322 Old and dead do not communicate with each other
The conversation with Lillard Azhara didn't last long.
Qin Zhiyuan initially had the idea of solving the problem, but Lillard Azshara's attitude made Qin Zhiyuan feel very unfriendly, so the meeting did not make any progress.
The two of them were talking to themselves all the time, and neither one listened to the other's thoughts. The result is predictable.
Lillard did not seize this opportunity. Although Qin Zhiyuan was very clear that this was the only opportunity, Lillard obviously did not think so.
Qin Zhiyuan didn't want to correct Lillard's thoughts. Qin Zhiyuan still had his own affairs to be busy with. This incident was just an interlude.
The current situation of local people besieging the Foreign Legion in front of the gate has not been resolved. The guards are still hiding behind the fortress made of sandbags. Women and children still dare not move forward. They only dare to shout and curse from a distance without taking any further action.
Qin Zhiyuan has no mind to care about this matter now, his mind is on the airport.
Regarding the airport, Qin Zhiyuan did not passively wait for funding from above, but took the initiative to use existing conditions to start construction.
Of course, building an airport requires money, but if those workers are soldiers of the Foreign Legion, there is no need to spend extra money. As for the site, the Foreign Legion has a large enough space. If Qin Zhiyuan is willing, he can build the largest airport in the world
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Of course, it doesn't need to be that big. Qin Zhiyuan's requirements are just two runways one thousand meters long, and then more than ten permanent or semi-permanent hangars, plus oil depots and ammunition depots. That's enough.
In total, the airport covers an area of less than one square kilometer.
So starting from that afternoon, the airport construction officially started.
The place Marco chose was next to the training ground in the military camp. The terrain here is open and the ground is relatively neat. It only needs proper tidying up for aircraft to take off and land.
In fact, ordinary aircraft such as fighter jets have very simple requirements for airports. They can take off and land on any flat land or even grass. But for transport aircraft with a heavy weight, there are certain requirements for the runway, although it is not said that a needle cannot penetrate it.
Water will not seep through, but it certainly won't work if there are potholes.
Most of the Foreign Legion's aircraft are transport aircraft, so the airport runway still needs to be rested.
After lunch, Qin Zhiyuan came to the reserved location at the airport and prepared to lend a hand appropriately.
Hey hey hey, Qin, aren't you? Seeing Qin Zhiyuan rolling up his arms and sleeves, Pierre was dumbfounded.
For a senior general of the French army, he can just talk about what he wants to do, and no one really does it directly. Although the French constitution also states that everyone is equal, in many things, inequality can be seen everywhere
, everyone is accustomed to this, and only those middle school students who have not left school think that everyone is truly equal.
Qin Zhiyuan didn't take it seriously and went to the shed where the equipment was stacked. He picked up an engineering shovel and walked towards the runway.
The sergeant who was in charge of guarding the equipment stuttered and saluted. After the salute, he consciously picked up an engineering shovel and chased Qin Zhiyuan over.
I thought you were just talking. Pierre also picked up an engineering shovel. Behind him was the veteran driver Gary Buell. This guy was still playing tricks with the engineering shovel.
What does it mean to talk about it? After this airport is built, should we use it? Qin Zhiyuan didn't waste any time and started flying when we arrived at the predetermined runway location.
Of course you have to use it, I just think that you should do more important things, your time is precious. Pierre gave some collars and started to wave the shovel in his hand.
Do your own thing, your mother must have taught you this when you were a child. Have you forgotten now? Qin Zhiyuan looked at Pierre, who started to pant just after two or three waves, and frowned with disgust: You want to
Strengthen your exercise. Look at you. You are not yet 30 years old. Does your waistline need to be more than 30?
Hey, hey, hey, it’s still far from 30, it’s only 26 at the moment. Pierre shouted.
The place where Qin Zhiyuan and the others stayed was a pit for collecting soil. The soil would be transported from here to the runway, and then crushed and smoothed bit by bit using construction machinery.
When they saw Qin Zhiyuan and Pierre approaching, almost all the soldiers were stunned. Then the soldiers burst into cheers, and their hands and feet moved much faster.
Hey, Commander, you really embarrass us. Perhaps because he heard the cheers or got the report, Marco also rushed over and joined the labor ranks.
I don’t want to embarrass you, but I want you to build this place bit by bit yourself. Qin Zhiyuan’s answer had a deeper meaning.
Bit by bit all Marco was stunned.
Yes, everything. From now on, all officers must participate in labor unless they have official duties until the construction of this airport is completed. If there are similar projects in the future, such regulations will continue. Qin Zhiyuan's voice was loud.
Why we could hire someone else. Marco couldn't understand.
Why should we hire others? We should build this place with our own hands, just like building our own home. That way, when we encounter threats, we will defend this place just like we defend our own home. Qin Zhiyuan thinks far ahead.
The Germans are still far away to defend, and it is impossible for them to reach here. Marco does not fully understand the enemy.
Marco, you have to believe that our enemies are everywhere. Qin Zhiyuan looked up and saw a fetishistic temple in the distance. The spire of that temple was very high. From Qin Zhiyuan's position, he could see it very clearly.
Marco followed Qin Zhiyuan's gaze and looked over. He seemed to understand something, but he was not sure. His face was a little dazed.
Driven by Qin Zhiyuan's personal efforts, the airport has made rapid progress. In just three days, the airport runway was completely renovated.
The first transport aircraft to land was numbered LT01, which is the first letter of the words Foreign Legion and transport aircraft. This transport aircraft can transport a fully armed combat squad, or 1,000 kilograms of cargo, flying at a speed of 300 kilometers per hour.
A distance of 1200 kilometers.
If you take off from Marseille, you can just fly to Sidi Bel Abbas.
Because it was a test, the first plane did not carry much, only some veal steaks from the United States and wine from France. Qin Zhiyuan planned to add a dish to everyone in the evening if it was successful, as a reward for the hard work of the past few days.
With the help of modern large-scale machinery and the unity of everyone at the Legion headquarters, the airport runway was completely up to standard. Zhou Hongguang, who was personally responsible for the flight mission, only circled the airport twice before finding the right angle to steadily stop the plane.
On the runway.
Long Live When the plane stabilized, both Qin Zhiyuan on the tower and Marco on the runway holding a fire extinguisher to guard against accidents all gave out loud cheers.
The completion of the construction of the airport also means that the Foreign Legion will have faster response speed and more powerful strike capabilities. No matter where unexpected situations occur in French North Africa, the Foreign Legion can rush to the area of the incident as quickly as possible.
, this can be regarded as the rapid reaction force of the early 20th century.
Of course, Qin Zhiyuan doesn't want to establish a rapid reaction force yet, as long as he has this concept. Even if he wants to establish one, he will have to wait until he returns to the Far East to establish a rapid response force composed mainly of Chinese.
After the airport was built, travel became much more convenient. That night, when the legionnaires were drinking red wine and eating steak, Qin Zhiyuan was already sitting in the office with the new Governor of Algeria, Maxime.
We must not be merciful when dealing with these elements. If we let things go, there will be irreparable consequences, and it will be too late to regret. Qin Zhiyuan is also a Frenchman now, so it is reasonable to speak from a French standpoint.
France attaches great importance to Algeria. After World War II, it implemented a plan to assist Algeria with 160 billion francs. Since the French attach great importance to Algeria, Qin Zhiyuan does not mind helping France as long as it does not harm the interests of the Beiyang government.
No, no, no, this is contrary to the current policy of the French government. We cannot implement harsh measures, but must be subtle. You know, some people are like springs. The more pressure you put on them, the greater their rebound.
.Maxim is an excellent performer.
Subtle influence is impossible to succeed. The local people here are very resistant to us. They reject our assimilation from the bottom of their hearts. Even now, they have gradually awakened their national consciousness because of the modern civilization we brought. This is very dangerous. Qin Zhiyuan
A serious warning.
Regardless of whether Maxim will pay attention to the issues raised by Qin Zhiyuan, as long as Qin Zhiyuan raises them clearly and unmistakably, he will have fulfilled his responsibility. As for France's prospects in Algeria, to be honest, this has nothing to do with Qin Zhiyuan.
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Qin Zhiyuan does not regard himself as a Frenchman until now. For Qin Zhiyuan, the interests of the Beiyang government are obviously more important.
So what do you think we should do? Maxim remembered Lyoté and Foch's instructions before leaving, and finally thought of asking Qin Zhiyuan for his advice.
Qin Zhiyuan is decisive about religious freedom.
In fact, no matter how you look at it, religious policies in another time and space were very effective, limiting the influence of religion on secular political power to the greatest extent.
Religious freedom Maxim was confused.
Yes, religious freedom is not only the freedom to believe or not to believe, but also the freedom to believe this or that. Qin Zhiyuan explained.
The independence of a nation is mainly reflected in religion and culture. Only by starting from both aspects of religion and culture can the goal of naturalization be achieved. On the issue of naturalization, all lenient means are just scratching the surface, because no matter it is
In that nation, there are always some people who want to be favored by others, even at the expense of the happiness of the tribe.
No, no, no, this rule will definitely cause riots, and people here will not accept it. Maxim shook his head.
If they don't accept it, let them leave Qin Zhiyuan and kill decisively.
Leaving Maxim confused as to where they were going.
Go wherever they want, as long as they don't stay here. If you want to stay, you must obey our laws. Qin Zhiyuan is determined.
How is this possible? If there are no people in Algeria, then this is still Algeria? Maxim was disappointed.
Why don't there always be people who choose to stay? Then those people who stay will form a new Algeria with us. Since we have come to Algeria, then we are Algerians. Qin Zhiyuan has sufficient sense of being a protagonist.
Qin, this is unrealistic. Perhaps your method is suitable for the Republic of China in the Far East, because you can bring countless people from the Far East to fill it at any time, and it will continue to become prosperous. But this is France, and we don’t have enough
The population does not have enough war potential. Every Algerian is very important to France. Maxim shook his head and sighed.
Qin Zhiyuan suddenly realized that, yes, in terms of human resources, France and the Republic of China were really far apart, and different prerequisites would naturally lead to results.
