Zhang Tao looked at Liu Hai's childish probing and smiled.
"We will definitely reward meritorious personnel. People like Mr. Liu who have made great contributions to the country will not be forgotten by the country. If Mr. Liu needs it, the drawings will be sent to Mr. Liu, and even many materials can be used for
Provided by Mr. Liu."
What Zhang Tao was thinking when he said this was that these offers are not given to you for free. You have to pay for them with real money.
But Liu Hai did not hear the difference in this sentence, but his face was full of joy. He thought that he didn't need it now. Maybe after taking control of the power for a while, he would build a large port, which would be very convenient for exports and imports.
A big promotion.
"Then thank you."
Next, Liu Hai asked about the maintenance status of those warships.
After hearing this, Zhang Tao frowned and said with some embarrassment: "The repair of the battleship is a big project. We can understand the function of each cabin. At present, the project has been started for some time, but it is still
There is some trouble. If the construction is completely completed, I am afraid it will take more than a year."
After Liu Hai heard this, he didn't say anything. After all, these four battleships were too huge, just like a small town. If they were repaired casually, it would probably not be a big problem.
Next, Liu Hai went home to stay for a few days, and then hurriedly returned to the Qing Dynasty plane.
Liu Hai now feels that there is not enough time at all. He is always in a hurry wherever he goes, afraid of wasting time.
Liu Hai had just returned to the Nanyang Navy Yamen this time. Since the Nanyang Navy was now heading south to Fujian to repair and remove attachments on the bottom of the ship, all the ships parked in the port were small warships, so Liu Hai did not let them come out for training.
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Liu Hai had just returned home that day when his former aide Wang Jun came over to report something.
Liu Hai received Wang Jun in the living room.
In the past, Wang Jun was under the command of Zeng Guoquan in the Liangjiang Governor's Mansion. He was squeezed out and had no place to stand, so he came to work as a staff member under Liu Hai. Unexpectedly, as Liu Hai's water rose, his power became more and more powerful.
Now Wang Jun's main responsibility is to contact those foreigners and quickly urge the shipyard's design drawings.
Wang Jun came to Liu Hai, bowed to Liu Hai according to the rules, and then took out a drawing of Dahang from his arms.
"Sir, the foreigners have already drawn the drawings. This is a simplified diagram of the shipyard. Please take a look at it."
Liu Hai was very happy after hearing this. After such a long time, this foreigner finally completed the design of the shipyard.
"Quick, bring it over and let me take a look."
Wang Jun hurriedly took a few steps forward and unfolded the design in front of Liu Hai.
Liu Hai also stood up and looked at the design drawing. After looking at it for a long time, he was confused and didn't understand what the design drawing was for.
So Liu Hai could only say to Wang Jun in embarrassment: "Introduce me."
"Sir, the foreigners have selected a beach southeast of Shanghai after exploration. They said that the depth of the water there is not bad. If a shipyard is built, warships can enter the sea smoothly."
"Furthermore, the terrain there is wide and very flat, which will save a lot of trouble when building the factory."
Then Wang Jun pointed to the map and introduced to Liu Hai the specific structure of the shipyard, including where the boathouses were placed, where the workshops were, and where the steam engines were placed.
Under Wang Jun's guidance, Liu Hai managed to see the simple diagram clearly. Finally, Liu Hai nodded, quite satisfied with Wang Jun's work during this period.
"Thank you for your hard work, Lao Wang."
"Working for adults is a humble job and should not be hard work."
"Then let's do it like this. You first go to that land and see if there is anyone nearby. If there is someone, you can discuss with him to buy it back. If there is no one, then talk to Shanghai County and allocate the land to
we."
"It's my lord, I'll do it right now."
After Wang Jun agreed to Liu Hai, he was a little hesitant. He didn't know whether he should say it or not. Liu Hai looked at it and asked directly: "Speak directly if you have something to say. Why are you hesitating?"
"My lord, we now have the drawings of the shipyard, and the land will be settled soon, but the equipment of the shipyard is not there yet. I wonder if your lord has considered it."
When Liu Hai heard that it was because of this, it seemed that Wang Jun was quite worried these days.
"You don't have to worry about this. I have already purchased the equipment for the shipyard. As soon as the shipyard starts building the equipment, I will be there immediately."
After Liu Hai finished speaking, he was still a little triumphant, happy for his foresight.
But Wang Jun was a little confused after hearing this. The design drawing was matched with the shipbuilding equipment. If you asked a foreigner to draw the design drawing and did not buy the equipment with the foreigner, then the drawing was not in vain.
"Sir, many of the designs in this design are matching the equipment. If you customize the equipment casually, I'm afraid this picture will be useless."
When Liu Hai heard this, he suddenly understood that many of the equipment in this design must be specially customized, such as large-scale aircraft, which has been specifically reflected in the design. Otherwise, if the height and distance of the aircraft do not match, it will
It will affect the entire shipyard.
Liu Hai was a little annoyed now. He didn't want to order expensive and backward equipment from foreigners.
Finally, Liu Hai thought for a while and then said: "Send someone to draw the size and topography of the land chosen by the foreigners, and then send it to me. At that time, I will ask the equipment manufacturer to
Let’s design one.”
Liu Hai now thought that since something had gone wrong, he could only draw the terrain and send it to Hyundai, where Hyundai's designers could redesign the shipyard based on modern equipment and the terrain on the map.
After hearing this, Wang Jun could only agree reluctantly. This master was a bit unreliable.
Liu Hai thought for a moment, and realized that time was running out now. He couldn't let his shipyard delay for a few more months, otherwise the warships built by the shipyard would not be able to keep up with the war.
"In this way, you can give those foreigners some more money and let them map out the land and terrain of the shipyard they selected as quickly as possible."
After hearing this, Wang Jun quickly agreed, and then said goodbye in a hurry like Liu Hai. Seeing him in a hurry, Liu Hai was still satisfied. It seemed that he was a man of action, and he would have to add more responsibilities to him when he had more power in the future.
Not to mention that there must be brave men under heavy rewards. When Wang Jun returned, he made big promises to the foreigners. No one paid 100 pounds on the spot, and promised that if the drawings were drawn within three days, every day
I still have 100 pounds left.
This amount of money was a huge sum for foreigners. Without saying a word, the foreigners who drew the drawings immediately ran to the suburbs of Shanghai with their drawing boards.
Just two days later, Wang Jun saw these foreigners again. He saw that all of them had dark circles under their eyes, and everyone looked listless. It seemed that they had been very busy these days.
The foreigner who headed next sent a drawing directly to Wang Jun.
"Mr. Wang, I completed the painting of the drawings as agreed, and I hope you will also pay us the reward as agreed."
Wang Jun took the drawing over and took a look at it. Oh, I really have to sigh. These foreigners are really capable. Even he, who doesn't know how to draw, can picture the terrain at that time just by looking at this drawing.
So Wang Jun did not regret it, and directly ordered people to give them 100 pounds each, which was regarded as the final payment for this drawing.
After Wang Jun sent these foreigners away, he hurried to Liu Hai's house.
Liu Hai is currently in the back house discussing with Zeng Yuying how to allocate the new house that will be built soon.
Fortunately, the current bangs have driven back all the wives and concubines of the original unlucky guy, otherwise it would be so lively for these women to fight over each other.
While the couple was chatting lively, the maid outside came in and reported that Wang Jun was outside asking for an audience.
Liu Hai was also thinking about the shipyard. As soon as he heard that Liu Wangjun was coming, he immediately greeted him in the study.
"How is it? Have those foreigners drawn the drawings?"
"Sir, as long as they have money, they will work hard. This time, the younger ones gave each person 200 pounds, and they completed the terrain map in three days."
After Wang Jun finished speaking, he took out the drawing from a drawing tube carried behind his back, and then slowly unfolded it on the desk next to Wang Hai.
Liu Hai took a step forward and took a closer look. He was quite satisfied. The drawing was very clear and even proportional. This drawing was no different from a modern topographic map.
"Okay, you did this beautifully."
Liu Hai walked around the ground excitedly for a few times, and then said: "I asked you to buy that piece of land last time. How is it now?"
"Sir, this piece of coastal land belongs to the famous squire Sun Dashan in Shanghai. However, I approached him several times, but he sternly refused, saying that it was handed down from our ancestors and must not be sold."
Liu Hai frowned after hearing this. According to Wang Jun, the land was just a piece of coastal saline land and could not grow food at all. What did Sun Dashan mean? Did he want to rip off people?
"What's going on with Mr. Sun Dashan? Is he trying to squeeze some money out of here?"
Wang Jun was at a loss after hearing Liu Hai's inquiry. Although he went to see Mr. Sun Dashan several times, he sternly refused without giving any reason.
"Do you think Sun Dashan has a very good reputation in Shanghai? Otherwise, how could he be called a good person?"
Wang Jun thought for a while and then said: "Sir, we have been here in Shanghai for a few years, but we have never heard of him doing any good deeds. The year before last, there was a flood in the south, and a group of victims entered Shanghai.
I haven’t seen Mr. Sun Dashan make any plans to open a porridge restaurant.”
After hearing this, Liu Hai thought to himself that this is fine. As long as you don't have much prestige in the hearts of Shanghai people, I can use other means to make you submit.
What Liu Hai is now afraid of is that the other party has a great reputation in the hearts of Shanghai people. If he takes action and people from all over the world come to reinforce him, he will eventually be unable to step down.