Expedition to Europe

The work of the "Lanfang Delegation" was very effective. Hundreds of people agreed to go to Lanfang that night, and even more people chose to go to Corsica, a total of five to six hundred people.

It seems that there are indeed a lot of people, but compared to the more than 100,000 skilled workers in the Krupp factory, this number is too small.

Fortunately, this is not the final decision. More people are still waiting for news from these people before making the next decision.

Zhang Tianyun and Long Chengxuan are not in a hurry, as long as they have a good start.

The next day, at the Krupp factory, Brand accompanied Long Chengxuan to inspect the equipment on the spot.

Last night, Brand entertained the two Xuanyuan brothers at home. Although almost all the food was brought by the two Xuanyuan brothers, Brand and Alice still showed their utmost sincerity.

After a serious discussion, both Brand and Alice decided to go to Corsica first, and then decide whether to go to Lanfang later.

Although it was not done in one step, Zhang Tianyun was already very satisfied with the progress. Brand was responsible for designing artillery at Krupp. In the second battle of Reims, the German army equipped a train gun that could directly hit Paris from Soissons. , designed by the team led by Brand.

Just last night, after Brand decided to go to Corsica, he immediately contacted his team members by phone.

Brand's prestige is still good. Last night, a total of 12 team members were contacted, and these 12 people decided to go to Corsica with Brand.

Qin Zhiyuan was overjoyed by this unexpected surprise and immediately started building an "artillery research institute" and a "light weapons research institute" in Thunder City to house these senior engineers.

Just these dozen people can support a factory.

Of course, Zhang Tianyun and the others still have a lot of work to do. Similar to the design teams led by Brand, there are seven in Krupp. Krupp's heritage is evident.

With Brand, who was well aware of the situation, acting as an "internal response", the progress of the examination was much faster than expected.

"... Workshop No. 4 went to the workshop that was just put into operation six months ago. All the machines are the latest. There are about more than 100 units in total. They can produce various artillery pieces with a caliber of less than 230 mm. If the workshop is fully operated, every machine in this workshop will It can equip an artillery regiment," Brand said reluctantly, looking at the almost brand-new machine in front of him.

Entering 1918, the shortage of materials in Germany became more and more serious. At this time, it was meaningless to pursue the caliber of artillery. It was more realistic to solve the existing problem first.

In fact, the requirements for artillery in modern warfare have begun to diverge. Accompanying the infantry are small and lightweight artillery similar to the "Miss 75". The 75mm caliber can almost meet most situations. Most of the infantry support artillery does not exceed a caliber of 155 mm. Larger artillery has no practical significance due to its mobility and cost-effectiveness.

"How many workshops like this are there?" Long Chengxuan was dazzled and wanted to throw himself on the machine. Of course he understood the significance of the machine to the country.

"How many?" Brand was very dissatisfied, shaking his head and curling his lips: "In this factory area, there are 21 workshops of this size. This one is not the largest. The largest one is Workshop No. 18, which is almost four times the size of this one. , but it produces artillery shells, not artillery; and there are six similar factories in Krupp."

Brand's face was full of pride. As a Krupp, he had reasons to be proud.

"Are all machines this new?" Long Chengyuan wanted to know more details.

"No, the machines in several workshops are older, but they are not too far behind. There is no problem in general processing. Most of the other machines are in good condition. Krupp is the pride of Germany, and no one dares to let it fall behind. ." Brand was proud at first, but now his expression is gloomy.

So what if it is the pride of Germany?

When the country is defeated and left to be slaughtered, everything will become the trophies of others. The newer the quality, the more heartbreaking it is.

You must know that the Krupp people once cherished these machines as much as they cherished their own eyes. Even though the two brothers Brand and Xuanyuan had a very good relationship, they could not help but feel resentment towards the two brothers Xuanyuan deep in their hearts.

"Senior brother, don't be like this. Even if we don't take them away, you can't keep them. Not to mention Qin and William..." Long Chengyuan couldn't bear it and wanted to reveal more inside information.

"Tony!" Long Chengxuan stopped him sternly.

"Uh... I'm sorry." Long Chengyuan apologized.

"Hey! What are you hiding from me? This is immoral!" Brand protested in disbelief.

Although Long Chengxuan stopped him, Brand still got a lot of information from Long Chengyuan's few words.

Of course Brand knows that "Qin" is Qin Zhiyuan. Now Qin Zhiyuan is a well-known figure in Europe and one of the few masters of tactics. Although the British never admit it, it can be seen from the French newspapers' disdain for Monash.

Brown also knew that Crown Prince William had been captured alive by Qin Zhiyuan, so since Qin Zhiyuan and Crown Prince William were connected in Long Chengyuan's words, there must be some unknown secret.

After hearing Brand's protest, Long Chengyuan spread his hands with an embarrassed expression and made a helpless gesture. Long Chengxuan, on the other hand, looked embarrassed. He stared at Long Chengyuan as if he wanted to pounce on him and beat him up.

"Tom, am I not trustworthy to you?" Brand was angry. He had decided that if Long Chengxuan didn't give him a reasonable explanation, he would not go to Corsica.

Even if he was unemployed at home, he would not go!

"God, can you please stop asking? I can only tell you that it is definitely a good thing. Whether it is for Germany or Lan Fang." Long Chengxuan couldn't resist and acquiesced that Qin Zhiyuan and Crown Prince William had a secret agreement, but he didn't mention the specific situation.

"You cunning guy, I decided not to like you from now on." Brand was very dissatisfied. He pointed at Long Chengxuan with his finger and made a gesture of "I remember you", then put his arm around Long Chengyuan's shoulder and said affectionately: "Okay, let's go over there and let this guy stay here and marry these machines. Look at him, he really hasn't seen the world. Hey, don't follow us, stay away from us."

This last sentence was of course said to Long Chengxuan.

Long Chengxuan had no choice but to remind Long Chengyuan loudly not to say anything he shouldn't say.

Long Chengyuan raised his arm and shook it to show that he heard it, and then he and Brand disappeared with their arms around each other.

Long Chengxuan had no choice but to stay in the workshop and start counting the machines.

In the evening, Long Chengyuan returned to his residence lightly, and his expression looked as satisfied as if he had just done a health check.

Long Chengxuan didn't waste any words, and directly pulled Long Chengyuan to the table in the bedroom, and pushed the paper and pen in front of Long Chengyuan.

Long Chengyuan scratched his head for a long time, and then picked up the pen and wrote: What to write?

Long Chengxuan simply said: All!

Long Chengyuan grinned, as if he had just remembered something.

Long Chengxuan was immediately furious: Tomorrow you return to Paris and go to Qin to explain yourself.

Long Chengyuan responded quickly: I saw all the drawings of the four engines, and there are also several formulas for materials, including the barrel of the artillery...

Long Chengxuan sneered: Then you sold Qin and William! Don't you see it now, and you can't see it when the handover comes?

Long Chengyuan was stunned, and then he realized that he had been tricked by Brand.

This was the accommodation provided by the Germans, and it was almost certain that there would be eavesdropping devices in the room, and there would be more than one. Therefore, Long Chengxuan and Long Chengyuan were used to using paper and pen to communicate whenever they were in the house, and it was impossible for the Germans to use a telescope to observe what they were writing.

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After a while, Long Chengyuan continued to write: I didn't say too much, but just let Brand rest assured to cooperate with us, and told him that Krupp in Germany might be rebuilt in the future, and these were all planned to be told to Brand.

Fortunately, fortunately, Long Chengyuan was not so stupid that he couldn't breathe.

However, Long Chengxuan didn't intend to condone it, so he continued to write: I will write these in the report, and you just wait to be punished.

Since there have been several intentional or unintentional leaks, the "Secrecy Regulations" have risen to the level of the "Secrecy Law". Although strictly speaking, this is Lan Fang's law and has no binding force in Corsica, all Chinese, especially those engaged in confidentiality work, consciously abide by it.

"Please, big brother, don't do this." Long Chengyuan finally couldn't help but beg.

Because of the last communication incident, Long Chengyuan has become a negative example. Although Long Chengyuan was not severely punished in the end, he was only fined, but the fine was a small matter, and the humiliation was a big matter.

Long Chengyuan really didn't want to embarrass this person again. Last time, he hid in the laboratory for a whole month and didn't dare to go out. If he became a negative example again this time, would he have to hide for a year?

Long Chengxuan sneered, then picked up the pen and wrote: The second item!

Long Chengxuan's meaning was very clear, meaning that Long Chengyuan violated the second provision because of his speech, and Long Chengxuan would write it in the report.

Long Chengyuan wailed and lay on the bed. This time he might really have to hide for a year.

While the two Long brothers were "talking in writing", Brand also returned home.

Alice was waiting for Brand. When she saw Brand come in, she took Brand's coat and hung it on the hanger behind the door, and took his slippers: "How is it? When are we leaving?"

Brand had decided to go to Corsica, so he would naturally take Alice with him, including their two children.

"In the next two days, when Tom and Tony finish their work here, we will leave here." Brand suppressed his excitement and did not tell Alice more news.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door.

"Who is it?" Alice did not open the door immediately, but was full of vigilance.

Brand picked up the shotgun by the fireplace.

The security in Germany has not been good recently, and Brand's community has experienced several robberies.

"I am Sheriff Carl, Mr. Brand, I came to you to understand something." The voice outside the door was polite.

"What's the matter?" Hearing the familiar voice, Alice opened the door and Brand put down the shotgun.

"Bang!"

Amid Alice's scream, the door was pushed open with great force.

"Alice..." Brand shouted, and grabbed the gun handle of Li Qiang again.

But Brand had no chance to pick up the gun, and there was a black muzzle on his forehead.

"What do you want to do?" Brand shouted angrily.

"Brand, don't resist in vain. If you are innocent, I can guarantee that you will be fine." Carl's hand holding the gun did not move at all, and there was deep sadness in his eyes.

"What the hell is going on?" Brand still didn't understand what was going on.

"Come on, follow us." Carl wasn't the only one who came, there were also several soldiers in uniform. It was one of these guys who kicked the door open just now. Carl wouldn't do that.

Carl was a community police officer. He knew Brand's position in the Krupp factory and wouldn't be too rude, but these soldiers were obviously unscrupulous.

"Okay, I'll go with you." Brand changed his shoes again, put on his clothes, gave Alice a firm look, and then followed the group into the darkness without looking back.