Expedition to Europe

Buy Sarawak?

It was just a joke. Even if the British sent battleships, they could not gain an advantage on land. Why did Lan Fang buy it?

After sending Lloyd George away, Qin Zhiyuan and Huang Bohan smiled at each other.

"Robert doesn't want Zheng He Island, or even the Tawi-Tawi Islands and the Pangutalan Islands. Robert means to use these islands in exchange for our withdrawal from Mindanao. Although I insist that we have withdrawn from Mindanao, Robert seems to have determined our relationship with the 'Luzon National Alliance' and insisted on a promise." Huang Bohan reported the latest progress.

Robert is Robert Lanxin, the current Secretary of State of the United States. Robert Lanxin is a standard pragmatist. The current US President Wilson is seriously ill, and Robert Lanxin is performing the duties of the US President.

When the World War just ended, Robert Lanxin suggested that US President Wilson should not personally attend the Paris Peace Conference, and suggested that Wilson should focus on signing the Treaty of Versailles instead of rushing to propose the establishment of the League of Nations.

Wilson's approach was exactly the opposite of Robert Lanxin. Wilson not only personally attended the Paris Peace Conference, but also vigorously promoted the establishment of the League of Nations.

After the Paris Peace Conference, it was proved that Robert Lanxin was right. Although Wilson himself signed the Treaty of Versailles, the US Congress did not approve it. At the same time, although the League of Nations was established, the United States could not play a decisive role due to the lack of allies, and Wilson fell ill.

The "Luzon National League" was the American Philippine resistance force established by the Qinhua people.

Just after the Americans returned to the Philippines, the Lanfang forces immediately withdrew from Zheng He Island and Mindanao. At the same time as the "Sarawak Autonomous League" was established in British Malaya, the "Luzon National League" was also established.

"Robert is smart." Qin Zhiyuan admired Robert Lanxin's pragmatism.

"Indeed, this puts us in a passive position. If we insist on saying that we have nothing to do with the "Luzon National League", this will make the Americans despise us." Huang Bohan was a little depressed.

In fact, the relationship between countries is just like this. There is no cloud and fog, no roundabout speculation, and there is only a clear exchange of interests.

If the specific terms of the Treaty of Versailles were clear, how much compensation Germany should pay, how long it would take to pay, and what to do if it could not pay, they would all be written clearly, and the relevant figures would be accurate to the decimal point, and there would be no ambiguity at all.

Qin Zhiyuan said that Robert Lanxin was smart, and it was not wrong. Looking at the British who were already trapped in the quagmire of war, you can understand Robert Lanxin's smartness in decisively giving up Zheng He Island.

This is Southeast Asia. For Britain and the United States, it is just a colony. The actions of Britain and the United States in Southeast Asia are only for interests and do not involve core interests at all. So to say how strong Britain and the United States are in protecting their colonies is a joke.

Of course, this is also divided by country.

For Britain, colonies are lifelines, so the British people's "food protection" mentality will be stronger, but for Americans, they really don't care about the Philippines.

In the history that Qin Zhiyuan knows, the Philippines and Mexico have passed referendums and unanimously agreed to join the United States, but both were rejected by the United States.

Americans don't care about land at all. If they do, Canada is the best target for the United States.

"Promise him to withdraw from Mindanao and take back Zheng He Island and the two archipelagos." Qin Zhiyuan gave instructions.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Huang Bohan was extremely happy.

What greater contribution is there than expanding territory!

On October 5, three days before Qin Zhiyuan ascended the throne, on this day, Qin Zhiyuan finally received the news that Factory 104 in Wangshan Valley had started production.

Coconut City is not far from Wangshan Valley. Qin Zhiyuan flew to Wangshan Valley as soon as possible to inspect Factory 104 and test its production capacity.

It was already evening when Qin Zhiyuan's plane arrived at Wangshan Valley. Although it was not yet time to light the lamp, the sky was already dark. Zhang Tianyun, Tang Zhengyang, Ning Gaofei, Jeffrey Defoe and others were waiting at the factory gate.

Qin Zhiyuan shook hands with several people one by one, and without much greeting, he got into the car and entered the factory directly.

"Some time ago, Factory 104 creatively used the method of installing machines while building the factory, which greatly shortened the construction period. As a result, it was completed six months earlier than the scheduled date of completion and production. Just a few days ago, the director of Factory 104, Tang Zhengyang, reported to me that Factory 104 had been completed and put into production. I didn't quite believe it..." In the car, Zhang Tianyun, Minister of Industry of Lanfang, was extremely excited.

Zhang Tianyun was also a laborer who went to Europe, but after arriving in Europe, he did not join the Foreign Legion, but entered the Renault factory and became a worker representative. After returning to Lanfang, Zhang Tianyun naturally entered the Ministry of Industry and served as Minister of Industry.

"How is the quality of the product?" Qin Zhiyuan was concerned about the progress and the product quality at the same time.

In fact, in another time and space, the PLA also organized a "big production movement", but because of the tight time, heavy tasks and poor foundation, it did not achieve good results. The factory built a lot, but the product quality was not guaranteed.

Qin Zhiyuan would certainly not allow such a thing to happen. If the cotton clothes that Lan Fang sent to the northern border area were also inferior in quality, Qin Zhiyuan would kill people, not to mention weapons and ammunition. The control over quality must be very strict.

"The quality is pretty good. I randomly checked a few batches of products and fired a few rounds of bullets. They were OK and they all fired..." Zhang Tianyun looked a little embarrassed, but he immediately added: "Your Majesty, you know Yes, I’m really not good at shooting, and I can’t shoot accurately... But I asked the guards to participate in the test, and their response was good. Not only is the bullet powerful, but the quality of the gun is also good. "

Zhang Tianyun is a technician at heart, and it is really difficult for him to give more professional evaluations. It seems that Qin Zhiyuan needs to try it himself before he can feel confident.

Soon, the convoy arrived at the shooting range of Factory 104. The guns and supporting bullets were ready, waiting for Qin Zhiyuan to test them.

The guns produced by Lanfang still use the weapons used in Europe. The rifle is still 98B. Of course, it is now called B-1, which is the first model of the rifle.

Shotguns and machine guns are also being produced, including the American unbolted Remington shotgun, the British Lewis light machine gun, and the German Maxim heavy machine gun.

Of course, these guns now have new serial numbers, namely B-2 shotgun, J-1 light machine gun and J-2 heavy machine gun.

Lanfang's military pistol uses the US military standard M1911. Of course, in order to avoid unnecessary costs, it is structurally different. M1911 is called S-1 in Lanfang. Lan Fang's police gun is a revolver, based on the American Colt Python.

As for the Mauser pistol, which is well-received among the Foreign Legion, it is classified as a special pistol because of its ferocious firepower and ultra-long range after installing a wooden stock. Except for some special forces, it is not used in ordinary troops. equipment.

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Qin Zhiyuan tested all basic weapon series, namely B-1 rifle, S-1 pistol, and J-1 light machine gun.

The J-2 heavy machine gun does not need to be tested. Lanfang's workers have accumulated enough experience in producing J-2 heavy machine guns when they were in Europe. If the J-2 heavy machine gun cannot be made well, Qin Zhiyuan will be held accountable. Zhang Tianyun’s responsibility.

Bang bang bang...

The crisp sound of gunfire echoed continuously over the shooting range. Qin Zhiyuan used five rifles to fire ten bullets respectively, and then ordered someone to carry the target back.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty, it was indeed a perfect shot..." As soon as he saw the target, Zhang Tianyun was busy flattering him, but his expression was not very sincere, and he seemed a bit insincere.

It seemed that Qin Zhiyuan was still a little rusty after not using a rifle for a long time. The bullets on the target were not all concentrated on the bullseye, but were evenly distributed around the bullseye.

Qin Zhiyuan had already expected this result. Qin Zhiyuan was not aiming at the target, but to test the shooting accuracy and the stability of the bullet's flight trajectory. Qin Zhiyuan did not care about the results.

Zhang Tianyun obviously couldn't figure out Qin Zhiyuan's intention, so Qin Zhiyuan didn't pursue it.

If you want to be flattered, there are people who are better than Zhang Tianyun. Qin Zhiyuan only needs Zhang Tianyun to do his job well, and the rest does not matter.

"How is the current output? Are there any problems with the raw materials?" Qin Zhiyuan is more worried about this issue.

At present, Lanfang can import iron ore from Australia and Annan, so there will be no shortage of raw materials in the long term. However, the steel plant in Wanghai Prefecture has not yet been completed and put into production. Now even if it imports iron ore, it cannot be turned into steel. Therefore, All the raw materials needed by the arsenal are still imported from France.

Needless to say, the relationship between Lanfang and France is that France does not set up any trade barriers to Lanfang. As long as Lanfang needs it, whether it is steel for guns or steel for cannons, the French will vigorously supply them, no matter whether they have money or not.

The world war has just ended. France needs profits. At the same time, it also needs to ensure that French companies maintain operating rates. Only by starting production can profits be generated. The French are very wise in this regard.

"Raw materials are still abundant. If we start production at full capacity, the weapons produced every day are enough to arm a regiment. As for the output of bullets and artillery shells, it will be no problem to supply a division for a medium-intensity battle. From now on, if there is no supply replenishment, we will The raw materials can be used for about three months. "In terms of professionalism, Zhang Tianyun goes above and beyond.

One of Lanfang's divisions has about 15,000 men and is equipped with about 100 artillery pieces of various types including mortars. The so-called medium-intensity battle means that the artillery fires a basic number of shells and the soldiers burn off all the bullets on them. Come to think of it, Factory 104 alone produces about 1 million rounds of ammunition and 12,000 rounds of artillery shells every day.

Lanfang can maintain this kind of production intensity for three months.

Three months, almost...

Qin Zhiyuan finally felt confident.