Beiyang reactionaries

Cheng Siyuan spoke.

Li Zhilong has been in Europe for several years.As a special department established by the Military Commission, it is not only responsible for introducing military industrial talents, but also responsible for introducing talents in other fields.Although the establishment is subordinate to the Military Commission, it also accepts the leadership of the cabinet.Many things that the cabinet has to do will also give orders to Li Zhilong.

Li Zhilong has been expanding the establishment of this department in recent years.

Many international students studying in countries such as Germany, Italy, and France have also become peripheral personnel of Li Zhilong's special department.Because Li Zhilong needs to use their connections to bring in their teachers and classmates.

Cheng Siyuan is Li Zhilong's assistant.

Cheng Siyuan is one of the few Chinese students studying in Italy.The number of Chinese students studying in Italy is small, and most of the Chinese students studying abroad are from Japan, the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom.Next are France and the Soviet Union, and there are very few students studying in Italy.Cheng Siyuan is a Ph.D. in political science and economics from the University of Rome. In 1934, Cheng Siyuan, who was only 26 years old, returned to China and joined the foreign trade department. After the establishment of the Materials Committee, he joined the Materials Committee.Because of his background of studying in Italy and his good grades at work.So after the establishment of this special department, Cheng Siyuan was sent to Italy as Li Zhilong's assistant due to special circumstances.

There is intelligence in Beijing, and intelligence in Europe.

The United Kingdom and the United States have already begun preparations for landing in Sicily.There are nearly 30 German-Italian coalition forces in Sicily, which is far more difficult than landing in North Africa.When the British and American coalition forces landed in North Africa, they faced only more than 20 troops of the North African Army.However, in the face of more than 20 North African troops, the British and American coalition forces suffered heavy losses. In the end, the United States won the defection of the North African commander-in-chief, Darlan, and was able to successfully complete the landing.

The 30 German-Italian coalition forces in Sicily are not the North African army, and their combat effectiveness is much stronger than them.It is so easy for the British and American coalition forces to land in Sicily. The two countries planned to transport more than 40 troops for the first time.There will be another 30 million troops in the future.

In order to complete this landing operation, the British and American coalition forces not only mobilized a large number of warships, but also had 4000 auxiliary ships.With a movement of this scale, as long as Germany and Italy are not blind, they must understand that the British and American coalition forces will make big moves next.

"Director, what Beijing means is that we use this opportunity to transfer some Italian scientists and engineers. At the same time, we also help some Italian families transfer their assets."

"What is the situation in Italy?"

"According to some information we got in Italy, there are also many contradictions in Italy. Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union want peace talks with Italy. Many people in the Italian royal family and some senior military officials support peace talks, while Mussolini is firmly opposed. Both sides The contradiction between them has reached the point where fire and water are incompatible."

"That is to say, it will be chaotic for a while?"

"It should be so."

Cheng Siyuan nodded.

Although during the Second World War, many people laughed at the Italian army, thinking that Italy was Germany's pig teammate.But no matter how later generations laugh at the Italian army, Italy is an industrial country, and its real strength is not weak.Italy's industrial strength is not inferior to that of Japan, and it is also one of the largest industrial countries in the world.

If the Italian army really fights, its combat effectiveness is still very strong.It's just that many people in the Italian military are unwilling to fight and do not support Mussolini, so the fight is procrastinated and there is no will to fight at all.Just like during the National Defense War, Cai E's National Defense Army was really not very strong.

Duan Xun became famous because he defeated Cai E's national defense army.

But seriously, there are not one or two troops in the Beiyang Army capable of defeating the National Defense Army.For example, Cao Kun's third division and Feng Yuxiang's No.16 mixed brigade are all very powerful troops. If they are really serious, Cai E's National Defense Army is not their opponent.Not to mention that in addition to these few troops, the Beiyang Army still has hundreds of thousands of main forces.If we really want to fight, how can Cai E's national defense army in his early [-]s be comparable.It's just that these Beiyang troops are somewhat half-hearted, and don't want to fight to the death with the National Defense Army.

what's the result?

As a result, the Beiyang Army seemed to be retreating steadily.It's just because they don't want to fight and they don't support Yuan Shikai's proclaiming emperor.

Such was the case with the Italian Army of World War II.Many of them did not support Mussolini and therefore did not want to fight.The result was that the combat effectiveness of the Italian army looked poor.But it would be a big mistake to look down on the Italian army for this reason.At present, there are nearly 200 million troops in Italy.

Let the Italian army go out to fight, they have no combat effectiveness, and they don't want to fight.But once the Allied forces really want to attack Italy, the Italian army will not be like this.Moreover, if the Allied forces really invade Italy, it will be a breeze for Italy to equip millions of troops once it mobilizes its military.The United Kingdom and the United States do not want to fight the Italian army in Italy.If they really fight the Italian army, Britain and the United States do not know how many casualties they will have to pay.

So they are ready to negotiate with Italy.

Italy is different from Germany.There are many powerful factions in Italy, and they don't like Mussolini.Mussolini didn't like them either, but they were all powerful domestic factions, and Mussolini couldn't kill them either.

Now that the situation of the Axis powers is so unfavorable, these powerful factions are ready to defect.Even they were strong enough to get Mussolini out of power.These people are ready to push Mussolini out as a "scapegoat" for their own benefit.

This is why after the end of World War II, Italy was not liquidated and the warmongers in Italy were not tried.To put it bluntly, the so-called trial after World War II was decided by the victorious countries such as Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union.They judge whoever they want, and they forgive whoever they want.In one sentence, what is the difference between justice and injustice in World War II?

So many war mongers in Japan in history, even those Japanese executioners who did live experiments, survived under the protection of the United States.Because the United States believes that they still have value.

"Just be messy."

Li Zhilong nodded.

He smiled and said: "There is a chance for chaos. If there is no chaos, those people are famous scientists and engineers in Italy. They are so easy to take away. As long as Britain and the United States attack Sicily, there will be chaos in Italy. Mussolini also You’re not a vegetarian, so it’s impossible to have no resistance at all. As long as Mussolini and the powerful Italians appear dirty, they will act immediately. You should contact the ships and our people.”

"Yes."

"When the time comes, take this route and let our ships stand by in the port of Rome. You send someone to establish a good relationship with the Italian officers on this route, so that there will be no problems at that time."

"Yes."

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"What's the new plan?"

Duan Xun snorted coldly.

He asked He Lian: "Professor He (He Lian), you are the leader of the preparatory team and the general manager. Tell me, if we follow this new plan, how much more will we invest? I want an accurate data .”

"According to the terrain conditions in this area, if you choose to go around here, it will cost about 4000 million more than the original straight line plan. Because you have to go around this mountainous area and consider the radian issue, 4000 million is the most conservative figure. Actually The situation has the potential to exceed that figure."

"4000 million? Professor He, are you sure it's 4000 million?"

"Yes. This is calculated by the experts in the preparation team."

He Lian nodded.

Duan Xun frowned, and said to Yu Youren who was sitting on the side: "Committee Yu, is this the reform plan of your Ministry of Communications?"

"Chairman, this is a plan discussed by the Ministry of Communications, the Ministry of Culture, and the Ministry of Civil Affairs. It is also the most acceptable plan for several departments."

Yu Youren answered.

Yu Youren's expression was very flat.

But Duan Xun understood that Yu Youren's expression was very displeased.Yu Youren is 64 years old this year, and his temper is much better than when he was young.But for things that I am not happy with, I will still show it.It's just that he doesn't directly oppose it like before.

How could Yu Youren be satisfied with a good plan and a new plan like the present one.

"What level of protection unit is that small manor?"

"It is a national key cultural relic protection unit."

"Vice Chairman Dai (Dai Kan), what do you think?"

"Chairman, that..."

Dai Kan is also hard to say.

Seeing Dai Kan's appearance, Duan Xun understood Dai Kan's concerns.It’s true that Dai Kan couldn’t say anything about this matter, so Duan Xun said: “Nonsense. It’s just a broken house, and it’s just a small Zhuangzi where I occasionally went to study when I was young. What’s the value of building a former residence of a celebrity, and even becoming a cultural relic protection There is no big problem with the unit. But compared with the development of the country, compared with such a lifeline of transportation, what is the use of this kind of thing? It is a broken house after all. 4000 million, this is 4000 million, almost The military expenditure of the Corps for one year. Just for a ruined house, wasting the country’s money, spending an extra 4000 million. Our country is already so extravagant that we can waste 4000 million at will?”

The current plan is the Beijing-Shanghai Expressway.

There are fierce wars outside, but China continues its own development and construction.

China made so much money from World War II, but not all of it was for nothing.So much money has flowed into the country, which has greatly stimulated the development of China's industry.Regardless of whether it is heavy industry or light industry, China's industry has doubled several times during the Second World War.At the same time, it also stimulates domestic infrastructure construction.After all, so many things need to be exported and flow in the country, which requires perfect transportation construction.That is to say, China's transportation construction has developed rapidly in recent years.After two years of demonstration, the Ministry of Communications decided to lay the first real expressway in China.

The plan was already out.

But when the construction plan was finalized, something went wrong in Yanzhou.In the original planned route, a Zhuangzi had to pass.In fact, they are some dilapidated houses, and those architectural experts did not take this factor into consideration when they inspected them.After all, it is just a small village, and it is nothing compared to a national project like the Beijing-Shanghai Expressway.But when the construction plan arrived at the place, it was discovered that there was a big problem.The original owner of this house was famous, and the local government didn't dare to call the shots, because the owner of this house was Duan Xun.