Chapter 2919

"Let's not talk about whether we should deploy so many technical personnel from the south to support construction. I would like to ask whether the local area can effectively ensure their safety? After all, the places you just mentioned are very far away from the Manchu Qing's sphere of influence. It's close. If the Qing army gets jealous and launches a sneak attack on our industrial area, the losses will be incalculable in terms of money."

Schneider, who was in charge of finance, did not dwell on the issues mentioned by Bai Kesi, but asked him to first confirm whether the local environment was safe enough. After all, the coal and iron mines in places like Anshan, Liaoyang, and Shenyang are located far away from the traditional territory of the Qing Dynasty. It is only a hundred miles away. If war breaks out between the two countries again, these areas may indeed be affected by the war immediately.

When it comes to security issues, Bai Kesi has a ready-made case. During his previous inspection in Shenyang, a cargo interception and murder incident occurred at Qingyang Fort on the border with the Manchu and Qing Dynasties. He immediately investigated and handled this cross-border case. The process was explained in detail.

For these senior officials who have been staying in Sanya all year round, their understanding of various events that have occurred in overseas regions often comes only from the written reports written by local officials after the event. Official documents pay attention to conciseness and conciseness, and unimportant details are often skipped. So even if some people I had heard a little bit about this matter before, but the information I had was still far behind Bai Kes.

Bai Kesi described in detail how Chen Yixin mobilized troops and generals to investigate the case, and what was the attitude of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. Everyone rarely had the opportunity to hear the story of this kind of border conflict, so they all listened with interest at the moment.

Perhaps it coincided with the visit of the imperial envoy Bai Kesi, and Chen Yixin also intended to expose the frontier troops guarding Shenyang, so he took an extremely tough attitude towards handling the matter. After the incident, he exerted tremendous pressure on the Manchu Qing Dynasty through various channels.

The Manchus and the Qing Dynasty also knew that the consequences of this incident were serious. Shunzhi sent Geng Jimao and Suk Saha to deal with the matter, and the truth was quickly found out. In the end, more than 200 Manchus who participated in the robbery were involved. They were beheaded at Qingyang Fort where they were born, and hundreds of other related personnel were sentenced to three thousand miles of exile. The punishment was so harsh that even Haihan could not find any fault with it.

After hearing this, Ning Qi asked: "Shunzhi is so cruel to his own people, isn't he afraid of affecting the morale of his subjects?"

Bai Kesi explained: "Behind this robbery was the entanglement of interests between the Eight Banners of the Qing Dynasty. Shunzhi's attitude was not entirely to submit to our country, but also to use this to attack certain forces within the Qing Dynasty and maintain his own rule. Status. Of course, the Qing government really does not want to conflict with China because of this kind of thing. If it really wants to fight, Hetuala, the capital of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, is only about a hundred miles away from the border with China. Once the war starts, it will become a front line. Shunzhi The little emperor obviously doesn't want to take this risk."

Ning Qi suddenly said: "I see. So, then, the Manchu Qing Dynasty is trying its best to avoid conflicts with our country?"

Bai Kesi nodded and said: "According to my local knowledge, there is indeed such a trend at present. After all, their opponent is no longer the Ming Dynasty. If they continue to play the game of fighting and killing, they will not be able to take any advantage. The powerful figures in the Manchu Qing Dynasty, including the young emperor, will now more or less benefit from the trade between the two countries. Profit comes first. Going to war will damage the interests of many people. Military means are no longer their second priority. One choice.”

Yan Chujie added: "To forge iron, we need to be strong. The key is that our military strength can suppress the Manchu Qing. Otherwise, in the eyes of those barbarians, we will be just like the Ming Dynasty, just a group of fat sheep waiting to be slaughtered."

"Lao Yan is right, all of this is based on our sufficient strength. It is our strong ships and guns that make these barbarians outside the customs learn to abide by the rules. In the future, when we achieve industrialization, they will take the initiative to let go

The sword and bow in his hand became hospitable and good at singing and dancing."

Tao Donglai's joke attracted a round of knowing laughter. The participants present were all time travelers who knew the process of historical development. Naturally, they understood that behind this joke was actually the process of conquest of backward civilization by advanced civilization. When the strength of the two opposing parties

When the gap reaches a certain level, the weaker party will naturally give up the idea of ​​confrontation and seek to live in peace with the stronger party.

As far as the current situation is concerned, although the Manchu and Qing Dynasties have admitted defeat and temporarily abandoned the practice of armed confrontation with Haihan, this does not mean that the Manchu and Qing Dynasties have chosen to honestly play the role of "good at singing and dancing" in the future.

.If there are problems with Haihan's governance in Liaodong and the Manchus feel that there is a chance for a comeback, then they may show another face.

Now that the words have come to this, Tao Donglai continued: "Everyone should be more or less familiar with the situation in Liaodong. Although we have signed an armistice agreement with the Ming Dynasty and the Manchu Qing Dynasty, will these two countries be reconciled?

If Liaodong is handed over, I think the answer does not need to be guessed."

"In order to maintain long-term stability in the Liaodong region, in addition to military means, we also need to further enhance the local comprehensive strength, especially the process of industrialization. In this era, steel production capacity is equivalent to military strength. When Liaodong's coal and iron industry When the complex industrial base is put into operation, I think that by then the Manchu Qing Dynasty should really give up the idea of ​​​​confronting my country."

Tao Donglai's statement basically set the tone for the industrial development plan proposed by the Northern Region, linking the importance of industrial implementation with the regional situation.

"Whether it's equipment, funds, or technical personnel, we will try our best to provide whatever the Northern Region needs. There will definitely be difficulties, but they won't be more difficult than when we first arrived in Sanya, right? Lao Bai, what do you say?

?" After Tao Dong finished speaking, he turned the topic back to Bai Kesi.

Bai Kesi knew that this was not Tao Donglai trying to make things difficult for him, but that he was clearing obstacles for himself. Dangjie responded: "Resources from all aspects can be given priority to the northern region to support the implementation of local industrial projects as soon as possible. Everyone,

In the future, the Liaodong Industrial Base will far exceed the current scale of Hainan Island. The earlier we start, the faster we can reap benefits."

For Haihan executives who are dominated by the Industrial Party, Liaodong's industrial projects will definitely get a sufficient proportion of votes in favor. Tao Donglai sees not only the prospects for industrial development, but also the long-term impact it will have on the regional situation.

However, how to coordinate and prepare the large amount of resources required for this is indeed an extremely arduous task. Even if Bai Kesi has the power to mobilize the country's industrial resources, he will need to plan carefully before he can come up with a plan.
Chapter completed!