Chapter 413 Relaxed Attitude

Ruan Jinggui has known Wu Sen for many years. Although he does not have a life-long friendship with Wu Sen like his younger brother, he still knows this person's character very well after long-term contact. Wu Sen is indeed a bit stubborn and likes to get into trouble.

, but in fact he is not stupid, but is one of the few smart people in the army. The year before last, the South Vietnamese army was able to push the front north across the Zhengjiang and Hengshan lines, relying on the sudden advance of the South Vietnamese navy to enter from the north along the coastline of Donghai.

Zhengjiang, quietly occupied the waterway, and crossed the large force across the natural chasm. At that time, it was Wu Sen who proposed this combat plan to the Ministry of War.

The battlefield advantage gained by the South Vietnamese Army at that time was already very obvious. If the troubled Haihan people had not intervened in the Annan Civil War, it is very likely that the South Vietnamese Army would have been able to turn the advantage into an overwhelming victory and even advance all the way north.

It is not impossible to attack Shenglong Mansion.

It's a pity that Wu Sen's personal skills have no effect in the face of the powerful strength of the Haihan Militia. In the next few duels, the South Vietnamese Navy failed to win a single victory. The few warships in the first place were abruptly defeated by the Haihan Militia.

He chewed them up one bite at a time, so that when Wu Sen finally chose to fight the Haihan Militia, he could only rely on dozens of small boats filled with tinder to launch the charge. As a result, he was killed by the army of the Haihan Militia from the river bank halfway.

Kill them. The majestic navy actually ended up being destroyed by the army. It is ridiculous but also a bit sad.

In Ruan Jinggui's view, it is hard to say how much of Wu Sen's tough attitude after being captured was due to his loyalty to the court, but a considerable part of it definitely came from his unwillingness to admit defeat. Ruan Jinggui believes that as long as Wu Sen's unwillingness to admit defeat can be

If it is resolved, there is a high possibility of persuading him to change his mind and join the Haihan people.

Ruan Jinggui saw that Wu Sen did not immediately refute him, so he quickly continued to persuade: "Brother Wu, although the Haihan people were once opponents, they did not massacre the city after they broke through Hue. All the soldiers in the city who surrendered voluntarily,

They were all released safely after the war. Even those who refused to surrender were not massacred. Think about it, when we fought with the North, what would we do with the captured officers?"

Wu Sen just snorted and did not answer. Of course he knew very well how his side treated prisoners. If this classy enemy officer prisoner was unwilling to surrender at the first time, he would only be beheaded - this

It is a great achievement to present the head of a senior military officer.

Ruan Jinggui continued: "That day when Hue City was breached, my brother chose to surrender voluntarily in order to save the lives of the soldiers and innocent people in the city. At that time, my brother was also unwilling to accept it. He thought that under the rule of the Hue Dynasty, thousands of miles of country and hundreds of people would be saved.

Wan, how could I be convinced when I lost to an army coming from across the sea? But after I came to Sanya, I slowly got in touch with the local customs and understood the real situation of Haihan, and I realized that what I had looked at before was

How short-sighted!”

Ruan Jinggui raised his hand and pointed to the mining tunnel not far outside the tent: "Take this mine as an example. The muskets and heavy artillery made by the Haihan people are all made of refined iron produced here. Brother Wu, you have also worked here for several days.

, have you ever felt the difference between the iron ore here and the iron ore in Annan back then?"

Wu Sen was silent for a while before saying: "In terms of mining speed alone, this iron mine far exceeds Annan. The tools such as hammers, chisels, hoes, and shovels provided by the Haihan people are all made of fine iron. Not only the rope-pulled bicycle mine cart

It does not require manpower to transport the ore mined from the bottom of the pit, even the gravel, and the mineral processing, which is incomparable to the mines in Annan."

Ruan Jinggui said: "What you see is only the part around you. On the way here, Officer Fu also told me about the general situation of local steel production... Officer Fu, can I relay what you just said?

If so?"

Fu Li nodded in agreement. Ruan Jinggui continued: "This iron mine produces more than 200,000 kilograms of iron ore every day. After rough processing in the mine, it is sent to the smelting workshop down the hillside to be smelted into refined iron.

Among them, the guns and cannon used by the Haihan Militia are only one-tenth of the refined iron production here!"

There is no need for Ruan Ching Gui to explain what steel production means to a country's armed forces. Wu Sen will naturally understand the meaning. The figures Ruan Ching Gui mentioned at least show one thing. Hai Han did not use militarism to promote the militia.

combat effectiveness, on the contrary, they still have great war potential that has not been used in the military field. If all these resources were invested in the war, the South Vietnamese army would be defeated even faster.

As for whether what Ruan Jinggui said is the Haihan people bragging, Wu Sen is not sure, but he is very clear about one thing. The daily output of ore here does exceed 200,000 kilograms, because hard laborers like him are forced to

It is stipulated that at least five hundred kilograms of ore must be mined every day, otherwise the food available that day will be halved. According to his observation, there should be no less than five hundred people working in the mine every day. Ruan Jinggui

The production figures I heard from the Haihan people were only about the same.

The iron ore production capacity in the areas under South Vietnam is actually not much lower than here, but it is scattered all over the place. Whether it is smelting or transportation, it is not as well planned as the Haihan people. Of course, the most important thing is that South Vietnam does not have the Haihan people.

With the ability to develop and produce advanced weapons on its own, the steel resources obtained by the Ministry of War can only be used to build armor and cold weapons. Naturally, the gap in combat effectiveness is widened by the Haihan militia using firearms. Even if South Vietnam can continue to sustain this war,

But in the long run, the war potential of steel resources alone is far less than that of Haihan. It can be said that defeat is already doomed.

Fu Li watched Wu Sen remain silent from the side, so he decided to give him another blow: "In fact, the Executive Committee has already had a larger iron ore development plan, and the Ministry of Industry has found a large iron ore mine on Qiongzhou Island.

After the mineral vein is developed, the production capacity will be dozens or hundreds of times that of this place!"

Before Wu Sen responded, Ruan Jinggui was shocked by the news: "Such a large iron mine? How much iron will be produced?"

Fu Li boasted proudly: "The kind of train we took when we came here will lead to everywhere in the future. As long as it is under the rule of the Executive Committee, there will be train tracks!"

"If it can really be realized, traveling a thousand miles per day will no longer be a myth!" Although Ruan Jinggui is not sure whether what Fu Li said is true or false, he has personally experienced the convenience of the train. This thing is comparable to an ox-cart and a horse-drawn carriage.

Similar means of transportation are much faster. The only shortcoming is probably that they need to build special roads and lay iron tracks, which must be very expensive. However, for the Haihan people who are extremely wealthy and have too much iron to use up,

It doesn't seem to be a big deal.

"If there is such a thing, it will be convenient to mobilize troops within the territory." Although Wu Sen has never taken a train, there are also small trains that pull ore from the mine to the smelting workshop, and the hard laborers can use it when commuting every day.

He could see it, so he could roughly understand the scene Fu Li was bragging about.

"I think if there was such a thing in Annan, the thousand-mile road trip from Thang Long Province to Hue Province could be reached in two or three days at most. How could the north and the south be divided and the situation of confrontation for many years appear?" Wu Sen couldn't help but sigh.

, I actually felt a sense of sadness that I was born at the wrong time.

"Brother Wu, if you still have the idea of ​​doing something for the people of Annan, you shouldn't give up on yourself here!" Ruan Jinggui heard some clues and quickly seized the opportunity to persuade: "The Haihan Executive Committee is now in full swing.

Looking for talents, with your ability, it is not difficult to get a position in the Haihan Navy..."

"It's the navy, not the navy!" Fu Li corrected him coldly from the side.

"Yes, yes, it's the navy, the navy!" Ruan Xinggui responded quickly: "I have talked with several heads of the executive committee, and they have circled four areas in the coastal area south of Hue as exclusive Hai Han areas in the future.

The port will definitely have a navy stationed there in the future. Brother Wu is familiar with the local people and sea conditions, and if he is willing to serve in the executive committee, he will have the opportunity to return to his homeland in the future!"

Wu Sen's eyes lit up, but he quickly shook his head and said: "How can a defeated general be reused? Even if Wu is allowed to return to Annan, he will probably just be an ordinary sailor, with no future at all!

"

Hearing Wu Sen's tone, he was obviously relieved. If Ruan Jinggui didn't know how to persuade him, he would no longer have to play the role of lobbyist: "If the executive committee is willing to give Brother Wu an officer position in the navy, then Brother Wu

Are you willing to change your affiliation and be loyal to the Executive Committee?"

Wu Sen hesitated and said: "Personal reputation is small, but if the reputation of the Wu family is affected because of me and my family is implicated, then it will be irredeemable!"

"You don't have to worry about this!" Ruan Jinggui was so smart that he couldn't understand the oblique meaning of Wu Sen's words, and said quickly: "When the city of Hue was destroyed, I already stepped in to protect your family of thirteen. Although you

All your family members are still in Hue City, but they are safe. As long as you say a word, I will apply to the chief to have all your family members move to Sanya, so you will have no worries!"

"This..." Wu Sen probably didn't expect that Ruan Jinggui had prepared everything so comprehensively, but he couldn't help but immediately agreed to Ruan Jinggui's invitation - if he agreed so quickly, then what loyalty did he say before?

, any persistence, isn’t it just a slap in the face?

Ruan Jinggui is a veteran in the business world and is very good at understanding people's hearts. When he saw Wu Sen's hesitant expression and his reluctance to give a clear answer, he already guessed what he was thinking and immediately said: "Brother Wu, you might as well think about it carefully."

Think about it! Officer Fu, can you lend me a moment to speak?"

Fu Li nodded and walked out of the tent first, followed by Ruan Jinggui. After the two of them walked a certain distance, Ruan Jinggui bowed and said, "Officer Fu, I have something to ask of you!"

"If you want me to let Wu Sen go privately, it goes without saying. Even if you let him escape, he won't be able to escape from the nearby mountains and forests." Fu Li raised his finger and pointed at the mountains in the distance and said, "This area is nearby.

I dare not say it from far away. Lidong and Miao villages within thirty to fifty miles are all subject to the mobilization of the executive committee. Foreign strangers operating in these places will be arrested and sent to this mine in Tiandu if they are discovered.

Come up. Even if he can get out of this place, he can't even think of leaving Qiongzhou Island! The Ming Dynasty officials in several nearby counties have maintained close contacts with us."

"How dare I have such unreasonable thoughts!" Ruan Jinggui hurriedly denied: "Wu Sen is a key criminal in the custody of the Ministry of Justice. Although I have some personal relations with him, I have no intention of helping him escape from prison. Officer Fu should not blame me wrongly.

Here you go!"

Fu Li looked at Ruan Jinggui and saw that his attitude didn't look like he was pretending, so he asked: "Then what do you need my help with?"

"I would like to ask Officer Fu to make it easier for me. Say hello to my colleagues in the mine and transfer Wu Sen to a lighter job first. After I go back and report to Mr. Yan next time, I will ask the Ministry of War... No, I will ask the Military Commission.

I’ll give you the paperwork in exchange for Wu Sen’s freedom.” Ruan Jinggui quickly expressed his thoughts one by one.

"Are you afraid that Wu Sen will die of exhaustion in the mine before the Military Commission's release order comes out?" Fu Li listened to his explanation and roughly understood what he was thinking.

"I don't dare to talk nonsense." Of course Ruan Jinggui will not directly admit Fu Li's statement. The prisoners in this mine are under the supervision of the Ministry of Justice. Wouldn't that offend the Ministry of Justice in disguise?

"I just watched the conversation between the two of you, and I feel that his mind must have been somewhat active, but are you really sure that he will change his mind and be loyal to the executive committee?" Fu Li asked Ruan Jinggui again.

"I can't say with 100% certainty, but it should be 70% to 80% certain." Ruan Jinggui saw that there was hope for this matter, and he immediately put behind his previous thoughts of not making guarantees and planned to help Wu Sen first.

After trying to get a more relaxed treatment, he said: "This Wu Sen is interested. If I can give you a few more days and slowly persuade him, I will surely convince him to join the Executive Committee!"

"Okay, then I'll trust you once." Fu Li nodded and said, "I'll go find someone. You go to the tent and wait for me."

"Thank you so much, Officer Fu!" Ruan Jinggui quickly thanked him.

Fu Li didn't dare to make the decision on his own, so he ran to the duty room at the mine, used the phone here to contact Ren Liang, and then informed him of the situation. Ren Liang had always been willing to give prisoners of war the opportunity to serve.

Luo Shengdong and Gao Qiaonan are both excellent examples. I heard that Ruan Jinggui had already persuaded Wu Sen, but it seemed that he was still not ready, so he asked Fu Li to say hello to the mine supervisor and arrange Wu Sen to be more relaxed first.

on the position.

When Fu Li was looking for Ren Liang to make up his mind, Ruan Jinggui was not idle either. He quickly returned to the tent and said to Wu Sen: "Brother Wu, it's just you and me at this time. I'll tell you the truth! I

I also know that you look down on me in your heart and think that I have betrayed my country and surrendered to the enemy, but the choice I made was really just to save my family, the lives of the people in Hue city and the army officers! The Hai Han power is great, and it is only a matter of time before the Hue court will be destroyed.

, if I can save the lives of a few more people, it doesn’t matter even if I’m scolded as a ****.”

Wu Sen shook his head and said: "I don't blame you for surrendering Haihan. What choice you make is your business. If I don't want to surrender, it is just my own decision."

"It doesn't matter, if you don't want to today, I will come back tomorrow." Ruan Jinggui could clearly feel the loosening and change of Wu Sen's attitude, so naturally he was no longer anxious for this moment. At that moment, he stopped talking about the matter and instead talked about it.

The topic shifted to my living conditions and what I saw and heard after coming to Sanya.

Wu Sen has been detained since he got off the ship, and the scope of his daily activities is only in the mine pit and the collective prison cell. Hearing Ruan Jinggui talk about the various scenes in Victory Port and Sanya Port, he naturally had thoughts.

Interested, I listened quietly to what he said.
To be continued...