Australian Storm 1876

  Chapter 163 Development Conference

Glen Johnson sat at the round table and continued to enjoy the delicious afternoon tea. There are exquisite cookies, delicious cakes, toffee and tea, as well as fresh fruits, most of which are in this remote South Pacific. Excellent food rarely seen in the area.

  For God’s sake, waste is an unforgivable crime.

  Glen Johnson is not only a biologist, but also familiar with European politics and the situation in Southeast Asia, knowing that things are not as simple as Li Fushou said.

  It is said that there is a plague in Jayapura, it's a hell, this kind of excuse can only deceive children.

  Glen Johnson has already determined what happened there, and while admiring the Queensland Earl's fierce start, he can't help but feel a little worried.

  When facing the Dutch, everyone is a subject of Her Majesty the Queen. They must not stand in the wrong position. They must deal with the "sea coachmen" with the same enemy.

  The problem is that the Dutch are not easy to fool around, and they have always had a warlike tradition. The Nordic countries have always been sturdy and good at war, and there is no one who is good at it.

  Especially the feud between the British and the Dutch is extremely deep. There have been countless large and small wars between the two sides. The British pulled the Netherlands from the throne of maritime hegemony and sat on it.

  The Great Sailing Period

   There were three large-scale naval battles between Britain and the Netherlands, which severely damaged the maritime hegemony of the sea coachman. Since then, the Netherlands has fallen to the second-class power in Europe and has become more and more desperate.

As for the large and small wars between colonies, they are really uncountable. Most of the endings are the Dutch defeat and concession. The only exception is the East Indies. The Dutch crowded out the British, Portuguese and Spanish forces in this vast sea. , Monopolizing the spice trade in the East Indies.

  Today, in the ongoing Anglo-Brazil War in South Africa, the British Empire suffered a big loss in the hands of the Boers.

  These Boers are descendants of Dutch colonists. They are mostly engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry. They quickly became rich because of the discovery of gold and diamond mines in Transvaal, and their strength is comparable to that of the British garrison.

  Ilian Island is located to the south of Luzon Island, to the east of Java Island, and to the north of the Australian mainland. It is at the crossroads of the sea and belongs to the easternmost part of the East Indies.

  This position is said to be important and important, and it is not important to say that it is not important. Why do you say that?

  If the indigenous people at the level of primitive tribal production, or the Dutch occupy the island, then the world is naturally peaceful and there is nothing to say.

If a powerful force occupies the island, such as Britain or Germany, it is equivalent to stretching a leg into the East Indies. To the north can threaten the colonial rule of the Spanish in Luzon, and to the west can threaten the Dutch colonists in Java. The rule of the island.

  Some people will say that there is something wrong with the ocean so far away?

  That is not understanding of geostrategy. For maritime powers, the ocean is not a long distance, but a passage and a springboard, a small pond for the imperial fleet.

  The Americans are willing to spend 7.2 million US dollars to buy Alaska in the hands of Russia. They would rather put it there and not develop it, than British forces would intervene. Geostrategy is an important consideration among them.

  The British Empire army assembled heavy troops to invade Afghanistan, also for the strategic purpose of preventing Tsarist Russia from going south, and it was also based on geostrategic considerations.

Countries such as Britain and France supported the Ottoman Empire against Tsarist Russia and blocked it outside the warm Mediterranean, which was also based on geostrategic considerations.

  On the side of the couch, how can you allow others to sleep soundly?

Ilian Island (Shangri-La Island) is within easy reach of the core area of ​​the Dutch East Indies, the Java Islands, separated by a few narrow straits, and there are dots of inhabited islands in between, which are like a steel knife. On the Dutchman's chest.

  Is this thing good?

  Unless London comes forward to endorse and defend the interests of the Earl of Queensland with the powerful Royal Navy, this matter is very troublesome.

  Glen Johnson enjoys the food comfortably, these troubles are not something people of his level can deal with, so let the big people get a headache.

  "Beautiful lady, please give me another cookie, oh yes, if it is not troublesome, please help me make another cup of tea." Glen Johnson was very polite.

   "Come right away, sir."

  "Thank you, please remember to tell Lord Earl, I really appreciate the craftsmanship of the pastry chef here."

  The maid rolled her eyes helplessly;

  How can a second-class maid like me face the master? What must be passed through the close-fitting maid next to the master, to disturb the master for this kind of nonsense, and not to be taunted to death?

  If Shiqin and the others are taken into the house, then I have a chance to become a personal maid!

  In case sir...

  At this moment, the lord’s tall and stalwart body emerged in his heart, so extraordinary, handsome, with slender and straight muscles...

  Thinking of this, a red cloud floated on the pretty face of the little maid. The following beautiful and charming imaginations can only be achieved in a dream. Which girl does not cherish spring!

  Glen Johnson spoke casually, but was surprised to see the pretty little maid’s eyes in a daze, he was a little confused, looked at the empty plates and tea cups, then looked at the little maid and said;

  "Sorry, I’m afraid I’m not very clear about what I said. I think if it’s not too troublesome, could you please give me another cookie..."

   "Wait." The pretty maid's charming fantasy was broken, she hummed out two words, twisted her body and left.

   "Uh...can anyone tell me what happened?"

  Glen Johnson looked around with a bewildered face. He has no way of knowing the mind of the pretty little maid. Why did he suddenly change his face?

  Also, will you give me another cookie?

  Early March 1881

  Red River Valley

  Hongbao Lingxiao Pavilion

  Since his return, Li Fushou has met with various officials for three consecutive days and listened to reports on related affairs.

There are Xin Changjun, the mayor of Red River Valley in charge of base camp affairs, Wu Mozhou in charge of central development (Songjiang Town and surrounding areas), Pan Shoudao in charge of southern development (Beilun Town and surrounding areas), Hongmen General Manager Fatty Chun, confidant Fan Asheng, He Shoutian Other leaders, as well as the Chief of Staff Conrad Adenauer in charge of military affairs, Deputy Chief of Staff Wei Chi Shouzhuo, Chief of the Coast Guard Geng Baogui, and other military representatives, as well as leaders of various companies, have held important meetings for two consecutive days. The next step of the river valley economic development is to unify the understanding, identify the direction, and make arrangements in close coordination.

  In the meeting, it was particularly clear that Songjiang Town development was the core, Songjiang Reservoir construction was the top priority, and the Red River Valley resources were fully tilted towards Songjiang. We strive to create a new Red River Valley within three years.

The development of resources takes into account Beilun Town. At the meeting, someone proposed a proposal to build a large rail bridge connecting Sydney. The design plan is quite mature and feasible. The construction cost is about 824,000 pounds. After completion, it will fully connect to Sydney and further promote the comprehensive development of Beilun Town. upsurge.

  Li Fushou instructed the Secretariat to accept the proposal, but said clearly at the meeting;

  Without considering this matter within three years, he rejected it in one bite.

  Smart people have already guessed the inner meaning, and those who reacted a little slow are also chewing carefully. Li Fushou doesn’t need to explain, it’s good to experience them individually.

Shangri-La Island was mentioned at the end of the meeting. The focus was on Jia Donghe, manager of the 19th Century United Shipping Company, Zhu Wei, manager of the Normandy Import and Export Company and the master of Guangji, Hu Chaoshan, manager of the Red River Valley Industrial Corporation, and Kestner, manager of Huitong Bank. We will provide some support on immigration and resources issues, and temporarily discourage non-governmental forces from entering development, so as not to leak the news.

  The meeting over several days unified the understanding, clarified the direction, and solved many unresolved issues. The leaders from all sides dispersed one after another.

  After the meeting

  Li Fushou left the military representative alone to fully communicate and solicit opinions on the promotion of meritorious personnel in the "big cleaning operation", further expansion of the army and related issues that need to be resolved.

  "……

The above is the deeds of the outstanding performance personnel receiving awards in the "clean-up" operation. After a collegial discussion by the staff, it is believed that the evaluation of merit is fair and reasonable. The officers and soldiers showed firm will to fight in the battle. After this large-scale operation, they were baptized in battle. , The various capabilities are no less inferior to the first-class European military. "

  Deputy Chief of Staff Wei Chi Shouzhuo gave a comprehensive introduction to the "big cleaning operation". The operation ended smoothly at the end of December 1880. The troops stationed on the spot entered a comprehensive repair and supplement phase to restore combat effectiveness.

  All supplementary soldiers are all graduates from the High School Affiliated to the Red River Valley. They have passed the training of the new barracks and are successively recruited into various units.

  From January 1881 to the end of March, it was the stage of consolidation of the victory.

  The troops gradually transferred security, anti-bandit, and guard duties to the newly established Royal Mounted Police system in various cities and towns in north-central Queensland, and assisted in large-scale military training, and achieved dazzling results.

  In the process, a number of outstanding officers and soldiers emerged. The proposed awards and promotion, as well as the training of outstanding soldiers in squad leaders, and the training of middle-level officers for outstanding officers, require the big boss Li Fushou to sign an order.

  The military also carried private goods in this process. It recruited a total of 1,500 fresh high school graduates. After filling up the vacancy of 217 soldiers who had retired due to injuries, there were nearly 1,300 more soldiers.

  Such a large number is definitely not an explanation of the replenishment of soldiers and the restoration of combat effectiveness, but a small-scale army expansion.

  Of course, you must get the approval of Lord Earl.

After deliberation, Li Fushou agreed with the military's request with a stroke of a pen, added 23 military staff to the staff, added two companies to each of the Dragon, Tiger, Leopard, Wolf and Four Cavalry Guards, and increased the firepower configuration. The list of commendable officers and soldiers.

  Although the firepower company has not been able to exert an absolute advantage in the firepower in the battle against the bandits, the role of the firepower company must not be underestimated.

  After all the bottom teams are withdrawn in March, a grand merit award ceremony will be held. After the ceremony, outstanding officers and soldiers to be promoted will enter the Red River Valley University Military Branch to study and participate in officer rotation training.

  (End of this chapter)