Australian Storm 1876

  Chapter 561 Hare is in disaster

  How old is He Pannan this year?

  19 or 20?

  Australia’s marriage law stipulates that marriages can only be made at the age of 16. Those under this age are illegal. In today’s society, there are many girls and boys. Basically, there are many girls of school age in a family who want to come. Matchmakers can step through the threshold and are very popular.

  The daughters of white people in Qing Dynasty were basically married at the age of sixteen or seven, and many people had married early. When the girl was 16 years old, she hurriedly married back, afraid of long nights and dreams. At this age, she is an old girl who has not been out of the cabinet. This is very rare.

  The hunting scene of thousands of people is very vast, like a clear ocean tide sweeping across the wilderness, startling thousands of Australian hares and scurrying around headlessly.

  The hound barked, gunshots kept on.

  After the cowboys passed by, there were large areas of Australian hare corpses, and more hares rushed forward in black, looking shocking.

In the grassy field and between the hills, you can see rabbit holes riddled with holes everywhere. The legs of the horses may break once they step on them. Therefore, most of the cowboys have already dismounted and led the horses cautiously. Through this area.

  In fact

  Large-scale dragnet hunting cannot completely eliminate the Australian hares in the wilderness. Many experienced old rabbits hide in the depths of the cave and will not be disturbed by the hunting dogs and run around, thus evading the hunter's bullets.

  The weeds are endlessly burned, and the spring breeze blows and regenerates.

  Wait until a large number of hares in this wilderness are wiped out, and the remaining Australian hares have gained more food and living space, and the next round of crazy breeding will begin. It won’t be long before there will be Australian hares everywhere in the wilderness.

  There is no good solution for these troublesome invasive creatures.

  Whether it is arson, poisoning, or hunting, it is impossible to eliminate the thriving Australian hare population, because the reproductive power of the Australian hare is too terrible, and this beautiful field is simply the best place for the Australian hare.

  The pregnancy cycle of the Australian hare is one month, and it can give birth to 4 litters a year, with 5-12 litters per litter, and it can be sexually mature in 4 months. Rabbits are different from most mammals in that they have two uterus and can be conceived repeatedly during pregnancy, while carrying cubs of different ages.

  If a pair of hares is allowed to breed, two or three hundred hares can be reproduced a year, which is very terrible fertility.

  The little rabbits that have just been born can mature sexually in 4 months, and immediately join the violent soldier mode, which makes the hare population show an amazing growth in a geometric pattern.

   Approaching noon

Thousands of hunting teams drove countless hare groups into a beaker-shaped valley. From a distance, the hunters could be seen pulling out the cordon. Gunshots blared like beans, and it was for those who rushed in other directions. The hare was hit head-on, the gunpowder was full of smoke, and the corpses (hares) were everywhere. It was a small-scale war.

The hunters quickly ignited the fire and threw countless torches into the valley mouth. The field rose in thick smoke after another, and the dots of fire spread quickly, and gradually connected into a fiercely burning line of fire, entraining a large amount of fire. Thick smoke rolled into the valley.

at this time

The hunters who have been busy all morning can finally rest. On the scorched black land burnt by the wildfires, they came down from the horses in groups, took out handfuls of black beans from the horse bags to feed the horses, and took out dry food and water. Eating some pads to cushion your stomach, or getting together and chatting in excitement, looks enthusiastic.

  Most of the hares in the valley will be killed by the thick smoke, and the remaining small part will be buried in the flames, and few can escape.

After wiping the sweat on his forehead, He Pannan began to take out the bullets from his horse bag to replenish the wastage of the belt on his belt, and took out a small bottle of gun oil, and began to maintain the Winchester rifle in his hand. She could see her I like this weapon very much.

  Bian Chunsong walked over with the horse. Most of the bullet belt on his waist had not been fired, and he had no intention of maintaining the gun. For him, the hunt was over.

   "Why... are you not going to continue?" He Pannan asked actively, busy busy in his hands.

  Hunters after a rest will move to other places and start a new round of hunting in the wilderness.

   Only a small number of cowboys are left to clean up the mess and clean up those lucky hares who have escaped the flames of wildfires. In this beautiful land, the story of hunters and hares will continue.

"No, I have to rush back in the afternoon. I have a big research and development project to follow up. I am afraid I will not have time to participate in this exciting hunting activity for a long time in the future. My battlefield is not here, but in the field of technology research and development. ."

  Bian Chunsong can’t say what it feels like. This young aristocratic (relatively Australian) charming girl gave him a very special temptation. The intellectual temperament contains wildness, and his delicate face is mixed with a sturdy and independent personality, which is very special.

   "That's really a pity, good luck to you."

"Uh... Second Miss, can I still see you in the future?" Bian Chunsong looked a little cramped, he scratched his sweaty hair with one hand, and said courageously; "If I can, I want to write to you letter."

   "Um...no." He Panman retired his horse bag, then stopped his work, raised his head and looked at the shy young man in front of him, shook his head decisively and refused.

   "Ah... this way, then don't bother."

   Finally gathered up the courage, at this moment Bian Chunsong looked like frost hitting his head and his head, with a very frustrated expression, turned around and prepared to leave.

  "Hey, where are you working now?" He Pannan asked suddenly.

Bian Chunsong has not recollected from the shock just now, and stood still and replied blankly; "Me...I just resigned from the General Machinery Company Research Institute, and now I am following my teacher to develop a new project, which is in Dongfanghong Agricultural Machinery. factory."

   "Dongfanghong Agricultural Machinery Factory, haven't you heard of this name?"

  "Miss Er, this is a newly established company, mainly for research...well, agricultural tractors." Bian Chunsong paused when he said that, subconsciously concealing the development direction of crawler tractors.

  This is just the instinct of the scientific and technical personnel, because in the General Machinery Factory, all scientific and technical personnel have to participate in strict confidentiality training and develop a good sense of confidentiality, and he is naturally no exception.

"Agricultural tractor?" He Shengnan is not a deep-bowed lady who can't get out of the door. Looking at this faction, she knows that she belongs to the new era, so she dared to continue to ask in amazement; "It seems that you are quite courageous. Can abandon the job of a well-paid research institute be regarded as self-employed?"

   "Where is such a large capital, it is done with the teacher, this is a social capital investment research and development project, the prospects should be good."

   "Well, I know, there are several new tractor factories in Songjiang now put into production. Those who can enter this field are all powerful capital, and most people can't play it at all."

   "Second Miss also knows this?" Bian Chunsong asked in surprise.

This kind of internal movement in the machinery industry generally does not care about outsiders, let alone young women. They are keen on the latest styles of dresses, perfumes and jewelry in Paris, France, or secrets about which wealthy children, the most popular is the Piaget. The grown-up's little sons.

Although the eldest son Li Siyuan is only 9 years old, and the second son Li Sihan is 8 years old, he has attracted widespread attention from the upper class, and every move is hot news in the upper class circle.

  Especially the wife’s eldest son Li Siyuan, whose English name is Constantine, ranks third among the next generation of males. He is 7 years old this year and is the focus of attention of prominent families.

  Everyone knows

  The eldest son Li Siyuan will definitely marry a Chinese wife in the future to ensure that the lineage of the clan is pure. The most likely possibility is to select the wife from the existing famous families. Those who are eligible to be included are all big men of one party, and relevant speculations are flying around.

  Some people say that the child is still young and will not consider the issue of marriage.

  That would be ridiculous. The eldest son Li Siyuan is the legal first heir to the Lord Earl. In the future, he is destined to inherit the title and heir. How can it be considered until adulthood like ordinary people?

   "Master Bian, don't underestimate me, I am a second-year student at St. Mary's College, and I will graduate next year." He Shengnan wrinkled his nose in dissatisfaction, and looked at Bian Chunsong with some anger.

Oh, I see.

  Many girls from wealthy families in Australia have accepted the new trends and ideas of the West. Many people are unwilling to marry as a woman and be a cage bird raised in a deep boudoir.

  So school is a good excuse. St. Mary’s College is an expensive private aristocratic college. Sophomores are equivalent to sophomores. Many female students in the college are not married. Getting married means dropping out.

  The important information revealed in her words made Bian Chunsong feel surprised and delighted; “Uh...Is the second lady going to school at St. Mary’s College, that’s great, can I go to you when I have time?”

   "Well... the college management is very tight, it can only be a rest day."

"Very good."

  Bian Chunsong jumped three feet high in excitement. It seems that Miss He Er doesn't hate herself!

at this time

  He Shengnan suddenly loaded the bullet with a cold expression, and raised the gun to "pop..." It was two shots, knocking the two netting rabbits to the ground, and attracted the cheers of the surrounding cowboys in unison.

  This movement was sudden, like a basin of cold water that quenched Bian Chunsong’s excitement, and he realized that...Miss He Er didn’t seem to be a good friend!

  This is a chick with a bit of violence in her personality, and ordinary people may not be able to surrender.

  The existence of hares first broke out in Victoria, then quickly spread to New South Wales and South Australia, and eventually spread to southern Queensland.

Separated by the wide Brisbane River, hares in northern Queensland are now almost extinct. Once discovered, they have been culled with all their strength. All live rabbits are listed as prohibited items in the Brisbane River north bank area. Anyone keeps them in captivity, sells them, or kills them. The sale is illegal, ranging from being sentenced to hard labor to being hanged, and the punishment is extremely severe.

The Queensland State Government issued a heavy reward for this. Any wild rabbit found on the north bank of the Brisbane River and confirmed, including but not limited to transportation, captivity, sale, malicious carrying, etc., can get 1 GBP/each There is no upper limit for government rewards.

  Everyone who makes profit on this ground can be sentenced to more than 10 years of hard labor until hanging, without pardon.

  This is because under such severe measures, the northern part of Queensland has been spared from the hare flooding disaster, so it has become a key area for the development of animal husbandry.

  In response to the hare disaster, Queensland deployed three lines of defense.

The first line of defense was in Beilun City. It stretched westward along the Beilun Railway for more than 460 kilometers and reached the westernmost Aibi Town. A long barbed wire fence was arranged. All crossings along the way were guarded by local militiamen and tigers. The cavalry division will routinely patrol along the railway line, first to prevent the horse bandits in the south from crossing privately, and second to preventing the spread of hare disasters. It is one of the most important defense facilities in the south.

  The second line of defense is in Gusu City. The stretch of barbed wire runs from the seashore into the Western Great Dividing Mountains, protecting large areas of agricultural land and preventing the ravages of Australian hares.

The third line of defense is on the south bank of the Brisbane River. This is the last line of defense with checkpoints and isolation areas as the mainstay. It relies on the wide Brisbane River to form a natural barrier. All passenger terminals and cargo terminals must be strictly inspected. Preventing entrainment of hares into the northern part of Queensland, once found, will be given priority.

Seeing that it was late, Bian Chunsong could only reluctantly bid farewell to Miss He Er, rode back to the farm, scrubbed and changed his clothes, and had a bite of hot rice. He had to return to Honghe Valley City. Big ship area.

  Don’t look at the teacher He Zuguang who is very kind, but he is a tyrant in scientific research, and he can’t stand the laziness of the students.

  When passing through Hejiazhen

A smell of cow dung and horse urine came from far away. The vast wooden fences here house a large number of livestock. Inside the market are subdivided wooden fence areas. Each wooden fence is a trader. The daily trading volume is quite amazing.

A wide asphalt road leads directly to the Qiguaizi River Wharf. There are many large and small flat-bottomed cargo ships waiting at anchor in the river bend, all of which are cargo ships transporting large livestock. Only after having business can they get on the dock and drive the herds of cattle and sheep directly. Ship to various nearby cities.

  Qigaizi River is a tributary of the Brisbane River. It takes about ten kilometers to the north to reach the main stream of the Brisbane River. It is very convenient to go to the Red River Valley, Qinglong City, White Tiger City, Vermilion City or Brisbane.

  Bian Chunsong stood on the dock with his bicycle and waited. It didn’t take long to wait for a flat-bottomed cargo ship heading to Honghe Valley City. He agreed with the boatman about the price, and carried the bicycle on the bow.

  In the morning, horseback riding and hunting took a lot of physical energy. He really didn't have the energy to ride a bicycle for three hours. Following the punt to transport animals to Red River Valley can save a lot of physical energy.

  Riding a bicycle through the tunnel at the bottom of the river, it only takes half an hour to return to the big boat area.

  On the dock

  The cowboys drove hundreds of fat pigs over and entered the punt through the wide springboard. The loading process was very smooth, and it was completed in ten minutes.

   Soon the flat-bottomed freighter left the dock and headed north along the river.

   sit on the bow

  Bian Chunsong comfortably watched the scenery on both sides of the bank recede, the bow of the boat broke through the clear water of the river and all the way forward, from time to time there were scenes of cowboys riding horses to drive cattle and sheep on the shore, and the vast green plains stretched to the end of the line of sight.

  The sky is high and the clouds are light, and the scenery is magnificent.

  Bathed in the warm sunshine, his hand unintentionally moved the spokes of the bicycle. At this moment, he can feel the call from afar, and the bright future is in the bustling metropolis.

  (End of this chapter)