Rebirth of the Qing Empire

The new round of construction planning has brought about a new round of great development. From small brick kilns and handicraft workshops to farms, mines, factories, etc., Shanxi Province is full of prosperity. The economic development has brought great benefits to the local people.

The most direct benefit is the improvement of the quality of life, and the improvement of the people's quality of life will make them more supportive of the current government's decisions, which will also provide the basis for the implementation of modern ideas in politics, economy, finance, scientific research, culture, and education in the province.

, a series of reforms and construction in people's livelihood and other aspects have laid a good public foundation.

These reforms and construction will first be launched in Taiyuan Prefecture and Ningwu Prefecture, and then drive the entire Shanxi Province to achieve modern, appropriate, stable, and comprehensive social changes. Such earth-shaking changes will drive a lasting

A longer and more thorough progress process. In this way, under the strong social demand, development will also become an inertial action that must be developed.

In order to keep various social undertakings stable, smooth and sustainable development, it is impossible without corresponding administrative intervention. Therefore, Kang Fan personally drafted the province's public voting notice, printed it in large quantities and posted it all over the province.

and established the first Shanxi Provincial Government Council.

The members of the parliament are all elected by public votes. Those gentry, officials and businessmen who actively support the development of Shanxi and are deeply supported by the people are among them, plus Yu Hao, Donovan, the He brothers, Zhong Hanqiang and Mei Xiang's classmates

We wait and work together to contribute ideas and suggestions for the development of Shanxi.

After many discussions and planning in the governor's office, Kang Fan, Zhong Hanqiang, Mei Xiang and Mei Xiang's classmates referred to the policies, laws, administrative systems, moral norms, etc. of their time and established a plan to serve the people.

and liberating productivity, a package of scientific and democratic provincial administrative systems were adopted. Subsequently, Kang Fan dealt with unqualified government officials and administrative personnel in the province based on the investigation information provided by the Security Bureau.

A group of outstanding talents have been recruited from across the country to fill the gap.

The new administrative systems and institutions have successively completed the formulation and establishment work, and have been promulgated for trial implementation. They will be officially implemented after the problems discovered during the trial implementation are resolved. Under the dispatch of the new administrative system, various administrative agencies began to perform administrative functions in the province: various ministries

Ministers are all members of the parliament. The units and required personnel under each ministry are established and recruited by each ministry. The provincial personnel department is responsible for review, recruitment and filing.

After reorganization, the work of administrative agencies in various places in Shanxi is efficient and reasonable, and scientific and democratic systems have been implemented, resulting in continuous deepening of social changes, a better social environment, and continuous development of various social undertakings.

What is different from other parts of contemporary China is that Shanxi is open to people from any country or region who yearn for a better life. It promotes a friendly, open, cooperative and civilized foreign policy and absorbs human and material resources from home and abroad.

, This promotes the diversified exchange of local funds, technology, products, talents and culture.

While meeting the huge demand of the domestic market, the various industrial and agricultural products produced in Shanxi have gradually formed an industry with metallurgical and chemical products, machinery and electrical products, textiles/clothing/footwear, daily necessities, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment/materials as the main products.

The main exports are both food and agricultural and sideline products trade. With the sharp increase in domestic and foreign demand for products from both places, Shanxi's dependence on imported industrial raw materials has also increased rapidly. The Tianjin base is the only foreign trade

Ports and domestic re-export trade ports are responsible for heavy import and export tasks, and their status is becoming more and more important. If the situation in Tianjin becomes unstable, it will have a fatal impact on the development of industry and agriculture in both places.

However, the bad thing is: Tianjin has long been separated by force from various world powers. It is one of the most unstable areas in China, and there are too many uncertain factors. Therefore, defending Tianjin is to defend Shanxi, which Kang Fan cannot avoid

It is a reality and something that must be done no matter the cost.

Before the Spring Festival, Kang Fan received a letter from Huifeng's entrustment. The letter said that after Huifeng received Kang Fan's letter that he wanted to establish a base in Heilongjiang Province, he made it clear to Emperor Guangxu that he wanted to return to his hometown.

Emperor Guangxu agreed to his request and appointed Huifeng as the deputy governor of Aihui, subordinate to the Heilongjiang general Shoushan and stationed in the border town of Aihui.

, the official business at hand was settled, so he specially invited Kang Fan to come to Aihui to discuss cooperation matters. Kang Fan couldn't help but be overjoyed after seeing it.

"Great!" Kang Fan clenched his fists excitedly.

Mei Xiang asked in surprise: "You mean you want to go to distant Heilongjiang?"

Kang Fan nodded, "Yes. Donovan and Shui Kuan are there in Tianjin, so I feel relieved. It doesn't hurt to go later. But I have to go to Heilongjiang in person."

Mei Xiang said nothing, but Kang Fan could see that she was very reluctant.

The convoy going to Heilongjiang this time carried a large amount of crop seeds, medicines, daily necessities, industrial and agricultural equipment, and engineering and technical personnel. It requisitioned all the existing "Iron Horse" new transport vehicles in Shanxi Province, plus Kang Fan

and the vehicles of the guard camp, a total of 30 vehicles of various types, which is truly spectacular!

During the Sino-Japanese War, Huifeng asked Emperor Guangxu for permission to go to Liaoning with Shoushan to participate in the war. Guangxu approved Shoushan first, and then Huifeng a month later. Huifeng arrived in Liaoning, just as Shoushan was fighting a fierce battle with the Japanese army in Liaonan Tang.

Gangzi, was seriously injured and refused to retreat, so he carried Shoushan on his back to escape the Japanese encirclement and returned to Beijing for treatment. From then on, the relationship between the two became deeper. This time he and Shoushan were stationed in Heilongjiang, and the ending can be said to be "good".

Huifeng introduced Kang Fan to Shoushan and explained in detail Kang Fan's idea of ​​building an anti-Russian alliance with him in Heilongjiang, which received strong support from Shoushan.

"Governor Kang is very righteous and has great ambitions. We should treat him with sincerity and work together to make great plans," Huifeng said.

Shoushan nodded in agreement, "The Russians occupy our land and rank first among all other countries. It is a heinous crime! I think Shoushan has worked hard to consolidate the northeastern border defense, but it is difficult to support him alone. It is a blessing, a blessing to have such like-minded people now!"

When Kang Fan suddenly dropped from the sky with his huge convoy, Huifeng didn't believe that he could come so soon and was speechless in shock!

"Brother Huifeng, are you okay?" Kang Fan opened the car window and asked with his fists in his hands, his voice loud and clear.

Huifeng was so excited that he forgot to return the gift. He ran straight to Kang Fan's car, knelt down on one leg and said, "Master Kang has traveled thousands of miles to come here. He has been hungry, cold and miserable all the way. I feel sorry for you! Please lend me my brother."

Legs down."

How could Kang Fan agree? He got out of the car from the other side, walked around the front of the car and helped Huifeng up, "Brother Huifeng, please get up quickly!"

Shoushan was beside him and nodded happily, with admiration on his face.

The three of them returned to the Huifeng Mansion hand in hand. After greeting each other, Kang Fan was the youngest, Huifeng was 3 years older, and Shoushan was 40 years old. The eldest was of course the eldest brother. The soldiers brought the wine and brought it to half-cooked.

The sheep came in and continued to roast in the fire pit in the hall. At that moment, the three of them drank wine and cut the meat. It was so comfortable! Kang Fan couldn't drink enough. He was tired all the way and the weather was cold. He drank two more cups, and the wine was so strong that he suddenly became drunk.

Fell asleep.

When I woke up, I saw Huifeng and Shoushan sitting upright beside me, looking at me with smiles. I felt a little embarrassed, so I stood up quickly and said, "My dear friends, please follow me." After saying that, he walked out of the hall.

Outside, the officers and soldiers of the guard camp who had eaten and drank enough had lined up to wait in the cold wind. Their military appearance was neat, energetic, and their weapons were impressive. Shoushan couldn't help but admire them.

"A strong general will make a strong army. This shows how brave Lord Kang is." Shoushan said.

Huifeng smiled and said: "Kang Di once broke into the Japanese army alone, looted everything, and escaped unscathed. Recently, I heard that he went to the UK, shot Japanese embassy officials to death with his bare hands, and looted all the belongings they carried. He is really a god.

also!"

Shoushan was astonished for a long time and said: "I only heard about Mr. Kang making a big fuss in the capital and riding to the rescue alone, but I never thought that there was such an amazing act! The next generation is to be feared, the next generation is to be feared!"

Kang Fan asked the officers and soldiers of the guard camp to disband and move freely, and then delivered all the things they brought one by one, and briefly explained his defense plan to Huifeng and Shoushan: Aihun's jurisdiction is vast and sparsely populated, with mountains and plains.

, forests, lakes, and rivers are densely covered, which requires high mobility for the army but is not suitable for large-scale cavalry operations. Therefore, it is necessary to establish an army composed of stronghold garrison troops and mobile combat troops to respond to each other and conduct joint operations.

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The garrison force in key areas is mainly composed of infantry, supplemented by cavalry; the mobile combat force should be composed entirely of cavalry and carry out active offensive and key area support operations in a wide area.

Furthermore, Aihun City and Taiyuan City are 5,000 miles apart. If a war breaks out, timely support cannot be provided. Therefore, it is necessary to establish industrial facilities and transportation, electricity, communications, military camps, defensive fortresses and other infrastructure that can support independent operations in the region.

, effectively improving the combat environment in the region. Taking advantage of the unique natural conditions, vigorously develop the planting industry and livestock breeding industry in Aihun's jurisdiction, and provide sufficient material supplies and strategic reserves for the army.

This plan should be implemented after the beginning of spring this year. As for the huge funds required to complete the construction plan, Aihui District should provide its share within its capacity, and Shanxi officials will pay the rest.

Shoushan stared at Kang Fan for a long time and said: "Brother Kang is really amazed and admired by what Mr. Kang said! But I venture to ask: Can the Queen Mother approve such a huge move?"

Kang Fan shook his head, "It hasn't been reported yet. Brother Shoushan seems to be worried?"

Huifeng said from the side: "The Queen Mother will definitely support anything that is beneficial to the country and the people. Brother Shoushan, don't worry too much."

Shoushan said: "I have no worries. If Mr. Kang's action is the order of the Queen Mother, it should not be taken seriously and he is just doing things impartially; if it is a conscious action, he can really be called a righteous man! In this case, please accept me as a brother!" After finishing speaking,

, bowed and saluted Kang Fan.

Kang Fan felt hot in his heart and hurriedly held up his hands. Shoushan insisted on bowing, but Kang Fan refused, and they held on for a long time.

Huifeng stepped forward to separate the two, and said with a smile: "In that case, why should we be polite between brothers?"

The three of them high-fived each other. Afterwards, they returned to the hall and Kang Fan stated his plan in detail: The Heilongjiang area has been banned from reclamation and grazing by the imperial court for a long time. It basically maintains its original natural ecology and most of the area is desolate and inhabited. We must start from the interior.

A large number of immigrants can provide sufficient manpower for industrial and agricultural production. In the next step, various types of technical personnel will be transferred from all over Shanxi, and work will first begin in the Aihui area.

The Aihui area is located in the northeastern border of China, across the Heilongjiang River from the Amur Oblast of Russia. The area under its jurisdiction is larger than Shanxi Province. It has vast black soil, virgin forests, natural grasslands, two major river systems, the Heilongjiang River and the Nenjiang River, wild animals and plants, and aquatic products.

It is extremely rich in resources and mineral resources, and has excellent conditions for the development of modern industry and agriculture. Some of the machinery and equipment required for the plan have been shipped this time, and they can be put into construction as soon as the weather permits. As long as the industrial and agricultural development in Aihun's jurisdiction goes forward

If we get on the right track, we can drive the development of the entire Heilongjiang region.

By then, not only will it be able to meet the daily needs of the military and civilians in the region, but there will also be a large amount of surplus grain, meat, milk, eggs, fur, skins, etc. to support Shanxi or be sold to foreign countries in exchange for development funds. The most important thing is that it can be used for the plan

The cavalry units in the cavalry will provide a sufficient number of high-quality war horses, and can provide the army with the weapons, ammunition and other combat equipment required. By then, we will have the capital to fight the Russians.

"How come Brother Kang knows so much about this jurisdiction? In comparison, I am really ashamed to be my brother!" Huifeng said from the sidelines.

Shoushan nodded approvingly, "I will implement my plan according to my virtuous brother. I will give my full support to you."

At this moment, outside the house, the wind was freezing and the snow was flying.

Kang Fan said: "The Russians have coveted our Northeast for a long time, and the situation here is more dangerous than that in Tianjin. However, many important officials in the imperial court are ignorant and want to avoid war. The previous signing of the "Secret Treaty between China and Russia" is clear evidence.

In the vast Northeast, if we don't change anything, all the great rivers and mountains will fall into the hands of the Russians in an instant!"

Huifeng sighed: "Let's do our best."

"You can't 'do your best', you have to do it!" Kang Fan clenched his fists in the wind and snow.

Shoushan said solemnly: "What a 'do it for sure'!"

Kang Fan then convened everyone to determine the specific construction plan for the Aihui area. Huifeng took charge of the work, and all walks of life in Shanxi provided strong support. Shoushan mobilized 20,000 people from the local garrison to serve as the main force for the construction and worked hard with Huifeng.

They also do other tasks within their duties such as raising funds, logistical supplies, administrative intervention, etc., creating a quite favorable cooperative environment for the implementation of the plan.

At this time, the construction of the China-Eastern Railway authorized by Russia to be built by the Qing government had been started for nearly two years.

The Middle East Railway is the abbreviation of "China East-Qing Railway". It was built by Russia in order to plunder and invade China and control the Far East. It starts from the Russian Far East city of Chita and runs through the northeastern region of my country to Siberia, the Russian Pacific coast port of Vladivostok. This section of the railway is 1,500 kilometers long in China.

The reason why the Qing government agreed to Russia's request was because after China's defeat in the Sino-Japanese Sino-Japanese War, Russia had helped China successfully prevent Japan's attempt to occupy China's Liaodong Peninsula, which was why it made this stupid "friendly move."

However, Russia did this out of strategic considerations of wanting to monopolize Northeast China's interests and not letting Japan get involved. The Qing government's actions undoubtedly laid the foundation for Russia's future annexation of Northeast China. It drove away the wolf.

But it attracted the tiger.

Under this situation, the Aihui area can only develop as an isolated area under the siege of Russia. It is truly perilous!

Therefore, Kang Fan gave the highest priority to the construction of the Aihun area, and all work that intersected with the construction work here had to give way. After the completion of the radio communication station for long-distance communication in Aihun City, it was moved from Shanxi

A communication company deployed from the army's standing army stationed at the Aihui Communication Station to perform tasks, establishing an unobstructed information connection between Aihui and Taiyuan, which are far apart, which greatly facilitated work between the two places.

Years later, a large-scale military-industrial complex located in Aihun City began construction.