The sun never sets in America

Chapter 292 Palace Affairs and Xianbei Development

When the New Year's bell is rung on the top floor of the Empire State Building, it also indicates that the Han Dynasty has entered the fourteenth year of Longwu.

Since the end of the war, the entire Han Kingdom has fallen into a busier process than during the war. The main reason is because the Xianbei metropolitan area is too large and the local area is bitterly cold. The needed materials are temporary and need to be transported locally, so that the finances Complaints that later construction was even busier than during the war.

The most important of them is the Xianbei Railway. The entire Xianbei Railway is 5,000 kilometers long. It is the longest railway built in the history of the Han Dynasty. Its most important role is war preparation.

This railway is the longest and least valuable in Han Dynasty.

The entire railway goes all the way eastward along the Lena River and finally reaches Sunchon City on the Kamchatka Peninsula.

It passes through mountain cities and many fortress cities along the coast.

【Irkutsk】

This railway was also a deterrent to the Russian army. After all, the Han Dynasty mobilized up to 100,000 people in the entire Xianbei during the war, including the veterans who later settled in Xianbei, as well as the militia organized by North Korean and Japanese immigrants.

Even including those local natives, there are at most 200,000 people.

Judging from the number of people, it is definitely not comparable to Russia, but the Russian army also has a fatal flaw, and that is "speed".

Because of the loss of Eastern Siberia, the Russian army had to pass through the muddy Central Siberia on the way. Even if a railway was built in Western Siberia, it would not be able to solve the geographical dilemma.

The more important point is that Western Siberia is a plain, and East Siberia, except for the railway lines, is full of extremely cold mountains. No matter how stupid the two sides are, they cannot fight inland. Therefore, protecting the railway lines has become the most important thing. .

In fact, after the construction of the railway began in December, the Xianbei garrison purposefully placed a large number of newly built bunkers along the railway to ensure the smooth flow of the war.

As long as smooth traffic is ensured, the war can basically be guaranteed to continue smoothly. As long as the war lasts for two weeks, according to the current fastest steam troop transport ship in Han Dynasty, the leading troops will successfully land at Shuntian Port and finally pass through the long Xianbei Railways continuously transported reinforcements up.

In essence, Han's defense was an "efficient" approach that traded speed for strength.

Of course, this alone is not enough. It is also necessary to ensure that the Russian Bear's energy is not focused on Hanhan. This is also an important reason why Hu Junding announced his visit to Russia this year.

Although the Russians hate Han's "hypocritical" approach, considering that it is still a period of economic "aid", they can only welcome it.

As for other countries, they are "observing" and acting "strangely" at the same time.

After the Sino-Russian treaty was signed, an American newspaper published a cartoon in which a Chinese dragon roasted the "butt" of a Russian bear with its breath.

It even added: [Han once again completed a classic invasion. 】

Americans are very jealous of Han's success in the world. Some extreme Americans even believe that what Han can do, the United States of America can do too, or even do better.

The United States today is like a young man who is stimulated by the news that his neighbor is getting rich. He fantasizes all day long that he will be "richer". In this way, who can make the United States richer? Looking around the entire America, there is only one in decline. The former world empire.
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Crack, crackle! !

Liu Peng looked at the fireworks blooming in the sky with a smile on his face, and beside him were the prince, several princes playing with "firework sticks", and even the concubines in the harem, including the Queen Mother An.

"Emperor, what are you thinking about??"

Queen Mother An's voice came from behind. Liu Peng turned around, glanced at the children who were still playing, and then said:

"Mom, in previous years, I'm afraid it wasn't as lively as this year!!"

Queen Mother An didn't understand the meaning of Liu Peng's words. She just rolled her eyes and then said:

"When you became the emperor, you acted badly and made nonsense of your words!!"

Liu Peng listened to Empress Dowager An's reprimand and repeatedly said "dare not", which made the "observing" concubines around him extremely envious. In this world, I am afraid that only the empress mother dared to speak to His Majesty like this.

After a few words of "laughing and scolding", Liu Peng called Ms. Song to give her instructions:

"There are still a lot of spring cakes in the palace this year. Wrap some for the adults in the capital and the congressmen."

"Yes!!"

Although Ms. Song was dissatisfied with the fact that she still had to work at this time, she still went on honestly in the end.

Liu Peng then waved to the prince and several princes, and several children ran over in a hurry. Except for the prince who still maintained the demeanor of a prince, among the other children, only Liu Hao looked more "calm" ”.

On the opposite side, the concubines seemed to be still watching the fireworks, but their actual thoughts were on Liu Peng's side, or the children's side.

"Wen Ting——"

The female official Wen Ting is an ordinary woman in her twenties. The reason why she is called ordinary is because her appearance is not outstanding in the entire harem, even at the level of ordinary palace maids. It is also because of this that she can take over some of the female officials of the Song Dynasty. power, so as not to be jealous of those "aunts".

“Where are the things prepared??”

Wen Ting immediately asked someone to bring them. She saw the attendants holding several trays. The trays were opened to reveal some jade pendants with names engraved on them, which attracted everyone's attention at once.

Although the jade pendant is simple, it depends on who gives it to it. If it is given by Liu Peng, even if it is made of stone, it is worth more than a thousand pieces of gold.

Seeing the "eager" looks in the eyes of several children, Liu Peng sent out pieces one by one. When it was the prince's turn, he suddenly paused and then said: "Prince, you are the boss, take it yourself."

The expressions of the concubines changed instantly, and several of them glanced at the prince with "jealous" eyes.

Liu Yu said "thank you", then took the jade pendant from the tray, and then stood aside without saying a word, waiting for his father's instructions.

He understands very well that at this time, whatever he says will be put under a magnifying glass by those outside, who will constantly observe him. The best way is not to speak. This is the saying that if you talk too much, you will make mistakes.

Liu Peng looked at the smart prince in front of him and felt "satisfied" in his heart. Then he said: "Today is the New Year. I give you the jade pendant. Firstly, it will have a new atmosphere in the new year. Secondly, it will tell you to live in brotherly harmony no matter what. Don't make mistakes." The mistakes of all dynasties——"

Liu Peng said a lot of "reasons". Although the youngest ones listened a little confused, the older ones understood it very clearly.

But I understand, I understand, but when I think of the words of their "mother and concubine", I feel a little hesitant. After all, according to the mother and concubine, brothers should be "wary", as for the eldest brother.

A few secretly glanced at the prince who was still "old god is here" and playing "mature". Finally, he lowered his head and heard Liu Peng's lesson in his ears.

Liu Peng looked at the older princes "pretending" and "sighed" in his heart, and then ordered:

"In all the dynasties, when the princes grow up, they have to leave the palace and establish their own palaces. This is also the case for your second uncle and third uncle."

After hearing this, everyone's expressions changed, but then Liu Peng said another sentence to bring them back to reality:

"But considering that you are not very old, I can't bear to leave the palace now. Therefore, I have to leave some thoughts, but I still have to leave the palace. In this way, I will make a rule today. Anyone who is fourteen years old must leave the palace. Build a mansion—"

As soon as this sentence was said, some people jumped out:

"Your Majesty, no!"

Hearing this, Liu Peng turned around and saw that it was Concubine Jing who was usually the most literate. She was a little anxious and a little regretful. She regretted it after she said it.

And Liu Peng said:

"Since ancient times, has there been any reason for a vassal king to be in the palace??"

The tone was calm, but everyone present felt a hint of anger.

Finally, Liu Peng left this sentence:

"It is an ancient rule that the vassal king leaves the palace, and the harem must not interfere."

"Concubine Jing will go to Ci'an Hall to reflect on herself for three months, so that she can feel more stable."

Concubine Jing stood there blankly. Where is Ci'an Hall? It was the place where Empress Dowager An originally chanted Buddha's name. In recent years, when the Han Dynasty promoted Taoism, it was transferred there. Since then, Ci'an Hall has been abandoned. Now Letting her go would mean being thrown into the cold palace. Three months is not long, but things in the palace are like this. It is often a wrong step and a hundred wrong steps, and you will not be given any chance at all.

The people around her looked at Concubine Jing with "contempt" and "gloating about her misfortune", and then left "swaggeringly". Only Queen Mother An stepped forward to comfort her, saying that she would "persuade" the emperor in the future.

Concubine Jing replied with a forced smile.

Finally, when Queen Mother An also left, Concubine Jing cried loudly while holding her five-year-old son Liu Qian, and kept saying things like: "My mother depends on you" and "You are my mother's life".

Five-year-old Liu Gan "ignorantly" held his mother in his arms, saying "Mom, don't cry," and "Don't be afraid."

Concubine Jing wiped her tears, looked at Liu Gan "strongly" and said, "You must study hard in the future and let your father see who is the best son, do you understand?"

Feeling the "pain" on his shoulder, Liu Qian endured the pain at a young age and replied to his mother-in-law with a smile:

"Mom, don't worry, I will study hard."

"Let Daddy see it!!"

After listening to Liu Gan's words, Concubine Jing became stronger and hugged Liu Gan, unwilling to let go.

In the palace, Liu Peng looked at Queen Mo and sighed heavily. "Your Majesty, what's wrong with you??"

"But you are still worried about what happened just now??"

Queen Mo looked at Liu Peng who was sighing opposite and asked quickly, with a worried look on her face.

Looking at Queen Mo, Liu Peng smiled and then asked:

"Do you think you just passed it??"

"What your Majesty just did is justified. I am not a woman who understands this, but I know one thing, that is, any mistakes must be punished!!"

After hearing this, Liu Peng's expression changed slightly, and then he asked again: "What do you think of Yu'er?"

Queen Mo was not as "open-minded" as she was just now. After thinking for a long time, she only came up with this:

"Yu'er still studies hard and will definitely be successful in the future."

Liu Peng looked at the "cautious" Empress Mo, and then said: "Yu'er is a prince, and this requirement is naturally different from other children. It's not enough to just be promising. He must also be brave, resourceful, and courageous. !!”

"His Majesty---"

Queen Mo wanted to say something, but Liu Peng stopped her in the end.

"The queen will need to worry more about matters in the palace in the future."

Liu Peng reached out and patted the white "back" of Queen Mo's hand, gave a meaningful instruction, and finally turned off the lights when Queen Mo was in a "trance".

Then there were only "low" sounds and "fumbling" sounds.

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The strong wind was blowing heavy snow. On a construction site, the construction team was just halfway through repairs when it was interrupted by a sudden heavy snowfall.

Looking at the wind and snow outside the wooden house, the entire construction team was complaining.

There are many curse words in his words.

Finally, at three o'clock in the afternoon, after a short period of wind and snow, everyone returned to work.

Several Korean workers were shoveling the soil with shovels, and there were several Japanese workers around them who were responsible for laying the rails. The cooperation was quite "smooth."

On the opposite side were several Han supervisors wearing "bearskin suits". These people were busy talking about this and that all day long. In the end, when the work was done, they took the credit.

For this group of Asahi workers, although the so-called work is hard and cold, it is better than farming at home. After all, working here for a month is worth a year back home.

What's more, there are still quotas for immigrating to Han, which is even more cost-effective.

(Although Korean and Japanese workers are allowed to immigrate, there are two types of nationality. One is local origin, which can only be used in Xianbei, and the other is Han nationality, which is common to all Han Dynasties. Although it is only a one-letter difference, the treatment But they are very different)

Kim Buk-tan, a North Korean, followed several Japanese masters and swung the rails.

When everything was done, Tan Jin stood up and took a drink of water.

After finishing the drink, we rested for ten minutes, and then everyone got back to their "busy" work.

When the sound of "Brothers, dinner is ready" sounded, the Japanese around them ran faster than rabbits. They picked up their rice bowls and rushed forward one by one, without paying any attention to Jin Bei, who was still working with his head down. Explore.

On the open-air stove outside the wooden house, Jin Beitan was the last to get rice. What was left for him was only a few large bones without much meat, a few slices of so-called sausages, and finally rye steamed buns.

(Because the local area is suitable for growing winter wheat and rye, rye is considered a staple food)

Eating rye steamed buns with a bad "taste" and sipping mutton soup, Jin Beitan looked at the Japanese people, especially because their bowls were filled with steaks. He swallowed, and finally closed his mouth. Understand that in this construction team, it is impossible for him, a Korean, to fight against these Japanese. After all, including the other two, there are only three, while there are more than thirty Japanese.

The ten-fold gap was like a huge boulder weighing on the heads of Kim Beitan and several North Koreans.

While drinking mutton soup and nibbling rye steamed buns, Jin Beitan kept comforting himself, "Good times will come" and "It will pass if you endure it."

At night, Jin Beitan had just finished dinner and was lying down in Datongbu to sleep. The broken Chinese that kept coming to his ears made him unable to sleep peacefully, so he simply covered his ears with cotton wool.

But the next second, he let go.

"Beitian, I heard that the higher-ups are going to give out a number of quotas. Have you told that boss Chen?"

"Of course I said it, but Boss Chen just said to wait."

"Hey, when we build railways here, aren't we just trying to determine our nationality? Without a nationality, who would do it when it's so cold??"

Jin Beitan pretended to be asleep and remained motionless until he finally heard news that shocked him.

"I heard that the imperial court is going to send people to serve as soldiers in the border areas. After two years of service as soldiers, they will be regularized."

"I don't want to be a soldier. I heard that the Russians are very tall and tough to mess with. You could risk your life!!"

"Oh, you didn't know this. Now that the war is over, the Russians have either run away or become obedient citizens. It is more cost-effective to be a soldier now!!"

The news that kept coming to his ears made it impossible for Detective Jin to sleep again.

And when he asked to join the army the next morning, the reply he got was:

"The work is not done yet, work first, then become a soldier!!"

Yes, we still have to build the railway! !

Jin Beitan worked like this while enjoying his happy life as a "Han Chinese".

In the mountain city, a city construction project is slowly underway.

Huge cranes, blowing black smoke, kept lifting stones.

Yes, stone, not cement.

Because of the cold weather and the requirements of being a fortress city, a group of bunkers were built outside the mountain city to protect the inner city.

As a fortress city, the entire mountain city is indeed worthy of the word "mountain". Its huge area even exceeds that of Xijing. The roads in the city are as spacious as a playground, giving people a feeling of the "Colosseum" of ancient Rome.

At the construction site, Zhao Longsheng served as the supervisor. From nine in the morning to five in the afternoon, he worked outside to ensure the construction of the mountain fortress.

Looking at the mountain city fortress map in his hand, Zhao Longsheng admired it while thinking about what needed improvement. After all, as the largest inland fortress city, the mountain city relies on the rich resources of Lake Baikal, as well as the agricultural resources and even minerals around the lake, from production to From a perspective, there is nothing wrong.

But as a fortress city, you still have to consider the enemy's thoughts.

"This way, this way needs to be changed!!"

"And this. The firepower design is unreasonable. I have to go back and modify it. If it has been built, it will be stopped immediately."

Zhao Longsheng constantly pointed out "Jiangshan".

The people around him also implemented his words thoroughly without any "discount".

According to the regulations given by the cabinet to the Xianbei Dudufu, the entire Xianbei Dudufu, in addition to the governor, should also have four major responsibilities, including finance, industry and commerce, taxation, and law.

It is basically a small kingdom, but it still requires cabinet appointments. It is better to say that it is a kingdom than a place with relatively large independent rights. Compared with Lanfang, it is even worse.

After all, those Xianbei natives are no match for those big families in Lanfang.

In this way, the Xianbei Dudufu appears to be a Dudufu, one level higher than the province, but in fact, in terms of power, it is only half a level.

Zhao Longsheng stood on the huge observation stone tower and said to the officials beside him:

"Gentlemen, let's see how splendid Xianbei will be in the future!!"

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