amaotonovel Chapter 355: Arrogant Field
Chapter 355: Arrogant Field
After the wedding, Senggelinqin and Shengbao also led their armies to Henan, and the entire city of Jinan gradually settled down.
Liu Ye had to go to Dengzhou Prefecture to take up his post. As the prefect of Dengzhou Prefecture, staying in Jinan Prefecture was not a good idea. Moreover, there were more things to do in Dengzhou. The first was the preparation for the construction of Weihaiwei, and the second was the preparation for the construction of Qingdao Port. Both ports were extremely important in Liu Ye's plan. One involved future naval plans, and the other involved the construction of Shandong's economic leader. This was something Liu Ye had to build well.
After arriving in Dengzhou, Liu Ye immediately began to inspect Weihai and Jiaozhou. In just half a month, he traveled more than a thousand miles!
Ding Ruchang, standing by, said worriedly, "Sir, how do you say we're going to build these two ports? We're completely clueless. How about we ask the Ministry of Works for help? With your standing in front of Prince Gong, I'm sure he'll be able to send you any talent you want. Otherwise, relying solely on us, we might be able to contribute labor, but when it comes to planning the project, we're no better than a woman!"
Liu Ye glared at Ding Ruchang angrily and said angrily, "You're worse than a woman. That's because you're incompetent, but it doesn't mean I don't understand. Follow me and learn honestly. Don't make any mistakes in the data I ask you to record!"
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Although Ding Ruchang was deeply impressed by Liu Ye, that was only when it came to fighting. Even in local governance, Liu Ye was quite skilled, which made him envious. However, port construction was completely different from military and political affairs! Everyone has their specialties. Did this governor really understand? Nonsense. If he knew everything, wouldn't he be a god?
Ding Ruchang had deep doubts about Liu Ye's engineering ability.
Yes, Liu Ye is not an expert in civil engineering, and some of the things he learned in his previous life have basically nothing to do with these things, but he comes from a military background and is no stranger to the construction of military facilities. Even if the equipment and materials of that era cannot be used in this era, his vision and knowledge are not comparable to ordinary people.
Liu Ye was also worried about the lack of relevant talents. There was a shortage of all kinds of talents. At this time, without people, nothing could be done!
Damn it, this is the case of a good cook cannot cook without rice. No matter how capable you are, in this matter, you can only plan it as well as possible, but you can't implement it well.
However, Liu Ye is not a fool. If he doesn't understand these civil engineering projects, won't he find someone who does? Those people in the Ministry of Industry are all old guys. It is really worrying to let them do construction. In this day and age, we still have to rely on those hateful foreigners!
After all, a modern naval port cannot be separated from modern industry and the engineers who have entered industrial civilization.
Liu Ye had long ago asked the American Minister to the United States, John Warren, to find talents in various fields for him. As for talents in engineering construction, they were naturally indispensable.
Hua Ruohan and Clint still gave face to their old friend. They contacted Liu Ye personally and recommended more than ten engineering experts to him. They were rare talents in the United States. The leader of the team was Field, a well-known American engineer. This was also the reason why Liu Ye had always been relatively calm. As long as these people arrived in Shandong, he would have solved a big problem. He would be responsible for strategic planning, and these engineers would be responsible for engineering technology. For them, building a seaport should be a piece of cake.
When Liu Ye was still in Jiaozhou, Field's American engineering team arrived in Yantai. When Liu Ye returned to Penglai, Field also arrived in Penglai almost at the same time.
When Liu Ye heard the news that Field and others had arrived in Penglai, he was greatly encouraged. Now he could take action!
Liu Ye quickly ordered someone to invite Field and others into the prefectural government office.
"You are the amazing General Liu Ye that Colt keeps praising."
Field, a native American, could not speak Chinese and could only ask Liu Ye in English, but his tone was not so calm.
Liu Ye smiled and replied in English: "Yes, I am Liu Ye, an old friend of Mr. Colt. Mr. Field, welcome to the beautiful Shandong. I hope you will like this place..."
Field shook his head and replied, "Liu, I have to say that Penglai is a beautiful place, but the Qing Dynasty is too poor and backward. If it weren't for Colt's invitation, I would never have come here. I still have to do my academic research. I have too many things to do in the United States..."
Ding Ruchang had been studying English with Liu Ye for three or four months. Although reading and writing were difficult, listening and speaking were not a big problem. Naturally, he could hear the disdain and indifference in Field's tone.
Ding Ruchang raised his eyebrows and was about to get angry, but was glared back fiercely by Liu Ye who was standing beside him.
Ding Ruchang snorted angrily and retreated to the side in disappointment.
Liu Ye smiled and said, "Mr. Field, don't you feel proud to bring your knowledge and technology to such an amazing country? In the United States, you are just an engineer, and there are many people who can reach your level, but you are unique in the Qing Dynasty. You will receive the most generous treatment here. As long as you can ask for it, I will do my best to satisfy you!"
Field shook his head and replied, "Liu, building a port, especially a military port, is not easy. Do you have the relevant technology? Do you have the relevant equipment?"
Liu Ye shook his head and replied, "We don't have any of these. What I have is money and my trust in you. I hope that in the coming time you can build two ports that will become your classic masterpieces and be passed down to future generations. I will give you the utmost trust and will fully support you in whatever you decide to do!"
Field smiled bitterly and said, "Even if you fully support me, I still have nowhere to find the equipment and technical personnel I need. This is a huge problem..."
Liu Ye smiled and said, "Mr. Field, I suggest you recruit some apprentices from China. While teaching them, you can also give them opportunities to practice in the engineering. Chinese technicians are the smartest. As long as you give them a certain amount of practice, they will definitely give you a satisfactory result. As for the salary, Mr. Colt will pay it directly to your family every month according to your agreement."
Field's heart skipped a beat. Colt was here to pay his men! This was no small sum. On average, each person earned $200 a month. Ten people earned $2,000, which came to $20,000 a year. It would take at least three to five years to complete the construction of these two ports. That meant Colt would have to pay at least $100,000!
What makes Colt willing to pay such a price!