"Commander-in-Chief, I'm back."

On August 1, Governor-General Wei Junru of Myanmar returned to Peiping to report to the Administrative Committee.

Jiang Dong laughed and shook hands with Wei Junru.

"How does it feel to change from a group army commander to a local governor? Are you still getting used to it?"

Wei Junru scratched his head and said with some hesitation and struggle:

"Well, the governor has too many things to worry about. I would rather be the commander of the group army than this."

"However, both the army commander and the governor are working, and they must obey the commander-in-chief's orders resolutely!"

Wei Junru is more mature, and even when expressing his emotions, he is more restrained.

Jiang Dong had already prepared a sumptuous dinner for him, and the two of them talked while eating.

"The domestic war is over, and the foreign war will continue."

"But there will always be a day when soldiers leave the ranks, and the size of the army will also be reduced after a certain stage."

"You are China's first overseas governor in modern times. Even if you can't do anything earth-shattering, your name will be recorded in the history books!"

"And, in addition to the Konbaung Dynasty, we also have Siam, Annam, Korea, and Ryukyu."

"These places also need to establish governors. You are accumulating experience for future generations."

"This job is not easy. I hope you, Lao Wei, can continue to do it."

Their wine glasses clinked lightly.

"Commander-in-Chief, don't worry. My colleagues and I will not slack off for a moment."

Jiang Dong pressed his hand, pointed at the food on the table and said:

"Don't be so serious. Let's talk while eating, just like chatting."

“How is the situation at the shipyard?”

Wei Junru refilled the glasses for Jiang Dong and himself and replied:

"The shipyard's construction progress is faster than previously expected, and it is now able to produce ships such as destroyers and frigates."

"If the country supports some talents, submarines and large warships can also be produced."

Jiangdong nodded.

"I've written this down, and the necessary people will organize it before you go back."

Wei Junru nodded to express his gratitude.

"Industrial production activities such as mining and oil refining are proceeding smoothly, and the education of local people is also in full swing."

"After the quality of life and living standards have improved, the locals have become much less resistant to us."

"…………"

Wei Junru began to report in detail about the Gongbang Dynasty. Jiang Dong listened casually, occasionally jotting down some key points in his mind.

All the work done by the Governor-General's Office is to prepare for the future division of provinces.

The most important thing is to eliminate barriers and create a sense of belonging.

After dinner, Jiang** suddenly thought of something. Wei Junru said:

"Have you ever thought about recruiting soldiers among the locals?"

"What I mean is to recruit local people to join our army, mix with soldiers, and enjoy the same benefits."

Wei Junru's eyes brightened for a moment, and he knew that Jiang Dong's move was mainly to eliminate the estrangement.

After thinking for a moment he said:

"It is okay to recruit soldiers among local people and enjoy the same benefits."

"But there is no need for mixed training, otherwise it may affect the combat effectiveness of the troops."

Jiang Dong thought it was reasonable and said:

"Okay, let's not mix them for the time being, form a separate army, and give them military pay and corresponding benefits."

"To improve the social status of soldiers in the Gongbang Dynasty, this measure is carried out at the same time as the education work."

"The scale of the recruitment is temporarily set at one division. I will ask the staff to come up with a detailed plan. You will start working on this matter after you return."

"If the effect is good, this measure will be implemented in other vassal countries."

Wei Jun saluted subconsciously.

"yes!"

………

Suiyuan, Saibei desert.

Heat waves are rolling in the desert, and you can see them rolling like running water with the naked eye.

When a strong wind blows, the yellow sand rolls, and the heaven and earth are covered, as if they are isolated from the world.

The convoy passed through a desert that was so hot that it almost made people faint, and an oasis appeared in front of them.

"Commander-in-Chief, we are here."

Zhao Erniu, who was sitting in the front row, wiped his sweat and said to Jiang Dong.

Jiang Dong stretched his head out of the car window, and the first thing he felt was a faint chill, which was so different from the rolling heat wave before, that he couldn't help but take a deep breath.

Along with the oasis, what caught Jiangdong's eyes were the buildings inside.

This is the top-secret testing base for the project that was born out of nowhere.

After the relevant theoretical research came to an end, the team of the Turnout Project moved from Peiping to Saibei, turning this oasis surrounded by desert into a base camp.

After going through numerous security checks, Jiang Dong finally met Lu Guanghua, the commander-in-chief and chief engineer of the Turnout Project.

"Professor Lu, thank you for your hard work. I didn't expect the environment here to be so bad. If I had known earlier, I would have helped you choose a new place."

It was Jiang Dong's first time to come to the test base, and what he saw somewhat surprised him.

Although this place is located in an oasis, the general environment is in Saibei, and the conditions are not going to get better no matter what.

Professor Lu Guanghua's lips were somewhat cracked and he looked much thinner than before.

He adjusted the frame of the mirror, forced a smile and said:

"Thank you Commander-in-Chief for your concern. There is no need to change places!"

"Although the environment here is harsh, it is extremely beneficial to our research work. It is kept confidential and no one will disturb us."

"The country has tried its best to create conditions for us, and I think everything is fine."

Jiang Dong followed Lu Guanghua to visit tens of thousands of researchers and dozens of laboratories at the experimental base.

"We have basically completed the theoretical work, mainly thanks to the support of electronic computers." Lu Guanghua said to Jiang Dong.

"The third generation Pangu?" Jiang Dong asked subconsciously.

"It seems to be called like this. Electronic computers have helped us solve many calculation problems. Otherwise, it would take many years to use an abacus."

"Yeah." Jiang Dong looked at various test equipment and said in a low voice:

"Once you have mastered the principle, the actual operation is not simple, right?"

Lu Guanghua sighed.

"The commander-in-chief is right. The theoretical research is almost done, but the next test is the most severe."

"Ideally, it will take about a year and a half before it enters the live-fire test stage."

Jiang Dong's brows furrowed slightly.

"Even if electronic computers and other technologies of the Academy of Military Science make breakthrough progress, will it still take a year and a half?"

Lu Guanghua stopped and thought seriously for three minutes before saying:

"It will help to a certain extent, but more than a year is needed anyway!"

Jiang Dong didn't want to put too much pressure on Lu Guanghua.

"As long as everything is done step by step, it's still worth waiting for more than a year."

"The domestic situation is now stable. Don't have any other worries. If you need anything, you can report it."

"The Birth Project is of great importance. You researchers work anonymously and work hard. Some of the things lost can only be made up for in material terms."

Lu Guanghua was somewhat moved and said:

"Thank you Commander-in-Chief for your concern. We know what we are doing, and we will not have any complaints even if we remain anonymous for the rest of our lives!"

Jiangdong stayed at the secret base in Saibei for three days. He had a comprehensive understanding of the scientific research and living conditions of the researchers.

When he walked out of the desert, he couldn't help but admire the hard work and dedication of the scientific researchers.

The outer desert is like a fence, isolating a group of anonymous people from their relatives and the world.

Jiang Dong understood that Lu Guanghua originally chose this isolated oasis as his base. He had the determination and courage of a strong man to cut off his wrist, and he made up his mind not to leave this desert unless he achieved results.

All he can do is improve the living standards of scientific researchers and ensure logistics as much as possible.

"Two million silver dollars were withdrawn from the private account of the Military Intelligence Bureau as compensation for scientific researchers and distributed to their relatives."

Jiang Dong said to Tang Yun, Director of the Secretariat.

"Understood, the Secretariat is personally responsible for this matter!"

"Um."
Chapter completed!