"Big Copper Mine?"

Li Shuanzhu was shocked when he learned the news. He was an educated intermediate officer. Although he was young, it did not mean he had no knowledge.

What does copper and gold mine mean in today's world?

There is no doubt that it is directly equated with coins. Let's not talk about gold for the time being. Copper coins are common currencies in countries around the world, including the British Empire. In commercial trade and social life, the most commonly used penny is made of copper.

Copper pennies, silver shillings, and gold pounds constitute the complete financial payment system of the British Empire. Copper pennies are the most used and most widely used currency units. Copper mines are an important resource with strategic significance and are more important to some extent than gold mines.

"Is the news true?" Li Shuanzhu strongly suppressed his heart and asked solemnly with an unprecedented expression.

"I have repeatedly verified it, and it will not be wrong in general. The credibility is at least 70%." This matter is too much, and Duan Qirui did not dare to say it all.

"Well, if the news is true, your first achievements will not be eliminated. I will benefit you from my brother. From then on, I will rise to the top. This great contribution cannot be swallowed by anyone. Let me think about it carefully..."

The joy on Li Shuanzhu's face couldn't be suppressed. He turned his hands behind his back for a few times and quickly made up his mind and told Duan Qirui. "Brother Qirui, you go and bring the prisoners over in person. Follow me to meet the teacher's seat later. Don't let others interfere. I will arrange my work here and let Deputy Hu Ying lead the team to Qingshui River to perform the mission."

"Brother Shuanzhu, what do you mean is that we won't go to the colonization mission?"

"Yes, I will continue to explain it in a while. I will draw you out and arrange other important tasks. The colonization mission will be available every year on this island. How much credit can I get? Since I have discovered this treasure pot, this great credit must not be given up. The subsequent exploration mission will not be missing from us brothers. We have to fight for what we should fight for. This is the top priority at the moment. You can't pick up sesame seeds and lose watermelons."

"That's great, I listen to my elder brother." Duan Qirui answered excitedly.

It seems that what he expected is that Li Shuanzhu is not a pedantic person and knows how to get the best interests for his own gain.

At this time, the dock was still in a mess. The colonel team members with large bags of luggage boarded the ship one after another. In addition, some livestock such as chickens, ducks, geese and pigs were loaded in large iron cages. Almost all of them became hills on the dock, hanging on the freighter one by one, and there were noisy and busy scenes everywhere.

These are all breeding poultry and livestock that were brought to the Qingshui River area for breeding and breeding, and they are not used to kill and eat them.

Judging from this situation, it will take at least several more hours to complete the fleet loading.

After more than ten minutes

Li Shuanzhu and Duan Qirui took Borgkamp, ​​who had been dressed in military uniforms and two guards to the dock, and quickly headed for a distance.

After the bloody battle of Shangri-La, after retraining and rewarding merit, the new stage of deployment has been completed. Only three regiments and one unit in Moresby remained in the defense zone.

Among them

The 1st Battalion of the Third Regiment was stationed in Moresby Town, and the 3rd Battalion of the Third Regiment was stationed in the Sandaoliang area of ​​Lucky Bay, each with important tasks.

Now the area from Toudaoliang to Sandaoliang has become a large-scale military exercise field. All the people who have reclaimed in this area have moved out and arranged separately in other agricultural reclamation areas. The radius of dozens of square kilometers is listed as military forbidden zones.

The Second Battalion of the Third Regiment implemented the Qingshui River Breeding Plan, and the other was stationed in the northern inland fishing port, about 26 kilometers away from Moresby Town.

Commander Fritz personally led the main force of Shangri-La Division, including the First Regiment, Second Regiment, Artillery Regiment, Logistics and Battalion, a total of more than 7,300 officers and soldiers, and moved to the Chayapra area in the western part of the island more than 2,000 kilometers away, and put pressure on Borneo at close range.

Jayapra is only a day's voyage from Sulawesi Island, two days and two nights away from the Sanmalinda Port of Borneo, and only four days and three nights away from Machen, an important coastal port of Southern Kalimantan. It can pose a great military threat to the Dutch army.

After a moment

Moresby Town

Li Shuanzhu met the highest commander who was temporarily staying here on the grounds of the emergency army... Deputy division commander Lord Mo Rufeng, and immediately reported the discovery of a million tons of copper and gold mine in full, waiting for the orders of the peak.

Deputy Commander Mo Rufeng can be said to be Li Shuanzhu's benefactor. A few months ago, after Mo Rufeng took over the front line command as the deputy regiment commander, he discovered his subordinates' brave and extraordinary deputy company commander Li Shuanzhu.

Not only did he make great contributions in the battle, but he was also very lucky. He survived tenaciously through the clutches of death again and again.

From deputy company commander to company commander, from company commander to deputy battalion commander, and finally from deputy battalion commander to battalion commander, Mo Rufeng made great efforts to promote this capable general who was particularly favored. Li Shuanzhu's performance did not disappoint him.

"...Li Shuanzhu, Li Shuanzhu, I found that you are just a lucky general. How can you encounter such a good thing?"

"Sir, I guess it's your luck."

"Haha... where did I get my luck?"

"What Bei Zhi said is true. Master, you are from Red Fortress. For many years, you have been walking by the Count. The so-called Qianlong Mansion, the great fortune of the sky, must be full of luck. Of course, I, Li Shuanzhu, have benefited from you."

"The Count is a great man, so he is naturally an extraordinary person, and we ordinary people are not worth mentioning." Mo Rufeng waved his hand in a very good mood, and his fingers beat the table rhythmically to consider it.

This habit was learned from the Earl and I learned three of them.

Li Shuanzhu stood beside his hands saggingly. In this era of high and low rank, there was no such thing as a battalion commander in front of the master.

After thinking about it over and over again, Mo Rufeng said;

"The Dutch ghost is very confident about this matter, and it seems to be very credible. The matter is very important. We must investigate the relevant matters before we can report them, so as not to cause a big mistake.

If so, I, the deputy commander, will inevitably fall into pieces.

Let's do this...

In order to keep it as confidential as possible, you will personally lead an expedition team to Wuming Bay, and the personnel will be called from your second battalion. The number of people should not be too large, twenty or thirty people are enough!

In order to explore the island's resources, the chief manager invited some geological experts from Red River Valley University to bring students to you. I will assign you two experienced experts to accompany you, and you must clearly survey the relevant situation.

Then we mobilized two high-power sailboats from Ocean Fisheries Company and brought more logistics supplies to cooperate with you to act together.

This task is listed as highly confidential. Report it to me directly. Have you heard it clearly?"

"I heard clearly that the teacher's seat is guaranteed to complete the task." Li Shuanzhu held his legs together and answered loudly with a serious expression.

Mo Rufeng nodded with satisfaction and said earnestly; "Battleman Li Shuanzhu, what does the so-called million-ton copper and gold mine mean? I believe you know that the relationship is important, once it can be confirmed, it will be easy to say that the future glory will be prosperous.

This matter must be highly confidential. Spills are strictly prohibited before finding the mine. The highest level of military confidentiality policy must be implemented throughout the process.

I grant you the right to make decisions on the spot and have the right to deal with life and death on the spot for anyone in the expedition team.

This Dutch prisoner can be treated preferentially, but he must be closely monitored 24 hours a day to prevent any accidents. In case of a mistake, the consequences of this are not something you and you can afford.

Think twice before doing everything, be careful and cautious.”

"I understand, Master, think twice before doing everything, be cautious." Li Shuanzhu replied loudly, then said with a pleasant smile on his face; "This incident was discovered by Duan Qirui, a deputy company commander under my commander. This kid is also a good seedling. He is bold and meticulous in his work. What is even more rare is a kind person. If he really discovers a big copper mine, he will be the first to be..."

"Okay, I know what you are going to say, so call Deputy Company Commander Duan Qirui over with me. I will give me a few instructions and arrange him to be your deputy."

"Thank you, sir, for your cultivation."

"Go, hurry up and mobilize personnel and equipment, and set off today. I'm waiting for the good news of your victory."

"Please rest assured that your humble position will definitely fulfill your mission."

After taking action with decisive actions, Li Shuanzhu took the note from the division commander and transferred a large amount of supplies from the warehouse, as well as 8 big green mules who were good at carrying weights and climbing mountains. This is an important animal power used to transport ore specimens and daily supplies, and is indispensable for long-distance surveys.

You should know that the sailboat used for fishing is very slow. The downwind is at most 3 to 4 knots. I won’t talk about the headwind. A sudden storm can blow hundreds of kilometers away. The precious diesel power can only be used when entering and leaving the port and when trawling nets, and in other cases, it is generally not used.

If everything goes smoothly, it will take about 10 days. This trip takes at least one and a half months, or two months, or two or three months. There are hundreds of miles of uninhabited places, so you must bring enough logistics supplies.

It's about 3 pm

The colonized fleet of Port Moresby went to Qingshuijiang to set sail with firecrackers on the docks. The people who saw them waved desperately to the ship, and tears that were reluctant to leave could not help but burst out. I wonder when I will meet again when I will meet again?

Following behind the large fleet are two 180-ton sailboats. The diesel chimneys are emitting "drum" black smoke, sailing forward in the blue bay, lined up with the large fleet in front.

Li Shuanzhu and Duan Qirui stood side by side at the stern of the boat, looking at the docks and the crowds getting farther and farther away, full of novel feelings about future adventures, which made them look forward to it very much.

"Hehe... Brother Shuanzhu, I also got a deputy captain."

"Look, you're beautiful."

"Thank you, Brother Shuanzhu, for thinking about me, and recommending me in front of the teacher's seat. I still feel like I'm walking lightly in the clouds, very beautiful!"
Chapter completed!