Fengxian Jiangshan

"Don't think it's useless. The task is well done. I'll give you a vacation and let you relax. But the premise is that the business must be done well. Otherwise, I can strangle you to death without the commander-in-chief taking care of you."

"Boss, don't be angry. We are saying that there are wives and children at home, and I heard that these bastards are all promiscuous, which is really boring!"

They crossed the French-German border along the way and entered the territory of Germany. At this time, what appeared before them was not desolation and depression, but terrible chaos.The new German government has just been established, and the whole society is in unprecedented chaos. There are three schools of thought on the streets, and various people are constantly coming and going. Everyone is in a hurry, and their faces are covered with a cloud.

While walking on the street, suddenly a group of French soldiers walked over quickly from one side. The victors of these wars looked very arrogant. A French soldier suddenly pushed the child away, grabbed the woman, and laughed loudly, and the other companions also showed complacent smiles. Everyone knew what it meant.

The Germans on the side were all very angry, especially a retired soldier in his thirties with a mustache. He clenched his fists tightly, and his eyes were about to burst into flames.

"Dear French soldiers, we are reporters from Japan. Wouldn't it be convenient to interview you warriors?"

For the convenience of activities, Xia Han temporarily pretended to be a Japanese reporter. After he asked questions in half-baked French, the French soldiers were a little dazed and couldn't help letting go of the woman.

Chapter 427 Purchasing Direction

A few French soldiers were a little apprehensive and didn't want to be ashamed in front of the "Japanese", so they turned and left. The woman collapsed on the ground in panic, her child was crying beside her mother, and the surrounding Germans saw This poor, lucky mother and daughter all showed anger and resentment.

Especially the young man with the mustache, with a serious face, he walked over in a few steps, helped the poor mother up, then came to Xia Han, and bowed deeply to him.

"Thank you, Japanese friends, you saved this poor mother." Not only this mustache, but also some Germans around showed gratitude. When all Germans were most helpless and miserable, Being able to lend a helping hand, no matter how little it is, is very touching. This is the so-called timely assistance.

"I lied, we are from China, not Japan, from a Chinese point of view, we understand the feeling of the country being trampled on, because we are enduring this situation every day, I hope God will bless Germany , let you stand up again!"

The translator relayed Xia Han's words to the surrounding Germans, and Mustache was taken aback. For them, China is a synonym for poverty and backwardness. All Chinese people drag a pig's tail, ignorant, backward, dirty and wretched.

But the few people in front of them completely subverted their inherent concepts. They are polite and helpful, which is really unexpected.After being stunned for a while, Mustache bowed again and said: "You let me know China again. I believe that one day Germany and China will be able to get rid of their tragic fate, and their people will be able to enjoy what they deserve. Dignity, their majesty will be recognized by the world. The two countries can join hands and become true allies!"

The little beard was a little excited, and he waved his fist unconsciously. Xia Han heard it and thought it was a little funny. He was just a businessman, and the little beard seemed to be inferior to him, but he was talking about the alliance between the two countries The question, isn't it ridiculous.

"It's just a matter of raising our hands, we still have to find a hotel. See you later!"

Watching Xia Han and the others leave, Mustache tightly clenched his fists: "I, Adolf Hitler! I'm not talking empty words. One day, Germany will undergo earth-shaking changes in my hands!"

Xia Han obviously only regarded this mustache as a nervous young man.It is not clear what kind of huge waves this seemingly ordinary guy will make!He also didn't know what impact this encounter would have on future Sino-German relations!What Xia Han wants to know most now is how the industrial level of Germany is.what do they need.Where to start again.

After settling in the residence, Xia Han split up with the others and carefully checked the situation in the Ruhr area. Now the French are still controlling the area. In order to punish Germany, they are constantly demolishing German factories.Pull all the machines to France. On the railway line, there are a large number of wagons transporting various materials every day.

After Xia Han and the others saw these things.I couldn't help swallowing, this is what Fengjun is dreaming of now, but let the French take it away like garbage, and then discard it in the wilderness. Get back a batch.

At this time, Chen Qiming, Kuang Rongguang and others also rushed to the Ruhr area one after another. After everyone met, everyone was very moved. It’s a good thing, and I want to get everything back. But our funds are limited, and the great powers will not let us move casually, so the most difficult thing now is how to choose!”

"Mr. Kuang is right at all. There are many large factories in Germany, such as Rheinmetall, Krupp, Hamburg Shipyard, etc., all of which are occupied by the Allied Powers, and a large number of machinery and equipment are being dismantled." Chen Qiming is also very emotional Said: "It doesn't need to be too much, as long as we can get one-tenth of it, and then completely digest it, we will have the capital to compete with Japan. It is too wise to let us come to Europe to buy bottoms, but there are too many good things. , Which one should we choose, we must discuss it carefully.”

Several people sat together, and Xia Han first talked about the things he had sorted out: "The Ruhr area is rich in coal resources, and there are many steel factories. Even large factories with millions of tons. Now the Ruhr area is completely controlled by the French, and they have dismantled a large number of machines, including blast furnaces with [-] tons, or even [-] tons, which makes people really greedy!"

The blast furnace Anshan Iron and Steel obtained from Russia is only more than 100 tons, less than 500 tons, and the annual limit output is just over [-] tons. However, here in Germany there are more than [-] tons of blast furnaces, and there are thousands of tons. If you can get one back, it will be able to match the output of ten Anshan Iron and Steel.

The annual output of steel can exceed 50 tons in one fell swoop, which is almost the same as that of its neighbor Japan.

Kuang Rongguang thought for a while and said: "Don't think about it. After the large-scale blast furnace is dismantled by the French, it must be very strict. Moreover, such a large-scale equipment needs too many supporting things, and the technical staff is not something we can solve. Yes, let’s think of something easy to do!”

Xia Han also smiled and said: "I also know that the difficulty is too great, it's just that I'm greedy. In fact, what I'm eyeing is a 200-ton blast furnace and a [-]-ton blast furnace, which belong to two factories. It was controlled by the French, and it has not been decided to dismantle it yet, so I think we still have a chance.”

The confidentiality of this bottom-hunting operation is still very strong. The United States and European countries restrict the development of backward countries. If they know that the machines are shipped to China, it will be absolutely useless. Therefore, Xia Han and the others also understand that they cannot choose those that are too obtrusive. thing.

And it's unrealistic to blindly focus on the best things. The industrial level of the three northeastern provinces is there. After the good things are brought back, no one will even be able to operate them. It's just a waste of effort.Therefore, Xia Han adheres to two principles when choosing equipment. First, the equipment must be relatively advanced, and cannot be bought back as a pile of junk. Second, try not to attract the attention of outsiders.

The two steel plants he chose were both moderately sized and newly commissioned in Germany.The technical level is not weak either.Xia Han calculated that if these two blast furnaces and supporting equipment were brought to Fengtian, the construction of Tonghua Iron and Steel Plant and Baotou Iron and Steel Plant that Zhang Tinglan was planning could start.

In terms of scale, the annual output of the two factories can be at least 20 tons, or even 30 tons. After the completion of the two factories, combined with the production capacity of Anshan Iron and Steel, the steel output can exceed 50 tons, reaching 70 million tons , this number is almost the same as that of Japan in 1917.

Of course fully set up the factory.It will take two or three years, but even if these times are taken into account, by then, it will mean that the gap between the steel industry of the three eastern provinces and Japan will be shortened to within five years!

Five years!It seems very long, but in fact, due to the large amount of steel in Japan to be put into the naval field.Those who invest in the army field will be stretched. At that time, the equipment level of the Fengjun Army will be able to compete with Japan.The little devil wants to threaten with force again.Feng Jun really has the confidence to dare to fight the Japanese. Even if he suffers at sea, he is absolutely not afraid of the Japanese on land.

Feng Jun also planned many industrial development plans, and also established the goal of surpassing Japan, but after all, it was just a goal.Now, for the first time, the big guys saw the hope of catching up with the Japanese in the steel industry, and everyone couldn't help but feel excited and excited.

After Xia Han finished talking about the steel industry, he continued: "In the Ruhr area. In addition to steel, there is another important industry, which is chemical fertilizer production. This is the center of nitrogen fertilizer production in Germany. In addition to explaining our military industry, the most common thing is to mention chemical fertilizers. Only by getting this stuff can our common people not go hungry."

Chen Qiming also nodded with a smile: "I have also paid attention to this aspect. The German physicist Haber developed the synthetic ammonia technology. With this technology, a large amount of nitrogen in the air is converted into ammonia. This is the basis for the production of nitrogen fertilizers. At present, this technology is mastered by Baden Aniline and Soda Ash Company, the largest chemical plant in Germany. In 1912, they built a combined device with a daily output of [-] tons. Since then, humans have been able to operate large-scale ammonia synthesis. And I want to tell everyone that synthetic ammonia can not only be used as fertilizer, but also be used to produce ammonium nitrate. This is not only a fertilizer, but also a relatively cheap explosive. The best choice for the military."

After Chen Qiming proposed the synthetic ammonia technology, everyone present nodded their heads. This is also a technology that must be acquired. It can not only be used in agriculture, but also has great value in the military. It would be a crime to let it go.

Chen Qiming went on to say: "In addition to this technology, I have also taken a fancy to a glass factory, which should also be brought back to Fengtian. We are now running a large school and need a lot of experimental equipment. They are all made of glass, and so are hospitals. In this way, the most important thing is that we also need to produce scopes for artillery and guns. Ordinary glass for scopes is not competent, and must be high-quality optical glass. Looking around the world, Germany has the strongest technical level in this area. In addition, we It is suggested that we also get a communication equipment factory to produce radio, telephone, telegraph and other equipment, which is also a good thing for both military and civilian use.”

Kuang Rongguang nodded at the side: "These items that Qiming said are crucial and must be returned. In addition, Zhuoyan also told us to get the production lines of cars and tractors. I chose Mercedes-Benz. They are the first The company that produces cars has strong technology and can also produce aero engines, but it is also in trouble now. If we can recruit some technical talents from the company, it will also help our aircraft development!"

Kuang Rongguang's words made everyone nod frequently, and he continued: "In addition, I have also gained something. We can't just focus on the product, but also on the factory that manufactures the machine. The industry is a chain. We only need to start from the source and integrate the entire chain. Only when all the chains are in our hands can we be completely independent, otherwise, if we just get these devices back, if there is a malfunction or even damage, what should we do?"

Kuang Rongguang raised a sharp question, which involves the fundamental problem of industrial production. It is necessary to have the ability to manufacture mechanical equipment, so that it can continuously produce key equipment according to its own needs, without worrying about being controlled by others.

"I suggest that we pay attention to those machine manufacturing companies, get more machine tools, and then learn to produce machines by ourselves."

"Mr. Kuang, what you said is more reasonable, but many of these technologies and equipment are very sensitive, and the Germans will not easily sell them, and the Germans nodded, and the Allied Powers will block them. Everyone should think about what name to use. , can get these things back."

Kuang Rongguang frowned slightly, and then said: "The iron and steel industry is the foundation of everything, let's start with the iron and steel factories first, Xia Han, I think we don't have to go the way of the Germans, but communicate directly with the French and bribe the French." , Let them dismantle the equipment directly. You might as well use the name of an American company to say that you are buying scrap steel and get the machine!"

"Mr. Kuang is really scheming, this method is great!" Xia Han smiled and nodded, I will prepare now

Chapter 428 Success and Failure

"General Madan, here is $100 million. You check the check a priori."

Xia Han said as he pushed a check to the opposite Frenchman. When the French lieutenant general saw a series of zeros on the check, his eyes were a little dazzled, so he held it in his hand and carefully looked at it again and again. Although he is an expensive lieutenant general, Ma Dan's salary is only to maintain an ordinary life.

Especially after going through this cruel war, this lieutenant general has been tortured by death and has become a little numb. He hopes that he will never fight this kind of war again, and he must enjoy life well before he is completely old. , fine wine and beauties are his favorite things.

After Xia Han arrived in Europe, he has been trying to figure out the situation. After two months of investigation, he found out about Madan's status and his preferences. This general was in charge of the temporary management of the Ruhr area. He dismantled the factories and equipment. Single-handedly, the authority is astonishing.

For such a greedy and lustful general, money is the most attractive thing to impress him, Xia Han directly threw out a dollar check.Seeing Ma Dan who was extremely happy, Xia Han also showed a smug smile. These foreigners are nothing special, they are just as greedy.

"Your Excellency, as long as the steel plant equipment is delivered smoothly, another 100 million US dollars will be remitted to your account."

Hearing this, Ma Dan swallowed with difficulty, his eyes showed incomparable greed, and he asked suddenly: "Xia, don't you want to think about something else?"

"Oh?" Xia Han frowned, and asked with a smile: "Your Excellency, what are you referring to?"

"Of course it's all kinds of machinery and equipment. I have countless equipment in my hand, not only steel factories, but also fertilizer factories and metallurgical factories. Machinery manufacturing factories, as long as you need them, you can trade them in this way."

This time it was Xia Han's turn to be surprised. It seems that this Frenchman is bolder than he imagined. He is a typical rich man who dares to sell anything. In fact, this is exactly what he wanted. Worry about not being able to get something good.

"Your Excellency, I only buy the most useful things. I'm afraid those factories are not as valuable as steel factories?" Xia Han played hard to get.

Who knew that Ma Dan was fooled directly.He hurriedly said: "Those factories are all very good. Although they are inferior to those in France, they are also very useful, and the price is easy to negotiate. I can ask for a little less!"

As soon as Madan said those words.I also feel that I am a bit like a street vendor, which is really detrimental to my identity.He could only add: "Xia. The peace conference has already been held. The damned United States and Britain demanded that France withdraw its troops from the Ruhr. They bastards have no idea how much the French paid for their victory. This place should belong to us!"

Xia Han also understood this time, this general knows that his power will expire at any time.So I want to get as much money as possible before that.