Fengxian Jiangshan

Chapter 821 We Win

Campo never thought of going back to China to buy battleships. This kind of thing sounds ridiculous. Ten years ago, China was still a public colony, an amusement park for the adventures of various powers.Although China has gradually moved towards independence in recent years, and its self-built aircraft carrier has also been launched, no one has any idea about the Chinese shipbuilding technology.

Being able to meet Chen Jing was just out of politeness. After all, this was a representative of a big eastern country. In addition, he had bought some planes from China, and the performance was indeed good, so he couldn't help but give him face.Campo casually opened the document that Chen Jing handed over, but just after taking a look, a light flashed in his eyes.

Seeing Campo's appearance, Chen Jing was also secretly proud. Obviously, he stabbed Campo's heart at once.Chile is considered a country favored by God. Although the land is long and narrow, it is rich in resources, forests, fisheries, and more importantly, the world's largest copper mine. In addition, Chile's saltpeter reserves are also quite amazing, and the nitrate industry is also important. Economic sources.

Before Chen Jing came here, he did his homework and knew where Chile's demand is. Their nitrate industry relies entirely on American capital and technology to produce, and most of them are sold to the United States.Anyone with a discerning eye knows that there are huge risks in this, but the Chileans have no choice. They don't have the strength and capital to get rid of the control of the United States.

China, on the other hand, gave them a brand new choice. China will provide technology and equipment to assist Chile in developing the nitrate industry.Unlike the Americans, China only requires 40.00% of the shares, and technology can be shared, and China can also open the market.

This is tantamount to giving Chileans a brand new choice, which is much more favorable than American companies.This item alone can bring Chile a profit of at least US$300 million a year.Definitely exciting stuff for a small country.

Campo originally said he would only give Chen Jing 5 minutes.However, he read the cooperation plan for a full 10 minutes before asking: "Mr. Chen, is your country capable of providing the same nitrate equipment as the United States?"

"Of course it's fine, and probably better than the American stuff."

Campo immediately looked disdainful.He said coldly: "I'm a soldier. What I hate the most is telling lies. If you think you can convince me by bragging and deception, that's impossible."

"Of course I'm not going to lie, I'm sure you've heard of the Red Triangle Soda?"

When Campo heard this, he immediately showed a look of surprise.Can't help but ask: "Is this your Chinese product?"

"Of course, Mr. Hou Debang, a Chinese chemist, has explored a brand-new combined soda production method, which greatly reduces production costs and improves the utilization efficiency of raw materials. Yongli Factory is a microcosm of my country's chemical industry. In terms of technical level, it will never lag behind the United States. Peer."

When Chen Jing said this, he was full of confidence. Indeed, the chemical industry is a relatively fast-growing industry in China.At first, Zhang Tinglan invited Fan Xudong to the three northeastern provinces to establish the initial chemical industry foundation.

Wait until Hou Debang and others join.Fan Xudong's industry expanded rapidly, and due to the rapid expansion of the military industry, the demand for acid and alkali also skyrocketed.At this time, a large number of chemical plants appeared in the three northeastern provinces, and then during the First Five-Year Plan period, the chemical industry was also a key development project.

And this period of time is for China.There are several very favorable circumstances. First, a large number of overseas Chinese returned, bringing back a large number of talents and technologies; second, after the defeat of Germany, the economy was depressed and a large number of professionals were unemployed. You must know that Germany is the strongest chemical industry in the world. The country and China immediately seized the opportunity and got a large number of talents. At the same time, they also took advantage of the trend to update all the equipment.

Then there is Russia. The revolution of the majority party has actually caused a new reshuffle in Russia. A large number of scientists and senior technicians have all escaped from Russia.Many of them gathered in the Far East Empire, and the Far East Empire was in the hands of China, so it became very easy to recruit these talents.

With the talent injection from these three parties, China's chemical industry has advanced by leaps and bounds. Basically, the production capacity can fully meet domestic needs, and it has also been sold to foreign countries.

In particular, Hou Debang also improved the soda-making method. Previously, the world used the ammonia-soda method invented by Belgian Solvay.In order to block the technology, the Solvay labor union was set up in western countries to prevent the leakage of technology.

However, this method also has problems such as low salt utilization rate and difficult disposal of waste residue and liquid. Hou Debang conducted a large number of experiments and finally successfully developed a joint soda production method, combining the ammonia plant and the soda plant for joint production, so that the salt can be used The rate has been increased from 70.00% to 90.00%[-], and the waste produced can also be used to produce fertilizers.

This pioneering work shocked the world's chemical industry. Originally, the Westerners blocked China's technology, but things changed and the Chinese had newer and better methods. Instead, they went to the Chinese to buy patent licenses.

This incident can be regarded as a microcosm of the pride and elation of China's chemical industry. After ten years of hard work, China may still have a gap in top chemical products, but China is by no means behind in the production of basic equipment such as nitrate, and it already has the ability to export technical capabilities.

Campo patiently listened to Chen Jing's introduction, with a thoughtful look on his face. At this time, Chen Jing knew that he should continue to add more points to him, so he said: "Mr. President, in the process of warship production, your country's Skilled workers participate in the whole process, and we can even assist your country to establish its own shipbuilding industry. You must know that Argentina and Brazil have this plan, but they have not succeeded. Once Chile can take the lead, the Chilean navy will definitely be able to dominate South America in the future. "

"Are you really willing to provide technology?" Campo was also completely moved, and he asked in surprise.

Chen Jing nodded without hesitation: "There is no problem. The shipbuilding industry is a big industry that can solve the employment problem of thousands of people. Your country has abundant resources and great potential for shipping demand. I believe that if the president can do it At this point, your status in the hearts of voters will rise sharply."

Campo was indeed tempted by what he said. He lowered his head and thought for a while, but finally shook his head: "Mr. Chen, your country offers very good conditions, which makes people unable to be tempted. But what we need this time is Warships are super dreadnoughts. With all due respect, if your country has mature shipbuilding experience, I will choose your country without hesitation, but so far your country has not launched a battleship. adventure."

Chen Jing wanted to say something else, but Campo waved his hand: "Mr. Chen, our two countries may explore other possibilities of economic cooperation, but don't tie it up with warships."

After finishing speaking, Campo turned and left, leaving Chen Jing alone.The knuckles on his fist have turned white. After all, China still has no experience. This has become the most fatal problem. Even if the tongue is full of flowers, it is hard to believe.

Chen Jing left the ball dejectedly, and went back to the hotel. At this time, Yao Yimin was already waiting in the living room.Seeing that Chen Jing was a bit lonely, Yao Yimin said, "Is the situation not going well?"

"Well, the Chileans insisted that we have no experience in construction. In fact, if it were me, I would not be willing to be the guinea pig. I'm afraid we will have to make a trip for nothing."

Yao Yimin also sighed, and couldn't help but said: "Actually, experience is not a problem at all. This time our design mainly refers to the German Baden-class battleship. I participated in the dismantling of the Baden. Germany got a full set of blueprints. And the Germans are also ready to move, they are not reconciled to the navy being restricted forever, we can directly involve German engineers and use other people's warships to practice, they must be very happy."

If China and Germany are tied together, of course there will be no problem of inexperience. It is also very interesting to say that China wants to use Chile to practice, and at the same time China wants to let Germany use itself to practice. This cooperation model is also popular in the world. I'm afraid it's unique.

Chen Jing smiled wryly and shook his head: "Our cooperation with Germany is carried out in secret, so we can't just shout it out!"

The two of them looked at each other, lost their minds, sat for a while, and suddenly an attendant ran in and sent an invitation.This invitation was sent by Baker, the head of the Italian delegation. As soon as Chen Jing saw the invitation, his eyes suddenly lit up, perhaps the breakthrough was here.

He stood up abruptly, grabbed the invitation, and left the hotel in stride...

Among the bidding teams from various countries, the United States and the United Kingdom are the most hopeful. They have been shouting at each other for a long time and want to snatch this cake.As an American who regards America as his back garden, he is quite repulsive to the United Kingdom and does not want them to get involved at all.

Chile has handed over the first dreadnought to the UK, and they cannot be allowed to get the second one!Except for these two countries, representatives from other countries are not interested. They also know that there is little hope, so they are just soy sauce.

Half a month after arriving in Chile, the first round of bidding began. As expected, the United States and the United Kingdom successfully advanced, while Japan and France were excluded. These were all expected.

But the performance of one country surprised everyone, and that was China!The plan of the Chinese delegation also advanced smoothly, but at this time the plan has been changed. It was jointly proposed by China and Italy, and the two countries have carried out an unprecedented integration.

The most criticized thing about China is the problem of experience, but when Italy is brought over, this shortcoming is immediately made up for, and the joint plan of the two countries has a 20.00% discount in price, compared to the United States and Britain, which only use existing warships With a little modification, the favorite plan is more attentive.

With a full-load displacement of 3.2 tons, it is equipped with four dual-mounted 380mm main guns. It has excellent seaworthiness and protection capabilities. The maximum speed can reach 28 knots, and the maximum cruising range exceeds [-] nautical miles.

After seeing these indicators, the Chilean military couldn't help exclaiming that this is the warship they need!

Chapter 822 Snowy New Song

After two rounds of fierce competition, the Sino-Italian cooperation plan defeated the United States and Britain as it wished, and became the big winner of Chile's next-generation battleship. When the good news was announced, everyone in the delegation laughed like children. These days they They worked hard and completed an almost impossible task. When it came time to win, everyone seemed to be dreaming.

We won, we won!

Everyone couldn't help shouting in their hearts that the Chinese could really defeat a strong opponent and won this super order worth 4500 million yuan.Unlike Siam, a country that has been shrouded by China for many years, Chile is far away, and it was won entirely by strength.

This is not just a large amount of income, but also means that China has entered the high-end arms market from now on, and there are not many countries that can enter this market.Even if Japan is not successful, of course it does not mean that Japanese technology is not good, but that they do not have the courage to snatch food from a tiger's mouth.

That's the way it is, if you don't fight, it's not yours. When you heard the news that the Chinese delegation had won, Panasonic Rokin was the most angry.

It was unbearable for him that such a large piece of fat fell into the hands of China.When he was sulking, he saw the Chinese delegation returning happily. Everyone smelled of alcohol, accompanied by a group of blonde girls, which made everyone jealous.

"Hmph, don't get complacent too early. If the warship produced by some people can't float at all in the end and becomes a living coffin at sea, I'm afraid it will become the laughing stock of the world."

"Thank you for your concern. The Chinese feel confident to build a first-class warship. And I tell you, even if it fails. We can still mortgage the Changbaishan to Chile, and it will definitely not delay the time for the customer to form an army."

Speaking of this, Chen Jing sneered and said: "I seem to have forgotten that the Changbaishan was once called the Kirishima. If your country can send both the Nagato and the Mutsu, we will be even happier."

This sentence hit the sore spot of the Japanese, Panasonic Rongqing waited with a pair of mouse eyes, as if he wanted to eat people.Chen Jing and the others didn't care, this success had already given them enough confidence.

It's not just them.Even the country was very excited. When Zhang Tinglan made this decision at the beginning, almost no one could believe that the Chinese had the ability to grab food by mouth and grab this list.

Even Wu Yulin and the others held the mentality of giving it a try. When the news of being selected came back, China suddenly became boiling.Major newspapers rushed to report.This is a milestone in China's high-tech industry and a milestone in China's international status.

Being able to defeat the United States and Britain in the field of arms sales undoubtedly represents that China has entered the ranks of the top countries in the world. Every Chinese can say with confidence that we are also a great power!

Zhang Tinglan was also very happy.After his success, he immediately sent a telegram to Mussolini.China's ability to get the order has an inseparable relationship with Italy's help.

Although Zhang Tinglan looks down on Mussolini, who is superior and inferior, but when there is no war, Italy is still one of the top four in Europe.Make good friends with Italy, and the two countries cooperate with each other.It is also a constraint on the United States and Britain.

As for Mussolini, he was even more insolent and proud. Since the opening of the Chinese market, Italy's economic development has entered the fast lane.His position became more and more stable, and the rule of the fascist party was completely established.After the success of grabbing the order this time, Mussolini made a public speech, saying that this is a great victory for the cooperation between Italy and China, and the two countries will carry out more cooperation in the future.

However, compared to everyone's optimism, Jiang Baili was not very optimistic. He directly found Zhang Tinglan.