Beiyang reactionaries

"Just like a layman, listening to your words is better than reading ten years of books. Your suggestions are very good and have inspired me a lot, giving me more understanding and ideas about the development of Shaanxi. The coal mine resources in Shaanxi There are many, and we should vigorously develop coal mining enterprises. However, the current traffic situation in Shaanxi is not very good, so the development of coal mining enterprises must be combined with the development of Shaanxi transportation, and we need to develop together. And we only know about Shaanxi. There are a lot of coal resources, but there is no complete information on the distribution of the specific coal resources. Governor Guo, I think so."

Duan Xun is really serious.

Not only because Duan Xun really wants to develop Shaanxi, but more importantly, Duan Xun wants Guo Xiren and Yu Youren to see his sincerity.Let them see that they really want to develop Shaanxi, not just lip service.

Again.

For people like Guo Xiren and Yu Youren who care deeply about Shaanxi, Duan Xun must let them feel his sincerity and make them feel that choosing themselves is the best result for Shaanxi.Tell them that in order for Shaanxi to develop, it is the most correct choice to choose itself.

Only with the support of local Shaanxi factions like Guo Xiren and Yu Youren can Duan Xun truly control Shaanxi.

"I will immediately send a telegram to Chengdu to transfer some teachers and students from the University of Geosciences in Chengdu to Shaanxi to explore the coal mine resources in Shaanxi and let us know the exact distribution of coal mines in Shaanxi. We only have the most detailed The best plan can only be made with the relevant information. Then we will discuss how to perfectly combine the development of the coal mine with the development of local transportation.”

"That's a good idea."

Li Zhongte nodded immediately.

At present, everyone knows that there are many coal mines in Shaanxi, but it is all because the locals discovered the coal mines.Since a long time ago, coal has been discovered in many places in Shaanxi.Then some small coal mines were opened, but coal was dug by local methods, completely by manpower.However, the specific situation of coal mines in Shaanxi, such as where they are distributed and how their reserves are, is not very clear to everyone.

Now that Duan Xun wants to send a professional team to carry out exploration, Li Zhongte is of course very supportive.

Guo Xiren also nodded.

Duan Xun's method is good.And it was even better than what I thought. Duan Xun not only considered the development of the coal mine, but also the development of transportation around the coal mine.Moreover, starting to dig coal also requires the surrounding supporting equipment to keep up.

In the early stage of coal mining, investment is also required.

In the current situation in Shaanxi, as long as it is a place to spend money, it still depends on Duan Xun.

"As for Yanchang Oilfield..."

Duan Xun paused, which made Li Zhongte very nervous.After the founding of the Republic of China, Li Zhongte was not only in Shaanxi, but also dealt with many senior government officials when he was in Beijing, explaining the importance of oil to them.It is hoped that the government will pay attention to the only Yanchang oil mine in the country and start to develop the oil industry.

But no one cares.

So seeing Duan Xun like this, Li Zhongte felt very upset.

"At this stage, I cannot build the Yanchang oil mine."

"Why? General Duan, don't look at the current domestic demand for oil, but the development of oil in foreign countries has been going on for many years. Moreover, the demand for oil in various industries is also very high. Oil is a very important Energy, we have to keep up."

Li Zhongte was very disappointed.

Although Guo Xiren doesn't like Duan Xun in his heart, he still admires Duan Xun's ability and vision very much.When introducing Duan Xun to Li Zhongte, he said that Duan Xun has his own plan for the development of Shaanxi, and it is very beneficial to Shaanxi.

And Li Zhongte thinks that Duan Xun is a young warlord, he must be better than those old warlords.

I didn't expect it to be the same.

Duan Xun saw that Li Zhongte was a little anxious, so he said directly: "As a layman, I very much agree with your judgment on oil. In a short time, oil will become the most important energy source in the world, and it will surpass coal in status. This We know from the most cutting-edge technological development in the world. Automobiles, airplanes, tanks from the European War, and oil-burning ships all indicate that the world's demand for oil will become higher and higher. More importantly, the chemical industry A major branch of China's development is the petrochemical industry. They all need large quantities of oil."

"General Duan, do you really think so?"

"Of course. The future world is inseparable from oil. At present, the annual production of cars in the United States is more than 100 million units, and this number is still growing rapidly. In the future, it is estimated that 400 million cars will be produced every year. This is still It’s just that in the United States, when things like cars become popular all over the world, and when the annual production of cars exceeds [-] million units, everyone thinks about how much oil they will need. In addition, in the future, the world’s military will pay attention to the development of aircraft and tanks, and it will There are oil-burning warships and oil-burning ships, and these things do not require a little bit of oil. So oil will become more and more important in the future, and its importance will surpass coal. I am sure of this.”

Li Zhongte's face was very good-looking.

Because after so many years, there are very few people who support their views like this.Not many people in China today see the importance of oil.Therefore, the more Li Zhongte looked at Duan Xun, the more pleasing to his eyes, so he said even more puzzled: "General Duan, since you are so optimistic about the importance of oil in the future, you should develop the Yanchang oil mine."

"How can I not know. But I know that I know, the current conditions are not yet ripe."

Duan Xun sighed and said: "Like laymen, there are still many problems in the large-scale development of my country's oil industry at present, and it is also out of touch with the actual situation. Let me talk about the Yanchang Oil Mine. First of all, the Yanchang Oil Mine is not mine. The area under control is not what I want. The second is that the traffic conditions in Yan’an are not very good, which is not conducive to the development of large oil fields. Third, our Chinese technology in this area is too poor, and there is no There are talents in this field, and there is no equipment in this field. The last reason is also a very important reason. I am short of money, and I don’t have much money to invest in the Yanchang oil mine. At least not at this stage.”

Duan Xun smiled bitterly.

Who doesn't know the benefits of the oil industry.

But Duan Xun is currently facing too many difficulties.The Yan'an side is desolate, and the traffic conditions are not very good.Duan Xun can't be allowed to extract oil by local methods. It must be necessary for oil extraction equipment to enter there.Moreover, a professional oil production team is also needed, but Duan Xun currently lacks them.To put it bluntly, there are no oil talents in China at present.

Another point is that Duan Xun is short of money.

Duan Xun currently has no money to invest in the oil industry.

joke.

Now Duan Xun spends most of the money from loans, except for the large sum of money obtained from the smoking ban.It was Wang Yongjiang and major domestic and foreign banks who borrowed the money. For the money, Duan Xun did not know how much of his property he had mortgaged.

Duan Xun borrowed so much money because he wanted to get Guan Yu back in two years.

If Guan Yu can't get it back by then, Duan Xun will not be able to repay the interest on these loans, and Duan Xun's own finances will go bankrupt by then.The money Duan Xun spends now must be spent on the most important things.Although oil is very important, it is not necessary for Duan Xun to develop now.

"This--"

Li Zhongte was very sorry after hearing what Duan Xun said.

But Duan Xun listed his own difficulties, and Li Zhongte couldn't say anything.Especially Duan Xun said that he has no money, this is the biggest reason.If you don't have money, what kind of oil industry do you develop.

"But this is temporary. As long as my funds can be recovered in the past few years, I will definitely take the lead in developing the Yanchang oil mine."

"kindness."

Duan Xun said so, Li Zhongte could only nod.

Then Duan Xun continued: "As for the use of natural grasslands to develop pastures, this is a good thing, and I think it should be encouraged. You don't need to tell me about this kind of thing. As long as Governor Guo is willing to promote it, there will be no problem."

"Yes."

Guo Xiren nodded.

In fact, Li Zhongte's several suggestions to Duan Xun this time should have been suggestions for the Shaanxi Provincial Government.But now that Duan Xun is in charge of Shaanxi strongly, many things cannot be bypassed by Duan Xun.That's why Li Zhongte told Duan Xun.

Maybe there is Guo Xiren's meaning in it.

When it came to the matter in the Guanzhong Plain, Duan Xun's face suddenly became more serious, and said: "The sky is big, not as big as eating. Other things can be delayed, and there should be no delay in eating. Guanzhong Plain I am not very clear about the matter, but since the problem is already very serious, it means that the problem of water conservancy in Weibei is imminent. The stability of agriculture is the stability of the region. This principle is universal. This must be taken seriously. Governor Guo, do you have any Nothing planned."

"General Duan, our provincial government means that from now on we will organize a large number of survey teams to survey the topography of Weibei, mainly to measure the topography of the Jinghe River Valley, Diao'erzui and the upper reaches of the irrigation area. The evaluation is from Diao'erzui through Miaoerling to Zhaojiaqiao Level and geological conditions, to see how to use the Jinghe River to irrigate the farmland downstream. Then make a design and carry out the construction of the Jinghe Canal.”

Duan Xun nodded slightly.

really.

Guo Xiren has a background in water conservancy, and he still speaks clearly when it comes to water conservancy projects.I already have a draft in my heart.

After thinking about it, he turned his head and said to Li Yizhi, "Mr. Li, I know you are an expert in this field. Please make a preliminary estimate of how many people need to be mobilized, how long it will take, and how much money will be needed."

"I have inspected the Weibei area, but I didn't conduct a survey carefully. However, according to my preliminary estimation, the preliminary survey will take at least half a year, and this is still under the condition of sufficient preparation. I think the survey and design alone will not It costs a lot of money, no more than 400. However, once the construction of the Jinghe Canal starts, it may require a lot of funds. According to my preliminary budget, if the most complete Jinghe Canal is built, it can irrigate Jingyang, Liquan, Sanyuan, The nine counties of Gaoling, Lintong, Fuping, Pucheng, Weinan, and Dali have more than 800 million mu of land. But in this case, the required funds will be very high, and it should be between 1000 million and [-] million. Of course, General Duan, this is just me My own preliminary thoughts. The specific things can only be determined after the specific survey is completed. The required funds may not be so much, or it may far exceed this amount."

Hearing Li Yizhi's introduction, Duan Xun also took a deep breath.