As the name suggests, the White Disaster means that due to the inability to graze after heavy snowfalls, a large number of grassland people's livestock will starve to death. Not only the cattle and sheep, but also the population will also be greatly reduced. Every winter is a disaster for the old, weak, women and children.
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This situation has lasted for thousands of years. Chinese dynasties have occupied the grassland areas many times. However, after the national power declined, they had to give up. It is precisely because the output of the grassland areas is limited and cannot feed too many people. The Central Plains dynasties occupied
These areas required a huge investment of financial resources, which was beyond the capabilities of the empire, and they had to be abandoned in the end. This was the case in the Han and Tang dynasties.
However, after entering the industrial age, these things have changed, and more wealth can be created from grasslands, such as cattle, sheep, and minerals, which are all important sources of wealth.
"My nephew opened a cannery in Fengtian. Now he mainly produces military cans for Britain and Russia. We need a lot of cheap meat. I want as many frozen animals on the grassland as I can get."
Wu Junsheng mentioned the issue of making money, but he actually wanted to trick Zhang Tinglan and get to know Zhang Zuolin's strength. Unexpectedly, Zhang Tinglan actually pointed out a way for him to make money. Old Wu's head turned rapidly, thinking about the feasibility.
"My nephew, since you are producing cans for Britain and Russia, how can you use dead cattle and sheep? What if the powers find out and come to cause trouble?"
"Haha, Brother Tinglan is very courageous." Zhang Xueliang said with a smile: "These are all trivial matters, and there are even more serious ones. Even dead rats dare to put them in. I went to that cannery once and I never want to do it again in my life.
Eat canned food!”
After Zhang Xueliang heard that the cannery was established, he excitedly went to see it. The rancid smell of rotten meat was indescribable. Even if his nostrils were blocked, the disgusting smell seemed to invade through the skin. It was simply pervasive.
Especially at that time, the weather was very hot, and maggots appeared on the meat. Anyone who looked at it would be nauseated. However, for such a factory, the production capacity is still expanding, solving the work problems of thousands of people, and generating profits approaching one million.
Dayang is simply a money tree.
"The European battlefield consumes too much. What the great powers need is a source of food with low price and stable supply. As for the quality, I really don't care much. Moreover, the weather is already cold, and the dead cattle and sheep have been frozen, so they will not spoil."
Wu Junsheng shook his big head: "I don't understand the affairs of the great powers, but since you said it can be done, nephew, I believe it. Can you tell me how much money you can get? It will make me happy."
Although Wu Junsheng's words are polite, the implicit meaning is that if you can't make too much money, I won't talk nonsense to you. I won't do anything to offend the great powers!
"I made preliminary calculations. Dead cows and sheep will be purchased at one copper per catty, as much as there is."
At present, one ocean can be exchanged for forty or fifty coins, and one condom is worth five coppers. According to the purchase price set by Zhang Tinglan, two fat sheep weighing more than 100 kilograms can be exchanged for one ocean. This price is not low. If it can
If you get tens of thousands of cattle and sheep, you can get tens of thousands of oceans, and if you get hundreds of thousands, you can get hundreds of thousands of oceans.
Wu Junsheng quickly settled the account. Originally, his cavalry brigade's annual military salary was less than 100,000 yuan. If he had not guarded the grassland and been able to graze his own cattle, he could have extorted businessmen and even sold opium to get some.
Money, otherwise Lao Wu wouldn't be able to survive at all.
Even if they can get an extra thirty to fifty thousand yuan a year, the situation of the cavalry brigade will be greatly improved, the brothers will be able to eat better, their training will be increased a lot, and their combat effectiveness will be stronger. Thinking of these benefits, Wu Junsheng is already tempted.
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In fact, for Zhang Tinglan, this is also a very cost-effective deal. According to the market price, a Yang can basically only buy 20 kilograms of meat in Fengtian, but if you buy these dead cattle and sheep, you can get 200 kilograms.
This is a tenfold difference.
Of course, the fur and water of the obtained cattle and sheep must be removed. The actual meat yield is close to half, which is 100 kilograms of meat, but this is still very cost-effective.
"Not only beef and mutton, but other things can also be used. For example, we can process fur into leather clothing. It doesn't need to be too refined, just can keep warm. Russians will definitely flock to it. There are also textile factories in Fengtian, and wool can also be purchased and processed into felt blankets.
, even if it is rough and the common people are unwilling to use it, you can still buy it in Europe, and the soldiers will not care about it. In addition, the intestines of cattle and sheep can also be used and processed into casings, which can be sold to Europe and produced by ourselves.
Sausage. All of them are a way to make money. I estimate that if they are developed, it will not be a problem to make five or six million yuan a year. Of course, there may be more in the future!"
Zhang Tinglan is not bragging casually. This is a complete industrial chain. If it is established, thousands of farmers and herdsmen will benefit. Each link can bring a lot of profits. Wu Junsheng will be given 500,000 yuan.
, is just a small boss, the real profit still falls in Zhang Tinglan’s pocket.
But just this five hundred thousand was enough to knock Wu Junsheng unconscious. Wu Da's tongue was even bigger. He had always thought that Taonan was a barren place. Apart from raising cattle and sheep, the only thing he could do was grow opium. Now
He suddenly woke up. It turned out that there was still so much to do about cattle and sheep, and there was so much wealth to be made. Zhang Tinglan's words completely overturned Wu Junsheng's ideas and made him almost sluggish.
The nephew Wu Kaijie on the side was also wide-eyed. He had never thought that money could be so easy to make. If there were an extra five hundred thousand yuan a year, the cavalry brigade could be expanded into a cavalry division. Zhang Tinglan seemed not to be older than himself, but he
He has the ability to make clouds and rain with his hands. Zhang Xueliang calls him a good fortune boy. This is the ability to turn stone into gold.
Seeing that Mr. Wu was a little distracted, Zhang Tinglan secretly smiled in his heart. He had already thought of a way to win over Wu Junsheng. It was useless to talk to such an old man with empty words. They would not be fooled. There were only real benefits.
It can impress them and make them obedient.
"Uncle, we are all members of our own family. I would be a little uneasy if you were asked to work so hard to buy cattle and sheep before sending them to Fengtian."
"It's not hard work, it's not hard work!" Old Wu grinned widely and said, "My nephew showed us a clear path. We should do some work. How can we call it hard work?"
"What I mean is to open a branch of the cannery factory in Taonan, and the textile factory will also invest some funds to build a woolen mill in Taonan. I will leave you 30% of the shares in the factory. The cavalry brigade only needs to be responsible for ensuring safety.
You will always receive money based on shares!”
Wu Junsheng is not a fool. Now that he has woken up, the people's help is not in vain, and most of the money is taken by others. But even so, Wu Junsheng cannot refuse. After all, the temptation in front of him is too great.
"Eldest nephew, don't worry. I will fully cooperate. The second uncle has been afraid of poverty these years. Finally, he has a way to make money. He must not miss it!"
Both sides are very smart people, and it is clear at one point that they have given such great benefits, so they naturally want to reciprocate, loyal to Zhang Zuolin, and support the new governor wholeheartedly.
Building a factory in Taonan will not only win over Wu Junsheng, but more importantly, it can influence the grassland and extend its economic influence deep into the grassland. As long as the economy of Outer Mongolia is tied to the Central Plains, even if the nobles of Outer Mongolia want to be independent,
I'm afraid it's also difficult to achieve.
Sharing weal and woe in the economy is far more reliable than national sentiments. The common people have an account in their hearts, and they will follow whoever has more benefits. After all, those independent bastards are still a minority. As long as the silent majority are drawn over, let them know that only
Only by integrating with China can we have a better life, and the tendency to be independent will naturally disappear.
In fact, Russia's invasion of Outer Mongolia also started from an economic perspective. It controlled the mines in Outer Mongolia, purchased the herdsmen's cattle and sheep, and then corrupted the upper class nobles and encouraged them to split from China. Zhang Tinglan also wanted to adopt the same method. The only way
The difference is that he wants to win back the hearts of the people in Outer Mongolia.
Of course, there is no need to reveal these plans to Wu Junsheng. Wu Datongue can't understand them. As long as he can be obedient, it is enough.
Wu Junsheng took them to Taonan, arranged the best accommodation, and immediately held a banquet and entertained them warmly. Old Wu also called all his subordinates over to introduce Zhang Tinglan and Zhang Xueliang cordially.
"Brothers, Zhang Yushuai asked Zhuoyan and Han Qing to come and see us with gifts. He gave us a thousand sets of cotton-padded clothes, 50,000 yuan, fifty pistols, and two hundred brand-new water rifles. Yushuai
Treat our brothers well, and everyone must keep Yushuai's good intentions in mind, and support whoever eats them, and we will listen to Yushuai's advice from now on."
Wu Datongue pulled Zhang Tinglan and said to everyone: "You all listen, Zhuoyan and I chatted a lot on the way. Zhuoyan pointed out the way to make a fortune for us. He wants to help us build a cannery and a wool spinning factory.
Factory, we enjoy the dividends from Gangu. Zhu Yuan has done me a lot of help and is our great benefactor. From now on, he will be my nephew, even closer than a real nephew!"
After a few glasses of water and wine, Wu Junsheng was very excited. He was full of good things about Zhang Zuolin and was very polite to Zhang Tinglan. Of course Zhang Tinglan knew that this was all about money, so he directly talked about the investment at the table.
Make it clear and reassure everyone.
"Dear uncles and uncles, after my nephew returns to Fengtian, he will send someone over to arrange the investment. The first batch of investments will be 200,000 yuan, and I will use another 50,000 yuan as an advance payment for the purchase of cattle and sheep. After development,
There will be more investments, and everyone can make money together!"
Real money and silver were placed in front of them. The officers of the cavalry brigade were very happy. With so much money in front of them, even if Wu Junsheng took the bulk, they could still drink some soup. Therefore, everyone's nature became higher and higher, and they could be said to be guests and hosts.
Have fun.
On the next day, Wu Junsheng took Zhang Tinglan and the others to his horse farm again: "Second uncle has no other hobby in his life, but he loves horses. Men, when a horse is prancing and a sword is raised, it is the most majestic and manly. I will also let you Meet my collection of BMWs!”
As soon as they arrived at the racecourse, they heard Herod's neighing sound coming from the door. The sound was so loud that it shook the eardrums. Wu Junsheng and Zhang Tinglan couldn't help but look back. (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, novels are better. Update faster!