If he wanted to get back the equity smoothly, he had to carve out some interests. Zhang Tinglan weighed it for a long time, discussed it with Yang Yuting, and finally decided to purchase a batch of machines to strengthen the Fengtian arsenal, and at the same time introduce some Japanese technicians to enhance the technical level of the arsenal.
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It is very dangerous for the Japanese to come into contact with military production. After all, Japan is Fengtian's biggest imaginary enemy. When the factory was first built, Zhang Tinglan tried his best to reject it. However, the situation has changed now, and Fengtian arsenal actually has two locations.
One is in Fengtian and the other is in Fengcheng. The Fengtian department mainly cooperates with the United States and is responsible for producing some parts, but the Fengcheng department is the most important. It has technical talents and equipment obtained from Russia and has begun to produce pistol grenades.
equipment, and the recently acquired gun production line has also been moved to Fengcheng.
It can be said that Fengtian's arsenal is just a cover-up, and Fengcheng is the key. Zhang Tinglan is ready to cooperate with Japan and put the Fengtian arsenal in the open to dispel the Japanese's fear. Moreover, it can also be used to produce equipment that does not need to be kept secret.
In addition, the most critical thing is to be able to use Fengtian Arsenal to cultivate technical talents.
As long as the technicians mature, they will be sent to Fengcheng. In this way, it is equivalent to walking on two legs. The arsenal in Fengcheng will follow the Russian route, and Fengtian will follow the Japanese technical route. Although the technical levels of the two countries are not very good, but
They all have their merits, and they can broaden the horizons of Chinese technicians and prepare them for forming their own style in the future.
"Mr. Shida, we are planning to expand the Fengtian Arsenal to produce rifles and carbines, and of course we also hope to produce cannons. On this issue, we hope to get the cooperation of the Japanese. The five million loan will be used to purchase machinery and hire.
Japanese technician.”
As soon as he heard about the arsenal, Shitian's eyes suddenly lit up. In fact, the Japanese had been trying to find out the details of the Fengtian arsenal. However, the Fengtian government was strictly guarding it and Americans were involved. They had never had a chance, but now Zhang Tinglan mentioned it himself.
When he came out, he couldn't help but feel very excited.
If they can get involved in Fengtian Arsenal, the Japanese can control Fengjun's military industry, not only making huge profits. They can also understand Fengjun's combat effectiveness through the evaluation of weapons. As long as this is achieved, no matter how fierce Zhang Zuolin is,
None can escape the control of the Japanese.
He is still confident about this. After all, in Shitian's view, China has no technology, no equipment, and no understanding of management. All of this depends on the Japanese. They will be the emperors of the arsenal in the future. Shitian will be in trouble.
Nor would he know that Zhang Tinglan was targeting the Russians and already had other options. Japanese equipment and technology were just spare tires.
"In order to enhance the friendship with Zhang Sang, the imperial government can provide equipment and talents. However, the empire must own the shares of the arsenal, at least 40%, and the production of the arsenal must be managed by our personnel, and equipment will be purchased in the future.
I can only choose Japanese ones.”
He lost his land and learned it now and sold it. He also asked for shares, and he also wanted to get all the production management. If he agreed to such conditions, Fengtian Arsenal would definitely follow the old path of history and become a toy in the hands of the Japanese. Zhang Tinglan is
Absolutely not agree to that.
"The issue of shares is not negotiable. Specific technical issues can be left to Japan. As for macro management, we must obey our arrangements. In the future, we will have to openly bid for equipment. Of course, if the conditions are similar, we will give priority to purchasing Japanese machines.
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Shida also shook his head: "You must understand that no one except the Empire of Japan will help you develop military industry. These conditions are already very favorable."
What Shitian said is not wrong. On the one hand, the three eastern provinces are within the Japanese sphere of influence. Without their permission, it is difficult for machines from other countries to enter. On the other hand, the great powers are not willing to allow the development of new countries, such as the United States, Britain, France, etc.
Military equipment and heavy industrial equipment in the capital are strictly restricted.
Although Fengtian Arsenal has cooperated with the United States, it is currently just a sweatshop. Recently, Fengtian Arsenal is negotiating with the United States, hoping to introduce production lines for rifles and bullets. However, the Americans are very stuck and only promised to provide two outdated products.
bullet production line.
Zhang Tinglan has also seen through it. In a short period of time, he can no longer get more things from the United States. He can only turn his head and seek skin from the Japanese. Fortunately, the arsenal in Fengcheng has settled down and has a little foundation.
, even if the Fengtian Arsenal is exposed to the Japanese and the Japanese are allowed to intervene, Fengjun still has enough escape routes.
Zhang Zuolin was also listening. He was very clear about these matters and was very helpless. He could only compromise when necessary, so Lao Zhang opened his mouth and said: "Mr. Shitian, I can give you 10% of the shares, and the machine can also be used."
Priority will be given to purchasing from you. As for management, Fengtian must be the main focus. Your opinions can only be used as a reference. Otherwise, wouldn’t this arsenal be your branch?”
Upon hearing Zhang Zuolin's words, Shitian knew that this was the final bottom line, so he nodded and said, "In this case, I will discuss with the country as soon as possible to try to gain support."
"You must act quickly. If there is no reply within two days, I will have no choice but to make the confession public and arrest the suspect." As he said this, Lao Zhang turned his attention to Kawashima Naniwa and said coldly.
Said: "This guy has done a lot of evil in Fengtian, I don't want to see him again!"
Shitada also nodded. He had long wanted to use Kawashima Naniwa as a scapegoat, so he nodded in agreement without hesitation. Kawashima Naniwa also knew that he had been completely abandoned, as if all the bones in his body were removed in an instant.
It fell to the ground, like mud.
Someone had long taken him away like a chicken, and no one cared about his fate. Shida and the lost Okura Kihachiro left the handsome manor. Shida said to Okura: "Mr. Okura, this
The fault was yours, you can’t let the government bear the blame for you!”
Okura Kihachiro nodded reluctantly, and then said: "I will be responsible for the five million loan, and then it will be loaned to Zhang Zuolin in the name of the government."
Although Okura is extremely wealthy, he cannot withstand such losses. He lost two million by supporting the Revolutionary Party, and now it is five million. He also lost the controlling stake in Benxi Lake Coal and Iron Company.
Like a knife, it pierced the old man's heart, instantly making him ten years older and no longer having the energy to make trouble.
After they left, Zhang Tinglan and Lao Zhang were also discussing what to do next. Zhang Tinglan said: "Commander, the development strategy of the arsenal needs to be adjusted. Originally we were blindly rejecting the Japanese, but there are several harms in doing so. First of all,
It just makes the Japanese more afraid of us, and they will increase the intensity of investigation. Sooner or later, the smuggling between us and Russia will be exposed. The second is that the factory is for large-scale production after all. Now it is small and can be hidden.
But in the long run, we will definitely expand the scale and put it on the table. The third is that we need a lot of technology. Cooperation with the Japanese is both a risk and an opportunity. We can learn from the Japanese technology and experience."
Zhang Tinglan briefly introduced the reasons for cooperation with Japan, and then continued: "However, cooperation with the Japanese must be strictly limited to Fengtian Arsenal, and they must not be allowed to get involved in other arsenals, otherwise our details will be found out by Japan.
If there is any conflict with the Japanese again, we will have no chance of winning."
Lao Zhang nodded, and then said: "Cooperating with the Japanese is just playing tricks. Whether we tricked them or they tricked us depends on the method. Leave the maintenance factory in Fengcheng for the time being.
From now on, all the machinery and equipment obtained from Russia will be placed in Fengcheng, so we must always have some backup."
"Commander, Fengcheng is not a good choice. It is close to the Yalu River and the transportation is inconvenient. I think in the long run, it is more suitable to place it in Jilin. Of course, if conditions permit, we have to move inland. In short, try to stay away from the Japanese
, and at the same time, we must ensure convenient transportation and sufficient raw materials.”
When Lao Zhang heard that Zhang Tinglan's main request was to be placed in Jilin, he was moved in his heart. For selfish reasons, Zhang Zuoxiang was the governor of Dongbian Road. If the factory was placed in Fengcheng, it would be of great benefit to Zhang Tinglan.
But Zhang Tinglan could just start from the overall situation and didn't think about this at all. Instead, he suggested that it be placed in Jilin. This moved Lao Zhang very much. Zhang Tinglan, a young man, was different from the old-school figures. He didn't have so much selfishness. He was dedicated to himself and the whole world.
For the sake of Fengjun, Lao Zhang was very satisfied when he thought of this.
"Don't rush to move the maintenance shop to Jilin just yet. I think Chen Qiming's explosives workshop should be moved there first. Just let them use the name of a civilian explosives company, and we can make adjustments in the future."
Zhang Tinglan also nodded. He knew that Fengjun was still in the period of rapid expansion and its territory would continue to expand. It would not be too late to make a comprehensive layout after taking over the three eastern provinces.
But one thing is certain, the glory of Fengtian Arsenal will definitely be replaced by other factories. After all, this place has become an abandoned son in Lao Zhang's heart.
Two days passed in the blink of an eye. Shitian found Zhang Zuolin again, and the deal between the two parties was finally finalized. Fengtian obtained a controlling stake in Benxi Lake Coal and Iron Company, and Japan naturally intervened in Fengtian Arsenal.
After receiving this news, the happiest person was Kuang Rongguang. He found Zhang Tinglan excitedly, his eye circles were slightly red, and he said in an excited voice: "I'd like to say that during the Qing Dynasty, the Japanese forcibly mined the coal mines in Benxi. At that time,
The Qing government sent me to survey the coal mines and estimate their value, but in the end, I only got back half of the shares. Speaking of which, it was still controlled by the Japanese. I didn’t expect that you could get the controlling stake back, even though it was only 100%.
One-third of the equity, with this thing, our voice in the factory will increase infinitely!"
"Steel is the backbone of the country, and it must be controlled no matter what." (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!