As a Shaoxing master, settling accounts is the most basic ability. One mortar costs 7,500 oceans, and 20 mortars cost 150,000 oceans. According to Zhang Tinglan's style of doing things, there will be a lion's mouth on the shell, and there will be no 200 mortars.
Wan can't be taken down, and the grenade is also a big one. Zhang Xun also has 20,000 to 30,000 soldiers. If one man has three grenades, it will cost 100,000. In total, it is 800,000, and another one million.
This time Gao Xiaoshan brought a total of three million, which is not a small sum. Zhang Xun also specifically stated that he would buy machine guns and cannons to increase his firepower as much as possible. But after buying grenades and mortars, he
I only have more than 500,000 yuan left on hand and can't buy anything.
And according to convention, when you go out to buy weapons, there must be some kickback. According to convention, putting 20% in your pocket is considered kind. If you calculate it like this, he won't be able to sell anything.
Zhang Tinglan also saw Gao Xiaoshan's dilemma from the side, so he said with a smile: "Mr. Gao, since it's hard to decide for the time being, let's look at other things. Fengjun also sells cannons, including Japanese ones, Russian ones, and so on.
There is the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In addition, we have also signed a supply agreement with the Allied Powers. Fengtian specializes in producing various military supplies for the great powers. There are many types and everything is available. There is no shortage of military uniforms, shoes and socks, kettles and lunch boxes, tents and quilts, and there are also specialized
If you are willing, Fengtian has the ability to arm an army according to the standards of the great powers!"
Although Zhang Tinglan's words are bragging, after two years of accumulation, Feng Jun already has a certain financial background. If the factories along the Middle East Road are sorted out, the three northeastern provinces can almost catch up with the level of the third-rate industrial countries in Europe. Of course, they are still far behind the great powers.
There is still a huge difference in distance.
But after all, Fengjun relies on the huge China. As long as industrialization starts, it will have unparalleled advantages. Its development potential can definitely be ranked first in the world. As long as the Chinese are given some time, they can catch up with the forefront of the world and even return to the top.
There are no problems, Zhang Tinglan is very sure of this.
Next, Zhang Tinglan took Zhou Xiaoshan to visit several munitions factories and saw the cans, engineer shovels, military uniforms and other things produced in Fengtian. These things can be exported to the great powers. There is no problem at all in dismissing Gao Xiaoshan, a bumpkin.
Gao Xiaoshan was immediately dumbfounded by these industrialized production methods, as if Grandma Liu had entered the Grand View Garden, and her eyesight was simply not enough.
One round of strikes was not over. A new strike began again. Zhang Tinglan took Zhou Xiaoshan to see the artillery. There were hundreds of artillery pieces stored in the warehouse. There were Japanese Type 41 mountain cannons, Russian 76mm mountain cannons,
There are also some German and Austro-Hungarian artillery, all neatly placed in front of you. The cold barrels exude a strong sense of power.
Of course, these artillery pieces are second-hand goods, but for the vast majority of the Chinese government, including the Beiyang government, it is a great blessing to be equipped with all the artillery pieces. After all, they do not produce them themselves. They all point to them from foreign countries.
Buy it. The powerful powers are so cruel that Zhang Tinglan can't keep up with them. Not only do they ask for a very high price, but they also have to give up various privileges and even bear the label of a traitor.
Even so, the great powers were still unwilling to sell. There were various restrictions on backward countries, and artillery and machine guns were impossible to buy. But the more this happened, the more Gao Xiaoshan felt that Fengjun was mysterious and unpredictable. How could they act like magic?
There are so many cannons.
Not only can he equip himself, but he can also sell them in large quantities. I'm afraid Prime Minister Duan doesn't have the courage to do so. The more he thinks about it, the more confused he becomes. Gao Xiaoshan can't figure it out even if he racks his brains. But one thing is for sure, he has been completely knocked unconscious.
, numbed by those sophisticated equipment.
No wonder Fengjun was able to defeat the Russians, snatch food from the tiger's mouth, and regain the Middle East Road. His foundation was indeed extremely strong. Everything he brought out attracted him. If he could buy all these things back, the army's combat effectiveness would definitely be doubled.
increase.
But although the idea is good, the reality is cruel. With his pocket, the things he can sell are too limited. Even if the price is doubled, he can't buy much. Gao Xiaoshan is like a poor man,
Suddenly there was a banquet of Manchus and Han people in front of me, and I didn’t know where to start.
He wanted everything, but reality told him that he had to make a choice. At this time, Zhang Tinglan made a very considerate suggestion.
"Mr. Gao, I will make a list of the prices of various equipment and give it to you. Then you can make a decision based on the list. Just let me know what you want to buy, and we will discuss the specific contract!"
When Gao Xiaoshan heard this idea, he quickly nodded in agreement. He really needed to think about it carefully, otherwise he really wouldn't have made up his mind.
Seeing Gao Xiaoshan leaving in a hurry, Tao Jiping, who was in charge of the arsenal, said to Zhang Tinglan: "Don't look at Zhang Xun occupying three provinces, which is a barren land compared with the three eastern provinces. How much money do they have, even if they have all the weapons?"
If you put it in front of them, I’m afraid they can’t afford much!”
"Director Tao, do you think it's a bit redundant for me to show him so many things?"
Tao Jiping waved his hands repeatedly: "That's not what I meant, I just don't understand. I guess they can only buy some rifles at most. If they buy two more cannons, they will have no money in their pockets. Why not just raise the price of the rifles to a hundred
Above the ocean, you can make a lot of money and make more money this way."
Zhang Tinglan showed a proud smile on his face: "Director Tao, if a warlord from the northwest or southwest comes, I will definitely do what you say, but Zhang Xun is different. The three provinces he controls are bordering ours. I am
Deliberately making it unaffordable for them."
Tao Jiping's mind was racing, but he was still a little confused about Zhang Tinglan's words.
"Rehe, Suiyuan, and Chahar are barren lands in Zhang Xun's eyes, but there are many mineral resources underground. In the next step, various factories in Fengtian will be established, which will naturally require a large amount of raw materials. They must
Start in advance. It doesn’t matter if you can’t afford weapons. You can exchange them with land. Give us the mines and give us millions of acres of grassland. These things are not worth a few weapons!"
After Zhang Tinglan broke the window paper, Tao Jiping woke up from a dream. No wonder Zhang Tinglan was able to sit in a high position at such a young age. His style and vision were indeed beyond the reach of ordinary people. It turned out that he was not staring at just a mere person.
Monetary interests, but aiming at mineral resources and pastures!
As long as there is a large-scale mine, it will be no problem to generate tens of millions of profits, and it can also drive the development of an industry. The income cannot be measured in money at all. In comparison, weapons worth a few million are indeed inconsequential.
As a latecomer, Zhang Tinglan knew very well that the three places controlled by Zhang Xun were Inner Mongolia in later generations. There were indeed an amazing amount of mineral resources buried under the vast grasslands, including coal, iron, rare earths and other resources. Of course, rare earths are not used yet. But
Coal and iron were urgently needed by the Feng army.
Zhang Tinglan has already started construction of Anshan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd., but one Anshan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. is definitely not enough, and concentrating all industries in the three northeastern provinces is also risky. If China and Japan confront each other, aircraft can still threaten most of the factories in Fengtian. In the spirit of not throwing eggs
Put it in a basket. Zhang Tinglan is already looking for the next batch of steel plants.
Two of the steel plants fell into Zhang Tinglan's sight. One is the Tonghua Iron and Steel Plant in Jilin, and the other is the Baotou Iron and Steel Plant. Tonghua Iron and Steel is closer to the border with North Korea and is far less potential than Baotou, while Baotou Iron and Steel
The factory happened to be located in the current territory of Suiyuan, under the rule of Zhang Xun. Zhang Tinglan had already set his sights here.
If you want to fight against the Japanese, you must have sufficient strategic depth. Marching to the northwest is Zhang Tinglan's stated goal. To carry out enclosure movements in the northwest in advance and get all important resources into your own hands, you need to prepare now.
Something happened.
In addition, Fengjun also needs a large number of horses, not only for the development of cavalry, but also for infantry transportation. Especially after Fengjun is equipped with a large number of artillery, one cannon requires eight horses or ten horses to pull it, and there is no pasture.
But no, this arms deal gave Zhang Tinglan a good opportunity to expand his land.
Zhang Tinglan found Lao Zhang and reported his ideas to Lao Zhang. Zhang Zuolin was of course extremely supportive, and as an old beard, Zhang Zuolin was more ruthless than Zhang Tinglan.
"I would like to say that in this arms trade, it is better to learn from the foreigners and see how they sell things. Not only do they charge extremely high prices, but they also want all kinds of privileges. We can also take the medicine according to the prescription. The three provinces of Rehe are open to us and allow us to do so.
Fengtian businessmen should be given tax incentives for investment, and can we also supervise their taxes to ensure that they can repay their arms debts? Can these be discussed?"
When Zhang Tinglan heard this, he couldn't help but give Lao Zhang a thumbs up. He is indeed a tycoon of his generation. His learning ability is indeed amazing. He actually figured out how to make the most of the arms sales card so quickly.
"Commander, you always think so clearly, I will leave the business to you to negotiate, lest I ask for a lower price and lose your face!"
Zhang Zuolin immediately shook his head: "Absolutely not. I am a great commander. How can I argue with others? It would be embarrassing. I will leave this matter to you. As long as it is done, I will get a big reward!"
There was a hint of mystery and joking in Lao Zhang's tone, and there was a faint smile on the corner of his mouth. Zhang Tinglan suddenly felt a bad feeling.
"What are you planning to reward?" Zhang Tinglan asked tentatively.
"Silly boy, of course this is your life-long event. Fengzhi is already pregnant, and I, Lao Zhang, are going to be a grandfather. You are older than Han Qing, so you can't put it off like this. You were so busy that you didn't have the chance now.
Fengjun's foundation is getting more and more solid, he doesn't have so many things to be busy with, and it's time to start a family."
Lao Zhang said and patted Zhang Tinglan on the shoulder: "Sorry, I have worked hard for you in the past two years. You have contributed a lot to Fengjun being where he is today. This wedding must be a lively one. The Zhou family is also a famous family.
, can be worthy of you. I have asked someone to send a letter to Xu Shichang, asking him to come forward and act as a matchmaker for you. In just two or three months, the marriage will be arranged, and by next year, Fu Chen will be able to marry her.
It’s a grandson. I’ve promised it in advance, whether it’s a boy or a girl, I will be their godfather, and no one can try to steal it from me!”
Lao Zhang had actually been prepared for it, so Zhang Tinglan could only agree happily.
The next day, Gao Xiaoshan found Zhang Tinglan. His hair was a little disheveled, his eye circles were red, and there was eye droppings hanging from the corners of his eyes. He didn't have time to clean them up. He looked like he hadn't slept all night.
"Mr. Gao, have you decided what you want to buy?"
Gao Xiaoshan sighed: "To be honest, I want to buy everything, but I am really short of money. I can only buy 10,000 rifles, 20 mortars, and 12 Type 41 mountain cannons.
Buy another hundred thousand grenades."
Zhang Tinglan remained calm, did some math, and said with a smile: "Mr. Gao, after buying the weapons, you'd better send some people over to learn how to operate them, especially mortars. You haven't prepared them before."
When Gao Xiaoshan heard Zhang Tinglan mention training, his eyes widened immediately. There was no doubt that this was another expense, and he didn't have much profit left for himself.
"How much does this cost?"
"It costs 200,000 yuan anyway. The brothers have gained this experience with their lives and cannot teach it to others in vain."
Gao Xiaoshan's face turned a little green. He spent 300,000 yuan on selling ten mountain cannons. He only had about 200,000 yuan left in profit. Do he still have to hand over all of them?
Zhang Tinglan ignored him, but looked down at the transaction list, and said inadvertently: "Actually, we accept a variety of payment methods, not necessarily all with real money!" (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature, novels.