A few French soldiers were still slightly scrupulous and did not want to be embarrassed in front of the "Japanese", so they turned and left. The woman collapsed on the ground in panic, and her little child lay beside her mother crying. The Germans around them saw
This poor, somewhat lucky mother and daughter all showed anger and resentment.
Especially the young man with a mustache, who had a stern look on his face, walked over in a few steps, helped the poor mother up, and then came to Xia Han and bowed deeply to him.
"Thank you, Japanese friends, for saving this poor mother." Not only this mustache, but also some Germans around him showed gratitude. When all Germans were at their most helpless and miserable,
Being able to lend a helping hand, even if it is just a little help, will make people deeply moved. This is the so-called help in times of need.
"I lied. We are from China, not Japan. From a Chinese perspective, we understand the feeling of the country being trampled on, because we endure this situation every day. I hope God will bless Germany.
, let you stand up again!"
The translator relayed Xia Han's words to the Germans around him. Mustache was immediately shocked. For them, China is synonymous with poverty and backwardness. All Chinese people drag a pig tail, are ignorant, backward, dirty and wretched.
But the few people in front of them completely subverted their inherent concepts. They were polite and helpful, which was really unexpected. After Mustache was stunned for a while, he bowed again and said: "Please, please."
I get to know China again, and I believe that one day both Germany and China will be able to escape their tragic fate, their people will enjoy the dignity they deserve, and their majesty will be recognized by the world. The two countries can join hands to
, become a true ally!”
Mustache was a little excited when he spoke, and he waved his fists unconsciously. Xia Han listened and found it a little funny. He was just a businessman, and the mustache seemed to have a lower status than himself, but here he talked about the alliance between the two countries.
The question is, isn’t it too ridiculous?
"It's just a piece of cake. We still have to find a hotel. See you later!"
Watching Xia Han and the others leave, Mustache clenched his fists tightly: "I, Adolf Hitler! I am not talking empty words. One day, Germany will undergo earth-shaking changes in my hands!"
Xia Han obviously only regarded this mustache as a somewhat neurotic young man. He didn't know what kind of huge waves this seemingly ordinary guy would cause! He also didn't know how this encounter would affect Sino-German relations in the future.
Impact! What Xia Han wants to find out most right now is what the industrial level of Germany is, what they need, and where to start.
After settling in, Xia Han and others split up and took a closer look at the situation in the Ruhr area. The French are still in control here. In order to punish Germany, they continue to demolish German factories and remove all the machines.
Take it to France. On the railway line, there are a large number of trains transporting various materials every day.
After Xia Han and the others saw these things, they couldn't help but swallow their saliva. These were all things that Feng Jun dreamed of now, but the French were carted away like garbage and then discarded in the wilderness. It was simply a waste of natural resources. Xia Han had already
I made up my mind to find a way to get a batch of these machines back.
At this time, Chen Qiming, Kuang Rongguang and others also rushed to the Ruhr area one after another. After everyone met, everyone was very emotional. Kuang Rongguang said with a smile: "I drooled all the way, and I couldn't see anything."
It’s a good thing, and I want to get everything back. But our funds are limited, and the great powers won’t let us move it casually. The most difficult thing now is how to choose!”
"What Mr. Kuang said is absolutely correct. There are many large factories in Germany, such as Rheinmetall, Krupp, Hamburg Shipyard, etc., all of which have been occupied by the Allied Powers and are dismantling a large number of machinery and equipment." Chen Qiming was also very emotional.
Said: "It doesn't take too much. As long as we can get one-tenth of it and digest it thoroughly, we will have the capital to compete with Japan. I would like to say that it is really wise for us to come to Europe to hunt for bargains. It's just that there are too many good things."
, we must discuss carefully which ones we should choose."
Several people all sat together, and Xia Han first explained what he had sorted out: "The Ruhr area is rich in coal resources and has numerous steel plants. Its total output accounts for 10% of Germany's total output, with an annual output of hundreds of thousands of tons.
Even large factories with millions of tons. Now the entire Ruhr area is controlled by the French. They have dismantled a large number of machines, including blast furnaces of 500 tons or even 1,000 tons. It makes people really greedy to see them!"
The blast furnace Anshan Iron and Steel obtained from Russia only weighed more than 100 tons, less than 200 tons, and its maximum annual output was just over 50,000 tons. However, there are actually more than 500 tons of blast furnaces in Germany, as well as thousands of tons.
Yes, if we can get one back, it can match the output of ten Anshan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd.
The annual steel production can exceed 500,000 tons at once, which is almost the same as that of its evil neighbor Japan. Fengjun will definitely reach the sky in one step.
Kuang Rongguang thought for a while and said: "Don't think about it. After the French dismantled the large blast furnace, they must have kept a very strict eye on it. Moreover, such a large equipment requires too many supporting things, and we are not the technicians to solve it."
Yes, it’s better to think of something easier to do!”
Xia Han also smiled and said: "I also know that it is too difficult, I just look at it with greed. In fact, what I am eyeing is a three-hundred-ton blast furnace, and another two-hundred-ton blast furnace, which belongs to two factories.
It has been controlled by the French and has not yet decided to dismantle it. I think we still have a chance."
The confidentiality of this bargain-hunting operation is still very strong. Countries in the United States and Europe have restricted the development of backward countries. If they know that the machines are shipped to China, there will be absolutely no chance. Therefore, Xia Han and the others also know very well that they cannot choose those that are too eye-catching.
thing.
And it is unrealistic to just focus on the best things. The industrial level of the three northeastern provinces is there. After getting the good things back, no one will even know how to operate them, and it will be a waste of effort. Therefore, Xia Han chooses equipment and adheres to two principles:
First, the things must be relatively advanced, and you cannot buy them back as a bunch of junk. Second, try not to attract the attention of outsiders.
The two steel plants he chose were both medium-sized and newly put into production in Germany. Their technical level was not weak either. Xia Han had calculated that if these two blast furnaces and supporting equipment were moved to Fengtian, Zhang Tinglan was brewing
Tonghua Iron and Steel Plant and Baotou Iron and Steel Plant can start preparations for construction.
In terms of scale, the annual output of the two factories can be at least more than 200,000 tons, and can even reach 300,000 tons. After the completion of the two factories, plus Anshan Iron and Steel's production capacity, the steel output can exceed 500,000 tons, reaching six
Seven hundred thousand tons, this number is almost the same as Japan in 1917.
Of course, it will take two or three years to fully build the factory, but even taking this time into account, by then, it will mean that the gap between the steel industry in the three northeastern provinces and Japan will be shortened to less than five years!
Five years! It seems very long, but in fact, because Japan has to invest a large amount of steel in the naval field, the investment in the army field will be insufficient. By then, the equipment level of the Fengjun Army will be able to compete with Japan. If the little devil wants to
If the threat of force is used again, Fengjun will really have the confidence to dare to fight Japan. Even if he will suffer losses at sea, he will definitely not be afraid of the Japanese on land.
Feng Jun also planned many industrial development plans and set the goal of surpassing Japan, but after all, that was just a goal. Now for the first time, everyone saw the hope of catching up with the Japanese in the steel industry, and everyone couldn't help but feel excited.
The mood is high.
After Xia Han finished talking about the steel industry, he continued: "In addition to steel, there is another important industry in the Ruhr area, which is fertilizer production. This is the center of nitrogen fertilizer production in Germany. Before the old chief came, in addition to
In addition to explaining our military industry, the most mentioned thing is fertilizer. Only by getting this stuff can our people not go hungry."
Chen Qiming also smiled and nodded: "I have also paid attention to this aspect. German physicist Haber developed ammonia synthesis technology. With this technology, a large amount of nitrogen in the air is converted into ammonia, which is the basis for the production of nitrogen fertilizer.
, this technology is currently mastered by the Baden Aniline and Soda Ash Company, the largest chemical factory in Germany. In 1912, they built a combined device with a daily output of thirty tons. Since then, humans have been able to operate ammonia synthesis on a large scale.
And I also want to tell you that synthetic ammonia can not only be used as a chemical fertilizer, but can also be used to produce ammonium nitrate. This is both a chemical fertilizer and a relatively cheap explosive. Although its power is somewhat lacking, it is cheap and easy to produce. It is a good choice.
The best choice for the military.”
After Chen Qiming proposed the ammonia synthesis technology, everyone present nodded. This is also a technology that must be obtained. It not only has broad uses in agriculture, but also has great value in the military. Such a good thing for both military and civilian use,
If you let it go, it would be a crime.
Chen Qiming continued: "In addition to this technology, I also have my eye on a glass factory, which should be brought back to Fengtian. We are now running large schools and need a lot of experimental equipment. They are all made of glass, and the same is true for hospitals.
In this way, the most important thing is that we also need to produce sights for artillery and firearms. Ordinary glass for sights is not suitable. It must be high-quality optical glass. Looking at countries around the world, Germany has the strongest technical level in this regard. In addition, I
It is recommended that we also get a communications equipment factory to produce radios, telephones, telegraphs and other equipment, which are also good things for both military and civilian use."
Kuang Rongguang nodded aside: "These items mentioned by Qiming are all critical and must be obtained. In addition, Zhu Yan also told us to obtain production lines for cars and tractors. I chose Mercedes-Benz. They were the first
The company that produces automobiles has strong technology and can also produce aero engines, but it is also encountering difficulties now. If we can recruit some of the company's technical talents back, it will also be a help to our aircraft development!"
Kuang Rongguang's words made everyone nod frequently, and he continued: "In addition, I also learned something. We can't just focus on the products, but also on the factories that manufacture the machines. The industry is a chain. We only need to start from the source and integrate the entire chain.
Only when the chain is in hand can we be completely independent. Otherwise, if we just take these devices back, what should we do if they malfunction or even get damaged?"
Kuang Rongguang raised a sharp question, which involves the fundamental issue of industrial production. You must have the ability to manufacture mechanical equipment, so that you can continuously produce key equipment according to your own needs without worrying about being controlled by others.
"I suggest that we pay attention to those machine manufacturing companies, get more machine tools, and then learn to produce our own machines."
"Mr. Kuang, what you said makes more sense. It's just that many of these technologies and equipment are very sensitive. The Germans will not sell them easily. Moreover, if the Germans nod, the Allies will also block it. Everyone should think about what name to use.
, can get these things back."
Kuang Rongguang frowned slightly, and then said: "The steel industry is the foundation of everything. Let's start with the steel factory. Xia Han, I don't think we need to follow the German path. Instead, we can directly communicate with the French and bribe them."
, ask them to dismantle the equipment directly. You might as well just use the name of an American company, say that you are purchasing scrap steel, and get the machine!"
"Mr. Kuang is indeed very scheming. This method is great!" Xia Han smiled and nodded. I will prepare now. (To be continued...)