The warlord's favorite thing is nothing more than weapons, and of course, a production line that can produce weapons. When Fred said this, Zhang Tinglan also showed a look of joy.
"Old friend, please tell me first what it is, and then I have some good news to tell you, which will definitely surprise you!"
"Zhang, I knew your trip to Beijing would not be in vain." Fred said with a smile: "It's four artillery pieces, a 122mm caliber howitzer. As far as I know, your domestic army
There are very few large-caliber heavy artillery, I believe you will be interested in them."
Zhang Tinglan was overjoyed when he heard this. Artillery is the god of war, and artillery is also the core of the continental army. It has the power to influence the war. As Fred said, the main equipment of the Beiyang armies is 75
Millimeter artillery, compared with the army artillery in various countries around the world, is already insufficient in power.
The Beiyang Army seemed to have discovered this problem during training. It increased the number of artillery pieces per battalion to eighteen, and one division had fifty-four artillery pieces. It seemed that they wanted to make up for the lack of power through the number of artillery pieces.
However, military organization is never such a simple matter. Logistics and mobility must also be considered, especially China's poor road conditions. Such an organization is completely nonsense.
Fengjun's biggest imaginary enemies are Japan and Russia. The industrial levels of these two countries are far ahead of China, and their armies are also equipped with large numbers of large-caliber heavy artillery. If Fengjun does not have heavy artillery, there is no way it can even think of fighting against them.
If Fred can get four cannons, he can get more, and the Fengjun's artillery strength will be doubled. Zhang Tinglan is naturally ecstatic.
"Old friend, artillery is of course a good thing, but there are only four of them, which are only enough equipment for one company. It is really too little!"
"Don't be dissatisfied, this has almost killed me!" Fred said with an exaggerated expression: "Zhang, Russia is working hard and has very strict arms control, especially these sophisticated heavy artillery, which are being used by the Russians
I kept an eye on them. After a lot of effort, I bribed the quartermaster and got four artillery pieces from him. I disassembled them into parts, disguised them as lumber, and shipped them to Fengtian. If I wanted to get more artillery pieces, it was really difficult.
It’s not easy!”
Zhang Tinglan also knew that Fred was telling the truth, but with only four cannons, it was difficult to achieve combat effectiveness. Zhang Tinglan was obviously not satisfied.
"Old friend, do you know the origin of these artillery pieces? Let's think of a way together and see if we can find an opportunity to take action!"
"This batch of artillery was produced by the Americans. It was shipped directly to Hessensky and shipped to Europe via the Trans-Siberian Railway. It did not go through the Middle East Road at all. If we can help Grand Duke Nicholas get a loan from Japan this time, it will be stable.
The Grand Duke might repay the bonds of the Slavic Bank by allowing the arms to pass through the Middle East."
Fred thought for a while and then said: "Even if you go through the Eastern Route, I advise you not to use these artillery pieces. Russia suffered a disastrous defeat on the Western Front, and more than one million livestock were killed. Looking at the current situation,
The Tsar is ready to risk everything and launch an attack in the spring and summer of next year. The outcome depends on this decision. Therefore, everyone in Russia attaches great importance to the decisive heavy artillery and will not allow the slightest mistake."
Zhang Tinglan frowned. Fred's words did not dissuade him at all. On the contrary, Zhang Tinglan hoped to get these Russian artillery pieces even more.
"Old friend, you just need to find a way to transport the Russians through the Middle East Road, and I will figure out the rest. Even if it is robbery, I will get the heavy artillery!"
Fred suddenly rolled his eyes upward. This kid is really brave. Although Russia is a giant with mud legs, it is still a giant. Now China is just a piece of fish belly. This kid doesn't even take the Russians seriously and takes advantage of them.
It has become a habit, which is really crazy, but Fred also appreciates this madness, otherwise how could his pocket expand so quickly.
"Zhang, now that you have made up your mind, I can only risk my life to accompany you, but we must come up with a solid plan and not take risks. Let me tell you what good news you have in Beijing. I really want to know!"
Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "I have reached a cooperation agreement with the British. The factory in Fengtian will be responsible for producing cans, cloth and other military supplies for the British. The machines you helped me get are all put to use!"
"This is indeed a good thing, but are these military supplies going to be sold to Europe?"
"Probably so. In fact, the British don't care about this. What they want is to use Fengtian's potential production capacity to coerce the United States and make them lower prices. The trade volume between the United States and the Allied Powers is so large that each can can be reduced by one cent.
The British can save tens of millions, we are just chips."
Fred listened to Zhang Tinglan's words and nodded: "You're right, this is indeed a good way to put pressure on the United States." His eyes suddenly lit up and he asked with a smile: "Zhang, this is your fault again.
It's an idea. The stupid British people can't think of such a clever way. It must be you, the business genius, who came up with it. I have to praise your wisdom!"
"It's just fighting to be a chess piece, it's nothing!"
"To be a good chess player, you have to start as a chess piece. Most of them don't even have the ability to get on the chess board. You have done a great job, especially when you are so weak, you can actually knock on the trade between the United States and Britain.
, you are definitely an unprecedented genius!"
After Fred said this, he stood up again, walked around a few times, and suddenly said: "Zhang, according to you, the British don't care about these supplies anymore. What they need is a concept. As long as the Americans agree to lower prices, you
Its existence is dispensable!"
Zhang Tinglan nodded, and suddenly his expression changed drastically, his fists clenched unconsciously, and a thought crazily came to his mind. Fred also had a smile on his face: "Zhang, you have also thought about it, right? The British
It is never a good thing. Once they reach an agreement with the United States, they may ruthlessly abandon you, and the promised orders, loans, and assistance will disappear in a gust of wind at any time!"
Zhang Tinglan's face turned pale. He always thought that he had played Zhu Erdian, but now he thought clearly that chess pieces are chess pieces. If the British feel that they are worthless, they will be abandoned at any time. He wants to use Britain to strengthen Fengtian Industry's plan
will go bankrupt.
The half million pounds and the power plant are just snacks thrown by the UK. Of course, this is just Zhang Tinglan and Fred's speculation. Zhang Tinglan is not sure whether the UK will do this.
But one thing makes Zhang Tinglan very uncomfortable, that is, his life is completely in the hands of the other party. In fact, every time traveler has a sense of superiority, thinking that with their own knowledge and talents, they can play with those historical celebrities with applause, and even
It can change the times, but the reality is often not as simple as imagined.
Take this cooperation with the United Kingdom as an example. Although Zhang Tinglan made the other party accept his suggestion, once the British achieve their purpose of putting pressure on the United States, will they break their promise and give up their support for Fengtian! Even if they continue to maintain trade
Relations, the British have full initiative, and they will probably lower the conditions. After all, Fengtian's production capacity is really a drop in the bucket for the British, it is insignificant, and it will have no effect at all.
"I must find countermeasures so that the British cannot easily break the contract!"
"Zhang, how about choosing Russia as Fengtian's export target?"
Fred suddenly made this suggestion. Zhang Tinglan had a flash of thought in his mind and finally had an idea. Fengtian's production capacity is not much for the UK, but for Russia, which is extremely short of materials, it is valuable. And the distance is closer.
The cost is lower.
Fengtian exports to Russia. In fact, there is no need to process it into cans. In winter, the fresh meat can be frozen and then transported directly to Russia to supply Russia's needs.
Originally Fengtian was dispensable to Britain, but now that it has joined Russia, Fengtian is very important to Russia, and Russia is very important to Britain, so Britain does not dare to abandon Fengtian casually. Moreover, Zhang Tinglan can also ask the British to pay for Russia.
, this can also achieve the purpose of earning pounds.
"Zhang, once you export military supplies to Russia, we will have an extra bargaining chip in our hands, a bargaining chip that can cause civil strife in Russia at any time. Just imagine what will happen to those Russian soldiers if they suddenly eat junk food that can kill them?"
Zhang Tinglan was stunned when he heard this. It seemed that compared to Yinsha, he was no match for Fred. This old guy was a complete bad guy. Zhang Tinglan also thought immediately that if this happened, the Russian soldiers would probably riot, and he
You can fish in troubled waters and get the heavy artillery you have longed for. Thinking of this, Zhang Tinglan finally showed a smile.
Soon the next day came, and a train loaded with huge red pine trees roared towards Fengtian. It still stopped temporarily at Wenguantun Station. Zhang Zuolin, Zhang Zuoxiang, Sun Liechen, Zhang Tinglan and their soldiers had been waiting here.
Although the discussion yesterday was lively, it was just an idea. The four artillery pieces were actually placed under the pile of wood. When Lao Zhang heard that Zhang Tinglan had obtained another heavy artillery piece, he was so happy that he didn't sleep all night.
, got up early and rushed to Wenguantun with his men.
The soldiers quickly climbed onto the train and unloaded the pine wood with a diameter of more than one meter. Under the wood, they finally moved out the four artillery pieces. At this time, these artillery pieces were still a pile of parts, but the thick barrels were already showing.
Showing great power, Lao Zhang touched the barrel of the gun with a smile on his face, and the soldiers took out two thousand rounds of artillery shells from other trains.
"Which of you knows how to assemble a cannon? Hurry up and assemble this good thing for me. I, Lao Zhang, want to see how powerful this thing is!"
As soon as Zhang Zuolin said this, everyone present looked at each other. It was their first time contacting this kind of artillery, and they really didn't know how to assemble it. Fred only smuggled in the artillery, but did not get the personnel. There was only a bunch of parts.
, couldn't turn into a cannon, and now Lao Zhang was dumbfounded.
Sun Liechen thought for a moment and said, "Yuting, I think of a person who might be able to do it!"