The "Qiangmin Steelmaking Plant" in Tangjiazhuang, Renqiu County, in the south of Zhuang is under construction. Brick and tile structures such as workshops and dormitories have taken shape. Half of the tall furnaces in the first phase of the project have been built. Next to the furnaces are
The platform for feeding materials has been completely constructed. Connected to the platform is a steel frame building. Under the steel frame above the building, an iron container with a diameter of about one meter and a height of about 80 centimeters hangs. This is
Converter,
The invention of converter technology can be traced back to the mid-19th century. Bessemer, an Englishman, invented the bottom-blown acid steelmaking method in 1856, which made large-scale steelmaking possible. In 1879, Thomas, an Englishman, invented the alkaline converter steelmaking method.
Steel method; in 1891, the Frenchman Tropena invented the acid steelmaking method with side blowing. The main difference between the converter steelmaking method and other steelmaking methods is that it does not require external energy, and only relies on the air or oxygen blown into the molten pool and the
The exothermic oxidation reaction of various elements in the pig iron water completes the decarburization and removal of impurities, and heats the molten steel to the tapping temperature (1600°C or higher). During this process, certain other elements are added as needed.
Then steel with corresponding characteristics will be produced.
People have long recognized the importance of oxygen in the converter steelmaking method. However, due to technical reasons, it was not put into use until the maturity of pure oxygen extraction technology in the 1950s. The importance of oxygen to the quality of steel produced cannot be overstated.
As for Yu, in this regard, it can be said that because of the joining of Ouyang Yun, a master of plagiarism, the converter technology of "Qiangmin Steelmaking Plant" was at the forefront of the times from the beginning.
In the steelmaking plant, a pure oxygen extraction workshop is also under construction. Once the inspection team purchases a liquid helium cooling system from the United States, the acquisition of pure oxygen will be just around the corner. Before obtaining pure oxygen, the steelmaking plant will use
The air blowing method is used for production first, which not only allows workers to familiarize themselves with the operating procedures, accumulate experience, and lay the foundation for the second and third phase projects, but also obtains some steel materials that are not too demanding for construction, providing a comprehensive industrial base in Renqiu.
construction services,
There are two investors in the steelmaking plant, Tang Qiangmin and Chen Yonggui. Tang Qiangmin invested 1.53 million, accounting for 51% of the shares, Chen Yonggui invested 600,000, accounting for 20% of the shares, and the remaining 30% belonged to Dadao Finance Company.
Owned by Qiu County Government and Ouyang Yun,
The importance of steel plants to modern industry, national construction, and especially the military industry is self-evident. Without qualified steel, Ouyang Yun would never be able to build advanced cannons and tanks even if he mastered the relevant technology and had ample funds.
Because he was heading to Peiping tonight to attend the farewell banquet held by Song Zheyuan specifically for the inspection team, Ouyang Yun took the time to inspect the steelmaking plant. There were also power plants and other projects under construction under his command. He was accompanied by Jiang Shuren, Shang Lang, Gu Xudong,
Hou Debang et al.,
Regarding converter steelmaking technology, especially the absolutely advanced pure oxygen converter steelmaking technology at this time, Shang Lang and others didn't have any special feelings after seeing it because they were laymen, but in the eyes of professionals such as Jiang Shuren and Hou Debang, it was
It’s different,
As an ambitious national entrepreneur, Gu Xudong not only operates an alkali plant in Tianjin, but also operates a fertilizer plant in Xiejiadian, Liuhe, Nanjing. It is called Yongliya Plant. It is currently under construction. China and Japan signed the Ho-Mei Agreement.
"Afterwards, after discussing with Hou Debang, he once wanted to go to Nanjing and work hard there. However, a series of events that followed and his contact with Ouyang Yun strengthened his determination to stay.
Hou Debang stood on the blast furnace platform and looked at the formed converter. He was excited and said to Ouyang Yun: "Director Ouyang, with the converter, we can produce high-quality steel. In this way, the arsenal will have available materials." , the 29th Army can produce tanks and artillery." With tanks and artillery, is our Chinese army still afraid of little devils?
Everyone heard what he meant. Shang Lang squinted his eyes, looked at the converter and then at Ouyang Yun, and asked, "This is the converter. Is there anything special about it?"
Hou Debang explained with a smile. Although Shang Lang didn't understand the converter technology, he did know a bit about ordinary iron-making technology. He heard that the converter didn't need coal and could use coke as fuel to smelt molten iron into steel. He was surprised at first, and then clicked his tongue. He marveled and said, "This is what Brigadier Ouyang came up with. It's really not simple. It's really not simple." Looking at Ouyang Yun, his eyes were full of admiration, and he rewinded a bit and said, "Mother-in-law looks at her son-in-law, and the more she looks at her, the happier she gets." look,
Jiang Shuren looked at him, then at Ouyang Yun, and then remembered the stories that had happened between them. He couldn't help but smile and said, "Mr. Shang, have you fallen in love with our Ouyang?"
Shang Lang chuckled, looking at Ouyang Yun with a look that became more and more special, which made the person he was looking at break out in a cold sweat. The Shang father and his daughter were definitely aliens, not to mention the father, who was old and crazy, and never showed any signs of talking or doing anything. It follows that Shang Lian'er is only 16 years old, but her level of madness is even worse than that of her father. No, when she saw Ouyang Yun a few days ago, she blurted out in front of everyone: "Ouyang Yun, I got caught this time..."
After coming out of the steel factory, a group of people went to the military uniform chief. Although the factory of the military uniform chief was still under construction, in the temporarily rented civilian houses, workers had already started production. The first batch of clothing produced was the military uniform commander. Customized camouflage uniforms,
However, since there is currently no zipper factory in China, a major feature of these camouflage uniforms compared with modern ones is that they are all button-type. Of course, the American delegation will definitely introduce zipper production equipment.
The raw materials for the camouflage uniforms come from the dyeing factory of the main investor Huang Kundong. Hundreds of sets of finished products have been made so far. In addition to inspecting the progress of the quilt factory, Ouyang Yun's other purpose is to obtain several sets of samples and bring them to the United States for exhibition and sales. , to see if it can attract the attention of the US military, obtain orders or achieve other purposes.
Camouflage uniforms are naturally an alternative in China today, but in Europe, the Germans designed them in 1929. Of course, due to various reasons, there is still a considerable gap between the German camouflage uniforms and those designed by Ouyang Yun.
Most of the businessmen who accompanied Ouyang Yun on the inspection did not understand military affairs. When they saw the camouflage uniform, they did not realize the huge military value contained in it. They were just attracted by its format and so many pockets. At this time, Ouyang Yun Naturally, he did not hesitate to show off, and briefly explained the military value of camouflage uniforms, which immediately aroused praise from the businessmen, especially Shang Lang. Shang Lang said to him: "No wonder everyone calls you a genius. That's a bit of a statement." It’s true that he is good at steelmaking, warfare, and clothing.”
Gu Xudong and others also felt the same. Looking at Ouyang Yun, his eyes naturally revealed a research look. They all obviously had this idea: What kind of person is this young man?
Ouyang Yun and his party spent half a day inspecting the corresponding factories and enterprises, and then went to Peking to meet other members who were already waiting there. At half past six in the evening, they gathered at the Quanjude Restaurant to attend the farewell ceremony specially held by Song Zheyuan for them. banquet,
It is not difficult to see from the high level of the banquet that Song Zheyuan attaches great importance to the inspection team's trip to the United States. All the generals of the 29th Army and above the division commander were present. In addition, some celebrities and gentlemen from the Pingjin area were also invited to attend. The banquet lasted for more than three days. Hours later, in the end, the guests and hosts enjoy themselves,
After the banquet, Song Zheyuan stayed with Ouyang Yun and Jiang Shuren, and had a frank conversation with them together with Qin Dechun.
Just when Ouyang Yun was developing his ambitions in Renqiu, both Song Zheyuan and Qin Dechun noticed the changes in Renqiu. This change undoubtedly gave them confidence. Song Zheyuan's stance against Japan became more firm, and the reason why he wanted to attend the banquet Later, he left Ouyang Yun and Jiang Shuren behind. On the one hand, he expressed concern and asked Ouyang Yun to pay attention to his safety; on the other hand, he showed his determination and sincerely consulted Ouyang Yun about Tanggu's defense issues.
I have to admit that as a simple soldier, Song Zheyuan's military quality is still very high. This can also be seen from his military deployment during the July 7th Incident. At that time, the deployment of the four main divisions of the 29th Army was like a huge giant. Trident, on the west side, is Liu Ruming's 143rd Division in Zhangjiakou, on the east side, is Zhang Zizhong's 38th Division in Tianjin, and in the center, including Beiping and south of Beiping as far as Baoding, is Feng Zhian's 37th Division, which is the third part of the Trident. There is an independent 39th Brigade in front as a barrier. The handle of the trident is Zhao Dengyu's 132nd Division, which serves as a reserve force in Hejian and Daimyo areas. This layout is relatively weak in the center, strong on the two wings, and there are also powerful ones in the rear. The reserve force, if the Japanese army takes the central Feng Public Security Department first, they may be attacked by Liu, Zhang, and Zhao from the two wings and the rear. If they take the two wings first, the threat will be beyond the reach of the Beiping area at the core of the Song Dynasty. There are also other northern warlords Wan Fu on the periphery. Lin, Feng Zhanhai and other troops can also expect to receive their support once a war breaks out.
It is a pity that Song Zheyuan believed that the Japanese army would not launch an aggressive war in the near future. Although the 29th Army had a good formation, it was not prepared for the battle. Coupled with the confusion of command authority in the Nanwan area and the neglect of the training corps, this made the Japanese army Seizing this only weakness and destroying it with one blow, of course, this is also related to the failure of Liu Ruming's 143rd Division to rescue in time and the betrayal of the traitors.
But this is history. With the emergence of Ouyang Yun out of thin air, it is destined to be changed. For example, in the case of Tanggu, in history, it did not take a single shot from the little devil to lose its function, thus becoming the little devil's Landing site, but now it is impossible. The importance of Tanggu is self-evident. Ouyang Yun will also consider its defense issue when he has time. Now seeing him taking the initiative, he readily expressed his thoughts,