Great Power Reclamation

Speaking of which, Mr. Li has been away from the Bayi Sugar Factory for many years, because before retiring, he was sent by his superiors to several sugar factories for technical guidance and served as the chief engineer.

Sugar, as a daily condiment, seems to us to be very common, but sugar is a very important strategic resource during wartime, and it is a hard currency.Especially in Japan during World War II, sugar was much more important than gold.

In 1943, the price of white sugar on the black market in Japan was nearly a hundred times more expensive than in 1933.

In 1946, with Japan's defeat in the war, domestic prices in Japan soared, and the price of white sugar on the black market increased by more than 2000 times. At that time, white sugar was worth more than gold in Japan.Coupled with the shortage of materials, even if you have gold, you may not be able to buy it.

In 1945, there was a story about white sugar in the Etajima Naval School in Japan. At that time, in order to let his family eat sugar, a student specially kept the sugar allocated to him by the Japanese government and took it home for his family to eat. .

So, why can sugar become hard currency in wartime?Especially in Japan during World War II, sugar was even more important than gold?
First of all, we need to understand what is hard currency.Regarding hard currency, there are three meanings on the Internet: metal currency; currency with stable currency value; some currencies in the international financial market after World War II that have no foreign exchange control and can be freely and unrestrictedly exchanged for gold and other national currencies.

For example, the U.S. dollar, euro, and British pound are all hard currencies.However, although hard currency has high liquidity in the market, it is also relative, and it will change according to the influence of a country's economic factors.

The above are all under the normal world order. If it is during a war, such as World War II, the hard currency is not the so-called gold or currency, but weapons, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and food.Sugar is included in it, and it can be regarded as just needed.

On the battlefield, life is the most important thing, and food, medicine, and weapons are what can save lives.And the production of these things is inseparable from sugar, so how important sugar is in wartime.

1. Sugar can replace medicine to treat wounds when necessary.

It is the osmotic principle that sugar can treat wounds, and high-concentration sugar solution can cause cells and other microorganisms to lose water and die.During World War II, the casualties were very heavy, with 185 million Japanese casualties at that time.

On the battlefield, salt water and medicine are very scarce medical resources, and the combat conditions are difficult, and the wounded and bleeding cannot be treated in time.

In an emergency, sugar can be used to simply treat the wound. Sugar water can be sprinkled on the wound instead of salt water, which is helpful for inhibiting bacteria and cleaning and drying the wound.

But sugar is also a nutrient for bacteria, and careless handling can also cause infection, and sugar water can only be used for simple treatment and sterilization, and cannot treat wounds, so it is generally not recommended to use under normal circumstances.

2. Sugar can be made into powerful ammunition.

There have been plots of using sugar as ammunition in many domestic and foreign film and television dramas. Many people think it is exaggerated, but in fact sugar can really be used to make ammunition.

White sugar is refined sugar made from molasses squeezed from sugar cane and beets. At a high temperature of 186 degrees Celsius, the sugar will turn into caramel, which will burn to produce carbon dioxide and water after contact with oxygen.If sugar is mixed with an oxidant, it can be made into a powerful fuel.

Many fuels, explosives, and grenades in wartime are made of white sugar as one of the raw materials.The Syrian opposition once demonstrated bombs made of sugar at home, with a range of 12 kilometers!

The "bomb master" said that he was helpless in the war and could only rely on his own innovation.Ammunition and weapons are consumables in war, and they are also scarce materials.This will be one of the biggest problems they face if there is not enough military supplies in wartime.

Same problem for Japan in World War II, but the price of sugar keeps doubling as it does.

In addition, planting sugar crops requires strict natural conditions, and high yields can only be achieved if the climate, soil, and rainfall are suitable.This made the price of sugar multiplied several times, and it was worth more than gold.

3. Sugar provides energy for the body.

During World War II, the battles were tough, and high-calorie food was essential to ensure that soldiers had sufficient physical strength to fight.

Sugar is one of the main sources of nutrition for the human body. It supplements the heat energy and elements needed by the human body. Each gram of sugar can produce 4 kilocalories of energy, and 70% of the energy of the human body is provided by sugar. In addition, sugar can also protect human tissue and liver.

In wartime, sugar is essential in the rations of every national army. Compressed biscuits, chocolate and other foods made with high sugar content are not only small in size, easy to transport, easy to carry, but also high in calories and long in shelf life. long.

Moreover, white sugar can be absorbed by the body quickly, and a small amount of intake can supplement a large amount of calories.

In the rations rationed by Japan for field troops and garrison troops during World War II, sugar was an essential food.At the beginning, the Japanese army stipulated that the rations of each soldier were rice, biscuits, dried meat, dried salted fish, compressed biscuits, miso seasoning, dried vegetables, salt, sugar, in addition to canned meat, which was rich in variety.

But as the war intensified, food resources were scarce and sugar was limited, so the Japanese army reduced the supply.The original 6-day ration at a time was reduced to 2-3 days.The sugar has also changed from the original 120 grams to 15 grams, but at the same time 40 grams of confectionery has also been added.

In addition to Japanese soldiers, American soldiers also carried candy with them; during World War II, 67 tons of candy were included in the food aid provided by the United States to the Soviet Union.It can be seen how important it is for sugar reserves during wartime.

4. Sugar Can Produce Alcohol

Many people don't know that sugar can actually produce alcohol. In 1926, in Saipan, the "kingdom" of sugar production at that time, an alcohol manufacturing plant was built at the same time, because alcohol is a natural by-product of the sugar industry.

The importance of alcohol in wartime is self-evident. It can be used to make chemical raw materials and fuel additives, and it can also be used for medical purposes.

5. Japan lacks sugar, but loves sugar very much.

The Japanese are very fond of desserts, and sugar is indispensable for making desserts.However, Japan has a temperate and subarctic climate, which is not suitable for growing sugar crops.

After the Nara period, sugar was introduced to Japan and was initially used as a precious medicinal material.Later, Japan tried to grow sugar cane, but the yield was very low and the development was bleak.

After colonial expansion, Japan planted and refined sugar on a large scale in China, the Philippines, and Saipan.Such as Tieling sugar field, Fengtian sugar field and so on. In the 19s, 30 tons were shipped to Japan every sugar harvest season.

From the 19s to the present, Japan has formed a unique dessert style.The popular Daifuku, Dorayaki, Noodles, Kyogashi, etc. are all famous sweets in Japan.

However, inflation during World War II caused the price of sugar to rise 400 times, which caused Japan a headache.

At the end of World War II, Japan was blocked by the economy, and a large amount of gold and silver was wasted to buy sugar. It was reported at the time that even the captain of the shipbuilding might not be able to afford white sugar.

With so many uses for sugar, it is not surprising that sugar, as a strategic material, has become a hard currency in wartime.

In times of war, if you carry gold, you may be targeted and bring disaster.But if you bring white sugar, it is obviously more valuable.No amount of real money can be exchanged for things that can save lives at critical moments.

After Mr. Li entered the workshop, he eloquently spread all the knowledge about sugar to Liu Junken and the others.

Don't look at Liu Junken who graduated from a military academy and was from the army, but he really doesn't know much about these.

He knew that sugar was a strategic material, but he really didn't delve into why it was a strategic material.

Listening to Mr. Li's eloquence now, a group of people's perception of sugar has invisibly increased a lot.And the experts from Junken University added some more, so Liu Junken couldn't help but made up his mind to make this sugar factory alive at all costs, not for any ideals and beliefs, but just in case.

Although he is the mayor, he is also a soldier of military reclamation. For such an important enterprise, he must be preserved.

Leaving specific people behind to discuss the transformation plan for the sugar factory, Shi Lei accompanied Liu Junken to the cotton and wool spinning mills.

The difficulties these factories are currently facing are actually the same. The equipment is outdated and backward, the production capacity is low, the product sales are not smooth, and the products produced cannot be sold.

These things are really nothing to Junken City. As long as there are blueprints for these simple assembly line equipment, Junken Machinery Factory can fully produce them.

As for textile machinery, China is not far behind at present. Northern Xinjiang is a high-quality long-staple cotton base in my country and has a large amount of fur. Therefore, the production of this piece is not a problem at all, and it can be solved by investing a part of the funds.

To help them solve their problems, the most important thing is the problem of sales. Basically, once there is a sale, the matter will be completely resolved.

But now Junken City's products are for the whole world.How can they resist selling this little output?
After Liu Junken discussed the details with Shi Lei, he also withdrew.After all, when the new official takes office, Junken City also needs him to make decisions.

After talking about the matter, Shi Lei was a little unhappy, because although Liu Junken agreed to inject capital and underwrite the products for these companies, he also put forward a harsh requirement, that is, the investor should occupy 51% of the shares.

This is tantamount to becoming the actual talker of these factories in disguise.

Shi Lei couldn't object if he wasn't happy, and if he didn't agree, he just ignored him.Then the only way for the company to go bankrupt.

In fact, this process has been implemented on a large scale in the Mainland since the 90s. It is really the result of the long-term efforts of the competent authorities that several enterprises can maintain it until now.

However, Shi Lei still misunderstood Liu Junken. The reason why he did this was really for the development of these companies.

One can imagine the pros and cons of taking the lead in Junken City and letting them lead by themselves. At least there will be no such thing as a factory manager destroying a company.

The factory manager with a big belly has been invited to drink tea by comrades from the Disciplinary Committee.And Wan Haiquan is currently being trained in Wang Lecheng's office.

But Wang Lecheng will definitely not let him come back, he will find a unit to hang him up, anyway, he will retire soon.

The reason why Liu Junken brought so many business executives here was that he intended to help them. Companies like these really don't need the government to come forward.

Besides, the government is an agency, not an economic entity, and it is impossible to use financial allocations to help enterprises in other places.

Zeng Rou was the first to raise her hand and said that she was responsible for the support of the sugar factory, and the investment in Junken Pharmaceutical did not need to be repaid, as long as the land was leased to her as a medicinal material base.Shi Lei immediately agreed to this condition.Because there is no shortage of land here.

The equipment drawings of the sugar factory were jointly completed by Mr. Li and Shen Junken, and they needed to be sent to Warrior Machinery Factory for customization.

Zeng Rou drove an off-road vehicle with Shen Junken to Junken City.Mr. Li was a little worried about their young people's work, so they went together.

Zeng Rou opened a small mouth and muttered: "You are a big man and you have the nerve to watch other beauties drive?"

Shen Junken scratched his head: "Your car is too high-end, and I don't understand many functions."

"It's okay if I tell you not? If you're lazy, just say lazy. Don't make excuses for yourself."

Speaking of which, Zeng Rou is only [-] years old, traveling around all these years, which delayed her marriage.

In fact, it is not considered a delay. Nowadays, there are a lot of unmarried people in their 30s in Junken City, which makes Ma Rong and Zhao Linger anxious.

After the adjustment of the team, Yifei and Ye Qianqian became the secretary-generals of the municipal party committee and the government respectively, and their ranks were also raised. It seems that the headquarters is going to train these two young people as successors.

"You just hold a meeting for her, why don't you have a gentleman's demeanor, no wonder you can't find a wife!"

Mr. Li couldn't stand it and began to scold his apprentice.

In fact, Shen Junken started working after Mr. Li was transferred, and Shen Junken started as an engineer, and often consulted Mr. Li for some technical problems.

After a long time, Mr. Li liked this young man who was as diligent as his mouth and hands, so he taught him all his skills.

Who is Mr. Li?After reading countless people, it was clear at a glance that Zeng Rou was interested in her closed disciple, but her stupid disciple was not on the road.Can't help but curse.

Being scolded by his master, Shen Junken had no choice but to ask Zeng Rou to stop and let him drive. Shen Junken was smart and quick, and he could drive several cars in the factory.

It's not that he's lazy, but that Zeng Rou drives the latest Warrior Off-Road, and he can't understand many things, especially those few dashboards. He's been observing them for a long time, and he doesn't know how to set them?
Changing to the driver's seat, Zeng Rou patiently told him how to operate it. Today's warrior cars have begun to develop towards intelligence.

Such as remote control switch, one-button start, automatic windows and trunk, these are all upgrades to the intelligentization of cars after the independent research institute.

Although these small functions are very common in later generations, at the time, it was a loud and amazing existence.

It is precisely because of these advanced configurations that the warrior car has always been at the forefront and cannot be surpassed.

In fact, science and technology sounds mysterious, but in fact it is the accumulation of inventions one after another. Whoever walks in the front will take a big step ahead and leave behind people far behind.

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