Fengxian Jiangshan

As the name suggests, white disasters are due to the inability to graze after heavy snowfall, and the grassland people's livestock will starve to death in large numbers. Not only cattle and sheep, but also the population will also be greatly reduced. Every winter is a disaster for the old, weak, women and children. .

This situation has lasted for thousands of years. The Chinese dynasties have occupied the grassland area many times, but they had to give up after the decline of national power. It is precisely because the grassland area has limited production and cannot feed too many people. These areas required a huge investment of financial resources, beyond the capacity of the empire, and finally had to give up, as was the case in the Han and Tang dynasties.

However, after entering the industrial age, these things have changed, and the grassland can create more wealth, such as cattle and sheep, such as minerals, which are all important sources of income.

"My nephew opened a canning factory in Fengtian, and now it mainly produces military canned food for the United Kingdom and Russia. I need a lot of cheap meat. I want as many frozen animals on the grassland as I have."

Wu Junsheng mentioned the issue of financial resources, but he actually wanted to follow Zhang Tinglan's words and learn about Zhang Zuolin's strength.Unexpectedly, Zhang Tinglan actually pointed out a way of making money for him. Old Wu's head turned rapidly, thinking about the feasibility.

"Nephew, since you are producing canned food for Britain and Russia, how can you use dead cattle and sheep? If the foreign powers find out and they come to make trouble, what will you do?"

"Haha, Brother Tinglan is very courageous." Zhang Xueliang said with a smile: "It's all trivial things, and there are even more ruthless ones, even daring to put dead mice in it. I went to that cannery once, and I don't think about it in my life." Eat canned food!"

After Zhang Xueliang heard about the establishment of the canning factory, he went to watch it excitedly. As a result, the rotten smell from the rotten meat was indescribable. Even if the nostrils were blocked, the disgusting smell seemed to be able to pass through the skin.Invading in is simply pervasive.

Especially when the weather was very hot at that time, maggots appeared on the meat, and anyone who saw it would feel sick.But it is such a factory, the production capacity is still expanding, it solves the work problems of thousands of people, and the profits generated are close to one million oceans, it is simply a cash cow.

"The consumption in the European battlefield is too high. What the big powers need is a low price and a stable source of food. As for the quality, I really don't care much. Besides, the weather is already cold, and dead cattle and sheep have been frozen and will not deteriorate."

Wu Junsheng shook his head: "I don't know about the affairs of the great powers, but since you say it can be done, nephew, I believe it. Tell me how much money you can get? It makes me happy."

Although Wu Junsheng's words were polite, the implicit meaning was that if he didn't make too much money.I don't want to talk nonsense with you.I will not do things that offend the great powers!

"I did some preliminary calculations. Dead cattle and sheep are purchased at the rate of one copper per catty, as many as there are."

At present, one dayang can be exchanged for forty or fifty taels of money, and one tao is worth five coppers. If the purchase price set by Zhang Tinglan is followed, two fat sheep weighing more than one hundred catties can be exchanged for a dayang.This price is not too low. If you can get tens of thousands of cattle and sheep, you can get tens of thousands of oceans, and if you can get hundreds of thousands of cows, you can get hundreds of thousands of oceans.

Wu Junsheng quickly settled the account.Originally, the salary of his cavalry brigade was not 10 yuan a year.If it weren't for guarding the grasslands, being able to graze cattle by himself, extorting businessmen, and even selling opium to make some money, Old Wu wouldn't be able to survive at all.

Even if they can get an extra 5 to [-] yuan a year, the situation of the cavalry brigade will be greatly improved, the brothers will be able to eat better, their training will increase a lot, and their combat effectiveness will be stronger. Thinking of these benefits, Wu Junsheng is already tempted .

In fact, for Zhang Tinglan, this is also a very cost-effective deal. According to the market price, a big ocean can basically only buy [-] catties of meat in Fengtian, and the purchase of these dead cattle and sheep can get [-] catties. That's a tenfold difference.

Of course, the fur of the cattle and sheep obtained has to be removed and put into the water. The actual meat yield is close to half, that is, one hundred catties of meat, but this is also very cost-effective.

"Not only beef and mutton, but other things can also be used. For example, fur can be processed into leather clothes. It doesn't need to be too delicate, as long as it can keep warm. The Russians will definitely flock to it. There is also a textile factory in Fengtian, which can also buy wool and process it into felt blankets. Even if it is rough, the common people don't want to use it, but they can still buy it in Europe, and the soldiers don't care about it. In addition, the intestines of cattle and sheep can also be used and processed into casings, which can be sold to Europe, and we can also produce them ourselves Sausages. Either way is a way to make money, I guess if they are all developed, it will not be a problem to get 60 to [-] yuan a year, of course there may be more in the future!"

Zhang Tinglan is not just bragging. This is a complete industrial chain. If it is established, thousands of farmers and herdsmen will benefit, and each link will bring a lot of profits. 50 will be distributed to Wu Junsheng. Just a small boss, the real profit still falls into Zhang Tinglan's pocket.

But the 50 is enough to knock Wu Junsheng out. Wu Datong's tongue is even bigger. He has always thought that Taonan is a barren place. Apart from cattle and sheep, he can only grow opium. Now he It was only when he suddenly woke up that there were still so many articles to do and so much wealth to earn on cattle and sheep. Zhang Tinglan's words completely overturned Wu Junsheng's concept, and he almost fell into a daze.

The nephew Wu Kaijie on the side also stared wide-eyed. He never thought that money could be so easy to earn. If there is an extra 50 yuan a year, the cavalry brigade can be expanded into a cavalry division. Zhang Tinglan seems to be not as old as himself, but there is Turning one's hand into cloud and turning one's hand into rain, Zhang Xueliang is right at all calling him Shancai boy, this is the ability to turn stone into gold.

Seeing that the old master Wu was a little out of control, Zhang Tinglan secretly laughed in his heart. He had already thought of a way to win Wu Junsheng, and it was useless to talk big and empty words to this kind of old fritters, and they would not be fooled, only real benefits It can impress them and make them obedient.

"Master, we are all from our own family. If you have to work so hard to buy cattle and sheep, and send them to Fengtian, I will feel a little uneasy."

"No hard work, no hard work!" Old Wu grinned and said, "The eldest nephew pointed us to a clear path. We should do some work. How can it be called hard work?"

"What I mean is to open a branch of the canning factory in Taonan, and the textile factory will also invest some funds to build a wool spinning factory in Taonan. I will reserve [-]% of the shares for you in the factory. The cavalry brigade only needs to be responsible for ensuring safety. You always collect money according to the shares!"

Wu Junsheng is not a fool, and now he has come to his senses, he is not helping him in vain, and his big head has been taken by him, but even so, Wu Junsheng can't refuse, after all, the temptation in front of him is too great.

"Eldest nephew, don't worry, I will fully cooperate. The second uncle has been poor all these years, and finally found a way to make money, so he must not miss it!"

Both sides are very smart people, and it is obvious that they have offered such a big benefit, so naturally they want to reciprocate, honestly loyal to Zhang Zuolin, and wholeheartedly support the new governor.

Building a factory in Taonan can not only attract Wu Junsheng, but more importantly, it can influence the grassland and deepen its economic influence into the interior of the grassland. As long as the economy of Outer Mongolia is tied to the Central Plains, even if the nobles of Outer Mongolia want to be independent, I am afraid it will be difficult to achieve.

Sharing weal and woe economically is far more reliable than national sentiments. The common people have an account in their hearts, and follow whoever benefits more.After all, those bastards who are dedicated to independence are still a minority. As long as we win over the silent majority and let them know that only by integrating with China can we get a better life, the tendency to be independent will naturally disappear.

In fact, Russia's invasion of Outer Mongolia also started economically, controlling the mines in Outer Mongolia, buying the cattle and sheep of the nomads, and then corrupting the upper class nobles and encouraging them to split from China.And Zhang Tinglan has to adopt the same method, the only difference is that he wants to bring back the hearts of the people in Outer Mongolia.

Of course, there is no need to confide these plans to Wu Junsheng, and Wu Datong can't understand them, as long as he is obedient and obedient, that's enough.

Wu Junsheng took them to Taonan, arranged the best accommodation, and immediately threw a big banquet and warmly entertained them.Old Wu's subordinates also called over and kindly introduced Zhang Tinglan and Zhang Xueliang.

"Brothers, Zhang Yushuai asked Zhuoyan and Hanqing to come to see us with gifts. He gave us 5 sets of cotton clothes, [-] yuan, [-] pistols, and [-] brand new water rifles. Yushuai Treat our brothers well, everyone must keep Yushuai's benefits in mind, and whoever eats will turn to whom, and we will listen to Yushuai from now on."

Wu Da tongue pulled Zhang Tinglan again and said to everyone: "Listen, I talked a lot with Zhuoyan on the way. Zhuoyan pointed out the way to get rich for us. He will help us build a canning factory and a wool spinning factory. Factory, we enjoy the dividends from Gangu. Zhuoyan has helped me a lot, he is our great benefactor, from now on he will be my nephew, even closer than my nephew!"

After a few glasses of water and wine, Wu Junsheng was very excited. He was full of good things about Zhang Zuolin, and he was very polite to Zhang Tinglan. Of course, Zhang Tinglan knew that it was all about money, so he also directly talked about the investment on the table. Make it clear and put everyone at ease.

"Uncles and uncles, after my nephew returns to Fengtian, he will send people over to arrange investment. The first batch of investment is 20 yuan, and I will take out another 5 yuan as an advance payment for the purchase of cattle and sheep. There will be more investment, and everyone will earn money together!"

With the real money in front of them, the officers of the cavalry brigade were very happy. With so much money in front of them, even if Wu Junsheng took the big head, they could still drink some soup. Therefore, everyone's nature became more and more high, and it could be said that they were guests and hosts. Have fun.

On the second day, Wu Junsheng took Zhang Tinglan and the others to his horse farm again: "Second uncle has no other hobbies in his life, but loves horses. Men, when they are leaping horses and raising swords, they are the most majestic and masculine. I will let you Meet my collection of BMWs!"

As soon as they arrived at the racecourse, they heard Herod's neighing from the door. The sound was so loud that it shook the eardrums. Both Wu Junsheng and Zhang Tinglan couldn't help but look back. (To be continued..)