Fengxian Jiangshan

In order to get back the equity, Zhang Tinglan had to share some benefits. Zhang Tinglan weighed for a long time, then found Yang Yuting to discuss, and finally decided to purchase a batch of machines to strengthen Fengtian Arsenal, and at the same time, introduce some Japanese technicians to enhance the technical level of the Arsenal. .

It is very dangerous for the Japanese to get in touch with military production. After all, Japan is Fengtian's biggest imaginary enemy. Zhang Tinglan strongly rejected it at the beginning of building the factory. However, the situation has changed now. There are actually two places in Fengtian Arsenal.

One is in Fengtian and the other is in Fengcheng. The part of Fengtian mainly cooperates with the United States to produce some parts, while the part of Fengcheng is the most important. There are technical personnel and equipment brought from Russia, and the production of pistols and grenades has already begun. All kinds of equipment, and the production line of the recently acquired guns has also been moved to Fengcheng.

It can be said that Fengtian's arsenal is just a blindfold, and Fengcheng is the key point. Zhang Tinglan is going to cooperate with Japan to put Fengtian's arsenal in the open, so as to dispel the Japanese's fear.Moreover, it can also use this place to produce equipment that does not need to be kept secret. In addition, the most important thing is to be able to use Fengtian Arsenal to cultivate technical personnel.

As long as the technicians are mature, they will be sent to Fengcheng. In this way, it is equivalent to walking on two legs. Fengcheng's arsenal follows the Russian route, and Fengtian follows the Japanese technology route. Although the technical level of the two countries is not very good, but There are also merits, which can just broaden the horizons of Chinese technicians and prepare for the formation of their own style in the future.

"Mr. Shida, we are going to expand the Fengtian Armory to be able to produce rifles and carbines. Of course, we also hope to produce cannons. On this issue, we hope to get the cooperation of the Japanese. The 500 million loan will be used to purchase machines. Hire Japanese technician."

After hearing about the arsenal, Shi Tian’s eyes suddenly brightened. In fact, the Japanese have been trying to find out the details of the Fengtian arsenal. However, the Fengtian government strictly guards against it, and Americans are involved. They have never had a chance, but now Zhang Tinglan brought it up himself. When he came out, he couldn't help being very excited.

If they can intervene in Fengtian Arsenal, the Japanese will be able to control Fengjun's military industry, and not only make huge profits.It is also possible to understand the combat effectiveness of the Feng army through the evaluation of weapons. As long as this is achieved, no matter how fierce Zhang Zuolin is tossing, he will not be able to escape the control of the Japanese.

He is still confident about this.After all, according to Shi Tian, ​​China has no technology.There is no equipment.I don't know management either, and all of this depends on the Japanese, who will be the overlords of the arsenal in the future.Shi Tian would never know that Zhang Tinglan was playing against the Russians. He already had another choice, and the Japanese equipment and technology were just spare tires.

"In order to enhance the friendship with Zhang Sang, the imperial government can provide equipment and talents. But the empire must own the shares of the arsenal, at least 40.00%, and the production of the arsenal must be managed by our side, and the purchase of equipment in the future can only be done Choose Japanese."

Lost land, learn now and sell now.He also asked for shares, and he also wanted to get all the production management in his hands. If he agreed to such a condition, Fengtian Armory would definitely follow the old path of history and become a toy in the hands of the Japanese. Zhang Tinglan would never agree .

"The issue of shares is not negotiable. The specific technical issues can be handed over to Japan. As for the macro management, we must obey our arrangements. In the future, we will conduct public bidding for the purchase of equipment. Of course, under similar conditions, we will give priority to purchasing Japanese machines. .”

Shitian also shook his head: "You must understand that no one will help you develop military industry except the Great Japanese Empire. These conditions are already very favorable."

What Shitian said is not wrong. On the one hand, the three eastern provinces are the sphere of influence of the Japanese. Without their permission, it is difficult for machines from other countries to enter. Both military equipment and heavy industrial equipment in the capital are strictly restricted.

Although Fengtian Armory has cooperated with the United States, it is currently only a sweatshop. Recently, Fengtian Armory is negotiating with the United States, hoping to introduce the production line of rifles and bullets. However, the Americans are very stuck and only agree to provide two outdated bullet production line.

Zhang Tinglan has also seen through it. In a short period of time, don't want to get more things from the United States, but can only turn around and seek skins from the Japanese and tigers.Fortunately, the arsenal in Fengcheng has settled down and has a little foundation. Even if the Fengtian arsenal is exposed to the Japanese and the Japanese intervene, the Fengjun still has enough options.

Zhang Zuolin was also listening. He was very clear about these matters, and he was very helpless. He could only compromise when necessary, so Lao Zhang said: "Mr. Shitian, I can give you [-]% of the shares, and the machine can also Priority is given to purchasing yours, and as for the management must be based on Fengtian, your opinions can only be used as a reference, otherwise this arsenal is not your branch factory?"

When Shi Tian heard Zhang Zuolin's words, he also knew that this was the final bottom line, so he nodded and said: "In this case, I will discuss with the country as soon as possible to get support."

"You have to act quickly. If there is no reply within two days, I will have to make the confession public and arrest the suspect." As he spoke, Lao Zhang set his sights on Kawashima Naniwa, coldly Said: "This guy has done a lot of evil in Fengtian, I don't want to see him again!"

Shida also nodded, and he had already intended to use Naniwa Kawashima as a scapegoat, so he nodded in agreement without hesitation.This guy Kawashima Naniwa also knew that he was completely abandoned, as if all the bones in his body were unloaded in an instant, and he collapsed to the ground like mud.

Someone had already taken him down like a chick, and no one cared about his fate anymore.Shida and Okura Kihachiro left the mansion in despair, and Shitian said to Okura: "Mr. Okura, this time the fault is yours, and the government can't let the government bear the blame for you!"

Okura Kihachiro nodded reluctantly, and then said: "I will be responsible for the 500 million loan, and then the government will loan it to Zhang Zuolin."

Although Dacang is as rich as a country, he can't stand such a loss. He lost 200 million by supporting the Revolutionary Party, and now it is 500 million. He also lost the controlling stake in the Benxi Lake Coal and Iron Company. Everything is like a knife. , pierced the old man's heart, making him ten years old in an instant, and he no longer has the energy to make trouble.

After they left, Zhang Tinglan and Lao Zhang were also discussing what to do next. Zhang Tinglan said: "Marshal, the development strategy of the arsenal needs to be adjusted. Originally, we blindly rejected the Japanese, but there are several harms in doing so. First of all It is to make the Japanese more afraid of us. Instead, they will increase the intensity of investigation, and the smuggling between us and Russia will be exposed sooner or later. The second is that the factory is for large-scale production after all. Now it is small and can be hidden. But in the long run, we must expand the scale and put it on the table. The third is that we need a lot of technology, and cooperation with the Japanese is both a risk and an opportunity. We can learn from the Japanese technology and experience."

Zhang Tinglan briefly introduced the reason for cooperating with Japan, and then continued: "However, cooperation with the Japanese must be strictly limited to Fengtian Arsenal, and they must not be allowed to get involved in other arsenals, otherwise our details will be found out by Japan. In any conflict with the Japanese, we have no chance of winning."

Lao Zhang nodded, and then said: "Cooperating with the Japanese is playing tricks. Whether we tricked them or they tricked us depends on the level of the means. Leave the repair shop in Fengcheng for the time being. In the future, all the machinery and equipment acquired from Russia will also be placed in Fengcheng, so we must keep a little behind."

"Marshal, Fengcheng is not a good choice. It is close to the Yalu River and the transportation is inconvenient. I think in the long run, it is more suitable to put it in Jilin. Of course, if conditions permit, it must be moved inward. In short, try to stay away from the Japanese. , and at the same time ensure convenient transportation and sufficient raw materials.”

When Lao Zhang heard that Zhang Tinglan mainly asked to be located in Jilin, his heart was moved. Out of selfishness, Zhang Zuoxiang is the guardian envoy of Dongbian Road. If the factory is located in Fengcheng, it will be of great benefit to Zhang Tinglan.

But Zhang Tinglan was able to proceed from the overall situation and didn't think about it at all. Instead, he suggested putting it in Jilin. For the sake of the army, Lao Zhang was also very satisfied when he thought of this.

"Don't rush to move the repair shop to Jilin just yet. I think Chen Qiming's explosives workshop will be moved there first. You can let them bear the name of a civilian explosives company, and then make adjustments later."

Zhang Tinglan also nodded. He knew that the Feng army was still in the period of rapid expansion, and the territory would continue to expand. It would not be too late to make an overall layout after winning the three eastern provinces.

But one thing is certain, the glory of Fengtian Armory will definitely be replaced by other factories, after all, it has become an abandoned child in Lao Zhang's heart.

Two days passed in a blink of an eye, and Shi Tian found Zhang Zuolin again, and the deal between the two parties was finally finalized. Fengtian got the controlling stake in Benxi Lake Coal and Iron Company, and the Japanese side also logically joined Fengtian Arsenal.

After receiving this news, the happiest person was Kuang Rongguang. He found Zhang Tinglan excitedly, his eye circles were slightly red, and he said in an excited voice, "Zhuoyan, during the Qing Dynasty, the Japanese forcibly exploited the coal mines in Benxi. The Qing court sent me to survey the coal mines and estimate the value, but in the end, I only got back half of the shares. Speaking of which, it was still controlled by the Japanese. I didn’t expect that you could get back the controlling stake, even though it was only [-]%. One of the shares, with this thing, our right to speak in the factory will increase infinitely!"

"Steel is the backbone of the country, no matter what, it must be controlled." (To be continued..)