Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

Procurement of Heavy Artillery

Along the way, several people first learned about each other's identities.As the commander of the Ninth Army, Li Guosheng did not rashly reveal his true identity when he was still in the area controlled by the Japanese army. He just told the other party that he was a logistics officer in the logistics department of the Ninth Army.And Lan Ruoxin beside her was a doctor in charge of procurement in the field hospital.

After entering the room and confirming that there were no possible spies outside the room, Jack, who was already impatient and wanted to make a comeback, asked Li Guosheng directly: "Mr. Li, I don't know what you plan to buy from us this time?" Equipment and supplies, the quantity is not large...>

In order to be able to gain the initiative in the entire negotiation, but also to prepare for the bargaining later.Li Guosheng didn't fully reveal his background all at once.Facing the two Germans, he directly asked with a strange look on his face: "I don't know what equipment the two gentlemen have in their hands that can be sold to me?"

"What equipment...>

Regarding the other party's bragging, Li Guosheng nodded noncommittally.He knew that what the other party said was true.However, he also knows the fact that in order to avoid the balance of military forces of various countries, especially the balance of military forces of various countries in Asia.Under the threat of the Japanese "government", there are many heavy weapons on Chinese soil.None of these arms companies are within the scope of dumping.

For this arms purchase, Li Guosheng wanted to buy enough ammunition.There is also a very important task, which is to purchase a certain amount of heavy artillery from Germany that has a certain deterrent effect on the battlefield... >

In Li Guosheng's conception, in order to ensure the heavy firepower of the troops, to ensure that his own troops can have a certain firepower advantage when facing the Japanese army or even the old Soviet army in the future.

Among the various artillery currently in the army, mortars will be equipped at the company and battalion level in the future army.The mountain artillery is equipped to the regiment level.The field artillery is equipped to the division level.As for the artillery brigade directly under the headquarters of the Ninth Army, they are all equipped with howitzers and cannons with a caliber of more than [-] mm...>

However, counting the artillery in your own hands, coupled with the continuous expansion of the troops, except that the number of mortars is sufficient to ensure the equipment of the troops.Whether it is a mountain cannon.It is still one of the few large-caliber howitzers in the army, and they are the most urgently needed equipment for Li Guosheng.

Under the circumstances that he could not even produce a single bullet by himself, Li Guosheng could only put his hope of developing artillery on this military procurement... >

Facing the other party's expecting gaze, Li Guosheng did not hesitate after a short period of contemplation, and said directly: "Cannon, I want a lot of cannon and corresponding shells, I don't know what type of cannon your company can provide me... >

it's here.Let’s talk about a historical fact. During the entire period of the Republic of China, except for the early period of the Anti-Japanese War, in order to deal with the Japanese army’s full-scale invasion of China that may break out at any time.The Chinese "government" headed by a veteran has only begun to really pay attention to and form an independent heavy artillery unit.That is, at that time, the Chinese "government".Only then began to purchase large-caliber heavy artillery from abroad in batches.

As for now, whether it is the "government" of the Republic of China or other warlords, large and small.In foreign military purchases, it is already rare to be able to buy back a mortar at a high price.

As the saying goes, there is a good saying: 'One shot of the cannon, ten thousand taels of gold'.The value of the heavy artillery is several thousand yuan, and each shell is more than several yuan, or even dozens of yuan.Even if these warlords have the ability to buy, they don't have enough ability to use it.

Besides, in the eyes of many warlords: the funds to buy a cannon are enough to buy an infantry platoon, or even all the infantry equipment of an infantry company.Rather than buying back a cannon that burns money, it is more cost-effective to form a well-equipped infantry company.

Ever since, after hearing Li Guosheng's rhetorical question, Jack, who had a certain understanding of various Chinese warlords, directly believed that what Li Guosheng wanted to buy was the most common mortar on the Chinese battlefield.Then, he asked back confidently.

"It turned out to be a mortar...Mr. Li, compared to rifles and light and heavy machine guns, although the price of mortars is a bit higher, I still have a lot of them in stock. So, you don't have to worry at all. I just don’t know how many mortars Mr. Li needs and what caliber they need?”

Unexpectedly, facing his rhetorical question, Li Guosheng, who was sitting directly opposite him, shook his head with a smile, and said, "Mr. Jack, I believe you misunderstood. What our Ninth Army wants is not ordinary mortars. It is mountain artillery, field artillery, and even large-caliber howitzers. I wonder if your company can provide me with these artillery and corresponding shells...>

"Mr. Lee, are you sure you want large-caliber artillery instead of mortars...>

After he really got the affirmative answer from the other party, a trace of deep surprise directly appeared on his face.Without even thinking about it, he just blurted out.

"Yes, our company has artillery of all calibers, and it will definitely satisfy you, Mr. Li."

Because at this moment, Jack has already confirmed that if the other party is going to purchase large-caliber artillery.Well, if this order is successful, it must be the largest order I have received this year.At the same time, facing the most profitable large-caliber artillery, after the transaction is completed, the dividends he will get will also be very high.

Thinking of this, Jack immediately showed his true qualities as a salesman, staring at a pair of fiery eyes, and began to introduce the cannon in his hand as exaggeratedly as possible... >

"Mr. Li, don't worry, I just said that our Krupp Arms Company is a very well-known arms company in the world. As long as there is equipment in the world, we can produce it. As for the large-caliber mountain artillery you mentioned and Howitzers, we have them all for sale, but the price is a bit more expensive... >

"Mr. Jack, as long as the goods in your hand and the price can impress me. I believe. Today's transaction is enough to be worth several years of your performance... >

"Yes, Mr. Li, I will give you a brief introduction now...>

"Our mountain artillery and field artillery are both 75mm in caliber. As for the specific weapon "performance", if Mr. Li doesn't mind, I will inform you in writing tomorrow. After all, there are a lot of data in it...>

“榴弹炮我们分为105毫米口径，120毫米口径，150毫米口径三种。其中105毫米口径榴弹炮的售价为八千大洋。120毫米口径榴弹炮的售价为一万大洋一门，150毫米口径榴弹炮的售价为一万三千大洋一门…>

"Of course, in addition to these howitzers, we also sell a longer-range and more powerful long-range cannon...>

Maybe it was because he knew that Li Guosheng sitting in front of him was his big benefactor.During the quotation process, Jack did not increase the price casually.Seeing Li Guosheng's expression in front of him, it seemed to become dignified following his offer.I am very worried that after the other party listens to my quotation.Jack, who just walked away, quickly explained.

"Mr. Li, this is just a preliminary quotation made by our company. If the quantity of artillery purchased by Mr. Li is very large, I believe that neither I nor our head office will give Mr. Li a very favorable discount... >

Li Guosheng was not frightened by the unit price of tens of thousands of oceans in front of him.As a professional military officer who has deep research on weapons in later generations, Li Guosheng knows that the offer in front of him does not have much value in this era.

However, as the saying goes, "One shot of the cannon, ten thousand taels of gold", with the funds in hand, up to 200 million oceans, you can purchase various artillery from the other party that is sufficient for your own use.But what about shells?

Li Guosheng knows very well that shells are a one-time consumable product, coupled with their equally expensive price.I can be sure that the artillery unit I will form in the future will definitely be a big money burner.

However, Li Guosheng, who knew the importance of artillery on the battlefield, gritted his teeth after a short period of contemplation, and asked: "Mr. Jack, I believe that your company will give me the quantity I need to purchase." One best price...>

"Okay, Mr. Lee...>

"Mountain cannon shells are priced at ten yuan per piece...>

"It's not too expensive...>

"Mr. Jack, here is a list of the specific equipment I need to purchase. I don't know what kind of discount your company can give me... >

"Two hundred mountain cannons, corresponding to one hundred thousand shells...>

Looking at the data on the list, Jack was stunned.After the shock, a burst of surprise appeared on his face.Facing the long-awaited Tom beside him, he exclaimed directly.

"Tom, get rich, we get rich...>

However, as a sales manager, facing a deal that can change one's own destiny, but has not yet been completed.Jack calmed down immediately.After trying to suppress the beating heart in my heart, I faced Li Guosheng.He opened the mouth and said: "Mr. Li, the batch of heavy weapons you purchased is really too much. I must immediately ask the headquarters to make a final decision. However, please don't worry, I will definitely ask the headquarters for you. Best price... >

"Can...>

The next day, for his next request, Li Guosheng went directly to the other party's company... >

Seeing Li Guosheng, Jack waved to him as if seeing a pile of dollars, and walked over with a flattering face... >

"Mr. Li. You are finally here...>

And just when the excited Jack was waiting for the other party's response, so as to complete the biggest transaction in his life.A weird and mysterious smile appeared on Li Guosheng's face, and he asked unexpectedly.

"Mr. Jack, before completing the transaction, I have a question to ask: since the end of the First World War. How is your company's arms sales in various countries around the world?"

"Very bad...>

During World War I, in order to gain more profits from the war, major arms companies began to expand the production scale of various weapons without limit.Krupp is no exception.

However, with the end of the war, the demand for weapons by various countries immediately decreased to [-]% of that during the war.As for all kinds of ammunition, because the war ended, it was directly reduced to [-]% of the war... >

There is no demand for weapons and ammunition, in order to avoid the hoarding of various weapons and ammunition.Without a doubt, the production lines of weapons and ammunition were directly forced to stop.A large number of military workers were forced to lay off because of this.And this is also one of the reasons for the Great Depression in the economies of various countries after the end of World War I.

Now that a large number of production lines of the other party have stopped, it has become a chicken rib for their own company.Coupled with the fact that a large number of military workers are out of sight and waiting for employment, why can't I buy a few production lines from the other party?

However, Li Guosheng is also aware of the fact that in the absence of heavy hydraulic machines in China, those heavy weapons manufacturers, and even the corresponding artillery shell production lines, have no ability to move him even if he buys them himself.Therefore, after listening to the other party's introduction, coupled with his own analysis, Li Guosheng directly set his sights on some light weapon equipment and ammunition production lines of Krupp Company... >

Facing the other party's notification, Li Guosheng smiled and said: "Mr. Jack, I have a very huge deal here, I don't know if you are willing to do it...>

"Mr. Li, you are my benefactor... I don't know what kind of business you are talking about... >

"Production line...>

"Of course...>

Within the scope of their responsibilities, various weapons production lines are also dumping targets... However, in the big China, no matter whether it is a big or small warlord, or the Chinese "government", they all have the same mentality: instead of spending a lot of money to buy one, it is the same Big eaters, I don’t know when they will be able to produce a production line for weapons. It’s better to exchange the money for weapons that can be used immediately... >

After a long time, Jack has gradually forgotten about selling weapon production lines.But now, Li Guosheng suddenly asked to buy several production lines of the company that were seriously unsalable from himself.It can be said with certainty that after letting the company know about this matter, it will definitely give itself a very big reward.Thinking of this, the smile on Jack's face became wider, and he asked excitedly.

"Mr. Li, I don't know what production line you need to buy...>

"There are two production lines for Mauser rifles, one for light machine guns and one for heavy machine guns, and one for 82mm mortars. Two production lines for rifle bullets, one for light and heavy machine guns, and one for mortars. That's all for now...>

Because these production lines are the reasons for Krupp's unsalable products, the final result was no surprise, and Li Guosheng directly won them at the lowest price.

Weapons, ammunition, heavy artillery, production lines, plus various medicines that are not very important.In less than half a day, all transactions were completed.And just when Li Guosheng had just paid the deposit in advance and was about to close the transaction, an unexpected question was directly placed in front of Li Guosheng. (To be continued..)