Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

Blackmailing the high-quality steel urgently needed by the US "government" arsenal, although he has a large amount of high-quality iron ore resources in his hands.However, before the establishment of advanced steelmaking plants.For these high-quality iron ores, they can only look at them with envy, and they can't do anything.

If I can't solve it by myself in a short time, there is only one way out, which is to use money to buy from the outside world... >

And right here, in Li Guosheng's mind, the future generations before World War II directly appeared.The "government" of Japan, which also lacks resources, is a solution to steel resources...>

"Purchase and hoard scrap steel directly from the United States and other heavy industrial countries to prepare for the possible outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War in the future...>

Although the name scrap steel does not sound very pleasant.However, for Li Guosheng 195 blackmailing the US "government" who is in urgent need of various high-quality steel products, these scrap steel products are definitely not much worse than steel ingots.In Li Guosheng's words, he bought a small-scale advanced blast furnace from abroad at random, or exchanged the equipment technology in his mind for a set of special steel smelting equipment from Germany.After these scraps of steel, which are usually not very eye-catching, are re-melted, pieces of high-quality steel ingots, pieces of special steel plates used to produce warships and tanks, will be produced.And the price paid for this is definitely more cost-effective than directly buying steel ingots and special steel. [

Thinking of this, Li Guosheng directly determined the source of the raw material high-quality steel.

In this era, the copper ingots necessary for the production of bullets, just saw this raw material, Li Guosheng thought of the Japanese "government" across the sea from him.Although Japan is an island country, various resources and minerals are very scarce.but.As a volcanic island country, the three kinds of resources are innumerable in Japan.Moreover, it is an important way for the Japanese "government" to export and earn foreign exchange in this era.

And these three kinds of mineral resources happen to be the copper mine, sulfur mine and saltpeter mine that Li Guosheng most urgently needs...>

I can't smelt it myself temporarily, but the Japanese "government" urgently needs 195 to blackmail the US "government" iron ore.In exchange for copper ingots that have been refined by the Japanese "government".at the same time.Through this kind of transaction, they can purchase their own sulfur and saltpetre from the Japanese "government".Then, the various raw materials needed by your own arsenal.It will be solved one after another... >

High quality steel.Copper ingots, sulfur, and even saltpeter, which is abundant in native Japan, were all settled.Next is the rare metal tungsten needed by the military to produce special steel and armor-piercing projectiles.Speaking of tungsten metal, others don't know it, but Li Guosheng knows it very well.There are a large number of tungsten mines in Zhejiang, which is not far from eastern Shandong.

At that time, relying on their current military strength and prestige in the country, they will form a small-scale fleet at will.Go to the Zhejiang area to buy back tungsten ore, and even buy a mine that can continuously produce tungsten ore.It is a breeze for Li Guosheng...>

There are specific solutions, and the next step is to solve how to implement these ideas.

Qingdao in this era is not only a natural military port, but also an excellent seaport.Almost every day, a large number of cargo ships dock at Qingdao Military Port.Then, either turn to Japan, or turn to the Bohai Sea, and drive in the direction of Tianjin.

Therefore, the big Qingdao seaport is not only home to a large number of former aboriginal Germans.And there are also a large number of Europeans and Americans who come to Asia to do business... >

After the baptism of World War I, the US "government", already known as the world's factory, also paid great attention to Qingdao, an excellent seaport.Not only a large number of American merchant ships docked or passed by Qingdao continuously, but also opened several companies in Qingdao city to buy or sell goods.At the same time, under the cover of doing business, help the U.S. "government" to spy on intelligence in Asia, and act as the tentacles of the U.S. "government" extending to Asia.

Faced with this situation, I want to get in touch with the US "government" to complete this transaction.The first thing to do is to contact these intelligence personnel and disclose that you want to conduct a large-scale transaction with the US government.

At the Ninth Army Headquarters in Weixian County, after Commander Li Guosheng expressed his thoughts.Whether it was Chief of Staff Jiang Baili or Deputy Army Commander Li Guanghua, expressions of disbelief appeared on the faces of both of them.

In their eyes, the U.S. "government" will never take advantage of this and sell a large amount of scrap steel that can be recycled directly, and even various smelting equipment to themselves at the price of scrap iron.

However, Li Guosheng had his own thoughts in his heart.As the world's factory, especially after experiencing the continuous expansion of World War I.The U.S. government's heavy industry system, especially steel production, absolutely exceeds the U.S. government's own consumption.With the end of World War I, when a large amount of steel could not be exported, these steels, including the smelting equipment that a large number of steel companies had stopped production, directly became a burden for the US "government".

Since it is a burden, coupled with the post-war US "government", it also needs a lot of capital to develop the economy.Reactivate the company that was established during the war and went bankrupt step by step after the war.Li Guosheng believes that before the Japanese "government" finds this big fish, once he throws this bait, the American "government" controlled by capitalists will surely pounce on the bait he throws out like a hungry wolf...>

However, Li Guosheng didn't want to, and didn't dare to speak out about his inner thoughts and historical analysis.In the end, relying on his prestige in the Ninth Army, he made a decisive decision.

Therefore, Li Guosheng, who had experienced the Qingdao naval battle, once again brought his guards, Lan Ruoxin, the only director of the field hospital in the entire Ninth Army who could act as his translator, and entered the bustling Qingdao...>

As the current real owner of Qingdao, Li Guosheng certainly doesn't need to proceed in a sneaky way like the last transaction in Germany.Surrounded by guards, they directly entered the former Japanese Army Headquarters in Qingdao.

Faced with the invitation of Li Guosheng, the commander of the Ninth Army of the Chinese National Revolutionary Army, a powerful figure in the Chinese Communist Party.Pete, the general manager of the American trading company in Qingdao, can be said to be flattered, but also full of expectations for his trip. [

A large-scale military transaction between Li Guosheng and the German "government" was carried out more than a month ago.Although Pete didn't know the specific content.However, based on the tonnage of the German "government" cargo ship, General Manager Pete can be sure that the total value of this military transaction is definitely more than 1000 million oceans, which is 1000 million US dollars...>

What kind of concept is $1000 million to Pete?

Since the Qing government.The commercial proportion of the US "government" in China is very low.In addition, after the establishment of the "government" of the Republic of China, almost all the military equipment purchased by the Chinese "government" army came from Japan and Germany.Let the US "government" be stationed in commercial companies all over China.Seeing a large number of orders being taken away by Germany, Japan and other countries can be said to be jealous.

Pete has been in charge of the Qingdao head office for two years.However, during this two-year period.The total amount of funds flowing from his hands is only 500 million oceans.But now, one transaction between Li Guosheng and the German "government" exceeds 1000 million, which is definitely full of infinite temptations for Pete.

Therefore, when the appointed time came, Pete, who was full of anticipation for the trip, came directly to the headquarters where Li Guosheng was located early, waiting for Li Guosheng to be summoned...>

"Hello, General. I'm Pete. It's an honor to meet you...>

Two people, after a short greeting.First of all, Pete, who was impatient, asked with a look of expectation.

"Your Excellency, I don't know what's the matter with you asking me to come here this time?"

Seeing the anxious expression on the opponent's face, Li Guosheng, who had a certain understanding of Americans, did not hesitate.Directly with the assistance of Lan Ruoxin beside her.Speak out your own thoughts.

"Mr. Pete, you are a businessman, I asked you to come, of course it is related to business... >

As an American, his "nature" is the same, that is, to always put his own interests first.Hearing Li Guosheng's assurance, Pete's eyes lit up, and he seemed to have seen a lot of dollars before waving to him.Then, regardless of the gentleman's etiquette, he asked directly with an expectant face.

"Your Excellency, I don't know what the large-scale transaction you are talking about is... >

Under Li Guosheng's signal, Lan Ruoxin directly took out a document that Li Guosheng had already drawn up, and began to translate.

"Mr. Pete, there are four aspects of business we want to do with you...>

"First, starting from this month, my Ludong District will purchase scrap steel worth 100 million oceans from your country's "government" every month...>

"Second, our Ludong Special Economic Zone invested 500 million oceans to purchase a set of equipment for a steelmaking plant with an annual output of 200 million yuan from the US "government" at the price of scrap steel. At the same time, your country's "government" must send at least Fifty relevant technicians have been working in our Ludong Special Zone for half a year, and they have gone straight to our Ludong Special Zone to build and operate the entire factory...>

"Third, our Ludong Special Economic Zone invested 500 million oceans to introduce all the equipment and related technical personnel of a medium-sized automobile production plant to your country's "government" at market prices...>

"Fourth, our Ludong Special Economic Zone will invest another 200 million oceans to purchase all the equipment and related technical personnel of a medium-sized aircraft factory from your "government" at market prices...>

"Fifth, to appeal two, three or four transactions, I hope that the "government" of your country can complete all the transactions within two months. As for the specific delivery location, it will also be placed in Qingdao Seaport, and the "government" of your country will deliver the goods to your door. "

To win a steel plant with an annual output of 200 million tons of steel at the price of scrap iron, in normal times, in Peter's view, it is absolutely impossible.However, after thinking about the current domestic situation, I feel relieved, and at the same time, I feel admiration for Li Guosheng's unique vision.

Ever since, a deeply shocked expression appeared on Pete's face...

After the shock, there was a burst of surprise.Pete can be sure, because the various heavy industrial equipment requested by the other party are not worth keeping secret.In addition, a large number of smelting equipment in steel plants has become a burden on the US "government".So, in Pete's view, the success rate of this business.Absolutely more than [-]%...>

As soon as Lan Ruoxin's verbal translation was completed, Pete nodded eagerly and said that he could supply all the equipment and orders in demand.

The U.S. "government", which made a lot of money by selling arms in World War I, immediately fell into a new round of economic crisis after the end of World War I because of a large surplus of products.As President Hoover, who carried out the "laissez-faire policy" of encircling big capitalists in the United States, he faced the worsening domestic economic situation and the pressure of a large number of capitalists.Straight to the start of the world looking for dumping grounds for American goods.

As the most populous and largest market in the world, China immediately became President Hoover's choice.but.Naihe and China had already vaguely become the sphere of influence of Britain, France, Japan and other countries during the Qing government period.Let the tentacles of the US "government" never reach China, a huge commodity dumping place.In the end, I can only look at the river and sigh.

However, President Hoover is not a person who admits defeat easily. He has never given up on the huge commodity dumping market in China from the beginning to the end.The establishment of U.S. commodity-dumping companies in major cities along the coast of China is the means used by President Hoover to expand the share of U.S. goods in the Chinese market.

However, due to the strong strength and competitiveness of Britain, France and other countries, several years have passed, and this method still has no effect in the big Chinese market.

Ludong Special Zone, for the whole of China.Not particularly big though.However, as long as it is well managed, it can become a base for us to squeeze out the Chinese market share, and a logistics base for gradually expanding outward and to other parts of China.

Looking at the telegram just sent to him by the Ministry of Commerce in his hand.President Hoover seems to have seen that China's huge market is finally beckoning to him.Facing the Minister of Commerce in front of him, he asked directly, "Smith, what do you think of this transaction and the prospects after the transaction?"

"Very optimistic...>

Be clear.Although I am the Minister of Commerce, as the influence of the world economic crisis continues to increase, the various orders I receive are getting smaller and smaller.The order of more than 1000 million US dollars is definitely the largest order I have received in a year.Not to mention the huge economic benefits brought to him by this order, but the huge political achievements it brought to him are not something Smith can give up.

Seeing President Hoover with a pensive face in front of him, Secretary of Commerce Smith was deeply afraid that such a large order would be in vain.Facing President Hoover, he continued to analyze: "Your Excellency, in this order, the industrial equipment purchased by the Chinese is the most basic heavy industrial equipment, and there is no high-tech at all. Therefore, even if we do not sell To the other party, I believe that countries such as Britain and France, which are eager to get this order, will also sell to him."

"More importantly, once this transaction is completed, the various equipment in these orders, including scrap steel worth 100 million US dollars per month, will be enough to activate several domestic steel companies and benefit them from it. Thousands of Americans bid farewell to the bad luck of being laid off...>

"Of course, in addition to being optimistic about the huge benefits this order will bring to our country, I am also optimistic about the prospects of this order...>

"According to the latest news sent by Pete, this Li Guosheng has become the timing control of China's Ludong area, and he has a large number of troops in his hands. Once we can complete this deal with Li Guosheng and give him appropriate preferential treatment, the other party In the early stage of development and growth, provide her with some help that I can. Then, the entire Shandong market in China will be completely open to my US "government"...>

"There are more than 3000 million people in Shandong Province in China. Even if each person only consumes one dollar of goods per year, the benefits to the entire US "government" will directly exceed 3000 million."

"Of course, the 3000 million is only the benefit that Shandong brought to my US government. As long as my American products can gain a firm foothold in the Shandong market, then Anhui, Henan, and Shanxi, which are adjacent to China's Shandong Province, will Hebei and other places will be infiltrated by our American products, thereby expanding the share of our American products in the Chinese market and reducing the economic pressure of more and more subspecies in the country...>

"So, I think that agreeing to this transaction is beneficial to my US "government". Please approve it, Your Excellency the President...>

President Hoover, of course, is also aware of the huge benefits in this.For Smith's proposal, without the slightest hesitation, he directly agreed.After thinking about it, he opened his mouth and said.

"In this case, Smith, in order to show the sincerity of my US "government", in addition to the original equipment ordered by China's Ludong, we will give a free set of steel equipment with an annual output of 50 tons to the Ludong Special Economic Zone in the name of the "government". Smelting equipment…>

"Yes, Your Excellency...>

In this way, with the approval of President Hoover, a large number of industrial equipment and scrap steel that Li Guosheng urgently needed began to be transshipped to Qingdao, China at a very low price...>