(119) DuPont family cooperation project
"As long as you can see this giant ship launched, this generation will not live in vain." Lin Yuqing looked at the drawings in his hand, and his voice became choked.
Seeing this ship-building technician who has been useless as a hero so far, Yang Shuoming couldn't help but be moved while laughing.
"You know, with the current industrial production capacity of our country, it is simply impossible to build such a giant warship." "If we want to catch up, we have to find another way. β
"So you chose to order it in the United States, right?" Lin Yuqing guessed Yang Shuoming's thoughts, and his eyes were full of excitement.
"Yes, I want you to come here to supervise the ship-building project." Yang Shuoming pointed to the drawings in his hand and said, "Due to the huge project and the complexity of the work, it is impossible for me to do everything myself, so I need an expert in this area to ensure the completion of this project with high quality and efficiency." β
"Guaranteed to get the job done." Lin Yuqing's face showed a solemn sè.
"In order to allow us in China to build such a giant warship by ourselves in the future, I have reached an agreement with the Americans to train shipbuilders for us at the same time as the construction, so that the ship is built and our workers have learned their skills." Yang Shuoming said, "This piece also needs you to stand up, do you understand?" β
"I understand." Lin Yuqing replied, he suddenly remembered the Shi Xuanhou who was still in Ganxi, and at the same time, he couldn't help but feel a little proud in his heart, and at the same time, he also wanted him to come over to help him.
"I'm afraid I can't keep myself busy, and I have a few good friends who are experts in this area, can I ask them to help?" Lin Yuqing asked.
"Absolutely. In this regard, you can do it yourself, and I will give you full freedom and funds to use people, and it depends on whether you can get things done. Yang Shuoming said, "However, I have another important use for old history, so he can't come over to help you." β
Hearing Yang Shuoming say that he had other arrangements for Shi Xuanhou, Lin Yuqing was not only happy, but also couldn't help but feel jealous in his heart.
"The amount of money required to build such a huge ship is extremely huge, and it can't be done without tens of millions." Lin Yuqing focused his attention on the task given to him by Yang Shuoming, and what he was worried about now was the problem of funds.
"You don't have to worry about the payment, what I need you to do is all the technical details." Yang Shuoming said earnestly, "We must ensure the quality, because we don't have much time." β
"Don't worry," Lin Yuqing said, with an unprecedented look of determination on his face.
Just when the two were talking, Yang Shuoming noticed the members of the Japanese delegation who walked out of the entrance not far away, these five short x people were wearing high hats and black dresses, and walked out of the entrance with their toes proud, Yang Shuoming looked at them coldly, as if he was looking at a group of dying people.
"Hanzhi, someone from DuPont has arrived."
Sun Hui, the general manager of the "Renhe" company, came to Yang Shuoming's side, and he also noticed the frenzy of the Japanese, and a look of resentment appeared on his face.
Although the Los Angeles Peace Treaty was signed in China's favor, for China, the loss of rights and interests in the South Manchurian region was still quite huge, and this treaty, like many treaties signed by China and foreign countries after entering modern times, was still an out-and-out unequal treaty, except that it forced the Japanese to spit out some of what they had swallowed.
"Who's coming?" Yang Shuoming asked, his gaze still not leaving the Japanese.
"Eyer DuPont, the helmsman of the DuPont family, and the grandson of the founder of the DuPont consortium, DuPont Sr." Sun Hui said, "He actually knows the name of our 'people'. β
Listening to Sun Hui's words, a hint of approval flashed in Yang Shuoming's eyes.
"He actually knows us, and it can be seen that there is something extraordinary in ability."
"It is said that this person is not only a master of chemical engineering, but also a master of business management." Sun Hui said, "Lao Wu has already seen him, and said that this person will have great success in the future." β
"Lao Wu's eyesight has always been not bad," Yang Shuoming nodded, "It seems that we have found the right person." β
"Okay, let's go." Yang Shuoming said, patting Lin Yuqing's shoulder, "You also come with me." β
Not long after, a convoy of cars appeared on the road on the outskirts of Los Angeles, and not far in front of the road was a quiet manor house.
Yang Shuoming and his entourage got out of the car, and under the guidance of DuPont's reception staff, they entered this ancient villa, and when Yang Shuoming came to the living room, he was immediately attracted by the various Chinese porcelain around him. ,
The decoration style of this living room has an obvious taste of the French Versailles, which is extremely magnificent, but with the addition of so many Chinese porcelain, it is less flashy and more elegant.
Yang Shuoming's eyes fell on the large bottle of Qinghu placed on the tea, and when the analysis results given by the "level computer eye" showed that they were actually porcelain from the Yongli period of the Ming Dynasty, Yang Shuoming couldn't help but be secretly frightened.
In addition to these precious and elegant porcelain, Yang Shuoming also noticed that there were several beautiful Chinese yΓΉ carvings from the Qianlong period in the living room, and in the center of the living room was a huge oil painting of a beautiful nv staring and smiling, dressed in typical classical Chinese costumes, but the person was a Westerner with golden eyes. This painting is clear and beautiful, the characters are delicately depicted, and the expressions are vivid and expressive, which makes people unforgettable at first sight, showing the high skill of the painter.
What is surprising is that although the painting does not appear to be very old, there is no text description on it, and there is no author's signature.
Looking at this beautiful oil painting, Yang Shuoming couldn't help but sigh deeply in his heart.
Obviously, the painter should be a master of oil painting, and he has a love for traditional Chinese culture from the heart, so he will paint such a wonderful fusion of Chinese and Western cultures.
In later generations, more and more young people have completely forgotten their roots.
"I'm really sorry to keep the general waiting."
With a slightly apologetic English greeting, a young American walked lightly into the living room.
Yang Shuoming came back to his senses, turned his head and carefully looked at the American in front of him, the American in front of him was not very old, wearing a black suit and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, although his clothes looked very plain, but Yang Shuoming could still see at a glance that the clothes on his body were all first-class handmade products, which were worth a lot of money.
With a kind smile on his face, he gave people a feeling like a muslim wind, and without introduction, Yang Shuoming could already guess that he should be Eyer Dupont, the rising star of the DuPont family.
In fact, through the analysis of the image of the comer, the "level computer eye" has given Yang Shuoming's positive answer.
"Welcome to His Majesty the General, I hope this place will make you feel at home." Eyer Dupont noticed the surprise on Yang Shuoming's face and said with a smile.
Yang Shuoming understood why the helmsman of the Dupont family was receiving him here, and couldn't help but sigh secretly for his painstaking efforts.
This xx detail can also explain why the DuPont family has been able to grow in the United States.
"I don't have so many treasures in my house." Yang Shuoming smiled and replied in fluent English, "However, as you said, I do feel an extremely familiar atmosphere here. β
When Eyer Dupon heard that Yang Shuoming had answered in English, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but it was fleeting, and almost no one could notice it.
Several people sat down in a divided seat, and a well-dressed servant served the guests a drink, which, unlike in the past, was not the coffee that Americans often drink, but the fragrant Chinese tea.
"This estate belonged to an English gentleman and was bought by me, and I love Chinese culture, so I have kept all the decorations and objects here," said Eyer Dupont, pointing to the Chinese porcelain and yΓΉ ware that adorned the surroundings, "which were all from the collection of the original owner of the house, and I added some later." β
"You can see that you're also a collector." Yang Shuoming replied with a smile.
"Porcelain is a great Ming for the Chinese to benefit the world, and many of these porcelains in my collection come from Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, China." Eyerdupon said with a smile, "I heard that the generals are from Jiangxi, you should be more familiar with them than I am." β
"Porcelain is one of the great Ming of the Chinese, and it is a Ming with extremely high technical content." Yang Shuoming smiled and nodded, "It is difficult for people today to imagine that the Chinese at that time could master such a profound knowledge of chemistry. β
Hearing Yang Shuoming lead the conversation from porcelain to chemistry, which they were all very interested in, Eyer Dupont's face showed appreciation.
"Fire, like porcelain, is also the great Ming of the Chinese, and its appearance has changed the course of European and even world history." Yang Shuoming continued, "Until now, it is still profoundly affecting our lives. β,
"You're right." Eyer Dupont said with a smile, "It was the emergence of Huoyi that promoted the exhibition of the world's chemical industry. As a result, DuPont has been able to become a major supplier of fire in the United States. β
"Your family and the United States of America have grown, expanded, and grown together, and what they have achieved has attracted the attention of the world, and it is for this reason that I hope to be able to cooperate with your family like never before." Yang Shuoming said.
"I am also very optimistic about the prospects of your 'people and company'." "As far as I know, this company has a very wide range of businesses, and I don't know yet, what kind of cooperation do you want us to work with?" β
"Chemistry, of course." Yang Shuoming looked into Eyerdubon's eyes and said calmly, "An important business of 'people and companies' is medical care, and Mr. DuPont must have heard of it. β
"Yes." Eyer Dupont's body involuntarily leaned forward, 1ΓΉ showed great concern, "I heard that 'Renhe Company' produced a special effect of anti-inflammatory, at first I was a little unconvinced, but a journalist friend of mine who has been to China told me that it is true, he has seen many seriously injured Chinese soldiers miraculously save their lives because of the use of these miraculous objects. β
Hearing Yang Shuoming's words, Liu Xiangyun, who was sitting not far from him, unconsciously showed pride and relief in her eyes.
"I hope you can realize the tremendous business value and benefits to the people of the United States and the world," Yang said, "I hope to work closely with your company in this regard, because 'people and companies' are limited by scale, it is difficult to expand production scale and expand overseas markets, and I believe that with the help of DuPont, this difficulty will no longer exist." β
Hearing Yang Shuoming's words, Eyer Dupont nodded again and again.
"You are a great man, Your Majesty General." Eyerdupont straightened up and said solemnly, "This is a cause that can benefit the whole of humanity, and it can bring great benefits, and I have no reason to refuse you, Your Majesty." β
At this time, although Eyerdubon's surface seemed very calm, at this time, his heart had already set off a monstrous sky*.
Eyer DuPont had long heard of the miracles produced by the little-known company X, which were collectively known as "sulfonamides", and he had asked the company's "basic materials department" and industrial laboratories to know the composition of these substances, but he had never succeeded. But what he didn't expect was that the owner of this company would take the initiative to find Γn.
As soon as he thought of the European battlefield that had already been slaughtered with mountains of corpses, Eyerdupon was excited, and the mountains of corpses piled up on the battlefield seemed to be turning into mountains of gold in his eyes.
At this time, Yang Shuoming turned his gaze to the painting on the wall.
"She's so beautiful, and the person who painted this picture must have poured all his love into her." Yang Shuo Mingxiang sighed unconsciously, "It's a pity that I don't know who the author of this painting is." β
"You're right, this painting doesn't have a long history, but it's one of my favorite collections." Yang Shuoming's words seemed to touch Eyerdubon's heart, he sighed and said, "It's just that the person in this painting has disappeared from here for a long time. β
Yang Shuoming heard a trace of inexplicable sentimentality in Eyerdubon's words, and he realized that the painting probably contained a sad story, so he did not continue to discuss the beauty of the painting, but began to lead the conversation to the next project to be discussed.
"I don't know if you've noticed, but the picture of her is wearing beautiful Chinese silk." Yang Shuoming said, "Thousands of years ago, the great Chinese people understood this beautiful textile, and once it appeared, it shook the whole world, and now, we have Ming, which will bring a beautiful world to NV people all over the world." β
After listening to Yang Shuoming's words, Liu Xiangyun immediately understood what Yang Shuoming was talking about, and she remembered the thin black sΓ¨ stockings like cicada wings that she was wearing on the double tuΗ under her skirt (the artificial nylon stockings that Yang Shuoming tried on for the NV people around her, including his beloved wife Huang Yunzhi), and her cheeks were full of red for a while.
She still remembers the first time she wore such stockings, and when she stood in front of the mirror and looked at it carefully, the green and sultry figure in the mirror.
ββ¦β¦ You know, the number of NV people in Europe and the United States combined is hundreds of millions, what a big market this will be, even if a person buys a pair of such artificial nylon stockings, the profit that can be generated is unimaginable......",
At this time, Liu Xiangyun was already completely immersed in her other appearance, and she didn't have the heart to listen to the conversation between Yang Shuoming and Eyer Dubon.
"Wanyun, guess what, why did General Yang suddenly turn his attention to the saltpeter mineral futures market?"
Shen Gaoyi, who had already returned to San Francisco, took the instructions given to him by Yang Shuoming and asked NV Er with some suspicion.
"General Yang may think that the war will not end very much......" Thinking of Yang Shuoming's handsome figure, Shen Wanyun's face turned red again, as if she was afraid that her father would peep into her heart, she turned around, picked up a newspaper and looked at it as if she were covering it up, and replied.
"If the war really doesn't end as he expected, then the price of saltpeter will only rise, not fall," Shen Gaoyi said strangely, "but what he wants to do is short selling?" β
"It's really unreasonable." Shen Wanyun listened to her father's question, realized the seriousness of the problem, and immediately said, "It can't be because of the transmission of the telegram, which leads to the error in the content of the message, right?" β
"Chances are, I've heard of this before." Shen Gaoyi said with some worry, "Don't be born on us." β
"We should check with General Yang right away." Shen Wanyun said, "The amount of J Yi is too large, and if there is a mistake, we cannot afford such a responsibility." β
Shen Gaoyi thought for a while and said, "I can't get out of here now, why don't you run for me and ask him in person." β
"I'm going to see him?" Shen Wanyun listened to her father's words, out of the instinctive shyness of a nv child, her first reaction was to refuse, but she was immediately overwhelmed by the irrepressible longing for him.
"Remember, the market changes all the time, and every second of time means the loss of wealth," said the father with some annoyance, "and if we are sure that his orders are correct, we must start immediately." β
"Okay, I'll go get ready. There's a train to Los Angeles at noon today. Shen Wanyun said, ran upstairs on her feet, and called the housekeeper's wife.
Seeing the back of NV's increasingly mature and beautiful back, a subtle smile flashed at the corner of Shen Gaoyi's mouth.
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