1908 Far Eastern Maniac Chapter 232 Four-Year Plan

Run an industry. It is inseparable from technology and talent. It is also inseparable from funding. But China lacks all these things. For the sake of industry to save the country. Zhao Bei is not simple because of ugliness. Do everything you can to raise money and recruit talent. Not only looking for talents in Hubei and Sichuan. In addition, we recruit talents from all walks of life in various parts of the country. Even advertising in foreign countries. Move with emotion. Tempting to take advantage. It's painstaking.

Right now. Zhao Beizheng, in his capacity as the commander-in-chief of the communist army and the governor of the Sichuan army, met with such a group of people from all over the world. Among them, there are enthusiastic young people who have studied abroad. There are also talented people in the former Qing Dynasty. He also gave up the comfortable life of a foreign country and rushed back to China to participate in the revolution. They chose the Republican Army and the Commander-in-Chief. It is because of the commander-in-chief's clear nationalist position.

The country has fallen too far behind. If you want to catch up. It's not enough to rely on a group of scholars who are full of experience. There must also be a strong man standing behind them for them. The commander-in-chief is such a military strongman.

"You're not far away. Trek through the mountains and rivers. Different origins. Beliefs are different. But you all have the same dream in your hearts. That is, the motherland is prosperous and strong, and the people are happy. Tell the truth. Zhao is the same as you. All have the same. But now the country is poor. The great powers are rampant. Can this dream of a strong country and a rich people be realized in our hands? It also depends on whether we are willing to contribute to this country. Even sacrifice. ”

Standing on the podium of the Chengdu Arsenal ceremony. Zhao Bei was impassioned. Throwing aside the speeches prepared by the Political Propaganda Committee is a completely impromptu speech. Although the rhetoric is not flashy. But the truth is revealed. Everyone present was touched by this emotion. Perhaps some people do not immediately understand the content of the commander-in-chief's speech because of their accent. However, this did not prevent the crowd from applauding.

Sprinkled by thousands'. The presentation ended quickly. The cadres of the Political Propaganda Committee led most of the audience down and arranged accommodation. Exam times are arranged according to their specialties―――――― in the Republican Army. It's okay to use it small. But overcharging is allowed.

There were only a dozen people left in the auditorium. Most of them are not techies. Rather, businessmen. Invited businessmen. These people were very interested in the commander-in-chief's Sichuan industrial plan, so when they saw the news in the newspaper, they rushed from each other. Let's take a look at it in Sichuan. Let's see what kind of ambition this "salt administration supervisor of the six southwestern provinces" has.

It was only after arriving in Chengdu that these businessmen knew. The commander not only wanted to reform Yanzheng, but also to build a large steel plant and a large chemical plant in Sichuan, which were part of the first phase of the industrial plan. More industrial plans will be introduced in the future. In order to encourage private investment. The Commander-in-Chief will also enact more detailed laws. Protect the interests of investors.

Among these merchants. There are a few who are willing to invest in iron and chemical plants. One of them, the former Qing Xiucai, even took precautions, and before entering Sichuan, he hired a German mining technician to prepare for coal and iron ore in Sichuan.

A talent named Lu Bohong. The Shanghai people have passed the age of knowing their fate. It is the same as Liu Renxiang, the king of production in Hankow. This man is also a foreigner. Because of this relationship. The two have known each other for many years. As a matter of fact. This time, Lu Bo was able to come to Sichuan. It was also to listen to Liu's suggestion. Originally, Lu Bohong planned to set up a gas company in Shanghai. He went to Hankou to persuade Liu Renxiang to join the shares. During the conversation with Liu Renxiang, I learned about the close relationship between Zhao Bei and the German Federation of Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurs. So I changed my mind. It was decided to rush to Sichuan with a mining technician. Let's see if we can take the commander-in-chief. Start a coal mine or iron factory in Sichuan.

The German mining technician who was in Sichuan with Lu Bohong was also a middle-aged man in his forties. Energetic. The Chinese name is "Gao Xin". He used to work in the well well coal mine. He was a good friend of Colonel Hannagan, who also ran a coal mine in the well. Able to know Lu Bohong and Liu Renxiang. It all depends on the recommendation of Colonel Hannagan. This time into the river. Of course, he was hired by Lu Bohong to explore the mine site for him. But at the same time, it is also a front stop for the German Overseas Chinese Business Association. To explore the way for the German business community to expand its influence in Sichuan.

As an advisor to the Federation of Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurs. Gao Xin was well aware of Zhao Bei's position in the minds of German businessmen. In the eyes of Chinese businessmen in Germany. This powerful military strongman with a strong anti-British stance is very "investment value". Although German politics is cautious about the position of the Republican Army. But the German business community has shifted its attention from Yuan Shikai's side to Zhao Bei's side. For this. Colonel Hannagan also wrote a handwritten letter. Give it to Sun Art. He handed it over to the commander-in-chief in person.

For the "love" of German businessmen. Zhao Bei was very happy. After receiving Hannagan's letter forwarded by Sun Art. Immediately wrote a reply. From Gao to the German Consulate in Chengdu. Diplomatic mail is delivered directly to the German Legation in China. It was up to them to pass it on to Hannagan.

"Mr. Lu. Mr. Gao. The two were able to invest in the mining industry in Sichuan. It's a great honor. Sichuan has been known as the "land of abundance" since ancient times. The mineral resources are abundant. It is due to the inconvenience of external transportation. This is only at the stage of artisanal mining and smelting.

Now the republic zhèngfǔ was established. The industrial power plan is coming. I think you will be able to make a difference in Sichuan. ”

After chilling with all the businessmen one by one. Zhao Beiyi left Lu Bohong and Gao Xin behind. After a few words. Please rush to the Chengdu Arsenal Craft School. In the student dormitory, several international students were introduced to the two of them.

"They are all highly talented students studying at Tokyo Imperial University. The majors are also related to mining and steel. However, because of the outbreak of the revolution, they were unable to complete their studies. However, their enthusiasm can fully compensate for the lack of knowledge. If it weren't for the fact that the need for industry is very urgent now. Jun zhèngfǔ had already sent them to Germany for further study at public expense. I believe. German technology is now world-class. Rìmoto's technology is unbeatable. Study. Germany should be the first target. ”

Zhao Bei's words made the national pride of the German mining technician a little agitated, but fortunately, he has always been a stereotypical person. Soon to hide his emotions. Stick that civilization on the top. Quite self-bragging in half-baked Chinese.

"Your Excellency the General, please rest assured. If there's something they don't understand. You can ask me for advice. As a graduate of the Berlin Institute of Technology, he holds a master's degree in mining. I'm definitely better than their rìben teacher. ”

"That would be great. Gao, you are a good proof of Sino-German friendship. ”

Zhao Bei smiled. He pointed to the young men beside him. "Originally, they were about to set off. went to southern Sichuan to explore iron ore. But now that you're willing to point them out. I'd love to know. Are you also interested in taking a trip to the southern part of Sichuan? ”

Can I go there to hunt? I've heard that there is a kind of "black and white bear" that is black and white, and it is very good-looking. It's a biography. However, I think if I can hunt such a black and white bear, its fur will be very memorable. ”

"Of course. As a matter of fact. There will be an army to escort you to southern Sichuan, where you can hunt with a rifle. In fact, the so-called "black and white bear" does exist, but in my opinion. If you can catch it alive. Instead of beating it to death and skinning. It will be more monumental. Imagine that. If you take a live black and white bear to Berlin when you go back to Germany. What kind of sensation would that cause? Perhaps this will also be a testimony to the friendship between China and Germany. ”

Of course, Zhao Bei understood what kind of animal Gao Xin wanted to hunt in the future generations. The rare animal known as a "national treasure" still exists only in the legends of Western adventurers, and no zoo has ever exhibited this animal, but Gao Xin's hunting thoughts reminded Zhao Bei. Maybe. This kind of cute animal comes in handy.

Present. Zhao Bei immediately decided to immediately recruit a team of hunters. Scattered into the deep mountains and old forests. Catch some of these "black bears".

However, Zhao Bei quickly gathered his mind. After all. Compared to steel mills and iron mines. Black and white bears really aren't the most important concern right now. In fact, what Zhao Bei wanted to send was the iron mine known as "Panzhihua" in later generations. is beneficial to those historical fiction novels that I have read. He knew that Panzhihua was on the border between Sichuan Province and Yunnan Province. The confluence of the Jinsha River and the Yajiang River. However, "Panzhihua" is a later name. It's not called that name now. As for what exactly it is called. Zhao Bei is also not clear. He only said that the approximate location was in the territory of Huili. There is also a part in Yunnan.

It will be in the south of Ningyuan Mansion. It was the jurisdiction of Tian Zhenbang, the town guard of southern Sichuan. That's why. Zhao Bei had already sent an infantry regiment when he left Fushun. On the grounds of "defending the provincial border", he went to Huili. on the garrison. Iron ore exploration clears the way.

Build a city in Panzhihua. Easier said than done. When the traffic is inconvenient. If you want to transport ore or steel out. A railway must be built. And the shape of the time is up and down. It is typical of the mountains. In this way, a railway is built. The difficulty can be imagined.

It's just one side of the story. Another big problem is the iron ore from Panzhihua. When the iron ore is of higher grade. But it is a multi-gold symbiotic mine. The industry calls it "magnetite". This is one of the most difficult iron ores to refine. In the Hereafter. In order to find a cheap way to refine this ore. Technicians in China have been fumbling for many years to find the right process. Considering the technological limitations of this era. Zhao Bei cannot guarantee that the current technology will be able to process the iron ore of Panzhihua.

But Panzhihua is also powerful. It's in the mountains near the iron mine. The abundant coal resources provide cheap raw materials for steelmaking for steel mills. At this point. Han Yeping Company fell behind. It is calculated according to the distance between the coal mine and the iron ore. Panzhihua has more advantages than Han Yeping

Whatever it is. Zhao Bei also decided to give it a try. Even if it can't be mined and processed now. At least the accumulation of technology can be carried out. Exercise. No way. The disk he controls now is so big. Hanping's mines have basically been discovered. Only Sichuan's resources are still buried deep in the mountains and old forests.

In order to persuade these international students to go to Huili prospecting. Instead of just staring at the two banks of the Yangtze River, which has convenient transportation. Zhao Bei had a lot of brains at first. Several folk rumors were fabricated. It is said that there is an iron mine near Huili. The veins are exposed. When the blacksmith can take raw materials from the mountains very squarely. Such a flicker. These hot-blooded young men immediately asked for help. But I haven't waited for the departure yet. Lu Bohong took Sun Art to Chengdu. So Zhao Bei decided to let Gao Xin take them to Huili. After all, this German is more experienced. And behind him stood a German Federation of Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurs. The establishment of an industry is inseparable from capital. China lacks funds. But the Germans were struggling with excess capital and could not find a way out. Maybe. When they learned that there was a rare large iron mine on the southwestern border of China. They will not hesitate to invest a large amount of capital in Sichuan. And in order to reduce investment risks. They will certainly be willing to transfer new technologies as well.

The commander-in-chief is in the heart for the iron ore cāo. Sun Art is still immersed in the imagination of the black and white bear. So much so that he only noticed a diagram on the wall when he left the dormitory. He has lived and worked in China for many years. He doesn't speak very good Chinese, though. But Chinese recognizes it. It only took two glances to see that it was no ordinary chart. Rather, it is a sketch of industrial development. It looks a little rudimentary. But it's refreshing.

"Your Excellency, General. This is what they painted? Gao Xin pointed to the international students.

Zhao Bei smiled faintly. said, "It's theirs." Of course. The contemptible people also made some efforts in this. ”

Gao Xin reached for the monocle. I took a serious look at the sketch of industrial development. The more I looked, the more surprised I became.

"Here's the matching: the system." Gao Xin sighed. The black and white bears have been forgotten. I was completely immersed in the industrial blueprint in front of me.

"This is the first four-year development plan for our industry."

An international student stepped forward. With reverence, he glanced at the commander-in-chief standing on the side.

"This is the Commander-in-Chief's plan. We're just working. ”

"The first four-year industrial development plan?" Gao Xin also looked at the commander-in-chief.

"Exactly. It is the first four-year industrial development plan of the two provinces of Huzhou and Sichuan. Although I would also like to promote the industrial program of the class throughout the country. But it's a pity. At the moment my influence is limited. The sketch you've seen isn't finished yet. There are still many imperfect parties. As I meant it. This program should be rolled out throughout the country. Transform an agrarian country into a rudimentary industrial country in a short period of time. This is the only way out for China. It's also my dream. Zhao Bei's explanation made Gao Xin very good. The German technician apparently also has his own views on industrial construction.

"Your Excellency, General. If it's convenient for you. I would like to have an in-depth discussion with you on the issue of industrial construction. In my opinion. What your country needs most is industry. And this "four-year plan" of yours is obviously more ambitious than those industrial development plans of the Westernists. It is also more in line with the realities of the country. If you don't object. I'm willing to give you advice. And. It can also help you access the capital and technology you need for industrial development. In my opinion. Your country and Germany are very complementary in trade. If the business communities of the two countries can join forces. I think. Your four-year plan isn't necessarily just a dream. ”