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    Chapter 159 The United States intervenes

    In the factory of Hubei Industrial Company, Hangel, the American minister representative who came from Shanghai, looked around curiously. As the commercial counselor and the representative of the U.S. Steel Company in China, this is not the first time for him with a big beard to visit a large enterprise in this country.  The former Gaochang Temple Manufacturing Bureau, Mawei Shipyard and even Japan's Yawata Steel have left his footprints. In his impression, Asian companies are all typical examples of dirty and messy companies.

    But today I felt a little surprised. The newly renovated factory building was very clean, the ventilation and light were very comfortable, and the wires had obviously been sorted out, reaching all locations close to the walls and roof.  Obvious Chinese nameplates are installed in each workshop, and guidance signs are also erected at intersections.  There are many new factories under construction in the distance, and the workers are beginning to install each new machine into the predetermined position. Judging from their movements, they are very careful, which shows that everyone cares about it. There are also many European faces among them.  It¡¯s not surprising that he clicked on it. New equipment debugging and trial production are generally provided with technical support from Europe.

    Hangel patiently watched the workers install the large and complex hydraulic press with the help of European technicians, then turned to look at Yang Qiu: "Dear Commander, this scale is no less than that of a European factory. I believe,  Under your leadership, the three provinces have taken the lead in entering spring."

    Since the new patrols in various countries made this official position difficult to pronounce, they all continued to call Yang Qiu commander. He was also willing to accept this title and said with a smile: "I have to thank my German friends for this. If it weren't for their help, maybe  We still need to continue to endure the cold winter." After he finished speaking, he smiled again: "Of course, you, His Excellency the Minister, and the United States have also helped us a lot. I have planned enough land in Hankou, and the workers are working day and night.  Leveling the foundation, I believe in another two months it will be early summer over there.¡±

    Hangel came here this time to finalize the previous purchase contract and to inspect the two special zones of Chongqing and Hankou. The US government was very happy that Yang Qiu had fulfilled his promise to open the special zones. Dozens of American companies in China were already eager to enter these two special zones.  There was a place, but he didn¡¯t want to show off his cards yet, so he suddenly asked: ¡°Your Excellency, Commander, I heard that your army is using a new type of machine gun designed and manufactured by yourself. Can I take a look?¡±

    Zhang Wenjing and Su Hongsheng who were accompanying him immediately became nervous when they heard this sentence. The Han-1 machine gun is the latest equipment of the National Defense Forces. According to their thinking, it is still a secret that cannot be revealed to others.  But Yang Qiu didn't care. In a semi-colonial country and the most developed industrial and commercial area, it was impossible to use new equipment without being discovered. It was good to be able to keep it for a few months, so he immediately asked someone to find a machine gun factory.  The president, Liu Qingen, graciously invited Hangel to visit.

    Hangel was also slightly surprised. He did not expect that Yang Qiuzhen would open it to him. In fact, the United States did not have much interest in this kind of machine gun, but he was personally very happy that the Chinese could develop a machine gun that was said to be comparable to the Madsen type.  curious.

    The machine gun factory is composed of five workshops side by side. This is the second workshop after the rifle workshop to adopt piece-work assembly line production.  Starting from the beginning of the month, the improved Han-1 machine gun has been manufactured here. It is mainly based on the Bren light machine gun and has once again simplified the number of spare parts. The caliber has been changed to 7.62 mm. It uses the standard 7.62*51 bullet selected by the National Defense Force. The manufacturing is complex.  The threaded heat dissipation sleeve was cancelled, replaced by a thickened barrel to increase heat capacity, and a new dust-proof flame suppressor was installed.  After using the new assembly line method, the monthly output here has reached 30 pieces. When all the new equipment is put into production, 200 pieces per month will not be a dream.

    Liu Qingen is a senior firearms technical expert like Su Hongsheng. He also designed the first semi-automatic rifle in Chinese history. After getting the improved drawings, he spent a lot of time thinking about it and knew better than anyone else how good this machine gun was, so he explained  At that time, the main focus was deliberately placed on minor details such as the magazine, barrel, and manufacturing process. The most critical receiver and flash suppressor were not taken out at all.

    After hearing that after half a year of trial production, 30 such machine guns can be manufactured per month, Hangel was not surprised, but he was particularly satisfied with Yang Qiu's frankness and said: "It can be seen that your Excellency, Commander, is still  A very good manager, if you retire one day, I think U.S. Steel will be willing to hire you at a high salary."

    After giving Liu Qingen a slight nod and an approving look, Yang Qiucai said: "China does not lack skilled craftsmen. Although our country's industrial workers cannot compare with those of your country, we are still working hard. As of this month, we have opened  We have established six technical schools, which will be expanded to 30 by the end of the year. In the next three years, we can provide at least 50,000 workers with basic training for factories and special zones. Our three provinces are working hard to prepare for businessmen from your country to invest.  Now" After walking outside, Yang Qiu deliberately paused and glanced at the Hanyang Iron Works across the wall: "We are most short of steel and cement for construction."Hangel understood what he was implying. Han Yeping's incident did not have much interest in the United States, but had many benefits.  Japan is building battleships again. Before the Panama Canal was built, the West Coast of the United States was always facing huge external threats.  In addition, Japan's accelerated competition for markets in the Far East and the domestic Japanese immigration issue have made the White House very unhappy, so it is the responsibility of diplomats like them to appropriately crack down.

    Not to mention that the market is so big, so if we squeeze out Japan, we will naturally gain more market share!  So Hanger smiled and said: "From my personal standpoint, I support the commander in taking back all the shares of Han Yeping."

    Is it just a personal position?  Yang Qiu knew the thoughts of these colonists. Although the United States was more talkative than Britain and France, they were the same in pursuing interests. Fortunately, he was well prepared and asked Zhang Wenjing to bring two bidding plans: "Your Excellency Hangel,  There is a slang saying in China: open the skylight and speak brightly. These are the two construction tenders I just signed. These two companies will start construction of two railways from Wuchang to Chenzhou in Hunan and to Liupanshui in Guizhou in the next three years. If the central government agrees  , these two railways will also be extended to Guangzhou and Yunnan respectively. Together with the Hanchuan Railway, we will build three main lines in the next seven years. They have fully agreed to let the government purchase the necessary equipment. After completion, the locomotive procurement contract will also be  Our government comes forward, you see"

    The equipment and operating trains of the three main lines?  At least ten million dollars worth!  "If your Excellency, Commander, trusts me, I am willing to help you mediate the negotiations to recover Han Yeping." Although Hangel's performance was very calm, the sparks shining in his eyes still betrayed him. To be honest, the current attitude of the United States towards  I really have no interest in plundering resources, but I am very interested in plundering the market and expanding the share of American goods. This is why the United States is the country that most actively supports Yang Qiu in establishing a special zone.

    Moreover, this young man¡¯s ambition can also be seen from this railway bidding document. While the lower reaches of Yang Zijiang and the north are still entangled in the distribution of power, he has already begun to plan for the future. Does this mean that the United States can obtain more generous resources through him?  What about business interests?

    In addition to Han Yeping, Yang Qiu also said that he would purchase a quota of machinery and equipment from the United States every year. He also hoped to expand cooperation and purchase equipment for a medium-sized steel plant and expand the Jiangnan Industrial Company shipyard he owns to have two 10,000-ton ships.  The idea of ????a large shipbuilding enterprise including a shipyard and three 5,000-ton shipyards.  He also hopes to send overseas students to the United States to promote exchanges between the two peoples.

    Regardless of whether he can get the money or not, these are all opportunities for Hangel, so the two of them chatted happily along the way. Hangel even said that he would immediately urge the acceleration of the last purchase contract after returning.  delivery work.

    The two chatted as they walked towards Hanyang Pier. Hangel even began to imagine what kind of sumptuous lunch this young man who always brought surprises to the United States would prepare for him. This was his biggest interest and hobby, the exquisite Chinese  Food is the only thing that conquers him in this country.  But before they even got on the boat, there was a sudden faint thunder from the horizon. Dozens of guard company soldiers who had been scattered around to protect them immediately shrank and surrounded the two people, and without any further explanation, they were pulled to a hidden location nearby.

    "What's wrong?" Yang Qiu asked in a deep voice, but if you pay attention to his eyes, you can even see the excited flames inside.  It's a pity that Hangel didn't pay attention. Although he already knew that there was an armed confrontation in Daye, he always thought that it would not reach that point.

    "Report."

    The young second lieutenant intelligence officer ran over quickly with a serious expression: "An hour ago, the Japanese garrison in Dayetun interfered with our military exercise and fired violently at the teaching regiment of our first division, causing a large number of casualties. The teaching regiment was already fighting back, and there is currently a firefight.  It¡¯s still going on, and¡­Japan¡¯s Third Fleet is firing at the Daye area.¡±

    "asshole!"

    Before the translator could finish explaining, Yang Qiu jumped up: "Didn't I say that we should avoid the Japanese troops? Why is there still a firefight?"

    ¡°They shot first and used cannons, so we had to fight back!¡±

    "Damn it, damn it!" Yang Qiu pretended to be angry while stomping his feet. He pulled Zhang Wenjing over and shouted: "Let Wang Zhengting go to see the Japanese minister to protest immediately! Ask the Daye garrison to immediately put down their weapons unconditionally, otherwise Japan will bear all the consequences.  !¡±

    Hangeel watched from the side as the soldiers took away the orders one after another, and suddenly felt like he was on Broadway.  However, he has no intention of pursuing whether this is a farce. Now that the two sides have exchanged fire, will this become the trigger for a new war in the Far East?

    In the past 17 years, two wars that shocked the world have been fought here. Is a third one coming again?

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