In the wars of the industrial age, there are few sides with less steel production and more than one side with too many wins, and it can be said that without steel, there will be no modern war, and there is no news more exciting than a breakthrough in steel production.

As soon as Zhang Tinglan returned to Fengtian, he invited Wang Yongjiang, Kuang Rongguang, Tao Jiping, Chen Qiming and others to learn from them about the achievements of industrial development during this period. In addition to Wang Yongjiang, several other people are mainly engaged in jishu and production work, since the equipment from Germany has been shipped back one after another, they are going all out, installing equipment, and exploring operation methods.

During this period of time, basically no one has slept completely, especially Kuang Rongguang is already old, his original gray hair has all turned silver, and there are even a few small age spots on his face, which seems to be ten years old all of a sudden.

But the old man's mental state is still very good, after seeing Zhang Tinglan, he said with a smile: "Humble words, during the time you led the troops, a large number of machinery and equipment were transported back from Europe, filling a number of gaps in Fengtian industry. ”

"Mr. Kuang, since you have the results now, you should also pay attention to your body, adjust reasonably, receive regular physical examinations, and must not have problems with your body." Zhang Tinglan looked at Wang Yongjiang again, and said with a smile: "Mr. Minyuan, you are no exception. ”

"Don't worry, there's no problem with another ten or eight years." Wang Yongjiang said with a smile: "This year, the economic structure of the three eastern provinces has undergone rapid changes, and the fiscal revenue has also been greatly improved, and the cumulative fiscal revenue of the three provinces has reached 87 million, and there is hope that it will exceed 100 million next year." In other words, with the land of the three provinces, our financial revenue has exceeded that of the Beiyang government, and we do not have to bear all kinds of indemnities. The actual available funds are equivalent to one and a half times that of Beiyang. ”

Wang Yongjiang talked about financial income, and he was also full of energy and was very proud, and Fengjun's income could increase rapidly, mostly thanks to this financial expert, and there is no doubt that this is also the best reward for Zhang Tinglan's support.

"Our financial revenue is not based on exploiting the people and sucking the marrow. On the contrary, in the past few years, we have cut a large number of harsh taxes and miscellaneous taxes, consolidated and simplified various types of taxes, and provided tax support for the development of key industries. It can be said that the finances of the three eastern provinces have increased. It is entirely built on the basis of high-speed economic development, and if we develop according to this trend, it is not impossible to achieve the goal of making the country rich and the people strong. ”

Wang Yongjiang said with confidence: "In addition to the increase in fiscal revenue, there is another point that is more gratifying to us, that is, the industrial structure of the entire three eastern provinces is also changing. The share of agriculture is decreasing, while industry and commerce are growing rapidly. Especially industrial output. Already more than a quarter, plus commerce, has exceeded sixty percent, overwhelming the share of agriculture. If all the machines brought by Germany can be digested, the industrial output value of Northeast China will increase rapidly, reaching 30 percent. Forty, or even more than half, can be yujian. ”

The situation introduced by Wang Yongjiang is exactly what Zhang Tinglan is very concerned about, and the fiscal revenue reflects the amount of financial resources available to the state. In other words, it is the strength of the government. Many people think that during the Opium War, China's total economic output far exceeded that of Britain, in fact, Britain's fiscal revenue was 50 or 60 million pounds, and the Manchu Qing Dynasty only had 30 or 40 million taels of silver, and the difference between the two was 15 times.

Of course, in addition to the total amount, the economic component is also very important, and the industrial capacity and proportion are the best embodiment of the country's military liliang. Originally, the three eastern provinces were typical agriculture-dominated areas, and there were almost no modern factories, but after Zhang Tinglan's painstaking management, the industrial output value has accounted for a quarter of the total economic output, which is definitely a huge progress.

This shows that the Northeast is no longer a piece of fat in the mouths of the great powers, it already has bones, its muscles are growing rapidly, and it already has the capital to defend its own interests. Therefore, after hearing Wang Yongjiang's introduction, Zhang Tinglan was particularly excited.

"Within three years, we will strive to double the industrial output value, and in the economic weight, we will exceed 50 percent, so that the three eastern provinces will basically have initially completed the goal of industrialization, and we will have a hard time in the face of our mortal enemy Japan!"

Zhang Tinglan ambitiously issued a new target, and Kuang Rongguang next to him hahadaxiao: "Humble words, I don't dare to guarantee other industries, but the steel machinery can not only double, but it is not impossible to triple it!" ”

"Oh?" Zhang Tinglan also showed a surprised expression: "Mr. Kuang, you have to count when you speak." ”

"That's natural, and since I've said that, I'm completely sure." Kwong Rongguang said with a smile: "We have shipped back two sets of steel equipment from Germany, and now the first set is half installed, and it is expected that both sets will be installed next year, when the steel output can at least jump from the current 150,000 tons to 300,000 tons, and if the production capacity is all excavated to reach 450,000 tons, there is absolutely no problem." ”

Zhang Tinglan was overjoyed when he heard this, according to Kuang Rongguang's statement, in the next two years, the steel output of the three eastern provinces will almost increase by about three times, Kuang Rongguang is obviously not talking about it, but after careful consideration.

"In addition to German equipment, we have a big breakthrough, not long ago we successfully produced a 30 cubic meter blast furnace, although it is not big, but from the inside out, all of it is made by ourselves, that is to say, we have been able to produce our own iron-making equipment!"

"What?" After Zhang Tinglan heard this, his eyes lit up, no matter how good other people's machines are, there will always be problems and aging, the key is to be able to produce it yourself, so that you can never be stuck, so hearing this news, than those steel equipment put into production, Zhang Tinglan was excited.

Thirty cubic meters in the future is definitely the backward production capacity that will be eliminated early, it is still barely usable now, and the size is not enough, you can also use the quantity to make up, as much as possible to produce some, regardless of whether it is a waste of resources, in short, at this life and death juncture, everything can be temporarily put aside.

"Mr. Kuang, since you can produce your own equipment. Is it to build a number of steel plants in the three eastern provinces? ”

"Not only the three eastern provinces, but also the Inner Mongolia area, I will add six small steel plants next year, including Tonghua, Chifeng, Xilin, Baotou and other places, so that the steel industry can spread all over the major provinces, which is also conducive to reducing risks and enhancing war potential."

Eggs cannot be placed in the same basket. The same is true in the industrial layout, and Zhang Tinglan also agrees with this idea.

"Zeng Youyi has already reported to me that he has made a plan to build a railway from Chaoyang. Chengde, Zhangjiakou, Guisui and other areas are connected, after the railway. The time is ripe for a large-scale factory in Inner Mongolia. ”

Industrial development and infrastructure construction are two ways to go. After Zhang Tinglan proposed, everyone also nodded frequently, and now that Fengjun has owned the entire northern Xinjiang of China, it is inevitable to engage in large-scale transportation construction.

"Railway construction is the top priority, and the government will definitely fully support it, but the railways in the three eastern provinces must also be vigorously built. The funding gap is still not small. Clumsy words, you have to find a way, but I will point to you to turn stones into gold! ”

"Mr. Min Yuan, don't worry, I will solve the problem of money properly."

"Great. Since you're so generous, let's put some money into my project! Chen Qiming said with a smile: "Xia Han and they got a set of synthetic ammonia equipment from Germany, and after more than two months of exploration, we basically figured out the principle and are preparing to imitate the equipment." Synthetic ammonia can produce both fertilizers and ammonium nitrate explosives, the cost is very low, suitable for large-scale use, such a promising project, Dashuai can not but invest in it. ”

Zhang Tinglan also hahadaxiao, and hurriedly said: "Definitely invest, how much you want, but I also want conditions." Although the land in the three eastern provinces is fertile, if you want to really increase production, feed more and more people, and even export grain to make money, you absolutely can't do without the help of chemical fertilizer. ”

Everyone reported to Zhang Tinglan one after another, although Zhang Zuolin was assassinated this year, Fengjun experienced earth-shaking changes, but the economic friction was not big, on the contrary, some industries developed faster.

In addition to the main steel production, another very important item, coal production, has also increased significantly, reaching 5 million tons. These coals are not only sold well in the three eastern provinces, but also sold in large quantities to the customs through the Beijing-Feng Railway, the labor cost of the three eastern provinces is relatively low, the quality of the coal is good, and it is very popular in the Beijing-Tianjin area.

In the face of the surging coal from the three eastern provinces, the Kailuan coal mine controlled by the British even had to lower its size and start a price war with the Feng army.

Zhang Tinglan mentioned this matter to his father-in-law at the beginning, and it was just an idea at the beginning, but now it has become a real situation, which makes the Zhou family even more amazed by the ability of this son-in-law, not long ago, Zhou Xuexi was even ready to move the family business to Fengtian, so that it can develop more rapidly.

Coal production has increased rapidly, power generation has quadrupled, and there is still a huge gap, and many factories have to use their own power generation equipment. However, according to Kuang Rongguang's introduction, this situation can also be broken quickly, Fengtian has begun to develop generator sets, in addition to thermal power generation, there are hydropower power, the water resources of the three eastern provinces are still very rich, there is great development value.

"Marshal, the progress of military production is not small, especially the production of heavy artillery, after we introduced German machine tools, the output has doubled, and it can produce 20 heavy guns per month, and the speed of reloading of the Feng army can be greatly improved." Tao Jiping also introduced to Zhang Tinglan: "Dashuai, there is a serious problem at present, that is, we still lack some non-ferrous metals, such as tweezers, chromium, manganese, tungsten, etc., if you want to produce cannon steel, these things are indispensable, but the three eastern provinces are rich in coal and iron resources, and the reserves of non-ferrous metals are somewhat scarce." ”

Zhang Tinglan nodded with a smile: "Minister Tao, if the problem of raw materials can be solved, are you sure that you can take military production to a higher level?" ”

"Of course, there is no problem, it can definitely be done."

"There is a good opportunity in front of us, didn't we get an arms cooperation with Wu Peifu, and took out eighteen heavy artillery, and Wu Peifu gave Suiyuan to us. Doesn't he want more artillery, more planes? ”

"Marshal, are you going to exchange arms with Wu Peifu and ask him to send us the things we urgently need?" Tao Jiping couldn't help but ask excitedly.

"Just engaging in arms exchange, too primary, I am ready to let Wu Peifu sign a comprehensive economic exchange agreement, not only military products, our civilian industry should also enter the customs market, it is best to get trade privileges from Wu Peifu, so that our products and the great powers enjoy the same treatment, otherwise how can we compete with the great powers!"

"This is a good idea, the market of the three eastern provinces is limited after all, it is best to expand to the whole country, we use commodities to open the way, if one day, everyone is using the products of the three eastern provinces, all use our tickets, the world will be completely unified!" Wang Yongjiang said excitedly on the side.

"Marshal, Wu Peifu has indeed contacted us and wants to get another batch of arms." Chang Yinhuai said with a smile: "He has already led the army south, and he is going to attack Sun Cannon!" (To be continued......)