A few French soldiers still had a slight scruple and did not want to be embarrassed in front of the "Japanese", so they turned away, the woman collapsed on the ground in panic, her little child lay beside her mother and wept bitterly, and the Germans around them all showed anger and resentment when they saw this poor and somewhat lucky mother and daughter.

Especially the young man with the mustache, with a grim face, walked over in a few steps, helped the poor mother up, and then came to Xia Han's front and bowed deeply to him.

"Thank you, friends of Japan, for saving this poor mother." Not only this mustache, but also some Germans around him showed gratitude, and when all Germans were most helpless and miserable, they were able to lend a helping hand, no matter how little help they had, it would also be touching, which is the so-called charcoal in the snow.

"I lied, we are from China, not Japan, from the perspective of a Chinese, we understand the feeling of the country being trampled on, because we are suffering from such a situation every day, I hope God will bless Germany and let you stand up again!"

The translator relayed Xia Han's words to these Germans around him, and the mustache was suddenly surprised, China for them is synonymous with poverty and backwardness, and all Chinese are dragging a pig's tail, ignorant and backward, dirty and obscene.

But these people in front of them completely subverted their preconceived notions, they were polite and helpful, which was really unexpected. The mustache was stunned for a moment, then bowed again, and said: "You have made me reacquaint myself with China, and I believe that one day Germany and China will be able to get rid of their miserable fate, their people will enjoy the dignity they deserve, and their majesty will be recognized by Shijie." Two countries can join hands and become true allies! ”

The mustache said a little excitedly, and unconsciously waved his fist, Xia Han listened to it in his ears, and only felt a little funny, he was just a businessman, and the status of the mustache seemed to be inferior to himself, but he was talking about the alliance between the two countries here, isn't it too ridiculous.

"It's just a matter of effort, and we're going to find a hotel. Let's zaijian in the future! ”

Watching Xia Han and them leave, the mustache clenched his fists tightly: "I, Adolf Hitler!" I am not talking empty words, one day, Germany will change dramatically in my hands! ”

Xia Han apparently only regarded this mustache as a somewhat neurotic young man. I don't know what a huge wave this seemingly ordinary guy will make! He also did not know what impact this encounter would have on Sino-German relations in the future! What Xia Han wants to figure out most now is what is the level of industry in Germany. What they need. And where to start.

After settling down in the house, Xia Han and the others split up and carefully touched the situation in the Ruhr area, where the French are still in control, and in order to punish Germany, they continue to demolish German factories. The machines were all pulled to France, and on the railway line, there were a large number of wagons transporting all kinds of materials every day.

Xia Han after they saw these things. I couldn't help but swallow my saliva, this is what Feng Jun dreams of now, but let the French transport it away like garbage, and then discard it in the wilderness, it is simply a violent thing, Xia Han has made up his mind that he must find a way to get a batch of these machines back.

At this time, Chen Qiming, Kuang Rongguang and others also rushed to the Ruhr area one after another, after everyone met, everyone was very emotional, Kuang Rongguang said with a smile: "I walked all the way, drooled all the way, saw that everything was good, and I wanted to get everything back." However, our funds are limited, and the great powers will not let us move casually, and the most difficult thing now is how to choose! ”

"Mr. Kwong is not wrong at all, there are many large factories in Germany, such as Rheinmetall, Krupp, Hamburg shipyard, etc., all of which are occupied by the Allies, and a large number of machinery and equipment are being dismantled." Chen Qiming also said with great emotion: "It doesn't take too much, as long as we can get one-tenth, and then thoroughly digest it, we will have the capital to fight with Japan. ”

Several people all sat together, and Xia Han first said what he had sorted out: "The Ruhr area is rich in coal resources, there are many steel plants, the total output accounts for eighty or ninety percent of all German output, and there are large factories with an annual output of hundreds of thousands of tons, or even millions of tons. Now that the Ruhr area is under the control of the French, they have dismantled a large number of machines, including 500 tons, or even 1,000 tons of blast furnaces. ”

The blast furnace that Anshan Iron and Steel got from Russia is only more than 100 tons, less than 200 tons, and the annual output is more than 50,000 tons, while Germany has more than 500 tons of blast furnaces and thousands of tons.

The annual output of steel can exceed 500,000 tons at once, which is almost the same as that of its evil neighbor Japan.

Kuang Rongguang thought about it on the side and said: "Don't think about this, after the French dismantle the large blast furnace, they must be very strict, and such a large equipment, there are too many things that need to be matched, and the Jishu personnel are not something we can solve, let's think of something easy to do!" ”

Xia Han also said with a smile: "I also know that it is too difficult, it is just a matter of looking at it, in fact, I am eyeing a 300-ton blast furnace, and a blast furnace of more than 200 tons, which belong to two factories, which have been controlled by the French, and have not decided to disassemble it for the time being, I think we still have a chance." ”

The secrecy of this bottom-buying operation is still very strong, the United States and European countries have restricted the development of backward countries, if they know that the machine is shipped to China, it will definitely be useless, so Xia Han They also understand that they can't pick those things that are too eye-catching.

And it's unrealistic to blindly stare at the most haode things, the industrial level of the three eastern provinces is there, and after the good things are brought back, no one will even operate them, it's just a waste of effort. Therefore, Xia Han selects equipment and adheres to two principles, the first thing must be relatively advanced, and you can't buy it back with a bunch of rags, and the second is to try not to attract the attention of outsiders.

The two steel mills he chose were both of moderate size in Germany and were the latest to come into operation. The jishu level is not weak either. Xia Han calculated that if these two blast furnaces and supporting equipment were brought to Fengtian, Zhang Tinglan's brewing Tonghua Iron and Steel Plant and Baotou Iron and Steel Plant would be able to start preparations.

In terms of scale, the annual output of the two factories can be at least more than 200,000 tons, and even 300,000 tons, after the completion of the two factories, plus the production capacity of Anshan Iron and Steel, the steel output can exceed 500,000 tons, reaching 670,000 tons, this figure is already about the same as that of Japan in 1917.

Of course, the factory was fully established. It will take two or three years, but even if it does, by that time, it will mean that the gap between the steel industry in the three eastern provinces and Japan will be reduced to less than five years!

Five years! It looks like a long time, but in fact it is due to the fact that a large amount of Japanese steel is going to be put into the naval field. Those who invested in the army field were stretched thin, and at that time, the equipment level of the Fengjun Army could compete with Japan. The little devil wants to threaten with force again. Feng Jun really has the confidence to dare to fight with Japan, even if it will suffer losses at sea, but on land, it is definitely not afraid of the Japanese.

Fengjun also planned a lot of industrial development, and also established the goal of surpassing Japan, but after all, that was only a goal. Now that the big guys see the hope of catching up with the Japanese in the steel industry for the first time, everyone can't help but be enthusiastic and high-spirited.

After Xia Han finished talking about the steel industry, he continued: "In the Ruhr area. In addition to steel, there is also an important industry, that is, fertilizer production, which is the center of nitrogen fertilizer production in Germany. ”

Chen Qiming also smiled and nodded: "I also paid attention to this aspect, the German physicist Haber developed the synthetic ammonia jishu, relying on this jishu, the large amount of nitrogen in the air is converted into ammonia, which is the basis for the production of nitrogen fertilizer, at present, this jishu is in the hands of Germany's largest chemical plant Baden aniline and soda ash company, they built a daily output of 30 tons of combined plant, since then, human beings can carry out large-scale synthetic ammonia operations. And I also want to tell you that synthetic ammonia can not only be used as a fertilizer, but also can be used to produce ammonium nitrate, which is not only a fertilizer, but also a relatively cheap explosive, although the power is somewhat lacking, but the price is cheap, easy to produce, is the most ideal choice for the Feng army. ”

After Chen Qiming proposed synthetic ammonia jishu, everyone present nodded, this is also a jishu that must be obtained, not only has a broad use in agriculture, but also has huge value in the military, so that a good thing for both military and civilian use, if you let it go, it is simply a crime.

Chen Qiming continued: "In addition to this jishu, I also fancy a glass factory, and I should also get it back to Mukden, we are now running a big school, we need a lot of experimental equipment, which are made of glass, and the same is true for hospitals, the most important thing is that we also have to produce scopes for artillery and guns, scopes are not competent for ordinary glass, they must be high-quality optical glass, all over Shijie countries, Germany has the strongest level of jishu in this regard." In addition, I suggest that we also get a communication equipment factory to produce radios, telephones, telegraphs, and so on, which is also a good thing for both military and civilian use. ”

Kuang Rongguang nodded on the side: "These items mentioned by Qiming are all key, and they must be returned, in addition, the humble words also told us to get the production line of cars and tractors, I chose Mercedes-Benz Company, they are the first company to produce cars, Jishu is strong, and can also produce aero engines, and now they are also in trouble." If we can recruit some of the company's JISHU talents, it will also be a help to our aircraft development! ”

Kuang Rongguang's words made everyone nod frequently, and he continued: "In addition, I have also gained, we can not only stare at the product, but also at the factory that makes the machine, the industry is a chain, we only need to start from the source, the whole chain in our hands, in order to be completely independent, otherwise just get these equipment back, if there is a failure, or even damage, what should we do?" ”

Kwong Rongguang has raised a sharp question, which involves the fundamental problem of industrial production, we must have the ability to manufacture machinery and equipment, so that we can continue to produce key equipment according to our own needs, without worrying about being controlled by others.

"I suggest that we pay attention to those machine manufacturing companies, get more machine tools, and then learn to produce their own machines."

"Mr. Kuang, what you said is more reasonable, but many of these jishu and equipment are very sensitive, and the Germans will not sell them easily, and the Germans nod, the Entente will also block them, everyone should think about what name to use, and they can get these things back."

Kuang Rongguang frowned slightly, and then said: "The steel industry is the foundation of everything, start with the steel mill first, Xia Han, I think we don't have to follow the path of the Germans, but communicate directly with the French, buy the French, and let them dismantle the equipment directly." You might as well use the name of an American company to buy scrap steel and get your hands on the machine! ”

"Mr. Kwong is really scheming, this method is too good!" Xia Han smiled and nodded, I'll go prepare now. (To be continued......)