Fengxian Jiangshan

() As time goes by, Russia's performance on the battlefield is getting worse and worse. During the Spring and Summer War in 1915, Russia lost a total of more than 170 million soldiers, lost countless weapons and equipment, and also lost a large area Territory, the front had to make great strides back.

Although Russia has a large population, it can't stand such a loss. Gray animals can be recruited after they die, but the loss of arms and weapons cannot be replenished for the time being. Russia is in an unprecedented difficult situation.Domestic social conflicts have become more intensified, strikes have become more frequent, and the flames of uprisings have become difficult to suppress.

For the Russians, this war has become a nightmare, and it is still a nightmare with no end in sight.Through various channels, Fred had a clear understanding of Russia's internal situation. He was very fortunate to be able to cooperate with Zhang Tinglan. Judging from the current situation, Russia has indeed reached its last moment. It depends on who can get out of this huge empire. Bite off the most meat on the body.

The country is at its most critical moment, but the Russian nobles are completely unaware of it. They still live a luxurious life, and their demand for luxury goods continues unabated, and the more expensive the better, they don’t hesitate to spend money .

The nobles of Tsarist Russia don't seem to care about the life and death of the empire, they only hope that the war can continue, they don't care whether Russia wins or not, so as long as the war continues, they can use their power to covet the military expenses of the Mexican government and rob the merchants of their wealth , This is the so-called war fortune!

The luxury goods smuggled by Zhang Tinglan happened to impress the Russian nobles. They turned their ill-gotten gains into high-end leather clothes, expensive wine, cosmetics, jewelry, etc. Anything that could satisfy their show-off mentality was sought after.

Qiao Lanyun's business ability has indeed been brought into full play. The products she chooses are all things that can touch people's hearts. She has painstakingly shipped the products from Shanghai Beach and Tianjin Wei. The investment is amazing, but the harvest is even more amazing. There are many things Can get more than ten times the profit.

Relying on commodities and banknotes to open the way, Fred finally completely bought off the greedy Russian nobles. This time, he shipped a large number of second-hand machines from Russia in the name of buying scrap iron.

Zhang Tinglan was dispatching people to move down from the train. Fred said triumphantly: "Zhang, this time I only spent a small amount of money and let the Russians close four factories, including a quilt factory and a factory. A cannery, a cement factory, and a flour mill. Then all the machines were purchased at the price of scrap iron, and I hired a dozen skilled workers for you, and the machines can be reinstalled soon, and you You can have four factories!"

This time, Liu Shucheng was also involved in the porter work. He only knew that Zhang Tinglan had obtained food from Russians, and Liu Shucheng had already admired it. For so many years, it was foreigners who bullied Chinese people. I'm afraid Zhang Tinglan will be the first to take advantage of her!

As a result, Liu Shucheng only now knows that Zhang Tinglan has achieved such a level of business, which is equivalent to directly poaching the corner of Russia, and got four factories all at once, which is not a small sum!

The sewing machines, electric grinders, etc. shipped in are all good machines. At this time, there are very few factories in China, and the machine technology is extremely backward. Basically, they are junk goods from the big powers. can not afford.

This is the same in later generations. Since the beginning of the industrial revolution in Britain, there are only a handful of fully industrialized countries in the world. The reason is that the huge investment in the early stage cannot bear it. Most countries are discouraged, and the complete set of industrial machines is too expensive.

The machines shipped this time are relatively advanced. Although Liu Shucheng has never run a factory, he still has a vision.

"Young Master Zhang, you asked me to buy a few small workshops that produce building materials. The cement equipment that you brought in this time is very good. Our factory is about to be settled!"

"Well, it's really good. Other quilt factories, flour mills, and canning factories will also be established. After a while, we will not only rely on smuggling, but also sell serious commodities. Smuggling is not a right way. , besides, we have to train our own workforce, so it is necessary to build a factory!"

Compared with the later generations, these machines are very simple, stupid, black and thick, not beautiful at all, and their performance is mediocre, but this is indeed the beginning of Fengtian's industrialization, so it is very important.

"Old friend, light industry is good, but it's better to get some heavy industry equipment, preferably a military production line. This is what we need urgently!"

"Zhang, you are not greedy enough. It is not easy to get these equipment. Russia has entered the wartime system, and the production control of materials is very strict. The soldiers on the front line cannot eat enough and cannot wear warm clothes. They'll rebel if they find out that we've bought our precious machinery for scrap!"

Zhang Tinglan laughed loudly: "Don't worry, even if it is a rebellion, it will only cause trouble for the Tsarist Russian government, and has nothing to do with us."

Fred also had a smile on his face. He shrugged and said, "The Russians are indeed in great trouble, Zhang. I think the Russians are likely to lose the race!"

When Zhang Tinglan first met Fred, she said that Russia was in a race against time. If she wanted to survive, she had to win the first battle before the empire collapsed. Fred said this at this time, In fact, it is already very pessimistic about the future of Russia.

"Zhang, we still need to have an in-depth discussion and come up with a better cooperation plan."

Zhang Tinglan and Fred have cooperated many times, and they already have a deep tacit understanding. He knows that this Jew should be planning to make a layout on the Russians, and Zhang Tinglan is also happy about it. Any empire that collapses suddenly is a luxurious feast. It depends on how much you can eat.

"It's true that we should talk about it. We all have to think about it. A huge cake is right in front of us."

Soon the equipment was moved away. This time Fred also recruited more than a dozen Russian technicians. The Russian economy has collapsed and the black market is rampant. Work, can get good pay, they are extremely motivated.

In order to avoid too much influence, Fred only selected a dozen of the most skilled and simple and honest guys, and this time they took the train together.Zhang Tinglan immediately asked Liu Shucheng to prepare the best houses to house these Russian technicians, let them eat well and live well, and then let them use their abilities.

Zhang Tinglan doesn't need to explain these things, Liu Shucheng has already arranged them very well. He placed these Russians in a special compound, provided them with high wages, and prepared a lot of spirits. Several women accompanied them.

These Russians are addicted to alcohol to an outrageous degree, and spirits are like water to them.Especially during this period of time when supplies were scarce in Russia, they couldn't afford alcohol at all, and now in Fengtian, they finally had the opportunity to binge drink, and everyone seemed desperate.

Liu Shucheng was even worried that they would drink to death, so he had to set strict restrictions, and asked them to only binge drink after teaching the apprentices, which stopped the cubs from going crazy.

From the moment the machines were transported to Fengtian, these four factories began to enter into intense construction. Liu Shucheng had previously purchased several small workshops, expanded the workshops on the basis of the original ones, and then installed all the machines in them. .

These Russians participated in the whole process, and Liu Shucheng selected a group of young people aged [-] or [-] with the strongest learning ability to follow the Russians, starting from how they installed the machine, and striving to become a qualified worker as soon as possible. Zhang Tinglan will be able to own the first batch of factories.

Of course, this is not enough to satisfy Zhang Tinglan's appetite. What he really wants to get are steel factories, power plants, coal mining plants, and even military factories. Only heavy industry is the backbone of a country.

The end of Tsarist Russia is a good opportunity to get a batch of machines and skilled workers from Russia. Although Russia is among the great powers and its industrial technology is of the lowest level, a lean camel is bigger than a horse, and it is better than China anyway.

And relying on Fengtian's foundation, don't even think about getting too high-end things. Even if you put precision instruments in front of you, not many people can operate them. On the contrary, relatively backward things like Russia are just right for China's national conditions.

Since Fred is going to deploy in Russia this time, all the money-making things are simply handed over to him, and he can get some dry goods as much as possible.However, Zhang Tinglan's thoughts have already flown to Europe. Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire's industrial enterprises are top-notch. The collapse of these two empires is the biggest opportunity.

In addition, Britain and France will also be greatly damaged. The short-term opportunity after World War I must not be let go. At least the problem of Fengtian weapons should be solved. As for whether it is good or bad, it depends on the efforts of the Chinese workers themselves.

After thinking about it for a day, and finalizing the general plan, Zhang Tinglan was about to go to find Fred, and his father Zhang Zuoxiang just returned to the mansion.As soon as they met Zhang Zuoxiang, he said with a smile: "Ting Lan, Gao Ming's chief has been dismissed, and Wang Yongjiang has temporarily acted as the chief. Yu Ting even went to visit Zhang Xiluan. I don't think the old man will be very angry!"

After finishing speaking, Zhang Zuoxiang laughed, Zhang Zuolin was obviously trying to bully Zhang Xiluan for his old age.

"Ting Lan, during this period of time, you have copied the Koreans, Shengyun, and the Gao family one after another. Your reputation is not very good. From now on, you will leave this kind of dirty work to your subordinates. Don't always think about rushing into battle!"

Zhang Tinglan also blushed for a while, the old man said polite words, someone outside already called him a little bandit, although the house raid was straightforward, but it did affect his reputation.Zhang Zuoxiang also loves Zhang Tinglan. A person's reputation is still very important. Zhang Tinglan is young and has a bright future, so his reputation cannot be ruined.Zhang Tinglan also understood her father's painstaking efforts, so she hurriedly nodded in agreement, and Zhang Zuoxiang smiled with satisfaction: "Go and do it if you have something to do!"

After saying goodbye to her father, Zhang Tinglan hurried to Daosheng Bank, and Fred had already prepared the top-quality Fujian Tieguanyin.

"Zhang, before I talk about Russia, I want to tell you some good news. Russia has let go, and the bait has been thrown out. It depends on whether Ri himself can catch it!"