Rise of the 1630s South America

Chapter 1825 Beining (Thirteen)

The Brazilian plateau in midsummer is a bit hot, but Liu Houfei is still sweating profusely with excitement, staring at the batch of equipment in front of him with piercing eyes.

This is a batch of mechanical equipment borrowed from the Ministry of Science and Technology in the South or some major machinery factories for trial use. Thanks to the good relationship he has formed over the years, some factories are willing to ship the equipment to the Beining area first." "Trial", and after the Beining area has raised enough money, the transfer payment will be made.To put it bluntly, this is to allow credit in the Beining area, which is the only one in the East Coast today. The first heavy machinery factory, the second heavy machinery factory, Dafeng Agricultural Machinery Factory, South Vehicle Factory, Tieling Boiler factories, railway machinery processing factories and other enterprises have always received cash for goods, and even domestic banks on the east coast must provide payment guarantees to ensure that the installment payments can be received in time.It is really rare that a large amount of machinery and equipment can be purchased on credit with a telegram like the Beining District Administrative Office, which shows Liu Houfei's ability and of course consumed a lot of favors.

The largest proportion of these equipment should be the lathes for processing wood. At the same time, there are some agricultural machinery, automatic brick making machines, cranes and other equipment, which are basically used by Beining County.Along with him, there are also many equipment installation and commissioning personnel from the south, who are going to assemble and debug these equipments in Beining County.

Everyone and goods landed at Changshun Port, and then transported the equipment bit by bit into the mountains, onto the plateau, and to Beining County through the narrow path that made everyone discolored.During the period, many cargo transporters and livestock from the Beining area accidentally fell down the valley or died or were injured. The equipment that had been completely dismantled into individual parts was also lost. It can be seen that these machines that symbolize modern civilization came to Beining. How difficult it is.

In fact, strictly speaking, these equipments are not very advanced. A few pieces of equipment with some technical content produced by Yizhong and Tieling Boiler Factory are also for the processing of some parts in the region, and most of the rest are in the The relatively backward equipment in the east coast, that is, the things that were upgraded on the basis of the technology introduced from Europe in the early stage, are not only exported to European countries and overseas colonies in large quantities because of their low cost, but also in some financially less wealthy areas in the east coast. It is a big market, such as Beining.

These things are all small objects and commodities urgently needed by the people in daily life, such as lathes for processing wood, bones, and ivory, for example, lathes for thread turning, and for small parts such as gears and conical wheels, etc. Lathes and more.Just like what Liu Houfei said at the Hongli Reservoir in Yimin County before, what the localities need now is not high-tech equipment manufacturing, but primary processing plants established under the guidance of the principle of comparative advantage—such as Yi Mining and other newly established agricultural counties, except for a small number of low-level mechanical processing industries, have a comparative advantage in developing food processing industries on a large scale, because the raw materials come from the local area, and the market is also nearby; the development of advanced mechanical processing industries in Beining County is also Those with comparative advantages, because it is very difficult and expensive to bring in external commodities, Beining County has developed for many years and has accumulated a certain amount of accumulation. It can be used as one of the regional economic centers in the southern half of the Brazilian plateau, and can develop a certain scale of mechanical processing and equipment. Manufacture and supply to the whole region, but it must also meet the needs of the market.

When Liu Houfei was running these machines in the south, others also jokingly asked, now Zhen Guo Zhi Treasure engraving machine (two kinds of line engraving and disc engraving, very precious) has produced many sets, do you want to raise money? Get one?Liu Houfei laughed out loud when he heard this, and left.

When talking about the engraving machine, which is more and more widely used in the field of precision manufacturing (manufacturing precision navigation instruments for the navy), we must mention the persistent efforts of the Huaxia East Coast Republic Engineering Technology Research Institute for many years.This large-scale scientific research and teaching institution that feels inherently short at the head of the Academy of Natural Sciences is now producing more and more precision instruments, not to mention the higher-precision telescopes that eliminate chromatic aberration. In the field of processing, they have also withdrawn some new and interesting small things in recent years, such as dilatometers, comparators, and collimators.

Among them, the dilatometer is used to measure the thermal expansion of metals, which is in great demand in the manufacture of marine clocks that require high precision. Of course, in recent years, as people become richer, the sales of personal clocks have increased significantly. The sole proprietorship of Mo Dashuai Haidiao Watch Factory purchased a lot of dilatometers.

In addition, the demand for comparators (lever comparators and microscope comparators), collimators and other instruments has gradually increased.These sophisticated scientific instruments are basically produced step by step by skilled craftsmen under the huge market demand after the East Coast machinery industry has developed to a certain level.These things are not available in Europe at this time, because they do not have this kind of market demand, so naturally these useful precision tools cannot be produced.The continuous invention of these instruments also shows that the progress of the mechanical processing industry has never been achieved overnight. It is not something that a certain traveler can say that I am from a later age and I have a vision beyond the times. It takes time. Accumulation requires the progress of the overall level, especially the progress of the artisan level.Without these, you said that the machining accuracy suddenly increased by an order of magnitude, who the hell would believe it?Do you know how many years it takes to train a senior technician who can make these precision instruments?How low is the yield?And without these useful tools and high-precision scientific instruments, how can you process high-precision things?By mouth?

High-precision marine clocks, new-generation quadrants, octants, new-style theodolites, reflecting telescopes, precision balances, and other instruments are now produced in many domestic manufacturers, but they are all scattered.The Ministry of Science and Technology saw that there was no way out, and planned to change this straggler-style production and manufacturing pattern. So two years ago, a state-owned scientific instrument factory was established in Dongfang County, the capital, specializing in the production of various precision instruments for production and daily life, especially for navigation. Instruments and geodesy instruments have begun mass production, and orders from the Ministry of the Navy, the Ministry of Geology, the Ministry of War and some schools have come in like a snowflake, showing strong market demand.

In addition, the scale of the state-owned scientific instrument factory is not small. In addition to the above-mentioned professional instruments that require high precision, the factory also produces instruments including barometers, thermometers, flow meters, ordinary microscopes, and ordinary balances. Sold nationwide.Even, Liu Houfei also heard that the state-owned scientific instrument factory is still working hard to develop interesting "gadgets" including gas gauges and gyroscopes, etc., to further enrich the product range, which shows the ambition of the factory.

Speaking of it, many people who like to praise other people always focus on Ping An Iron and Steel, Tieling Special Steel, Tieling Boiler and other enterprises that produce steel and steam engines. They don’t know how much the state-owned scientific instrument factory has played behind the new products they have withdrawn from generation to generation. It plays a vital role. If you don’t pay attention to the equipment when you are engaged in production, what is it not?

Well, the topic is far away, let's go back to the mechanical equipment in front of Liu Houfei.These things will all be moved to various factories in the western suburbs of Beining County in two days, and the factory engineers will be responsible for installation and commissioning, and then delivered to the user unit for acceptance.These machines are not very sophisticated and high-end, and they are suitable for the relatively backward situation in Beining today, and they are more resistant to tossing in the hands of low-quality Beining workers. I believe they can be used for a long time.

"Machine tools are the cradle of industrial civilization. Without machine tools, many of the machines used in the production process or the engines that drive machines would not have been manufactured. I don't believe that any skilled craftsman can tinker with some very simple tools. Many advanced machines are legends and nonsense. I only know that without useful tools such as machine tools, you can’t make anything, not even a pendulum clock with poor quality.” Liu Houfei said with a stick in his mouth Smoking a pipe, he said in a slightly ironic tone: "I only believe in machines. Even in wood processing, which does not require high precision, I also trust machine tools more, because the high-speed processing tools are extremely efficient. Any skilled craftsman can save a lot of labor and time, and these undoubtedly mean money. So, you bastards, remember this well, these machines must be carefully served after they are divided, and no reckless behavior is allowed."

"Commissioner Liu, with so many machines in Beining County, it is obvious that it is a regional leader, an industrial belt, and independent." A director of the Science and Technology Department in charge of transporting the machines joked with a smile: "I also only believe in machines, trust Science, Commissioner Liu's thinking is correct, so our ministry's support for the Beining area is also sufficient. Minister Qiu said that these are all machines that have been sent to the ministry by various factories over the years for testing, and they will eat dust if they are placed there. It is rusty, it is better to use it. The Beining area is so difficult, the transportation is inconvenient, and we are old friends, so I lent you the Beining area for use, which can be regarded as the value of these machines, otherwise it is a pile of wrought iron, Brass or something."

"Minister Qiu's help to the Beining area is really great. Although the current development focus of the Beining area is agriculture and animal husbandry, it does not mean that there is no need for industry. At least, Beining County, the capital of the area, must This list was shouldered by my duty." Liu Houfei said: "If possible, I think Beining County can be handed over to Beining County to manufacture the lightweight parts and components needed for various machines in a series of processing plants in Changshun County in the east. Well. Why let other regions earn this money? I have always said to these bastards, is it really difficult to import bevel gears, bevel gears and other things produced by machine tools? Use springs bought from the south Is it really difficult to produce springs with rolling machines? Do you really have to import all the more common nuts, bolts, and nails from the prairie on the east coast? It’s not necessary. Comparative advantage, comparative advantage, I have always Speaking of making use of comparative advantages, these small parts are transported from Beining County to Changshun. Although the road is difficult, the victory is near. When you ship from the south, you have to wait for the shipping schedule, because no one will give you a box or For a few boxes of parts, the ship will make a special trip for you. Sometimes the wait is a week or two. We compare with them on this cost, logistics cost and time cost. Which one is more cost-effective when combined. Moreover, Taking a step back, even if the products of our Beining County are really unable to compete with external products from afar, so many counties and towns and so many people on the Brazilian plateau are our backing, our confidence, our market, and our enterprises It will not close, it will not go bankrupt, and it will continue to exist."

"Director Wu, don't worry, these machines are very useful to us, thank you very much. As for the payment, wait a moment, I will continue to use the borrowed items from the Ministry of Science and Technology with the cheek, and the equipment sent by other factories. Wait another six months to a year or so, and when some accounts in Changshun County are sorted out, I will arrange for someone to pay 30% of the money, and the remaining 70% of the balance may have to be paid in the next year. It’s been half a year. Our financial situation is a bit tight, as you know, construction is going on everywhere, and money is being spent. For these equipment, my old Liu also sold his old face to make an installment payment, and he took it from Changshun County Hey, they have money. They are the richest county in the whole region. It is reasonable to transfer money from developed areas to underdeveloped areas. However, I also have to take care of the emotions of Changshun County. There are also many projects on hold, and only part of the city's sewage facilities have been built. The plan to build a large hospital and more primary schools is also waiting in line for funds indefinitely. I can't draw blood from their counties without restrictions. It's humane. Therefore, I would like to ask Director Wu to be more tolerant, and give me a message to those factories, the money will not be short, just wait, I, Liu, will keep my word." Liu Houfei said, patted his chest.

"Understand, understand, Commissioner Liu." Director Wu nodded and said, "In fact, the tax system reform (including changes in tax types and central and local tax reforms) that has already begun to be rolled out in many places across the country will also be implemented in your region. After the development, the local government will have greater financial power, and the financial situation will undoubtedly be greatly improved. At that time, what will be the cost of purchasing machines? No matter how difficult the Beining area is, can it be possible to raise five 6 yuan in cash? Thinking about it is impossible!"

"The reform of the tax-sharing system, hehe, I don't know when we will be able to pilot it here. Besides, we still have to live a hard life." Liu Houfei waved his hand and said meaningfully: "I don't know if the central government will lower it. It's hard to say how much investment is going on. The reform of the tax-sharing system is a great thing for the wealthy areas on the eastern prairie, but it may not be for us."

I just got home from a three-day business trip, and I'm tired.There shouldn't be a break this month. . . . . .

(End of this chapter)