The journey starts from the Titanic

Zhang Shaoshuai said.Some were worried that the other party would inform the opponent about their situation. After all, in the last war, Kadoorie was the largest arms supplier to the Zhijun army.

According to reports, Anglo-American companies seem to prefer direct links, especially the Yankees, who almost praised Wu Peifu, thinking that Wu Peifu is the strongest in China!There is no doubt about the support for the immediate system.

"I did provide products to General Wu, which shows that my service quality is good. I treat all customers equally. I have money to make money. Why not?"

Little Kadoori explained that he glanced at Young Master Zhang and smiled mysteriously, "In fact, we did provide Wu Peifu with planes and pilots in the first two years, but after the contract expired, all pilots and instructors have been withdrawn. General Wu’s The strength of the flying team is actually not that strong.

In fact, I feel that Fengjun's strength is no less than that of Zhijun.You know, General Wu's reputation is not so good because of the slaughter of railroad workers. He seems to have many enemies inside-of course, this is just my personal opinion."

"Really?" Zhang Shaoshuai's eyes lit up, with some surprises.

"Yes!" Little Kadoorie nodded. Since winning the war, Wu Peifu hasn't relied on Little Kadoorie as much as before. In addition to buying a batch of equipment in the arsenal, the number of weapons he bought has been much less.

It is estimated that the relationship between the Meihua Company and Guangdong and Guangxi or the continuous defeat of the Anhui and Feng military forces and the seizure of a large number of weapons have greatly reduced the demand.

In fact, the United Kingdom and the United States and other countries support Wu Peifu only because Wu Peifu's rule is within their sphere of influence, just like Japan supports Feng's line.As a mature arms dealer, Kadoorie only cares about his business.

"Made in Medan, do you need it? The caliber is the same as the Mauser rifle, the bullet is common, the quality is not inferior to the 38 rifle made in Japan, and the price can be lower.

You know that in the recent earthquake in Japan, most of the arsenals were destroyed, and Japanese weapons will not be exported to China in large quantities for the time being.The cheap Medan made is a good choice!"

Little Kadoorie recommended it again.

In recent years, through his hands, more and more Medan has flowed into China. With superior performance and good price-performance ratio, it has become a weapon sought after by various warlords, and has a tendency to replace Japanese-style rifles in the Chinese war.

Shaoshuai Zhang nodded, and frowned slightly.If it weren't for the small Kadoorie's need for money, unlike the Japanese, he could use other channels to make concessions in exchange for weapons.However, things in Japan are not easy to take, and national interests must be exchanged for their support.

"In fact, apart from airplanes, there are many useful things for General Zhang. We also have armored vehicles, tanks, and even battleships. As long as you are interested, everything is easy to say."

"Nanhua still have these?" Zhang Shaoshuai's eyes widened, somewhat inconceivable.

Kadoorie’s words touched Master Zhang’s G point. He was planning to buy heavy weapons such as armored vehicles and tanks to teach Wu Peifu a profound lesson in the next war. As for warships, the Northeast is forming a navy, and it is appropriate to buy some warships.

Nanhua has some second-hand destroyers and patrol ships in his hands. It is no problem to transfer some to the Northeast Feng Department, just in exchange for funds to invest in the shipbuilding industry.After a few years, after the completion of the shipyard in cooperation with Krupp, Nanhua can also build warships.Large ships cannot be built for a while, destroyers and torpedo ships of one or two thousand tons are completely fine.

"As for the warships, we bought a lot of used goods from the United States, but they were all built during World War I. It took less than ten years and was absolutely well maintained. We also captured some Dutch warships. Now the war is over. , There is no need for that much, and it can be transferred to you at a discount. As for the tanks and armored vehicles..."

Speaking of this, Little Kadoorie looked at Zhang Shaoshuai mysteriously, and whispered in his ear: "There are many tanks in the United States that need to be scrapped or dismantled. The remaining car bodies can be converted into tractors. If you need If so, we can modify it back."

Nanhua has recently imported a large number of construction machinery, of which tractors are one of them, all modified from Chrysler's tank parts warehouse.

South China’s terrain is not suitable for tanks, so Meihua did not purchase Chrysler’s old tank production line, but chose a truck production line.

"There are ready-made parts. It is not a problem to re-modify the tractor into a tank." Xiao Jia said. Seeing that Zhang Shaoshuai was a little confused, he said, "Maybe General Zhang can go to Nanhua to have a look. In short, we have all the things you need. can provide."

Airplanes, rifles, artillery, tanks, armored vehicles, battleships, and other various materials, Zhang Shaoshuai secretly calculated in his heart, secretly surprised, to purchase these things, it will cost at least ten million!

But what is money, as long as there is a site, there is money!As the main force to dominate China's future, it is also necessary for Fengxi to maintain good relations with other arms suppliers and shop around.By the way, you can't get too close to the Japanese.

Shaoshuai Zhang remembered his father's instructions when he came. He didn't expect that when he met, Little Kadoorie would bring himself a huge surprise and provide Fengjun with a stable and abundant supply of arms. He couldn't help showing a smug smile.

His expression naturally can't escape the long-trained little Kadoorie, who thoughtfully said: "The payment method can be handled flexibly. We can purchase some on credit or pay with other materials."

Shaoshuai Zhang nodded and looked at Xiao Kadoorie's harmonious and enthusiastic look. He somewhat understood why this guy could become one of the best-selling arms dealers in the Chinese market.

"I have a relentless request. I heard that the South China delegation arrived in Shanghai this morning. I want to talk to them about something. I don't know if I can arrange it."

Zhang Shaoshuai said.

In addition to purchasing arms, as the ruler of the Northeast, the Zhang family also has the heart to develop the Northeast economy and increase their capital for hegemony.

In terms of capital and technology, Zhang Shaoshuai hopes to get some help from Nanhua.

"No problem. I can contact them and let you know if there is news. I hope you have a good time! Here are the best things."

After speaking, Little Kadoorie threw the key to Zhang Shaoshuai and left the room with him....

Not far from the Meihua Hotel is the HSBC Bank. Diagonally opposite to the HSBC, there is a majestic building that grabs the attention of pedestrians, that is, the Meihua Bank Building.

A bank that has developed rapidly in recent years with a complex background.Not only is it involved in banking business, but it also operates securities and insurance businesses in Shanghai. It has flourished in Shanghai's financial market and is Shanghai's top foreign bank.

European capital is making a comeback. In the past two years, Shanghai's economic downturn has caused difficulties in business operations. The Bank of America and China has provided loans to a number of well-qualified companies, revitalizing many Chinese companies.

Through debt, they also controlled these Chinese-funded companies, and then integrated these companies under the umbrella of Meihua Company and became a part of Meihua Company.Naturally, most of these companies benefit from trade with Nanhua, the most famous of which is Dasheng Yarn Factory.

The headquarters of Dasheng Yarn Factory has also moved into the American China Bank Building, but it is an ordinary enterprise in this building, because the headquarters of American China Bank (China), Southern Star Shipping Company, Meihua Products, Pingxiang Mining Company, Wuhan Industrial Group, etc. The headquarters of other American-Chinese companies are also concentrated in the American-Chinese Bank Building, or the establishment of liaison offices can be said to be a concentrated expression of South China’s influence in China.

In the office of the president of Meihua Company on the top floor, Lin Yimin was chatting with Song Ziwen, who had arrived from Wuhan, and they laughed cheerfully when they mentioned the Japanese earthquake and Nanhua's high-profile condemnation.

When Song Ziwen went to Shanghai, he had something to discuss with the South China delegation.

"Is this new office good?" Lin Yimin smiled.

In the past two years, when the South China Revolution was in full swing, he stayed in Shanghai. Taking into account the future development needs of Meihua Company in Shanghai, he invested in two buildings, Meihua Hotel and Meihua Bank.

After the completion of Meihua Hotel, it will become a top hotel in Shanghai, with shopping, entertainment, dining, and leisurely one-stop service. With the daily advancement of gold, in the next three to five years, cost recovery will not be a problem.

The American China Bank Building is even more imposing, with many large companies concentrated, showing the ambition of the American China Company for Shanghai.

"I'm not afraid that the prime minister will call you a prodigal son? New Tangshan doesn't have such a beautiful building!" Song Ziwen laughed, feeling a little proud, because the building steel comes from Hanyang Iron Works.

Wuhan Industrial Group focuses on Wuhan, but most of the markets are in Guangdong, Guangdong and Nanhua. Fortunately, there are the Yuehan Railway and the Yangtze River, which transported the products of Hanyang Iron Works and Yangtze Machinery Company. After being visited twice by the American consul, they were found everywhere along the way. The warlords made bad ideas, their boss Wu Peifu still looked at the expression of Meihua Company. How dare to move Wuhan Industrial Group easily.

"It's just a pity. These companies are growing rapidly. The only thing missing is a strong government to protect them and let these companies continue to grow and develop." Lin Yimin sighed.

"Yes! If the power of Guangdong and Guangxi expands to the Yangtze River basin, and no matter how patiently engaged in industrial construction, the development of Wuhan Industrial Group will surely soar! It is not an extravagant hope to surpass the Japanese Yawata Steel!" Song Ziwen longed and looked forward. Lin Yimin hopes to take advantage of the high-level South China visit to China to promote the northern expedition of Guangdong and Guangxi.

"Don't worry. Take your time. Be patient." Lin Yimin comforted.He also thought about the Northern Expedition in Guangdong and Guangxi, but the timing was still not ripe.

"I know, but whenever I see those Beiyang soldiers not doing business in Hubei, I want someone to clean them up." Song Ziwen was a little angry and took the coffee and drank it.

"Haha! This matter is important and needs to be considered in the long term. There are also concerns from the South. They don’t want Nanhua’s industrialization construction to be interrupted, and they worry that when the strength is not enough, the Northern Expedition will stun the snakes. If they can’t clean up enemies from all walks of life with the force of thunder, then Will fall into various fights, wasting energy and time in vain.

Who made us choose a development model with high-quality development and low-speed expansion?So we are doomed to lose some good opportunities."

Lin Yimin explained.

Why didn't he want to?Could it be that he felt a little anxious in his heart when he saw someone who was not as good as his own as a high-ranking official in Nanhua, but he had to bear it.

"What did Chen Tianming say? I saw those people in Guangzhou already thinking about it?" Song Ziwen asked again.

Both Chen Tianming and Lin Yimin returned from the United States and were more familiar with Song Ziwen, so Song Ziwen tested Chen Tianming's attitude from Lin Yimin.

Chen Tianming replaced Situ Meitang as the finance minister of the Guangzhou government. To a large extent, Chen Tianming was responsible for the industrial construction of Guangdong and Guangxi, and he had a strong influence in the Guangzhou government.With his support, Nanhua couldn't ignore their request for the Northern Expedition, right?

Chapter 175 Be patient!

"He is naturally eager to make contributions, but the railway plan from Guangzhou to Nanning has not been completed. The second phase of the Nansha Iron and Steel Base and Foshan Power Plant will not be completed until next year. The weapon production line secretly purchased from Germany is being assembled and commissioned, so Guangzhou's Opinions still have to be slowed down. It will take at least a year!"