The journey starts from the Titanic

Chapter 44 Southwest

The South China Railway Project not only promoted the development of the iron and steel coal industry, but also promoted the development of the precision instrument manufacturing industry. The train clock was purchased from the joint venture factory of Hamilton and South China.

Hamilton moved the American production line to New Tangshan. Under the guidance of German engineers, Nanhua workers began to master the production technology of watches, stopwatches, clocks and other timers.

"There are no technology export restrictions in this era. It's great!" Situ Nan looked at the clock on the wall, comparing it with the watch on his wrist, every second is the same. They are all a unified brand-Hamilton.

It's just that Situ Nan's watches are from a priceless American factory, and the clock on the wall comes from the new Tangshan factory in Hamilton, which has just been completed.

"As far as I know, this South China-made clock movement is imported from the United States. These clocks installed on trains are the best products. Only one out of a hundred reaches the train clock standard. Three out of 100. Ten are defective products, and the rest can barely be sold in the mall."

Xu Zhouyang smiled and shook his head. Nanhua's industrial base is too backward and lacks a large number of skilled workers. With the same production line, the specifications of products produced in Nanhua will be lower.

This phenomenon has been clearly reflected in Cummins Power’s engine factory in South China. For example, the diesel locomotive of this train under the butt is imported from the United States, and the South China factory cannot produce it.

"Machining is not about producing cotton cloth. It is not just hard work. You have to have technology. Fortunately, Nanhua imported a large number of engineers from Germany. Otherwise, the series of factories invested by Cummins Power in Nanhua are not enough."

Xu Zhouyang rejoiced, and glanced at Situ Nan, believing that Situ Nan understood what he meant.Nanhua currently has no shortage of technology. There are a number of companies controlled by Stuart from Germany and the United States, no matter how advanced the technology is. They can be gradually introduced into Nanhua through joint ventures or direct investment, but rely on a group of farmers who have just put down their hoes from their homes. It is difficult to digest these technologies.

"Have you heard? Go back and urge your wife, it's time to vigorously develop Nanhua's vocational education." Situ Nan turned to Yu Mingyu.

Yu Mingyu is the Minister of Industry, and his wife Liao Bicheng is now the Minister of Education. Situ Nan once laughed and said that the two of them are the best partners for cultivating talents and using talents to cooperate with each other.

"Ten years of trees, 100 years of trees. I think no one has more headaches than me?" Yu Mingyu smiled bitterly.

The Ministry of Industry is actually the Ministry of Industry. The Ministry of Industry is responsible for some major engineering plans such as steel, shipbuilding, industrial zone construction, and the formulation of industrial standards. Yu Mingyu feels anxious whenever he thinks that the quality of workers affects Nanhua's industrial construction.But the reality is that no one can turn a million German or American workers into mature industrial workers.

"I'm just talking about it casually. In the past two years, everyone can see your achievements. The new Tangshan industrial zone is gradually completed, and more and more Nanhua products are entering the international market. You have contributed a lot. Railway engineering There is no need for government investment, but it will drive the rapid development of South China’s economy, and investment in education will also increase."

Situ Nan comforted.

South China’s economy is in the hands of several major consortia. Large-scale industrial projects are undertaken by several major consortia such as Meihua Company. The government has relatively few resources and the burden is relatively light. Education is the second largest finance after military expenditure. Expenditure, together with private educational charities such as the Meihua Foundation, Nanhua has invested 50 million Nanhua in education in the past two years, and has established 5,000 primary and secondary schools in major cities across the country.

In the five years since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, universal primary education has benefited millions of young people, including the indigenous people who were damaged by the expansion of Chinese in South China.

"It's not that easy, but even the bottomless pit must be filled. This is an essential step for industrialization."

Xu Zhouyang said with emotion and thought: If Nanhua were not rich in petroleum rubber, the Chinese ruling group had various advantages and could obtain capital accumulation by depriving the indigenous people of Nanyang, and life would definitely have to be as hard as the Meiji Restoration in Japan.However, in this way, the road that the Japanese have traversed in 30 years should be completed in 10 or 8 years.

The completion of the railway gave Xu Zhouyang a lot of confidence. Although many times he would dislike the clumsy workers at the Nanhua factory and often produce defective products, but like the exciting sound of the railroad tracks below, the Nanhua train has been on board. After the orbit, it is advancing fast, letting people see the power of hope.

On the way back from Bandung to Xintangshan, Situ Nan finally saw a steam train spraying the thick smoke coming oncoming, loaded with black coal.

"That is a steam locomotive made by Nanhua. The level is similar to the locomotive assembled by the Wuhan Industrial Group in the mainland. It is cheap and can be used."

Seeing Situ Nan was a little surprised, Huang Zhonghan explained with a smile.After all, steam power is the mainstream of the industry. Most railways and ships use steam engines. Naturally, Nanhua Railway Company also purchases a considerable number of steam engine locomotives.

A small section of the railway left by the Dutch to South China has long since been dismantled and rebuilt. The original narrow gauge has become a standard gauge of 1.435 meters, and the single track has become a double track. The transportation capacity is greatly increased and the engineering volume is greatly increased. The construction speed of 8 kilometers a day created by Huagong in the Pacific Railway Project has already completed the railway project within half a year. Moreover, decades later, mankind invented a large number of construction machinery, which greatly improved the efficiency.

"This railway is designed in accordance with the current highest standards, and it is also considered that the speed will be increased in the future. There is no need to worry about iron ore, coal, oil and other heavy materials will crush the railway.

Now the materials imported from the outer islands or Australia can be transported to the major cities of Java when they land at any port along the Java Sea coast, which greatly improves the transportation efficiency.

In the next two years, Nanhua Railway Company will put in 50 passenger trains and 150 freight trains..."

Huang Zhonghan couldn't help being triumphant when he talked about the railway. The Huang family is a consortium born and raised on the island of Java. This railway has devoted most of the efforts of Huang Zhonghan and the Huang family consortium to their pride.

"I don't know if Uncle Huang will be as excited as he is now after the southern railway line is opened in two months." Situ Nan teased.

The southern line railway is operated by the Java Railway Company, which he personally invested. The successful completion of the northern line has greatly stimulated the southern line railway. Situ Nan intends to sell the Java Railway Company's shares for cash and invest the money in the construction of the new railway.

"Is it a shame? The railway is built without losing money." Huang Zhonghan was a little puzzled about Situ Nan's thoughts. If it were him, he would not be willing to sell the railway company that was built with hard work.

"At the beginning, investors were not confident enough, so I had to reluctantly take on most of the investment in the Southern Route Railway. Now everyone sees its value and is willing to invest. Why can't I make money? There is no way to make money. It doesn’t matter, the most important thing is that now the railway ignites people’s enthusiasm for investment"

Situ Nan smiled.Nanhua Railway bonds have risen a lot again. Investors at home and abroad are optimistic about Nanhua Railway, but neither the Nanhua Railway Company on the Northern Line nor the Java Railway Company on the Southern Line are listed. Those who are hovering on the New Tangshan Meihua Stock Exchange The rich landlords can only secretly worry.

In the past two years, there have been more and more wealthy landlords going south in China, and they have a lot of money in their pockets. Instead of using them to buy land, it is better to pool these funds and invest in large-scale railway projects.

"You have to take care of Uncle Huang and me for such a good thing. I subscribe for 1 million, no, 2 million South China dollars."

Huang Zhonghan is clever in mind. Although the southern railway line has not been connected, it will be sooner or later. It will be opened before the end of the year at the latest.Now that Situ Nan wanted to disperse the money well, he naturally wanted to pick it up.

Situ Nan nodded and agreed.

The two parties have always maintained a close cooperative relationship. As the second largest holder of the US-China consortium, the Huang family spared no effort to cooperate with Situ Nan's various investment plans. The Huang family's intention to invest in the railway industry is also Situ Nan's delight.After the foundation of Nanhua's career was laid, Situ Nan began to shift his focus to the north.

His next target is the Southwest Railway in China, including the railway between Guangxi and the French Annan. The conditions have also been negotiated with the French. The wealthy Annan businessman with Chinese descent and valued by Wu Manli is the agent selected by Situ Nan.

When he came to Situ Nan Mansion again, Ruan’s friendly mentality changed a little. He silently thought about his thoughts, even unaware that the Sumatran coffee in front of him exudes bursts of fragrance.

He has just experienced a trip to the South China Railway. He has a deeper understanding of the country. The South China Railway is different from the narrow gauge built by the French in Annan. They are more willing to spend money. The efficiency of the railway is also higher than that of Annan's railway. many.

How to show your ability in the railway cooperation plan between South China and France?

Ruan's friendly brows frowned slightly, faintly feeling that this was a rare opportunity that might make him soar.Fortunately, he sent his daughter to the Situ Mansion and maintained a close relationship with the hostess.

In the study not far from Ruan Youhao, Situ Nanzheng and Lin Yimin, who had rushed to Nanhua, discussed the Southwest Railway plan.

"Master, is that Annan reliable?" Lin Yimin asked.

He faintly rejected Ruan Friendship, who rushed in. Of course, he did not oppose the cooperation between American and Chinese Bank and CAELY in the construction of a transnational railway from Guangxi to Annan in France.

"Lu Yao knows horsepower, and he has seen people's hearts over time. A reasonable distribution of benefits is the key. That guy has a good relationship with the French, and his presence can also reduce the French's guard."

Situ Nan affirmed.

The transnational railway project is not long, but it is of extraordinary significance. It connects Nanning, the largest industrial city in Guangxi, and Hanoi, the largest city in northern Annam. After the railway is completed, the rich coal and iron resources in northern Annam will be used by Guangdong and Guangxi.

"You know, Guangdong and Guangxi lack the most important coal and iron resources for industrialization, and we need them. As for Ruan Friendship, as long as we are strong, everything is easy to say."

Situ Nan added, confident.

"Mr. Ruan, you are very welcome to join our railway plan. This is Mr. Lin Yimin from American China Bank. He is very influential in Guangxi and he will be responsible for the railway plan."

Situ Nan opened the door and left the room immediately after showing his face, believing that Lin Yimin would do the matter beautifully....

Guangxi, Nanning.

Governor Ma Junwu rushed into Li Zongren's office with a look of excitement, holding a telegram just sent from Nanhua in his hand.

"What brought you here?" Li Zongren raised his head and smiled, looking in a good mood.

The war against the Yunnan warlord Tang Jiyao went smoothly. The Guangdong-Guizhou coalition forces suddenly used force a week ago and caught the Yunnan army unprepared. They were defeated in a row, leaving less than 5,000 remnants to shrink back in Kunming, preparing to resist.

"The telegram from Nanhua shows that the Southwest Railway has made new progress. The railway from Nanning to Hanoi that will be built is another way for us to import coal and iron resources from Annan. Haha."

Ma Junwu handed the telegram to Li Zongren. Li Zongren glanced at it, nodded, and thought to himself that it would cost a lot to repair the railway, so don't affect the army expansion.