The journey starts from the Titanic

What he was talking about was the truth. Except for several big cities such as Guangzhou, Shanghai and Wuhan, many places in the country don't even have electric lights. Where is the extravagant electric appliance like a refrigerator?

The situation in South China is better. After all, it has developed a few years earlier than in China and has sufficient funds. The new industrial areas in the cities of New Tangshan, Palembang, and Medan, which are key investment by the US-China consortium, are implementing electrified production and electricity Replace steam power as the main power of industrial production.

Situ Nan did not answer positively, and finally talked about the topic he was going to talk about, and smiled: "Nothing now does not mean that there will be no in the future. Maybe three or five years later, Shanghai factories have eliminated steam engines and switched to electric power? Electricity? It is the second industry I am eager to invest in after steel and railways. Now the conditions are gradually mature."

Kong Xiangxi said in his heart: "There is a drama, is this the focus of today's conversation?"

The round face moved closer to Situ Nan, and then he heard Situ Nan said: "There is a Shangrao copper mine in Jiangxi, which happens to be close to the Zhejiang-Jiangxi Railway. I heard that there is also a wealth of fluorite in the area.

Copper mines provide refrigerants made of copper and fluorite, motors made of silicon steel from iron plants in Wuhan Hanyang and Nansha, Guangzhou, and Apple aluminum products from Guangxi... are all favorable conditions for the development of electrical appliance manufacturing, but they have not yet People integrate related industrial sectors."

In other words, Situ Nan thought in his mind to develop large coal mines such as Huainan through railways, and use the abundant coal resources to achieve a vigorous power revolution in the southern ruled area, and electrical appliance manufacturing is only one part of the power revolution. Ring only.

Situ Nan's words were quite a temptation to Kong Xiangxi, he had to admit that he was tempted.

"Fluorite? What for?"

Before Kong Xiangxi could answer, Song Meiling appeared in front of Situ Nan. At noon, she came out to call Situ Nan and the others to eat, and told Situ Nan that Zhang Jingjiang had called and would rush over to meet Situ Nan in the afternoon.Hearing Situ Nan mentioning some ore, and the eldest sister and brother-in-law were interested, they asked curiously.

She didn't know much about technical issues, but she knew that Situ Nan was keen on it. He knew how to use it in industrial production for almost every mine.

Not only did Kong Xiangxi and his wife fail to answer the question she asked, but few in China were able to answer it. Without a deep technical foundation, she would have to have Situ Nan’s “super far-sighted” vision.

Situ Nan smiled slightly, took out a stone from his pocket, and said: "This is fluorite. It is mainly used to produce hydrofluoric acid, and it is used in industrial aluminum smelting. It is also used in the refrigerant Freon of refrigerators and air conditioners. .

Compared with traditional refrigerants, Freon is more efficient, safer and more stable. Its discovery is a breakthrough in refrigeration technology. I think it will soon cause a sensation in the world.

The inventor of the technology is Meihua Laboratories.I am going to let people start the development of fluorite in Zhejiang.Once successful, the Chinese will lead the world in this field."

Fluorite is an important resource, mainly distributed in China, the United States, Russia and South Africa.

Russia is blocked by the world and South Africa's industry is backward. Except for the United States, the Chinese are expected to gain a monopoly on fluorite mining. With such a large market, the prospects are worth looking forward to.

Situ Nan thought beautifully in his heart, hoping that with the help of freon, the Chinese chemical industry could create a world.

"Meihua Lab? No wonder!" Kong Xiangxi whispered.

Meihua Laboratory is headquartered in New Tangshan, South China, and is closely related to Meihua University. In recent years, it has made many major breakthroughs in scientific research and has become the most advanced research institution in Asia.

"I went to Meihua University once, and there are too many Germans there." Song Ailing smiled, her tone seemed to be complaining, but also somewhat flattering. She knew that Situ Nan valued Meihua University.

"Well, the Germans' life in China is too difficult. Industrialized countries like South China and China have allowed them to find a good way out, which is beneficial to both sides."

Situ Nan simply commented that, having said that, the invention of Freon by Meihua Laboratories was mainly due to Situ Nan's unknown prophet. The research and development personnel were Chinese engineers and had no direct contact with Germans.

Without intending to show off his "contribution", Situ Nan pointed to the refrigerator in the car and said with some pride: "Think about it. The refrigerants for refrigerators and air conditioners in European and American homes are produced in China. What a vast market there is. Great! It's also a big boost to our country's industry."

Kong Xiangxi realized the huge business opportunity. Knowing her husband is not a wife, Song Ailing glanced at a large number of husbands, and smiled flatly at Situ Nan: "If the refrigerators in the United States are made in China, it would be even better! Meiling, don't you think?"

"Of course." Song Meiling took it for granted.

"It's best for the eldest sister to develop the electrical appliance business. Meihua Electric Co., Ltd. should be able to provide compressors." Situ Nan.

"Meihua Electric? Why haven't I heard of it, it's newly established?" Kong Xiangxi wondered, not quite comfortable with Situ Nan's jumping thinking. Didn't you just talk about developing Zhejiang fluorite?Was it transferred to the motor all at once?From Situ Nan's mouth, some new companies that he didn't know often jumped out.

"Yeah. Just established. There are three shareholders, Meihua, Siemens of Germany and Cummins Electric. Meihua has the largest share, with 60%, held by Meihua Bank, Meihua Products, Meihua Laboratory and Meihua Foundation. Meihua Electric Co., Ltd. mainly provides various advanced motors for domestic and South China, which can be regarded as filling the gap of Chinese in the electromechanical industry!"

Situ Nan introduced briefly, his tone was flat, as if he was saying something very simple.If there is no such thing as Freon, it is estimated that I would like to cooperate with giants such as Siemens and Cummins this time, and even if it succeeds, we must accept the harsh conditions of the other party.

He said in his heart: It's time to take this step. Mitsubishi Electric learned from Mitsubishi Shipyard as early as 1921.With the help of refrigerators, Meihua Electric stands on a higher level.

Another American-Chinese industry giant is about to be born!

Kong Xiangxi thought to himself, faintly expecting.Whenever I think of the crazy expansion momentum of Meihua Department in South China and China, I feel infinitely emotional. Although he has become the vice president of Meihua Petroleum Company, he still can't see the end of the giant Meihua.

When Situ Nan and Song Meiling walked into the house, Kong Xiangxi and Song Ailing deliberately fell behind.

"He said so many beautiful things just now, have you guessed his mind?" Song Ailing whispered to her husband while looking at Situ Nan's back.

"Yeah." Kong Xiangxi nodded. He was startled the moment he ended the conversation. It turned out that since Situ Nan appeared, the minds of his and his wife have been following each other. This process was completed unconsciously.

"Huh? Tell me?" Song Ailing asked.

"He pointed out two paths to the Kong family, petroleum and electrical. Petroleum needs to be developed in China. It is estimated that a vice president in South China’s Meihua Petroleum is already my limit. In terms of electrical, it is estimated that the power of the Kong family is also It’s hard to get in. It’s best to develop in electrical appliances manufacturing. The other areas of banking, steel, railways, and minerals have been planned long ago. It is difficult for the Kong family to squeeze in. New industries are making a fuss."

Kong Xiangxi explained.

"That's it... No wonder he said so much, it made me feel dizzy, but I didn't feel embarrassed to ask."

Song Ailing thought for a while. It seemed that Situ Nan's mind seemed to be like this. Seeing Kong Xiangxi frowned, she seemed to have something to understand, and then asked, "Then what about your political affairs?"

"What else? People kindly pave the way for me, can I refuse?"

Kong Xiangxi asked with a smile.

"That's it. He expects you to charge for him in the emerging industry, so you don't have time to think about other things. That guy is really cunning, we haven't told him yet? He blocked our way first. ."

Song Ailing stomped her feet, a little annoyed by Situ Nan's "trick".

Kong Xiangxi has self-knowledge that he is not the core person in Meihua and South China, but it is a very difficult step to enter politics from the business world. Without Situ Nan and Meihua backing him, he can mix in the Zhi Gong Party. Must it be opened?At least, that high-powered eldest brother-in-law in Wuhan doesn't wait to see him.

Originally there was still a road to politics, but it's a pity... that brother-in-law!

Of course, Kong Xiangxi was not upset about Situ Nan’s kindness, but he was a bit regretful, and soon figured out that he needs to perform better to get Situ Nan’s further recognition, so he said: "There is nothing wrong with this. Don't you think he is quite at ease?"

"he?"

Song Ailing instantly thought that Kong Xiangxi was talking about Situ Nan... I didn't know what to say for a while.

"If China enters modern society, perhaps businessmen are outstanding to a certain extent, and their status is no worse than being an official! Isn't that the case in South China?

Kong Xiangxi's meaning is profound, saying that, the ambition in his heart has not been given up, but only temporarily dormant.Official business official business, after all, the official word is in front.

Chapter 104-Experiencing New Products

The lunch was sumptuous, with a combination of Chinese and Western styles. There was Situ Nan’s favorite white-cut chicken. At the Song's house, the white-cut chicken had a gentle label-Wenchang chicken.

Hainan Wenchang is the hometown of the Song family. The famous dish of Wenchang chicken was brought by Song Ziwen from Hainan to Guangzhou, and then from Guangzhou to Wuhan. Now it is popular in most of China.

Near noon, a Dodge truck drove into the Song's house. The workers removed a new large refrigerator from the truck and quickly installed it into the Song's kitchen.

"This refrigerator is much larger than the one in the car." Song Meiling asked Situ Nan, looking very satisfied, "Did you just say that this refrigerator is not on the market yet?"

Situ Nan explained: "It is indeed not yet on the market. This is nothing, I have contributed so many ideas, but I naturally try out good things first. There are many new things, and money may not be available."

Situ Nan was very proud.Meihua Lab, Cummins Electric, and the good intentions of William University invented, which one did not experience first?Just like Apple's mobile phone was put on the market after being tired of Jobs.

"You won't let people study these things for your own enjoyment?" Song Meiling looked at Situ Nan proudly, and asked again.