The journey starts from the Titanic

Looking back, the drilling platform behind him was gone, the plane had flown out of the exploration area, the outline of the city in the distance was faintly visible, and it was about to land at Harbin Airport.

A few days later, at Beiping and Nanyuan Airport, Huang Jiqing got off the plane, still worrying between his eyebrows.

The new Nanyuan Airport and the gratifying changes in Beiping City did not excite him.

Things have to start from a few days earlier-

In Shenyang, I did not see Zhang Shaoshuai. Shenyang originally invited the geological expedition team to explore oil in the Northeast. Now the enthusiasm has faded, and they are unwilling to continue to spend money on water.

Back in Wuhan, Wuhan's economic situation is not good. Of course, the Institute of Geology supports Huang Jiqing and them, but unfortunately they have no means and no funds.

The only reliable person is the National Petroleum Corporation, and Huang Jiqing finally found the opportunity to report back to Kong Xiangxi for his work.

No matter how touching he said and how commendable the spirit of the expedition team was, Kong Xiangxi still failed to give a definite answer.

It's not that there is no money, but Kong Xiangxi's goal is to expand the scale of Yanchang Oilfield.The Yanchang Oilfield is not large in scale and has limited development potential, but it has been discovered since the end of the Qing Dynasty. It is a mature oilfield. As long as the pipeline is built, the oil company can get profits.

Even for exploration, it will focus on Yanchang Oilfield and increase the scope of exploration, which is much more reliable than the northeast which is thousands of miles away.

In the 1920s and 1930s, the Wuhan government vigorously organized domestic geological exploration work and sent several teams to the southwest, northwest, central plains, east, north and northeast China.

The conclusion is: China is an oil-poor country, iron ore is barely enough, rich in coal and non-ferrous metals, resources are seriously unevenly distributed, and coal and iron resources are mainly in the north.

Therefore, the Wuhan government and the US-China Consortium have increased their investment in the north, focusing on building the North Iron and Steel Company, and developing metal smelting, coal chemical, machinery manufacturing, automobile and military industries around the North Iron and Steel Company.

Huang Jiqing returned to the National Institute of Geology in frustration. He heard that Li Siguang had returned from Shandong. The Shandong Geological Exploration Team had not yet found oil, but the National Petroleum Corporation readily approved them.

Even the northern military and political circles are concerned about them, hoping they can find oil in North China.

Huang Jiqing couldn't help complaining, the one in the northeast was raised by a stepmother.

On this day, Li Siguang invited Huang Jiqing to dinner.

"Although you and I are somewhat unhappy, these are all academic differences.

If something goes wrong, I hope you come to my side.This is the geological condition in Yingkou, look at it."

Li Siguang sincerely invited.

Huang Jiqing finished reading the information and nodded: "It is very likely to succeed."

He immediately said, "However, I still believe that there is oil in the Northeast, and I don't want to give up too soon."

Li Siguang stared at Huang Jiqing for a few seconds. Seeing him with a firm face and still insisting on the so-called continental oilfield theory, he admired him and was a pity, and sighed: "Okay! North China is so big, I welcome you anytime! "

Persistence is painful, especially when you insist on waiting for others to give money.

That day, when Huang Jiqing returned to the Department of Geology of Wuhan University, Li Siguang suddenly came to him and showed him a way.

"I went back and thought about it, now only Minister Ding Wenjiang Ding can help you, and Minister Ding has a good relationship with Meihua Petroleum..."

Ding Wenjiang is a major figure in the domestic railway, mining, energy and other fields, and is inspecting work in the north.

So Huang Jiqing flew to Peiping.

Li Siguang's words echoed in Huang Jiqing's mind. After getting in the car, Huang Jiqing asked Ding Wenjiang's itinerary urgently.

"The minister has just finished investigating the Kailuan Coal Mine and will attend the Northern Development Work Conference tomorrow. Time is very tight. After listening to your business, I specially set aside an hour to see you." The secretary reminded.

"I know, thank you."

Huang Jiqing was moved, and Minister Ding sent a secretary to pick him up, explaining that he valued himself. This feeling was too rare compared to being coldly treated in Wuhan.

Be sure to seize this opportunity!

Ding Wenjiang’s secretary excitedly talked about the changes in Peking in the past two years, the reorganization of the Northern Iron and Steel Company, and the rebirth of the Shijingshan Iron and Steel Plant.

A number of large factories have also settled in Beijing and Tianjin. The most famous is the Northern Motor Company, which was established less than two years ago, and successfully assembled the first car made in North China using production lines bought from the United States and imported parts.

With the arrival of more American and German engineers, Northern Motor Company will soon be able to manufacture domestically-made engines and other auto parts.

Ding Wenjiang’s secretary sighed: “Beijing can also make cars. Who believed that two years ago?”

"This car is good."

Huang Jiqing praised the so-called domestically-made cars under his butt, the pride of the Northern Auto Industry!

I thought: This is also a reason to support your own oil exploration team!

Upon seeing Ding Wenjiang, Huang Jiqing reported on the geological survey in detail.

After listening in silence, Ding Wenjiang handed Huang Jiqing a newspaper. The newspaper was the East Asia Daily run by the Japanese and reported news about Northeast oil exploration.

"Oil exploration has yielded nothing, and the Chinese stupid actions in North Manchuria are over."

Of course, the Japanese have to sarcasm about the failure of the Chinese. If it weren't for the Chinese obstruction, the geological expedition team of the Manchurian Railway might still stay in the "North Manchuria".

"This—it's slander! The exploration is still going on, and we haven't failed yet!" Huang Jiqing stood up with a look of excitement.

"It's good if you have this tone!"

Ding Wenjiang nodded appreciatively. In view of the relationship between the Northeast Army, the Northeast is not the main investment direction of the central government, but Ding Wenjiang does not want to give up easily.

He also said to Huang Jiqing: "There will be a banquet tomorrow. I will introduce some powerful people to you. The senior officials of Meihua Petroleum Company will also attend and let them listen to your plan."

The banquet is in the Xiangshan Royal Garden. The royal family is gone and the garden is still there. The scenery is still beautiful, but it has been circled long ago and is generally not open to the public.

"Wearing this suit, wouldn't it be too serious?"

Huang Jiqing squeezed, wearing a plain denim suit, usually wearing this suit for geological exploration in the field, but attending a banquet, it would be ——

After getting in the car, he asked Ding Wenjiang a little nervously, seeing Ding Wenjiang wearing a blue robe, "Would you like to change to the robe?"

"That's good!" Ding Wenjiang smiled, "This is a relatively private party, don't be nervous."

Huang Jiqing was helpless, the car came to the door of Xiangshan Villa, guards guarded the door, it is estimated that the entire royal garden was sealed.

Before entering, even Ding Wenjiang himself was checked. In addition to the guards, some men in suits patrolled the villa back and forth. Is this a private gathering?

How big is the big guy inside?

Put it in the front, maybe the Ouchi guard is the same?

Huang Jiqing's mind was full of doubts, and then looked at Ding Wenjiang and found that his face was also serious.

"Mr. Ding, Mr. Situ is in the West Hall." Wang Chen smiled at Ding Wenjiang, then looked at Huang Jiqing vigilantly.

"You will wait outside first. If you feel bored, you can go to the collection room and the cinema. I will call you later."