Steel Plant
January 13th, 1929. New Year's Day had just passed, but the entire Chahar and Suiyuan region was in full swing.
There was less than a month before the new year. The weather had become very cold, but it could not stop the excitement in the hearts of the people. Yan Laoxi was completely helpless against the Chahar People's Government. He had nothing to complain about. After all, there was nothing to say if he could not beat the other party.
However, Yan Laoxi gradually discovered a big problem. The Suiyuan region was almost out of control.
Some time ago, the Chahar People's Government wanted to build a steel factory there. Yan Laoxi was actually very happy to see this kind of thing that was beneficial to the country. However, he really did not expect that in just six months, Baobao would become the territory of the Chahar People's Government again. The flag at the entrance of the Suiyuan government office should be changed to a five-star red flag. To be honest, Yan Laoxi really didn't know what to do when faced with such a situation.
The most important thing was that today, Bao, the first steel plant had finally officially started production! Old Yan was also full of hope for this steel plant.
Although there were some things he couldn't believe, because the people of the Chahar People's Government said that the steel factory project would be divided into three phases. The first phase of the project would produce 200,000 tons of steel per year, and the second phase would increase to 800,000 tons per year. It would only be completed in January 1930. As for the last phase of the project, the steel production would increase to 2,000,000 tons per year! However, it would not be completed until April 1931.
This was not the 21st century China. A factory with an annual output of 2 million tons of steel could only be considered a township enterprise.
One had to know that the largest steel factory in China was probably Han. However, the annual steel production was only 50,000 tons, and the quality was very poor.
There were some steel factories in Northeast China, but those were not from China. They were from other countries. It was unbelievable, right? But this was reality! Even the largest Chinese family. The Yang Steel Plant was actually completed during the Jiawu period. This was built by the Governor of the two lakes at that time, Zhang Zhi Don. In the end, Zhang Zhi Don was also built by Shengshi. Cai, the foreman of the joint factory. He deceived his superiors and deceived his subordinates by selling high-quality iron ore to the chicken.
To put it bluntly, these people were all traitors. Yan Laoxi placed a lot of importance on heavy industry in the country. However, he only occupied a small place in Jin Province. By 1937, Jin Province owned the Taiyuan Munitions Factory, one of the four largest Munitions Factory in China, and also owned the Jinyang Steel Plant.
Unfortunately, in 1937, the Taiyuan Iron and Steel Plant had just been completed and did not produce much steel for China. In the end, most of the equipment was taken away by a wild chicken.
Jin Province didn't have a real steel factory. Yan Laoxi came to Suiyuan today by plane. It was dangerous to take a plane in such cold weather, but he was very excited, so he came here first.
package. There was also an airport at the other end of the road, but Yan Laoxi planned to come here first to take a look. The workers were working very hard on the construction of the railway and highway, and they were working on multiple lines. However, the railway from Baotou to Zhang Jiakou would take at least half a year to be completed. What was the reason? In this era, most of China's railroads were single-track, but in Zhang Jiakou and Bao. The railway between the heads was all four-track.
Therefore, the speed of construction was naturally slowed down, and the construction of the road required more time. The raw materials for the construction of the railway and road were either imported from the bald eagle or manufactured by the base.
At the very least, the rails used on the railway were all produced in the base. They were of high quality. " As for the future, with the construction of the Baobao Steel Plant, there will be more and more steel plants in China. Do you think there will be a lack of steel rails?
Outside Gui Sui City, Yan Laoxi was looking at a section of the railway that had been completely repaired. The bottom was covered with thick cement sleepers. A double-track railway between Baotou and Gui Sui had been laid. Now, the workers were using these two completed railroads to move quickly from both sides.
Yan Laoxi looked at the scene in front of him and could not help but fall into a daze. In the end, he said softly," I really can't underestimate these young people. Back then, someone boasted that he wanted to build a 100,000-kilometer railway. At that time, I could only listen to it as a joke. Who would have thought that in just half a year, the railway between Baobao and Zhangjiakou would be completed? It would only take another half a year to complete. Moreover, it was a four-track railway. Moreover, these rails were all heavy rails. One meter weighed 60 kilograms, and one mile weighed 60 tons. It would be 240 tons to change to a four-track railway. It was unbelievable. Am I really old?"
Yan Laoxi was truly stunned. He might have some selfish motives, but he was still very concerned about these national affairs. Who would have thought that he had been governing Jin Province for more than ten years, but he was not as good as this kid's one year of work? This made Yan Laoxi doubt his past actions. The previous incident had caused his already stubborn worldview and outlook on life to change.
Zhao, who was standing beside him, said,"Old Yan, you don't have to be too anxious. From the strength that this little guy has shown recently, we are no match for him at all. Besides, what this Ji Yun really values is industry and science. Especially those who don't understand science and engineering at all and don't value them even more, they won't enter his eyes. At the very least, he is someone who values China's heritage. We don't have to worry too much. You are already in your forties! Ji Yun is only twenty-two years old this year. How can we possibly survive him? Moreover, this person is extremely capable. In just half a year, he managed to govern a poor place like Chahar. In this aspect, I'm not as good as him.”
Zhao D paused for a moment before continuing,""Old Yan, we might have to observe him carefully. This young man in his twenties will definitely achieve more than you and me. Perhaps he can truly unify this country. It might be a blessing for this country that he became the head of the country. We might still be able to see the day when China recovers. However, before that, we still have to fight for it. It's not for anything else, but we can't let these juniors look down on us as elders.”
Yan Laoxi shook his head after listening to Zhao D's words. He knew very well that he might not be a match for this young man in the near future. However, he had fought for this goal for so long. He couldn't let it go. He said calmly," Alright, let's not talk about this today. The first phase of the steel plant will be completed today. Ji Yun is still waiting across the street. Let's go over quickly. Don't let him wait anxiously."”
As he spoke, he brought Zhao Yu and his entourage to look for a train heading to Baobao. He planned to take a look at the largest steel factory in China.
Yan Laoxi had graduated from the Cadet Army University. Although he had never been to Europe or America, the industrial capabilities of the Cadet Army had already surprised him. He knew very well that China was far behind the Cadet Army in terms of industrialisation!
Every time he thought of this, it was as if a huge mountain was pressing down on him. It was the same for him. Yan Laoxi was a businessman, so when he handled some matters, he also acted like a businessman. In the end, some problems occurred.
Yan Laoxi and his men finally got on this train that was different from the trains they had seen before. It was heading to Bao. There was going to be an important ceremony over there today.
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