Chapter 143 Cheap Labor (First Update, Please Subscribe)
For Hamada Hikozo, when he and Tanabe Ichiro arrived in Nanhua on the Feiyun, he felt like he was in a dream.
In other words, even if he was dreaming, he had never had such an outrageous dream.
Hikozo Hamada, who came to the United States as a teenager, was extremely familiar with the United States and considered himself to be no stranger to the West. He understood steam engines, machines, the Industrial Revolution, and he was even a skilled sailor.
He himself once returned to Japan as a translator for the American consulate. While in Japan, he told the Japanese more than once that they must learn from the West.
However, his actions angered the anti-foreign faction, and he had to flee to the United States.
As for Ichiro Tanabe, who escaped from Japan with him, his idea was very simple. He had studied English for many years and wanted to go to the United States on a ship. His purpose was to understand why the United States was so powerful and could build such a large ship.
Of course, like Hamada Hikozo, he had encountered survival problems in the United States. Although some Americans would invite them to visit out of curiosity, they certainly couldn't find a job.
After learning from the newspaper that China had sent students to study in the United States, they went to visit and realized that there were some misunderstandings. It was true that the students were Chinese, but they were not sent by the Qing Dynasty, but were from Nanhua University.
Faced with these two guys who could speak fluent English and Chinese, and thinking of Zhu Xianhai's instructions, Buffett naturally became interested.
A Japanese who is proficient in English and Chinese, isn't this exactly what Zhu Xianhai needs? Originally, he planned to send a telegram to a foreign company in Hong Kong or Shanghai after arriving in London, asking them to hire someone in Japan. Now someone has come to his door, how can he miss it?
Cheap labor!
So, with nowhere else to go, Hamada and Tanabe crossed the Atlantic Ocean on the "Feiyun" and arrived at the legendary Nanhua.
However, the Nanhua that appeared before their eyes shocked them deeply. Whether it was the roaring machines at the dock or the towering chimneys in the factory area, they all showed that this was a modern city.
Then they saw a large group of Western-style troops.
What shocked them?
Whether it is this city, the roaring machines or the large Western-style army, they are not Westerners!
It’s not even from the Qing Dynasty!
But it's from China!
China...
This word seems quite far away?
After all, in the minds of the Japanese, their view of China ends with the Ming Dynasty, and the Qing Dynasty... is just the Qing Dynasty.
So much so that when Hamada Hikozo and others heard this word for the first time, they were stunned for a long time.
Is the "Huaxia" they are talking about the same "Huaxia"?
When he learned that everything here belonged to a Chinese named Zhu, Tanabe naturally began to wonder if he was a descendant of the survivors of the Ming Dynasty.
Although their questions have no answers, at least one thing is certain: here they no longer have to worry about survival, and they have got a job - translator.
Out of curiosity, Hamada Hikozo and Tanabe Ichiro went to the company building with more than 100 engineers and technicians on the same ship. Acting as translators, after registering and assigning dormitories, when they saw a Chinese person, Tanabe took the initiative to walk up to him and asked in fluent Nanjing dialect.
"Hello sir, I am Ichiro Tanabe from Japan."
Qian Deshan, who was stopped, looked at this strangely dressed guy in surprise and said,
"Japan? You can speak Mandarin?"
"Yes, I am the English-Chinese translator recommended by Mr. Buffett. Please take care of me in the future."
"Of course, of course. Japan... well, it's not far from China! I'm Qian Deshan, and I'm the assistant to the chairman of the company."
Qian Deshan wanted to straighten his collar, but just as he started to do so he realized that he was not wearing a Ma褂.
"Oh, you are the chairman's assistant. Is the chairman here? Can I see you?"
"Well, the chairman has gone to inspect the factory. As long as you work hard for the company, you will definitely have a chance to meet the chairman in the future."
This is not Qian Deshan's excuse. Zhu Xianhai did go to the factory. The result of the last life simulation made him feel unprecedented pressure - the real pressure of survival.
What do you need to survive in this chaotic world?
There is no other reason, it’s just strength.
Only those who are strong enough can survive in this era and in the future "battle for survival".
“Boom, boom…”
In the forging workshop of Zhenhua Iron and Steel Plant, steam rises around a large steam hammer, accompanied by the sound of metal hammering. The red-hot steel ingots are struck by the steam hammer, and sparks fly everywhere like festive fireworks.
"Sir, this 30-ton steam hammer is one of the largest steam hammers in the world. Only Schneider-Le Queso can manufacture such a huge steam hammer..."
As an engineer sent by Schneider, Pierre Louis naturally protected the interests of the company everywhere. As for the 50-ton "Fritz" super steam hammer manufactured by Krupp last year, it was natural that it was lost!
"That's why we need a bigger steam hammer. If your company is willing to transfer the steam hammer technology, we are willing to purchase two super steam hammers of more than 40 tons."
Once again, Zhu Xianhai made his request with a smile.
Last year, the company introduced this steam hammer from Schneider, and the original intention of introducing the steam hammer was to use it in the production of steam engines and mechanical parts. However, Zhu Xianhai now hopes to use it in the production of arsenals. In the future, the caliber of artillery will become larger and larger, and the armor will become thicker and thicker. The super heavy hammer will never be wasted.
The only company that can provide the best steam hammer in the world is Schneider. In 1843, Schneider improved the steam hammer, which increased the steel production efficiency of Schneider tenfold. This efficiency shocked the peers in Europe, and they changed their ways and installed various types of steam hammers in their own factories. In the past 20 years, Le Queso has produced nearly 100 steam hammers, and more than 20 of them were kept in its own factory, while the others were sold to various parts of Europe.
Although there would be no restrictions on purchasing steam hammers from Schneider, even super steam hammers, Zhu Xianhai hoped to obtain technology transfer. After all, in the future, whether it is the production of artillery or armor, super steam hammers are indispensable.
In the simulator, what restricted Nanhua's armament production during the war was the insufficient number of heavy machinery. One of the important reasons was the insufficient number of steam hammers. Steam hammers were indispensable for the production of everything from rifles to artillery, steam engines and ship armor.
After the embargo by the United Kingdom and the United States, the production of warship armor steel, boiler steel plates and large-caliber artillery was restricted. To a certain extent, the shortage of steam hammers, especially large steam hammers, directly affected Nanhua's armaments and the progress of the war. Now this issue must be taken seriously.
"Sir, this is not something I can decide. Le Queso needs to make the decision. But I think as long as the price is right, the company doesn't mind transferring the technology!"
Pierre Louis's answer made Zhu Xianhai laugh.
"Of course, I will definitely offer a price that will satisfy them."
(End of this chapter)
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