For Hamada Hikozo, when he and Ichiro Tanabe arrived in Nanhua on the Feiyun, he just felt like he was in a dream.
In other words, even if it was a dream, he had never had such an outrageous dream.
Hamada Hikozo, who has been living in the United States since he was a teenager, is extremely familiar with the United States and is no stranger to the West. He knows steam engines, machines, and the industrial revolution. He is even a skilled sailor.
He himself returned to Japan as a translator at the American Consulate. When he was in Japan, he told the Japanese more than once that they must learn from the West.
But his behavior angered the foreigners and they had to flee to the United States.
As for Ichiro Tanabe, who escaped from Japan with him, his idea is very simple. He has studied English for many years and wants to follow the ship to the United States. The purpose is to understand why the United States is so powerful and can build such a large ship.
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Of course, like Hamada Hikozo, he encountered survival problems in the United States. Although Americans would invite them as guests out of curiosity, they would definitely not be able to find a job.
After learning from newspapers that China was sending overseas students to the United States, they went to visit and found out that some misunderstandings had occurred. The international students were indeed Chinese, but they were not sent by the Qing Dynasty, but from Nanhua.
Facing these two guys who can speak fluent English and can also speak Chinese, thinking of Zhu Xianhai's instructions, Buffett naturally became interested.
Japanese people who are proficient in English and Chinese, isn't this what Zhu Xianhai needs? Originally, he planned to send a telegram to foreign banks in Hong Kong or Shanghai after arriving in London, asking them to hire people in Japan. Now someone comes to visit, where can he
miss.
Cheap labor!
So, desperate, Hamada and Tanabe crossed the Atlantic Ocean with the "Flying Cloud" and arrived at the legendary Nanhua.
The Nanhua that appeared in front of them shocked them deeply. Whether they saw the roaring machines at the dock or the towering chimneys in the factory area, they all showed that this was a modern city.
Later, they saw a large group of Western-style troops.
What shocked them?
Whether it's this city, the roaring machines, or the large groups of Western-style troops, they don't belong to Westerners!
Not even from the Qing Dynasty!
But from China!
China...
This word seems quite far away?
After all, in the hearts of the Japanese, China in their eyes ends with the Ming Dynasty, the Qing Dynasty...it is just the Qing Dynasty.
So much so that when Hamada Hikozo and the others heard this word for the first time, they were stunned for a long time.
Is the "Huaxia" in their mouth that "Huaxia"?
When he learned that everything here belonged to a Chinese named Zhu, Tanabe naturally started to wonder in his heart, could he be a descendant of the Chinese survivors of the Ming Dynasty?
Although there are no answers to their questions, at least one thing is certain, here they no longer have to think about survival issues, they have a job - translators.
With curiosity, Hiko Hamada and Ichiro Tanabe arrived at the company building together with more than a hundred engineers and technicians on the same ship. As translators, after registering in the register and allocating dormitories, when they saw a Chinese, Tanabe
He took the initiative to walk up and asked in fluent Nanjing dialect.
"Hello sir, I am Ichiro Tanabe from Japan."
Qian Deshan, who was stopped, looked at this weirdly dressed guy in surprise and said,
"Japan? You can speak Mandarin?"
"Yes, here is the English-Chinese translator recommended by Mr. Buffett. Please look after me in the future."
"Definitely, definitely, Japan...well, it's not far from China! I, Qian Deshan, am the assistant to the chairman of the company."
When Qian Deshan wanted to straighten his clothes, he realized that he was not wearing a mandarin jacket.
"Ah, I am actually the assistant to the Chairman. Is the Chairman here? Can I see you?"
"Well, the chairman has gone to inspect the factory. As long as you work well for the company, you will definitely have a chance to meet the chairman in the future."
This is not Qian Deshan's prevarication. Zhu Xianhai did go to the factory. The results of the last life simulation made him feel unprecedented pressure - real survival pressure.
What do you need to survive in this troubled world?
Without him, there is strength.
Only those who are strong enough can survive in this era and survive in the "battle for survival" in the future.
"Dong, dong..."
In the forging workshop of Zhenhua Iron and Steel Plant, steam rises near a large steam hammer, accompanied by the sound of metal hammering. Under the blow of the steam hammer, the red steel ingots are hit, and the flying sparks fly everywhere like festive fireworks.
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"Sir, this 30-ton steam hammer is one of the largest steam hammers in the world. Only Schneider-LeQuisseau in the world can manufacture such a huge steam hammer..."
As an engineer sent by Schneider, Pierre-Louis naturally safeguards the company's interests at all times. Last year, the 50-ton "fritz" super steam hammer manufactured by Krupp disappeared as a matter of course!
"That's why we need a larger steam hammer. If your company is willing to transfer 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. The original intention of introducing the steam hammer was to produce steam engines and mechanical accessories. However, now Zhu Xianhai hopes to apply it to arsenal production, and the caliber of future artillery will become increasingly large.
Big, the armor is getting thicker and thicker, and the super heavy hammer will never be wasted.
The super steam hammer that the world can provide is none other than Schneider. In 1843, after Schneider's improved steam hammer, Schneider's steel production efficiency increased tenfold in one go. This efficiency made peers all over Europe famous.
Shocked, they changed their tune one after another and installed various types of steam hammers in their factories. In the past nearly two decades, Le Queseau Company has produced nearly a hundred steam hammers, in addition to more than 20
Some were kept in his own factory, while others were sold throughout Europe.
Although there are no restrictions on purchasing steam hammers from Schneider, even super steam hammers, Zhu Xianhai hopes to obtain technology transfer. After all, whether it is the production of artillery or armor in the future, super steam hammers will be indispensable.
In the simulator, what restricted Nanhua's arms production during the war was the insufficient number of heavy machinery. One of the important reasons was the insufficient number of steam hammers, ranging from the production of rifles to artillery, steam engines and ship armor.
All production and manufacturing are inseparable from steam hammers.
After the embargo by Britain and the United States and other countries, the production of everything from warship armor steel to boiler steel plates and large-caliber artillery was restricted. To a certain extent, the insufficient number of steam hammers, especially the shortage of large steam hammers, directly affected Nanhua's armaments.
It affected the course of the war, so of course we must pay attention to this issue now.
"Sir, this is not something I can decide. Le Queisuo needs to make a decision, but I think the company doesn't mind transferring technology as long as the price is right!"
Pierre Louis' answer made Zhu Xianhai smile.
"Of course, I will definitely offer a price that satisfies them."