Zhang Chengtian put down the plan and said with a satisfied smile: "It seems that our Minister Miles is indeed a talented party member."
Upon hearing that Zhang Chengtian had called himself a party member in advance, Myers immediately realized that Zhang Chengtian was extending an olive branch to himself.
"Thank you for your compliment. My subordinate will go through the formalities for party membership tomorrow morning." Miles also immediately recognized the situation and regarded himself as a subordinate, even though Zhang Chengtian was not his nominal boss.
Zhang Chengtian nodded and said: "Your plan is indeed very good, but I still hope to make some small changes."
Miles was stunned: "What change?"
Zhang Chengtian smiled: "I know you are very optimistic about the coal-to-oil technology that accounts for half of the planning document. However, this technology has many shortcomings."
"Is there any shortcoming?" Myers asked doubtfully. The coal-to-oil plan has not yet been implemented. Can this young and overachieving soldier in front of him find technical shortcomings?
Looking at Miles' disbelieving eyes, Zhang Chengtian laughed and said: "Minister Miles, I happen to know this technology very well. There are only two liquefaction methods for coal-to-oil conversion, and I can recite them to you. Direct liquefaction
The advantage is that the oil yield is high, but the disadvantage is that it is picky about coal types and the chemical reaction conditions are harsh. The advantage of indirect liquefaction is that the coal types are suitable for a wide range and the reaction conditions are lower than direct liquefaction. The disadvantage is that the oil yield is low. In short,
Both methods have major shortcomings.”
Glancing at the surprised Myers, Zhang Chengtian said confidently: "If Minister Myers still doesn't believe anything, you can ask the relevant scientists."
Miles said in shock as if he had seen a ghost: "Major General, subordinate... I really didn't expect you to be so knowledgeable and talented."
When Zhang Chengtian heard this, he pretended to be a profound educator and Miles said: "There is an old saying in the East, which is called the sea of learning. In other words, there is no end to learning, and it will not hurt you to learn more knowledge."
Miles nodded like a teacher and said: "Then should we stop this costly coal-to-oil technology?"
"Of course not! Why stop?" Zhang Chengtian raised his voice and said: "We have invested so much, it would be a pity to stop now. Besides, in the coal-to-coke production process of this technology, coal tar will be obtained as a by-product.
Coal tar can be hydrogenated to produce gasoline, diesel, etc., or coal tar can be simply processed and used as heavy oil for use by navy warships."
Zhang Chengtian said pretentiously: "I just said that there is no limit to learning. If we want to analyze something, we must learn to look at it from multiple angles."
Miles was once again impressed by Zhang Chengtian's "eruditeness" and said, "God, are you really the gift from God to Germany, Major General?"
Miles could no longer help but sigh with emotion: "My subordinates heard that you were originally just a naval soldier, but you showed amazing planning abilities in Operation Rainbow. Later, you performed again in the process of putting down the Kapp coup.
You have excellent political talent. The purple plan you planned not long ago shows your talent in army combat command."
After talking about these achievements that were repeatedly publicized by the Gestapo and using social workers and newspapers, Miles added: "Now, you have unexpectedly shown your in-depth understanding of science. My subordinates have to say that there may be no one better than you in this world.
A more versatile person.”
Zhang Chengtian felt a little embarrassed after hearing what Miles said. If he hadn't been very interested in coal-to-oil technology and then learned more about it through the Internet, how would he know so much?
After coughing twice, Zhang Chengtian said modestly on the surface: "It's nothing. If you learn more about it, you can learn a lot." But in his heart, he kept complaining. How can you who have never traveled through time know these things that have not yet appeared?
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After a harmonious exchange, Zhang Chengtian invited Miles to have dinner at a high-end steakhouse run by Gestapo members.
During the dinner, Zhang Chengtian showed Miles the open-minded eating style of an Oriental otaku. Specifically, he roughly cut the steak into several large pieces and crammed it into his mouth.
However, Miles was shocked by Zhang Chengtian, who had just finished eating a whole plate of steak, and revealed a piece of news that shocked him more than Chang's eating appearance.
"What?! There are also large oil fields in Germany!" Miles almost jumped to the dinner table after hearing the news.
As he was slicing the second plate of black pepper steak, Zhang Chengtian slurred and revealed to Miles intermittently while holding a large piece of beef.
The eager Miles listened for a long time before he finally understood that there was a large oil field in Germany, in the state of Schleswig-Holstein. However, because it was purchased relatively deep, it had never been explored.
In fact, it was precisely because this oil field was buried relatively deep that Germany did not build an oil well here until 1980.
However, Zhang Chengtian happened to be traveling on the west coast of Schleswig-Holstein and passed by the outskirts of the local oil well plant. After returning to China, he checked the relevant information and made a note of this oil field.
After deciding to join Zhang Chengtian's camp, Miles believed that Zhang Chengtian had no reason to make up this lie to deceive himself, the Minister of Petroleum.
So if Zhang Chengtian brings this matter up now, it means that he has initial trust in himself and is ready to give him relevant tasks.
When he thought that there was an oil field in Germany with a reserve of more than 50 million tons, Myers couldn't help but tremble with excitement.
Once Germany has its own large oil fields, while owning oil, it also means that it can refine more derivative products, such as diesel, gasoline, plastics and even artificial rubber products!
At this time, Germany's strategic resources will become more abundant than ever.
After finishing the second plate of black pepper steak, Zhang Chengtian decided to change his taste and ordered a filet mignon topped with mushroom sauce.
It's not that Zhang Chengtian doesn't pay as much attention to oil as Miles. It's because in his previous life, Zhang Chengtian relied on instant noodles for a long time and had no resistance to steak.
Besides, today's dinner was very late. When Zhang Chengtian visited Miles, it was already 5:30 in the afternoon, and dinner didn't start until 8:00.
So there is a scene where Zhang Chengtian regards steak as more important than oil.
After two plates of steak, Zhang Chengtian regained his senses and smiled with satisfaction at Miles: "That's not all the good news. I secretly detected through trusted channels that the location of the oil field is in Schleswig-Holstein.
The west coast of the state. We need to dig an oil well about 2,000 meters deep for this. I can mark the specific location of the oil field on the map and send it to you tomorrow."
The 2,000-meter-deep oil well is obviously much deeper than ordinary oil wells. Miles made some calculations in his mind. If exploration were to be carried out on the entire west coast of Schleswig-Holstein, not only
The success rate is low and the cost is huge. But if Zhang Chengzhen can really give the specific location, these costs will be so small that they can be ignored.
Miles, who was a little unsure, asked cautiously: "Major General, is this information accurate? If the information is wrong, it will not be easy to afford the funds..."
Zhang Chengtian looked at the third plate of steaks that was being brought, and hurriedly interrupted Miles before the steaks were served. "First, I can confirm that the information is accurate. Second, funds are not a problem, and all investments will be successful."
It’s the company’s responsibility.” After saying that, Zhang Chengtian couldn’t wait to use his knife and fork on the third plate of steak.
However, just two sentences gave Miles reassurance. Especially when he thought that the oil department did not need to bear the financial problem, Miles felt unprecedentedly relaxed.
Since all the investment has been borne by someone, the remaining tasks are very simple. It is nothing more than sending professionals from some departments, providing relevant technical equipment, and doing a good job of maintaining confidentiality in the early stage.
Thinking of this, Miles' appetite increased greatly: "Waiter, give me another black pepper steak." Miles shouted easily.
When the two finally finished a total of 5 steaks with satisfaction and left the restaurant slowly, Zhang Chengtian jokingly asked Miles: "My dear Minister of Petroleum, why do you think we reserve so much oil?"
The smooth Miles smiled after hearing this: "Of course it's for peace."
"That's right, for peace." Zhang Chengtian added with a meaningful smile.
