1855 United States Tycoon

In the original time and space, the casing technology was invented by the French before World War I, because this technology is too simple, and it does not even need the special skills of the later generations of the Chitu kingdom to get pregnant with one glance. Anything as long as there is such a little bit. In countries with a large industrial base, you can see the finished product immediately, so this technique spread immediately. Of course, in this time and space, this kind of technology that is so simple and crazy was of course Scrooge's McDonald Infantry Weapons Company first developed it, and then the world followed suit.

"Always imitated, never surpassed." This later classic pretending phrase can really be used on the artillery of McDonald's Infantry Weapon Company. Because they quickly developed the self-tightening technology, and this thing is not something that can be learned at a glance.

There are three types of body tube self-tightening technology: squeeze self-tightening, explosive self-tightening, and hydraulic self-tightening. Extrusion self-tightening is to use an extrusion rod that is slightly thicker than the inner diameter of the barrel to squeeze it from the drilled barrel blank (don’t create bad associations). At this time, the entire barrel blank will be A certain amount of deformation occurs, including both elastic deformation and inelastic deformation. Generally speaking, the closer it is to the inner side, the easier it is to produce inelastic deformation, and the more the outer part is, the more resilient the deformation is. When the squeeze rod is pulled out, when the barrel blank shrinks due to elasticity, the outer layer of steel can shrink normally, but the inner layer cannot shrink because of more inelastic deformation, so the entire barrel becomes natural. A pre-stress that is squeezed inward is formed.

As for hydraulic self-tightening and explosive self-tightening, the principle is the same. Hydraulic self-tightening is to inject high-pressure liquid into the barrel blank to expand the barrel. Compared with the extrusion type, the hydraulic pressure is balanced, easy to control, and the yield rate is higher. Of course, the equipment involved is relatively more complicated. The one-time investment is naturally higher, but in terms of development prospects, this technology is relatively more advantageous. Therefore, McDonald’s Infantry Weapons Company only did a little research on the squeeze method, focusing on the hydraulic type.

When going out, Scrooge and Donald talked about the transfer of technology. Scrooge knew that the Germans would definitely demand McDonald's self-tightening technology. Scrooge believes that if the price is right, this technology cannot be sold, but the Germans must make some guarantees:

First of all, from now on, within twenty years, any artillery using this technology shall not be sold or transferred to other countries in any way. Otherwise, each artillery must pay McDonald’s Infantry Weapons Company no less than 50% of the price of the same product from McDonald’s. The scope of this clause includes free military assistance. (Exception with the understanding of McDonald's Infantry Weapons Company)

The second is that this technology is only used in Germany. From now on, Germany shall not transfer this technology to any other country or group in any way within 20 years, and other similar technologies developed on the basis of this technology to manufacture The barrel is pre-stressed from the technology of Ascension artillery performance.

In addition, Scrooge did not intend to sell the hydraulic barrel tightening technology he is currently using to the Germans. He intends to sell the squeeze barrel tightening technology to the Germans. Of course, this kind of technology is also feasible. It is simpler and more convenient to use on small-caliber guns than hydraulic self-tightening. But when used on large-caliber artillery, the effect will be deducted. More importantly, because of the operation and other problems, it is likely to cause a series of problems such as a sharp drop in the yield. Of course, it is not impossible to make a qualified barrel, but in this way, the manufacturing cost will be much higher than that of importing from United States. Of course, if the Germans ask about the yield problem, they can also dispense with saying that the Germans' own operating technology is not enough. Then, according to the character of the Germans, most of them are to strive for excellence in this technology, but...

Although Donald claimed that the price of self-tightening technology was relatively high, which exceeded the budget of the Germans in the tender for building warships. But this statement made Alfred Krupp very happy, because it is always a good thing to talk about this kind of thing. I'm afraid that people will refuse directly, saying that there is nothing to talk about. It's just this time, not the time to discuss this issue in detail. So Alfred Krupp nodded to Donald and Jr. John Morgan and said, "We can find some time to discuss these issues in detail. I think this issue should be discussed in a company-to-company way. Maybe better. Because the German government definitely has no reason to pay for technology transfer fees for private companies."

Donald knew that Alfred Krupp meant that this technology transfer project could be discussed outside the battleship contract. This is exactly what Scrooge meant, because doing so would make it much more inconspicuous, and it would be easier to reach a compromise in terms of interests.

"We also think this is a better way." Donald replied in the same way.

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Later, some other shipyards, such as the Germania shipyard under Krupp, the effective shipyard in Danzig, and the Vulkeng shipyard in Studding (that is, the Dingyuan Zhenyuan shipyard was built for the Beiyang Navy A shipyard), as well as the Wessel Shipyard have all put forward the own plan. However, in terms of technology alone, there is still a significant gap between their level and the Morgan McDonald Shipyard. Donald estimated that the reason why the Germans emphasized technology transfer in this tender might also take this opportunity to strengthen their own shipbuilding industry.

Moreover, under the conditions of slow growth in market demand, Germany must also open up new markets. The competition to enter the world's shipbuilding industry is also a way to maintain economic development. When the shipyard develops, it will be able to enter the civilian market in the future to compete with other companies in the world. Of course, this naturally includes the Morgan McDonald Shipyard.

However, Scrooge didn't care about it. Selling these technologies naturally cultivates the suspicion of competitors for himself, but after getting the money, Scrooge can use the money to make own technology go further, thereby bringing his more important competitor, the British shipyards. Suppress it. As for the shipyards in Germany, when they can really be competitive in the international merchant shipping market, the war should begin. Wouldn't the problem be solved by smashing them at that time?

This is because it includes the meaning of technology transfer, so in fact, in this bidding, as long as agreement can be reached on various technology transfers, McDonald's chances of winning the bid will not be small. So in terms of quotation, Donald bluntly reported 8 million U.S. dollars for the first battlecruiser, which is about 33.6 million marks, and 7.5 million U.S. dollars for the second battlecruiser, which is about 3150. Ten thousand mark's quotation. Two million dollars were quoted for the design of the two warships, which is a price of 8.4 million marks. In addition, the cost of technology transfer shall be settled by other shipyards through negotiation with Morgan McDonald Shipyard. The price does seem to be a bit more expensive. Under normal circumstances, if Germans can order such things in British shipyards, the price of these two things will be around 1.2 million pounds at most, which is about 24.6 million marks. If the Germans had their own technology to make it, it would be cheaper, maybe 19-20 million marks would be enough.

But Donald feels that the price he quoted is basically a conscience price, because the weapon market has always been like this. If you can’t make it yourself and if there are other ways to buy it, then the price will naturally be a lot more expensive, such as the 4V of later generations. , I bought a second-hand pomegranate sister from Bald Eagle. The price is actually more expensive than that of big dog owners buying a brand new luxury version, and it’s not finished. When it took a few years to improve, the Bald Eagle didn’t hesitate to sell it. A modification fee that is comparable to the price of buying a new gray machine.

Of course, this is not the best. I think that when the big dogs came to Chitu country to buy medium-range missiles, Chitu country said that this thing was not for sale. The big dogs don't say anything, they just use money to talk, let the Chitu Kingdom quote money casually. The little bunnies who had never seen the world had a black heart and decided to directly quote a black heart price that was several times higher than the construction cost, scaring him away. So he stretched out a hand, which means 5 million soft sister coins. Although he knew that the big dog family actually said: "It's so cheap?" The little rabbit was taken aback, and hurriedly said: "Dear, it's a green ticket." The big dog family replied indifferently, "Isn't it half a billion dollars? Small point!" Then the dog There are medium-range missiles in the big family.

Therefore, the price quoted by Donald is indeed very, very sincere. Of course, the Germans still have to bargain, but their own shipbuilding capacity is not strong enough, and there is no other place to buy such a ship, and there is even more temptation to transfer technology. Therefore, Donald thinks that the hope of this business should be negotiated. It's huge, of course, because of this judgment, Donald has always been very tight on the price.

In addition to negotiations with the German government, negotiations with various shipyards are also very troublesome, full of various details. In a blink of an eye, a month passed like this. Everyone has basically reached a consensus on some basic issues, and there is no need for figures like Donald and Little John Morgan to make decisions about the rest. So the two were ready to leave Germany and booked a ferry ticket back to United States.

That afternoon, Donald, who had nothing to do, gave himself a half-day vacation, ready to relax in Berlin. He took a few people and dangled aimlessly along the lower street of Bodhi Tree, enjoying a rare leisure time. In this way, Donald wandered to the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin's most famous attraction. But here, Donald suddenly had a strange feeling. He felt that it was as if someone was watching him somewhere from hiding. This is that this kind of gaze didn't make him feel dangerous.

"Mr. MacDonald, are you uncomfortable?" His attendant immediately noticed his strangeness.

"Oh, nothing. It's just that I feel as if someone is watching us." Donald said.

The followers immediately drew closer and surrounded Donald, and then a car that had been following them drove past. Several people hurriedly got in the car and left the Brandenburg Gate.

Donald has always believed in this feeling of own. So when he got in the car, he began to think: Who is watching him?

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