Expedition to Europe

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On a winter morning, the breeze blew away the mist, brushed away the veil of the city, and drove away people's sleepiness with a cold chill. The sun rose normally, spreading golden sunlight in every corner of the city, bringing a touch of warmth to the winter morning. When the voices gradually became noisy, a new day began.

Qin Zhiyuan drove to Boulogne-Billancourt early in the morning. He wanted to see Louis Renault's scrap steel today. If the quality was good, Qin Zhiyuan would arrange a ship to send it back to China as soon as possible.

Julie changed into a black windbreaker, with a black business suit inside, which matched Qin Zhiyuan's black casual clothes very well.

Julie, who had just received the rain and dew, was radiant and obsessed with Qin Zhiyuan. She now wished that she could become conjoined with Qin Zhiyuan and didn't want to be separated for a moment.

Qin Zhiyuan was driving while enjoying the grapes that Julie brought to his mouth. He was in a very happy mood.

At the level of Julie and Qin Zhiyuan, the shortage of materials had no effect at all, and the treatment they should enjoy would not be reduced at all because of the war. This was the privilege of the upper class.

When he saw Julie coming with Qin Zhiyuan's arm around him, Louis Renault felt a little bit of bitterness that was barely perceptible. Fortunately, Louis was cunning enough to suppress it quickly, and exchanged a smile with Qin Zhiyuan that all men understood.

For the Renault family, it would be great to be able to marry the Foch family, but it would not be a disaster if they didn't. In France, there were enough targets for Louis to choose from, and he didn't have to hang himself on a tree.

Louis was still worried about his nephew. He had decided last night that during the time Julie was in the institute, Fayol would be prohibited from appearing in the Renault factory to avoid all possible accidents.

"Qin, you are in good spirits." Louis smiled like a spring breeze.

"Thank you, with a beautiful woman by your side, anyone will be refreshed." After confirming his relationship with Julie, Qin Zhiyuan adjusted his mentality in time.

As for Misha, Qin Zhiyuan didn't think about it. It was impolite to think about another lady when he was with one lady.

"Julie, you are so beautiful today." Louis didn't forget to give compliments.

"Thank you, you are also great today." When she was in a good mood, she was happy to see everything. Julie usually didn't say a word to Louis.

"Please come this way, let's see what it is." Louis turned and walked towards a huge warehouse.

This is a large yard covering an area of ​​about 40 to 50 hectares. Dozens of huge warehouses stand side by side. The remaining open space is full of cars and trucks that are about to be shipped, as well as some motorcycles.

The full name of the motorcycle at this time is "motorcycle". The one produced by Renault is a French version developed based on the motorcycles of Daimler Company of Germany. This motorcycle uses a two-cylinder four-stroke engine, no transmission, a belt transmission system, a handle brake, and a simple ring-type shock absorber on the front fork.

In fact, it is a French copycat version.

Regarding this "copycat" problem, it is really not unique to China. There are copycats everywhere in the world, and China is the biggest victim. Not to mention the four great inventions in the distant past, tea, porcelain, rice paper, and even the Dragon Boat Festival in recent years have all been copied by foreigners.

The warehouse covers an area of ​​more than 10,000 square meters, and all kinds of long wooden boxes are waiting for transportation, densely stacked together, seemingly endless.

"There are 350 machines here, various lathes, milling machines, planers, etc., all in good condition, and it is no problem to maintain them for more than ten years." After entering the warehouse, Louis no longer concealed and spoke frankly.

Many people are talking about "industrial mother machines", but in fact there is no such thing. Industrial production is to use various lathes, milling machines, planers, and drilling machines to produce goods. If the products needed are relatively simple and in large quantities, and there are special production lines for production, such as a certain weapon or a certain bullet, it is also far from the meaning of "industrial mother machine" in many people's concept.

"Do you have a complete set of machines?" What Qin Zhiyuan said is the production line, which meets part of the concept of "industrial mother machine".

"Yes, there are two complete rifle production lines and matching bullet production lines here. As long as they are shipped back and assembled, they can be produced. Of course, maybe by then, you still need to order some raw materials from me, and I will give you the most favorable price." Louis is very thoughtful.

The production of weapons requires relatively high steel materials, and Louis does not think that the newly born Republic of China has the technical ability.

"Can't you help me prepare a document? I can pay for it." Qin Zhiyuan raised the requirements.

Importing raw materials from Louis is not a problem in the short term, but it is hard to say over a long period of time. Qin Zhiyuan does not want to be controlled by others and wants to solve the problem fundamentally.

"Of course, if you can pay, I can sell you another batch of scrap steel. It was just removed from the steel mill and is in very good condition." Louis is a capitalist. If the price is right, he can sell his soul.

Qin Zhiyuan was about to answer, but felt Julie pinching his arm, so he understood and changed the subject without showing any expression.

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"Great, let's make this deal first. Can you give us engineers?" Qin Zhiyuan knew that whether it was industrial production or raw material mining, the most important thing was always people, not anything else.

The Chinese manufacturing industry during the Republic of China was not as good as that of the late Qing Dynasty. If you just pull the machine back, but no one follows to teach you how to use and maintain it, it will not have any effect. In the late Qing Dynasty, a number of modern enterprises were established through the Westernization Movement, such as the Jiangnan Machinery Manufacturing Bureau, the Fuzhou Shipyard, and so on. After entering the Republic of China, although the industry had developed to a certain extent, it was mostly controlled by foreigners for various reasons. Only textiles, flour and other enterprises were left in the national industry, which was really not the slightest bit of a great power.

"No, but you can hire as many as you want. I know you are not short of funds." Louis sent Buddha to the west, and had already thought of the difficulties Qin Zhiyuan might encounter.

"Thank you so much, I can't describe my gratitude." Qin Zhiyuan held Louis' hand and was grateful.

"You're welcome. As partners, we have a mutually beneficial relationship." Louis has his considerations as a businessman.

Qin Zhiyuan is now Louis' most important partner, because he can provide the human resources that Renault Group needs most. Although Louis helped Qin Zhiyuan, Qin Zhiyuan will not pose a threat to Louis. The foundation of the Republic of China is like that. The products produced have no competitiveness in Europe because of cost and quality. Even if Qin Zhiyuan is involved in industry, he will not threaten Renault's position. When Qin Zhiyuan returns to the Far East, with the end of the war, a large number of soldiers will be demobilized from the army, and Louis will still not lack manpower.

"Yes, a mutually beneficial relationship. I am very happy that we can reach a consensus. Then, in the next period of time, I hope we can cooperate happily." Qin Zhiyuan has expectations for the future.

"Yes, I also hope that we can cooperate happily." At this stage, Louis and Qin Zhiyuan are very happy.

Taking what each needs is the only way to make progress together.