Greece’s Roman Road

Greece is on the verge of becoming an oil producer as the refinery begins.

Then, the development of Greece's domestic industries closely related to oil has entered the countdown.

In 1899, tractors were warmly welcomed by farmers, gasoline prices were very cheap (the original tractors used gasoline engines), and the tractors imported by Greece from the United States were very popular. In two years, more than 400 were imported.

These tractors are especially popular in those agricultural cooperatives.

Due to the sparse population in Albania, the Greek government organized more than 20,000 people, some retired soldiers, and most of the youth who wanted to get land, to enter Albania to reclaim wasteland.

The land area of ​​agricultural cooperatives is large and coherent, so it is more convenient to use tractors when cultivating.

On April 23, Constantine discussed state affairs with the Prime Minister in the conference room of the Palace of the Constitution Square.

"Prime Minister, I heard that the recent land reclamation activities in Albania have yielded a lot?" Constantine asked Alexandros.

In the past two years, as the government personally organized the evacuation of the population to Albania, few people have immigrated to North America.

Originally planned to immigrate, after learning about the government's land bill, he actively signed up and participated in the wasteland reclamation activities.

"Yes, in the past two years, according to government statistics, more than 30,000 Greeks have immigrated to Albania," Alexandros said with relief.

With the smooth progress of the reform, the civil service system in Greece has begun to take shape, and the phenomenon of high government administrative expenditure has been initially curbed, and the Greek government's fiscal revenue has increased rapidly. Tax revenue will reach a record 380 million drachmas.

After the government's financial resources were abundant, the Greek government strongly supported the land reclamation team in Albania and issued subsidies to various cooperatives to help them get through the initial difficult period.

"As far as I know, in cooperatives, tractors imported from the United States are very popular with farmers. At present, the oil refinery of Greek Petroleum Corporation in Ferry is about to be completed and will be put into normal operation soon. Does your government consider it? , to support Greece's own oil-related industries," Constantine said.

Even after Greece's finances were prosperous, Constantine still did not agree with the army's opinion. Under great pressure, he refused the army's request to increase military spending immediately.

Currently, Europe is in a rare period of peace. With the sound of the second industrial revolution, the economies of major countries are developing rapidly.

In this case, Constantine still decided to use more of the government's revenue to develop the domestic economy instead of the army.

"Your Highness, do you mean to support the establishment of a tractor factory in Greece?" Alexandros said.

The United States, the world's largest arable land area, is showing terrifying agricultural potential with the help of tractors.

With its vast land, the demand for tractors is more urgent than other countries.

At the end of the 19th century, American tractors were not only widely welcomed by farmers in the United States, but also shined in the international market. Brazil, Argentina, Russia, and France, these agricultural powers, almost all imported tractors from the United States.

In contrast, because most European countries have relatively dense populations, the demand for tractors is not so urgent, and the development of the tractor industry lags behind that of the United States.

"Yes, you also know that with the increase of agricultural cooperatives, the demand for tractors in Greece will further increase," Constantine said.

In fact, Constantine decided to let Greece develop the tractor industry as soon as possible. In addition to the needs of agriculture, there is also a military factor, that is, the close relationship between tanks and tractors.

If Greece can have a mature tractor industry, then in the subsequent European wars, the Greek army will be even more powerful.

Even if you can't quickly convert a tractor into a tank, use a tractor to tow heavy artillery, or transport weapons and ammunition, it is very suitable on the battlefield.

Alexandros considered Constantine's suggestion.

In the past two years, the Greeks have reclaimed 17,000 hectares of land in Albania, almost all thanks to agricultural cooperatives.

Moreover, according to the statistics of officials sent by the government to Albania, Albania's land potential is far from being fully exploited.

The large area of ​​arable land increases and the food supply is sufficient, which will lead to a reduction in the price of domestic food in Greece, which is also conducive to the government's policy of encouraging fertility, making the government's population policy more effective, and promoting the rapid growth of the Greek population.

In addition, the domestic oil exploration industry in Greece has developed, so it is indeed more appropriate to support the tractor industry.

Andros is a master student in mechanics at the University of Athens in Greece. He has always been interested in machinery, especially the research on tractors. With the funding of the University of Athens, it has been going very smoothly.

When news spread that the government was interested in supporting a tractor factory in Greece, Andros volunteered and applied to Prime Minister Alexandros.

After getting the news, Khushistan, together with Prime Minister Alexandros, went to the outskirts of Athens in person to watch Andros' tractor demonstration.

On a farm south of Athens, Constantine and the Prime Minister watched as the tractor rattled, dragging the iron plow, and ploughing a deep ravine on the otherwise flat land of the farm.

The Prime Minister and Constantine looked at each other and nodded to each other, and then Constantine waved to Andros on the tractor and invited him.

Andros came from a large Greek family, originally from the Fanars of the Ottoman Empire (a large Greek Christian family living in Constantinople), who immigrated to Greece after Greece became independent.

"Mr. Andros, tell us your thoughts," Alexandros said kindly.

Andros blushed, took a deep breath, calmed down, and said, "Actually, tractors are nothing new. After the invention of the steam engine, people have always tried to create tractors to replace farmers and lift them from heavy loads. Freed from farming"

"Just because the fuel of the steam engine is coal, the volume has always been large, and the weight of the tractor made is amazing. Due to the limitation of the steam engine, the steam tractor has never been recognized."

"Since the invention of the internal combustion engine, this kind of machine is small, and many inventors have put their hopes on the internal combustion engine"

"Then, Mr. Andros~www.wuxiaspot.com~ you also know that the government will promote the use of tractors in Greece, which is an opportunity for you," Constantine said.

"His Royal Highness, we can directly imitate American tractors. For example, the tractors produced by the American company Halbert, which is the most imported in Greece, are very suitable," Andros said excitedly.

"What are you going to do with the matching parts?" Constantine asked.

Greece's domestic heavy industry capacity is weak. With just such a tractor factory, if Andros intends to build a complete tractor parts industry in Greece, it is not realistic at all. Even if the Greek government is willing to provide sufficient subsidy funds, it is impossible to establish it.

"His Royal Highness, I plan to mainly import parts from abroad at the beginning, and then assemble them in Greece. After the factory has a certain experience, I will organize the production of some key parts, such as gasoline engines. As for other less important parts, According to economic principles, either produce it yourself or purchase it from abroad.”

The Prime Minister, who was quite satisfied, agreed that each tractor would leave the factory and the Greek government would subsidize 4,000 drachmas.

At the same time, it was guaranteed by the government and loaned 7 million drachmas from the Royal Bank of Greece for the initial capital to build the factory.

On the other hand, Constantine recruited a senior manager with management ability from a Greek steel factory to help Andros manage the factory.

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