Romanian Eagle

With Volkswagen opening up in the European market, Eder is also looking elsewhere. Eder is now in Constanta, inspecting the newly built steel plant.

As an important part of the German loan, the Constanta steel plant is the backbone of the current Romanian industry. All industries need steel. Before, because there was no coal and iron, Romania could be considered to have no steel industry. Eder, who knew that World War I was about to break out, was also worried about the status quo. Eder had learned about the treatment of China in World War II in his previous life. In peacetime, it can be imported from abroad, but in wartime it is not only expensive but also not always available. This is also the reason why Edel must build this steel plant.

Now that the first phase of the steel plant has been completed, Eder, led by the director of the plant, Duzweigan, visited the completed factory workshop. The first phase of the now-completed plant can make 30,000 tons of steel and 70,000 tons of iron. Coal is mainly imported from Russia and Austria-Hungary, and iron ore is mainly imported from Ottoman Turkey. Before the First World War, as long as there was no war, you could buy the goods you needed. Now even Germany can import steam turbines from Britain and equip its own dreadnoughts for naval competition with Britain. This was unthinkable after World War II, but now it is the norm.

"His Royal Highness is now using the open-hearth steelmaking method. The workers in the steel plant can operate the factory equipment independently, and there is no need for German experts to guide him." Director Duzweigan stood next to Edel and said as if he was taking credit. Now they are watching Romanian workers busy working in front of the steel furnace. "You've done a good job, and the kingdom is very satisfied with your efforts." Edel praised the group of steel mills behind him, and Duzweigan, who was praised by the crown prince, said with a smile on his face. "It all depends on the leadership of the kingdom to get to where it is now."

Edel knew that this Duzweigan said this in order to let himself remember his credit. In the investigation of the captain of the guard, Carrust, the fat factory manager in front of him was not a good person. , The feet are not very clean. If he plays too much, he can be used to soothe the workers. But as long as the useful person Edel doesn't care about this person's habits, as long as he can help himself to do things well.

With a smile on his face, Edel visited the steel plant under the leadership of the factory director of Duzweigan. At noon, Eder saw that it was almost time, and instructed the factory director of Duzweigan.

"Let's eat in your factory canteen today."

"Your Highness, please."

Under the leadership of this fat man, Edel and his party came to the cafeteria and saw the workers lining up to receive food in the cafeteria. Thick soup, mashed potatoes, brown bread, and an apple per person. Seeing the workers in the queue swallow their saliva, the people who received them ate the food in front of them. Edel knew that this was due to his arrival. A meat ball with a pockmark on his face, saw his group coming over, and ran over with a smile on his face.

Edel was a little stunned when he saw a meat ball running fast on his short legs. Seeing the Crown Prince's expression, the factory manager Duzweigan said quickly, "Your Highness, this is the canteen steward who just came to greet the Crown Prince." He turned his head and shouted to the meatball running over. "Polo, why don't you go to prepare food for His Highness? What are you doing here?" The meatball named Polo heard the words of the factory director of Duzweigan, and immediately understood the meaning of the director of Duzweigan. This honor may cause the crown prince's displeasure. He hurried back to the kitchen, and sure enough, Edel didn't see this meatball after eating.

"Does Director Duzweigan have any difficulties in his work now?" Edel asked the fat factory manager with a concerned look, and Director Duzweigan quickly replied sternly. "Thanks to His Highness for your concern. The Constanta Steel Plant is bathed in the glory of the kingdom. Everything is so orderly. As the director of this steel plant, I have nothing to complain about." His flattery was choked. The shrewd fat man saw that the crown prince's face was a little wrong. Knowing that he was flattering too much, he hurriedly said,

"His Royal Highness just said it was a joke, but it's actually not difficult." Edel nodded, "I don't care that I like your joke."

After the meal, Eder and his party came to the construction site of the second phase of the steel plant and saw busy workers working on it. Now, next to Eder, there is a second-phase project general manager Gatexman. He is the chief engineer sent to Romania by the Knubb Steel Plant, and the first-phase steel plant was also built under his guidance.

Now Gatkesman is explaining the progress of the second phase of the project to the crown prince, "His Royal Highness has benefited from the diligence of the workers. Now the second phase of the project has reached 20%, and many materials and construction machinery have been constructed in the first phase. It's time to finish, and according to my estimates, the work can be done three months ahead of schedule."

"Thank you for the great help of your country's engineers, especially Mr. Gatkesmann's contribution. I will write a letter of thanks to Krupp Steel for your support." Eder is also a good person, he knows In what way can these Germans work harder. Sure enough, after hearing that the crown prince was going to write a thank you letter to his company, and specifically mention himself, he was very excited and said insincerely. "These are what every Krupp employee should do. The crown prince is too polite."

"Excellent talents should get medals, otherwise it will be unfair to them, Mr. Gatkesman is such a talent." Edel continued to pour the soup, and the group of people behind him were not stupid, and also said. . "People like Gatexmann can win more reputation for Krupp." Hearing the praise from everyone behind him, the rigorous chief engineer was not calm, and said quickly, "This is the company's wisdom. Decide."

Edel returned to the residence after inspecting the steel factory site accompanied by everyone. The captain of the guard, Carust, stepped forward to explain the arrangements for tomorrow to the crown prince. "His Royal Highness, we are going to inspect the port tomorrow." "Okay, I know." Eder said with a tired face, who made Constanta a key industrial city in Eder's plan now. Because Romania's resources are too unbalanced, there are good reserves of salt mines, oil, and gold mines. However, the iron and steel industry required for the development of the industrial base does not have a large amount of coal and iron. This allows Edel to build steel plants in Constanta by taking advantage of the convenience and cheapness brought by sea transportation, so many factories that require a lot of steel can only be built in Constanta, such as Volkswagen plants, which will help them reduce costs.