Chapter 10: Qijiang, Sichuan
Of course, it is best if the destination you are sending to is not too far away
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, there were three most profitable trades. One was opium, which Yan Guang could not engage in, no matter what. The second was arms, which Yan Guang lacked the capital to pursue and could not succeed even if he wanted to. The last one was textiles
Onlookers might think Yan Guang is seasick, but they do not realize that he simply feels nauseous from sitting on the boat for too long
It is strange; there is clearly no greenhouse effect at the moment, so why does it feel so hot? The weather is so hot; forget it, let's just return to the hotel. Wiping the cold sweat that had emerged from his anxiety off his forehead, Yan Guang ultimately did not manage to step inside, greeting those skilled and virtuous technicians instead
Since it is already known that the trading company will always have stock available, Yan Guang decided not to waste any more time and prepared to head directly to Sichuan to establish a factory. The next morning, after packing his belongings, Yan Guang booked a ticket for a ship to Wuhan, and then planned to transfer to another ship heading to Chongqing.
That's fine... Yan Guang nodded slightly. "Chengdu, Sichuan isn't too far, is it?"
Textiles are not only highly profitable, but also relatively easy to develop alongside publishing. Yan Guang has no foundation in China, so the first step in his plan is to open a textile factory domestically
Although it is said that Yan Guang is almost seasick from sitting on a boat in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, considering the difficulty of walking from Shanghai to Sichuan...
"Forget it, just grit my teeth; I will arrive after a while..." After suppressing the urge to vomit, Yan Guang walked up to the passenger ship, which was over seventy meters long.
No matter what, Sichuan, I have arrived
The staff member who was introducing there was momentarily taken aback, but quickly responded. "In principle, we do not take responsibility for transportation; however, we can make it possible to introduce you to a company that handles transportation. Please rest assured, this company has been cooperating with our firm for many years and is highly reputable. Moreover, our firm will also provide a guarantee." The implication was that even if something went wrong, they would also compensate for it.
Sichuan? Or Chengdu? The staff wiped away a cold sweat. "It's not exactly close..."
Yan Guang remembered that the iron ore in Qijiang was approximately over 100 million tons, and the coal reserves exceeded 2 billion tons. Although the iron ore reserves of over 100 million tons do not reach the levels of other iron ore regions, which often measure in billions or even tens of billions of tons, it is sufficient as an initial base.
Fortunately, in China, there is a great mother river called the Yangtze River, which allows goods to be transported from Shanghai to Wuhan, then transferred from Wuhan to Chongqing, and finally arrive in Chengdu from Chongqing. Although the journey is still very long, it is at least much faster than traveling by land
The most important thing is
Qijiang is very close to Chongqing, and the distance between Chongqing and Chengdu is also not far. If funds are invested to fully develop the area, it would not be very difficult to construct a steel plant with an annual output similar to that of Hanyang in the short term. As for Panzhihua, as long as efforts are made and perhaps a miracle occurs, the smelting problem of high-titanium vanadium-titanium magnetite could be resolved within ten years. After all, the establishment of the Panzhihua Special Economic Zone was already in 1965
After having a meal outside, Yan Guang took a stroll in other parts of Shanghai before returning to the hotel
Eh? Isn't that easy to handle?" Yan Guang chuckled slyly while stroking his chin
However, a textile factory cannot be established overnight like a library. If one were to set off for Sichuan now, it would already be quite good to have the factory built by the end of the year. Therefore, Yan Guang plans to inquire about the price of the machines and how long it would take for them to arrive in Shanghai if ordered, as the distance between Sichuan and Chengdu is not short, and traveling back and forth between the two places is indeed too troublesome
If I purchase the machine from you, will you be responsible for the delivery? This is a matter of great concern for Yan Guang, as Shanghai is a thousand miles away from Chengdu. Moreover, during this late Qing Dynasty period, there is much turmoil everywhere. What if the machine I bought encounters some issues on the way back?
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Upon arriving at the trading company, the staff immediately ran to summon the manager upon hearing that Yan Guang was there to purchase textile machinery
Yan Guang nodded in understanding. He recalled that a few months before coming to this world, he had taken a long-distance bus trip, covering a distance of over 380 kilometers, which took a full six hours, tormenting him to the point of wishing he were dead. That was still on the highway. Yet now, with China's infrastructure, coupled with the Shu Road...
So, is it decided that it will be Sichuan? After looking around on the map, I am certain that there is no province more suitable than Sichuan. I then carefully recalled my memories of the Sichuan revolution.
The distance from Shanghai to Chengdu exceeds 1,500 kilometers, which is equivalent to 3,000 li, not to mention the difficulty of the Shu Road
This is a carding machine, this is a spinning machine, and this is a weaving machine. All of these machines are the latest models, with significantly higher work efficiency compared to older machines, allowing for fewer operators, which can maximize your profits and reduce costs. Although it is already known that Yan Guang is just inquiring about the prices, the employee from the trading company is still diligently providing explanations. However, the employee from the trading company is still diligently providing explanations.
Qijiang
Moreover, due to the Sichuan Governor's lack of trust in the new army of the Seventeenth Brigade, the main force guarding Chengdu is the patrol battalion
At first, Da Ban was full of enthusiasm when he heard that Yan Guang was going to purchase textile machinery. However, when he learned that Yan Guang was only planning to buy machines worth 100,000 silver dollars and that it was merely an intention at that, the expression on his face immediately turned cold
Although it was already the late Qing Dynasty, it had not yet reached a time of cataclysmic upheaval, so foreign firms would still provide guarantees. However, by the time of the Republic, it would truly be a land filled with bandits, as depicted in illustrations.
The amount of one hundred thousand yuan is not very large; our trading company also has some inventory in the warehouse, so you can come at any time if you wish to make a purchase. Her expression was much colder than when she first met Yan Guang
There is no need to mention the Railway Protection Movement; it seems that the new army in Sichuan was the 17th Brigade. However, this brigade was only barely formed by the time of the Xinhai Revolution due to financial issues, and it was severely lacking in both light and heavy weaponry
After scanning the map, Yan Guang refocused his attention on Sichuan
In the following days, Yan Guang recuperated while strolling around, preparing to fully experience Shanghai in the early twentieth century. However, for some reason, as he walked, he found himself on a street that was said to be home to many skilled artisans who excelled in both their craft and moral integrity.
The next morning, after having breakfast, Yan Guang hurried to an American trading company
Sichuan does not seem to have only one iron mine. Saying this, Yan Guang moved his finger to a point just slightly below Chongqing in Sichuan
Continuing, Yan Guang expressed a desire to see the style of the machine, and the supervisor instructed a staff member to accompany Yan Guang to take a look.
However