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Text Chapter 494 The lesser of two evils

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    After Major General Grigorenko and his party left the conference room to rest according to Yang Zhen's request, Yang Zhen endured the uncomfortable feeling in his heart and turned to the commander-in-chief and Li Yanlu: "Commander-in-Chief, Director Li  , what do you think of the Soviet Union¡¯s suggestions?¡±

    The commander-in-chief and Li Yanlu looked at each other, but shook their heads and said: "Didn't you already reach an agreement with the Americans to allow them to mine Heli's graphite mine? Why are you still thinking of agreeing to the Soviet Union? But whether it is the Soviet Union  Whether it is the United States or the United States, I suggest you consider whether it is appropriate to hand over our mine management rights to foreigners.  We have to consider not only our own interests, but also the acceptance of the people.  "

    Hearing the Commander-in-Chief's doubts, Yang Zhen and Li Yanping looked at each other and couldn't help but smile and said: "Commander-in-Chief, where will the Americans consider our graphite mine? They themselves have the largest graphite mine in the world. Who will look at it?"  With our little wealth? Besides, our current export channel is only Jiangbei. With the prudence of Americans, why would they invest a lot in us?¡±

    "People are worried that Jiangbei has blocked the external transportation channel, and the products produced cannot be shipped out. Our current external channel only has one road in Jiangbei, and there are no other semicolons. Americans are very smart and will not see that this is a trap.  Jump in. This has nothing to do with the Americans. I am here to deceive these big brothers in the Soviet Union. What else can I do? Do I really want to give up or pay tens of millions of dollars in cash?"

    "I just used them as an introduction. They came here this time with many experts in geology and coal. I think the reason why they have been refusing to provide loans and insisting on cash exchange is to use our brains based on the mineral resources in the area. Especially in their domestic countries.  There is a lack of brains for minerals that are used in large quantities by industry.¡±

    "Graphite is used in large amounts in the metallurgical and chemical industries, and it is also very critical. However, the Soviet Union lacks large-scale mineable minerals. In addition, before the September 18th Incident, they penetrated deeply into Northern Manchuria. For this region  The situation is very clear. It¡¯s not surprising that they turned their heads to us. But I didn¡¯t expect that their appetite would be so big. In addition to the Heli coal mine, they also targeted our big brother.  It¡¯s a very dark thing to do. It¡¯s a good way to add insult to injury.¡±

    Hearing this, the commander-in-chief pointed at Yang Zhen, shook his head and smiled: "You, in order to achieve your goal, you really do everything you can, and you can use any means. Aren't you afraid that they will expose you when they meet with the Americans?  But what are your thoughts on this matter?"

    In response to the Commander-in-Chief's rhetorical question, Yang Zhen was silent for a moment and then said: "Commander-in-Chief, what do you think we should do? What else can we do? Are we really going to watch us being forced to take away tens of millions of dollars?  ? Not to mention that we haven¡¯t received the money yet, but even if we do, we can¡¯t give it to them for free?¡±

    "We worked hard to get more than 100 million U.S. dollars this time, but at least in a short time we won't have such a good thing again. So of course we can't save any money that we should spend, and we shouldn't spend a penny.  If Jiangbei refuses to provide a loan, in order to relieve our financial pressure, we can consider transferring Heli's graphite mine operating rights and mining rights to them for ten years, but it must be clearly stated in the contract.  Chu.¡±

    "It used to be that the Heli graphite mine was in the hands of the Japanese. Not to mention the scale, all the technical staff were Japanese. Now the Japanese technical staff are dying and running away. Now the entire graphite mine has been paralyzed, and  It is simply impossible to resume production with our current technical capabilities.¡±

    "And the most critical problem is that even if we reluctantly resume work, we cannot digest it ourselves and have basically no channels for export. Even if we produce products, we will not be able to get the economic benefits we deserve. Rather than being used by the Soviet Union like coal,  If it¡¯s a bargain price, we might as well just exchange part of the operating rights for the equipment we desperately need.¡±

    "Our only customer is the Soviet Union. Since we can only sell the goods to one party, it is impossible for them not to lower the price. We have previously negotiated with them to export coal and grain to repay their loans. How is the grain harvest this year? Is there any  We don¡¯t know yet about Yuli¡¯s exports, but you have also seen the price of coal.¡±

    "A ton of high-quality industrial coking coal is only discounted to 40 rubles for us. Other coal is only discounted to 30 rubles, or even less than 30 rubles. Although I don't know the international price of coal, I definitely won't.  It¡¯s such a low price. What¡¯s the difference between it and robbery?¡±

    "This is why I deliberately slowed down the delivery speed to Heli coal even after its production had resumed last year. In addition to our own military production and supply of heating to various towns, it is because the price they offered is too high.  "Low."

    ?"We can't sell the gold as hut. Instead of letting it lower the price and plunder it in vain, we should let it buy out the operating rights for a certain number of years at once. I want to set this graphite mine according to the market price. 10  Years of operation rights, plus the cost of the 500 tanks, full production technology and two production lines we purchased should be more than enough. At least it is much better than the price of coal being sold as cabbage like it is now. "

    "Political Commissar Li and I have discussed that given our own inability and lack of funds, we can consider selling the operating rights of this graphite mine for a period of time in exchange for the equipment we urgently need. At the same time, we will provide employment for some people in the base area to  solve their livelihood problems.¡±

    "As for the coal mines in the Qitaihe area, we can also consider agreeing to their joint venture requirements. But there is one thing, that is, the Qitaihe mining area can only adopt a joint venture. They can hold shares, but they can never hold a controlling stake. We need to offset half of the products.  The loan will be repaid over time, and the other half will be used as the cost for us to purchase equipment from them.¡±

    "As negotiations with the Americans progress, our military industry may have a major explosion in the second half of this year. Although we now have a certain aviation force, the number of aircraft is still too small. Especially when we are unable to produce it ourselves.  "For us, if one of these planes is shot down, there will be one less aircraft."

    "In order to protect our military production base, we must not only form our own aviation force, but also form ground anti-aircraft artillery. Upstream industries such as metallurgy and chemical industry are not arsenals that we can continue to produce by using caves. Especially the metallurgical industry  , Their iconic blast furnaces can be seen from a distance. Once these industries are completed, we will no longer be able to hide our military industry. "

    "Originally, I was still thinking about how to get some anti-aircraft guns from the Soviet Union, especially the large-caliber anti-aircraft guns responsible for air defense in important areas. Although the anti-aircraft machine guns we make ourselves have advanced performance, their range and power are still too small.  . We are in urgent need of these things now, and since they take the initiative to deliver them, it would be a pity if we don¡¯t take them.¡±

    "I want to exchange part of the operating rights of the Qitaihe Coal Mine with them for part of the air defense equipment. According to the annual output of the Qitaihe Coal Mine when the Japanese controlled it, which was nearly 1.5 million tons, I think even if it is based on their 400,000 tons  The price in rubles is enough to reach six million rubles.¡±

    "If the Soviets take over, in order to meet the needs of the Far East, they will inevitably increase production capacity. Calculated based on an output of two million tons a year, the value of the coal produced every year should be about 10 million rubles. In Canada  We control Heli and the large coal fields that run through Shuangyashan, Boli, Baoqing, and Mishan. If we work hard to expand production capacity, we should be able to produce at least 10 million tons of coal.

    "Based on the ratio of three for our own use and seven for our exports, the output value of the coal we control should be around 100 million rubles a year. In other words, if we are willing to pay off all the coal we currently own in Jiangbei within two years,  However, since they didn¡¯t ask for it, it would be unkind for us to be too hasty to pay it back.¡±

    "So I think we can, in accordance with the Soviet Union's requirements, sell part of the operating rights of the coal mines in the Qitaihe area in exchange for some of the equipment we urgently need. The Soviets' M39-type 37 anti-aircraft guns and 85-type anti-aircraft guns have good performance  , I think it shouldn¡¯t be a problem to exchange for 45% of the coalfield management rights in Qitaihe area for a few hundred doors.¡±

    "If this agreement can be reached, we will indeed pay a certain price, but it is still appropriate compared with the benefits we can get. It is the lesser of two evils. For us, this is no solution. The country is so weak, we  So what? Rather than ruining the country with empty talk, we should use this opportunity to develop ourselves. I think the people will understand us one day."

    Yang Zhen¡¯s thorough analysis made the commander-in-chief and Li Yanlu fall into deep thought.  Yang Zhen was right. After occupying the Heli area, the Northeast Bureau also organized personnel to restore the production of graphite mines there in order to repay loans for export to Su, but they gave up in the end due to insufficient technology.

    And among the original miners, those who could neither join the army nor know how to farm due to age and health were also in trouble because of the closure of the mines.  Although the Northeast Bureau has tried its best to relocate to coal mines and gold mines.  However, it is difficult for a good woman to make a meal without rice. With limited resettlement means, this group of people has also caused a certain burden on the work of the Northeast Bureau.

    Under the current situation that we are unable to repair, it is better to let these mineral resources that can be exchanged for funds lie there in vain without being able to play a role.  It is better to use it to make some deals with Jiangbei to solve some of its own needs. This can be regarded as killing two birds with one stone.

      Only in the past, the mining industry in Northeast China was basically controlled by the Japanese.  When I publicize it to the outside world, I summarize it as a cruel and bloody plunder of China's precious resources by the Japanese.  Now he has sold the management and development rights of these mineral resources to the Soviet Union, although it is only temporary.  But how will it be seen in the eyes of ordinary people?

    Will the people in northern Manchuria regard the Northeast Bureau and the puppet Manchukuo regime as the same people?  And will the Japanese and puppet forces make a big fuss about this matter and slander the Anti-Union Alliance?  This all needs careful consideration.  Moreover, the mining rights in the Heli area were handed over to the Soviet Union, and the coal mines in the Qitaihe area were jointly operated with the Soviet Union. How should the central government explain this?  Will the central government agree or accept this approach of the Northeast Bureau?

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