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Chapter 702: Arsenal and Steel Plant

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    Jiang Beiming consulted the committee and the Military Commission on this issue when he was in Yulin Bay, but neither committee gave a clear answer, leaving Jiang Beiming to figure it out on his own.  After Jiang Beiming returned to Beijing, he discussed it with Zhang Hai and others for a long time, and finally decided to listen to what Wu Sangui wanted before speaking.  However, Yulin Bay must adhere to a principle. Production equipment such as steam engines can be provided to Wu Sangui to produce rifled guns. However, the technology and principles of rifled guns must not be transferred, and the output of rifled guns must be controlled. Wu Sangui must not be allowed to dominate.  Jiang Beiming paraphrased the meaning of Yulin Bay to Wu Sanfu. Yulin Bay could provide the equipment, machines and technical personnel of the arsenal, while Wu Sangui would be responsible for the start-up capital, site, workers and raw materials. At the same time, Yulin Bay could help Wu Sangui build a steel smelting factory.  In order to solve the problem of raw materials.  At the same time, Jiang Beiming also made it clear that Yulin Bay must own half of the shares in this arsenal and steel plant. All firearms production and trading must be operated strictly in accordance with the market model, and Wu Sangui cannot participate in the operation. Everything must be decided by Yulin Bay.  Wu Sanfu did not dare to agree to Jiang Beiming's conditions immediately, but said that he would return to Liaodong as soon as possible to tell his father and brother the news.  On the fourth day after Wu Sanfu left, Wang Chengen sent someone to invite Jiang Beiming to his home for a banquet.  There were only two people at the dinner table, Wang Chengen and Jiang Beiming. Wang Chengen was not polite and asked straight to the point: "General Jiang, we heard that the Wu family from Ningyuan has been looking for you recently?" Jiang Beiming did not hide anything: "Back to my father-in-law, yes, Wu Sangui's  My younger brother Wu Sanfu did approach his subordinate. Wu Sangui wanted us from Yulin Bay to help him open an arsenal and steel factory in Liaodong. The Wu family wanted to produce their own guns. " "I wonder how General Chiang responded?  "Wang Chengen looked at Jiang Beiming with a smile.  Jiang Beiming felt guilty when asked by Wang Chengen: "My father-in-law knows that the official can't make the decision on this matter. He still needs to ask about the meaning of Yulin Bay. However, the official also told Wu Sanfu that arsenals and steel plants can be opened, but all  We, Yulin Bay, are responsible for all the operations, and the Wu family cannot interfere." Wang Chengen still smiled and asked, "What does the Wu family mean?" Jiang Beiming was a little dazed. He didn't understand why Wang Chengen suddenly asked for the truth, but he still asked.  He replied truthfully: "Wu Sanfu said that he would go back and ask General Wu and Wu Sangui what they meant, but did not give the subordinate a direct reply." Wang Chengen finally stopped asking, picked up the wine glass and said: "General Jiang has worked hard, let's toast to the general.  " Jiang Beiming drank the glass of wine and felt more and more strange. He couldn't help but ask: "My lord, is there anything wrong with your reply to Wu Sanfu?" "General, you are overthinking," Wang Chengen said with a smile.  The general's reply was just right and there was nothing wrong with it. " "Thank you, father-in-law." Jiang Beiming had just finished his snack. Unexpectedly, Wang Chengen continued, "General Jiang, our family has also seen your musket. That rifled gun of yours is really sharp.  , now our Daming Shenji Battalion and Kuai Qiang Team are not equipped." Jiang Beiming was shocked, and he stood up and bowed deeply: "My father-in-law, please don't think too much, Xiaguan and Wu Sangui also want to strengthen the strength of Guan Ning's army.  In order to protect our Ming Dynasty, Wu Sangui and his son have to be wary of Zu Dashou. "General, what are you doing?" Wang Chengen grabbed Jiang Beiming and said with a smile.  Yulin Bay is connected with the same spirit, and we understand what you mean." Jiang Beiming sat down again and looked at Wang Chengen without speaking. Wang Chengen said slowly: "The industrial and commercial taxes you have collected in Qiongzhou Prefecture these days are also collected from other places.  The business has brought a lot of money to the court, and Wanzai is very happy now, so General Jiang said.  Unable to tell what Wang Chengen meant: "My lord, my subordinate is stupid, please tell me clearly." "How could such a smart person like General Jiang not understand?" Wang Chengen said with a smile, "Guan Ning's army does need firearms, but I am a wise man.  Never did the important town of Jiubian need firearms. It is needed to fight against the Tatars, to exterminate the bandits, and to defend against the Mongols. You Yulin Bay are loyal to the court, don¡¯t you want to share the troubles for Long Live? " Jiang Beiming was stupid and cursed in his heart: "  We want to make money by opening an arsenal with Wu Sangui. If we cooperate with Chongzhen, we will make a lot of money." "Why is General Jiang so confused?" Wang Chengen said again, "Didn't you give Long live a discount before?  With the Ming Dynasty spreading, our family feels that it is the right time to open a factory in Liaodong. That place is covered in ice and snow and is close to the Tatars. How about opening a factory in Beijing??According to General Jiang's proposal, we, the Chief of Ceremonies and the Cabinet, will work together to find people to chip in the money. You will contribute the people, and we will split the profits three-thirds-fourth.  "Jiang Beiming was almost stunned by Wang Chengen's deception: "My father-in-law forgives me for being brave, but I have to ask.  It costs a lot to build a steel factory and an arsenal. Can the court still get so much money?  Even if the imperial court could get it, if the guns produced were distributed to various places, would the imperial court be able to collect the money?  Those are all the Ming army.  " "This is not something the general has to consider.  "Wang Chengen held a cup towards Jiang Beiming and said, "General Jiang, please. All we need from General Jiang is a word from General Jiang, whether it's OK or not, we can give Long Live a reply.  " Jiang Beiming really doesn't know how to reply to Wang Chengen. If he agrees to it, what will happen to Yulin Bay if the Ming Dynasty's army is equipped with rifled guns? But if he doesn't agree, it doesn't seem so appropriate. If he can use  It may not be a bad thing that this incident started an industrial revolution in the Ming Dynasty. Wang Chengen did not continue to press and drank the wine himself: "We have read the letter that General Jiang sent to our family a few days ago.  The two children were taken care of by Yulinwan.  They wrote in letters that they liked Yulin Bay very much and wanted to stay there after graduating from school. I wonder if the general would agree?  " Jiang Beiming stood up and saluted again: "My father-in-law trusts me, and I am grateful for my kindness.  The lower official immediately reported his father-in-law's wishes to Yulin Bay. He will have a reply within a month. I also ask for your father-in-law's forgiveness.  " Yulin Bay soon received a letter from Jiang Beiming. This matter was of great importance. After discussing with Zhang Guodong and Wang Jian, Zheng Jiang felt that it would be difficult for the two committees to come up with a resolution on their own, so the three decided to hold a meeting on this matter.  A temporary travel conference.
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