Cross the Songhu battlefield and rise to become the most powerful warlord

Chapter 361 Procurement

361Purchase

“I have also asked the manufacturer about the cement production line you need.

The current market price of a complete set of large-scale cement production equipment is around US$3.5 million.

It can achieve an annual output of eight million tons.”

It was obvious that Joseph was very concerned about what Ye Qingshan had told him.

I have already inquired about the market situation of cement production equipment for Ye Qingshan.

"I need three sets. How long will it take?"

For a necessity like cement, an annual output of 8 million tons is not enough to meet Ye Qingshan's needs.

So, Ye Qingshan asked for three sets as soon as he opened his mouth.

“Within half a month.

However, I do not recommend that you buy brand new cement production equipment. "

"Do you have any better suggestions?"

Ye Qingshan looked at Joseph in surprise. He didn't expect that this old fox seemed to have a better idea.

“According to my research, here in California, there are several cement companies that are being sold.

The second-hand production equipment of these cement companies is more cost-effective.

For the same price, you can buy two sets of used equipment.

No need to wait yet.

Moreover, half of these cement companies have small and medium-sized equipment.

Although, the annual output is only two to three million tons.

But the device is smaller and more suitable for your national conditions.

Otherwise, the large cement production equipment you purchase may not be usable.”

Joseph said seriously.

The other party has been in China for several years and is very familiar with the domestic situation.

At this time, Ye Qingshan had to admit that the other party's suggestion seemed to be correct.

The poor infrastructure in the country at that time was not really suitable for the construction of large cement plants.

“That makes sense.

At your request, I will acquire five small and medium-sized cement plants and two large cement plants.

You negotiate the purchase price.

When the time comes, I will dismantle the production equipment of the five small and medium-sized cement plants and transport them back to China.

The other two large cement plants expanded production and produced more cement in the future.

All shipped to my country.”

Ye Qingshan accepted Joseph's suggestion.

At the same time, Ye Qingshan also adopted a more cautious approach.

Build small and medium-sized cement plants in the country, and then acquire two large cement plants in the United States to produce cement and ship it directly to China.

In this way, when we fight the Japanese later.

In case domestic cement factories are destroyed, there are cement factories overseas ready to replenish them.

If the demand increases in the future, we can just purchase more cement from other American cement plants.

“After the deal is done, I will get 20% of the shares in those two large cement plants.

Transfer it to your name."

Ye Qingshan added.

As a result, Ye Qingshan’s words made Joseph laugh: “You kid, who do you think I am?

You really think I'm a money-hungry businessman."

"do not you?"

Ye Qingshan tilted his head and looked at the old man in front of him.

Of course, Ye Qingshan did not say this directly, but his expression was very clear.

"What's that expression on your face, little brat?"

Joseph was very unhappy.

"No, forget it."

If you don’t want the free shares, then don’t give them away.

“It’s not appropriate to put it under my name.

Just put it in Alice’s name.”

After saying that, Joseph strode away.

Ye Qingshan looked down on him from behind and raised his middle finger.

At noon, Ye Qingshan and Joseph found a western restaurant.

"Mr. Joseph, I ask you to contact the military here.

Things that help us train our pilots.

Any progress?"

Ye Qingshan picked up a piece of steak with a fork, put it in his mouth and chewed it slowly.

Ask Johnson about it.

Train pilots and form your own air force.

This is an important part of Ye Qingshan’s plan.

Ye Qingshan immediately realized that the navy was difficult to build.

It takes ten years for the Air Force and a hundred years for the Navy. This is not just a casual saying.

The construction of a navy not only requires huge investment but also takes a long time.

Ye Qingshan can’t play it for the time being, he will find time to do it later.

However, in this era, the Air Force can be built as long as Ye Qingshan is willing to spend money and establish connections with the United States.

There is still a chance to build an aviation fleet.

“Waiting for news.

We need to get a reply from the military on this matter.

I can’t guarantee that.”

"It's so troublesome, I can't even pay for it?"

Ye Qingshan frowned.

“It’s not as simple as you think. If you train a few pilots, there will be no problem.

But you crammed dozens of people in at once.

That's a different matter.

Just be patient and wait.

I guess it's fine.

However, if the military really agrees later.

You have to pay for the training, food and lodging of these pilots. It’s not a small amount.”

"It's okay, you forgot.

I just borrowed over 200 million yuan, there's no need to save money for me."

Ye Qingshan said with a grin.

"Shit, I actually forgot about this.

I'm actually worrying about money for a billionaire.

I’m really crazy.”

Joseph shook his head.

After lunch, Ye Qingshan followed Joseph on a car trip to the suburbs of California.

“I have asked someone to go and have a look at the equipment at this steel plant.

They are almost new, but the price is only half of new ones.

Absolutely appropriate. ”

Joseph introduced Ye Qingshan to the car.

This afternoon, they are going to see the situation of this steel plant.

Same as a cement factory.

Ye Qingshan also adopted Joseph's advice in purchasing steelmaking equipment.

Also buy second-hand.

Before Ye Qingshan came, he knew that the United States had just experienced the Great Depression and all industries were waiting to be revived.

There are quite a few factories like this that are for sale.

Whether it is a cement plant or a steel plant, they all have it.

Soon, after entering the steel plant, Ye Qingshan checked the equipment inside.

It is indeed relatively new, and Ye Qingshan is quite satisfied with it.

However, when Ye Qingshan looked at the huge steel plant, he was in a dilemma.

Because he found that this steel plant was too large.

It is unlikely that Ye Qingshan will move back to China.

According to Joseph, the steel production of this steel plant is over 200,000 tons per year.

This number can be achieved by any small steel plant in the future.

However, in this era, it is already a very high output.

You have to know that at that time, the country's annual steel production was only a few thousand tons.

To be honest, the current domestic situation is simply unable to support the operation of such a large steel plant.

The amount of electricity needed to support such a large steel plant alone is a problem.

Ye Qingshan also had to build a power plant to match it.

As the country was about to go to war with the Japanese at any time, even if Ye Qingshan built a power plant and a steel mill.

There is also a high probability of being destroyed.

Then the loss will be huge.

To put it bluntly, if we don't defeat the Japanese and maintain domestic stability, it will not be suitable to carry out industrialization.

"I was too idealistic before."

Ye Qingshan smiled bitterly.

“It seems that we can only produce steel here in the United States.

And then ship it back to the country!"

Ye Qingshan had no choice but to compromise in the end.

In the end, Ye Qingshan acquired this large steel plant for 1.7 million.

In the evening, just as Ye Qingshan and Joseph returned to the city, Pete came to find Ye Qingshan.

"Ye, my sister invites you to attend the dinner tonight.

Bring Alice with you."

Pete invited.

"You are actually connected with the Pitt family?"

Joseph was standing nearby, also very curious.

"What? Do you really think you're the only one I know here in America?"

Ye Qingshan said with a smile

He liked to see the surprised look on old Joseph's face.

Then, Ye Qingshan looked at Peter in the car opposite and nodded, "Okay, I will definitely keep the appointment."

“Then I’ll go first.

I have to pick up Megan first."

Pete left in a hurry.

“Since you have joined the Pitt family, then you can also take care of shipping in the future.

Then there will be no problem.

You must have thought about it before you came here."

Joseph seemed to understand Ye Qingshan's plan.

Ye Qingshan said nothing.

When they arrived outside Joseph's manor, Alice saw Ye Qingshan and hurried downstairs.

"leaf!"

Alice shouted happily.

"Hey!"

Seeing Alice falling in love, Joseph sighed, shook his head and went into the house.

"Alice, Pete invited me to his house tonight.

Let me take you, are you free?"

"Of course.

Oh, no.

Please wait for me while I change my clothes and put on makeup."

"No, you are naturally beautiful and look good even without makeup."

"whee.

is it?

No, I still need to put on some makeup."

Alice ran upstairs happily.

“Sure enough, once a woman falls in love, her IQ becomes negative.

The smart and capable daughter I used to have is gone."

Joseph was in the house, heartbroken.

*

In the evening, Ye Qingshan came to the Pitt family's estate in California.

On the way, Ye Qingshan learned from Alice.

Neither their family nor the Pitt family are considered native families in California.

The roots of both families are actually on the East Coast.

Some of the industries on the West Coast are just part of their family businesses.

On the contrary, the family of Anthony, Pitt's sister's husband, is very powerful in California.

The reason why the Pitt family’s shipping business has grown in California.

The support of the Anthony family is indispensable.

“I heard from my father that even the current governor of California.

They are all from the Anthony family."

“Sure enough, these old Western financial group families are all intermarried.

It’s a strong combination.”

At the same time, Ye Qingshan also knew.

With the status of the Pitt family and the Anthony family, they could make Pitt's sister request to attend their dinner party.

It is definitely not just because of Ye Qingshan.

Most likely it's because of Johnson and Alice.

Soon, the car stopped outside a luxurious manor.

After Ye Qingshan handed over the invitation, the guard asked them to wait outside.

Not long after, Pete and Megan came out of the manor.

“Ye, Alice, you are here.

Come in quickly! "

Pete yelled.

Soon, Ye Qingshan saw Pete's sister, with a somewhat elegant middle-aged white man standing behind her.

"You are Ye!

I'm Juliet, Pete's sister.

Thank you for taking care of my brother some time ago."

A slightly plump white woman looked at Ye Qingshan and said with a smile.