Reborn in Brazil As a Plutocrat Chapter 108

  Chapter 108 Artillery Factory

  In Fang Lang's impression, Osaka is actually the headquarters of the Sumitomo Zaibatsu, and the Sumitomo Zaibatsu started out in metal smelting.

  The biggest feature of the Sumitomo Zaibatsu during World War II was that the first heavy chemical industry center, and the second no commercial sector.

  Investment is all concentrated in metal industry, machinery industry, chemical industry, mining and other fields.

  The total capital reached a maximum of 10 billion yen, which was equivalent to about 2 billion U.S. dollars based on the U.S. dollar exchange rate at the time.

   However, with the large-scale bombing of the US military, these factories have suffered devastating blows.

  Just two days after Fang Lang landed in Osaka, Fang Lang also heard that the Sumitomo Foundation closed all factories, leaving only the vehicle factory in Osaka and the pipeline factory in Amagasaki.

   And reduce 100,000 employees to 5,000.

   Could it be that Colonel Malik wants to evacuate their vehicle factory by himself, but as far as Fang Lang knows, Sumitomo does not have any big car brands in later generations.

  Instead, there is a very well-known manufacturer of heavy equipment such as tractors and construction machinery, Kubota. Could it be this factory?

  But this factory has not been seen yet! It is estimated that there is no technical reserve in this regard.

   Thinking about breaking my head here, it would be better to ask Malik directly, so I said directly:

   "Oh! I don't know what kind of equipment is being sealed? Being dragged away by me won't affect you!"

   "The ones we sealed must be military factories! I don't know if brothers are interested."

  Marik's answer was beyond Fang Lang's expectations. It's not that Fang Lang never thought about developing a military factory. After all, Brazil in later generations was originally a world-renowned arms sales country.

  Although none of them are sophisticated weapons and equipment.

  However, Fang Lang was a little vacillating about entering the military industry. Because, he was a little worried that he would be nationalized.

  But now that he is being sold to the door, Fang Lang wants to hear what kind of factory equipment it is even to satisfy his curiosity.

   "Is there any preserved military factory in Osaka? I don't know what kind of equipment it is."

   Malik smiled and didn't hide it.

   "Fang, haven't you heard of the first artillery factory in Japan, the Osaka Artillery Factory established in 1870?"

   Could it be that such a large artillery factory can survive the bombing of the US military? This is unreasonable!

  The gun-making equipment is all big guys. When they move back to Brazil, they will be directly taken over by the government. What a fart he is! Fang Lang really wasn't very interested.

  The most important thing is that the equipment of such a factory will definitely not let me take it away directly!

   Obviously this is a business. Since it is a business, it has to be calculated. Such a large artillery factory can't be built without hundreds of millions.

  Even if it is second-hand, can I ask myself to pay a few million later?

   It's not that it's not worth it, but after shipping it back, there are only equipment, no technology, and no technicians to teach you how to produce.

  The more Fang Lang thinks about it, the more unnecessary it becomes, so he said jokingly:

   "Didn't you flatten such a large artillery factory when you bombed it?"

   Malik smiled sarcastically and said:

   "Of course there is no artillery factory left, but these dwarfs secretly built an underground arsenal nearby, and transferred some important machine tool equipment into it. We only discovered it after we took over."

  Fang Lang didn't expect that there was an underground arsenal in Osaka. It was obvious that Malik's expression was not fake, but the production capacity might be enough.

   But it's normal when you think about it. During World War II, Japan had the ability to produce artillery with a maximum caliber of 410 mm. It just doesn't know how much production capacity this so-called underground arsenal has.

   With the idea of ​​inquiring about the truth, Fang Lang continued to say:

   "You mean, you want to deal with me a factory with artillery production capacity?"

   Malik started to feel a little embarrassed, he hesitated for a while before saying:

   "Fang, originally! This factory can produce artillery with a caliber of up to 240mm. After the bombing, the equipment in this underground factory can produce artillery shells.

  However, according to the judgment of our engineers, we can produce artillery and mortars with a caliber below 150mm at most. "

   Seeing Malik's expression, Fang Lang thought that he had no artillery production capacity, but he was able to produce artillery with a caliber of less than 150mm.

   Now it's Fang Lang's turn to start struggling. This equipment is certainly very attractive to Brazil, but Fang Lang himself is a little hesitant. If he really takes over this batch of equipment.

   It might be a hot potato, but seeing Malik's expectant expression, Fang Lang thought twice and said:

   "Brother, to be honest, your equipment is a bit hot for me. Now our military industry in Brazil has not yet started. If no one takes over after I ship it back, it may fall into my hands."

   Malik's anticipation was immediately chilled, obviously he didn't expect that the good things in his hand would not be sold.

   It was hard to find such a client. If I didn't find a buyer while I was in charge, I would have nothing to do with the government when it took over.

  So, Malik is unwilling to give up Fang Lang, his only client. After all, at this time, no one else can move freely in Japan except for the occupying army.

   In addition to the American soldiers in Osaka, only the Brazilian Expeditionary Force is left. It seems that this equipment can't be sold to others except to sell it to Brazil.

   "Fang, we are brothers, let me tell you the truth! I didn't report the discovery of this factory. If I can't find a buyer to dispose of it before the end of September, I will have to report it.

   At that time, the right to dispose of the equipment will have nothing to do with me. Therefore, my quotation for this factory equipment is very low, 100,000 US dollars, all equipment and technical documents are packaged. "

   This price really broke through Fang Lang's bottom line, one hundred thousand dollars, even if it was selling scrap iron, it would not be more than this price!

   And there is a full set of technical information, as long as the technical personnel of this factory are organized, can't it be directly started production?

  The most important thing is that the person in front of him is the current emperor of Osaka. If he makes this money, then the relationship between the two will directly break through to the point where they share the dirt together.

   This is one of the four irons in life! Even if you can't use it after you transport it back, you still have to take it!

  As long as I have this relationship, all my actions in Osaka will become unimpeded.

   What's more, what I have gained in Osaka this time will be an astronomical figure, and I must not let the other party know.

  However, since I want to take away the biggest cake, there is no reason to let the host's family have no chance to eat soup!

  Thinking of this, Fang Lang said directly:

   "Since this is the case, then I must help with this job. Brother, don't worry, you are responsible for packing all the technical materials and workers! I'm here to find the buyer.

   If no one takes over, I will let our own factory eat it. You must never let your brother waste all his efforts and waste his time. "

  Fang Lang is acting like a good boy when he gets a bargain. He obviously made a big deal for himself, but he also looks like he gnawed it off abruptly to help his brother.

  However, Malik didn't know Fang Lang's family background! I thought that Fang Lang was a big soldier like himself, although he said that everyone would take over, and he would eat it in his own factory.

  However, Brazil is a backward country, how big can the so-called own factory be!

   Just such a statement, Fang Lang is simply "timely rain" and "Sai Mengchang" in the eyes of Colonel Malik. Of course, he must have never heard of these two nicknames.

   Without a word, Malik got up and gave Fang Lang a big hug.

  Emotionally excited, his voice was a little trembling:

"Fang, good brother, thank you so much! I will go back now and organize these Japanese dwarfs to pack all the equipment and technical materials. Don't worry about the workers, I will lock them up. When do you want them, come and pick them up. .”

   After finishing speaking, we must go directly outside.

  It seems that he has completely forgotten the purpose of his special trip.

  Fang Lang quickly took the initiative to stop Colonel Malik and said:

   "Hey dude, didn't you come here and ask me why I drove the Japanese away?"

   As a result, Colonel Malik said indifferently:

   "When will it be the turn of these Japanese dwarfs to make irresponsible remarks about our occupying army, and then they will be arrested by him as a rebel."

   Obviously, after the transaction between the two just now, the friendship between the two is no longer the same.

   Fang Lang couldn't let Malik leave directly, because Malik didn't ask Fang Lang, it didn't mean he had no doubts, if he didn't give him a reason to say the past.

   Sooner or later, he will have doubts and want to know the answer. This is human curiosity, and there is no way to avoid it.

  So, Fang Lang must give him a reason to say the past.

   "Colonel Malik, it's embarrassing to say this. So, I didn't report it.

  However, since you came to ask about it, as an allied army, I have an obligation to explain the reason to you. plz follow me! "

  Since the military rank of Colonel Malik has been re-named, it means that it is official business.

  Colonel Malik also knew it very well, so he stopped, followed Fang Lang across the playground, and came to the room at the corner of the playground.

  The guard pushed open the door, and Colonel Malik saw a coffin in the center of the room with a photo on it.

   Just listen to Fang Lang pointing to this coffin and saying:

   "Three days ago, one of my platoon leaders was attacked and killed while on patrol. However, the murderer was not caught. Therefore, the reaction of the brothers under him was a bit violent."

   "What! Such a thing happened, do we need to intervene in the investigation?"

  Marik saw the situation in front of him, not to mention that his doubts disappeared. However, I also found a reason to convince myself.

  Since Fang Lang didn't report it, he obviously wanted to deal with it by himself. However, as the supreme commander, Malik must also ask whether the US military is needed to intervene in the investigation.

   "Colonel Malik, this is a problem between our Brazilian expeditionary force and the Japanese dwarf. I hope it can be resolved by ourselves."

  Hearing Fang Lang's words, Colonel Malik didn't say much, he just patted Fang Lang's shoulder with his hands, nodded, and turned and left directly.

  (end of this chapter)

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