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Chapter 284 Tungsten Powder and Rubber!

Chapter 284 Tungsten Powder and Rubber!
Dayu East Gate, many people are queuing to enter the city, there are checkpoints at the gate, soldiers with medium-sized rifles stand on both sides, wearing steel helmets, a Czech light machine gun is deployed in the guard box, and the front and back machine gunners are standing by. The meaning of laxity, the entire sentinel force exudes an elite atmosphere that is completely different from the ordinary national army troops.

They can indeed be called elites, because this unit belongs to the First Army of the National Revolutionary Army, an absolute direct line of the Central Army.

In order to ensure the safety of Xihuashan Tungsten Mine, Zhongzheng Old Gothic arranged a whole regiment of troops to garrison Dayu County.

At the end of the line, stood a 30-year-old peasant man wearing a coarse coat. He was carrying a load of cloth. His face was dark and his skin was rough. young man dressed as a businessman.

Soon, the miners and people in front entered the city one after another, and it was their turn.

"Name, occupation, purpose of coming to Dayu?" The sergeant squad leader asked with a gun in his right hand, a pencil in his left hand, and a notebook in his right hand. He glanced at the young man dressed as a businessman.

"Gu Yang, a cloth merchant, a native of Yuhang, Zhejiang, recently did business in Gannan, and came to Dayu to send some samples to Xianghua cloth shop."

Gu Yang bowed his hands, and according to the previously compiled identity information, slowly said: "This is the worker I hired."

"Long time no see, boss." The farmer's dark face showed a smile. He was a local and often went in and out of Dayu County.

The sergeant and squad leader listened to Gu Yang's familiar hometown voice, and his attitude was slightly relaxed. He was also from Yuhang. He recorded Gu Yang's identity information with a pen, and then checked the cloth according to the system. After confirming that there were no contraband, he released it.

There are two kinds of contraband in Dayu County, one is tungsten powder and the other is tungsten sand. If sand dealers and private individuals are found to carry tungsten powder or tungsten sand, they will all be shot as infringing on state property.

Yes, shoot directly, there is no option to go to jail.

This rule was issued by Brother Zhongzheng, mainly to severely crack down on the increasingly rampant smuggling of tungsten sand.

The Xihuashan Tungsten Mine in Dayu County was taken over by the Nationalist government as a state-owned asset after the Red Army's Long March departure. Private trading of tungsten sand was prohibited, and its status was the same as that of the ancient salt-iron franchise.

Tungsten powder is metal tungsten with a purity of 99%. The export price per kilogram is as high as 50 oceans, which is more than ten times more expensive than the popular opium at the time. Due to technical limitations, the export of tungsten resources in China accounts for a very small proportion, about 5%.

品位10%—20%左右的黑钨砂出口价格已经从1931年每公斤0.8大洋,暴涨到现在的每公斤3块大洋,折合每吨价格3000大洋,黑钨砂占据中华钨资源出口总量95%以上。

The entire Xihuashan tungsten mine can provide the National Government with a cash flow of up to tens of millions of silver dollars every year. In the opinion of Mr. Zhongzheng, this kind of smuggling of tungsten sand by the people is undoubtedly breaking one's own mouth and picking meat from it. It can't be tolerated!
"Dayu County is so strict, and I haven't seen this kind of national army that doesn't take cards." Entering the county seat, the two went to Xianghua Cloth Shop in the northeast, staying far away from the city gate, Gu Gu Yang looked at the person left and right, and said softly.

"Old Jiang is very concerned about Xihua Mountain. The Dayu Garrison is under the First Division, Third Regiment of the First Army, and the military discipline is strict. It is not difficult for us to suffer on weekdays, but if it involves tungsten sand... He was shot on the spot. This year About [-] dealers have died, and not long ago, a private mine in Xihuashan was scouted by plane and bombarded with cannons. Hundreds of private miners died, and the owner of the mine ransacked his house." Wang Ping, a farmer man, lowered his head. replied quietly.

There are tungsten mines all over Mount Xihua. Despite the death order given by Mr. Zhongzheng, there are still countless smugglers every year, one after another, to join the great tungsten sand smuggling business.

The wages of avarice is death.

Hearing this, Gu Yang nodded silently, gaining a new understanding of the task assigned by his superiors this time.

The two passed through the county seat and came to Xianghua Cloth Shop in the northeast corner.

"We're here, Commissioner, the comrades are waiting for you inside." Wang Ping said.

"Okay." Gu Yang nodded.

Entering Xianghua cloth shop, there is no password connection in the traditional sense. Wang Ping directly took Gu Yang into the backyard of the cloth shop and came to a room.

Opening the door, three men who looked like miners were sitting in the room.

Seeing Gu Yang dressed as a businessman, the three immediately stood up and their eyes fell on Gu Yang.

"Comrades, this is the comrade commissioner sent to us by the superior. Gu Yang, everyone is welcome." Wang Ping put down the burden of the sample cloth, introduced Gu Yang to the three, and said in a serious voice.

The three of them looked at Gu Yang with excitement in their eyes, and they all applauded and welcomed. It has been more than a year since the reconstruction of the Dayu underground organization, and now they are finally in touch with the reconstruction of the organization.

"Hello, comrades, this mission is very important, and the superiors need us to raise tungsten powder." Gu Yang took off his hat and raised his hands to salute all the comrades in the room. Instead of greeting and warm, he went straight to the topic, and his words were serious and solemn.

The task is simple and straightforward. Since the tungsten resources under the control of the national government are 100% exported, there are basically no tungsten sand or tungsten powder products on the market. If you want to get tungsten powder, you can only get it through this similar smuggling method.

However, the cost of smuggling tungsten sand is undoubtedly obvious.

Wang Ping and the three comrades looked at each other after hearing the words. They were not surprised by this task. After all, they were originally affiliated to the Red Army China Tungsten Mining Company, and they came back to Dayu County for tungsten ore resources.

"Comrade Commissioner, how much tungsten powder does the organization need?" Wang Ping asked.

"There is no limit to the quantity, there are as many as you want."

Gu Yang said: "I brought about 30 taels of gold this time and put it outside the city to buy tungsten powder. How much tungsten powder can I buy with this money?"

"Special commissioner, you may not understand the current market situation. The price of tungsten powder on the black market is soaring, and you can only buy 30 kilograms of tungsten powder for 3000 taels of gold." Wang Ping heard this, with a wry smile on his face, and helplessness in his eyes: "The price of tungsten sand has already gone up." It rose to [-] silver dollars per ton."

30 taels of gold?
It may seem like a lot, but the money is really nothing.

The price of tungsten powder in the black market of Dayu has skyrocketed to an extremely terrifying level. One ounce of gold can buy one kilogram of tungsten powder.

"What?" Gu Yang suddenly lost his mind, his eyes were as big as copper bells. The news of Wang Ping made him unbelievable.

One or two gold can only buy one kilogram of tungsten powder?

The price of tungsten sand has risen from 820 silver dollars per ton in that year to 3000 silver dollars per ton?

What the fuck is going on here?
Gu Yang was stunned, he felt that his mind had been hit unprecedentedly.

"Comrade Wang Ping, do you have any good suggestions? I don't know anything about Dayu's situation." After a few seconds, Gu Yang came back to his senses, took a deep breath, regained his composure, and asked.

"Commissioner, we have saved about 120 kilograms of tungsten powder over the past year. These tungsten powder can be handed over to the organization first for emergency use." Wang Ping looked around and looked at the expressions of the other three. Then he said to Gu Yang: "Because the price of tungsten powder is too high, I don't think it is necessary to use the precious gold reserves to buy tungsten powder."

Gu Yang asked sincerely: "Then what should we do?"

Ask if you don't understand, it's no big deal.

In terms of practical experience, Wang Ping, who is in charge of the Dayu underground organization, is far richer than him.

"Dig it by yourself. At present, we have found two small mines at the northern foot of Xihua Mountain, which can produce 2 kg of wolframite with a grade of about 300% per day. These two mines are located very far away. It was found, but if we choose to mine, we need a batch of weapons and ammunition for emergency."

Wang Ping gave his own thoughts: "Many of the miners in the mine at the southern foot of Xihua Mountain are ours."

Buying is worse than digging, 120 catties of tungsten powder is handed over for emergency use, and then digging quietly.

Although the output of 300 kg of wolframite per day is not much, it is better than nothing.

Since the discovery of two small mines, in order to avoid the risk of exposure, Wang Ping did not choose to dig, but slowly accumulated tungsten powder through other channels.

As soon as the voice fell, Gu Yang fell into thought.

As Wang Ping said, the current price of tungsten powder is extremely high, which is equivalent to gold, and high-priced purchases will quickly deplete the limited gold reserves.

And choosing to mine, there is no doubt that this is a high-risk and high-reward decision.

According to the information previously given by Wang Ping, if the garrison catches smuggling or smuggling tungsten sand, the only thing left to do is receive one peanut...

The room was quiet, Wang Ping and other members of the organization focused on Gu Yang, the plan had come out, and now the decision was in Gu Yang's hands.

To do, or not to do?

"I support you, this batch of gold is used to buy weapons and medicines." Gu Yang said solemnly, his words were sonorous and forceful.

"Yes, Comrade Commissioner!"

Wang Ping received this decision, his face was serious, his back was straight, his right hand was raised suddenly, and he gave a military salute.

The other three also raised their right hand towards Gu Yang.

"By the way, is the ready-made 120 catties of tungsten powder inside or outside the city? I think it's very difficult to transport it out of the city." Gu Yang suddenly thought of something and asked.

Wang Ping said: "It's all outside the city, and it can be shipped out tonight."

"it is good!"

Time passed slowly, and in the evening, when night fell, 120 catties of tungsten powder accumulated by Dayu’s underground organization was slowly transported to Ganzhou City. This batch of tungsten powder will travel through mountains and rivers, and finally arrive at More than 1000 kilometers of bases.

……

Tianjin Wei, railway station.

A freight train was parked on the platform. In the middle and rear sections, more than a dozen workers were carrying various goods for loading. Bags of natural rubber with the LOGO of Zhuang's Rubber Company on the surface were stacked in the shed carriage.

Not long after, a total of [-] tons of natural rubber was loaded.

"Mr. Luo, your cargo has been loaded." A western-looking man smiled, holding a cigarette in his right hand, took a comfortable breath, and exhaled white smoke.

He is in a happy and smooth mood. The reason is very simple. He made a good profit from the natural rubber that was sold as soon as it arrived in Tianjin Wei.

Twenty tons, 600 oceans per ton, the total price is 1.2 silver dollars, and the profit is about [-] oceans. Although it is not as good as the arms, it is better than the large quantity and the quick return.

"Mr. Jones, thank you." Luo He heard the words, knew what the other party meant, and glanced at the assistant standing beside him.

The young assistant stepped forward, took out a check from the Bank of Communications, and threw it to Jones.

"It's a pleasure to cooperate, Mr. Luo." After checking the check, Jones confirmed the authenticity of the cheque and became more and more happy.

Luo He smiled: "Happy cooperation."

After the transaction was over, Jones did not delay. Now that war is breaking out in this country again, as an American, he knows that this is a good time to make a fortune, and he must hurry back and purchase a batch of arms.

When a war breaks out, it means money.

And the friction caused by the Lugouqiao Incident made the world smell the smell of war. The CIF price of rubber rose by 180 oceans per ton, and the price of food rose by 20%. As for weapons and ammunition...

multiply.

"Fuck, 420 oceans yesterday, 600 oceans per ton today... It's really a bunch of beasts who eat people and don't spit out bones." Luo He looked at Jones' disappearing figure, spat a smear on the ground, and gritted his teeth slightly.

A full 1.2 oceans, no matter how he negotiated, the other party would not let go. Luo He finally had to buy [-] tons of natural rubber from this American.

As a strategic material, natural rubber has its own value there. It is an indispensable industrial raw material for air separation plants, pistons, tires and hydraulic cylinder seals.

"Team leader, the natural rubber has been purchased. When the truck was loaded just now, the copper and silicon steel sheets have also been purchased and are being transported to the railway station." The young assistant said softly.

Luo He asked, "How much did it cost?"

These two days have really spent money like running water. Hundreds of thousands of silver dollars have been spent unknowingly, making Luo He, who used to break a silver dollar into two halves, extremely uncomfortable. The only luck is that the entire list of materials and equipment is on the list Everything except tungsten powder can be bought in Tianjin Wei.

"The red copper is 1500 oceans per ton, and 5 tons are purchased as required. The silicon steel sheet is 1.8 oceans per ton, and 1.5 tons. The total cost is 3.45 oceans." The young assistant responded.

"..." Luo He was silent.

The young assistant said again: "In addition, there is news from southern Gannan that the price of tungsten powder has reached one or two gold per kilogram."

"..."

(End of this chapter)

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