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Chapter 298 Linfen Raw Material Supply Ground!
Linfen is located in the center of Shanxi, in the southwest, leaning on Taiyue Mountain in the east, adjacent to Changzhi and Jincheng, facing Lvliang in the north, facing the Yellow River in the west, and facing Yancheng in northern Shaanxi across the river. It is very rich in natural resources.

When we arrived in Linfen, we basically reached the radiation range of the base area. Although it was not a Soviet area, after the Red Army's Eastern Expedition, Linfen rural areas were full of guerrillas and grassroots organizations.

Of course, compared to the northwestern Shanxi and Luliang areas, the organization's influence on the Linfen area is still slightly weaker.

The northwestern Shanxi and Luliang areas belong to Yanlaoxi in name, but in fact, they are already in the form of organizations.

At eight o'clock in the evening, the group got off the station and took a Buick car to leave.

"The quality of coal in Linfen is very good. The quality of the coal produced here basically meets the standard of main coking coal, which is most suitable for refining coke. In addition, the grade of iron ore resources here is also very high, most of which are rich ore resources with a grade of more than 50%. With 60% grade magnetite, plus a plain of more than 1000 square kilometers, adjacent to the Tongpu Railway, and convenient transportation, it is ideal to build a steel plant here.”

Zhuang Qianding sat in the car, looked at the feasting Linfen County through the window, and then went to work, looking at this important town in Shanxi from multiple perspectives such as natural resources and transportation, and commented: "Unfortunately, this is not a red organization. "

He had previously read a paper report on geological exploration in Shanxi in the Tsinghua Journal, which included the analysis of coal mine resources and coal quality in Linfen. It ranks first in Shanxi, with estimated reserves of more than 1 million tons, of which 70% belong to rich ore.

With such abundant mineral resources, Linfen has a unique advantage, and it is easy to develop the iron and steel industry and coking industry.

It is a pity that Linfen is very good, but it does not belong to the organization.

"Professor, I disagree with your idea. I don't think Linfen is suitable for building a steel plant." Yu Hua replied immediately after hearing this.

When Zhuang Qianding heard this, he was not angry. He nodded and asked, "Tell me what you think."

In the Buick, Lin Wan and Yang Xiu, who were crowded together in the back row, were all focused on Yu Hua.

"In addition to natural resources, I think war and security factors should be taken into account. Linfen is located in the south of Shanxi, and its geographical location is critical. Once the Japanese break through Shanxi, the steel plant we have worked so hard to build will fall into the hands of the Japanese. ."

Yu Hua immediately gave his own point of view: "Take a step back, if the Japanese did not break through Shanxi, they could also send bombers to fly into Shanxi to bomb and destroy the steel plant facilities. Linfen is one of the landmarks in Shanxi, and its location is very good. Look, I believe the Japanese have drawn a map of Shanxi Province a long time ago, unlike the northern Shaanxi region, the Japanese have almost zero knowledge of the geographic information in northern Shaanxi."

"Linfen is suitable for building steel plants in peacetime, but not for the current environment. The straight-line distance from Lugou Bridge to here is only 650 kilometers."

The aviation navigation in this era basically adopts the landmark navigation method. The pilot determines the heading through the astronomical compass, then calculates the distance to estimate the flight time, and then visually discovers the ground markers and finally confirms the orientation.

This is the most primitive way of aviation navigation, and it is also the most advanced way of aviation navigation today.

As an important town in Shanxi, Linfen itself is a ground landmark, and there is no problem with the Japanese aircraft wanting to bomb.

On the other hand, the northern Shaanxi region is different. Except for a few county towns such as Yancheng and Yulin, there are very few man-made landmarks, which can provide less navigation information for aircraft in the sky.

The ground landmarks are generally famous mountains, towns, man-made buildings, railways, lakes, etc., which seem simple, but in fact the entire navigation process is very complicated and difficult. If you are not careful, the aircraft may lose its course.

War and security, these two factors must be added to the steel plant site selection conditions, because once you choose to build a steel plant, it means that there will be no changes for at least a few years, otherwise two months of production here, one month of production there, production The efficiency will be horribly low.

After the words fell, Lin Wan and Yang Xiu fell into thinking one after another. After Yu Hua's analysis, Linfen was indeed not suitable for the location of a wartime steel factory.

"You're right."

When Zhuang Qianding heard the words, he was thoughtful, and then he understood that the idea was indeed lacking, and nodded in agreement.

Lin Wan asked aloud at this time, "Yu Hua, where do you think we should build a steel plant in the base area?"

"We haven't decided yet. We can only go all over the northern part of the base first, and also consider the attitude of the organization." Yu Hua shook his head lightly when he heard Lin Wan's words.

He doesn't like to talk on paper. There are many trade-offs in the selection of the steel plant, and a conclusion can only be drawn after on-the-spot investigation.

Organizational attitude, war, security, natural resources, transportation, geographical environment, land capital, market, environmental protection...

In fact, in addition to the market and environmental protection factors that do not need to be considered, the above factors must be taken into account. In addition to the military point of view, the construction of the base steel plant must also be considered from the economic point of view, and must achieve a positive cycle of substantial profits, so as to continue keep running.

Otherwise, it will drag down the extremely fragile finances of the base area and cause economic collapse.

Of course, a steel plant based on oxygen top-blown converter technology can be described as a monopoly business with huge profits, and it is impossible to lose money at a loss.

Due to the new round of Japanese offensive, the national steel price has risen from 140 silver dollars per ton to 148 silver dollars per ton, which is about 266.4 French dollars. In terms of cost, with the low labor and raw material prices in the base area, the cost of steel smelting per ton does not exceed 60 silver dollars. .

In a word, as long as the furnace is made to make steel, you can earn a lot of silver dollars.

"However, although we can't build a steel plant in Linfen, we can obtain high-quality raw materials here." Yu Hua changed the conversation and said with a smile.

"How to say it?" As soon as these words came out, Professor Zhuang's eyes showed doubts.

"As far as I know, the organization has a certain mass base in Linfen, we can mobilize the masses to excavate high-grade magnetite in Linfen, provide technical guidance, and try to purchase iron ore raw materials with a grade of more than 50%. The price varies between silver dollars. The higher the grade, the higher the price, and the acquisition point is on the bank of the Yellow River base. Of course, in addition to the masses, if it is high-grade iron ore pulled by businessmen, we can also buy it, but They need to be responsible for transporting the Yellow River."

Yu Hua watched the three of them and slowly gave the idea he had just conceived: "After the mass production of the classic tractor, transportation will not be a problem. In this way, the base area has a continuous supply line of high-quality raw materials, iron ore of different grades. The smelting cost of stone is different. If all the 60% grade of selected magnetite is used, the smelting cost per ton of steel can be reduced by more than 30%. It is a win-win to pay for the purchase, and the same is true for high-quality coal.”

Blood sucking!

Suck the blood of Linfen and Yan Laoxi.

Before coming to Fen, Yu Hua did not have this idea. Now that he has come, do you want to watch Linfen's high-quality main coking coal and high-grade magnetite go moldy?Watching these goodies drool?

The further back you go, the good things in Linfen will be taken away by the Japanese. Rather than being done by the Japanese, it is better to do it yourself now.

As for the feelings of Wang Yan Laoxi of Shanxi, Yu Hua said that it is not important.

"..." When Yu Hua's plan was finished, Yang Xiu didn't know what the reactions of Professor Zhuang and Lin Wan were. He only knew that it was not his turn to know such top-secret information.

Yang Xiu felt a little scalp tingling, but after listening to it, what can I do?
"That's a good idea! Good boy, the response is fast, Comrade Yang, is the distance between Linfen and Yancheng about 200 kilometers?" Professor Zhuang applauded immediately. The idea of ​​Yu Hua just came to his heart, and he always regretted the excellence of Linfen. The natural resources of Linfen cannot be utilized. You must know that with the volume of natural resources in Linfen, it can easily support a steel industry base with an annual output of one million tons of steel.

Yang Xiu swallowed his throat: "About 220 kilometers."

"Where is the Shenmu Iron Mine going to Yancheng?" Professor Zhuang asked.

"The straight-line distance is 270 kilometers, and the actual route is estimated to be about 320 kilometers." Yang Xiu said truthfully.

"Getting industrial raw materials from Linfen is closer than Shenmu. The most important thing is that with two industrial raw material supply chains, the risk can be greatly reduced. This idea is very good." Professor Zhuang formed a map in his mind and made a simple comparison. After calculating, the eyes lit up: "Yu Hua, Lin Wan, we will make a theoretical report on the raw material supply area in Linfen immediately, and wait for it to be submitted in Yancheng."

"Yes." The two replied in unison.

Immediately afterwards, Lin Wan took out the notebook and pencil and began to record relevant information.

"It is strictly forbidden to leak all the content of today's conversation." Looking at the three people who were constructing theoretical reports in full swing, Yang Xiu could only bite the bullet and listen to the top-secret content that he should not know. He looked at the soldier in the driver's seat and ordered.

(End of this chapter)