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Chapter 812 Industrial Upgrading (First update, please subscribe)
Russia wants to buy "Friendship Class"!
This is absolutely beyond everyone's expectations.

Facing the secret telegram sent by the embassy in Russia, Emperor Zhu was stunned for a long time before asking.

"Are you sure the Russians are willing to pay 1000 million rubles? Buy two "Friendship Class" ships?"

Of course, the reason why the Russians made this condition was because they knew that it was impossible to buy other new warships from Daming.Maybe those old warships are quite old, but the British Navy also has many old warships.Of course, at that time, we must do everything possible to avoid war with the British.Those warships are definitely worth using to bully the Turks.

The requirements should not be so high when preparing for the war, and it is already good to be able to buy it.From this point of view, the Russians are still very pragmatic.They knew very well what Daming would sell and what he would not sell.

Zhu Guozhong answered His Majesty's inquiry.

"Yes, Your Majesty, but it's not just the "Friendship Class". They also want to buy our two Shanxi-class ships and four 1600-ton "Fubo-class" ships. If you count them..."

Before he could finish speaking, Emperor Zhu said directly.

"Sell them!"

7300 million rubles to buy two 2800-ton Friendship-class ships, two 1000-ton Shanxi-class ships and four Fubo-class ships. These warships are all old ships with many years of age. They can be sold for 100 million rubles. More than [-] million pounds.

How much does the Nanhua class cost?It's only 27 pounds, which is almost the cost of a new ship. It's not for sale... I'm really sorry!

Emperor Zhu was not worried that Russia would not be able to pay the money. Russia’s financial situation is far better than the same period in history. As early as a few years ago, Emperor Zhu not only invested in the oil fields in Baku, but also invested in nickel mines in the Ural region. , The former exported a large amount to Europe two years ago, bringing tens of millions of returns to Emperor Zhu, while the nickel from the Urals met Daming's demand for nickel ore.

Relying on the export of mineral resources such as oil and nickel, Russia's industrial economy has developed by leaps and bounds. In another ten or twenty years, it is estimated that Russia will appear in front of the world with a completely different style.

Of course, there is no hope for this Russia - because until now, Russia has not implemented compulsory education. Does a country that does not pay attention to education have a future?Moreover, after Russia annexes Turkey in the future, their internal affairs will become more complicated.Whether Russia will become a player in the game of world hegemony in the future, Emperor Zhu is not sure, but one thing is certain, it must be the floor of the great powers!

"Your Majesty, Li Xuzhou's side..."

Zhu Guozhong specifically reminded.

"Xuzhou..."

Emperor Zhu thought for a while and then said.

"You can give them two Tianlong-class ships first, and then? Then sell them a batch of warships by means of loans, Nanhua-class, they definitely need such warships."

It is better to sell the broken copper and iron to foreigners. Compatriots always have to be treated better, so let’s keep the good things for our own people.

Otherwise, after a few years, Daming's navy will be spared and send the Zhenyuan there?
Not impossible, but certainly not right now.

"After all, what Xuzhou needs is mainly an attitude!"

Attitude, sometimes, attitude is everything!

And for Daming, exporting warships has another benefit, but it will further promote the development of Daming's shipbuilding industry!
In this era, the shipbuilding industry is the foundation of the country!

"Well, maybe we can consider expanding the private shipyard."

The reason why Emperor Zhu came up with such an idea was that in addition to the three major shipyards of Nanhua, Linhai, and Yingtian in Daming, there were also a group of private shipyards. Those shipyards only built some wooden and iron merchant ships in the early days. Many factories can build iron-hulled ships, and it is also a good choice to properly promote their technological progress. After all, in the future full mobilization, those private shipyards are bound to become a member of the national war force.

Consider introducing a systemic incentive not just to provide financial support to them.It can also provide technical support to help them master more advanced shipbuilding technology, thereby improving the overall shipbuilding level of Daming.

In this way, Daming's private shipyards can play a more important role in future wars.Not only can it be used as a supplementary force for state-run inheritance, but it can also be used as a part of market competition to promote the technological progress of state-owned shipyards instead of standing still.

A plan could be drawn up, like the "Ten Years Shipbuilding Industry Upgrading Plan" hmm...industry 1885...

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"Sister, where's dad?"

Before Wang Jingchu entered the dining room, he poked his head in. His mother, young mother, sisters and sisters were sitting around the dining table, isn't father there?
He asked casually without raising his head.

"Master, before dawn, he was called by Manager Dong in the factory, saying that there was something wrong in the factory. After answering the call, Master went to the factory without eating." He was feeding the younger brother Fan's little mother, took the words and said.

"Leaving so early?"

Wang Jingchu frowned slightly in dissatisfaction, walked to the dining table, took a sandwich, and complained softly in his mouth while eating:

"I still have something to talk to him about! It's just a factory, so many people are employed, just keep them busy. How can there be so many things, why don't you go to the factory without eating breakfast? "

As soon as his words fell, his mother reprimanded him.

"No matter how small the factory is, it is your father's painstaking effort. Without your father's hard work in running the house, you would be able to live the life you are now..."

The mother's reprimand made Wang Jingchu speak quickly.

"Mother, my son is just talking casually, mother, little mother, I'm going first..."

Before he finished speaking, Wang Jingchu ran away with a sandwich.
"You haven't had your milk yet!"

"There are..."

After saying that, he ran out quickly, looking at his son who ran out, Xiyun sighed leisurely,

"This kid is really worrying."

The mother's long sigh made Wang Mengru speak.

"Mother, when Xiao Chu grows up, he will naturally become sensible."

"Grow up, when will you grow up? When your father was his age, he knew how to take care of others. At that time, the world was in chaos. If it weren't for your father, your little mother and I would have died there." It's..."

Xiaoping, who was feeding her son, continued.

"Miss, the master came from a hard background. Children from poor families have been in charge of the family for a long time. They haven't suffered hardships since they were young. Naturally, they are a little more delicate. It will be fine when they grow up."

"Hey, Xiaoping, you dote on him too much. When you come outside in the future, people outside will not dote on him..."

While sighing, Xi Yun looked at her daughter's darkened eyes and asked.

"Mengru, how are you doing at the hospital? You have to work the night shift every now and then, or go to the factory. There is an infirmary in our factory, so it's always easier there."

"Mother, look, you said that the little mother spoiled the little brother, why did she come to me and spoil me again."

Wang Mengru laughed.

"Mother, a loving mother is such a loser..."

"You girl..."

After cursing with a smile, Xiyun picked up the newspaper from the table, read it for a while, and then said happily.

"Could it be that your father went to the factory in a hurry without even eating? Look, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce has just promulgated measures to encourage new shipbuilding."

Although she is a nurse, because her family runs a shipyard, Wang Mengru naturally knows about the shipyard.

"A new incentive? Isn't this incentive always there?"

For a long time, in order to promote the development of the shipping industry, Daming has been supporting the shipping industry through subsidies.This method has long been available.Nothing new.

"It's different, Mengru. Look, besides encouraging the private sector to buy and build ships, it also encourages shipyards. Your father must have discussed this matter with Manager Qin and the others!"

Xiyun said while reading the newspaper.

"No wonder the master had a smile on his face when he left. This is a very good thing!"

(End of this chapter)