mage in the late qing dynasty

Chapter 945 Now it’s my turn
Zhao Chuanxin originally thought that the visitors were from the companies he had been talking to during the day.

Unexpectedly, it was someone from Royal Dutch Shell.

This company is inextricably linked to Wilhelmina's royal family, and to some extent it is considered one of its own.

As soon as the other party met, he wanted to give Zhao Chuanxin a hug.

Zhao Chuanxin turned to one side and reached out to block him: "Don't move your hands or feet."

The man was stunned, then put down his arms with a smile.

It was also his fault that he didn't have the eyesight to see that Zhao Chuanxin was still holding the child.

Of course, if he hadn't been holding the child, he might have gotten a big slap in the face.

Zhao Lingjun stretched out his chubby arm: "Dad, hit him."

"Fight whatever you want, this is one of our own." Zhao Chuanxin said.

After hearing this, the man felt much better.

"Mr. Zhao, I am Henry Dieterding, President and CEO of Royal Dutch Shell."

Henry Dieterding is now only 43 years old. He is young and holds great power.

He joined Royal Dutch Petroleum Company more than ten years ago as a small bookkeeper.

When Royal Dutch Petroleum merged with British Shell Petroleum, it merged into Royal Dutch Shell Petroleum. Because Marcus Samuel, the former chairman of Shell Petroleum, shifted his focus to politics and was busy running for the mayor of London and neglected business operations. Therefore, the real power of president and CEO can only be left to Henri Dieterding.

This guy looks like a scheming person at first glance.

Zhao Chuanxin invited him to sit down, and Margot went to pour tea.

Zhao Chuanxin asked Zhao Lingjun to sit on his lap and asked Henry Dieterding: "If you come to give me money, you don't need to ask, I won't refuse."

Henry Dieterding learned about Zhao Chuanxin from other people's mouths. Everyone said that Zhao Chuanxin's temper seemed to be bad, but in fact he was not very good.

But the heart is very soft, just like a sharp mouth and a tofu heart.

He smiled: "Mr. Zhao, I heard that you need large quantities of petrochemical-related products, and you also attach great importance to automobiles. In view of the relationship between you and His Majesty, I think we can cooperate."

Royal Dutch Shell has now achieved a very large scale.

Zhao Chuanxin naturally understands the importance of oil, otherwise, he would not miss Sakhalin Island.

"How do you want to cooperate?" Zhao Chuanxin first looked at the other party's intention.

Henri Dieterding said bluntly: "You know, our oil fields are in the Dutch East Indies. We have always wanted to open up the market in the Far East. The largest market - the Qing Dynasty, but it is firmly controlled by the capital of other powerful countries, and we have never been able to get involved. . You are a respected figure in the Qing Dynasty, and our cooperation is a matter of mutual benefit. "

Zhao Chuanxin is not interested in flattery.

He did not respond directly, but asked: "The noise of cars is very loud now, and the ignition of the car needs to be cranked by hand. What do you think?"

Henri Dieterding was stunned.

Why are you talking about this?
He thought for a while and said: "Although the focus of our business is currently on kerosene sales, it is undeniable that gasoline has great prospects in the future. I don't know much about cars. But the excessive noise is mostly due to unstable combustion of gasoline and easy explosion. Caused by the earthquake. The current use of the rocker to ignite may also be related to this. "

Zhao Chuanxin nodded: "Yes, you are right, it seems that you are indeed an expert. It is easy to raise a question, but it is not easy to solve it. Let me ask you, do you have a solution?"

"This..." Henry Dieterding said unconfidently: "Sir, you have to know that if this problem can be solved, it will also be crucial to the development of automobiles."

Zhao Chuanxin was delighted: "If I solve this problem, how much money do you think this technology is worth?"

Henry Dieterding frowned: "Sir, if you solve this problem, the automobile industry will usher in spring. This means that the sales of gasoline will soar. Whoever seizes this opportunity will be invincible. At least, we will stabilize the US Standard Oil. This value is naturally very large, but I need to know the details to tell you its value clearly.”

Zhao Chuanxin thought of that old fox Rockefeller.

There are many problems when literati write history. Most of them talk about literature, Taoism and military strategy. Military fans are led by this and feel that suppression of military technology is the key to victory or defeat in wars.

However, behind the history of war is actually the confrontation between technology and productivity.

Marshal Ted, commander of the British Air Force, once concluded that there were only three reasons why the air battle in World War II could be won: 1. Merlin engine. 2. High-quality fuel supply. 3. Pilot.

Zhao Chuanxin had already started laying out these three points.

After making a fortune on Wall Street, the proportion of the funds he invested in the aviation field was staggering. In addition, Lugang Town had secretly sent people to Europe and the United States to gain access to the earliest pilot training, and flight technology evolved almost simultaneously with the advent of the aircraft. .

Hua Liang from Juanwang Technical College has already begun researching gasoline antiknock agents.

Zhao Chuanxin originally planned to let him play around for a while and then give him some advice.

At this moment, he suddenly felt a sense of urgency and planned to find time to tell Hua Liang the secret of octane number after returning.

With 100 octane fuel and a corresponding engine, Zhao Chuanxin can sweep the battlefield in the sky.

With 150 octane fuel and a 27-liter engine, Zhao Chuanxin could make the Japanese cry for father and mother in the air during World War II.

Henry Dieterding suddenly looked solemn when he saw Zhao Chuanxin.

He couldn't help but ask: "Mr. Zhao, what specific solution do you have?"

Zhao Chuanxin bared his teeth and smiled: "There are always more difficulties than solutions, that's what I said. Okay, let's get down to business. You guys just want to open up the Far East market nearby because of the oil production in the Dutch East Indies. I can help you do it.”

Henry Dieterding heard this and became even more vigilant: "So, what's the price we have to pay? I hope you can consider that although the Qing Dynasty is large, its market share may not be satisfactory."

He just reminded Zhao Chuanxian not to open his mouth like a lion.

Zhao Lingjun was dishonest, so Zhao Chuanxin lifted her up and put her on his other leg and said, "The market share will grow. As for me, the most praiseworthy thing is generosity. I don't want money and I don't fight. your shares.”

Henry Dieterding would not believe Zhao Chuanxin's nonsense.

The free ones may be the most expensive.

He wiped the sweat from his forehead with a silk handkerchief: "Are you sure you don't want anything?"

"I just don't want money or shares." Zhao Chuanxuan stared at Henry Deterding and said: "But I want your latest exploration, drilling technology, refining kerosene, fuel oil technology and equipment, and share the cruise ship of your former Shell Transport Trading Company , terminals, storage warehouses, sales points and oil fields are all related process models, from your oil tanks to your oil barrels, no detail can be left out. "

All he wants is the essence.

Henry Dieterding was very smart and his eyes widened: "Mr. Zhao, have you discovered the oil field?"

What Zhao Chuanxin wants is the ability to get started immediately.

After learning everything about them, as long as there is money and oil fields, American Standard Oil and Royal Dutch Shell will immediately have a powerful competitor.

Then, the Qingguo market that Royal Dutch Shell Oil has just opened completely loses its meaning.

Zhao Chuanxin raised his hand and said, "Don't panic. I haven't found any oil fields. But the world is so big, there will always be a day when new oil fields are discovered. Then won't the technology I learned come in handy?"

Henry Deterding is skeptical: "If the time span is ten years, the technology you learn may be outdated."

I have little education, so please don't lie to me.

"You are always suspicious, really." Zhao Chuanxin said cheerfully, "I, Zhao Chuanxin, have lived for so many years and have never told a lie. If I didn't find anything, I didn't find anything. Do you really want the Far East market? As long as you open up sales in Qing, believe me, you will also have channels in neighboring countries. At least I can help you open up the market in the Korean Empire."

It was hard not to be moved by Henry Deterding.

This kind of contribution, to some extent, is equivalent to no contribution.

Moreover, he believed that even if Zhao Chuanxin discovered an oil field, after a series of processes such as learning, introducing equipment, excavation, and establishing sales channels, Royal Dutch Shell Oil would have already occupied the Far East market.

He has confidence in himself.

Besides, competitors will always exist, one more or one less won’t make much.

But he had other concerns. He said, "Sir, if you just want to learn on your own, that's fine. But you can't sell our technology to our competitors. This needs to be included in the contract."

Zhao Chuanxin readily agreed: "No problem."

Ha ha.

There are no oil fields now, but there will be one soon.

After settling the Hague Arms Limitation Commission and seizing the righteous cause, Lao Zhao would soon force Japan and Russia to "mediate the conflict."

Location – Sakhalin Island.

And then there is South Korea.

Because in the second half of next year, Japan will completely invade the Korean Peninsula.

If the life-saving straw is handed over, people like Lee Hee, the current emperor of the Korean Empire, will definitely hold on to it tightly.

Henry Deterding was a little nervous as he was trying to get the skin of a tiger.

……

Outside, in the second wave of people, Akzo of Akzo, Gerard Philips of Philips, a reporter from the Daily News, and other small business presidents were waiting.

Gerard Philips put his coat on his legs and leaned his umbrella against the wall. He hesitated: "When I came here, I kept wondering if we were too reckless. We came to discuss cooperation just based on his words?"

Aksu frowned. "What are you doubting? His financial resources? I don't know why people always ignore the fact that he made a fortune on Wall Street. Maybe it's because most people instinctively think that living in a place is like living in a place, and people shouldn't take risks in the hail of bullets when they are rich."

Gerard Philips was stunned.

Not to mention, he really overlooked the fact that Zhao Chuanxin was very rich.

it's wired.

Is it really like Aksu said, that the world has forgotten Zhao Chuanxin’s wealth just like him?

This collective forgetting is amazing.

At this time, they saw the maid Margot bringing out a middle-aged man.

When these small and medium-sized business owners saw Henry Deterding, they quickly stood up and greeted him.

Royal Dutch Shell is a large multinational corporation and they have to take it seriously.

"Hello, Mr. Deterding."

"Mr. Dieterding, it's nice to see you in Noordeinburg. You must be a frequent visitor here?"

Henry Deterding was preoccupied with his thoughts, so he gave a few perfunctory responses and left.

Gerard Philips stared at Henry Deterding's departing back, muttering to himself, "Is Mr. Deterding's visit due to Zhao Chuanxin's relationship with the Queen, or something else?"

If it were anything else, that would be interesting.

It means that others have seen something that he has not seen. Aksu looked around and suggested: "There are few competitors among the companies present, why don't we all join together?"

His words were unanimously agreed by everyone.

But Gerard Philips told the Daily News: "You have to wait until the last one to go in."

"Why, sir?"

“Because you journalists have big mouths.”

Seeing this, Margot said, "I'll go ask the gentleman first, you guys stay later."

After a while, she came out again and led everyone into the reception room.

Zhao Chuanxin is teaching Zhao Lingjun to recognize his own name.

When he saw everyone coming in, he didn't even bother to greet them and didn't even stand up.

Only when everyone was present did he simply say, "Your name is Akesu, right? What do you want from me?"

"Sir, my company mainly manufactures and sells artificial fibers. This kind of high-value beautiful fiber is destined to be enjoyed by only a few people. Perhaps the nobles in the Far East will be interested in it..."

After all, I still want to expand my stall a little bit.

Zhao Lingjun grabbed Zhao Chuanxin's beard. Zhao Chuanxin bared his teeth, raised his chin and said, "Expensive fiber?"

Seeing this, Aksu wondered, "Yes, sir, don't you know? Whether it is the flammable nitrocellulose or the copper-ammonia fiber invented in recent years, they can only be used in a few high-end textiles. Copper-ammonia fiber can also be used in medicine."

Isn't this common sense?

Zhao Chuanxin smiled.

Man-made fibers, which were hated by people in later generations, became popular at this time.

"You've gone astray."

Aksu looked puzzled: "Sir, what do you mean by this?"

Zhao Chuanxin said calmly: "Man-made fibers have many advantages, such as not shrinking easily, not being easily eaten by insects, and being easy to store. But shouldn't its greatest advantage be its high quality and low price? If I can help you reduce costs in all aspects, from raw materials to the production process, you won't have to open up new sales channels. The existing market will be enough for you to absorb."

Everyone understood that Zhao Chuanxin did not not understand, but understood it very well.

These words made Aksu's breathing quicken: "Sir, are you telling the truth?"

"There are even more powerful things besides this." Zhao Chuanxin's lateral thinking stretched out of control. "But these have to be discussed in private."

"Okay, okay!" Aksu became excited.

Zhao Chuanxin looked at another person and said, "Your name is Gerard Philips, and you specialize in electronics, right?"

"Sir, you have a great memory." Gerard Philips admired sincerely.

One of the most useful skills in daily life is ignored by most people.

That is to remember people's names.

Especially if you remember the names of several people at the same time and can call them out accurately when you meet them for the second time, it will give you the satisfaction of being respected.

It would be quite scary if one could also remember a person's background at the same time.

Some smart people specialize in practicing this skill and are always successful in social situations.

This time Zhao Chuanxin did not ask any more questions and said directly: "You want to sell light bulbs in the Far East. I can help you with that. Not only that, I have a large scientific laboratory. You should have heard of the chief electrical engineer in the laboratory. His name is Nikola Tesla."

"What?" Gerard Philips was surprised. "Many people said that Nikola Tesla was assassinated, so he suddenly disappeared from the public eye. I didn't expect that he was working for you."

There is no doubt that the Qing Dynasty was backward.

The barren northwest region is even more desolate.

The desert is deep and sparsely populated. After Nikola Tesla went there, he lived a secluded life. Wouldn't he have disappeared from the public eye?

But although he cut off contact with the outside world, he was never cut off from material needs.

Whatever he wanted, Zhao Chuanxin would prepare it for him even if it meant he had to pick the food in his mouth.

Zhao Chuanxin said: "Electrical appliances are not just light bulbs. If you want to cooperate, I will give you the latest radio technology, washing machines and other new gadgets. But what can you give me?"

Zhao Chuanxin is not bragging. If he wanted to simply build a brushless motor, he could do it himself without the help of Nikola Tesla.

Just like the machine for processing artificial fibers in Aksu, Zhao Chuanxin can rub the motor by hand and make a simple machine model.

The amazing thing about Nikola Tesla is that his brain can generate a lot of things.

But when it comes to concretization, it still depends on Zhao Chuanxin, Benjamin Goldberg and Xingyue.

Gerard Philips stood up suddenly: "Sir, are you telling the truth?"

"Go back first and think about the price you can pay." Zhao Chuanxin looked disdainful and opened his mouth to send the guest away.

This is how he is perceived in the Netherlands.

Next, people from the chemical, machinery manufacturing, and even agriculture and animal husbandry industries came to seek cooperation.

Margot, who was outside, was surprised to see that everyone who came out of the reception room had a flushed face and looked excited.

You sir are really amazing.

After seeing the last person off, Zhao Lingjun fell asleep.

Zhao Chuanxin handed his daughter to Margot to take care of and told her: "I have to go out for a while and will be back very late. Please tell Wilhelmina."

Today’s visit by entrepreneurs from all walks of life also marks the end of Zhao Chuanxin’s trip to the Netherlands.

It's time to go home after finishing everything tomorrow.

When I went out, I saw a middle-aged man wearing glasses waiting outside.

He was about to speak: "Sir, I'm from the Daily News..."

But Zhao Chuanxin pushed him away: "Don't block the way!"

reporter:"……"

Zhao Chuanxin pushed him away and walked away.

In addition to the moment of Noordenburg, the energy fluctuation convergence rune fragments were activated, and the holy light channel was opened to teleport to the white house courtyard of Quetshalan.

It was two o'clock in the afternoon in the Netherlands, but only six in the morning in Quetzalan.

Zhao Chuanxin didn't have lunch, so he can have breakfast here.

While the landlord's stupid son was not here, he released the digging puppets and puppet slaves to work, cooked for himself, and Xingyue manipulated the black puppet craftsmen to build machines for him.

During breakfast, Xingyue suddenly said to him, "When digging the bunker, I found a body buried in the soil behind the white house. The face is somewhat similar to Urquidi Gomez, but the age of the flesh and blood, according to my analysis, is younger than Urquidi Gomez. I guess it should be his brother Nachito Gomez. Judging from the degree of decay, he died before you first came here."

Zhao Chuanxin said "Hey".

Of course he didn't kill the person.

Nachito Gomez is also a thug for Camilo Toric, a large landowner in Quetzalan, and has an even more violent temper than his brother.

Technically, the White House was his.

He was buried behind the white house.

Zhao Chuanxin asked: "Do you know how he died?"

Xingyue replied: "He probably died from a blunt object smashing his head. I need you to dig out the body and analyze the wound."

"Forget it, it's disgusting. Let him die. It's none of our business. Let's go around it and dig somewhere else."

He needed a large underground bunker to store his personal belongings.

Just finished eating and am about to wash the dishes.

Zhao Chuanxin heard a woman screaming outside.

He walked out the door, put his hands on the awning and looked around, his expression became tangled.

If you go to a place where you are unfamiliar with the place and see someone committing rape.

To care or not to care?

Waiting online, very urgent, my skirt is about to be torn...

Salma was pinned to the ground by Urquidi Gomez, the coral and turquoise chains on her arms had been torn off, and her colorful, wide, pleated floral skirt had been torn open.

"Urquidi, let me go, my father will not forgive you."

"Haha, I saw everything you did with Father José Terreros. Why are you pretending to be a chaste woman in front of me?"

"You are talking nonsense, let me go! Ah..."

tear...

Another piece of Salma's skirt was torn off.

"what……"

Salma continued to scream.

Urquidi Gomez had a fierce look on his face and was about to take further action when he was suddenly hit on the head from behind. He rolled his eyes and fell to the ground.

The first thing Salma saw was a row of incredibly white and dense teeth, and then the smiling face of the stranger.

He was holding up a hard, dry cob of corn.

This is what he used to hit Urquidi Gomez on the head.

She heaved a sigh of relief, luckily the man rescued her with a corn cob.

Just as he was about to speak, he saw the stranger unbuckling his belt and saying, "Haha, now it's my turn."

Salma: "..."

(End of this chapter)