The Iron and Steel Frenzy of the Republic of China

While speaking, Zheng Dateng was also observing Zhu Bin.From the bottom of my heart, I don't appreciate this thorn in the limelight who does things unscrupulously and doesn't like to listen to orders. Don't look at this fellow who seems to be generous in paying a lot of money to buy warships for the navy. It has nothing to do with him, Adjutant Zheng.As an outstanding soldier trained by Minister Chen himself, those rigid and strict rules and regulations have penetrated into his bones, and the ones who hate him the most are those like Zhu Bin.

But he had to admit that Zhu Bin's appearance was really good!Tall and handsome in life, unlike most people in this era, there is a heroic spirit that looks down on the world. Gu Pan is full of energy and domineering, which is very flattering. His newspaper clippings and photos were pasted crookedly on the head of the bed, and he was also suffering from lovesickness. This kid has what it takes to be a top-notch bad boy!

In addition, what surprised Zheng Dateng was that Zhu Bin didn't seem to panic or lose his composure because of a minister who took the initiative to visit. It seemed that his heartbeat didn't even speed up a beat, as if his relatives came to visit, his face was full of enthusiasm, but calm Confidence---he didn't know that this is called the superiority of the difference between generations of civilizations. According to Zhu Bin's subconscious mind, why should I make such a fuss when I entertain you, a backward aborigine, from an elite garbage guy of the interstellar era hundreds of years later?

However, Zhu Bin was still overjoyed. He laughed and stretched out his hand to hold Zheng Dateng, and said heartily: "It turns out that Adjutant Zheng is here, Zhu Bin is very honored! Please sit down!"

Zheng Dateng took off his white gloves with a stern face and gave him a firm handshake, then said expressionlessly: "Vice Captain Zhu, you're welcome, I'm here to stand up for Minister Chen, please cooperate with the deployment of defense."

The voice smelled like minus [-] degrees of ice, Zhu Bin is such a smart person, and he knew that he didn't like him very much. Of course, he would not take advantage of it, but he didn't get angry because of it. He waved his hand: "When you arrive at my site, I guarantee that there will be no safety issues. Even if the little devils send a team, I can guarantee Minister Chen's safety. Don't worry, Adjutant Zheng."

Zheng Dateng's face twitched slightly, and an evil spirit rose up in his heart involuntarily. Of course, he was angry at Zhu Bin's seemingly arrogant big talk and attitude.However, his good self-cultivation prevented him from getting angry immediately, but his eyes turned cold in an instant, staring at Zhu Bin like a knife.

Zhu Bin looked at him unambiguously with a smile, his quiet eyes seemed to be covered with a super shield, which was not affected at all.

Outside the door, Captain Wang Pingnan didn't go far at all, and listened to the commotion inside worryingly. Take control of the commanding heights, set up heavy machine guns to seal off the surrounding area, and prevent idlers from approaching, creating a tense and orderly sealed-off scene.

Not long after, a short, sturdy, dark-skinned guard trotted in and whispered something hurriedly in Zheng Dateng's ear. Adjutant Zheng's face softened a little, and he said lightly to Zhu Bin: "The Volunteer Army can do amazing things. The record is not obtained by fluke, Vice Captain Zhu's training and training skills are really good, Zheng admires it."

Seeing that he took the initiative to ease the situation, Zhu Bin waved his hands very modestly: "Adjutant Zheng, don't be so polite, we are far behind the regular army. Then what, I wonder when Minister Chen will come? Let's make preparations."

"Don't bother, Minister Chen never likes extravagance and procrastination," Zheng Dateng raised his hand to look at his watch, "It should be about to fall."

As soon as the words fell, there was a roar of cars coming from outside. Not long after, a middle-aged officer in his forties who was dressed in extremely neat and clean clothes came in first, and he didn't even let anyone inform him. His clear eyes quickly glanced at Zhu Bin, a faint smile appeared on his face, and he said in a calm voice: "You are Zhu Hanchen? You are indeed a good-looking talent. I came here without an appointment, and I hope I didn't disturb your normal work."

Zhu Bin is so sweaty, he thought that you are also a general and minister anyway, please don't be so polite, it's not good to spread the word!Quickly put away the lazy and casual face, straightened his waist and "slapped" a standard and forceful military salute, and shouted loudly: "It is Zhu Bin who is in charge, and I have seen General Chen! I don't know if the general came to inspect the work, and I am not far away. Please welcome me." You criticize a lot!"

Minister Chen returned the salute meticulously, and then said gently: "There is no need to be so polite. I am not here for the Volunteer Army, but for you personally, not to mention the word inspection. Just be casual."

"Yes!" Zhu Bin stood at attention and agreed, and then quickly invited him to take a seat. Captain Wang Pingnan had already made preparations in secret, and immediately served several cups of hot coffee. Appreciative look.

Zhu Bin was sitting on the chair opposite to Minister Chen, with only half of his buttocks on his back, and his back was straight.In his mind, he was quickly comparing the information and rumors of the general minister in front of him.

From the very beginning, the Ministry of the Navy has been the key target of Zhu Bin's series of plans, so I have collected a lot of information about Minister Chen Shaokuan, and I have done a more detailed understanding of it, and even read some articles he published in newspapers , some rumors and gossip in the market, etc., in general, this self-sacrificing, upright, outstanding, and magnanimous army is rare in the army, and it is especially rare in this era.To sum up, this is a nearly perfect professional soldier, and it is too difficult to pick out some faults from him.

For such a person, flattery, flattery, and other methods are useless. There is only one way to impress him, and that is to use your own legitimate efforts to make outstanding achievements, maintain a good military demeanor, and rely on your ability. into his eyes.

Knowing this, Zhu Bin wondered, how could this man, who has always been honest with anyone, even Commander-in-Chief Jiang, have a headache for him but could do nothing about it, why would he take the initiative to come to see him?Could it be, for the battleship? !

Chen Shaokuan observed Zhu Bin calmly, and found that the young man's every move, expression and attitude were excellent in all aspects, and he was no less than the best soldier he had ever seen. He is full of vigor, but he is calm and sophisticated, deep and introverted. From the outside, he is impeccable.

Nodding secretly, Minister Chen went straight to the point: "I'm here this time mainly because you entrust Shenchang Ocean & Co. to purchase US retired battleships. I heard that you used your personal belongings to buy two 'Florida-class' battleships as a gift to the Admiralty? "

"Yes." Zhu Bin answered simply, "I accidentally heard that the decommissioned battleships of the United States were going to be dismantled and scrapped, so I entrusted General Manager Ma Yier to contact them on my behalf, but I didn't expect a response so soon."

Zhu Bin really didn't expect to hear the news in only ten days.He didn't know that the old guy Ma Yier encountered such a big deal before he retired, and his enthusiasm was unprecedentedly high. After he got a ton of gold that day, he immediately sent a telegram to the New York headquarters to contact him, but he didn't expect that the New York side got The news was contacted immediately, but the matter was known by another rival, Westinghouse Electric. William Hunter, a senior employee of the company, immediately notified the news to his friend Kong Xiangxi.

Afterwards, the U.S. Navy was also baffled by this sudden order. These retired battleships seemed majestic, but they were nothing to the rich and powerful United States.But it will be a waste after all, and no one will get any benefit. Now that someone wants to pick up the trash, the relevant personnel suddenly stare——this is a big business worth several million dollars!These years, the global Great Depression, Wall Street elites are setting up stalls to sell apples, no one is short of money!

Therefore, the response to this matter was astounding. On the eve of Zhu Bin's riot, the US embassy and consulate in Shanghai had received a domestic communication and contacted the government for details. After all, although this transaction was privately funded, it was impossible. Sell ​​it to a private person as a yacht!The client made it clear that what he wanted was a full set of equipment!