There are actually two focuses in building a factory. The first is the geographical advantage of being close to the source of raw materials. For example, Chicago is now very close to the largest iron ore in the United States, which has led to the formation of the current steel center. Carnegie, which started very early,

The family is very squeezed.

Another important point is that it is very close to the market, and the goods produced can be easily sold, which can also share the operating pressure. The market of the Republic in later generations actually focuses on the latter point. The products produced by the world factory must first be satisfied with their own.

demand, and then looking for international sales.

The benefits of being able to produce by yourself are not limited to these. First of all, regardless of the quality, you can always reduce some domestic costs. There is no need for inferior quality at all, otherwise I really agree to be stuck.

Sheffield does not need to look for examples in the history of the Soviet Union or the Republic. He just thought that since Nokia mobile phones were killed by a Trojan horse from Microsoft, the entire European mobile phone market has become a market where other mobile phone manufacturers collect IQ taxes.

The price is higher and the configuration is lower. Although the two major manufacturers of VO have long been criticized for their high prices and low configuration, in the European market, all mobile phone manufacturers are VO, and they invariably charge Europeans an IQ tax. The reason is that after the collapse of the Nokia empire, Europe

There is no mobile phone empire in the country anymore, and if there is no self-production and there is still demand, we will end up like this.

The rules of business are like this. If you want to develop and be strong, you have to be stronger than others, otherwise you will be at the mercy of others.

Sheffield chose to start with agricultural machinery because the voice of agriculture in the United States lies in the south. He has this foundation. Even if he ends up making a piece of shit, he will probably use his own land as a test product. Anyway, his family has no shortage of land and can produce it himself.

Self-sales must also be maintained.

After discussions with representatives from the Ruhr area, Sheffield finally decided to give up the idea of ​​buying land in the north, stick to the Dixie bottom line, and build the envisaged factory in Texas.

"Why build it in the south? There are obviously better conveniences in the north!" Hans didn't understand this move at all.

"Because the market is in the south, and possibly the west, I want to expand the market faster, so I need to be closer to the market. This is more convenient. As for the issue of raw materials, they are actually the same. Raw materials are transported from the north for production.

It’s the same distance as shipping the goods from the north to the south. Furthermore, I have to take into account the feelings of the citizens of the south.”

Sheffield turned a deaf ear to this kind reminder. Since both options for setting up a factory have their own pros and cons, Sheffield cannot deviate from the interests of the Dixie people. The Yankees who set up a factory from the north may not necessarily thank themselves for this work.

If you don’t give it to anyone, why should you give it to these bastards?

"Of course your idea is correct, but our layout in Germany relies on the Ruhr area. The situation is the same in all countries. It is normal for Mr. Sheffield to have his own considerations." The representative of Thyssen United Company gestured to the other Germans,

He signaled to be calm and not to get entangled in this matter again.

Even if we, the Dixie people, starve to death and jump off the stairs, we still have to hold the Yankees on our backs! How can you Germans understand the feeling of loving each other and being a family within the United States?

"The principle of resources being nearby certainly has its own advantages, but the specific situation must be analyzed in detail. The market is also very important. For us in the United States, the situation is slightly different from the situation in the German Empire." Sheffield also respects these foreign technical personnel.

The Ruhr area in Germany is indeed a typical industrial area based on the principle of proximity to resources.

The distribution of heavy industry in later generations of the Soviet Union was actually like this, as well as in the northeastern part of the Republic. This layout is actually very suitable for the layout of heavy industry, and is especially suitable for the placement of industries that are the pillars of the military. Such a layout of the military industry can avoid shortcomings to the greatest extent.

After all, military industry and civilian industry are different, and the former has its own characteristics.

On a country-by-country basis, the most feared thing is international trade and globalization. Even if a country is rich in resources, it cannot be compared with the entire world. Your domestic iron ore is not bad, but Australia’s iron ore is

It's buried shallower and of higher quality. You have a lot of oil, but Saudi Arabia not only has more oil than you, but it's also cheaper than you. This is embarrassing.

The globalization of later generations directly turned the northern industrial areas of the United States into a rust belt. If you want to restore this rust belt, the best way is to go to war. Once the war comes, these industrial areas will resume their previous prosperity, and

It must be a large-scale war, and small fights will not suffice. These industrial areas can only barely survive.

On this side, Sheffield has already set a stepping stone to enter industry. On the other side, in the political realm that escapes the sight of most citizens of the United States, a storm is brewing.

Of course, in the eyes of ordinary citizens who have nothing to do with it, this is just a spring breeze and seems to have nothing to do with them. But in the eyes of some people involved, this incident is a huge storm that has never been seen before, including Sheffield.

, many people, including Rockefeller Jr., are holding their breath, waiting for the last moment to come.

Even those who are not in the industrial field, Boston bankers and New York bankers are sitting upright, waiting for news from the House and Senate. This patent bill can decide many things, not just in the industrial field.

Standing by the window of the three-story building of the Illinois Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Association, Sheffield took out his pocket watch from his breast pocket countless times. The tension on his calm face was obvious. His other hand continued to perform meaningless activities.

It seems to be the behavior of an alcoholic.

There was a hurried call, which scared Sheffield and almost jumped up on the spot. John Connor picked up the phone and listened for a while, and respectfully said to Sheffield, "Master William, it's you who asked for you."

"William Sheffield!" Sheffield held the phone between his neck, his eyes still not leaving the pocket watch he had taken out for an unknown number of times, watching the second hand on it passing by second by second.

"William, the cross-examination of the House and Senate has been passed, and now we are waiting for President Cleveland's approval!" Sheffield could hear the feeling of relief in the tone of young Rockefeller.

On the other end of the phone, Rockefeller Jr. poured himself a glass of red wine as a reward, and said with a smile, "Many friends are very happy. This means that a new rule has been established. Come over tonight and let's talk?"

"Okay!" Sheffield put down the phone and stuffed his pocket watch into his pocket. His face was filled with a painful expression that made me want to hold back my laughter. In the end, I couldn't help but yelled wildly, "Haha, give me the patent right away."

Pick them out, start with the movie patents, and bankrupt them!"
Chapter completed!