Although the cooperation with German industrial and commercial enterprises is quite comprehensive and bold, Chen Wenqiang does not rely entirely on Germany.●⌒, after all, with competitors, he can get along well with them and get more discounts.

First, it was tempting, and then gradually deepening, Chen Wenqiang's cooperation with the United States was increasing. The Germans could see this clearly.

If it was the German government, it might be regarded as the basis of the three-party alliance between China, the United States and Germany, and it was Chen Wenqiang who was gradually achieving their common goals; for German industrial and commercial enterprises, it might be regarded as a competitor, and it was Chen Wenqiang's strategy to walk on two legs in order to avoid being restrained.

The benefits of doing this are obvious, of course for Chen Wenqiang. Especially with the continuous increase of Chen Wenqiang's power in Hunan, Hubei and Guangdong, the capital output of U.S. and Virtue can smoothly enter the Central and South China regions that were difficult to gain a foothold and develop before, and thus compete with old powers such as Britain and France. The more Chen Wenqiang's value is highlighted, the greater the discounts given by U.S. and Virtue industrial and commercial enterprises, and they all want to maintain and make good contact with this spokesperson.

This also allowed Chen Wenqiang to make trouble and gain more and greater benefits when seeking loans and technical support. You should know that the technological levels of the great powers such as Britain, France, Germany and the United States were generally not much different. Even if they had some outstanding advantages, they were not so absolute, and they could not reach a far-reaching level.

For example, the submarines that Chen Wenqiang has always been interested in, in terms of technology at that time, the United States, France, Britain, and Germany were almost at the same level. Even the United States and France were still ahead of the technology. For example, the United States successfully built the "Holan-6" submarine, equipped with a gasoline engine and an electric motor with batteries as the energy. It was the first newest submarine to use dual-propulsion; American youth Simon Lake pioneered the submarine with a double-layer shell structure, and the submarine "Protector" made by it even allowed crews to enter and exit the submarine underwater.

Therefore, when Chen Wenqiang negotiated with the Germans to buy and build submarines, he could put forward quite strict conditions, such as accompanying drawings and technology, hiring technicians, etc. Of course, Chen Wenqiang, who has always been paying attention to the latest progress in scientific and technological and military weapons in various countries, did not regard Germany as his only support. Instead, he recruited talents and formed his own submarine research institution.

For example, the first submarine "Agur" he built, the Yagur, was very similar to a modern submarine (with a command platform). The upward and downward are also relatively stable, and can extend the snorkel used for the internal combustion engine to work underwater at an appropriate depth, thus extending the submarine's underwater residence time. The second submarine "Protector" can also send people to conduct underwater combat, mine sweeping and mine-breaking tasks.

Although Simon Lake really wanted to dedicate its submarine to his motherland to fight against the enemy, the US Navy rejected Lake's kindness. Just when Lake had to go abroad to seek his own position, Chen Wenqiang extended an olive branch through Luo Mai and recruited him. This not only enriched the technical strength of the submarine development agency set up by Chen Wenqiang, but also prevented the talents of a generation of submarine inventors from being buried, which was a win-win result.

Learn, absorb, improve, and surpass.

This is Chen Wenqiang's consistent policy in science and technology, especially the submarine weapon is not valued by the navies of various countries. He has a serious understanding of its role and status in war, and he only uses it as an auxiliary force for nearshore. Navy powers such as Britain and the United States even believe that submarines are just a sneak attack weapon for weak countries.

In this case, Chen Wenqiang felt that concentrating manpower and material resources and vigorously conducting research and manufacturing might lead in submarine technology.

Of course, others cannot guess Chen Wenqiang's true thoughts, and Henman is the same. Although he has expectations for the Sino-US-German alliance, before it becomes a fact, Germany hopes to gain greater benefits in China and monopolize more industrial and commercial fields, including military ones.

"my country has built U-shaped submarines with diesel engines as the main power. There is no doubt that they are leading in submarine technology." Henman expressed his dissatisfaction in a tactful manner. "Mr. Chen has no need to hire technical talents from the United States. That American is Simon Lake, right? Do you believe that a young man can build a more advanced submarine than my country?"

Admiral Alfred Tirpitz, known as the "father of the German Navy", built the German Navy from a small offshore escort transport team into an ocean-going fleet. But Tirpitz also made an empiricist mistake, at least now, he was not interested in developing submarines, and he tended to build a large surface fleet.

But Germany's industrial manufacturing capabilities are indeed amazing. In history, it was not until 1914 that the German Navy ordered the first submarine, the U-1. By August, Germany had built twenty-eight U-type submarines, and another sixteen were under construction.

"I know this." Chen Wenqiang nodded with a smile and said, "The Navy of your country has not ordered submarines, and I know this too. So, for now, the actual combat performance of U-type submarines still has great flaws. Even so, I have ordered two. In terms of submarine technology, your country may be the leader, but some of the advantages of submarines in other countries cannot be learned. There is an old saying in China: learn from others' strengths and embrace all rivers..."

When Henman heard the old Chinese sayings, he was a little stunned and didn't understand, but he understood Chen Wenqiang's general meaning. The main thing he relied on was Germany, and other countries were just references.

"In addition, I am going to supply your country's sulfa in bulk." Chen Wenqiang looked at Henman's somewhat confused expression and smiled faintly: "The price is very discounted, twice as low as the one on the market."

"If it is granted the patent production right, that would be even better." Henman's happy expression flew out on his face, and he still said with some dissatisfaction: "Mr. Chen should know that as a special drug for inflammation, sulfonamide is very widely used."

"There are also great military value." Chen Wenqiang stretched out his finger and added: "A infected wounded soldier is cured, which is an experienced veteran, equivalent to two or three new recruits. Although I really want to use this to prove the intimacy of cooperation, the patent rights of sulfonamide are not in my hands. The inventor does not want to apply for a patent, or has longer-term plans. Therefore, I am also very sorry to have to do this to this extent."

Henman carefully examined Chen Wenqiang's expression, and he didn't believe it very much, but Chen Wenqiang had already said that, and it would be useless for him to doubt it anymore, but instead hurt his feelings.

"Although I am sorry, I also want to express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Chen on behalf of the Governor and on behalf of our government." Henman quickly gave a diplomatic rhetorical answer, "This will save the lives of countless people in our country and will also bring our friendship and cooperation to a new level."

"A new height" Chen Wenqiang pondered for a moment, nodded vigorously, and said, "It's so good. I am the one who is the most grateful for the grace. And our Chinese nation is the most important thing to pay for the grace of a drop of water. Repaying a spring of spring. Your country's selfless help will be rewarded with rich returns, not only economic interests, but also political and military. Perhaps there is no such strength yet, but there will definitely be rewards that surprise your country in the future."

"Haha, I believe it very much." Henman's smile appeared sincere and said, "There is also good news to tell Mr. Chen that after the efforts of our government, Krupp has decided to transfer the manufacturing technology of heavy artillery, and it is free. However, they hope to obtain the right to build the Guangdong Railway."

"This" Chen Wenqiang was obviously embarrassed. He smiled bitterly: "The United States has also put forward the same requirements, and the conditions are very attractive. I guess they are trying to make up for the damaged image after the US trend."

Henman was obviously a little surprised, but he had no doubt about Chen Wenqiang's words. Recently, Americans have indeed gotten very close to Chen Wenqiang. After the trend of arriving in the United States, the United States has decided to refund the Boxer Indemnity and want to re-establish the image and export capital, which is indeed reasonable.

As for the technology of making artillery, Krupp does enjoy a high reputation. But it is not realistic to say that it is ahead of the United States, France, Britain and other countries. As for now, the military technology of various countries is not much different, and no one has an overwhelming advantage.

"The specific conditions can still be discussed." Henman frowned slightly and made a concession, "or it can be built in sections, and it does not require all."

"Of course I will do my best." Chen Wenqiang was ambiguous. It can be said that he did not agree to anything, leaving only a suspense for Henman. "In fact, there are many more to build a railway. As long as the loss of road rights is not involved, it is not difficult to fight for investment rights if the public opinion is not a big deal. Mr. Henman must have heard of the Jiangsu-Zhejiang Railway Case. Yuan Shikai, who is of great power, is still in a mess and scolds. How dare I take the world's most disobedient violation?"

Building railways requires a lot of investment, which is in line with the need for monopoly capital to export "surplus capital" to China and obtain high profits. Of course, for the corrupt and weak Qing court, the great powers often seized the privileges of administrative power, mining rights and commercial tax reduction and exemption along the railway while investing in China's railways. Therefore, the great powers were particularly keen on the competition for road rights, and railway investment has always been the largest investment project by the great powers.

However, since Chen Wenqiang took advantage of the contradictions of the great powers and took advantage of Germany's eagerness to enter the sphere of influence of Britain and France, and won the capital war, he turned the loan of the Guangdong-Han Railway into a commercial loan and a joint venture, thus protecting the right to road beyond economic interests. If there is any domestic loan to borrow foreign money to build a railway, it will only cause public resentment and constant scolding.

"It is not impossible to imitate the Guangdong-Hankou Railway example." Hengman heard Chen Wenqiang's implication, thought for a while, and said, "We can always sit down and have a good talk, which will make Mr. Chen embarrassed or affect Mr. Chen's reputation, and we will not do anything."

"Thank you for your understanding and understanding of me." Chen Wenqiang expressed his gratitude with a sincere smile, paused for a moment, and said: "I also have good news to tell you that Qiangzhuo Laboratory has made progress in the research of plastics. The world's first synthetic fiber was born, and I named it nylon."

Henman blinked in confusion and asked, "What is the practical value of this nylon?"

"The appearance and gloss of this fiber are no less than natural silk, and their wear resistance and strength exceed any fiber at that time, and the raw materials are cheaper." Chen Wenqiang explained with a smile: "Not to talk about civilians, just military use. Nylon can produce military tents, aircraft tire cords, military uniforms and other military products. Well, if you study in depth, it is still an important engineering plastic, which can replace wear-resistant parts of mechanical equipment and replace wear-resistant parts of copper and alloys as wear-resistant parts of equipment."

"Such a wide range of uses?" Henman's eyes lit up.

"Of course." Chen Wenqiang raised his eyebrows complacently, "Because of your country's sincerity, I will be very happy to carry out research and development with your country's scientific research institutions so that it can occupy the international market as soon as possible."

"Mr. Chen's knowledge and talent are really amazing." Henman sighed repeatedly, "It's really a blessing to be able to cooperate with Mr. Chen."

"It is also my luck to be able to cooperate with your country." Chen Wenqiang reached out to grasp Henman, which means that the mutually beneficial cooperation between the two sides can last for a long time.

Chen Wenqiang is not without malicious intentions when it comes to cooperation with Germany, and he is afraid that there will be not much in his heart. Because as long as one battle begins, all kinds of investments in Germany in China will be lost. It doesn’t matter to give the Germans some cheaper now. However, Chen Wenqiang knows this historical event and others don’t know it, so he doesn’t understand what he does. In order to avoid being called a “traitor” whom thousands of people point to, Chen Wenqiang must also have a limit.

Now that the Americans are being brought up, Chen Wenqiang is at ease and is fooling between the two to get the greatest discount and the most benefits.

As for sulfonamide, it has a wide antibacterial spectrum, accurate efficacy, stable properties, easy to use, cheap price, and easy to preserve for a long time. It is also a special medicine for epidemic meningitis, pneumonia, sepsis, etc. Chen Wenqiang has always regarded it as the most valuable weapon. He will not let it go easily without getting the best benefits.

Not applying for a patent makes it difficult for people to know exactly the true source of sulfonamide; it is gradually introduced to the market at a price of dozens of times, and speaking with the efficacy is relatively slow, but it guarantees huge profits. Nowadays, in addition to the Southwest Revolutionary Army, the large-scale supply of sulfonamide is mostly distributed by branches of the Revival Association. From China to Southeast Asia, to Europe and the United States, its reputation has been established, and its efficacy has been recognized. It is in short supply as a variety of magical drugs to resist inflammation.

When visiting Germany, Chen Wenqiang gave Emperor William a bottle of sulfonamide, hoping to get benefits in the future. Obviously, the value of sulfonamide has now been paid attention to by the Germans, so Chen Wenqiang will of course use bulk supply and preferential prices as an important bargaining chip.

……………………(To be continued.)
Chapter completed!