Chapter 28: The Embryonic Form of an Industrial Zone

  As for the processing of down jackets, Yang Feng had previously visited a factory and although he didn't quite understand it, one thing was clear: it's all about the processing of down feathers. As for how to turn them into clothes, he believed those female workers were far more knowledgeable than him, and the numerous down jacket renovation shops on the streets proved this point.

  Beiping City is not short of people, a huge city with tens of millions of people, the number of factories is pitifully small, and there are many young women who have nothing to do at home. You say it's a bit difficult for them to operate machines, but if you want to make clothes, I estimate that no training is needed.

  It's easier to talk about wages, the female workers' wages are already low, and with a large number of refugees from Northeast China pouring in, these people have trouble getting enough food, let alone having the qualifications to ask for more, just giving them two dollars is fine.

  Down processing equipment is easy to say, no more than fluffing, washing and drying. You don't need to buy advanced models, the most backward ones that are about to be eliminated are fine. Just can't use those computer-controlled digital devices, small machines used by small workshops are enough.

  The key is the material, goose down, duck down, and it seems that goose down is the best, while duck down is mainly white duck, grey duck, and other types are not welcome. This point depends on the landlord who stamps his foot and trembles with rage.

  "Mr. Xu, as for the raw materials, it's up to you. Goose down is the best, and duck down should be from white ducks. The quality of feathers also varies by season, with winter being the best. I'll help you sort out a standard later, and you can review it when you get back." Yang Feng said respectfully to Xu E'ba.

  Xu old man, about sixty years old, dry and short, with white hair, stroking his goat beard said: "Yang Xian nephew rest assured, other things I dare not guarantee, you want to say duck feathers goose feathers what, Baiyangdian wants how much there is, at worst afterwards every day eat goose duck."

  He said that Yang Feng's brain moved, if in the future White River Wetland large-scale breeding of geese and ducks, there will definitely be a problem of overeating, it would not be bad to get them a few cheap roasting duck machines, anyway Beijingers love to eat roast duck, Quanjude is a bit expensive, but the 15 yuan per piece in the later generations is very suitable for mass consumption.

  "Roast duck by electric oven? Oh dear, electricity in Beijing is not cheap." Wang Chuanming said with deep feeling.

  "We can generate our own power! Let's get a few generators and set up a power plant, burning coal only costs a little money? Moreover, all the machines I've got are electric, using other people's electricity is not cost-effective. Later on, we'll have enough electricity for our own industries, and besides, let's allocate some to the workers so their families can roast ducks, make pancakes and stuff, it's also a way for us to show we care about the workers!"

  Yang Feng didn't say, by then collecting electricity fees can still earn back a part, and this way the workers are tightly bound, even if they want to go on strike or something in the future, they have to consider what a family eats first.

  A few people were very interested in his proposal, and their factories were not far apart. Once the power plant is opened, they can all use it, but investment and technical issues need to be resolved.

  "As for the funds, everyone can chip in and solve it. As for the technology, it's even easier to handle, we can just invite foreign experts! The US economy has almost collapsed, with more than half of the country's workers unemployed. As long as we offer suitable wages, we can get as many people as we want." Yang Feng said with a wave of his hand.

  A future industrial zone was thus settled.

  "Brother Wang, I don't know what the current situation is like for domestic steel mills?" After the opening ceremony, Yang Feng specially invited Wang Chuanming to the small red building, asking while drinking tea.

  "What other steel mills are left in the country?" Wang Chuanming said with a bitter smile.

  "What about the Hanyang Ironworks?" Yang Feng was taken aback.

  "It's been years since the production stopped, after the Japanese took control of Hanyeping through loans, they've been messing around with the production and operation, and finally ruined the factory, leaving only the Daye Iron Mine to supply them with iron ore." Wang Chuanming said with a cold smile.

  "Wow, this is exactly the same trick those modern foreign giants use to play Chinese domestic brands to death. First, they invest and control the equity, then they play you into bankruptcy. Once you're done for, the market becomes their own domain."

  Yang Feng couldn't help but feel a wave of emotion.

  "What about the others?" he asked again.

  "There is one in Shijingshan, but it was only half-built because of the constant fighting and couldn't be completed. The Shanghai Xinhe Steel Plant also went bankrupt due to losses and worker unrest. Now there are only a few small steel furnaces operating domestically, with an annual output that's not even comparable to the Qing dynasty era, since imported steel is cheaper and nobody wants to work in this industry."

  Wang Chuanming looked at Yang Feng after finishing his words and said: "Brother Yang has a mind for the steel industry?"

  "With this idea in mind, I have some new steel technology on hand. If it's launched, it shouldn't be hard to sell," said Yang Feng with a nod.

  He wants to get various alloy steels, China has a lot of mineral resources, where there are what can be known by checking back, and then bring over several sets of modern steel furnaces to produce nickel steel, manganese steel, molybdenum steel, tungsten steel and so on. Later, it will be more convenient for him to play with military equipment, if modern ones can't be made, they can be made here!

  Although pulling steel directly from modern times is also a solution, that way there would be no benefit to this era. In any case, Yang Feng was still willing to do some good deeds.

  "It's pointless to talk about anything now, let's see if our army can stop the Japanese first!" Wang Chuanming sighed and said with a hint of frustration.

  A few days later, it was Yang Feng's turn to return to the modern era again. This time, he had a bit of a headache as there were too many things that needed to be brought back. There were 30,000 sets of military uniforms for the 29th Army, medicine for the Americans and Germans, Liu Haining's bicycle parts, and a large number of down jackets and small folding orders. It was estimated that even if the shuttle machine turned into a StairMaster, it still wouldn't be able to carry everything.

  "This really needs some research." He furrowed his brow and sat in the driver's seat, with a beautiful woman's portrait quietly watching him from the windshield.

  "Must you sprint through every transition?" Yang Feng asked.

  The beauty nodded.

  "How far is it?"

  "Anyway, as long as it can move!"

  "If you become a ship, how can you move on land?"

  "Put wheels on the boat!" The beauty said calmly.

  "That's it, that's easy. Let's go to the seaside, you transform into a flat-bottomed boat, slightly narrower than our garage span, about 15 meters should be fine, and 40 meters long should also work. We'll cross over the sea and appear right inside our garage, load up with cargo, then cross back, and unload at the port. Ah, I'm so clever! Coming from the sea, those people who are guessing the location of the Yanhuang lab will go crazy!" Yang Feng muttered to himself.

  Returned to the factory today, spent an afternoon on the bus, and only wrote one chapter, forgive me!