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After handing over the drawings to Li Yunshan who came here specially, Zhao Zhenzhong said to him again: "You go back to the machinery company to arrange it. In two days, we will go to Boston with us, and take you to the artillery factory built by a few American friends."

Li Yunshan, who was immersed in the drawings and was amazed at the several vehicles designed by Zhao Zhenzhong, heard the order and raised his head and asked, "Uncle Master, can I bring a few more people? Let everyone go over and open their eyes?"

"That factory produces mortars and other artillery, and it is closely related to mechanical processing and metal materials. It is indeed beneficial for you to go and see it." Zhao Zhenzhong pondered, "However, I don't know the specific situation there. It's better to bring a few people for the first time. In addition to you, I will bring Yu Wentian from the machining factory and Jiang Fengxue from the Metallurgical Materials Laboratory. If it's convenient there, we will organize everyone to visit later."

Li Yunshan thought that this was true, so he nodded and agreed, and took the drawings back to the machinery company to arrange the arrangement as if he had obtained a treasure.

Two days later, Zhao Zhenzhong and his group of six people rushed from New York to Boston by train, and first gathered with Liu Chenghai and other overseas students from Boston. Half a month ago, after learning that Zhao Zhenzhong had arrived in New York, Liu Chenghai and others wanted to go to New York to meet him, but were told that Zhao Zhenzhong would visit everyone before the end of the month, so Liu Chenghai and others had to wait patiently. Now that everyone meets, they naturally have to reminisce about the past and lively. Liu Chenghai was even more excited after receiving the letter from his domestic relatives transferred by Zhao Zhenzhong.

After the lively, Zhao Zhenzhong learned about the operating conditions of the electrical appliance company established here from Liu Chenghai. Thanks to the efforts of Zhou Hao and others, the electrical appliance company can now produce fluorescent lamps, electric fans, washing machines, radios and other daily household appliances, and the benefits are also very good. In addition, the electrical appliance company has been preparing to open an electrical appliance production branch in a factory near New York in a month or two to provide products and services to New York City nearby.

However, when Zhao Zhenzhong said he was going to find Courtman, White and others and to visit the artillery factory they built, Liu Chenghai said hesitantly: "Uncle Master, in the first half of the year, I heard that the artillery factory was basically in a state of suspension."

"Stop production? How could it be? The mortars produced in their factory have good sales?" Zhao Zhenzhong asked in disbelief.

"It shouldn't be true. When I got the bullet production line from White at the end of 27, I also visited the artillery factory. It was quite prosperous at that time." Zhou Hao was also a little confused.

Liu Chenghai scratched his head and said, "I don't know why they stopped production. However, the addresses of Courtman and White have not changed much. I can take my uncle to find them tomorrow."

The next morning, with a lot of question marks, Zhao Zhenzhong and others drove to find the residence of Cottman under the leadership of Liu Chenghai. Cottman had never met Zhao Zhenzhong since he returned to China in 26 years, which was considered a reunion after a long separation. He also heard that Zhao Zhenzhong was here to give him dividends from Sihai Industrial in the past two years, so Cottman was naturally particularly enthusiastic.

"Praise you, Zhao! You always make people feel caring." Seeing the US dollar check handed over by Zhao Zhenzhong, Courtman smiled and said with a hint of compliment.

Zhao Zhen muttered in the center: "Your brother is probably the green dollar bill that praises you!" Resisting the contempt in his heart, Zhao Zhenzhong smiled and said, "Are we all friends? This is what it should be. By the way, how is that artillery factory now?"

After hearing Zhao Zhenzhong's question, Courtman's expression became a little embarrassed and said embarrassedly: "The factory is now producing a small number of mortars to meet the order needs of the US Army, the rest are basically at a standstill."

"Why is this happening? Is it because sales or profits are not good?" Zhao Zhenzhong asked.

"No, Zhao, your light mortar is very creative. Our products have also entered the procurement scope of the US Army, with good sales and good profits. Fat even introduced two 75-caliber, 105-caliber artillery and shell production lines from Germany at a low price, ready to do a big move. But from the end of 26, for some reasons, the factory gradually became what it is now." Courtman explained awkwardly.

The story starts with Fat Jack's friend in 25 years helping Chen's rubber industry to be listed in the United States.

During that listing, due to the efforts of several of Fat Jack's stock brokers and friends, the Nanyang Chen's listing industry achieved very considerable returns. Of course, Fat Jack's brokers and friends also benefited a lot. Fat Jack was envious and full of longing for the stock market. However, due to the 26-year recession in the US stock market and the great decline in the rubber industry, the prospects for light mortars were good, and they made considerable returns that year. Fat Jack did not shake the idea of ​​developing and strengthening the artillery factory. Even in the middle of 26 years, he also introduced two artillery and shell production lines from other American arms manufacturers that were different from the existing regulations of the United States. According to the plan of Fat Jack and White, the factory that could only produce mortars would be expanded into a large artillery manufacturer with the ability to produce mortars, 75-caliber, 105-caliber artillery and corresponding shells.

However, things changed when the US stock market began to rise continuously in 27 years. Fat Jack, who owned the most shares in the Artillery Factory, used his shares in the Artillery Factory as a collateral and invested a large amount of money into the stock market. As the US stock market was in a rising trend throughout the year in 27 years, Fat Jack's blind investment actually received a generous return. At the end of 1927, Fat Jack showed up and encouraged White and Courtman to invest in the stock market. Seeing Fat Jack's investment in the stock market earned less than a year

With huge returns, White and Courtman were also tempted and mortgaged their shares in the artillery factory and invested them in the US stock market after obtaining funds. At the same time, after accounting, the three decided to suspend the production and development of 75-caliber and 105-caliber artillery and invest relevant production funds into the stock market. In Fat Jack's words, "Now, you can get at least 50% of the profits per year in the stock market. If you produce artillery, you will have less than 20% of your annual profit in peacetime, and you have to work hard to open up sales. Comparison between the two sides, fools will not invest in the stock market!"

Under the influence of the bull market, by the end of 28, Fat Jack, White and Courtman, three people who didn't know much about the stock market, had all achieved considerable returns. This made the three people's desire for the stock market uncontrollable. If the artillery factory had not accepted the US Army's order for mortar production and was responsible for providing a certain number of mortars every year, I'm afraid the entire factory would have been completely suspended now.

After saying that, Courtman felt a little embarrassed. After all, Zhao Zhenzhong has a certain proportion of patent income for the mortar. Now the factory is in this state due to the decision of the three, which undoubtedly has a negative impact on Zhao Zhenzhong's income.

After listening to Courtman's statement, Zhao Zhenzhong felt a little incredible. These guys are really profit-seeking and can do such things. But after thinking about it, Zhao Zhenzhong still reminded: "Mr. Courtman, we have known each other for many years. You know that I have never done anything to be sorry to my friends." Seeing Courtman nodding and admitting, Zhao Zhenzhong continued: "If you can trust me, then withdraw funds from the stock market as soon as possible. You have been in China for a long time. You should know that there is an old saying in China, called 'Flowers are not red', which means that even the red flowers will wither one day. Calculate the rise of the US stock market since 27 years, it has been almost a thousand days, right? It shouldn't always rise."

"Zhao, what do you mean is that the stock market's upward momentum will reverse?" Since he invested in the stock market, he has made great returns. Now it is the time to be proud. Now he hears Zhao Zhenzhong say that the stock market may reverse, which is naturally unbelievable. "But whether it is former President Coolidge, the bankers on Wall Street today, and some other big names, they all believe that the US economy is still good and the stock market will still remain prosperous."

"Haha, Mr. Courtman, you know I don't know what the stock market is like here, I'm just reminding you." Zhao Zhenzhong didn't talk much about the stock market, but reminded Courtman on the other hand: "I think you should at least withdraw some of the funds from the stock market. If the stock market continues to rise, you will only make less money; and if the stock market goes bad, you will lose a lot less. This is at least an insurance method."

After listening to Zhao Zhenzhong's suggestions, Courtman was a little moved: "Zhao, my friend, although I can't believe that the stock market will become bad, I believe in the ancient wisdom of the Chinese people, and thank you for your reminder. I will seriously consider your suggestions."

"Haha, we are old friends, so it's time to remind you." Zhao Zhenzhong saw that Courtman couldn't listen to it for a while, so he responded with a smile. Then, he proposed the purpose of the trip: "Mr. Courtman, although I designed that lightweight mortar a few years ago, I have never seen that artillery factory. Can you take us to see it?"

"It's OK. I have time now, so I can set off right away." Courtman replied very readily.

Then, under the leadership of Courtman, Zhao Zhenzhong and his group drove to the artillery factory in the suburbs of Boston.

Judging from the scope occupied by the factory walls, the area of ​​this artillery factory is indeed quite large, and there are also factory buildings arranged in it. However, since only the mortar production line in the entire factory is still operating normally, most other factory workshops are in a state of suspension, and many places in the factory are already covered with weeds, showing a declining scene, which seems to indicate the arrival of a major crisis in advance.
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