Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

When Ford used to design racing cars, he sent an order to Goodyear for special tires.Although, Ford's order was less than a hundred dollars.But.Goodyear delivered according to quality and quantity.Ford's red racing cars won championships in various competitions.Goodyear also wrote to Ford specifically: "The world's number one racing car, don't forget that the tires on the car are made by Goodyear."

This time, Ford sent an order worth $50 to Goodyear.this order.The profit per tire is not huge, but the quantity wins, the overall profit will be more than $7.Moreover, Ford and Goodyear signed a long-term supply agreement.On this basis, it also bought 10% of the shares of Goodyear Company for US$30.

Ford was busy for a while, sending orders to various auto parts suppliers.In fact, Zhonghua Automobile Company did not have enough technology and equipment to produce these parts at this time. Fortunately, this is Detroit. As long as they show the drawings, most of them can find suitable manufacturers to produce parts for them.It is also this convenient environment that enables the new company to develop more than 30 different models of cars in just a few months from research and development to experimentation and finalization.

In the garage, Qiao Zhiyong saw a shape that looked like a carriage, and found it very novel, and kept wandering in front of the car.

"This is a Model A car I personally designed. This car is 6 feet wide and 10 feet long. It has two cylinders and an 8-horsepower engine. It can reach a top speed of 30 miles per hour." Ford proudly introduced his own car. designed products.

Resurgence: World War II Chapter 488 Auto Show

"How much does this car cost?"

"It won't cost more than $500." Ford explained that because the car is mostly made of tinplate, it is solid and durable, and some luxury cars are actually no more technologically advanced than cheap ordinary cars.It's just that these luxury cars are popular to use silver or aluminum as the outer shell of the car, so the cost is naturally high.

The production cost of this car is only more than 450 US dollars. If other expenses are included, the total cost will be controlled within 600 US dollars.There are two models of this car, one with a hood and one without a hood.It costs $850 with a canopy.It's only $750 without the canopy.Cadillac, the overlord of the US auto industry, sells its "streamlined car" for $1200 for a two-seater and $2750 for a four-seater.

"We can consider holding a small auto show in Detroit's well-known plazas, open-air parks, etc., and select a few of the designed car products for exhibition. Any citizen can enjoy a free test drive experience. In this way, we will You can grasp people's market reaction to the company's cars." Qiao Zhiyong's words seemed to be a senior auto market analysis expert.

"Yes! How did I not think of that? You are an astonishing man."

Qiao Zhiyong said unhurriedly: "Next week, the first New York Auto Show will open. I believe our car will be a blockbuster in the auto show due to its practicality and cheapness!"

"New York Auto Show? How come I've never heard of it?"

Qiao Zhiyong smiled and said, "That was funded by the Qiao Group."

Ford suddenly realized that he admired the Chinese businessman from the bottom of his heart, as if everything was in his expectation, it was amazing!

Five days later, Ford left Detroit for New York with a total of 50 Model A cars.

Although horse-drawn carriages were the main means of transportation in cities in this era, people were no longer unfamiliar with the automobile industry, and because trains, bicycles, trams and other means of transportation were launched successively, people would not be as repulsive to new means of transport as they were at first.

Madison Square in the center of New York City is crowded with people.

The New York Auto Show sponsored by Joe Group has attracted tens of thousands of Americans to visit. People are very new to the form of the auto show, and many people want to take this opportunity to see the elegant demeanor of Mr. Qiao Zhiyong, a Chinese giant.

A large number of international automobile companies came to New York with their new products.The much-anticipated Oldsmobile, Cadillac holding high the luxury banner, and the veteran kings of the Chinese auto industry, Mercedes-Benz and Daimler, were also invited to the exhibition site, attracting a large number of American citizens to visit. We know that these two companies are the flags and leaders of the world's auto industry, and their products are also the best in the world.

Italy's Fiat, France's Renault, Britain's Royal Motors, etc. Although these companies have only risen for a few years, the European auto industry has a longer history than the United States, so it has attracted a lot of attention.Originally, these European companies were unwilling to travel across the ocean to participate in the United States. To be honest, they did not approve of the format of the exhibition, and what they needed was to actually accept orders.But this time they received an invitation letter jointly issued by the George Group and the Rothschild family. They are still relatively unfamiliar with the George Group, but no one dares to treat Rothschild's invitation as a trifle unless he does not want to be there. Europe is messed up.

However, regardless of whether it is the American auto industry or the auto industry from China and Europe, nine out of ten are luxury models with exquisite workmanship, which are specially built for the rich, but do not consider the spending power of the ordinary working class.

because.Most luxury cars are priced above $1500.such a price.So many people can only starve.There is no so-called installment payment in this era.It is difficult to come up with such a large amount of funds quickly.

"Hi, Ford, what a coincidence, you are also here to participate in the exhibition?" Henry Leland, the general manager of Cadillac, came over to greet Ford, with a very disdainful tone, "I heard that you were lucky enough to find With a big backer like the Qiao Group, I hope you won't disappoint your investors again this time."

There was already a feud between Ford and Leland, and he hated this scheming businessman very much, but he still had to show a gentleman in front of so many car manufacturers and audiences, so he said: "Mr. Are you there? How is the cooperation with William Murphy, a greedy lumber merchant? If you are not happy, I sincerely invite you to join Zhonghua Motor Company, I just need a deputy like you!"

A dark cloud flashed across Lilan's face. Knowing that the other party was also mocking him, he pretended not to know, shook his head and said, "Murphy and I have no conflict of ideas. I agree with his idea of ​​producing luxury cars. As for your Ordinary citizens make cars, and I respect the idea, but I don't agree with it."

There was only a burst of excitement in front, and the two followed the sound. It turned out that a large group of car enthusiasts were watching the new Cadillac A-type car launched by Cadillac.This car is also somewhat similar to the shape of a carriage, but the interior decoration is extremely elegant.

Surprisingly, this beautiful car was on sale at the auto show for $750!

At the same time, people are surprised to find that Ford Model A and Cadillac Model A are very similar in appearance.The reason is that Cadillac's investors had Ford's design drawings, and there is almost no difference between the two except for the engine and decoration of the car.

"What's wrong with a Ford Model A and a Cadillac Model A? Who copied whom?"

"Ford Model A is so rubbish that it dares to be priced at $750. Cadillac Model A looks much better than this, and it's the same price as yours."

The people who visited talked a lot.

Ford couldn't help being startled when he heard it, but when he took a closer look, it really looked alike.However, according to the promotional materials, the Cadillac Model A car has a single-cylinder engine, while the Ford Model A car has a twin-cylinder engine.However, because Leland designed a single-cylinder engine with excellent performance, a full 10 horsepower, Ford was inferior to Leland in designing engines, and Dodge Brothers could not produce as much as Leland, a master of precision.So, if it really compares.The Ford Model A was a complete failure against the Cadillac Model A.

However, Ford quickly seized on the advantages of its own cars: simple driving, only one person.

Therefore, Ford began to explain to these potential consumers: "Although our A-type car is inconspicuous, it is solid and durable, and the driving, maintenance and other processes are much simpler than other cars. It is also much cheaper. More importantly, we provide ten-year maintenance and maintenance for each car sold by the company. Except for the core components such as the engine, we only charge the cost price for the replacement of other components, and do not charge any labor The cost of service.” Of course, the concept of after-sales service proposed by Ford was instigated by Qiao Zhiyong in advance, and how Qiao Zhiyong mastered these advanced sales concepts, of course, came from the talented emperor in Beijing.

"Really?" The audience in front of the Ford booth was excited.

"If you don't believe me, you can test drive."

At this time, some people also began to test drive. After a few laps on the special track, the test drivers were hooked.

As a result, more and more consumers began to leave the Cadillac exhibition area and buy Ford Model A cars instead.In just half a day, 50 Ford Model A cars were sold out.

When a customer pays cash and is ready to leave.Ford said: "Wait. Please leave your name and contact information. There is a maintenance card attached to the car. If the car fails, you can contact our engineers for door-to-door service. Our new repair point information is also sent by mail at any time. way to notify you."

Of course, after-sales service car owners are a little skeptical. They buy a Ford Model A mainly because it is cheap, solid, and durable. They don't believe that they will get a ten-year service at such a low price.Not only that, Ford also asked the company's engineers to explain the technical details of the car's driving to every consumer who bought a Ford car, and made a demonstration, so the audience at the exhibition were attracted by this innovative behavior Later, after all Ford cars were sold out, many people asked for orders. In another afternoon, Zhonghua Motor Company received orders for more than 400 Ford Model A cars.

The haughty Leland was completely taken aback by this astonishing spectacle!By comparison, Cadillac ended up selling only nine of its 80 Model A cars.

After the New York Auto Show, the Ford Model A, as the cheapest cheap car at the show, garnered a lot of coverage in auto magazines.

Zhonghua Automobile Company ushered in batch after batch of orders.

In the next two months, Zhonghua Automobile Company sold more than 700 Model A cars, with a profit of 40 US dollars, and became a leader in the automotive industry.

Just as the Qiao Group was making great strides in the United States, the domestic war in China had shown a completely reversed momentum.

"After Liu Cunhou led the 20th Army to occupy Leigu City, he took another vigorous effort to capture Tonggu, Bagu, and Pasheng. At present, Liu Cunhou's troops and the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd Army of Huwei Army are joining forces in Yangon, and 10,000+ troops are in charge. The siege has become three layers, and the city of Yangon is at stake. On the other hand, the Zhenwei Army led by Feng Yuxiang went deep into Vietnam. Straight to Vientiane. Our army has already shrunk to Thailand and Malaysia. If this momentum continues, these two provinces will not be able to survive for long." In the Singapore Governor's Palace, Lu Zongyu reported the battle situation to Yuan Shikai worriedly.

ps: Foretell in advance that after the counter-insurgency, there will be the germination and development of militaristic forces in Germany and Japan, as well as the establishment of the Soviet regime, and the outbreak of World War II will accelerate.

Resurgence: World War II Chapter 489 Attack on the Malay Peninsula

Listening to Lu Zongyu's report, Yuan Shikai's headache was about to split, and his chest was full of disgust, and he spurted blood on the ground. Lu Zongyu, Liang Shiyi and others who were standing by were all panicked, "Call Lang Zhong quickly, call Lang Zhong quickly! The maid, Xiang Lan, hurried over to caress Yuan Shikai's back.

Yuan Shikai waved his hands at the crowd, his facial muscles twisted in pain: "No need, I won't die yet. The United States promised us that if there is an incident in the three provinces of the South China Sea, they will definitely send troops to support us. Why hasn't there been any movement yet!"

Lu Zongyu looked at Liang Shiyi, and said with a bitter face: "My lord, the Americans are fools. When we first sent troops, the army went all the way north as if entering no one's land. They captured Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Burma provinces. When the Americans saw that our soldiers were fierce, they immediately sent a batch of military supplies. Later, when the imperial court sent troops, our army lost consecutive battles. There is no way to send troops to support us, and even the military supplies behind are not provided. Besides, the main force of the Nanyang Fleet has already moved south to blockade the Philippine waters, and the American warships dare not come to provoke us. My lord, let's think about the way out."

Yuan Shikai took the case and scolded: "The Americans are really cowards. How did they promise us at the beginning, how many big words they uttered, saying that as long as we send troops, they will send the Far East Fleet to Taiwan, Fujian, and Guangdong. Waiting for the coastal cities to attack us on both sides. Now it seems that we have been fooled. It is all my fault that Mr. Yuan, who has been shrewd all his life, has lost his head in the end. Alas... now there is no way out, only desperate, and we will get back whatever we say. Lose ground, otherwise, none of you, me, and all those involved in the incident will survive!"

Lu Zongyu and the others all had a cold breath from the back of their necks, you looked at me, I looked at you, and finally bowed their heads with a long sigh.

Malaysia, Penang.

The name Penang is taken from the betel nut trees that spread all over the island. It is located on the coast of the northwest of Malaysia Road. It is one of the most picturesque and romantic cities in the East, covering an area of ​​about 285 square meters. There is a strait in the middle between Penang Island, which is about 760 kilometers away, and the long and narrow Whistley Province, which is about [-] square kilometers, and the closest point on both sides is three kilometers away.

Penang was discovered in 1786 by Captain Wright of the British Navy.Colonel Wright took over the jurisdiction of Penang on behalf of the East India Company after promising the Sultan of Kedah that the British would protect Kedah from Siamese aggression.When Wright arrived, the island was sparsely populated.There are stories that Wright used cannons to shoot gold nuggets inland to encourage workers to help develop the land.

He renamed the island Prince of Wales Island because it coincided with the prince's birthday when he acquired the island.He quickly developed Georgetown, and soon, he also occupied a piece of land adjacent to the mainland, which was later called the province of Sewai.Wright developed George Town into a duty-free port. He also encouraged the local residents to reclaim land as much as possible. Driven by Wright, the population of this originally barren and uninhabited island was as high as 19 at the turn of the 20th and 1th centuries. million people.

At around 5:20 in the morning on May 6th, the blue sky in Penang was clean, but Yuan Shikai's army guarding Penang did not know that an unprecedented storm was coming!

When the patrol soldiers of the 3rd Brigade of Yuan Ni's [-]th Army guarding Penang found the dots of warships on the sea, they panicked. When those warships fired at Penang, they finally knew that it was time to come It is here, but this seems to be earlier than expected, because in their consideration, the enemy should land on the coast from Ranong to Phuket instead of choosing them to land on Penang Island. However, now they are worried that all It's useless, I can only fire back at the warships at sea, but, apart from the coastal defense guns in Penang, which have some effect on warships, do those mountain artillery have any effect on warships?The answer seems to have been clearly told to them, and for them, a day of suffering began...