March 1, 1941
In the office
Lin Zheng sat calmly in his chair, his expression serene.
Two generals in military uniforms stood before him.
The two army commanders of the Red Alert Group Army, General Dai An Lan and General Chu Yun Fei.
Lin Zheng: "Ahem, don't worry, both of you will have the opportunity to appear in future battles!"
Lin Zheng said earnestly: "Through our blitzkrieg strategy, our territory has tripled from the initial size, making us the dominant force in Asia... Our industrial scale will double in the coming period!"
Lin Zheng continued, "Industry is the foundation of a nation. Remember that many countries in the world simply cannot manufacture industrial steel!"
Lin Zheng paused for a few seconds.
He needed the generals to fully understand.
Lin Zheng handed the industrial development report to the two generals.
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The steel industry's annual output reached 56 million tons. The automotive industry was booming, with a total of 30,000 military trucks, civilian cars, and agricultural machinery produced.
The Red Alert military industrial complex boasted over 200 tank factories, over 200 aircraft factories, and over 100 naval shipyards. The accumulated production of military weapons was astounding.
There were over 50 penicillin and sulfa factories in the pharmaceutical industry, selling 4 million vials, generating $100 million in annual penicillin sales!
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Lin Zheng explained to the two astonished men, "Penicillin is an antibiotic. 70% of our soldiers' wounds are infected... Penicillin can suppress wound infections and significantly reduce army casualties."
"As for industrial development and military development, they haven't even met my expectations!"
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Dai An Lan and Chu Yun Fei looked at each other.
Their faces were etched with shock and awe.
The two KMT generals knew the strength of an industrial nation, but the sheer impact of this industrial scale was overwhelming!
Suddenly, the two KMT generals felt the weakness and insignificance of the Republic of China's industry!
Chu Yun Fei, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, couldn't help but comment, "A nation needs spirit, and industry is part of that spirit. Thankfully, Commander Lin is of Chinese descent, a blessing for the Dragon Nation!"
As he listened, Dai An Lan's face grew serious, "Commander Lin, capitalist nations like America, Britain, and France are trying to destroy and restrict the industrial development of Asian nations!"
"Commander Lin, be wary of the alliance between America, Britain, and the Soviet Union!"
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At the same time.
New York, Wall Street, America.
The heads of major American financial conglomerates, including the Anglo-Saxon Consortium, the Squid Consortium, the Morgan Consortium, Rockefeller, and DuPont.
These American conglomerates controlled the country's economic lifeline, holding 95% of the oil, 81% of the chemicals, and 77% of the steel.
"Gentlemen, you control the nation's economic lifeline. You are all at the pinnacle of power in the world!"
"Those of you who agree to completely eliminate Lin Zheng's Red Alert forces, please raise your hands!"
The American conglomerates whispered among themselves, discussing the matter.
After a buzz of chatter.
One by one, hands shot up.
They all raised their hands firmly.
The American conglomerates had not been doing well lately. They used to control the world's peak resources, but their financial, steel, and chemical market shares were steadily shrinking.
Morgan said angrily, "The financial industry suffered the least losses. Even with the smallest losses, we still dropped 30%! Lin Zheng's Red Alert industry is our enemy!"
Rockefeller said, "Steel production and prices have been significantly impacted!"
DuPont Consortium said, "The oil economy has been severely affected!"
The Chicago Consortium thought, "Keep talking... I'm a Red Alert spy, I'm listening!"
The Chicago Consortium was made up of gangster conglomerates, and the Red Alert spies had built up their own gang, effectively taking over the Chicago Consortium and monitoring the actions of the American conglomerates.