PNB Chapter 193 Keketuohai Mine No. 3
Chapter 193 Keketuohai Mine No. 3
The next morning, after breakfast, Zhao Tianyang took Li Yuncai on the glider and flew towards Baotou.
"The Bayan Obo mining area covers an area of 328.64 square kilometers, and we have just started to develop its main peak, the iron ore mountain."
Liu Guangxin, the chief of the Mining Department, pointed to the mine that had already started operation and introduced it.
"It is expected that 20,000 tons of iron ore will be mined this month."
“Where did you find these workers from?”
Looking at the miners working hard in the mine, Zhao Tianyang asked.
“They are all villagers nearby.”
Liu Guangxin glanced at the miners: "Although their mining ability is not good enough."
"But if they work hard, I believe they will become qualified miners after a few months of training."
“Mining is a dangerous job!”
Zhao Tianyang said vaguely: "Especially when you are opening a mountain and splitting rocks, when you are just starting to dig a mine, it is very easy to get killed."
"If someone dies and the villagers start making trouble, it will be difficult to resolve."
"What does the Minister mean?"
Liu Guangxin asked in confusion.
"Didn't we capture more than a thousand Japanese soldiers when we fought the 20th Division last time?"
Zhao Tianyang said coldly: "Write a report and apply for these little devils to help develop the mining area."
"You report, I sign!"
"This is inconsistent with the policy of treating prisoners well!"
Liu Guangxin was a little scared: "What if the chief blames me?"
"You're afraid of nothing!"
Zhao Tianyang waved his hand: "I signed it, I am responsible for it."
"Row."
Seeing that Zhao Tianyang insisted, Liu Guangxin also gave it a try. He hated the Japanese anyway.
As for whether the Japanese could be transferred out of the POW camp, Zhao Tianyang could only say that it was a small matter.
The last time he mobilized the Ma family army prisoners, he was given the authority to mobilize anyone in the prisoner-of-war camp to help the Ministry of Industry develop domestic resources.
Just a few Japanese devils, it’s nothing for him to deal with with just a word.
Moreover, he was sure that many people would fan the flames of his plan to transfer the Japanese soldiers into the mines.
After looking for a while and seeing that there was nothing wrong, Zhao Tianyang asked in a low voice: "By the way, have you found the rare earth mine?"
"According to the location you mentioned, we have dug up some samples there and are currently analyzing them in the newly established rare earth laboratory."
Liu Guangxin also responded softly.
"Ah."
Zhao Tianyang nodded: "Remember, the matter of rare earths must be kept confidential."
"Whether they are mining or doing experiments, they must be our own people. It would be best to set up a security team to protect the mining area."
"Security team?"
Liu Guangxin hesitated and said, "I don't understand this!"
"fine!"
Zhao Tianyang waved his hand and said, "I'll assign a security captain to you. Just listen to him."
"That's no problem."
Liu Guangxin nodded.
Then Liu Guangxin looked at the sky and said, "Minister, it's getting late. How about we eat before we go?"
"Need not."
Zhao Tianyang waved his hand to refuse: "You work hard, I still want to go to the Hexi Corridor to take a look."
"Minister, take care and have a safe journey."
With Liu Guangxin's blessing, Zhao Tianyang once again flew into the sky on the glider and headed towards the Hexi Corridor.
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Oil industry base.
“Oh, this is incredible!”
Looking at the houses made of iron containers around the Laojun Temple, Zhao Tianyang was a little surprised.
"I didn't expect that in less than half a month, your place has changed so much!"
"Hehe, it's because you, Minister, have given me so much support!"
Sun Jianchu explained happily, "You told Deputy Minister Liu Peng to give money and people, and any difficulties will be solved immediately."
"Now we have enough food and drink, and we have barely solved the housing problem."
"We just need to focus on drilling for oil and building that oil school."
"good."
Zhao Tianyang was very satisfied with Liu Peng's ability to take action.
"By the way, you can communicate with the people at Yanchang Oilfield."
"Now they are not only producing oil, but also setting up plastic factories, rubber factories and natural gas decomposition factories."
Zhao Tianyang looked at Sun Jianchu and suggested: "You can all learn these!"
"Great."
Sun Jianchu said impatiently, "Actually, I've wanted to go there for a long time, but I'm afraid they won't accept me."
"Haha, how could it be?"
Zhao Tianyang chuckled: "Just go ahead and tell them that I asked you to go. I will make sure everything is clearly arranged for you."
"Row."
Sun Jianchu nodded: "Then I'll make arrangements and go there in two days."
"Let's not talk about this for now."
Zhao Tianyang touched his stomach and said, "What should I eat for lunch today? I'm still hungry!"
"what!"
Sun Jianchu was stunned for a moment: "How about going to the cafeteria to eat a big pot meal?"
"Okay!"
Zhao Tianyang said without hesitation: "It's a good opportunity to see how your food is!"
In the canteen built with iron sheets, Zhao Tianyang couldn't help but say happily as he looked at the fried cabbage with vermicelli, fried shredded potatoes, and sweet potato rice in front of him.
"Sure! The food here is pretty good!"
"Hehe, thanks to Minister Zhao's support."
Sun Jianchu thanked him again, "With your order, Deputy Minister Liu Peng directly transferred food to us from Nanniwan."
After dinner, Zhao Tianyang inspected the oil production area, appeased the workers who were overly enthusiastic about him, and then hurriedly boarded the glider and flew to Xinjiang.
Because of the long distance, Zhao Tianyang stopped in two county towns for more than ten minutes and refueled twice.
At seven o'clock in the evening, Zhao Tianyang arrived in Fuyun County, central Altai Mountains, Xinjiang.
"Minister, please come in!"
In the Exploration Department, Kang Shien took the dusty Zhao Tianyang to a large courtyard.
He brought two cups of tea and handed them to Zhao Tianyang and Li Yuncai.
"Drink tea."
Zhao Tianyang picked up the teacup and took a sip, then asked, "Tell me about the Keketuohai mining area!"
"Yes."
Kang Shien nodded, took out a document and said, "The Soviets began to try mining in the Koktokay mining area in 1935."
“At present, they are mining beryl and tantalite in large quantities, employing local people.”
"According to the intelligence I have found, there are actually many rare metals in the No. 3 ore vein, but these things have been hidden by the Soviets."
"It seems that the Soviets are still a little dishonest!"
Zhao Tianyang snorted coldly: "Let's go to the No. 3 mining area tomorrow to take a look."