Chapter 10 Can Still Be Upgraded?

  Back in Fengxian County in 1924, Gao Yang found himself with a set of equipment again. In the original timeline, this set of equipment was just a small generator that could barely work, but in 1924 it was cutting-edge black technology. Not to mention that people from this era wouldn't know how to use or install it, Gao Yang didn't dare let local people see it either, if news of this got out, it would attract the attention of powerful countries from all over the world.

  "Release a new task, build a modern power plant in 1924. This task has no time limit and can obtain 8,000 energy points." The original point is publishing the task seriously.

  "It's settled then," Gao Yang muttered.

  Gaoyang pondered in the office for half a day and finally made a decision. First, return to the original time-space to contact the manufacturer to obtain all the information on installation, construction, daily operation, and regular maintenance. When looking through the materials, Gaoyang got a headache again - one set of 220MW units would burn 66 tons of standard coal in an hour, and 1584 tons of coal in a day!

  Although the coal quality in Fengxian County is sufficient, the output is far from enough. Never mind, let's build the power plant first and talk about it later.

  Back to Feng County, all the energy points were used to manufacture biochemical warriors. With a university-level knowledge, building a power plant shouldn't be a problem. As for manual labor, just pull in a batch of strong and innocent young men from the security team who have no education or experience.

  With complete data, the biochemical warriors quickly mastered all the techniques. Then, a batch of trustworthy warriors was selected from the construction team to be apprentices, and after running for a period of time, the work could be handed over to them. As long as confidentiality is guaranteed, it's okay.

  Near the river not far from the mining area, a good location was selected and construction began immediately. On the other side, Gaoyang started throwing money to call on all the people in the county to go dig coal, transport it to the power plant, and stockpile it until the time came to generate electricity.

  Purchased large construction materials from the original time and space, the construction progress is very fast.

  It only took twenty days to complete the assembly and prepare for ignition. During this period, Gaoyang had already installed all the coal mining equipment and coal sorting equipment, waiting for electrification.

  The power generator officially started generating electricity, and the 8,000 energy points were also available. Gao Yang immediately used them all to continue manufacturing biochemical warriors. The tens of kilometers of mining tracks and steam locomotives purchased from the original time-space under the name of a mining company were all completed.

  Led by biochemical warriors, the selected miners operated advanced equipment in modern time and space, greatly increasing mining efficiency. Running for only a few days, the power generation far exceeded the consumption of the mine area, and Gaoyang thought about building some other factories.

  After reviewing the data from 1924, Gao Yang returned to his original timeline and used the name of SC Trading Company registered in Beidu to purchase a set of small textile factory equipment from a certain factory in the south. The origin explained to Gao Yang that each leading technology before 1924 can get energy points when setting up a factory, and the specific amount depends on different types of factories.

  Stimulated by the excitement of buying various small factory equipment, they were transported to Fengxian County in 1924 for production. After harvesting energy points, biochemical warriors were manufactured, and basic technical workers were absolutely sufficient. Gaoyang deliberately spent an extra energy point to impart professional technical knowledge to some biochemical warriors, making them professional engineers. Bringing selected local apprentices, preparing for future expansion.

  As for the leak, Gaoyang didn't care about it under the stimulation of energy points. If all use biochemical warriors with a consumption of 100 points per person, Gaoyang can't afford it, and can only work harder on secrecy.

  Time flies, and more than three months have passed in the blink of an eye. During this period, Gao Yang has been very dedicated to going back and forth, because he finally figured out his own goals.

  Gao Yang's desires were simple, just the ultra-tech products from the origin. From gene repair fluids that could greatly improve physical fitness and extend lifespan to space battleships, Gao Yang was very interested.

  Ding Xiaoyi was determined and dedicated 120% of his spirit to anything that could get energy points.

  In the original timeline, a large number of devices were ordered in duplicate and shipped to mines in Africa. Although customs felt suspicious, after inspection there was no problem and everything went smoothly for export.

  Gao Yang was well aware that once the origin was exposed, before having absolute strength, low-key was the only way. Gao Yang had no intention of buying arms in the original time and space, at least not in the short term. Logistics supply difficulties were easy to say, but with Gao Yang's purchasing needs, this kind of military transaction in units of billions would make the intelligence departments of various countries investigate him thoroughly.

  Buy two sets of equipment and leave one set in the mining area as cover.

  More than three months have passed, and around the power plant in Feng County, a batch of factories have been built. There are textile mills, printing and dyeing plants, garment factories, flour processing plants, canneries, tobacco factories, light bulb factories, machinery factories, bicycle factories, etc.

  "When the mechanical factory successfully produced standard screws, a voice sounded from the origin: 'Mechanical factory construction successful, 9200 energy points obtained. Total energy points exceeded 100,000, and in this time-space, 10 points can be obtained every hour, storage space expanded to 200 meters long, wide, and high.'"

  Gao Yang was stunned, "Is this for real?!" He hastily asked, "Can I still upgrade? When is the next time?" Yuandian quietly replied, "When the total amount of energy points exceeds 1 million, you can gain 100 points per hour. The storage space will be expanded to a length, width, and height of 400 meters each."

  10 million? Gao Yang was speechless, how many factories would he have to build? Although the two paintings had brought in more than 1.4 billion euros for Gao Yang, he had also spent a lot of money. He didn't have much usable cash left, and he still needed to set aside money to buy raw materials for the factory. As for the gold, it hadn't been cleaned yet and couldn't be used temporarily.

  Gao Youcai and others have recently reached the point where they don't even leave their barracks. In the security team, there are cultural supervisors watching them, outside is mining and building factories, and those mysterious military supplies. Gao Youcai and his men have been in the army for a long time, after so many years of not being able to get ahead, following Gao Yang is just because he gives them more money and has a place to settle down, they don't want to know about other things.

  Gao Yang never thought that he would be so heavily relied on by them, and with his abilities at the top, he could only do a good job as a regimental commander. Not being able to make a name for himself in Beiyang for so many years was not just a personal issue. It was all about money; if they paid him more, that would be enough.

  Mr. Xiao Hu Zi was imprisoned a few months ago, and Ruger said that the recruited mercenaries and ammunition had set sail. Gao Yang is waiting for them, but the graduates of Huangpu Military Academy can't wait any longer. Graduates from other military schools who are capable won't come to this small temple, and those who are willing to come aren't even at the level of biochemical warriors, so Gao Yang has placed all his hopes on the German mercenaries.

  Use this batch of German soldiers as officers and non-commissioned officers, and the best soldiers as their deputies. Before Mr. Xiao Hu Zi came to power to reorganize the military, build his own military school to train new officers to replace the Germans.

  The Germans were very efficient, and by mid-June the mercenaries and ammunition had arrived in Shanghai. Gaoyang rushed to Shanghai and settled the remaining payment with Lihe Yanghang, allowing the mercenaries to rest for a while before hiring a boat to transport them and the ammunition together to Xiaoguan and then returning to Fengxian County by land.

  As for why not take the Jinpu Railway to Bengbu, it's simple. Anhui Governor Ma has taken notice of Gao Yang's recent activities and is paying close attention. With so many factories being built in densely populated areas, it's really not easy to keep secrets.

  Carrying so many military supplies through the Director's territory isn't that asking for trouble? Even on this route, Gao Yang wasn't at ease, and Gao Youcai had long since brought several hundred soldiers to wait along the way. The many trucks bought from Mo Du played a crucial role, able to carry ammunition as well as pull cannons.

  Gao Yang armed all the mercenaries and marched back to Feng County. On the third day after Gao Yang's return to Feng County, the younger brother of the Supervising Censor came to visit him, making a big fuss about it.

  "Zi Hou, you've really outdone yourself this time." Chen Qirui said with genuine surprise. He was truly shocked, a few hundred German mercenaries were nothing, but the number of Japanese on the Fengtian side was many times more. But that large shipment of military supplies made even Wu Da Shuai jealous to death. If he hadn't been busy preparing for battle against Feng in Anhui and didn't have any elite troops there, he would have sent soldiers to seize it long ago.

  The supervisor also had this idea, but it was said that Gaoyang had several thousand guns under his command, and the military leaders under him were not very obedient, so he gave up the idea. Don't ask how everyone knew, there is no wall in the world that does not leak wind.

  Chen Qirui has been following Director General for many years and knows that the local troops have long been unable to withstand a battle. Let them rob and sell opium, it's okay, but take them out for a field battle? Don't be ridiculous.

  This time I was ordered to come and see Gao Yang, thinking of using the name of Dori-sama to take a break.

  "Officer, you're really humorous. What big hand is there?" Gao Yang's face was indifferent. After seeing the strength, Gao Yang's attitude was also very different.

  "Alright, we all understand each other, no need to say more pleasantries. This time, Zi Hou made such a big move, shouldn't we give the provincial government some explanation?" Chen Qi Rui's face sank as he directly entered the main topic.

  Gao Yang smiled, didn't say a word and lit a cigarette, gazing at Chen Qirui with a relaxed expression. When the cigarette was almost finished, he spoke in a light tone: "Since we're both understanding people, I won't waste words. I'm willing to offer 500,000 taels of silver to Director-General, but I want the organizational structure of Anhui's Security Brigade."

  "Haha, alright, consider it done! I'll take care of this matter for you, Young Master Zi." Chen Qirui suddenly stood up and said with a loud laugh.

  "Haha, it's rare for you to come to Feng County, little brother will treat you to a couple of drinks." Gaoyang said with a harmless smile.

  "This kid is quite something." Chen Qirui thought.

  "Who says all skirt-chasers are useless? This guy's got talent." Gao Yang muttered.

  There were 752 Germans in total, not all of whom were veterans. At that time, Germany was experiencing severe inflation and high unemployment. It was said that some people had prepaid two years' salary to hire soldiers, paid in pounds! Not the worthless mark like toilet paper. No matter whether it was Africa or Asia, countless people went to sign up.

  Most of the truly skilled and capable people have emigrated to the Americas, while those who are unable to emigrate can only starve together with their families. Upon hearing that there is paid work available, they all rush to sign up, either by privately offering money or through personal connections, as long as the pay is upfront.