"Revive China's industry and revive China!”
Zhang Jian, the top scholar of the previous dynasty and a famous industrialist of the Republic of China, slowly put down the letter in his hand.
If Yan Ziming's invitation had already moved Zhang Jian, then the last sentence of the letter made Zhang Jian's heart race.
Back then, he gave up his title as the top scholar and resolutely devoted himself to industry.
It was for the goal and dream of 'reviving China'.
It was just that he had been mediocre for so many years, even though he had made a lot of achievements.
However, he was still very far away from this goal and dream.
"Master, several members of the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce invited you to a gathering today. They said it was a business matter.”
"Now that the market for yarn ingots is constantly in demand, we can increase production and definitely obtain rich profits.”
The old butler was a little happy. Since 1922, the market for yarn in Xia country had been bad.
Looking at the old master who was spreading money and establishing education everywhere, the old butler always felt inexplicably worried.
Because Zhang Jian, who had devoted himself to education, was already struggling to make ends meet.
Even though Zhang Jian was very frugal with his daily expenses, the old master would eventually grow old. Once he grew old or fell ill, his old age would be miserable.
In fact, in another period of history, the famous top scholar of the Republic of China, Zhang Jian, died of illness.
"I'm not doing it, I'm not doing it!"
"In the end, light industry is just light industry. Heavy industry is the bone and flesh of a country. For so many years, our country has not even been able to build a cannon because heavy industry is not developed.”
"Now that there's such a good opportunity, how can we miss it?”
After saying that, Zhang Jian walked to the bedroom to pack his things.
"Not doing it?" The old butler was a little confused. He quickly asked," Old Master, if we don't do it, what are we going to do?"”
"Go to Jinxi and find Yan Shao Shuai to build a heavy industry system that belongs to our Xia country!”
Zhang Jian's tone was very high, filled with joy and hope.
Lu Zuofu, Fan Xudong, and the others were just like Zhang Jian. While Yan Ziming was reforming the coal and steel industry in Jinxi Province, they were also on their way to Jinxi Province.
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At the same time, Yan Ziming, who was in charge of Jinxi Province, had set up a banquet for the private coal and steel mining bosses.
Under Yan Ziming's threats and promises, most of the people were still able to understand the situation and were willing to hand over the mining companies in their hands.
Yan Ziming still allowed these experienced and sensible people to participate in the coal and steel management business.
He even gave them a good reward!
Of course, there were also some short-sighted fellows who actually wanted to leave with a flick of their sleeves.
However, Yan Ziming had set up a trap for them, so they couldn't come and go as they pleased.
Those guys were immediately taken down by Yan Ziming's guards, and their houses were confiscated. Their wealth was also confiscated as financial funds.
Yan Ziming did not hide his actions. After all, he was doing this to make an example out of the rest of them, so that those who were still unconvinced in their hearts would recognize the reality.
Reality proved that holding onto the barrel of the gun gave one the confidence to speak.
Even though those rich businessmen were very rich, they were no match for Yan Ziming, who had a gun in his hand.
Even if someone wanted to stir up trouble, the 1st independent regiment quickly suppressed them.
At this point, the coal and steel industries in Jinxi Province had all fallen into Yan Ziming's hands.
"Young Marshal, there is an old gentleman who calls himself Zhang Jian requesting an audience!”Monk Wei knocked on Yan Ziming's study.
"Zhang Jian is here?" Yan Ziming was delighted and quickly put down the fountain pen in his hand.
Yan Ziming had long wanted to meet this person who had once appeared in junior high school textbooks.
Now that Zhang Jian had come to visit, how could Yan Ziming not go out to welcome him?
Thus, Yan Ziming hurriedly dressed up and walked towards the entrance of the Yama's Residence.
At this moment, Zhang Jian, who had a white beard and a walking stick, was standing outside the door, waiting for Yan Ziming to summon him.
What Zhang Jian didn't expect was that the commander of the Suijin Army, Yan Ziming, would personally come out to welcome him.
"Mr. Zhang, I've been waiting for you for a long time!”
"Thank you so much for bringing you all the way to Jinxi Province!”Yan Ziming stretched out his hands and held Zhang Jian's tightly.
His words were like a spring breeze.
Even though this was the first time he had seen him, Zhang Jian, who had seen the imperial family, Li Hongzhang, Zhang Zhidong, and other important officials of the previous dynasty, and even met Yuan Shikai twice, still felt that this youth was definitely a dragon among men.
It seemed that the rumors were true, and this person lived up to his name!
Zhang Jian thought to himself.
"Young Marshal, I'm already an old man. If I don't come over now, I'll be buried in the ground!”
"Old bones like me are not welcomed wherever I go. I didn't expect the young marshal to come personally to welcome me. I'm ashamed to accept it!"
Zhang Jian said excitedly to Yan Ziming.
"Let's sit inside, sit inside!" Yan Ziming held Zhang Jian's hand and walked inside.
Zhang Jian was no longer young. It was impossible for him not to be moved when he saw Yan Ziming, who was so powerful, helping him into the Yama's Residence.
He had seen many different kinds of ambitious people, but Yan Ziming was the one he admired the most.
Looking at Yan Ziming's youthful face, Zhang Jian could not help but sigh in his heart.”
Zhang Jian had never thought that at his age, he would actually feel that he had met a hero who could serve him.
The two of them had yet to officially start their conversation, but Yan Ziming had already won him over.
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