The value of oceans in this era was extremely high. Usually, one ocean was enough to exchange for more than ten catties of rice.
And this dozen catties of rice was enough for a family of four to eat for many days.
If this 10 million yuan was placed in the army, as long as the generals in the army were not greedy, they would definitely be able to build an extremely powerful army.
Therefore, rather than spending the money on education, the warlords were more willing to spend it on the army.
After all, for warlords who had the ambition to fight for the world, it seemed to be more in line with their interests to cultivate an invincible army.
Warlords like Dog Meat General Zhang Zongchang would never spend a total of ten million yuan on universal compulsory education in a province.
In their eyes, this was an act of squandering and wasting.
"10 million yuan is indeed a little small, but the current financial situation in Jinxi Province is a mess, so we can only give this money to support compulsory education!”
"However, after the economy of Jinxi Province develops in the future, I will increase the financial support for compulsory education according to the financial ratio.”
Yan Ziming thought that Zhang Jian was complaining that he didn't invest much in education, so he explained.
"Quite a lot. How can it be less?”
"Ten million yuan. I'm afraid there's no one in the entire country who supports education like the young marshal.”
"If this matter were to spread to the eyes of others, they would probably think that the Young Marshal is a prodigal!”
"However, in my opinion, compared to the others, the Young Marshal is the one who has a big plan and a big heart.”
"Talent is the foundation of development. This sentence is not wrong!”Zhang Jian said sincerely to Yan Ziming.
"Education is fundamental. I don't care what others think of me. I, Yan Ziming, have always done what I think is right!”
"Education is the right thing to do. We must do it. Otherwise, we will be irresponsible to the next generation and the future of China!”
"The future revival and development of China cannot be separated from education and talent. Therefore, even if we tighten our belts, we cannot neglect education.”
Of course, Yan Ziming knew the importance of education. That was why he was so generous. He decided to fork out ten million yuan to support the development of education.
"Yes, even if you tighten your belt, you can't neglect education!”
"Young Marshal, if you don't mind me, Zhang Jian, being an old man, I'm willing to contribute to the industrial development of Jinxi Province!”
"In the process of developing Dasheng Yarn Mill over the years, I have also made many like-minded friends and partners in business. I can use my influence to make them come to Jinxi Province and invest in the development of heavy industry in Jinxi Province!”
"Even if it's for the future of China, we should still give it a shot!”
Zhang Jian stood in front of Yan Ziming and cupped his hands.
Yan Ziming was waiting for Zhang Jian to say this. He helped Zhang Jian up.
"Mr. Zhang, the future of China will definitely change because of our decision.”
"As long as China's industry can be gradually completed, we will have a strong industrial strength and a strong national defense strength. China will no longer be bullied by the big powers!”
"Sir!"
"I'll leave everything to you!"
In his previous life, Yan Ziming was extremely respectful towards Zhang Jian. Now, he saw that although Zhang Jian was old, he was still worried about the country.
He was even more impressed in his heart.
Yan Ziming admired Zhang Jian the most, a patriotic industrialist who served the country and the people.
Because even he himself could not do this.
Zhang Jian left the Yan Family Estate with excitement.
He was led to the temporary residence that Yan Ziming had arranged for him.
Even after leaving Yan's Mansion, Zhang Jian was still unable to calm down the surging emotions in his heart.
Even though he was already a little old, his conversation with Yan Ziming seemed to have given him a goal to strive for.
At this moment, his mentality seemed to have become even younger.
"Old Chen, what kind of person do you think Young Marshal Yan Ziming is?”Zhang Jian suddenly asked the old butler standing beside him.
"Everyone says that the Major is an expert in leading troops to battle. I think he should be a military genius like Bai Qi, Han Xin, and Yue Fei.”
"After all, Marshal Wu and Marshal Zhang lost to the young marshal.”Butler Chen thought for a moment and replied.
Zhang Jian shook his head and smiled.""Outsiders say that he is a military genius, but that is just seeing one side of him.”
"I have met the former Emperor Guangxu, the Empress Dowager Cixi, Li Hongzhang, Zhang Zhidong, the ambitious Yuan Shikai, and Mr. Sun of the southern army.”
At this point, Zhang Jian suddenly paused.
A strange light seemed to flow out of his eyes." But I've never seen a person like the Young Marshal!”
"In the future, I might not be able to see a person like the Young Marshal!”
Boom!
Old Butler Chen looked up at his master, Zhang Jian, in shock. Over the years, he had heard Zhang Jian evaluate Li Hongzhang, Zhang Zhidong, Yuan Shikai, and Mr. Sun.
However, no one had ever received such a high evaluation from Zhang Jian!
Was Young Marshal Yan Ziming really that outstanding?
With just one meeting, he had actually completely convinced the old master, who was born as a top scholar!
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