"Commander Ruan, why did you let me go back to Wuhan?" Zhou Zhengxiong's eyes narrowed subconsciously. He didn't expect Ruan Xihao to change his attitude after going to see Governor Wei Ze once, not only did he no longer support Zhou Zhengxiong to fight for the money given to the Japanese, but also asked Zhou Zhengxiong to go back to Wuhan for the time being.

Ruan Xihao looked at Zhou Zhengxiong's excited appearance, and his heart was even more unhappy. Everyone understands people, Ruan Xihao feels that this matter has been messed up, and his responsibility is actually not small, but it is too difficult for Ruan Xihao to admit this. So Ruan Xihao said with a straight face: "We give less than 5,000 yuan a year to the Japanese and Koreans, and I am afraid that the Japanese government will take at least half of this less than 5,000 yuan." You now let a Chinese earn less than two and a half a year, which is still a life money. Do you think we Chinese are so worthless? Just find a construction site, and it's more than that in a year. ”

was counted down by Ruan Xihao like this, and Zhou Zhengxiong was stunned when he boarded. Zhou Zhengxiong is not unable to understand this algorithm, and he also considered how to use the money "with maximum efficiency" on the way to Nanjing. For example, instead of sending money to people from Hubei to North America, the money is directly sent to their families in Hubei. If Zhou Zhengxiong's wish can be fulfilled, he will be able to make full use of the two billion funds. But it's all based on getting the money first. Ruan Xihao, who once stood in the same trench as Zhou Zhengxiong, was willing to discuss the rational use of funds, and Zhou Zhengxiong was naturally willing to discuss in depth. Unexpectedly, Ruan Xihao is now directly opposing Zhou Zhengxiong to get the money, which was provoked by Ruan Xihao first.

Indignation, dissatisfaction, doubt. Many thoughts turned in his mind, Zhou Zhengxiong suddenly understood, he put away his questioning expression, and asked tentatively: "Commander Ruan, is it because the governor refuses to give us a chance?" ”

Hearing Zhou Zhengxiong say such clear words, Ruan Xihao nodded depressedly. "Alas......, the governor said that we Chinese go to North America to be the local master, and the Japanese and Koreans will go to North America to work for us as long-term laborers, or we will work for long-term laborers. Therefore, we ourselves cannot look at the Chinese as long-term workers. It can be seen that the governor is very insistent on this, and he also asks if any province has taken a fancy to this money. I didn't dare to say anything more at the time, and now even if you don't mention this matter, but ask the governor for help directly, I'm afraid that the governor has something in his heart. Let you go back first, just for fear that you will touch this mold. "I don't want to pit my old subordinates, Ruan Xihao simply told the truth.

After listening to Ruan Xihao's introduction, Zhou Zhengxiong was angry, and he said loudly: "Why do we treat people in this province as long-term workers?!" Isn't it because I want to save the factory in Hubei? Do I treat people in this province as long-term workers? I'm the one who works for them! ”

Even if he said the depression in his chest out loud, Zhou Zhengxiong still felt very aggrieved. As soon as this person was wronged, Zhou Zhengxiong's eyes turned red, and tears almost fell. When the economy was good, he worked hard to build the city. When the economy was bad, he tried every means to keep the factory in production and keep running, and he did everything he could to raise funds. He never expected that he would work hard in Hubei and be regarded as a person who treats the people as long-term workers. Wei Zedudu's words hit Zhou Zhengxiong hard to describe.

Seeing his old subordinates so aggrieved, Ruan Xihao also felt a little sad. These men who didn't frown when they bled were actually forced to shed tears, which really made him feel like a hero was at the end of the road. poured a cup of tea for Zhou Zhengxiong with his own hands, and Ruan Xihao persuaded: "Old Zhou, you should bear with this matter first." The Governor is also busy now, and when this limelight passes, you will talk to the Governor about this matter. Don't worry, I'll help you talk when the time comes. ”

A few families were happy and a few were sad, when Zhou Zhengxiong was comforted by Ruan Xihao, Foreign Minister Li Xin was in high spirits. This time, he managed to make a big deal involving two billion yuan in one fell swoop, and he didn't have to make a lot of effort. The Japanese side has been very close to the labor issue and has repeatedly requested that the discussion process be accelerated. For such enthusiasm and cooperation, it is just the strength of a few telegrams, and it is simply a matter of talking and laughing about the world's major events. The feeling of invigoration is unparalleled.

The Japanese are very polite and will never be stingy when it is time to give gifts. They have been dealing with China for so long and are well aware of the gift part of China's civil service law. Don't dare to send money, and don't dare to send expensive things. Japan is good at making dojos in snail shells, and delicate knick-knacks are the strong point of the Japanese.

The lacquerware and tortoiseshell ornaments are not expensive, and the level of refinement is quite good. After Li Xin received it, he registered with the relevant departments in accordance with the regulations, and then paid for it. Carrying these gifts, Li Xin went to visit former Prime Minister Levi's.

As soon as the things were taken out, Levi also thought it was good. He didn't refuse, just smiled: "Don't make trouble so much that I can't get off the stage." ”

"The governor is good on this point, although the rules are strict, they are not unreasonable." Li Xin really wanted to pat Wei Ze's ass. The Civil Service Act prohibits civil servants from accepting gifts privately, but after filing the records, they can buy them at a more appropriate price. Of course, this is also subject to filing. This thing looks a little unsentimental at first glance, but if it's really frank, so what? It's hard to say whether others are afraid or not, but Li Xin is not afraid anyway. Even if he was questioned, Li Xin didn't think there was anything wrong with him doing this. Above board!

After the two old brothers sat down, they naturally talked about the words of the old brothers. Levi is still quite concerned about this matter, and since Li Xin told Levi about it, Levi also has his own thoughts.

"Prime Minister, in fact, I have heard recently that some provinces have some thoughts on this. They probably want to get the money into their hands. I really don't know what they think. No matter how cheap our Chinese workers are, can they still be cheaper than the Japanese? Li Xin seemed to be relaxed and said those topics that were not easy at all. Although Zhou Zhengxiong didn't dare to go to Li Xin, it didn't mean that everyone didn't dare to go to Li Xin.

"What the hell do they think?" Levi asked.

"There are a lot of ideas, and the most common one is to install some foremen." There was some ridicule in Li Xin's tone.

"Oh? Want to grab business with the Infrastructure Department? Levi was happy, too. Having been prime minister, Levi's perspective is naturally much broader, and infrastructure construction is the purview of the Ministry of Construction. What's more, the North American theater itself does not lack technical personnel and technical strength for infrastructure construction, and the Ministry of Construction can no longer be regarded as justifiable, and it is even more outrageous for other provinces to try to meddle in such a big business.

"I don't know what these people think!" Li Xin also felt that the people who were thinking about this matter were too funny, and he didn't pay attention to some movements at the door at all.

"They still think they're short of money." A woman's voice came in.

Li Xin felt that the voice was quite familiar, and when he looked up, he saw that it was Pang Congcong, director of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, who was about to retire and had taken a back seat. Behind Pang Congcong stood her lover, Major General Wu Yuanjia. Major General worked in the financial department of the army, and worked tirelessly to the rank of Major General. I'm about to retire.

"I invited Xiao Pang and them to come." Levi got up and laughed. After shaking hands with Pang Congcong and Wu Yuanjia, Levi's cheerful ambition was the lacquerware and tortoiseshell ornaments on the table, "When I see one side, I will borrow flowers to offer Buddha." Pang, you little girls will still love these gadgets. ”

Wu Yuanjia put down the box of fruit he was carrying, and he also smiled: "Then let Minister Li take half of the fruit back first." We old men still like to eat. ”

A few people sat down while talking and laughing, and there was no small talk, and everyone talked about the latest labor matters. After communicating the situation with each other, Levi said, "I invited everyone here this time just to ask something." In recent days, many old brothers have come to me to talk about the foreman. Just wanted to hear what a few of you think. ”

"Going to North America as a foreman? Then it is better to go to a farm in North America. Now the central government is very encouraging everyone to go to North America, where there are few people, wouldn't it be faster to make money? Li Xin didn't quite understand what the old brother really meant, so he was sloppy.

Pang Congcong lowered his head and drank tea, not saying a word. Wu Yuanjia also stood on the same front as his wife, and he didn't say a word. Levi said slowly: "Now everyone knows that North America has a great future, but it is just to farm, and some old brothers don't like it." When you go to North America, you have to mix your background. Many of the children of the old brothers' families study like that, and now the recruitment of civil servants is becoming stricter and stricter every year, and it is not easy to be an official in Asia. ”

This was said so clearly that Li Xinden had a feeling of being caught in the net. These old brothers have caught up with the big changes that have changed the world, and this is how they soared into the sky. If the Manchus continue to be in power, everyone here will probably only continue to live on their own, where can they hold a high position and hold great power.

At present, the situation in North America has changed dramatically, and in the eyes of the old brothers, it is a great opportunity. Those who have the ability to pass the heavy exams naturally don't need to talk about it, such as Qi Rui, the son of Wei Zedudu, Hu Xingzhi of Hu Chenghe's family, and Li Shaokang of Levi's family. These young people fought for their own strength, so they stood at the forefront of leading the reform of the army. The future is limitless.

There are those who are angry, and naturally there are those who are not. Some of the clansmen of the old brother family with ordinary learning and talents may not be satisfactory in the current era. Promotion depends on chance, if you can't climb to a certain level within a certain number of years, you won't have a good chance to continue to be promoted in the future.

Wei Zedu did not hide his work, not only the threshold for military promotion was clear, but the threshold for promotion of officials was also open and transparent. Don't look at the hard work of the foremen, it is also a little dangerous. However, the foremen have a great advantage, 200,000 Japanese means that there are at least 200 foremen who can command 1,000 people. A civil servant who can command thousands of people, even if he used to be a small ordinary civil servant, such a resume and future merits are recorded in his personal file, which is an excellent opportunity for promotion.

Li Xin didn't expect these at first, but now after listening to Levi's words, he naturally suddenly realized.

"What does the Prime Minister mean?" Li Xin didn't dare to make his own claims.