A ray of dawn shone on the water, and the murky waters were painted with a vivid pink. The small island of pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info gradually appeared on the horizon, and then, the flat delta, the trees and buildings on the shore, came into view more and more clearly.

It was getting brighter and brighter, and in order to prevent collisions with other ships in the darkness, the sound of sailors striking iron plates with their hammers stopped. Ships sailing out to sea on the river passed by, and many of them had round eyes painted on their bows, as if they were wary of any ghosts emerging from the water. The sailors on both sides waved to each other, and Chen Wenqiang couldn't help waving his arms.

In the past few hours, his imprisoned thoughts have run wild, his imagination has flowed freely, drifting freely like the boat that holds him floating on the Suzhou Creek. Whenever he was close to the wharf, Chen Wenqiang always saw the poor people, the hard-working coolies, they pushed and carried, but they were silently forgotten.

This is China, this is his compatriots. In a life of poverty and monotony, they seem to live aimlessly. But how many of them have been honored over the centuries. They endure hardship, are good at self-satisfaction, and are full of love, but they have endured foreign invasion and domination, and are now oppressed by both foreign powers and the government. They have no wealth, and even national self-confidence has been lost.

They walked with heavy steps like animals that were being led and driven, and large bales, sacks, and rice baskets bent their waists. But they are all tough guys with strong strength, brown and black skin, rough feet, looking at their eyes, Chen Wenqiang feels that if these people are allowed to be soldiers, it must be good. And how can anyone who sees all these things not be determined to work hard for them to live a good life?

All human beings are part of a larger destiny in which all human beings will eventually find their home in the underworld, both noble and humble. This idea of unity has made Chen Wenqiang more energetic and passionate, and he knows that this is not only his need now, but also that this dream shows him a brighter future. And this is not only his future, but also the future of China, or the brilliant tomorrow of the world.

The small steamer spewed soot and sparks to tow the ship to anchor, and Chen Wenqiang and other passengers sailed ashore in the tugboat to the bustling and dazzling Shanghai.

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In 1882, the Bureau of the Ministry of Industry of the Public Concession set up an electric and optical company at the intersection of Nanjing Road and Erdu Road, and began to generate electricity to the concession. Overnight, the street lights on all roads were changed from gas lamps to electric lights. At night, the shining street lamps and crystal pearls form a long dragon that emits silver light. Electric lights not only bring unquenchable light to Shanghai, but also make the city blender. How many people surrounded a pillar of street lamps, shouting "Race the Moon!" Race the Moon", clapping and laughing. But some people say that this seems to be a flash of light before a thunderstorm, and whoever passes below will be struck by thunder! So he took the young child and fled in fear.

In order to dispel this superstitious rumor, major foreign banks and banks took the lead in turning on the electric lights in the giant building. Sassoon, Yi

And those foreign classes in Qichang, under the bright light, some urged their subordinates to work actively, and some drank with their families for fun. As a result, shops and residents have replaced dim oil lamps with dazzling electric lights, making the Shanghai Concession gradually become a city that never sleeps!

Now, Lujiawan is also lit up with the "Moon", and the Qiangzhuo laboratory, office buildings, high-end villas, and street lamps on some major roads are all shining and blooming. And this is only the first phase of the power plant, and the chemical plant in western Huxi will have another power plant, which will greatly improve production efficiency.

After a few months, Chen Wenqiang originally wanted to work overtime to familiarize himself with the latest development of the Revival Association as soon as possible, but it backfired, and he could only sacrifice a day to report the harvest of the trip to Nanyang with the long-awaited domestic bigwigs. In the evening, he attended a welcome banquet, not only to welcome him, but also to the agents sent by the wealthy Nanyang businessmen who wanted to invest in the shares. These agents are not only deeply trusted, but also some of them are relatives and nephews of wealthy Nanyang businessmen, and their attitude determines the final investment intention and amount.

Electric lights, villas, factories...... This is also a rare sight in Nanyang, with a variety of Chinese and Western food, fine wines, and melodious tunes played by bands, and the banquet is undoubtedly a success.

But after Chen Wenqiang socialized, he came to the balcony alone, stood silently, and looked into the distance. The wine glass in his hand turned around for a long time, and he didn't see a drop of it. The electric lights flashed on, as if he saw the bright future, but the changing times made him feel that he had a long way to go.

The Russo-Japanese War had broken out in the northeast, and the Manchus had declared shameful neutrality in the war that had broken out on their own soil. For China, the fight between tigers and wolves is not only a gross trampling on its territory and sovereignty, but also a huge loss and personal injury to the people of Northeast China in the war.

It's a pity - Chen Wenqiang sighed and drank all the wine in the cup.

"Wen Qiang, why are you alone?" Jin Sanye walked over with a red face, and his dress was completely out of touch with the characters in the rivers and lakes.

"I just want to be alone." Chen Wenqiang stretched out his hand to gesture, invited Jin Sanye to sit down, and said with a smile: "I heard that the senior brother has donated to the county official, when will you put on the official uniform and let the brother see it?" ”

"Not worth mentioning, not worth mentioning." Jin Sanye waved his hand and said, but he couldn't hide the smugness on his face, "If you want it, brother, the court will give it to you for nothing, and it's much bigger than your brother!" ”

"Oh, where did you hear that?" Chen Wenqiang asked curiously.

"Zhang Lao Zhuangyuan and Zhu Yidong are there." Jin Sanye lowered his voice, and said secretly: "The completion of the Lujiawan Power Plant for power supply marks that the Chinese people have broken the monopoly of foreign power supply manufacturers. ”

Chen Wenqiang blinked, guessed and asked, "Famous city? Don't know where it means? ”

"Suzhou!" Jin Sanye slapped his thigh, and said with his eyebrows fluttering: "The famous city in the south of the Yangtze River, Suzhou Mansion, the capital of Jiangsu Province, the governor, the political envoy, the envoy and the governor's residence, if there is power supply, it is naturally not comparable to the small Lujiawan." ”

Chen Wenqiang pondered for a moment and said with a faint smile: "The investment is very large!" This requires a long-term view. ”

"Zhu Yidong (Zhu Lanfang, director of the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce, equivalent to a member of the Standing Committee) promised to invest, as long as you help, brother." Jin Sanye smiled heartily, "When it comes to reporting to the imperial court, please bring your old brother with you, maybe you can have a chance to enter the Beijing Saint!" ”

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