Compromise means negotiation and concession, and it is an interesting and important topic both in the economic field and in political civilization. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

And it should be a noble goal to improve the status quo from your own perspective and sacrifice something in the agreement that at least partially conforms to the wishes of others.

One of Chen's most important characteristics was his principled prudence and mutual respect, which was very different from the stubbornness and distrust that most people at the time showed. It is this spirit of compromise that has enabled him to carry out a series of win-win cooperation with many businessmen, industrialists and even German industrial and commercial enterprises.

And when this spirit of compromise is transferred to the political realm, it is characterized by the fact that Chen Wenqiang rarely sees certain people as absolute enemies, and no matter which camp he is currently in, he sees them as potential helpers or allies. Even if he is a full-man official, he does not have to get rid of it quickly, but has the idea of winning and using it.

From this and that, Yuan Shikai, the current Qing court bureaucrat, Chen Wenqiang will not regard him as a mortal enemy. From a historical point of view, although Yuan Laosi can be called a hero, he has made great contributions to the establishment of the Republic of China.

The peaceful evolution of the feudal system, that is, the establishment of China's first republic with as little bloodshed as possible, was the optimal result of the tripartite game between Beiyang, the revolutionary party and the Qing government. Otherwise, a large-scale civil war could lead to the disintegration of the country, and the consequences are unimaginable.

Moreover, Chen Wenqiang has some contempt for Yuan Laosi. Don't look at Yuan Shikai's power now, but he is just a dog of the feudal dynasty, and the court wants to kill him, but it is just a matter of holy decree. As for Chen Wenqiang, he seems to be in the system, but he is outside the system. Wanting to use "the king let the minister die, and the minister has to die" to force him to comply, it is simply a pipe dream.

Qiongzhou, overseas, and even the Southwest Theater, Chen Wenqiang was forced to be in a hurry, and he could go anywhere. It's just a loss of industry. As for Yuan Laosi, he may run away if he drags his family with him, but his family members can't escape.

Moreover, although the Beiyang Army is controlled by Yuan Laosi very closely, it is not his private army in the end, and it is impossible for him to raise troops to rebel. This is the characteristic of the hero, which rises in response to the situation and dies in the future. Apparently. Now is not the time for Yuan Laosi to call for wind and rain.

Tianjin, the largest port city in the north, is similar to Shanghai, and there are also many foreign concessions in it. And the Manchurians in the north are also very numerous, and their expressions are different from those in the south.

"Manchurian—" Ah Xuan frowned slightly, looking out through the window.

Chen Wenqiang also saw this old Manchu lady, wearing flat shoes on her unwrapped feet, and her face was covered with fat powder. I also wore rouge and lipstick. A small mirror hung from the bottom of his neck. Her hair parted in the middle and combed back into what looked like a fan made of hard satin.

What caught the eye was the arrogance of the old lady as she walked. Her hands were spread apart, as if separated by an invisible object around her hips.

Chen Wenqiang looked at it, as if he was looking at another world, and all kinds of legends about the life of the royal family were also churning in his mind. A 100-course feast. Painted with the court clothes of beasts, the hat decorated with peacock feathers, the servants being whipped with whips, and the ridiculous and contemptible eunuchs who speak in a shrill voice......

Regardless of whether the constitution is true or not, this court must be overthrown. The Manchurian nobles have lost their enterprising spirit. It is also a group of fools who do not understand the general trend of the world and the essence of modern civilization and politics.

"Let's go for a walk!" Ah Xuan felt that Chen Wenqiang's mood was a little low, so she said with a smile: "See the customs and customs of the north." ”

"Okay!" Chen Wenqiang nodded a little reluctantly and smiled.

Women like to go to the market, which is probably not an instinct and trait given by the times. Even if she doesn't buy anything, Ah Xuan is still energetic and elated. Slowly, Chen Wenqiang seemed to be infected by her, and began to pay attention to this different scenery, different people, and different transactions......

They walked through the crowd and saw red candles hanging from poles, as well as toys and walking sticks; The shaved head clattered with scissors; The sharpening of the knife is blowing the horn in a wah-wah-wah; The old clothes merchant knocked on the wooden fish with small wooden sticks; The old man who wrote the letter was huddled in a ball and crouched under a large cloth umbrella; The extractor strings some teeth and hangs them; There are also leather shops with all kinds of leather clothing, leopard skins, and fox skins.

Although Chen Wenqiang is willing to spend money for Ah Xuan, Ah Xuan prefers to play the role of a tourist rather than buy something that is not really needed. But she cherishes the things that Chen Wenqiang bought for her, no matter how high or low, she sees them as a token from a husband to his wife.

When they came to a bird shop, Chen Wenqiang and Ah Xuan both laughed heartily. The house was filled with bird chirping, bird cages everywhere, Japanese nightingales, golden silk birds, thrushes. The shopkeeper smiled attentively and introduced them to his precious birds.

"Will Lily like it?" Ah Xuan took a fancy to a starling, not because it was beautiful, but because it could learn words.

"I'm afraid - the climate and temperature are not suitable, right?" Chen Wenqiang shook his head uncertainly and said, "It will also be troublesome to carry it." ”

"Don't bother, this bird is very easy to raise." The shopkeeper was on the side to dispel Chen Wenqiang's concerns, and Ah Xuan's expression told Chen Wenqiang that she really liked the bird, and thought that Lili must like it more.

Walking out of the bird shop, Ah Xuan saw a group of children playing in the alley, rolling wooden rings on the dusty field. She couldn't help but stop, remembering that she had once seen an old painting called "Children Playing", and the children in the painting also had their hair cut like a bowl on their heads.

Chen Wenqiang doesn't always need to probe other people's thoughts, let alone his lover, so he misunderstood Ah Xuan's smile and said softly: "Like children? Or do you remember when you were younger? ”

"What, I thought of an ancient painting." Ah Xuan shook her head with a smile and said, "Although the painting is good, it is not as vivid as the eye. ”

Chen Wenqiang was amused by Ah Xuan's childish movements and words, Ah Xuan also seemed very lively, boldly holding Chen Wenqiang's arm and walking all the way back, the pair of little birds they bought were crying very happily.

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seems to know that Chen Wenqiang is very busy, maybe he doesn't want to be rude and make Chen Wenqiang have a bad impression, and the next day after arriving in Tianjin. Chen Wenqiang met Yuan Shikai at the Leadshun Hotel.

Five short figures, thick necks and short legs, walking straight eight-figure steps, quite like the legendary dragon. But it was this Yuan Laosi, who was almost a head short of Chen Wenqiang, standing with him, and he didn't even look low. And the beard is a figure-of-eight horn beard modeled after Kaiser Wilhelm II. It looks quite imposing.

One tall, one short; One has braids, the other has foreign hair; One is old, the other is young; One is a feudal official, and the other is an idle official. The same is that both of them are very confident, both are dressed in casual clothes, and they are both so enthusiastic and friendly.

The feast was sumptuous, although there were no hundred dishes. There weren't many attachés on both sides, and everyone kept saying, "Please." Please", the atmosphere was warm, but everyone was old to this, and they were all observing the role played by everyone under the illusion of drinking.

Clinking glasses to persuade the wine with careful words, and laughing and talking insincerely. Although Chen Wenqiang was a little bored, he was more interested, because he couldn't fully detect Yuan Laosi's mental activities, just a wisp. Sometimes it's still speculation.

"Or on the proficiency of foreign affairs, the depth of knowledge. Mr. Chen can be said to be the first person in China, and he is not far behind foreigners. Yuan Shikai has a large amount of food, and he doesn't seem to be cheating in front of Chen Wenqiang, as if he wants to give people the impression of being honest.

"Lord Yuan praised it falsely." Chen Wenqiang no longer focuses his spirit on Yuan Shikai, since he is a hero, he is naturally very deep in the city. If it is seen through at a glance, Yuan Laosi will not be able to climb to today's status, "Building railways, building schools, building cigarette factories, and founding industries, Yuan Daren's achievements in implementing new policies and running foreign affairs are the domestic attention, and they are well known at home and abroad." ”

"I can't compare. Not to compare. Yuan Shikai shook his head lightly and said with appreciation: "Yuan has the money of the imperial court and the right to local jurisdiction, so he has achieved some things. Master Chen can be regarded as a self-made man, in just a few years, he has become famous at home and abroad, and his strength is strong, he is the real talent, Yuan is ashamed of himself! ”

"You praise me, I praise you, it's fake to be polite like this." Chen Wenqiang raised his glass and wished him a long time, and said with a smile: "Strong alliance, brother came here this time, it is in this heart, I hope to work together with Lord Yuan to achieve better results." ”

"Strong combination, that's a good word." Yuan Shikai admired, "Lord Chen has a wide network and strong capital in the south, and Yuan also has some influence in the north. I sincerely invite Lord Chen to Jin, Yuan and Lord Chen coincide! ”

In fact, Chen Wenqiang did not have much desire for cooperation when he came this time, and he believed that Yuan Laosi also had the same idea. Extensive discussion and mutual temptation will be the main purpose of both sides.

And Chen Wenqiang and Yuan Laosi still have something in common, that is, they are more pragmatic, and the conversation after the banquet is naturally biased towards practical issues.

"The construction of the Jinzhen Railway should be relatively easy, because the terrain through which it passes is mostly relatively flat, unlike the complex terrain of the Guangdong-Hanzhou Railway." Chen Wenqiang was somewhat prepared for this, Zhang Zhidong had told him the general situation of the Sichuan-Han and Jinzhen railways before, and hoped that he would take over after the completion of the construction of the Guangdong-Hanzhou railway.

"Funding is the biggest issue." Yuan Shikai said with a wry smile: "Since Lord Chen borrowed foreign debts from the Guangdong-Hanzhou Railway, if the terms and conditions are a little harsh, it will inevitably attract material discussions, and officials, gentry and businessmen, and ordinary people will oppose it. It is for this reason that it has been repeatedly discussed before. ”

Benchmarking? Chen Wenqiang was not sure, but he was somewhat relieved about it. Who will dare to sign an agreement indiscriminately and lose national rights and interests in the future?

"The great powers want to build railroads or provide loans, and that's the competition." Chen Wenqiang sneered and said: "Choose the best, pull one over the other, make their competition more intense, and naturally there is the possibility of reducing the conditions." The Guangdong-Hanzhou Railway borrowed German capital only because Germany was eager to enter the British and French spheres of influence and took the initiative to provide various preferential treatments. The construction of the Jinzhen Railway seems to be a reference. ”

"Speaking of the great powers, Lord Chen seems to have a bad impression of Britain and France, especially Britain." Yuan Shikai smiled meaningfully: "I heard that the new British Minister Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to China, Zhu Erdian, invited Lord Chen to face him, but Lord Chen refused. ”

"If he comes to see him, I may see him." Chen Wenqiang teased with disdain: "The British, either an opium dealer or a vampire, I really hate it." ”

"Well, not really!" Yuan Shikai did not go any further, but changed the topic with a smile and asked about the bank.

With the development of national industry and commerce, there was an urgent and weak call for the advent of a new type of bank. Although China Commerce Bank and Hubu Bank have been established before, they have basically been created for political or financial purposes, rather than financial purposes. Therefore, it is simply not able to meet the demand for huge funds for industrial development. At that time, China urgently needed a bank that could truly develop its industry.

The more immediate reason is that the redemption of the right of way of the Jinghan Railway is imminent. According to the loan contract, if the Qing government could not repay the loan in full before 1 September 1907, it would be repaid by the Beijing General Bank in 20 years from 1909 onwards. In this way, the lender Belgium will be able to dominate the right of way for a long time.

Because the Jinghan Railway runs through the Central Plains, which is of great significance, and because the movement to recover the rights set off by the Guangdong-Hanzhou Railway has intensified, the Qing government decided to raise funds to redeem it, which was specifically undertaken by the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, which was in charge of the four administrations of wheels, roads, telecommunications, and postal services.

As a result, a new bank was born. At that time, under the impetus of public opinion advocating the establishment of new industrial and commercial enterprises, recovering profits, and the people's opposition to railway loans and demanding their own railways, the establishment of the Bank of Communications entered the agenda.

Obviously, Yuan Shikai wanted to intervene in the Bank of Communications so that Beiyang could get more powerful financial support. Regardless of whether the candidate he sponsored could be appointed by the imperial court, he wanted to hear Chen Wenqiang's opinion. He even had the idea that if Chen Wenqiang could be co-opted, he could sponsor Chen Wenqiang to take charge of the Bank of Communications. With Chen Wenqiang's reputation and the growing strength of the joint venture bank, he is also a very competitive candidate.

And Chen Wenqiang is not interested in this. He didn't want to be confined to the capital, which was a place he tried to avoid. However, he still put forward his own suggestions to Yuan Shikai very pertinently, many of which were based on the experience of the joint venture bank in operation and the lessons learned.

"The Yunnan-Guizhou rebellion is rampant, the southeast is shaking, and half of Lord Chen's industry is in Guangdong (Qiongzhou belonged to Guangdong Province at that time), I don't know what the impact is?"

Yuan Shikai suddenly asked about the revolutionary army, which made Chen Wenqiang have to think seriously and deal with it carefully.

……………… (To be continued.) )