Chapter Eighty-Three: A Visit from Bosun
Chen Wenqiang, who was concentrating on research, analysis, experimentation, production and other work, gradually became intoxicated, and his enthusiasm and spirit of forgetting to sleep and eat made Wang Zhuoran and others both surprised and encouraged. www.biquge.info Obviously, as their mentor and guide, Chen Wenqiang's state is simply too rare.
Three days later, Xu Xilin came to Lujiawan again and visited Chen Wenqiang, but he was startled when he saw Chen Wenqiang hurrying out of the laboratory. His hair was disheveled, his white coat was stained with stains of several colors, and there were a few burnt holes, and he really looked like a Frankenstein.
"Hehe, Brother Bosun, Tokyo has always been good, right?" Chen Wenqiang rubbed the dirt on his hands, and smiled a little apologetically: "Look at me like this, let Brother Bosun laugh." β
Directly calling Xu Xilin's expression, Chen Wenqiang showed closeness, Xu Xilin also smiled and stretched out his hand to shake Chen Wenqiang, and said coldly: "Brother Wenqiang is famous, and now he is busy with research, Xilin came to disturb, don't be surprised." β
"Strange, where to see strange." Chen Wenqiang pulled Xu Xilin towards the laboratory, "Please sit down for a while, Brother Bosun, I will explain the finishing work, and then change my clothes and come to accompany you." β
"Brother Wenqiang, please take care of yourself." Xu Xilin stopped in the foyer, "I'll just wait here." β
"Brother Bosun, please sit down and wait, I'll have someone serve you tea." Chen Wenqiang nodded, motioned for Xu Xilin to sit down, and turned to go up the stairs.
A long time has passed, and Xu Xilin has already drunk two teas before Chen Wenqiang appears in front of him. After changing his clothes, his hair and face were simply taken care of, Chen Wenqiang greeted Xu Xilin with a smile, and the two walked out of the laboratory together.
I spent three days at Gong Baoquan's place, during which I had exchanges and debates with Gong Baoquan. Chen Wenqiang has already learned the general situation, and it is obviously unlikely that it will bring about a huge change in Xu Xilin's thinking all of a sudden, but it is indeed effective. As for the establishment of a school such as the Armed Forces Academy, Chen Wenqiang decided to help him, and if he could not become a comrade-in-arms, it would be good to make more revolutionary alliances.
The two of them talked while walking, the carriage and bodyguards followed, Chen Wenqiang already knew Xu Xilin's thoughts and purposes, and Xu Xilin had many reservations.
"Founded a school, recruited young and handsome, taught military law and discipline, and thought that the country would be a soldier against humiliation in the future." Chen Wenqiang listened to Xu Xilin's story, nodded lightly, and agreed: "Yes, Brother Bosun's idea is very good!" Shaoxing is also a good place. β
"Although the idea is good, how can I be shy in my pocket." Xu Xilin said with a wry smile: "Although Xilin is also a solid family, it has always been difficult to use a large amount of money regardless of business matters. β
Mr. Chen stopped, as they walked on the road to an upscale residential area, next to a small man-made river with trees on its embankment and leaves rattling overhead. As far as the eye can see, across the river are rows of houses of uniform size.
"A year ago, it was a stinky ditch overgrown with weeds that was home to all sorts of disease-causing bacteria." Chen Wenqiang stared at it for a long time, and said faintly: "On the opposite side is a densely packed shack, the children's eyes are sunken, their clothes are not covered, and they have long legs. The men were toiling and working to fill their bellies, while the women looked at me numbly and indifferently through the smoke of burning wood and cookingβ"
Xu Xilin frowned, looked at the other side, imagining the scene of what Chen Wenqiang said, and wondering what he meant by what he said.
"They are not lazy, on the contrary, they are extremely industrious and able to endure hardship." Chen Wenqiang continued, "Just three meals a day, the whole family, I can hire them to repair the dredging ditch and build my own house, which can be said to be free labor." Then I made them my workers, so that they could earn money to support their families and be able to get dressed. The next step is simple, they are willing to follow the rules I set and keep them clean and tidy because they have solved their livelihood problems. β
Chen Wenqiang turned to Xu Xilin and smiled ugly, "I don't know how many slums there are in China, but that kind of poor and dirty scene should be everywhere, right?" β
"Yes." Xu Xilin said sadly: "Everywhere, there are poor people, beggars, or people who have become numb to the pressure of life. β
Chen Wenqiang nodded and said: "I have only changed a small place, changed a group of people, and on the one hand, the overall environment of this country and society is more critical. That's why I'm willing to sponsor you to open a school and do your part to change the environment. β
"Brother Wen Qiang-" Xu Xilin had just opened his mouth to speak, but was interrupted by Chen Wenqiang's wave of his hand.
"It's a dangerous and honorable thing, you know what I mean." Chen Wenqiang looked at Xu Xilin thoughtfully, "I also have some power in Shanghai, if you need anything, you can come to me, even if I don't want to help, I won't betray my friends." But for one thing, I hope it's a secret that only you know. β
"Xilin understands." Xu Xilin nodded solemnly, and then said with a smile: "Brother Wen Qiang is too modest, although I haven't been here for a long time, I still know the name of Xingyi Hall." Brother Wen Qiang is in the Qinghong Gang, and Jin Sanye is almost washing his hands in a golden basin, and most of the gang forces in Shanghai can be said to listen to Brother Wen Qiang's orders. It is in this Lujiawan that Brother Wen Qiang is also guarded by masters in front of and behind him! β
Chen Wenqiang looked back, Feng Yi and Ah Mao were not far away, and couldn't help but smile faintly, "It's not a master, it's just a follower." Brother Bosun is often out and about, and if necessary, I can recommend a few masters to accompany him for protection. β
Xu Xilin hesitated, smiled and waved his hand, and politely refused: "Forget it, forget it, Xilin is used to being alone, and I'm afraid that others won't be able to endure the hardships of running around." β
Chen Wenqiang knew that he was prevaricating, so he no longer insisted, and led Xu Xilin to his small villa. As he walked, he talked about funding and helping, and the idea of opening a pharmacy in Shaoxing by the way.
The Xu family is a famous family in Shaoxing, his father Xu Fengming Xiucai was born, served as a county official, the family has more than 100 acres of land, and there are two shops in Shaoxing City, "Tiansheng Silk Village" and "Taisheng Oil Stack", which are quite prestigious local gentry. And opening a pharmacy in Shaoxing can not only get the care of the Xu family, but also extend the tentacles of the Fuxing Association, which is also Chen Wenqiang's wishful thinking.
Although it was decided to start an incident in Qiongzhou, and strive to establish a base for training and expansion in Qiongzhou. However, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui and other southeastern places were the main financial resources of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, close to Shanghai, the people are more open, and the industrial and commercial foundation is stronger than that of the mainland, and its importance is self-evident.
The expansion of the Fuxing Association in Nanyang was relatively smooth, but the establishment of a foothold in China was relatively lagging behind, so Chen Wenqiang naturally did not want to let go of such an opportunity.
"I still have to stay in Shanghai for a while, and it's not convenient to carry money with me, and when it's time to leave, I'll come and disturb Brother Wen Qiang, I don't know if it's okay?" Xu Xilin asked.
"Absolutely." Chen Wenqiang saw Xu Xilin's thoughts, and was happy about it, so he agreed.