Zhang Zhidong and others immediately spread the news of the Guangzhou examination, and at the same time, Wang Jie and Li Yi also sent the news in Guizhou and Guangxi respectively. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

First of all, when the people in Guangzhou heard that the big exam would be held in Guangzhou on September 15, as long as they could go to high school, they would definitely be able to become officials, but everyone was very excited.

After all, in their eyes, only being an official can make a name for themselves, and everyone is eager to be an official, but they have never had the opportunity, even if they spend money to buy officials, some of them have no way.

Therefore, when they saw the announcement of the Zhennan Wangfu this time, they immediately felt a passion in their hearts, and they were determined to take the exam. No matter what the final outcome is, they will participate like moths to a fire.

There are still people who have carefully read the official notice, this big exam does not test the eight strands, as for what to test, it will be explained on the day of the exam.

In general, at this moment, the passion of the people of Liangguang and Guizhou was completely ignited, and all those who got the news, those who thought they had some strength, had begun to come to Guangzhou.

The states and counties also provide food and lodging for poor candidates, which makes these students know that they have made the right choice this time, and at the same time stimulates their inner fighting spirit.

Li Zhongju looked at Liu Jiang and Song Naruto in front of him, "Today, I brought the two of you here to tell you that you have established military camps in the north and west of Guangzhou, and you are responsible for the construction of the military camps, and they must be built firmly. ”

Li Zhongju gave each of them a book and a drawing, "You take it and take a good look, and you must not cut corners." ”

"Yes, Commander." The two immediately replied excitedly, and at the same time they were very happy in their hearts.

Subsequently, Li Zhongju asked Zhang Zhidong to send invitations to capitalists of various nationalities in Guangzhou, inviting them to come to Zhennan Wangfu to discuss the future development of commerce.

Li Zhongju looked at more than 20 merchants who were very prestigious in Guangzhou, each with assets of at least tens of thousands of taels of silver, which showed how rich they were.

But at this time, they are sitting on pins and needles, and their hearts are even more panicked, and they are deeply afraid that half of their life's struggle will turn into water. But after all, they are people who have worked hard for most of their lives, and they are still smiling on the surface.

Li Zhongju was able to understand everyone's thoughts, so Li Zhongju said lightly, "This king invited you here today to discuss with you the commercial development of our Guangdong and even the entire south. Don't have any scruples, if you have any ideas, please speak freely. ”

For a minute, no one spoke!

For three minutes, no one spoke!!

For ten minutes, no one spoke!!

Li Zhongju was not in a hurry, he just looked at everyone quietly, smiling, and didn't care, Li Zhongju also wanted to see when these businessmen would wait.

Finally, twenty minutes later, an old man in his fifties and sixties said, "Lord Wang, the grass people think that the government should interfere as little as possible in the production of our factories, and at the same time, there should be fewer places to collect taxes. ”

Li Zhongju nodded, "This point, this king will say it later, is there anyone else who wants to say it?" ”

Another middle-aged man said, "Lord Wang, I think that our business should be more like a foreigner to learn, whether it is the management or model of the factory, we can learn from it." ”

A middle-aged man dressed in silk thought for a while and said, "Lord Wang, the little one hopes that our social status can be improved." Only in this way can we better develop our business. ”

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After that, five or six more people spoke their minds.

Li Zhongju looked at everyone and said seriously, "Everyone, since ancient times, has been a farmer and a businessman. But today the king wants to say that all men are equal, and there is no distinction between high and low, just as you and this king are the same, and this king is not much more noble than you. ”

Li Zhongju said eloquently, "You have found that the world has undergone major changes, and Western countries have almost completely gotten rid of handicrafts, and they have all used new power such as steam engines to replace handicrafts. This greatly saves manpower and material resources. ”

An old man nodded, "Yes, the foreigners are much more advanced than us in this regard, and this is beyond our reach." Dare to ask the prince if there is a way to solve this matter. ”

Li Zhongju smiled and said, "Everyone, we are all Huaxia people, this king will tell you the truth, although some people say that businessmen only have interests in their eyes." But this king believes that all of you are true heroes who love the country and our nation. ”

Li Zhongju continued, "Now, we must vigorously develop manufacturing, that is, commerce, because in a year's time, the Western powers will definitely come to the land of Guangzhou. Whether the Western bandits are for their interests or to regain the dignity of this Wuyi Mountain battle, they will definitely come back. ”

Everyone's faces changed abruptly, but they knew that once the foreigners called this time, they would never be like before, and this time they would definitely be even more brutal, and they all looked at Li Zhongju, wondering what King Zhennan would say next.

Li Zhongju said without hesitation, "Therefore, this king must start preparing with all his strength from now on, and all aspects must be prepared, otherwise it may be a complete failure, and I believe you will not be much better at that time." After all, this king almost killed the foreigners this time. ”

Li Zhongju didn't care about everyone's embarrassed faces, but shouted loudly, "Do you want to see our Chinese nation enslaved like slaves by Western robbers, don't you want to see our Chinese nation stand at the top of the world." Ladies and gentlemen, this king has called you here today to invite you to vigorously develop commerce in the days to come. ”

Li Zhongju's words were astonishing, "At the same time, the government will give you certain conveniences, in addition to passing through the necessary military fortresses, there will be no overtaxes in other places, and the social status of merchants, this king will also find a way to promote you, of course, you also have to pay some practical benefits." ”

"Lord Wang, please tell me, what do we need to give?" An old gentleman with a white beard said.

Li Zhongju said seriously, "This is all up to everyone's wishes, and in a year, it will depend on how much money you can come up with to support our army to defeat the foreign army in a year." ”

Everyone nodded, and at the same time, they firmly remembered in their hearts that they must donate more when the time comes.

Li Zhongju continued, "This king will also cooperate with some of you, I believe that we will definitely cooperate very happily, and the government will definitely not take advantage of everyone." ”

The fifty or sixty old man who spoke for the first time immediately became interested, in his opinion, King Zhennan was definitely a real hero, so he immediately said, "Our Sun family business wants to cooperate with the prince, can the prince?" ”

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