Unconsciously, it has been almost a month since I came to Shanghai, and the time to leave has entered the countdown, for the city of Shanghai, I have too much time to stay, Yang Yuanzhao has an inexplicable emotion, Shanghai carries too many things in China, and it is also one of the most industrialized cities in China, with ready-made workers, and even financing and raw materials are relatively convenient.

A large number of industrial drawings were obtained from Shanghai, covering a large number of light industry categories, coupled with the storage of concessions, and a large number of materials obtained by foreigners from abroad, which can become commercial investment advantages.

Such a city, for other businessmen, is a happy land for investment, but not suitable for Yang Yuanzhao, the northwest is extremely remote, and now there is a series of problems with traffic lights, but because of the remoteness, foreign forces are not very strong, and there is room for development, which is exactly what he lacks, to build a strong industrial base, a certain degree of concealment is needed.

Baotou has the characteristic of concealment, coupled with the close proximity to Baiyun Obo, rich in mineral resources, in addition to transportation, almost has the conditions for the establishment of a heavy industrial base, and with the help of an all-in-one machine, the possibility of success is almost certain.

Zheng Daniu entered Yang Yuanzhao's room and said, "Master Yang, Uncle Guang came to inform us that we can go!" ”

"Then go ahead!"

This time they went to the China World Hotel, they took a car, and there were several cars from the German and American Foreign Bank, which were waiting at the door of the Huizhong Hotel early, and when they came down, they were taken to the China World Hotel.

China World Hotel, is located in the public concession of a hotel, not the most luxurious hotel, I heard that the owner is an imperial chef, his taste is extremely authentic, and even has the imperial cuisine of the palace, so it is very popular with dignitaries, and even many foreign diners, come to taste the taste.

In the Furong Hall of the China World Hotel, Yang Yuanzhao and Yang Yue and others, after arriving, waited here, according to Uncle Guang, today is mainly the chief officer of the cruiser, as well as the captain and some main officials of the fleet, there are not many people, only eight or nine, not many people.

It was about 6 o'clock in the afternoon, a person who seemed to have obvious civil official characteristics, with a few people, entered the Furong Hall, Yang Yuanzhao had already been explained by Uncle Guang, this is a chief of the Beiyang Navy Yamen, and the contact with the officials of the Haiqi was promoted by him.

Behind this principal is an official who looks polite and polite, but walks vigorously, walking in the front, and the rest of the people are also powerful, all of them are extremely unruly, but they follow him in an orderly manner.

"Shopkeeper Yang, let me introduce to you, this is the Director of the Beiyang Shipping Department, the commander of the Navy Cruiser Fleet, Lord Cheng Biguang, everyone come and get close!" The director took the initiative to introduce.

Uncle Guang stood up, saluted Cheng Biguang, and then introduced Yang Yuanzhao and Yang Yue, Cheng Biguang didn't speak, the principal followed to introduce the people below, sure enough, in addition to a few officials of the cruiser, it was the captain of each ship, Yang Yuanzhao also made up for it today, only after making up for it today, only knew that the sailors can currently go to the ocean, only a few warships with the prefix of the sea, but all the ships are not quite a bit at all, although they are all mosquito gunboats and lightning strike ships, the tonnage does not exceed 800, on the river, but there is considerable power.

Uncle Guang beckoned everyone to sit down, China's table culture has a long history, and after a few words of greeting, the meal that had already been arranged came up like a tide.

Yang Yuanzhao ate the meal casually, the officials of the Haiqi led by Cheng Biguang were different from the officials of old China, they seemed well-trained, and they were strong, for them, Yang Yuanzhao was admired in addition to admiration, as the seed of the Chinese Navy, after the First Sino-Japanese Naval War 10 years ago, they still insisted on arming the Chinese Navy with the spirit of martial arts.

In this case, these naval seeds, empty of blood, but can not be used, in the end can only be decadent, Yang Yuanzhao has always wanted to go up to the sea prayer, he once participated in the British king's celebration, traveled around the world, in foreign countries to protect overseas Chinese, can be said to be outstanding achievements, but after a few decades, but can only sit on the Yangtze River, facing the invaders, this is how unwilling.

Now, for China, a qiē is different, Yang Yuanzhao appeared, as long as he can copy all the warships in the world, all of them are copied in the all-in-one machine, plus he feels that in the field of engines, a certain amount of dù above, can make the world's most powerful engine, and even a variety of advanced ship decks, armor steel, these will become the basis of the world's most powerful battleships, when the time comes, with advanced ships, these naval seeds, will immediately be different, They will operate first-class warships, gallop the sea, and maintain China's security.

These should be a few years later, if Yang Yuanzhao does not delay their contact, the current navy is already quite weak, otherwise, with a merchant like the Yang family, it will not be possible to approach it at all.

Slowly familiarized, Cheng Biguang also knew that Yang Yuanzhao graduated from Oxford University, he was born in Fuzhou Ship Master School, and did not have much study experience in his early years, but after becoming a pipe band, he went to the United Kingdom several times to supervise the ship's affairs.

In the contact, Yang Yuanzhao found that Cheng Biguang's knowledge is very wide, and a lot of his knowledge is not limited to military affairs, but also has a lot of economic diplomacy.

In itself, Cheng Biguang only reluctantly came to the banquet, and he was not interested in the Yang family, but he just felt that he might be a vassal and elegant businessman, and he didn't know which family had the idea and wanted to come over to visit the Haiqi.

For a soldier, a captain, let the rich people visit the Haiqi, this is a difficult thing to choose, in principle, the Haiqi can only belong to the officers and soldiers of the sailors, this is their combat weapon, let outsiders visit in vain, is not conducive to secrecy, let alone training.

But in the end, Cheng Biguang did not refuse, the reason is that Uncle Guang offered 5,000 yuan Yingyang, 5,000 yuan, this amount is definitely a lot, the officers and soldiers of the Haiqi have been paid for more than a month, and he has raised it in many ways, but the effect is not good, with 5000, the officers and soldiers of the Haiqi can supplement it, and they can even go to sea for training.

So from the beginning, he was resentful, and when Yang Yuanzhao first started to set up, he also ignored it, but Yang Yuanzhao was not discouraged, especially when he knew that Yang Yuanzhao was from Oxford University, he asked a few more in-depth questions, which really surprised him, this rich kid who looks soft and weak is not the kind of arrogant nouveau riche, on the contrary, he is still a very quiet person, especially when he heard Yang Yuanzhao say that he studied in the UK, he was very interested, told Yang Yuanzhao a lot of interesting things about the UK, for this, Yang Yuanzhao was also prepared, he didn't know a lot, but from some Britons, he knew a lot of things about the UK, not very complete, but a certain amount of Cheng dù above, it can be regarded as a corresponding past, but it makes him more favorable.

After eating a meal, Cheng Biguang chatted very happily, Yang Yuanzhao took the opportunity to propose that he wanted to see the Haiqi and visit the sailor camp by the way, and Cheng Biguang also agreed.

Eating was extremely enjoyable, the officials of the water division, let go of the drinking, the scene was a group of demons dancing, Cheng Biguang didn't drink much, Yang Yuanzhao relied on his youth, and drank low-alcohol wine, and kept it light, but Yang Yue, after being poured a few glasses of wine by several water division officials, was a little drowsy.

"Brother, let's go have tea!" Cheng Biguang looked around, patted Yang Yuanzhao, and couldn't help but pull him out, on the street, the driver saw Yang Yuanzhao come out, and immediately drove the car over, Cheng Biguang's eyes lit up, pulled Yang Yuanzhao into the car, and said: "Go, go to Daxi Road!" ”

"But what about them?"

"Your shopkeeper and Master Lu are here, what are you afraid of, let's find a place to talk!"

Of course, Yang Yuanzhao did not object, at the banquet before, there were many people, and many of their things were ordered, besides, after Beiyang, China's more famous sailor general, he also wanted to know him more deeply.