After the continuous public opinion building paved the way for large-scale immigration to the Northeast, a survey with a strong surname was launched nationwide, and more than 100 teams under the banner of "Northeast Immigration Task Force" went to Henan, northern Jiangsu, and western Anhui.

After sufficient public opinion building, the project of Northeast immigrants did not receive much resistance. To put it bluntly, many things are a matter of trade-offs, especially in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, the vigorous industrial and commercial development has brought huge benefits, so that some traditional gentry have to choose between land income and industrial and commercial income. Not to mention, the consequences of breaking the tenancy bill are severe, and although you don't have to go to jail, the career of the individual and her family members will be remembered as a heavy stain.

More than a dozen cars were parked at the gate of the Grand Presidential Palace, and it was a busy scene coming in and out. When Zhou Xuexi got out of the car, his expression was indifferent. After Yuan Shikai stepped down, Zhou Xuexi, the largest businessman in Tianjin, and the former Beiyang financial dealer, chose to return to Zhou's industry. In modern history, there has been an unverifiable saying, "Southern Zhang and Northern Zhou", Southern Zhang, Zhang Jianer, and Northern Zhou are naturally Zhou Xuexi. Whether this statement is correct or not, it is certain that Zhang and Zhou have left a strong mark on the history of industry and commerce in China's modern history.

The visit to Beijing was at the invitation of President Sun Baoqi. Since the Republic of China, he has been heavy on industry and commerce, and as an important industrial and commercial giant in Beiyang, Zhou Xuexi has been very careful to avoid politics in recent years. Beiyang collapsed violently, he is a fat type, a new force has come to power, and he still doesn't clean you up to death? Just look at Sheng Xuanhuai's fate during Yuan Shikai's reign.

Zhou Xuexi judged that the more he jumped, the more unlucky he must be. Therefore, over the years, it has been living in a simple place, and Zhou's industry has also adopted a method of slow contraction in some aspects. All in all, Zhou Xuexi hopes to hide his clumsiness to protect himself, and also hopes that someone will look at the face of Anhui villagers and not cut Zhou's industry as a cake.

So what about actually? Fang Jianxiong cleaned up Liang Shiyi first, ignoring Zhou Xuexi. No one went to Zhou Xuexi's trouble, and Li Muyan, who was born as a close staff member of Fang Dashuai, did not have much Zhou's industry in Tianjin. As long as you do business normally and pay taxes normally, there is nothing to do.

Frankly speaking, this treatment once made Zhou Xuexi very frightened, which is obviously not the rhythm that historical development should have. Fang Dashuai cleaned up the first rich man under Beiyang, isn't that a matter of course? Wealth without political power as a means of protection, isn't that a reason to walk down the street with a child holding a gold bar?

Zhou Xuexi's incomprehensible answer will probably have a result today. Therefore, Zhou Xuexi is very calm, the silver deposited in the foreigner's bank over the years, even if there is no Zhou's industry, the Zhou family will not be unable to survive.

After stopping the car, the official stepped forward to arrive at the post and handed a small bundle of tickets to the guards at the door. The guard's eyes widened, and he quickly stuffed back and said, "It's the first time I've thought of you, so I won't bother with you." There will be a next time, I will arrest you and send you to the official. ”

When the confused official family came back, he was very puzzled and talked to Zhou Xuexi about this matter. Zhou Xuexi was also stunned for a while and said: "His majesty the president is strict? If this is the case, the prosperity of the Republic of China is just around the corner. ”

After waiting for a while, Gu Weijun came out and said loudly: "Arrest the seniors, the president is invited." ”

"I'm tired of Shaochuan!" Zhou Xuexi politely returned the salute, both of them had the experience of working under President Yuan, so they knew each other. Although they have no contact, they do not hate each other.

Gu Weijun led the way, passing through the familiar courtyard, Zhou Xuexi's expression was a little abrupt. Along the way, several officials who were waiting for the president to meet sent envious eyes, and Zhou Xuexi seemed to have returned to the past.

"Arrested, how about the journey?" Sun Baoqi stood on the steps at the entrance of the courtyard, waiting for Zhou Xuexi with a smile. With Sun Baoqi's current identity, being able to do this step is a big deal.

"Xuexi has seen the president!" Zhou Xuexi's brain is a little bit spinning, Sun Baoqi was squeezed out of Shandong by Yuan Shikai back then, how can he not resent himself, a cronie of the Beiyang Yuan family? In a trance, Zhou Xuexi stepped forward to salute. Sun Baoqi smiled and waved his hand: "It's all old people, so there's no need for such a big gift." We talked as we walked, sat for a day, walked around. ”

Sun Baoqi said and walked ahead, Zhou Xuexi took a step behind and carefully followed the rhythm.

"Zhizhi, I should have invited you to sit down a long time ago, but there are too many things to do, and I don't have the skills."

Zhou Xuexi was a little speechless when he heard this. It's not that you can't, but it's certainly not positive. Sun Baoqi is so old and sophisticated, don't pretend to be a ghost in front of him, it's better to listen to the following with peace of mind.

"Last winter, someone said something about you in front of me, and I told Fuguo about it. Guess what Fuguo said? Sun Baoqi stood up and looked back and smiled, Zhou Xuexi was shocked, he can

It is very clear who is in charge of this country.

"I want to hear about it!" When he heard Fang Jianxiong, Zhou Xuexi, who subconsciously bent his waist.

Sun Baoqi smiled slightly and said: "Fuguo said that just as far as the matter of 'opening with Luan' is concerned, anyone can move, but Zhou Xuexi can't be moved." Again, I ask why? Fuguo said that after the Geng year, the foreigners walked sideways, and someone in Zhou had the courage to surround Kaiping with Luanzhou, how long and ambitious? ”

After that, Sun Baoqi stood and turned his head and looked at Zhou Xuexi with a smile. This gentleman was sluggish at first, and then couldn't help but have a sour nose, raised his hand and wiped the corners of his eyes, and burst into tears uncontrollably, bowing his head for a long time and being silent. After a long time, Zhou Xuexi took out a handkerchief, wiped his face, and said with a straight face: "President, what is the dispatch of the commander, Xuexi has the firepower in the water, and he will never frown." ”

The so-called "opening with Luan" refers to the time of the Gengnian Fist Rebellion, when the British forcibly occupied the Kaiping Coal Mine. Yuan Shikai couldn't ask for it, and Zhou Xuexi came up with an idea to build a bigger coal mine, surround the Kaiping coal mine, and drag the British to death. This coal mine is the Luanzhou Coal Mine, and the trade war between Luanzhou and Kaiping is a lose-lose battle for both sides, and neither side is pleased. The British saw that they couldn't hold on, and decided to agree to Zhou Xuexi's acquisition of Kaiping, before the situation changed abruptly and the Xinhai Revolution broke out. The imperial court was in danger, and the [***] ships in the northern ports sounded their sirens, as if they had reproduced the dangerous scene of the Gengguo Revolution 11 years ago. The shareholders of the Luanzhou Company were afraid of the recurrence of the tragedy of being taken away from the coal mine by the guns of foreigners, so they hurriedly agreed to renegotiate the merger. As a result, the host and guest suddenly transposed. In November, Kaiping and Luanzhou reached a "Ten Paragraphs of Joint Conditions Agreement" and agreed to merge into Sino-British Kailuan Mining Co., Ltd., with equal equity sharing, profits from Kaiping and Luanzhou at 40%, and management rights controlled by the British side.

Zhou Xuexi, as the major shareholder of Luanzhou Coal Mine before, is depressed every time he thinks of this matter. was mentioned by Sun Baoqi today, naturally it was a mixture of joy and sorrow, and he couldn't restrain himself.

"Zhizhi, please come and talk about not being sent, but there is a deal, I think it is most appropriate for you to do it." Sun Baoqi smiled and continued to walk forward, entered a pavilion, sat down and pointed to the opposite side. Zhou Xuexi gave his hand first, and then sat down and said, "I don't know what the deal is?" ”

Sun Baoqi said with a smile: "Fuguo wants to develop the Northeast and build a heavy industry base. Eurasia Group plans to build a steel company in Anshan, import equipment from the United States, and is expected to build a steel plant with an annual output of 2 million tons in five years. Steelmaking requires coke, and coke is inseparable from coal. The Benxi Coal Mine was originally built by himself, but now the Republic of China has taken it back. If you want, go ahead and set up this mine. Don't dare to say anything else, the coal demand business of Eurasia Group is enough for you to be busy. If he had more money, he could buy some public bonds for immigrants from the Northeast first, and the Benxi Coal Mine would not have to pay first, and after taking over the operation, it would be repaid in ten years. ”

Zhou Xuexi listened to something incomprehensible in his heart, and immediately asked: "President, Benxi Coal Mine, isn't it owned by the political axe of the Republic of China?" You don't have to pay upfront, you may be criticized. ”

Sun Baoqi said with a smile: "I don't know what to do, and I advocate that all along the Nanman and Anshen railways will be under military management in the future." Benxi is within the scope of military control, and the coal mine is also under the control of the army. Now it is the property of the military and is under the name of the Shenyang Military Region. I do have a good Jianzhi coal mine, which can be a joint venture with the Shenyang Military Region, each accounting for 50% of the shares, and you will operate it. ”

"So the army can agree?" Zhou Xuexi's heart was pounding, and he blurted out subconsciously. To tell the truth, if you can be tied to the army, whoever dares to find trouble with Zhou's industry in the future will be troublesome with the army.

Sun Baoqi said with a smile: "You can give this a try, Fuguo will come to talk about something later, and I will introduce you to it." ”

As soon as the words fell, Gu Weijun hurriedly said, "President, Fu Shuai is here." ”

"The teacher called, I don't know what to command?" Fang Jianxiong followed the official family over and stepped forward to salute first.

Sun Baoqi smiled and pointed at Zhou Xuexi and said: "Fu Shuai, this is Zhou Jizhi, aren't you worried that no one will take over the operation of the coal mine in Benxi, and it is not decent to ask those Qiu Ba to toss?" It just so happened that he was the major shareholder of the Beiyang industrial and commercial giant Luanzhou Coal Mine, and it was only fitting for him to accept it. ”

Fang Jianxiong smiled and said nothing, looking up and down, Zhou Xuexi's heart was a little empty, after all, this one was a fierce man who overthrew Yuan Shikai, there is a way that is unpredictable, in case he doesn't like it, it will be a big trouble.

"Xuexi has seen Fushuai!" Zhou Xuexi stepped forward and bowed his hand, but Fang Jianxiong replied: "In this way, Benxi Coal Mine will ask Brother Zhi." But there are a few things I want to say earlier. ”

"Fushuai, please speak, Xuexi listens." Zhou Xuexi knew that this was an opportunity, a chance to hold a thigh again.

"At present, the coal mine in Benxi is owned by the Shenyang Military Region, and the cabinet has many criticisms, and has asked for it several times, wanting to sell it to the outside world to alleviate the financial suffering. There are other reasons why he withstood the pressure and left this coal mine in his hands. ”

(To be continued)