At night, the Tianjin Concession is lit up, and the American-Asian Association Club next to the U.S. Consulate is brightly lit, and the saxophone accompanied by an old record player makes the men and women in the center of the ballroom forget the time. When the Manchu abdication edict spread all over the world, Western ideas and trends suddenly crashed into this country that had been conservative for hundreds of years, and countless strange remarks and dresses emerged overnight.

The food and lodging for this trip are still arranged by the United States, and although Britain and Germany have expressed their willingness to provide better places, it will certainly not lead to good results if they are now inserted into the middle of the two rivals, but the United States will be able to eat on both sides. Originally, Hanger suggested staying directly in the U.S. Consulate, considering that there would definitely be a lot of entertainment after arriving, and finally Yang Qiu chose this building next to the consulate The U.S.-Asia Association Business Club.

Song Jiaoren went to stay in Zhang Yuan, and although the two sides cooperated, they had to be vigilant about some things. The American businessman was very excited about Yang Qiu's choice of the American-Asian Association Club, and the huge southwest Chinese market had opened its doors to the United States little by little in the hands of this young man, so he simply gave up most of the building for him and his entourage, and even now this dinner party is held to welcome him.

The guards at the door widened their eyes as they checked each guest's belongings, and although they scoffed at the man for being so careful, they still couldn't wait to walk in and see him, thinking that this was a good opportunity to tie up with the southwest.

Yang Qiu and Hangel, who accompanied him this time, became the focus of the stars, many American businessmen took the opportunity to surround the two in the middle, and there were even many businessmen from Britain, Germany, France, Belgium and other countries next door.

Yang Qiu naturally did not personally negotiate a small contract with foreign businessmen, and Zhang Taiyan only cared about education and the livelihood of the people in the southwest, and Zhang Xiaozhun was still thinking about how to solve the two biggest threats in Jiangxi and Anhui, so he had to pull Murong Han and Gu Weijun to Chong Zhuangding ().

One is an overseas Chinese child who is eager to serve the country, the other is a new young man from the southwest who has studied in the United States for several years and has a steady and down-to-earth style; because he has studied law, he is proficient in several Chinese languages, chews words and is good at calculation, and quickly grasps the know-how in negotiations, fully implements the spirit of small cotton spinning, small thermal power, small chemical industry, small cement, small metal processing, and so on, and signs a contract of intent with foreign businessmen.

This string of "small" words surprised Hangel, remember this has always been a big deal? "I have no money." Yang Qiu did not hide the financial pressure, smiled and clinked glasses with him: "Unless you are willing to lend me five hundred million dollars for the largest transaction in the Far East." ”

"Poof." Before Hanger could wake up from the shocking figure of 500 million dollars, the laughter next to him made the two big men look at each other at the same time.

Shawls, cheongsam, wavy curly hair, willow eyebrows, and a newspaper badge hanging on his chest. The most amazing thing is that the two of them are still holding a camera in their hands, and when they see the two of them press down quickly, the woman raised the camera and took the initiative to identify herself after the sound of the shutter: "Ta Kung Pao reporter Lu Bicheng." ”

Zhang Taiyan was chatting with several former KMT politicians, and after being flashed by a spotlight, he saw that it was her, and hurriedly walked over and introduced with a smile: "Why is Miss Lanqing here too?" Huainan Sanlu, well-known in the world, when you come, we big men can't raise their heads. ”

Hangel can understand some Chinese, so he is very curious about the origin of this girl, and pulls Zhang Taiyan to introduce him・Only Yang Qiu's heart suddenly tightened! People who are familiar with the history of the Republic of China probably know this strange woman, who saved her father at the age of thirteen, scolded Cixi at the age of seventeen, became the chief teacher at the age of twenty, was a female disciple of Yan Fu, and a female tycoon in the Shanghai business community. And at this moment, ̈ Yuan Shikai's secretary! So almost subconsciously, he raised his vigilance, and his eyes became solemn.

This sudden change made Lu Bicheng a little stunned, and he didn't understand why this man who was still smiling and opening his mouth so carefully just now. Doesn't he like journalists? Lu Bicheng was a little puzzled, thinking about it, he felt that this reason didn't make sense, because this man had done his things through newspapers and national telegrams to make people tired of doing things quickly, how could he be hostile to reporters.

If none of these are the case, then there is only one reason left. This bastard actually thinks he's an assassin! After Lu Bicheng figured it out, he also knew where he was wrong. If you directly use the identity of the secretary of the presidential office, it may not be so, but I am afraid that I will misunderstand and pick up the title of Ta Kung Pao reporter again, although this title is also true, she is still working as a newspaper editor, but how can this young man who ventures north not know his identity? So in exchange for a misunderstanding.

Fortunately, she didn't think about anything else tonight, but she didn't want a man who could usually look at him to die in vain, so she smiled: "Bicheng didn't expect Inspector Yang to be so funny, but I don't understand that after the Westernization Movement, factories and machine bureaus in various places are all seeking big and more, why do you choose so many "small"?" ”

Yang Qiu continued to remain vigilant, and reason and experience told him that he needed to be extra careful when dealing with women with IQs of more than 180. With a smile, he asked rhetorically: "Why does Reporter Lu also care about industrial development?" ”

"The patrol can call me Lan Qing." Lu Bicheng deliberately said his nickname, his eyes were rolling in the hope of reducing some misunderstandings, but he didn't know how much surprise this little action like a girl's shame caused a lot of surprise around him, and even Zhang Taiyan dropped his jaw and muttered vigorously, remembering that the Lu family doesn't like men younger than him, not to mention that Yang Qiu's matter of having a woman is probably known to the world at this moment.

Could it be that the third child of the Lu family wants to be a concubine? Zhang Taiyan hurriedly closed his mouth. Hanger blinked his eyes even more, slapped his forehead and said exaggeratedly: "Yang, it seems that there is a beautiful reporter lady tonight who wants to do an interview. God, why don't the New York Times chicks come to Tianjin. ”

The American-style humor made Yang Qiu laugh, only Lu Bicheng found out how stupid the action was just now, and glared at Hangel. Fortunately, she had a rough life in the first half of her life, and she was used to these things, and her face was not red, but she raised her camera generously and took the opportunity to say: "Is the patrol willing to let me do an interview?" ”

"Miss Lan Qing, please." Yang Qiu generously pointed to the sofa in the corner, and after the two of them sat down, Lei Meng and several soldiers immediately surrounded him. Not only was Lu Bicheng not dissatisfied with this kind of vigilance, but felt that the handsome and slender man in front of him really knew how to win people's hearts, and he could actually train such a group of loyal soldiers.

Yang Qiu still maintained a strict military sitting posture, perhaps because of the bloody wind and rain along the way, or because he had held great power for a long time in a high position, sitting opposite gave people a calm, heavy, and unshakable feeling like a mountain, so that the guard poured a glass of water for her, and then looked at him and asked, "What does Miss Lan Qing want to interview Yang?" ”

Lu Bicheng is not an ordinary woman, except that Yuan Shikai saw this kind of temperament in him when he first became president, and for the first time in a young man who was only 23 years old, even Sun Wen and Huang Keqiang, who came to Beijing to discuss state affairs before, did not have this temperament, and even Liang Qichao and Wang Jingwei, who admired him, did not have this kind of calmness (). Especially those clear eyes, it gave her a feeling that all secrets had been seen through, and a trace of ripples involuntarily rose in her heart, and the heartstrings like an ancient well quietly fluttered. Fortunately, she is not an ordinary person, and hurriedly used words to divert this atmosphere, took out a pen and paper, and really asked like a reporter: "I listened to the envoy talking with foreign businessmen just now, and I haven't left the small print, I think the outside world must be very curious why you have such a strange request, do you think that ten small factories can be compared to one big factory?" ”

"Industry is not achieved overnight, it is actually the same as Miss Lan Qing's poems that move the world, and it takes a long time to accumulate and develop." Yang Qiu looked at Lu Bicheng quietly, the tip of the brush reflected a peerless face, compared with the women of this era, this ability also left a deep impression on him, and continued: "Although the small factory has poor efficiency and low output, it is easier to popularize than the large factory that often costs millions. China is not Europe, we can't support such a huge industry at present, and more importantly, we lack the huge industrial worker group accumulated in Europe and the United States over the past century, which we are even lagging behind Japan, which started at about the same time! Small factories can make up for these shortcomings, small capital can allow more businessmen to invest in the industry, and flexible operation mode can allow businessmen to avoid market risks. Because of the large numbers, the demand for workers will prompt the merchants to absorb the idle labor of the people who have depended on the land for generations, and the number of workers will gradually increase and become more skilled over time. ”

"If the high cost of a small factory leads to a decrease in profits, businessmen will lower prices for each other and exploit workers, how can we solve it?"

"This requires the government to come forward and plan, and at the beginning of the market, it should take the initiative to formulate laws and regulations to help businessmen expand the market as much as possible while protecting the interests of workers, and if necessary, even use government procurement to buy and sell products for protection." Of course one. These are just ancillary measures, and the market remains the best litmus test (). Just like sand and gravel, it is easy to be swept away by the waves, but if it accumulates into a wide sandy beach, even if the bad waves hit, there will always be one that will survive.

The market and competition is a big wave, a ** scouring after the elimination can be left behind are those immovable pillars, too much human interference but hurt the industry and commerce itself. ”

Lu Bicheng carefully recorded his every sentence, his expression was focused and even forgot the real purpose of coming, and when an interview about the road to industrial salvation ended, even she was even moved by the thoroughness and rigor of it, and the government support, tax cuts, financial first, and other means were unheard of, and his heart suddenly throbbed, which had nothing to do with feelings, but wondered if he had been born thirty years earlier, this poor and poor country would be different.

"Miss Lan Qing." Yang Qiu was still vigilant, and when he saw her, he suddenly asked in a daze, "Is there anything else you want to ask?" ”

This sentence made Lu Bicheng's cheeks blush, and he secretly laughed at himself for being stunned by a man, he was six years younger than himself! Thinking of this, I couldn't help but sigh sadly in my heart, no matter what, he was worthy of his favorite, if he was killed. It's a pity, so when I put the pen down, I saw that no one was paying attention to the surroundings, and suddenly said in a low voice: "Patrol, go back to Wuchang quickly." ”

Yang Qiu's body shook slightly, his eyes flashed and he pretended to smile, and asked, "Is Miss Lan Qing reminding me as a reporter, or is she the secretary of the Presidential Palace?" It was Zhao Bingjun or a person who did it. The Great President? ”

Lu Bicheng looked at her with some surprise, but quickly returned to normal. With his ability, he would never be unaware of the danger of going north, so it was not surprising to guess that someone would do it. Others seem to be chatting here, and even the four eyes are still affectionate from time to time, but no one expected that what they were talking about was a thrilling life and death, and their chests rose and fell a few times: "I know that the patrol envoy may not believe it, but this time I did hear two big news, and I will go and tell Mr. Song in a while, you go back as soon as possible." ”

Yang Qiu didn't seem surprised at all, looked at her thin cheeks and asked, "Two news?" Miss Lan Qing seemed to have only said one. ”

"There's another one, but you'll find out in a few days."

Newspaper? ()！ Yang Qiu's eyes gradually became solemn, he could already guess what the news was, but this matter must not be stabbed in the newspaper now! So he took a deep breath and suddenly beckoned to Lei Meng, and after whispering a few words, he saw that no one was paying attention, so he pulled her up and flashed to the secluded corridor next to her. Fortunately, Lu Bicheng was not an ordinary woman, and he was grabbed by his big hand and didn't make a fuss, so he was dragged into the study.

When he entered the house, Lu Bicheng shook his hands vigorously and stomped his feet in disgust: "The patrol envoy scratched me." ”

"I'm sorry." Yang Qiu didn't have the heart to listen to the whispers of the exchange, closed the door and turned his head to change his title: "Miss Lu, do you have the definite news that Yuan Shikai and Japan are going to sign a traitorous entente?" ”

This sentence made Lu Bicheng, who had always maintained a calm mind, almost not jump, and looked at him with his eyes open: "How do you know?!" "Does it matter?" Yang Qiu spread out his hand with a serious expression: "Miss Lu, you can't stab this matter in the newspaper now." ”

"Why!" Lu Bicheng looked at this man who had a good impression just now with some anger, and kept shaking his chest excitedly, and said angrily: "This is a traitorous contract!" Why can't I log out? Do you think that's right? ”

Seeing that she was angry, Yang Qiu was afraid of being frightened, so he gestured outside and lowered his voice and said, "Miss Lu, I don't know, the contract you saw is actually obtained by Yang, Song Yuchu and Mr. Sun Wen. I can tell you that this is the evil intention of the Japanese, who want to take advantage of the internal turmoil in our country to take advantage of the opportunity to annex Manchuria! That's why Yang Moucai decided to go north, no matter how many people want to kill me, I will always meet the president and make it clear to him that this contract must not be signed! ”

"You're one. That's why you're here? Lu Bicheng is a woman with a very high mind, after hearing this sentence, he understood everything, it turned out that he had long known the existence of this contract, and this time he risked being assassinated and went north in order to win justice!

With her understanding of Yuan Shikai and the fanning of Wang Yitang and others, it is very likely that this agreement will be signed, so she wanted to come to Tianjin to poke the news into the newspaper and force Yuan Shikai not to sign it. But he didn't let himself be published in the newspaper, obviously because he wanted to wait for Yuan Shikai to make a decision, and then grasp the righteousness and restart the war!

Thinking of this, she gritted her teeth with hatred, and looked at Yang Qiu with some anger: "You men, don't you understand that what the people need now is Ansheng?" Do you have to fight to the death before you want to stop? ”

Yang Qiu didn't answer directly, and sat down silently, looking tired like never before: "Miss Lu really thinks that Yang likes to fight?" The people who shed blood and died were my brothers and sisters. But is there a way out if you don't fight? You can publish in the newspaper to call me hypocritical and say that I am a villain, but I will never let Beiyang take charge of the whole country, they are rotten to the roots, you know this better than me! They are no longer the elite division that carried the hope of national revenge more than ten years ago!

There are hundreds of millions of people in the north, and there are many people who are kept in the dark by Beiyang! So I have no choice, if I go directly to the central government for no reason, the national civil war will start because of me, and in the future, everyone will follow the same example and evolve into a nationwide chaotic war! Beiyang will also continue to deceive the people in the north and continue to recruit troops from among them to fight to death! With the support of Japan, even if I don't fight, they will provoke this war, and once the situation of chaotic war appears, has the girl calculated how many people will have to die in the end to end it? ”

"So you want Beiyang to become the finger of a thousand people, and you can finish the fight early after no one supports it?"

"I persuaded him, and if he promised me, I would never go to war first, and continue to make him president. If he continues to be obsessed with one. I! It would have suggested that an extraordinary parliament be convened to abolish him. Yang Qiu got up and returned to his vigorous appearance just now.

Lu Bicheng looked at him quietly, clenching his teeth: "What if I don't agree?" ”

"I don't have a choice! Either fight for four or five years and let Japan and the foreigners get cheap in vain, or it will be decided by a war! Completely involve him and Beiyang in history ̈. Yang Qiu put on his hat and opened the door with firm steps: "I will let someone send you back, but I will also temporarily protect your sister in Tianjin!" ”

Yang Qiu finally looked at her: "If the girls cooperate, they can see them again in five days." The door slowly closed, but Lu Bicheng had the idea of rushing out to give the man a shuttle of bullets! He kindly reminded him, but his sister and sister were going to be placed under house arrest. He also ignored his beauty and killed him! This bastard with a thousand cuts! The more she thought about it, the more angry she became, and she slammed the notebook to the ground.

The page stopped on the interview record, and the dense Juanxiu small print recorded the fascinating industrial plan.