Chapter 789: Chen Fan's Ambition

North Korea has historically retained its independence, in large part because of the harsh environment. The main reason why this country survives is because the cost of occupation is too high. Let's put it this way, before modern times, it was not difficult to defeat this country and force it to surrender, and it was really necessary to occupy it for a long time and incorporate it into the territory of China, which was unsuccessful in all dynasties. A similar country is Annam, during the reign of Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty, after the conquest of Annam, because of the harsh natural environment, the cost of occupation was too high, and the Ming Dynasty abandoned Annam after Zhu Di's death.

Since modern times, with the development of science and technology, the difficulties caused by the environment have been greatly reduced. A railway solves the problem of logistical difficulties, which is why we have the current situation. Originally, Chen Xie's positioning was to build a huge Ming empire, and there was no intention of starting anew. It's a pity that the reality is very cruel, if you want to solve the problems within the Ming Dynasty, it takes too much energy and time, if you focus on solving the problems of the Ming Dynasty, you will miss the golden age of rapid development.

So with the special title of overseas alliance, in the end, Chen Xie still wanted to include all departments of these alliances into the territory of the Ming Dynasty, of course, Chen Xie would not say these words. In the future, in what way the overseas alliance will be incorporated into the territory of the Ming Dynasty, Chen Xie did not plan to solve it in his lifetime, and left it to future generations.

The train was speeding in the night, and it was already late at night, and Chen Xie still did not rest. The light of the lamp shone on his face, and after reviewing a text, he was met with Liu Ru's focused gaze when he looked up. "What's wrong?" Chen Xie asked puzzled, Liu Ru smiled and shook his head: "Not much!" ”

"No, you must have something to say, don't try to lie to me." In front of a very decisive tone, Liu Ru's face flushed slightly, and she couldn't say that she just looked at Chen Xie at work just now. It's already rippling. "It's not early, the slave family is waiting for the master to rest."

Cultivating a Hongchen woman into a Ming newspaper tycoon, Chen Xie still has a sense of achievement. Women in this era are essentially appendages to men. From Chen Xie's point of view, it is impossible for him to be the enemy of the whole world because of his ideas. It can only change the world step by step, and women's society is inferior. From a philosophical point of view, it is also caused by low productivity. With the development of industry, more and more jobs suitable for women have appeared, because of the increase in income, the status of women in society is improving little by little, which is a process of quantitative change causing qualitative change. For example, the emergence of self-combing girls in history!

As a special example, the meaning of Liu Ru'i is like a lighthouse, illuminating those women who yearn for freedom and happiness in the endless dark night. This. Liu Ru, who has always put herself in a submissive position, does not understand, and Chen Xie feels that she needs to remind her that someone needs to make a voice in this era and wake up some people who are about to wake up.

"Don't worry, I have something for you." Chen Xie showed a solemn expression, and Liu Ru, who was about to give a man a wide coat, floated into his eyes, and a resentful word hit Chen Xie's vital point: "Master." The slave family is Lao Zhuhuang, and it really shouldn't be an eyesore anymore. ”

As soon as the words fell. Liu Ru was picked up by the lazy waist, and the heat in his ears brought a lethal love words: "No matter when, just like the bow of the boat under the willow tree by the river, the breeze blows the scarf, and the half of the delicate face that penetrates into the eyes will not change in my heart." ”

The vernacular or something is a weapon that erodes people's hearts. Liu Ru is whole person softened. Wrapped around his neck, he was confused: "Hmm! ”

In Pyongyang, in the office on the second floor of the station, a group of people are busy. Wang Ben and Li Yuncong, who were dressed in military uniforms, stood in the corridor and looked at the heavily guarded station downstairs, when they heard footsteps coming from behind them. When he turned around, he saw Chen Fan coming out.

"Hello uncles! The line is in place, and the report can be sent. "Chen Fan doesn't have the arrogance of the second generation of officials and the second generation of wealth, and his attitude is very low. Li Yuncong grinned when he heard this: "Okay, good, with this sharp weapon, news from thousands of miles away can come in an instant." Wang Ben smiled and said, "It's hard work." ”

Chen Fan said more and more respectfully: "The two uncles are polite, and the line from Jiuliancheng to Pyongyang will be completed within three months. Besides, there is a fee for this telegraph company to send a telegram. ”

Wang Ben gave a thumbs up and exclaimed: "The heart is black and thick-skinned, and the eyes are open when you see money, and you have a future!" Chen Fan was not hit at all, but continued to show a sincere smile, with a face that was regarded as a compliment: "You have won the award, and the army will shoot a telegram when you turn back, and I will give you a 20% discount." Wang Ben and Li Yuncong looked at each other helplessly, and laughed out loud.

"Forget about this eight-fold discount, anyway, I don't need to spend a penny to raise those traitors." Wang Ben's words, Li Yuncong, the commander-in-chief of the Korean Kingdom Army, darkened his face, the so-called traitor refers to those old Korean nobles, some of whom were exiled, and some of whom were not sent away in a hurry, were treated as coolies by Li Yuncong and pulled to the construction site to help erect electric poles. These people are not able to work, and they cannot stand the whip and bayonet, forcing them to die. Tens of thousands of people, just give it to stutter will not starve to death, and even then there are not a few grains and grass consumed every month.

"Hesheng (word) virtuous nephew, to say something you don't like to hear, although these traitors have made a lot of money and food from their families, they are the belongings of the king of Joseon after all. You're going to have to do big things, but you can't afford to lose your eyes on these small profits. Li Yuncong's words are good words, Chen Fan is not a person who does not know how to advance and retreat, and immediately said: "Thank you Uncle Li for your teachings, why don't you do this, how about selling these traitors to their little nephews for a price, regardless of men and women?" ”

Li Yuncong heard that there was something in this, and immediately put away his smile and said, "Oh, if you have any plans, you might as well say it directly." Although the matter is not big, it can't stop some people from thinking nonsense. The meaning of this is to remind Chen Fan not to misunderstand that he has thoughts about the Korean throne. The two sons of Zhangjiazhuang grew up watching everyone, and they still have a lot of feelings with these bigwigs. This is a natural advantage that no one else can compare. To put it mildly, as long as Chen Ping and Chen Fan are included in the candidates for heirs, the others are basically useless. Now that Chen Xie is still there, these two are keeping to themselves, who knows if they will have ideas after Chen Xie is gone?

Li Yuncong, who knew Chen Xie's character well, immediately reminded Chen Fan not to commit taboos on this, even if he was dissatisfied in his heart, don't make trouble at this time. When Wang Ben heard this, his eyes were also round, and his sharp eyes pierced him, and the meaning must be clear. Chen Fan couldn't cry or laugh, and had to explain seriously: "The two uncles want to be crooked, and the little nephew has no ambitions." Although these traitors are in the way, many of them are scholars. The little nephew meant to pick out some young people from among them and give them a chance to play a greater role. As for their families, the younger ones stayed to continue working, and the older ones could be placed on an island, and it was not so easy to run. In this way, these precious resources will not be wasted, and they will not be afraid of making too big a fuss. ”

The meaning is very clear, if Chen Fan's telegraph company wants to expand, it must have enough talents. It is not impossible to obtain human resources from Liaodong and Shandong, but the problem is that the cost is certainly not small. Now that there are ready-made resources, and it doesn't cost a lot of money, why not?

"Hesheng, these people have a deep hatred for the Chen family." Li Yuncong analyzed it very rationally, and Chen Fan said very calmly: "I know, so I have to choose." It just so happened that Aunt Liu held a study class in Pyongyang, and these people had suffered enough on the construction site, so give them a chance, and I think there will be people who are willing to work hard. When the time comes, it will not necessarily be a bad thing for me to be thrown into the study class for half a year and work under me after I come out, even if others have ideas. ”

Wang Ben and Li Yuncong are both masters with enough brains, don't look at the background of fighting Han, they can get to this point, they can't do it without great wisdom. After thinking about what this kid meant, Li Yuncong looked at Wang Ben with a sad face, and after exchanging a look, Li Yuncong said lightly: "I have no problem here, I should tell my grandfather when I go back and live." ”

Chen Fan didn't expect the two of them to endorse him, so he was thankful for not making trouble, and he said again and again: "Thank you two uncles!" "Thanks for what? Thank you to them for being neutral and going into theater mode. For other things, incense is burned without obstacles.

A red signal bomb rose into the air in the distance, and the phone on the table in the room rang rapidly, Chen Fan entered and picked up the phone, and came out with a few sounds: "The special train still has half an hour to enter the station, two uncles, go down and wait together." ”

The two of them took a step first, and Chen Fan found an excuse to wait for a while before going down, which made the expressions of the two old guys a little solemn. Li Yuncong looked at Wang Ben a little worriedly and said, "There are so many overseas territories, why don't you give these brothers an explanation?" I'm really afraid that they will have ideas, and you and I will not know how to deal with ourselves when the time comes. ”

Wang Ben shook his head with a smile and said, "It's unfounded, since this matter is to be decided by Grandpa Guò, it is not something that you and I should work hard about." Train the North Korean army with peace of mind, at most for three or five years, you and I have to get out, either go to Xinghai City to run the Senate, or go somewhere else to sit on the side. ”

Chen Fan watched the two leave, his expression was more bitter, he did have an idea in his heart, but his ambition was not on the throne, but on building a telegraph empire that belonged to him. As for this matter, it is unrealistic to expect others, you can only do it yourself, starting from the most basic talent cultivation. In this way, literate young people become more valuable. In this era, scholars are a handful of rare talents after all. Chen Fan also didn't think that these nobles could have any ability to turn the river and the sea in the face of the general trend of history. Settle the one who guards himself and give him a chance. If you are restless, just dispose of it. Don't look at him as a technical nerd before, a child who grew up in the Chen family, there is no lack of knowledge, it is nothing more than a question of interest. (To be continued......)