At this time, Mo Lixun was chatting with the master in Chen Chao's living room, and the atmosphere was very happy.

This is the second time that Mo Lixun has met Chen Chao since coming to Shandong, and the focus of the interview is on the economy of Shandong.

It has been half a month since Mo Lixun came to Shandong, because of his special identity, Mo Lixun lived in the State Guest House, he admitted in an interview with "Shandong News" that this trip was mainly to interview Shandong Industry, because he had seen too many Shandong commodities in Beijing and heard too many Shandong legends.

He did what he said and what he said, and after interviewing Yang Shixiang, the governor of Shandong, and his principal officials in Jinan, and after three days of on-the-spot interviews with the civilian factory of Huayuan Industrial Company, he went to Yizhou, Yanzhou, and Qingzhou to walk a big circle, and had an intuitive understanding of the layout of Shandong industry. Today, I made an appointment to come to the Chen Mansion for a meeting, and I said in advance that I would discuss economic issues.

After talking freely about his feelings about interviews in Yizhou and other places, Mo Lixun suddenly asked a question, "Mr. Chen, do you know what my biggest feeling is when I come to Shandong?" Mo Lixun's fluent Chinese has eliminated the language barrier, and Chen Chao has had many contacts with foreigners over the years, and he is basically accustomed to foreigners' thinking.

"Oh, where do I know that. I'd like to hear what you have to say. The so-called bystander, Mr. Morrison, your opinion must be more accurate than those of us who live there. Chen Chao replied with a smile.

"Ha Lu Ha, I want to talk about feelings. And not the factories that are staggering in size and state-of-the-art. It is people, Shandong people have a different spiritual outlook from other provinces, including Jingshi. ”

"Oh?" Chen Chao came to be interested, "I wish to hear it." ”

"Please forgive Mr. Chen for my bluntness," Morrison smiled, "I have been in your country for more than ten years, and in fact, I am already half Chinese." Frankly, for your country. There are two biggest feelings. The first is the wooden state of the people's mental state, which seems to be indifferent to things outside the body, and has no joy, anger, sorrow or joy at all. The second is the chaos of public health. Qianmen Street is in the heart of your capital, and it is filthy and chaotic to the point that civilized people cannot tolerate it. Even with the patrolmen. The situation has not been effectively improved. But in Shandong. Jinan, in particular, has a completely different scene. ”

"Please go on."

"To be honest, I didn't expect Jinan to be so clean and tidy. Sewers and concrete roads have been built in the urban area, and street lights and garbage bins have been installed, and diligent workers have been working to clean them up non-stop. When it rains, I feel like I'm in London...... Although urban greening has just started, it can be seen that the good intentions and clever planning of the managers, the choice of tree species is extremely reasonable, I believe that there will be another ten years, no, at most five years, Jinan's cityscape will become the first in your country, compared with the famous cities abroad...... These are not the point, the biggest feeling is that the people of Jinan, dressed cleanly, with a warm smile on their faces, are not surprised to see foreigners, and basically give me warm help when I ask for directions several times......"

"Ah, sir, it's over. As far as I know, this is the reason why a large number of foreigners have come to work in Jinan in recent years. As you know, many companies in Huayuan have foreigners who have worked for a long time. ”

"Perhaps. At least I felt at home when I came to Jinan. Ha Lu Ha. To my astonishment, there were public kiosks and newspaper columns set up on the streets, and there were always crowds of people reading in front of the free reading columns. The literacy rate of the people in Jinan is much higher than in other places, which is really a remarkable achievement. ”

"Ah, probably they're reading about employment. In recent years, there have been more factories in Jinan, and the workers have attended literacy classes, so there are naturally fewer illiterates. Chen Chao is also very proud of this, "In fact, the literacy classes in the countryside are also very good, and every holiday, many schools in Jinan will organize teachers and students to do literacy work, and some of them will go deep into the countryside ......."

"Ah, that's amazing. Are they all voluntary? I mean, do they get paid? ”

"The pay is there, but it's not high. It's basically volunteering. ”

"In addition to this, Jinan's universities, vocational schools, and the very famous Huayuan Industrial Group are amazing. In particular, a large number of new products developed by Huayuan Industrial Group are very creative and refreshing. You may not know it, but there are almost no people in the upper class of Jingshi who don't use Huayuan's goods, from furniture to rickshaws, and indispensable clothing, oh, and those cute children's toys. I've bought several sets and I'm ready to send them back to China as a gift to a friend, haluha. ”

"Oh? What toys does Mr. Morrison like? ”

"Yes, very creative. In addition, the law and order in Jinan is also very good, the discipline of the army and the police is very good, I have been in Jinan for more than ten days, and I have not seen a single incident...... Ah, those commercial markets in Jinan are very good, convenient for the people and easy to manage, and they have also increased taxes. I think other cities in your country should learn from Jinan's experience. Even Tianjin, which seems to me to be very vibrant, I think it is completely behind Jinan. ”

"Mr. has won the prize."

"No, it's true. As a journalist, respecting the facts is my work ethic. Mr. Chen, I have come to the conclusion that Shandong has a first-class administrative team and far-sighted rulers, which is very rare in your country. I met with Governor Yang, and he said that all this was the merit of General Long Qian...... It's a pity that I didn't have the opportunity to interview this amazing general this time. ”

"Ha Luha, it is not appropriate to credit him alone. Lord Yang is very open-minded, good as flowing, he is the first credit. ”

"The Chinese have the virtue of modesty. However, I have heard that General Long grew up in the United States, and it is amazing that he can hold such an important military position in your country. Before, I had only heard some stories about General Dragon. If I have the chance, no, I will definitely ask General Long some questions in person. ”

"He's gone to Guangdong now. You must have heard that there was a riot in Canton, and he was ordered to put down the rebellion. ”

"Yes, I heard. General Long has just quelled a rebellion by the revolutionary party in the central part of your country. Morrison picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea, "Mr. Chen." China is so big, except for Russia, there is no country in the world with such a vast territory and as many people as yours. Just one province of Shandong could reach the mainland of the British Empire. I've been thinking about a question these days, what would it be like if other provinces in your country were to industrialize like Shandong? ”

"I don't know about this. But I heard Long Qian say that it has been 300 years since the industrialization of your country (Chen Chao always thought that Morrison was British), but we don't seem to have started yet. He told me about the main industrial indicators, such as steel and oil. The gap to the major industrial countries is very large. You looked at the Yizhou Iron and Steel Plant. Isn't it ridiculous? As for oil, we don't have it at all, oh, maybe haven't found it yet. ”

"Nope. I believe that the industrialization process in your country has already begun. It's right in Shandong. Yes, there is. "Moreover, I think Shandong is enough to be a model." The steel of Yizhou is compared to that of a civilized country. It's really insignificant at the moment, but as the saying goes, 'A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step', and I believe that if you are given time, it will be very impressive in a few decades. As for oil, I heard that General Long Qian firmly believes that your country has oil, otherwise there would be no joint venture with the Americans to build an automobile plant. I looked at the construction site and it was very imposing. Oh, dear Mr. Chen, I am saying this from the bottom of my heart, not an unprincipled compliment. I have noticed that Shandong's industry has a clear and feasible plan, and pays attention to the introduction and training of talents, such as the economic research institute of Huayuan Industry, the technical center of Zhongxing Industry, and the technical school that has been opened for the training of technical workers, which is very far-sighted and remarkable. Not only that, but you also have a very smart business model, with clear equity and clear rights and responsibilities...... Shandong's goods have poured into Beijing, Tianjin, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang...... It is said that a large number of capital from Jiangsu and Zhejiang has poured into Shandong, which has promoted the rapid development of Shandong's industry......"

Chen Chao smiled silently. But in my heart, I am very proud of Long Qian's idea becoming a reality step by step.

"I would like to ask Mr. Chen an important question in this regard. As you know, Mr. Sun Wen, who is wanted by the imperial court of your country, is determined to overthrow the current government, and he has been working hard for more than ten years to do so. And General Long's position has already shown that he is resolutely defending the current regime. You are General Long's father-in-law, and the question I want to ask is, what is General Long's real attitude towards the revolution set off by Sun Wen? Morrison changed the subject.

Chen Chao became vigilant, "He is a general of the imperial court, so he naturally acts in accordance with the orders of the imperial court. ”

"No, with all due respect, your country is facing a great change, which is already being felt to some extent by those in power in your court, yes. For example, the reform of the central bureaucracy implemented last fall. No one is going to stay out of the way, and General Long, a general with great political vision, will he take a stance on this reform? This made me very curious. Morrison finally got to the point.

"This, I don't know. He never told me. So far in the interview, Chen Chao has become cautious.

Mo Li Xun knew Chen Chao's actual position in Shandong, and also knew that if he talked about the military confrontation with Beiyang that had occurred not long ago, Chen Chao would definitely talk about him. Decided to bypass the more sensitive political issues first, "Mr. Chen, the development of Shandong industry so far is undoubtedly directly related to the entry of foreign capital technology. But unfortunately, neither Shandong's established military industry nor the booming civilian industry were involved in it, but the United States and Germany took the lead. Your neighbor to the east, Japan, is said to have a lot of ideas, and I have heard some rumors in Kyoshi, one of which is that General Long Qian is more hostile to Japan...... But Japan was an ally of the British Empire. Does the situation that has taken shape in Shandong Industry show the diplomatic stance of the Shandong authorities? ”

Chen Chao has participated in almost all the decisions of Huayuan and ZTE's expansion in recent years, and Long Qian's basic strategy is to rely on the technology and funds of the United States and Germany, mainly technology, during which British and Japanese businessmen did come to Jinan to seek cooperation, but they were unsuccessful, and were blocked by the harsh conditions of Huayuan and ZTE. Chen Chao thought for a while, "Foreign political stance? No, you lost your word. Shandong has no external stance to speak of, nor does it have that qualification. Huayuan or ZTE only do what industrial companies should do. ”

Morrison smiled, "Can I understand it this way, the Shandong market is completely open, Shandong's economy is free, and the capital of the British Empire can freely enter Shandong." Carry out cooperation with Shandong Industrial Group in all aspects? ”

Chen Chao thought for a while, "That's the case. You're right, Shandong welcomes British money and technology. ”

"This one is very good, too good. I think the British Empire was interested in Shandong's rapid economic development, and of course, more concerned about the political attitude of the Shandong authorities......"

"As I said earlier, there is no political attitude in Shandong. Shandong was just a province of the Qing Dynasty. Chen Chao accentuated his tone.

"Really?" Morrison smiled mysteriously, "But I think the province of Shandong is very special. It surpasses Naoli. Shandong can already make its voice heard in the political arena of your country. ”

"I don't agree with you. Mr. Morrison, I do not want you to see our conversation in the newspapers, you must guarantee that. ”

"I promise! Please rest assured Mr. Chen. All of my public reports will not reveal the content of our conversation. In particular, he emphasized the word "openness".

Morrison stayed in Chen's Mansion for nearly two hours. declined Chen Chao's reservation. He took the carriage he had chartered and returned to the State Guest House. He brought only one escort with him on his visit today. The other three all went out on vacation to play.

When the teahouse brought him boiling water, he told him about the scene that had just happened: an officer had escaped and was wounded and taken away, just now, not far from the door of the State Guest House. A puddle of blood had just been washed away.

Morrison has a habit of always "buying" the waiters in the hotel when he goes out, and sometimes a few copper plates can bring him excellent news clues.

Now it is.

"What do you say? The officer was wounded? You elaborate. Morrixun's intuition was that there was excellent news value in the meantime, "Jinan's security is very good, how could such a thing happen?" ”

The teahouse recounted the story he had heard, "Those people belong to the Fifth Town Intelligence Department, and the sentinels don't dare to care about it. ”

"Ah, ah," Morrison's mind raced, wondering where to find the truth of the matter.

At the same time, Jiang Yunzheng reported the truth of the matter to Ning Shijun and Fang Shengyuan, who came to the intelligence department. Ning Shijun lowered his face, "How did you do it?" couldn't even grasp a person, and almost let him run to Wang Huaiqing! ”

"It's a dereliction of duty! He's dead. Jiang Yun looked depressed.

"Stupid! Damn it! Fang Shengyuan scolded.

Jiang Yunzhi said that the two who are still in the interrogation room may not be spies, and there must be something wrong with the one who escaped from being arrested.

"What about the two? What is the result? ”

"One doesn't recognize life or death, and the other climbs and bites indiscriminately." Jiang Yun took the inquiry record, "I actually said that Song Jinguo was his upline...... This person is certainly not a spy, but he has no bones and is unreliable. ”

"What about the other one, do you think there's a problem?"

"I'm not sure, he joined the army in the year of the flood fight, and he has been in the staff office for almost two years, during which he was sent to the military academy for nine months for his outstanding performance, and he is a very important person in Chief of Staff Situ, but there is indeed a suspicion, but it cannot be confirmed."

"The marshal has told me more than once," Fang Shengyuan took the interrogation transcript and flipped through it, "I don't dare to say anything else, we are more than one level ahead of them in the intelligence field, how can we not figure it out...... Director Jiang, what are you going to do? I'm afraid I can't cover it up. ”

"I want to release them, focus on the staff department, and put a long line to catch a big fish." Jiang Yun sighed.

"That's not going to work. How do you explain it to the outside world? How can you guarantee that he won't pass on the interrogation? What if we still have spies within ourselves? Are you staring at him? I see that your intelligence department has a false name, and boiled ducks can fly. Fang Shengyuan said.

"What is the best way for Fang Gaoshen?" Jiang Yun has always been unconvinced by Fang Shengyuan.

Fang Shengyuan waved his hand and made a head-cutting motion, "I'd rather kill by mistake than let go." Charges, just give them a random one. ”

"No, you can't just kill people." Ning Shijun immediately objected, he remembered the turmoil caused by the ambush on Long Qian's Yizhou Road, "The commander is here, and he will definitely not agree to kill people indiscriminately." It's been four years since he joined the army, and he can't be killed because of these unsubstantiated suspicions. In this way, Brother Minggao, don't show up, I'll talk to him first. Throw that soft bone to Wu Nian and let him go down to the company to be a soldier! ”

Although Fang Shengyuan was the number one appointed by Long Qian to stay in Shandong, on military issues, Ning Shijun was the final decision-maker, and without waiting for Fang Shengyuan to speak, Jiang Yun immediately answered yes.

"Shi Jun, the key is how to explain to Yang Shixiang and Wang Huaiqing."

Ning Shijun had already pushed open the door of the interrogation room, "I've seen the two of them." Yang Futai is still very interesting, it doesn't matter where he is. As for Wang Huaiqing, I have offended the new admiral, I think it is up to your brother to sing red-faced, a lot of silver is fed, it is best to hold it, no, I will talk about it. (To be continued......)