The reason why British investment can make Zhang Tinglan excited is not only to open up the European market, but also to introduce British shili, at least to contain Japan, and if necessary, to bring in American shili.

"Seventh Master, we should also prepare to return to Fengtian to show our talents."

"You are not afraid that Yuan Shikai will leave you in Beijing."

"Of course I'm not afraid, Lao Yuan doesn't have the courage to do this." Zhang Tinglan smiled and sent a stack of newspapers to Lao Zhang: "If Lao Yuan leaves me in Beijing, won't he confirm the accusations of those literati, I will charge for him, and Lao Yuan will thank him for his merits, and at that time, it will be the loess mud falling into the crotch of his pants, and it will be and." ”

Lao Zhang also glanced at the newspaper a few times, his brows furrowed, he sighed and said: "Back then, Mr. Yang Jingzhen asked me to study with him for free, I became literate and gained a lot of knowledge, I respect these literati from the bottom of my heart, but the events of the past two days really disappointed me!" ”

"No matter who everyone has their own selfish interests, these literati are no exception, when their selfish interests conflict with the development of the country, they will also be like ordinary people, take into account their selfish interests, pull the country's hind legs, and return to Mukden in the future, and they cannot take these people lightly."

Lao Zhang nodded yes, this debriefing is almost over, Lao Zhang is also ready to leave Beijing, when they came to Beijing, there were a few people plus guards, and the team to go back was a lot bigger.

First of all, Song Zhongyi's factory still has workers, after getting Zhang Tinglan's funding, he transported all the machines detained in the port of Tianjin, loaded them on trains, and transported them directly to Fengtian, and the machines in the factory were also dismantled, and they were all transported to Fengtian, Song Zhongyi already knew the news that Zhang Tinglan had reached an agreement with the British.

Therefore, he felt that time was pressing, and he asked his family to stay in Beijing for the time being, and was responsible for handling the family property at a low price, while he rushed to Mukden with Zhang Tinglan, and the more than 300 workers of the factory also agreed to work in Mukden under the attraction of high salaries, and it would cost 50,000 oceans to move these people and machines to Mukden.

But both Zhang Tinglan and Zhang Zuolin are willing, with this factory, Fengtian's textile industry has suddenly changed from a hand-spinning wheel to a mechanized large-scale production, and it is worth paying this price.

Kuang Rongguang also agreed to go to Fengtian, originally he still wanted to deal with some things, and wait until he was almost settled before he passed, but because the debate took place in his home, Kuang Rongguang also suffered from the pond fish, and many people scolded him for being Yuan Shikai's lackey, and cooperating with the scum of acting, Kuang Rongguang also returned to Fengtian with Zhang Tinglan and them in a fit of anger, which can be regarded as hiding from Qingjing.

Ba Yuzao also had to go to Fengtian with him, personally select a few suitable apprentices, and then bring them to the United States to study together, and Zhang Tinglan also had to arrange the management of the overseas study fund.

In addition to them, the British also sent several representatives, who on the one hand had to discuss with the Mukden side the specific procurement catalog, and on the other hand, they also had to arrange experts to help Mukden build a power plant and expand the factory's production capacity.

Just when preparations were almost made, the presidential office sent a letter of appointment, appointing General Zhang Zuolin Shengwu, commander-in-chief of the three eastern provinces to suppress bandits, with full responsibility for local public security work.

For this appointment Lao Zhang is not surprised, Yang Shiqi and Yuan Keding both notified Zhang Zuolin in advance, these two are staunch pro-Zhang faction, in Lao Yuan's secret meeting, they strongly advocated that Zhang Zuolin directly supervise the military affairs of Fengtian, supervise Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces, and become the highest military governor in Northeast China. But this proposal was strongly opposed by Liang Shiyi, and Liang Shiyi even put Zhang Zuolin's heavy gift to Yang Shiqi on the table in front of Lao Yuan.

In the face of Liang Shiyi's questioning, Yang Shiqi was not to be outdone, he asked Liang Shiyi to estimate the authentic handiwork of Zhou Yue-for-tat, and then he also asked Liang Shiyi. Speaking of this thing, it is too interesting, unique in the world, but it is not well-known in the calligraphy and painting world, and people who understand the value think that this represents an important part of art history and is a priceless treasure.

Even Yuan Shikai was very surprised, this little bandit leader in Fengtian really had a master around him, and he could find this kind of treasure, and he bought Yang Shiqi all at once, how could he have seen Yang Shiqi work so hard for others.

Just when Yang Shiqi and Liang Shiyi were pinching, Yang Du, Lao Yuan's other confidant and strategist, spoke, he stood on Liang Shiyi's side, thinking that Zhang Zuolin seemed rude, but in fact he was scheming, such a person can be used, but he can't be blindly trusted.

Yang Du suggested that Zhang Zuolin be promoted to the commander of the bandits first, let him pacify the place, and if he did a good job, it would not be too late to let him manage Fengtian. And now is the critical moment to ascend the throne and claim the emperor, the three eastern provinces are the rear of Beijing, and a cronie must be sent to be responsible, Yang Du recommended Lao Yuan's henchman, his godson Duan Zhigui.

Lao Yuan was originally suspicious, Yang Du's words still spoke to his heart, and when Lao Zhang entered Beijing, the Japanese minister Rizhiyi also greeted Yuan Shikai, and the Japanese also warned Yuan Shikai not to let Zhang Zuolin serve as the governor of Fengtian.

After weighing it repeatedly, Lao Yuan did not hand over the Governor of Fengtian to Zhang Zuolin. It's just that at present, Lao Yuan's control over Beiyang has been greatly weakened, not to mention Zhang Zuolin, a local powerful faction, if Zhang Zuolin is not appeased, there is definitely a possibility of turmoil in Fengtian, Lao Yuan After thinking about it several times, he decided to appoint Zhang Zuolin as the commander-in-chief of the three eastern provinces to suppress bandits.

At the same time, Lao Yuan allocated 3,000 rifles to Zhang Zuolin and authorized him to form the Fengtian Independent Brigade, which was regarded as giving Zhang Zuolin a sweet date that was not too big or small, and as for the military affairs of the three eastern provinces, it was handed over to Duan Zhigui, whom Lao Yuan trusted more.

"Division commander, there are pros and cons to this appointment, the advantage is that we can extend our hands to Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces, and the disadvantage is that we can't directly control Fengtian, and there is a Duan Zhigui on the top boss." Yuan Jinkai, who came with him, analyzed some of the situation.

"Damn, Fengtian and Feng Delin and others, we haven't even stabilized our family, how can we get involved in Jilin and Heilongjiang!" After Zhang Zuolin received this appointment, his brows were tightly locked, obviously very unhappy, he came to Beijing with the heart of becoming a prince, but Lao Yuan only used the commander-in-chief of the bandits to send him, and Lao Zhang was immediately full of anger.

"Back to Fengtian, let's immediately expand the army and strengthen Liliang, Duan Zhigui, His Royal Highness, don't want to sit on the throne, I, Lao Zhang, must drive him down!" Zhang Zuolin called Zhang Tinglan again and said to him: "Tinglan, do you have a way to get more arms on the Middle East Road?" ”

"It's completely possible, we have already bought off Tsarist Russia, and soon we will be able to order a few bullet production lines in the name of Russia, and in addition, there will be a large amount of arms to pass through the Middle East Road in the near future, and even large-caliber heavy artillery, we can find a way to intercept it!"

"Good!" Zhang Zuolin slapped the armrest of the sofa hard, and there was a hint of ruthlessness in his eyes: "Since Yuan Datou'er doesn't hand over Fengtian to us, let's use the cannon to snatch it back!" ”

Lao Zhang is worthy of being the king of the Northeast, he really has a mighty force, if he can't be soft, he will have to be hard. Zhang Tinglan is also enthusiastic, don't look at Yuan Shikai did not hand over the Fengtian Governor to Zhang Zuolin this time, but it can also be seen from the appointment that Lao Yuan has no ability to control the place.

In order to appease Zhang Zuolin, he even authorized him to form the Fengtian Independent Brigade, and gave him 3,000 rifles, which was undoubtedly bribing Zhang Zuolin, and also proved Lao Yuan's weakness.

Of course, before returning to Fengtian, I have to go to Yuan Shikai for this trip, and thank President Yuan Da for his Hong En, Zhang Tinglan also went to the presidential palace with him, Zhang Tinglan knew that after two or three months, this place will become Xinhua Palace, Yuan Shikai, the hero woke up from a dream, and he was going to completely walk off the stage of history, and then China will enter an unprecedented moment of chaos, of course, it is also a huge stage for heroes from all sides.

This time Lao Zhang entered the presidential palace, Yuan Keding personally greeted him, obviously more polite than last time, and pulled Zhang Zuolin to see Duan Zhigui, Lao Zhang knows how to act, and Duan Zhigui is talking and laughing at the moment, and has repeatedly expressed his determination to support Duan Zhigui to manage Fengtian.

Then Lao Zhang took Zhang Tinglan to meet Yuan Shikai, although President Yuan saw Zhang Tinglan for the first time, but he had this young man in his ears for the past two days. He first slapped Liang Shiyi in the face at the dinner and reached a cooperation agreement with Zhu Erdian.

This made Lao Yuan impressed by his economic talent, you must know that Yuan Shikai's subordinates are lacking this kind of talent, Lao Yuan even had the idea of recruiting, and then Zhang Tinglan scolded Yang Shuqing again, Lao Yuan especially asked people to copy all Zhang Tinglan's words to him.

After reading it, Lao Yuan was also surprised, this young man understands the economy, culture, and the West, and is also quick to think and can speak well. Lao Yuan really had the intention to keep him in Beijing, but Lao Yuan also knew that Zhang Tinglan's words were tantamount to digging up the ancestral graves of those scholars, exposing their despicable thoughts in broad daylight, and completely offending these people, leaving Zhang Tinglan now would only be in big trouble.

"Tinglan, it's not wrong for young people to show some edges, you go back to Fengtian first, and then come to Beijing after a while, I value your talent very much, and the government is also in urgent need of a large number of capable young people." Lao Yuan said a few words of encouragement, and then asked, "Tinglan, do you have words now?" ”

"President, not yet."

"Well, I'll give you one then." Lao Yuan thought for a while, and then said: "Just use the word clumsy, you are smart and fickle, which is a good thing, but you must not forget the golden mean everywhere, reconcile yin and yang, and the clumsy words are to remind you not to forget the ancient precept of saying too much, and become a pillar of talent as soon as possible." ”

Lao Yuan personally gave the word, which is definitely a kind of honor, Zhang Tinglan doesn't care very much, but with the word, it will be much easier to call it.

Lao Zhang said goodbye to Yuan Shikai and returned to Fengtian with everyone, and when Lao Zhang saw the people who went back with him, the unhappiness in his heart was long gone.

"Even if you don't have this official position, just a textile mill, plus an order of 500,000 pounds from the UK, is worth it, this trip is worthwhile!"

Their trains, laden with workers, rushed along the Gyeongbong Railway towards Mukden.

Just as he passed through Shanhaiguan, a large number of soldiers with loaded guns suddenly appeared inside and outside the station, stopping Zhang Zuolin's train, and a tall officer with his personal guards went straight to Lao Zhang's special train.

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