There is no way out

Jinmen is very close to Beiping City. As an early treaty port in China, it is also the economic center of North China, so Cheng Nuo wanted to choose a partner there from the beginning.

The fact is as he expected, Jinmen's flour industry is very prosperous, with more than 400 mills. However, it seems that they chose the wrong technology tree, and most of the factories are machine mills.

The machine mill is based on the traditional mill, adding steam power or electricity to replace part of the human and animal power, which improves a certain amount of productivity but is extremely limited. It essentially belongs to the category of factory handicraft production relations.

I asked about the daily output, but it was only a few dozen bags, which simply could not meet Cheng Nuo's expected requirements.

Unwilling to give up, Cheng Nuo continued to inquire, and actually discovered a large-scale machine flour factory, the Shouxing Flour Company, which was just established at the end of last year.

When he arrived at the place early in the morning, he found workers changing the door and some Japanese wanderers wandering around, so he kept an eye out and found a breakfast shop.

"Sister, put some old tofu in the gaba dish, two fruit sticks and one tea egg."

As the locals do, even though the lady who sells breakfast is quite old, out of respect, we still call her "Sister" like the locals do.

The eldest sister said enthusiastically: "The fruit will have to wait a moment. The stall has just opened and the oil is not yet hot. How about you eat something else first?"

"It's okay, I'm not in a hurry. Fruits are delicious when they are freshly baked." Cheng Nuo sat at the stall, waved his hands to show that he could wait, and said, "Sister, you have been doing this for a long time, right? This fragrance

It goes straight into your nose and looks delicious."

"As you said, I have been doing this for more than ten years, and the neighbors all love to come to my place to eat." The eldest sister rubbed her face and couldn't help smiling.

Cheng Nuo continued to hold her close: "I think so. I guess the flour mill opposite won't last as long as you did."

The eldest sister smiled and said: "The factory has only been open for two months, so of course it won't have a stall for a long time."

"It's also strange. You said that this store has been open for so long, and it's still changing the door. It's not just open to sell things. It's weird."

"Look at those Japanese devils with knives. They dragged five to six people." The eldest sister pursed her lips, pulled the dough into the shape of a fruit and put it in the pot: "The brand before was ours, but later it became the Japanese's. It's a pity.

Yes, that foreign noodles is white and cheap."

As he said that, the door was replaced, and the brand of Jusei Flour Co., Ltd. was stepped on, and the one that went up was "Jusei Flour Co., Ltd."

Later, Cheng Nuo inquired further and learned that the factory was originally co-founded by Zhu Qinzhai, a salt transport envoy from Changlu, and Senger of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. of Japan. The production machines are all the latest imported from the United Kingdom and the United States, and the daily output of flour can reach 3,000 bags.

Later, the Japanese felt that the profits were considerable, so they snapped up the shares of the Chinese people, and the signboard was changed to a Japanese factory.

At this point, the first and only mechanical flour mill in Tianjin became a Japanese asset.

At this time, Cheng Nuo asked them to cooperate, which was undoubtedly seeking the skin of a tiger.

Where is the path for school-enterprise cooperation? Starting a business is difficult and full of challenges.

After much deliberation, I decided to go directly to the Northeast and go to Bingcheng, the only large flour processing center in the country.

When he got home, before he could pack his luggage, he saw Li Laosan running over in a hurry.

"Sir, there are two people looking for you outside the door. They look stiff and speak in a southern dialect. They seem to be talking about wheat flour. Do you want to meet them?"

"The southern accent is unfamiliar. Who is looking for me?" Cheng Nuo frowned and thought for a while, but without any clue, he said directly: "Let's go to the door and have a look."

The ones who came were none other than Li Tianfu and Zhang Changgui from the Shanghai Flour Union.

Zhang Changgui was a little hesitant: "President, are we too hasty to send it off? The initiative is in the hands of the other party. The business negotiations will be detrimental to us later."

"Compared to these, I think survival is more important." Li Tianfu opened his sleeves, looked at his watch, and shook his head: "We also went to Peking University in the morning and learned that Mr. Cheng is not only the leading scientist of our time, but also a practical person.

Home, educator, do you think there is a second person in the country?"

Zhang Changgui expressed his ideal person: "But I think Professor Roque sent by the US Department of Agriculture has a greater advantage. The last meeting has promised us to help introduce high-quality wheat from the United States. We can plant it immediately after buying it."

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"Rock? Huh, don't mention it." Li Tianfu snorted coldly, with disdain on his face: "If I remember correctly, the place he went to most when he came to Shanghai was the book apartment, and you took him there every time.

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The so-called Shuyu is the highest-level brothel in Shanghai, which specializes in receiving local literati and bachelors. The women among them are called Ci Shi, sir, and shepherd. In addition to the requirements for beauty, they must be proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, especially ditty.

Zhang Changgui was a little unconvinced: "It is normal to do some public relations when doing business. Besides, if I didn't take him to the study apartment these days, how could Professor Luo Ke agree?"

"I must remind you that you are not the only one who is close to him. As far as I know, several other flour mills run by foreigners are also connected to Roque." Li Tianfu said solemnly: "They are not just busy.

While visiting the brothel, I also collected a lot of seeds of our native crops, especially asking someone to dig up a lot of Biluochun tea tree seedlings. I won’t say any more, but you should understand what it means.”

Zhang Changgui's face was ashen. His family was originally a comprador, and later he went into industry, but his mentality of buying what he could afford still continued. He said unwillingly: "Even so, in our country..."

"Okay, if you still insist, go back and submit your resignation yourself." Li Tianfu interrupted him and said seriously: "I took you with me on this trip just because I wanted you to see that our countrymen are not bad at foreign devils. I didn't expect it.

You are still so stubborn. Don’t forget that your family is still enjoying the blessings of Professor Cheng. The reason why your daughter can go to the university to audit is because of Professor Cheng’s efforts!”

"You can make money, but you can't lose your bottom line!"

Hearing footsteps approaching, the two quickly ended their conversation.

Here Cheng Nuo opened the door and saw a middle-aged man with a Chinese character standing outside the door, holding a cowhide bag. He looked very motivated at first glance.

As for the person next to him who turned around in despair, it seemed that he was not the person in charge, so he was automatically ignored.

"I am the owner of this house. You two came to see me. Do you have anything to do?"

Li Tianfu immediately stretched out his right hand and said enthusiastically: "You are the famous Professor Cheng Nuocheng, I am Zhang Li Tianfu, the president of the Shanghai Flour Union, and next to me is Zhang Changgui, the director of the union. I am looking for you about wheat breeding and sowing.

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Just when I was about to fall asleep, someone brought me a pillow.

During this period, Cheng Nuo knew that Shanghai City was another large flour processing center. The reason why he did not go there was because it was too far away. It was a backup option after the trip to the Northeast failed.

Now that people come to your door on their own initiative, they naturally have to treat you warmly.

"Come on, please, Lao Li, you two, make a pot of hot tea and bring it over."
Chapter completed!