In addition to Zhejiang Fengzhong Bank, Zhejiang Zongyu Jewelry Firm, Shanghai Steamship Merchants and other units, individual investors include the Li Jingfang family, the Sheng Xuanhuai family, the Suzhou Xu family, etc.

This is currently a famous wealthy family in the country. Each family has assets of tens of millions of taels of silver. They are as rich as the country and powerful.

There is support from Britain, the United States, France and other countries behind it, and the traces are already very obvious, because these owners are all big entrepreneurs who have gone abroad.

Gu Hongming did not dare to neglect at all and quickly reported to Zhang Xiangshuai.

Zhang Zhidong then forwarded the matter to Zhao Fengchang for investigation.

Zhao Fengchang took it over and investigated, but it was terrible.

It happened that something happened at Shangyaojin Mining. The owner's representative, Jin Tianlong, and others were arrested on serious charges. Then, there was a rebellion by the mine protection security team in Meishan Town, and the Zhejiang New Army went to suppress it.

Immediately afterwards, the mysterious disappearance of the British Richard and others in Changxing Meishan Town more than a year ago was immediately solved, pointing the finger directly at Japan and the East.

It is said that this series of events has a key figure who is fueling the flames, a young man nicknamed Young Master.

Who is the young master?

His name is Chen Tianhua, also known as Tugen, also known as Tugen. He is a native of Xibutou Village, Shuangqi Town, Shanyin County, Shaoxing Prefecture, Zhejiang Province. His ancestors have been farmers for three generations.

Three years ago, Chen Tianhua's biological father died unexpectedly. He relied on his own efforts and started from scratch. He started fishing for shrimps and clams, and gradually engaged in aquatic products and established Tianhua Trading Company.

Later, he used Tianhua Trading Company to establish Shuangqi Town Lime Kiln Farm and Shuangqi Town Aquaculture Farm.

A year and a half ago, Zhejiang Fengzhong Bank was established, becoming the first private bank in the Qing Dynasty. It also took the lead in promoting national savings, opening an account with one copper plate and other measures.

In just three years, it is estimated that his personal wealth reached millions of taels.

What's even more amazing is that he became the third son-in-law of Li Cunzhi, a member of Li Hongzhang's family, the envoy of Zhejiang and the first assistant commander of the New Army.

A poor boy from the countryside, who was not from the right family, suddenly transformed like Sun Wukong and became a member of the new warlord of Zhejiang.

The details and analysis involved, Zhao Fengchang's counseling agency is not just for nothing, it is clear and clear.

When this detailed intelligence report was placed on Zhang Zhidong's desk, he, Gu Hongming and others were stunned.

A rare genius and young strategist in the Qing Dynasty.

Hearing that Chen Tianhua was getting married soon, he decided to send a master to deliver a congratulatory gift and send an invitation.

It is said that Chen Tianhua and Zhang Zhidong's three other senior staff members met one by one with respectful attitude and all called themselves late students.

At this time, the general manager of the inner palace came over and reported: "Master Handsome, the banquet has been arranged. Please come to the table."

"Okay, then please take a seat." After Zhang Zhidong finished speaking, he lifted up his brocade robe and walked towards the inner room.

Gu Hongming, Zhao Fengchang and others entered one after another. Chen Tianhua lowered his head and watched them go first, and finally he followed closely.

There is an elegant cabin separated from the pavilion, which is specially used for the governor to take his wife and concubines, or for the senior staff to enjoy the scenery, drink and chat.

The interior is spacious, bright, quiet, elegant, and very lyrical, with flowers all over the flower stands.

It seems that Zhang Zhidong likes fresh flowers very much. It is said that he has taken in many concubines in the past two years, but he has not continued his marriage.

At the age of sixty-three, he gave birth to his youngest son, born to a concubine, who was more than ten years younger than his eldest grandson.

Beauty of the country has been a label for heroes since ancient times, and both are indispensable.

Because it is a semi-open mountain palace, somewhat similar to a pavilion, it can receive wind from all directions and is very transparent.

In the summer, this is really a good place to drink and write poetry.

A golden silk and satin tent hangs at the lintel, and the tent is embroidered with beads and silver thread patterns. The wind blows and the flowers are fragrant. They match each other and are very artistic.

In the spacious, bright and elegant hall, there are seven sandalwood tables placed in order, sitting facing each other.

The first one on the list is naturally Zhang Zhidong.

The picture on the lower left shows Gu Hongming seated.

The one on the lower right is Zhao Fengchang.

The other three leaders were all sitting in their seats, and this was not the first time for everyone.

Chen Tianhua is naturally in the last position with his right hand, which is exactly three on three.

Every table looked well-organized. There were blue and white porcelain wine glasses with gold rims on the table, as well as ivory chopsticks, dishes, etc.

"Come here, everyone, today is my last day in Jiangning Mansion. Let's climb up and take a long view. Let's drink this first!"

Zhang Zhidong smiled, raised the gold-embedded porcelain wine bottle in his hand, and offered a toast to the six people at the table.

"Xie Xiangshuai!"

Chen Tianhua, of course, shouted along with the five leaders and raised his glass in response. After watching Zhang Zhidong at the head, he drank and drank.

The wine we drank today is not ordinary Shaoxing rice wine, but produced in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province. It is a blend of the famous ‘Jiangnan Mingshi Hong’. It is definitely a top-grade fruit wine.

This kind of glutinous rice wine was originally flavored with cloves, sandalwood, and patchouli. Now it is also flavored with osmanthus and honey. It is golden in color and has a refreshing aroma.

It is said that Jiangnan produces beautiful women, but it also produces fine wine, which contains many minerals needed by the human body.

After Chen Tianhua drank it, he also felt that it was mellow and refreshing. It tasted really good and had a sweet and mellow aftertaste.

He took a closer look at the dishes on the table.

Shredded venison, Jinling sweet-scented osmanthus duck, braised bear paw, steamed sweet-scented osmanthus fish, beauty liver, duck blood vermicelli soup, five dishes and one soup.

The color and aroma were both good. Shi Feng couldn't help but take a bite with his chopsticks. It tasted really good. The skills of the governor's chef were probably at the level of future generations of chefs.

To be honest, it's already past noon, and I haven't eaten breakfast, so my stomach is already growling with hunger.

He glanced around, and it seemed that Zhang Zhidong and his staff were all eating with their heads down. They were probably hungry too.

Ignore it, let's just eat.

Chen Tianhua picked up the small piece of bear paw with chopsticks and chewed it with big mouthfuls.

He has a good appetite and the taste is good. He drank fine wine and ate delicious food. Unknowingly, he destroyed all five dishes on the plate.

In fact, the dishes made by Neifu do taste good, but the portions are indeed a bit small and they are exquisite.

Don't expect everyone to have a bear's paw, a duck, or a fish...

Here is a piece on a small plate.

This amount is enough for the Governor-General and his staff, who are all middle-aged and elderly people with weak digestive functions.

But for someone like Chen Tianhua, who is in his early twenties, he eats more than the three of them combined, and he eats it quickly, so the small portion will of course be eaten away.

"Young Master, you must be hungry after getting up so early in the morning, right?" Zhang Zhidong held the ivory chopsticks in his hands and looked down at him while he was eating and said with a smile.

Chen Tianhua then raised his head and found that the dishes on their plates had only been moved a little, and most of them were still there.

But his was wiped out in one go. He was a little too carried away and not polite anymore.

Chen Tianhua's face turned red and he had no choice but to hold the wine glass with his hands above his head to cover up his embarrassment and said, "I would like to offer you a glass of wine to the Governor. I wish you good health and a long life."
Chapter completed!