After the annual summary meeting, the visiting group of elders did not return to their place of origin because there were still more meetings to be held. Although the two prefectures of Baoding and Hejian will be under military control next year and interim constitutional government will be implemented the year after that, these elders are still needed to assist in management.
They belong to the villagers, so they need urgent training.
In fact, the villagers are easy to manage with the help of the chiefs of various clans. After all, these people are very authoritative in the village. When they come forward, few of the villagers dare to make irresponsible remarks. But Wan Lei is not limited to letting people
The villagers must be obedient and production must be resumed as soon as possible. Stability and prosperity of the North Parallel Province is what he needs.
In order to achieve this, the problem of land redistribution must be solved as soon as possible. Wan Lei demanded that the land be centralized and distributed to citizens uniformly based on headcount. The two prefectures between the rivers in Baoding are mostly plains, so the land should be divided into large squares as much as possible to facilitate the division of land.
Develop mechanized operations in the future.
In addition, we must adjust the structure of residential buildings and vigorously promote urbanization so that people no longer live scattered around but live together in cities and towns. Urbanization is the only way to industrialization. Only when the population is concentrated can enough workers be summoned for industrial production. And
Concentrated population is also conducive to management and the development of science, education, culture and health.
Of course, urbanization is a long-term goal. At this stage, we can only guide people and encourage them to live in cities and towns. We cannot use coercive means. This is not just because ordinary people have to relocate, but because the social atmosphere is not good. Most of them
If farmers don't stay in the fields to keep an eye on grain thieves, they won't be able to sleep at ease. Forced relocation will only be counterproductive.
Only in a city like Beiping, where the social atmosphere improves and people do not close their homes or pick up leftovers at night, ordinary people will naturally be willing to leave their fields and live peacefully in the city as citizens, only going to work in the fields when the farming is busy. The use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has also made
Field management becomes easier, and people have more time to engage in handicraft production. This is the "legendary" liberated labor force.
Meetings were held for several days in a row, and it was not until December 18th that Wan Lei sent someone to escort the delegation away. It was the end of the year, and Wan Lei also sent them things. New Year's goods and cloth were all pulled by horse-drawn carriages.
One person and one car, they all burst into tears of gratitude, patting their chests and promising to do their best to repay the favor in the future.
Li Fenggong said that he would introduce some maids and servants to Wan Lei, and he arrived in Beiping City a few days ago. Wan Lei asked Fu Wei to pick the people himself, and finally left behind a middle-aged woman named Tang Li. She was a widow and her husband
She died in a flood last year and is now living with her parents' family temporarily with a daughter named Tang Saier. When she heard that the Wan family wanted to recruit people, she asked someone to intercede and she had the chance to go north.
Fu Wei saw that Tang Li had a poor life and her hands and feet were fair, so he kept her. Wan Lei heard that Tang Li had a six-year-old daughter, so naturally he couldn't let them separate mother and daughter, so he agreed with her
He brought his daughter to live with him. Seeing that his boss was so kind and righteous, Mrs. Tang Li was naturally grateful and promised to work hard in the future.
With Tang Li's presence, the female family members who were supposed to take turns taking charge of housework became much more relaxed. Fu Wei could concentrate on presiding over the compilation of various teaching materials; Zhang Yan could concentrate on intelligence work; Li Yuan could concentrate on acting as Wan Lei's secretary.
Help him take care of the study room; while Zhao Xueer has the most leisure time, going to Jingzhongwei's training camp every day to see a few times, and then she feels at ease.
"Sister, sister, is my move right?" In the yard, a six-year-old little girl gestured with her hands and feet. When she saw Zhao Xueer coming back from outside, she immediately made a horse stance. This little girl had just been here a few days ago.
She was "taught" bad by Zhao Xueer and became a girl with "ADHD".
"Sai'er, stop yelling, you're disturbing the young master." Mrs. Tang Li, who was doing laundry, scolded her daughter.
"It's okay, Brother Wan has the best heart and won't blame anyone for such a trivial matter." Zhao Xueer smiled slightly, patted Tang Saier's hands, pressed her legs, and said with satisfaction: "Okay, that's it.
Stand like this until you are tired."
"Yesterday I was able to stand for an hour, and today I have to stand for two hours. When I grow up, I can be a heroine like my sister." Tang Sai'er said while holding back her energy.
"This little girl is really ignorant and has caused trouble for you, Miss." Mrs. Tang Li said apologetically.
"No trouble, I'm free anyway." Zhao Xueer flattened her lips and asked, "Is Brother Wan at home?"
"The young master is at home and is meeting guests in the study."
"Oh, call me after he has finished seeing the guests." Zhao Xueer was a little frustrated, so she left these words and went back to her room gloomily.
In fact, she has always wanted to stay with Wan Lei consciously or unconsciously these days. Unfortunately, Wan Lei is a busy man. He is meeting various guests from morning to night, and she has no chance to be alone with him. And this time
, Wan Lei is meeting an old acquaintance - Zhao Hongru in the study.
As the iron prefect and master, Zhao Hongru is also one of the members of the Standing Committee. Of course, the reason why he can be a member of the Standing Committee is, firstly, because everyone gives Wan Lei face, and secondly, because most of the Zhao family's nephews are generals at all levels in the Peking Army.
Everyone gives patriarch Zhao face. In addition to being a member of the Standing Committee, Zhao Hongru is also the owner of many workshops. He is extremely rich. His status in the Yan Chamber of Commerce is second only to Wan Lei.
This time Zhao Hongru came to visit Wan Lei, not to make things up, but to talk about business. He first expressed his bitterness on behalf of his nephew, Commander Zhao of the Second Group Army. But it is no wonder that in the past year, the Peiping Army's maritime and land companies
Although Commander Zhao was not involved in the war, he would inevitably have objections.
"This year the Military Commission did not give Commander Zhao a chance to fight. However, as soon as there is a war next year, I will order Commander Zhao's general as soon as possible. You go back and tell him that he will work hard to lead the troops in training. He will be used at critical moments." Wan
Lei smiled casually and said: "Brother Zhao, we are all acquaintances. If you have anything to say, just say it."
Wan Lei already knew the old guy Zhao Hongru. He complained at first, and then he would definitely ask for something from him. Of course, Wan Lei was easier to talk to old acquaintances. As long as he didn't violate the general principles, he could say anything.
"Hey, with the words of a wise nephew, Xiao Zhao is relieved, and my brother is also relieved." Zhao Hongru chuckled, "Good nephew, I have something to ask of you."
"It's about the mineral development rights of Hejian Prefecture in Baoding." Wan Lei glanced at Zhao Hongru angrily. This old guy always had a big appetite.
"As expected, my good nephew has seen thousands of miles, I admire him." Zhao Hongru smiled like a flower, because he knew there was something interesting about this.
"According to regulations, minerals are owned by the government, and development and use rights can be contracted to private individuals. However, the two prefectures of Baoding and Hejian are newly settled. It is unjustifiable to dig other people's mines at this time." Wan Lei said with some embarrassment,
In fact, he had already made plans in his mind, but he was just afraid that Zhao Hongru would not follow his arrangements.
"Brother also knows that this matter is difficult, but my nephew is a capable person and always has a way. Brother is not greedy and has contracted all the minerals, as long as he can open oil wells." Zhao Hongru is also self-aware, as long as he can
The oil extraction business that I am most familiar with, I dare not stretch my hands too far.
"Oil?" Wan Lei secretly rejoiced, "The two brothers Quan Zhong and Quan Ren Quanyi are the lucky stars of our Shuntian Prefecture. They have been shopping in Baoding Prefecture for more than half a month, and they have found the location of several oil fields, but there is no site yet.
When digging, we are afraid that the oil reservoir will be too deep and cannot be recovered."
In fact, after finding the Wutoushan copper mine, Zhao Quanzhong and Quan Ren Quanyi, who had tasted the benefits, switched careers and became prospectors. Wan Lei also supported their actions and wrote a book for them in private.
Exploration Manual. With relevant guidance, they have achieved some success in their exploration career.
There are also some tips for oil exploration. The simplest and easiest way is to look for shale. Shale is like a sponge and can absorb water. If the shale contains oil, it means that there is something underground nearby.
Oil can be drilled out as long as you keep drilling down.
But the only problem is that the original exploration method cannot determine how deep the oil field is. If it is hundreds of meters deep, there is no way. Even if it can be drilled, it cannot be extracted. Therefore, the investment scale and risks of the oil industry
They are all very high, and most people really can't afford to play. The only one who can play well and dare to play is Zhao Hongru.
Zhao Hongru is so aggressive and adventurous. Wan Lei will certainly not dampen his enthusiasm. However, today is different from the past. The traditional family-owned sole proprietorship model no longer adapts to the development of large-scale industrialization. New business methods must emerge as the times require.
As a promoter of social development, Wan Lei must of course conform to and lead the trend of the times.
"Brother has just taken a liking to those oil wells. As you know, nephew, it turns out that those oil wells are almost exhausted. If we don't open new ones, I'm afraid we won't have any oil to light our lamps in Shuntian Mansion." Zhao Hongru said frankly.
It is also true that due to the development of the handicraft industry, Shuntian Prefecture has a large demand for kerosene. Now that Baoding and Hejian Prefectures have been merged, the demand for kerosene will probably rise sharply. It is really impossible not to open new oil fields.
"Brother Zhao, please rest assured. These wells must be dug, and your share is indispensable. However, you may have heard some rumors. Many people say that you are a solitary eater, and some say that you rely on yourself.
It's the status of the Standing Committee that was corrupted, which is not good." Wan Lei lamented.
"Ah, good nephew Mingjian, although I am in charge of money and food, I have always been conscientious and did not dare to steal any of the government's money and food. The government's money and food income and expenditure are all recorded in detailed accounts without any mistakes." Zhao Hongru was busy.
road.
"I know all this, brother, and I can trust you, but others don't know it. Others see you, brother, always making money, so they are inevitably jealous, and rumors are inevitable."
"Then, what should we do? Brother, I really didn't steal anything from the government." Zhao Hongru's old face turned red with anxiety.
"For the sake of brother, you and I have known each other for a long time, let me tell you straight away. Your stall is too big, and others will definitely have objections. If you want to have a good reputation, there is only one way, and that is
You let other people join in as shareholders. Only when you eat meat and leave some soup for others will they say good things to you."
"Let others participate in the shares?" Zhao Hongru said with some confusion.
"To put it bluntly, it means opening a company. The so-called company is similar to our parliament. There are shareholders in the company. The shareholders are ranked according to the amount of share capital. There is a board of directors and managers to manage the company's business. Everyone earns money together.
Take the risks together."
"Company?" Zhao Hongru frowned and said, "Who has the final say in the company? What if someone loses money to the company?"
"Brother Zhao, please rest assured. The so-called state-owned legal family has family rules. Of course, the company also has its articles of association. The shareholders form a board of directors and elect the people who are best at operation and management to be the chairman and general manager, responsible for managing the daily facts of the company.
, and at the same time elect a board of directors and supervisors to supervise the company’s operations. Ordinary shareholders don’t have to do anything, just sit back and wait for dividends.”
"This, this, if the company suffers a loss, then..." Zhao Hongru said still uneasily, but it's no wonder, no one can trust others to take care of their own money, in case someone else takes the money.
If you run away, you won't even have tears to cry.
"Don't worry about this. As long as I'm behind you, the company won't suffer losses. And I'll send people to help you keep an eye on the management. I'm afraid they won't dare to take advantage of the situation, let alone take advantage of the money and run away." Wan
Lei paused for a moment and took a sip of tea. "The company system has its advantages. Firstly, it can raise funds to do big things. Secondly, you no longer have to personally take care of the company's affairs. You only need to sit in the background and take care of the accounts. This is
It saves a lot of gossip."
"It's not that I can't trust my good nephew, it's just that this company makes me feel unsure." Zhao Hongru said in a trembling voice.
"My plan is this. I will organize the establishment of Huihuang Petroleum Company, and this company will contract the oil fields in Sanfu, Baoding, Shuntian. The government will invest 20%, and I will personally subscribe for 10% of the shares.
The remaining 70% is financed from society. If you are afraid, then buy fewer shares and let others buy more."
"Well..." Zhao Hongru's eyes turned sharply and he was silent for a long time before asking: "What is the principal of this company?"
"The initial payment is 200,000 silver dollars. This money is enough to get the company running. If anything goes wrong in the future, the government will inject capital to make up for the shortfall."
"Okay, I'm willing to invest 60,000 silver dollars to subscribe for 30% of the shares." Zhao Hongru gritted his teeth and said, 60,000 silver dollars is a big price, almost half of his family wealth.
"Haha, brother is so courageous." Wan Lei laughed and said: "Brother, don't worry, when the company is on track, the shares held by myself and the government will be transferred at the current price, brother, you can buy 100% more
On the 21st, he will be the largest owner of the company, and he can directly become the chairman of the board."
"Hehe." Zhao Hongru smiled awkwardly, and his nervousness eased a lot. "I don't care about being the chairman. As long as I can make money, I will win. Everything else is just empty. With my nephew here,
The company is guaranteed to be profitable, I just need to wait for dividends every year."