Most of the crisis in the 27th Division has been resolved. Zhang Tinglan's work is not over yet. He has made his first deal with Fred. From now on, there will be a steady stream of supplies. He must find a market for these supplies and turn them into nothing.
You cannot keep all your money in your hands.
Zhang Tinglan knew in his heart that he was about to build the North Market, so he started looking for a suitable location now. However, he was followed by two little tails, one was his second brother Zhang Tingshu, and the other was the future marshal Zhang Xueliang.
Zhang Tinglan solved Lao Zhang's difficulties, not only helping Zhang Zuolin, but also letting Lao Zhang see his talent. Moreover, Zhang Tinglan is similar in age to Zhang Xueliang. After the older generation retires, they will have to rely on the younger generation to support each other.
.This friendship should be cultivated from an early age, so Lao Zhang ordered Zhang Xueliang to learn to do things with Zhang Tinglan.
Zhang Xueliang is only fourteen years old this year, but he has handsome features, a tall figure, and the appearance of a handsome man with a bright future. Zhang Tinglan still has some opinions about this Marshal Zhang who ruined Fengjun and the Northeast. But he also knows how to sit down.
In that position and in that period, you actually don't have much choice. Besides, if you want to stay in Fengjun in the future, you must have a good relationship with this young marshal.
Zhang Tinglan had his own plans, while Zhang Xueliang looked at Zhang Tinglan with a scrutinizing gaze. In Zhang Xueliang's past impression, Zhang Tinglan was a nerd, completely ignorant of taste, and would not mess around with them. He was a typical good baby.
How could he let his father appreciate him so much and let him learn how to do things from him? He was puzzled.
Zhang Tinglan knew that the original location of Fengtian North Market was Shijianfang near the Huangsi Temple, so they went directly out of the west gate and arrived at the Huangsi Temple not long after walking.
The Imperial Temple in Fengtian was built by Huang Taiji after he conquered various Mongolian tribes. It was not only to win over the hearts of Mongolian princes who believed in Lamaism, but also to show off his military exploits.
After hundreds of years of ups and downs, the Imperial Temple has lost its original role and turned into a lively market. Especially during temple fairs, vendors will gather here, making it bustling and lively.
"Brother Tinglan, we have been walking for a long time. Are you visiting the temple fair or doing something?" Zhang Xueliang was sweating profusely and a little impatient. His young master Zhang is usually looking for fun all over the world. How can he
Run on the street and get exposed to the sun.
Zhang Tinglan smiled and pointed to a shop in front and said, "Let's come here and take a look."
Liu Shucheng, the owner of Sihai Grain Store, was staring blankly at Zhongliang Rice in the shop, sighing. There was a sound of footsteps, and a girl of sixteen or seventeen years old walked over quickly with a tea tray.
"Dad, you should always take care of yourself!"
"Hey, starting from your grandfather, we have been running a grain store in Fengtian, and we have finally reached today. Look at the seven storefronts in a row. They are all your grandfather's hard work, but they have failed in my hands. I am not a prodigal.
What is it!"
Liu Shucheng said this with a hint of desolation in his tone. His daughter Liu Xiu'e on the side rolled her eyes and suddenly said: "Dad, I have a classmate named Yu Fengzhi, and her son-in-law, Zhang Zuolin, the commander of the 27th Division, has made an appointment. You see,
Can we think of a way to persuade Zhang Zuolin and ask him to say a word for us!"
When Liu Shucheng heard his daughter's words, he was also moved in his heart. Zhang Zuolin had a lot of troops and was definitely the leading force in Fengtian. But Liu Shucheng changed his mind and shook his head: "Girl, Zhang Zuolin is a bandit. Let's not deny the tiger from the front door and the back door."
Wolf, if Zhang Zuolin takes a bite of us, this business will really be over!"
While the father and daughter were talking, a young man ran over and said hurriedly: "My boss, three young men came outside and said they want to buy a shop!"
When Liu Shucheng heard this, he quickly got up and went out. These three people were naturally Zhang Tinglan and the others. Zhang Tinglan found out that the Sihai Grain Store was for sale. The location was good and the store was large enough, which just met the requirements, so he took the initiative to come and take a look.
Liu Shucheng, the shopkeeper, was stunned when he saw Zhang Tinglan and the three of them. The eldest among them was only sixteen or seventeen years old. They were just three young boys. How could they buy such a large amount of grain?
"Shopkeeper Liu, do you doubt our sincerity?"
Zhang Tinglan revealed Liu Shucheng's thoughts, and he shook his head hastily: "This young master is a guest as soon as he walks in. How can I dare to neglect him? It's just that for such a big shop, and facing the Imperial Temple, the price must not be less than 800 yuan!"
Zhang Tinglan nodded slightly, "Shopkeeper Liu, the price is quite reasonable. Let's sign the paperwork now and buy it!"
Liu Shucheng never expected that Zhang Tinglan didn't even bargain. He was also stunned. At this time, Zhang Tinglan took out a bank check from his arms and slapped it directly in front of Liu Shucheng's face. It was a thousand yuan.
Zhang Tinglan was so happy that Liu Shucheng was a little uncomfortable. He had to take the paper and pen to write the document, but he couldn't write a word. He was not comfortable selling the ancestral business to others easily. In addition, he was absolutely
If you don't explain things clearly, you are suspected of deceiving young people.
Liu Shucheng smiled bitterly and asked, "Young master, what are you planning to do when you buy this shop?"
"Of course we are selling food!"
Liu Shucheng shook his head: "I, Liu Shucheng, have always been honest in my business life. I can't cheat young people. My shop has been targeted by others. The Sanhe Grain Store across the street first used the price to squeeze me out, and then hired someone to steal me."
The channel for purchasing goods has been cut off. To my death, I only know that the boss behind Sanhe Food Store is a Japanese named Miki. The person who cut off my channel is also a Japanese ronin. I advise you, this shop can be used for anything.
, just stop doing the grain business!" At this point, Liu Shucheng's tone was filled with endless loneliness.
Japanese? Zhang Tinglan suddenly frowned. Ever since he came to this era, Zhang Tinglan has always placed the Japanese as the first imaginary enemy. Japan's idea of attacking the three northeastern provinces is not a day or two. They are here.
Any club may hide a huge conspiracy.
Zhang Tinglan smiled at Liu Shucheng: "Mr. Liu, are the Japanese just focusing on your store, or are they also paying attention to other stores? Is it just a grain store, or are there other stores?"
Liu Shucheng thought for a moment and said: "Young master, to be honest, there are two or three large grain stores in Fengtian that have been targeted. In addition to grain, the Japanese are involved in coal shops, cloth shops, and oil mills. This is Fengtian."
The businessmen have no support from the government, so their situation is becoming more and more difficult!"
When Zhang Tinglan heard this, his heart suddenly thumped. Hearing what this meant, the Japanese actions were definitely organized and systematic, and what they wanted to control was probably the entire Fengtian market.
"Mr. Liu, do you know what the Japanese want to do by doing this?"
"I'm not sure." Liu Shucheng shook his head, and then he added: "I just heard that the Japanese moved everything collected from the three eastern provinces to Dalian and Tianjin, and then shipped them to the West together!"
Zhang Tinglan instantly understood the Japanese plan in his mind. It was now a world war. The European powers were beating people's heads into dog heads, and they were consuming an astonishing amount of supplies. The Japanese were probably making export profits.
Throughout modern history, Japan is a small country with limited land and limited products. It was able to invade China largely by supporting war with war, using China's products in exchange for profits, and then invading China again. Thinking of this,
Zhang Tinglan's fists clenched. There is no such a cheap deal in the world!
Now that I have come to this era, I cannot let the Japanese conspiracy succeed. Even if I don't have the power to completely defeat the Japanese, I still have to add some obstacles to them.