To be honest, in Zhang Zuolin's view, the so-called grabbing of the right to speak is to hire a group of unscrupulous literati to constantly make disgusting flattery, just like the group of people who helped Yuan Shikai advocate the imperial system. If this kind of thing doesn't go well, it will happen.
If it is counterproductive, it will become a source of ridicule for others.
Therefore, Lao Zhang is not willing to do this kind of thing, but he can't bear to dispel Zhang Tinglan's enthusiasm. After all, Zhang Tinglan has helped him with a lot of things during this period. Especially this commemoration of Yuan Shikai has brought considerable influence to Fengtian.
The good thing is that even Duan Qirui, who has always had opinions about Lao Zhang, sent telegrams several times praising Lao Zhang's actions.
In addition, people such as Xu Shichang, Feng Guozhang, Cao Kun and others have sent similar telegrams. They have formed a huge funeral committee in accordance with Zhang Zuolin's proposal and want to hold an unprecedented state funeral for Lao Yuan. The three armed forces and all government offices must lower their flags at half-mast.
Seventeen days.
On the day of the funeral, flags were flown at half-mast across the country, and all schools in Beijing were on holiday. According to Lao Yuan's last wish, he was buried in Huanshang Village. Commemorative activities were organized in various places, and Yuan Shikai's achievements were reported in newspapers to recall the first official president of the Republic of China.
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Moreover, all the documents in Beiyang respected Yuan Shikai as the father of the country. The two major factions in Zhijiang and Anhui also temporarily put aside their prejudices and all tried their best to deal with Yuan Shikai's funeral.
As the initiator of everything, Zhang Zuolin's name completely left a mark on the Beiyang generals for the first time. In the past, they only thought that Zhang Zuolin was a bandit beard, and it was only by luck that he achieved his current status.
But Lao Yuan is already dead, and Zhang Zuolin can still contribute so much to Yuan Shikai's funeral. It can be seen that Zhang Zuolin is a loyal person and knows how to be grateful. In comparison, the Beiyang generals received greater favors from Yuan Shikai. But at this time
, but no one dared to speak out for Yuan Shikai, which further shows the value of Zhang Zuolin's actions.
Of course, some people say that Zhang Zuolin is acting, but what about acting? After all, Zhang Zuolin sang the play well, and Zhang Zuolin's prestige increased greatly. The original sequelae of violent expulsion of Meng Enyuan disappeared, and even some
People directly suggested that Lao Zhang should be given the title of patrol envoy of the three eastern provinces and Zhang Zuolin should be in charge of external affairs.
Lao Zhang did not expect that a commemorative event could bring such huge political benefits. He was overjoyed. At the same time, he sincerely admired Zhang Tinglan's vision. Even Lao Zhang felt that this young man was a bit of a monster. How long has it been before?
Even the big shots who have experienced the storm can't see the situation clearly. He can get to the core and understand the hearts of the Beiyang generals clearly. He is really powerful to the extreme.
Now Zhang Tinglan wants to do some publicity work. Although Lao Zhang is a little resistant, he doesn't want to refuse, but he is still unwilling to spend too much money. Zhang Tinglan also sees through Lao Zhang's mind. This Marshal Zhang obviously still has old-school ideas.
I simply don’t understand the importance of publicity work.
However, the more Lao Zhang didn't understand, the more space he gave Zhang Tinglan. Later, all countries attached great importance to public opinion propaganda work, exhausted all means, and invested a lot of money. The tricks were renovated and the means were endless. Although Zhang Tinglan didn't know much,
I also have this awareness.
Propaganda is not only about promoting one's own ideas and influencing public opinion, but it can also be used to make money. For example, if the Fengtian government has any policies in the future, if it wants to be accepted by the people, it needs to use the power of propaganda. If it can contract the propaganda work, the government will not
Do I need to pay?
And after it develops to a certain level, it can also control various media, and even follow the example of the United States in later generations, and set up rating agencies and the like. Of course, these things are still too far away, but it is absolutely right to make early arrangements.
Zhang Tinglan also knew that Lao Zhang would definitely realize the importance of publicity in the future. It would be bad if Marshal Zhang glared and took the Propaganda Department back, so Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "Uncle Seven, look at me and Han
How about investing together with Qing, let him also hold 30% of the shares, I think you should give Han Qing more opportunities, I heard that he is doing very well in Benxi."
Zhang Tinglan mentioned what happened in Benxi, and a proud smile appeared on Lao Zhang's face. Zhang Xueliang did indeed satisfy Lao Zhang.
According to the original plan, Zhang Tinglan was asked to go to Benxi to check the accounts of the iron mine, but unfortunately Lao Yuan died at this time. Zhang Tinglan had to stay in Fengtian to take charge of the propaganda work and mobilize all walks of life in Fengtian to commemorate Yuan Shikai.
However, the work of checking the accounts cannot be delayed, otherwise it will give the Japanese the opportunity to destroy the evidence. However, Lao Zhang did not have a suitable candidate. As a result, Zhang Tinglan recommended Zhang Xueliang and asked the young marshal to take action himself.
Choosing Zhang Xueliang is not a matter of Zhang Tinglan’s hot-headedness. In fact, it is not difficult to go to Benxi to audit the accounts. Professionals for auditing can be called from the industrial group. In addition, Kuang Rongguang is also helping. He is very familiar with the situation of the Benxi mine. The most difficult thing is
What is important is how to withstand the pressure of the Japanese and eliminate the moth in China. We must be selfless and show no mercy.
These are not difficult for Zhang Xueliang. He, the young marshal, represents Zhang Zuolin, so he can naturally withstand the pressure of the Japanese, and he will not take bribes and bend the law. Another advantage of Zhang Xueliang's going is that he is young.
It is light and can confuse the other party.
At first, Lao Zhang was a little skeptical, but in the end, in order to let Zhang Xueliang receive some training, he let him go. At the same time, he sent Kuang Rongguang to follow him, and also transferred a battalion of new troops to follow Zhang Xueliang.
Zhang Xueliang's work indeed showed the characteristics of being stupid. When he first arrived in Benxi, he did not investigate anything. He directly took down the Chinese general manager Zhao Chenyi at the welcome banquet. This move far exceeded the Benxi side.
It was estimated that none of them would have thought that Zhang Xueliang would take someone without any evidence. This was simply nonsense.
However, this kind of nonsense worked. The responsible personnel of both China and Japan had no time to react. Many evidences of secret transactions were left behind. The accounting masters transferred from Fengtian quickly found various flaws. After some investigation,
Afterwards, the results were shocking.
According to regulations, China and Japan each hold 50% of the shares of Benxihu Coal and Iron Company, so they should have the same power. However, the Chinese general manager Zhao Chenyi has been completely controlled by the Japanese, and all the major and minor affairs of the company are controlled by the Japanese.
The Japanese were in charge, and the most terrible thing was that even the accounting fell into the hands of the Japanese.
During World War I, steel prices were skyrocketing, and Fengtian owned 50% of the shares and received no dividends. On the contrary, the accounts showed a loss. This ridiculous thing even deceived a three-year-old child.
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The reason is also very simple, that is, the moths headed by Zhao Chenyi have been bribed by the Japanese and have completely become their puppets. They will do whatever they ask them to do.
And it's not just as simple as greed for profit. Zhao Chenyi also actively helped lobby the Beiyang government and assisted the Japanese in seizing twelve iron ore mines. The purchase price of the iron ore was less than one-third of the actual value of the iron ore. This behavior is absolutely outrageous.
It's so heartbreaking to think of.
After seeing these situations, Kuang Rongguang also stamped his feet and beat his chest. Although the foreign invasion was terrible, the harm of these moths was even greater. It was also the first time that Marshal Zhang came into contact with these bloody facts, and the impact was even greater. In the past, he had only heard about it
I have forgotten my ancestors over the years, and now I have seen a living example. Zhao Chenyi and his gang are just thieves who help the Japanese plunder China's resources.
Therefore, Zhang Xueliang first took control of all the Chinese management, and then made representations to Okura Kihachiro in the name of inconsistent trading regulations, demanding that all original purchase and sale agreements be voided, and the value of the twelve iron mines be reassessed.
Kihachiro Okura handed over all the profits he had embezzled and issued a fine of two million to Okura.
At this time, in addition to the value of the controlling interest, Fengtian quickly appointed Kuang Rongguang as the new general office. Due to the change in controlling interest, the Japanese side also had a general office, which has now been demoted to the deputy general office. The difference is just one word.
, embodying a complete change in management power.
After Kuang Rongguang came to power, he accelerated the cleanup work. After Okura Kihachiro pocketed the profits, he sold steel and coal to the Japanese military at ultra-low prices, losing the company's interests, satisfying Japan's needs, and filling up Okura.
fanny pack.
Now with the support of the Fengtian government, Kuang Rongguang has completely rectified these situations, raised the price of steel, and even interrogated Okura Kihachiro to recover the company profits he had embezzled.
Obviously Fengtian has taken a solid step in fighting for the company's dominance. As long as it continues to maintain this trend, even if it cannot completely regain the resources, it can still make Benxihu Coal and Iron Company available to me, allowing Fengtian to have a certain amount of steel.
The foundation of the industry.
During this period, drastic changes were taking place in Benxi. Lao Zhang was obviously very satisfied with Zhang Xueliang's actions. His son was still capable of doing things, but he just lacked an opportunity to practice.
Now Zhang Tinglan proposed to let Zhang Xueliang get involved in propaganda matters. Lao Zhang agreed very much. It would at least allow Zhang Xueliang to get in touch with some literati and accumulate social experience. Although Lao Zhang stuffed Zhang Xueliang into the military academy, Lao Zhang did not simply regard him as an officer.
Cultivate him and let him be exposed to more things in the future so that he can make plans for the future.
After Zhang Tinglan got Lao Zhang's permission, he immediately took action and set out to establish the Fengtian Cultural Propaganda Group, incorporate newspapers, and invite famous writers and cultural celebrities in the press. Their first task was to start with evaluating Yuan Shikai and set up a special Qianqiu Commentary.
This section mainly comments on historical issues.
Since the Manchus came to power, they have engaged in literary inquisition and tampered with history. Since they want to carry out propaganda, they must start from history, first rectify the origins, and then expand from China to foreign countries to get rid of superstitions about the West. Zhang Tinglan even invited Gu Hongming to come.
Serve as the main writer.
While he was busy with these things, an alarm suddenly came from Heilongjiang. Xu Lanzhou mobilized his men to expel the warlord Zhu Qinglan. After the news reached Fengtian, Zhang Zuolin was overjoyed. The opportunity he had been waiting for finally came. (To be continued.)
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