People are different by nature. When Lao Zhang appeared, he had a strong aura. Whether it was thousands of parades or Beiyang troops like Lu Lin, they were all subdued by Zhang Zuolin.
Just as Lao Zhang was about to enter the gate of the mansion, he suddenly turned back and came to the parade. Zhang Zuolin bowed his hands to everyone.
"Dear elders, everyone must know Mr. Zhang. Please rest assured that Mr. Zhang will convey everyone's thoughts to the general. It is not an option for you to surround the Governor's Mansion like this. Please leave temporarily. If something happens to Mr. Zhang
If it doesn’t work out, no matter what you think about, Zhang will never stop you!”
Lao Zhang made a promise, and the emotions of everyone present calmed down, and gradually began to disperse, and the atmosphere finally relaxed.
Zhang Zuolin then walked into the gate of the Governor's Mansion with his head held high. Originally, Lu Lin asked his subordinates to pile up a lot of sandbags here, as if they were facing a formidable enemy. Now that Lao Zhang has arrived, they dare not stop Hu Shuai. Lao Zhang is alone and arrogant.
walked into the Governor's Mansion.
Duan Zhigui had already received the report from his subordinates at this time. His face was gloomy. When he saw Zhang Zuolin coming in, he stood up suddenly.
"Zhang Yuting, what tricks are you playing? How dare you let your subordinates rush into my mansion? Do you want to watch those insurgents and mobs pick off my head? Only then will you be satisfied. Fengtian will be in your hands.
thing?"
"General, you are trying to unjustly accuse someone of death. I heard that someone launched a march and rushed into your mansion, so I came over non-stop to protect your safety. I, Lao Zhang, always say the same thing wherever I go, Jianghu
People value loyalty the most, and Zhang will never forget the kindness of the President, and of course he will not have any disobedient thoughts!"
"It's better to say it than to sing it. How dare you say that those soldiers who made trouble are not your subordinates? Everyone can see what they did clearly. How can you deny it!" Duan Zhigui was not a fool either. He grabbed those soldiers from him.
Businessmen, it took more than a day until the epidemic broke out, but the momentum was so fierce, and there were only so many people participating. If there was no driving force behind it, no one would believe it!
"General, this matter is indeed Zhang's fault, but please allow me to explain. In recent years, the military pay of the 27th Division has not been paid in full, and the men under him have to find some way to make a living or run a business.
Do some business, or think of other ways. With the recent development of the North Market, a large number of bricks, tiles and wood have been shipped in, and people need to be guarded. Ordinary patrol police are unreliable, so Xingye Company has rented a group of helpers to take charge of security. You can
If those businessmen are detained, the North Market will no longer be able to operate, and these people’s jobs will be gone.”
"If you don't have a job, can you make trouble with those mobs? Do you still have a general like me in your eyes?" Although Duan Zhigui is still tough, his momentum has weakened a lot. Military pay is very important to armies everywhere.
It's a big problem, and it's common for soldiers to have disputes over pay.
Duan Zhigui also knew that these uncles Qiu Ba could do anything, so he also felt that the matter was difficult. In fact, this was due to Duan Zhigui's confusion. He decided to attack Bei Market, but he did not carefully understand the background of Bei Market. If he
Once we know the truth, we will find out that Zhang Zuolin is just talking nonsense.
The 27th Division is not just a jobber, but the real owner and manager of the North Market!
"General, don't worry. After I go back, I will definitely teach these bastards a lesson and let them know that the sky is the limit. However, I still need to make an idea about the situation in front of you. Tens of thousands of people are marching on the streets, and Fengtian City is on strike, market strikes, and school strikes.
The whole city has come to a standstill. This has a very bad impact. I am worried that it will harm the reputation of the president!"
Of course, there was no need for Zhang Zuolin to talk about this kind of thing. Duan Zhigui also thought about it. Now is the critical moment for his godfather to ascend the throne. Public opinion representatives from all over the country have gathered in Beijing to vote to discuss the national system issue. As a result, if such a serious incident occurs in Fengtian, once
It will bring shame to the godfather and affect the great cause of his enthronement, but there is no redemption for it.
"This matter does need to be resolved. Yuting, do you have any regulations?"
"General, there are only two reasons for such a large-scale demonstration this time. The first is that you detained some Fengtian businessmen, and the second is the issue of devaluation of the tickets. As long as it can be solved, naturally there will be no one
Parade!”
Duan Zhigui's eyes widened immediately and he waved his hands repeatedly: "Absolutely impossible, no discussion! I can let him go, but he must pay the full amount of money as required. As for the issue of the ticket, it is none of my business to go to the official bank account.
!”
Who will spit out the fat that has been swallowed? The Fengtian Official Bank’s reserve fund worth more than one million oceans has fallen into Duan Zhigui’s pocket. Part of it has been remitted to Lao Yuan, and the rest is all in Duan Zhigui’s small treasury.
It's locked, how could he let it out?
"General, you have your difficulties. Everyone knows it, but I also ask you to think carefully. It is not that simple to go on strike in Fengtian!"
"Isn't it simple? Are those idiots going to turn things upside down?"
"Of course it's not them, but the great powers. Fengtian has just signed a contract with Britain to supply them with goods. Just a few days ago, Britain brokered an agreement between Fengtian and Russia to provide them with war supplies. There are two powerful countries.
Look, Fengtian is in turmoil, will they remain indifferent? And Japan is watching eagerly from the side, so I'm afraid it will cause some diplomatic trouble."
Nothing else works well these days, only the great powers are more effective than Shang Fang's sword, and Duan Zhigui can no longer remain indifferent.
"Who asked them to sign contracts with the great powers at will? Why don't you ask my opinion on this kind of thing? It's just nonsense!"
The foreign powers are also doing this nonsense, can you, Your Highness Duan, still control it? Zhang Zuolin simply ignored Duan Zhigui, but the old god sat aside and watched Duan Zhigui grinding back and forth on the ground.
"The great powers have to give face to them. I can release him, but the president is about to ascend the throne. They must donate funds. This is absolutely not exempt!"
Lao Zhang has long characterized his identity as a mediator, so he wants both parties to take a step back so that he can handle the matter easily.
"General, more than two million is not a small amount. These people can't collect it all at once. If Fengtian's business stops, they won't be able to make any money. I think so, I'll pay you 200,000 first, and you can take them
Let them all go, and then wait until they have funds to continue donating!"
Lao Zhang proposed this compromise method, Duan Zhigui looked gloomy, two hundred thousand was far from satisfying his appetite, but Duan Zhigui was frightened by the shocking public opinion, so he had to temporarily nod in agreement.
"I can wait for a few days, but don't waste the money!"
"Don't worry, General. I am willing to be the guarantor and promise to hand over all the money. Another point is the issue of the votes. I heard from people that the amount involved is as much as more than 10 million. If the votes change,
If it becomes a blank piece of paper, it is equivalent to taking two or three oceans out of the hands of every Fengtian person. The common people really cannot afford it!"
As soon as Zhang Zuolin mentioned the vote, Duan Zhigui felt as if he had been stepped on, and his face instantly became very ugly.
"This matter is not negotiable. All my money is dedicated to the president. If they have the ability, they can go to Beijing to ask for money!"
Zhang Zuolin had discussed it with Zhang Tinglan yesterday and had already guessed that Duan Zhigui would act rogue. In fact, they also hoped that Duan Zhigui would do this, otherwise things would be difficult to handle!
"General, the depreciation of Fengtiao is now very fierce. Panic has arisen. Even if you return all those reserves, it will not work. I have inquired and found that Fengtiao's original reserves were insufficient and could not cope with large-scale
of a run.”
Duan Zhigui was also dumbfounded. He did not expect that it would be so bad. In his opinion, money is just a piece of colorful paper, and he did not understand that credit is the life of money.
"Yuting, is there anything you can do?"
"General, Zuolin is a soldier. There is nothing I can do. However, I think we need to find professionals for this kind of thing. Those businessmen have many masters in running ticket accounts. If you let them go, these people will naturally be grateful.
, I asked them to think of a way to stabilize the currency without asking for reserves!"
When Duan Zhigui heard that he was not asked for money, he immediately showed joy: "This is the best. Those businessmen can really stabilize the currency value. I will definitely reward them!"
"General, since we want businessmen to contribute, we must give them some power. I think it is better to temporarily hand over the management rights of Fengtian Official Bank and let Fengtian businessmen manage it temporarily!"
When Lao Zhang said this, he stared at Duan Zhigui, fearing that he would see something. Yesterday, Zhang Tinglan repeatedly stated to him that the most important issue is the issue of currency issuance rights. Only by mastering this, can he
Only then did he truly grasp the lifeblood of Fengtian.
Duan Zhigui obviously didn't think so much. In his opinion, the official bank account has been emptied out and has temporarily lost the value of use. If it is still in his hands, he must find a way to stabilize the currency. If he can push this trouble away
For businessmen, nothing better.
"I agree." Duan Zhigui agreed easily: "Yuting, you must deal with those mobs as soon as possible. Everything must be based on the president's imperial career. No more troubles can occur!"
Everyone was a little worried when Lao Zhang broke into the Governor's Mansion alone. If Duan Zhigui realized that Zhang Zuolin was the mastermind behind it, he might take down Lao Zhang in anger!
While everyone was worried, Zhang Zuolin walked out of the Governor's Mansion with a happy face. Zhang Tinglan had also arrived. When he saw Lao Zhang's expression, he was immediately elated. He knew that what he had been planning for a long time had finally come true.
Fengtian Official Bank not only represents the right to issue currency, the greatest value of the official bank is the Fengtian Machinery Bureau, which has been established since the late Qing Dynasty to produce silver coins and coppers. The Machinery Bureau is the earliest industrialized production enterprise in Fengtian.
, the issue of arms production was considered from the beginning of the design, and it was also the predecessor of the famous Fengtian Arsenal.
After getting the official bank account, you get the Machinery Bureau, and you also have the opportunity to build an arsenal. Only by being able to independently produce arms can the Fengxian clan truly grow. Zhang Tinglan has taken a big step towards this goal!
