Even excluding Canada, there are at least hundreds of thousands of Chinese in the United States now, and a considerable part of them belong to Hongmen.
It’s just that there are too many halls in Hongmen. Except for Zhigongtang, Anliangtang, etc., many hall organizations have been scattered, and the original intention of Hongmen to fight against the Qing Dynasty and restore the Ming Dynasty has gradually been forgotten.
But the more people wander away, the more they want to have a sense of belonging.
The current Chinese Exclusion Act in the United States makes it difficult for Chinese people to go to school. It is almost impossible to go to a regular school. The United States has always implemented a segregation policy, which means that Chinese people can only go to specialized Chinese public schools.
Even so, Chinese public schools have always suffered from low education quality, low enrollment rates, insufficient investment in education funds, and unreasonable curriculum arrangements.
Even after California passed the most stringent Chinese Exclusion Act among all states in the United States, the Chinese public schools in San Francisco were closed for more than ten years and were reopened in 1885. However, less than 20% of Chinese children were able to enter Chinese public schools.
The U.S. government later changed the name of the Chinese public school to "Far East Public School." Many Chinese parents believed that the name contained prejudice and discrimination.
In addition to Chinese public schools, church schools have always been very enthusiastic about recruiting students.
What is different from those in China is that these missionary schools are true missionaries, while Chinese people have never been enthusiastic about sects. Even if they attend missionary schools in the United States, the missionary schools have little effect in attracting Chinese people to join the religion.
Overall, church schools still play an educational role, and at least the English education meets the standards.
"Leave it to me," Huang Boyao said, patting his chest. "I know several Chinese newspapers in the United States. They have always put your reports on the front page. I believe they will be able to recruit a group of educated people."
Registering a company with the US government and opening a factory is simply a fantasy.
"The emperor..." Ye En paused and said, "I heard that he has already contacted Situ Meitang, the former boss of Anliang Hall, and the newspaper was published on his recommendation."
Li Yu smiled and said: "Why not? Or, you don't have to be me, just be yourself."
Next to him, Ye En, a senior royalist figure and a wealthy overseas Chinese businessman in the United States, said: "Master Kang, some factory workers in the United States are paid this kind of salary, so you can't say that they are beaten by meat buns."
Li Yu said: "Not only that, the treatment I give will not be lower than that of Americans. Those who are well-trained and able to join the factory will receive a daily wage of US$5 per day, which is the highest wage standard for white workers in the United States today."
Li Yu took out the documents: "I have already opened a company."
Situ Meitang continued to shout: "Don't crowd! Maintain order!" Then he said to Li Yu, "Please say a few words."
Kang Youwei slapped the table and said: "Then he should contribute money to our royalist cause!"
Several young people asked: "Mr. Li Yu, can we become people like you?"
Huang Boyao said: "In this case, not to mention the high salary, even if we don't pay, it is a factory run by us Chinese, we must bring out the best people in Chinatown, and we must make a name for ourselves no matter what."
After his death, other journalists took up the torch and continued the long fight against the Chinese Exclusion Act.
Li Yu smiled and said: "Chinese people don't lie to Chinese people."
Situ Meitang smiled and said: "He is the one with good eyesight."
"That's awesome!" Huang Boyao asked, "What kind of factory do you want to build, sir?"
They asked again: "When will China be as powerful as the United States? Then we won't need to live overseas."
At present, New York's Chinatown is not as big as San Francisco, but the number of people is not that small.
"They are all new gadgets. Not many people know about them." Huang Boyao was a little discouraged after hearing this.
"Master Kang, calm down," Ye En said quickly, "but his purpose is to recruit Chinese people. This is a good thing after all, it can help the Chinese people..."
Situ Meitang pondered for a while and said: "I'm afraid there will be a lot of crowds by then. I will help you with the audition to avoid competition from other halls."
Ten years ago, in 1883, the Chinese Wang Qingfu founded the Chinese newspaper "American China News".
No one wants to be looked down upon.
Before long, half the people in Chinatown came running over.
Kang Youwei was immediately furious: "Anliangtang? Hongmen! I said there was something wrong with Li Yu cutting his braids. It turns out that he also rebelled against the emperor! What qualifications does he have to be the emperor's master! I am the real emperor's master!"
Huang Boyao also wrote the press release:
"Oh! I've heard of it! I've heard of it! I'm a very educated person!"
Li Yu and Situ Meitang came to Chinatown. Situ Meitang is a person who can "make faces" and many people know him.
Mak Sai Wing, known as "Su Ya", is another big boss of Hip Sing Tong.
Situ Meitang said to Huang Boyao: "The purpose of Mr. Li Yu's visit this time is to find some educated people to help in the factory."
The young man's eyes immediately brightened, "Mr. Li Yu knows the truth, we believe in you!"
Huang Boyao was as surprised as Situ Meitang before, "Can you set up a factory in the United States?"
The fortune of Hip Sing Tong is much dirtier than that of Situ Mei Tong's On Leung Tong, relying on smuggling and human trafficking.
Anyway, I just pick a certain country and compare it with some parts.
Huang Boyao said: "It's not too late, it's not too late. You are our great hero if you come! We have been looked down upon by Americans for too long. We are the first to meet someone like you who can be respected by Americans."
Huang Boyao spread his hands: "It's really hard for me! I gave up anyway, so I can only tell them the importance. By the way, you should have been in the United States for a while, right?"
In later generations, Chinatown in New York was quite prosperous. It was located right next to the New York City Government Building, and it could also become a historically protected district in Manhattan where land is at a premium.
Many people gathered when they heard Situ Meitang's voice, "Brother Situ, who is here?"
In addition to Chinese public schools and missionary schools, Chinatown also has its own private schools.
Situ Meitang became a little uneasy: "With such a high income, I'm afraid I won't be able to find anyone who can afford it."
Li Yu smiled and said: "It is indeed not easy to understand these. It is basically the most cutting-edge mathematical science content."
Li Yu said: "I am planning to set up a small factory by myself, and I will either be a helper or a regular worker."
Anyway, they couldn't count on the Qing embassy.
Huang Boyao knows that this is not an easy task. Currently, Chinese people are either engaged in manual labor, in the catering industry, or are self-sufficient in Chinatown.
Li Yu said: "Thank you very much."
Not only in the eastern United States, but also in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle on the west coast, many Chinese are eager to try it.
After more than 50 years of immigration, Chinese people abroad still like to call themselves "Chinese", and the settlements are also called "Chinatown". It was probably 1853 that the word "Chinatown" appeared for the first time in American newspaper reports.
Situ Meitang said: "Next to me is Mr. Li Yu, a scientific master who is famous throughout the United States and Europe. Have you seen it in the newspaper? Those who don't know how to read must have heard of it."
Situ Meitang said: "You are in charge of training and entering the factory. You really do too much."
Even Canada’s Kang Youwei knew about it.
Situ Meitang asked Li Yu to sit down: "You're welcome to come here. Sit wherever you like. From now on, mentioning Li Yu's name in Chinatown will be as easy as mine."
He took Li Yuxian to a newspaper office. When he entered the door, he said, "Xiao Huang, who do you think this is?"
After that, Situ Meitang invited Li Yu to have a Chinese meal. It has to be said that even in the late Qing Dynasty, Chinese food was the best in the world. Even if the United States does not have abundant Chinese food ingredients, in terms of taste, American food cannot be compared with Chinese food.
Than, besides, the most famous KFC in the United States has not yet been born.
Kang Youwei said to him: "Go and contact Su Ya! Didn't he have a problem with Situ Meitang? We must not let Li Yu and Situ Meitang run the factory smoothly!"
"If you want to enter the factory, you need to be well educated, know basic Western knowledge, and be willing to live in New York or Detroit! In addition, you can accept returning to China in the future!"
Huang Boyao raised his head: "Brother Situ is here. Isn't the person next to you...Mr. Li Yu?!"
The Chinese nation has had the arrogance of a great nation since ancient times, even though it was called the sick man of East Asia at the beginning of the 20th century.
Li Yu glanced over and saw that some Chinese people had cut their braids and some had not. He said loudly: "My fellow countrymen, meeting old friends in a foreign country is a great blessing in life. I know that it is very difficult for you to live in a foreign country.
It is true that the situation of all Chinese people is so difficult now. But I believe that the quality of perseverance has always been hidden in the blood of the descendants of Yan and Huang that flows in everyone. No matter how hard it is, we can persevere, and if we persevere, we will win."
Li Yu's words are always more reliable than Kang Youwei's.
Li Yu smiled and said, "Sorry, I'm late."
Situ Meitang waved his hand: "I'm not the boss yet, Mr. Huang Sande is. Let's not talk about this for now. Now that we are in Chinatown, I think everyone wants to meet you."
Huang Boyao was the newspaperman who later traced Mr. Zhongshan for a long time. He was only twenty years old at the moment. He immediately came over and said: "I'm sorry to welcome you! Mr. Li Yu, we have been paying attention to your movements. I am a newspaper correspondent. These days
We are all collecting information about you. Although the big guys in Chinatown don’t understand your article, they feel excited when they hear your story. Many people are still pestering me to tell them what exactly you are researching, but
How can I understand! Look!"
At that time, when the Chinese Exclusion Act had just been passed, Wang Qingfu took the lead in proposing the legal concept of "Chinese Americans" to safeguard the rights and interests of Chinese in the United States.
Li Yu cupped his fists and said, "Thank you, Mr. Situ."
"He is Li Yu. I also want to be a scientist!"
"No!" Kang Youwei said, "We can't let him be so carefree and happy! Someone is here!"
"It's somewhat technical and involves electrical and automotive aspects," Li Yu said.
Situ Meitang smiled and said: "The treatment is really great! If it weren't for my poor skills, I would have personally received training and entered your factory."
However, Chinatown at this time can only be described as a gathering area.
This is a super generous salary. When the Chinese workers were building the large railways, because the work was special and very hard, it was a high-paying position. The daily wage was only US$1, which was an income that the Chinese workers were very satisfied with.
Kang Youwei said dissatisfied: "What's the use of running a factory? Can it save the emperor? I don't understand, where does he get so much money?"
"Help! What's the use of helping them! Cough cough cough..." Kang Youwei beat his chest, "Help me is to help the emperor and the Qing Dynasty! Running a factory is a small matter, but protecting the emperor is a big deal! I see this guy earning
Even if he has money, he will vote for the Revolutionary Party. What is even more annoying is that he actually published a newspaper to slander me, asking everyone to stop donating, and obstructing my cause of royal protection. This is intolerable!"
The job recruitment advertisement with such a high salary quickly spread among the Chinese circles.
From now on, we have to compete for superiority in everything. You can see from the Internet that even if there are trolls everywhere, many of their targets are to compare China with the United States in high technology, with Japan and Germany in cars, and with Northern Europe in welfare.
Compare finance with Switzerland, and compare environment with New Zealand.
Excluding some professional trolls, there is still a hint of arrogance.
Wang Qingfu can also be called the "Chinese version of Martin Luther King" and has published many articles and speeches promoting racial equality.
But dignity is the hardest to earn.
According to the United States' own investigation, Wang Qingfu was the first Chinese to study in the United States and obtain a degree, long before the Qing government sent him to study abroad.
It seems that only the best of everything will do.
"Helper?" Huang Boyao asked, "What factory can recruit Chinese?"
A disciple walked in and said respectfully: "Master Kang."
Li Yu sighed in his heart. Even if they were so discriminated against by the Chinese Exclusion Act, these Chinese people still have a strong sense of self-esteem.
But at this moment, Li Yu could only say to them: "One day I will, at least I will stand up first."
But Kang Youwei felt that what made him most angry was that Li Yu blocked his way of making money. As the saying goes, destroying someone's way of making money is like killing one's parents. Kang Youwei now hated Li Yu with all his teeth.
After the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act, Chinese could no longer participate in the construction of railways, and their incomes plummeted. It was difficult to earn even $5 a month.
If they could make money and return to China, there would definitely be many Chinese people willing to do so.
Situ Meitang walked out and shouted loudly: "Stop working! Come here quickly, we have a powerful Chinese here!"
"It doesn't matter," Li Yu said, "Anyway, it will take some time to set up the factory. You can learn it first."
Ye En said: "This is unknown, but based on my many years of business experience in the United States and Canada, if I can find a market, it is indeed very profitable to set up a factory."
"Front page! Chinese science giant Li Yu will open the best factory in the United States and recruit the best Chinese to work! $5 a day! $5 a day! $5 a day!"
"Hmph!" Kang Youwei put down the newspaper and snorted coldly, "Five dollars a day? Does he understand what industry is? Meat buns will hurt the dog!"
Huang Boyao took out a stack of printed Li Yu articles and said, "I read them for many days, but I can't understand them at all. I don't know how to explain them to them."
Kang Youwei was really overly suspicious of Li Yu. Li Yu didn't want to get involved in politics at all, he just wanted to do things in his own way.
Li Yu was stunned and suddenly mentioned Laomei, the strongest country. To surpass it cannot be achieved in a short time. It will take a long time and several generations of people to continue to struggle.
Huang Boyao pulled over a chair: "Mr. Li Yu, sit down quickly!"
As for the high salary of US$5 per day, basically only the top factories in the United States can provide it. Since then, Ford's factory salary has been US$5. The salary of ordinary workers or waiters will never be so high, with a maximum of one or two US dollars or even less than one per day.
Dollar.
Chinese people attach great importance to tradition. Even if their children attend public schools or missionary schools, they still have to go to private schools to study Chinese studies after school.
"This is why I came to you. I hope to place an advertisement in a newspaper in the Chinese circle and select qualified candidates." Li Yu said.
Huang Boyao had never even seen the company license and asked: "Is this true?"
Li Yu said: "Why can't you deserve it? Don't worry, there are many smart people in China. As long as they can pass the training, they are qualified to get this money."
At the beginning of the 20th century, two clans started a protracted clan struggle in New York.
Otherwise, wherever there are people, there are rivers and lakes.
Ye En still wanted to stop him, so he raised his hand and said, "Master Kang, I'm afraid this is not very benevolent."
"Benevolence and righteousness?" Kang Youwei scolded him angrily, "Why are you so pedantic? When he published fabricated facts and insulted me in the newspaper, how could he talk about benevolence and righteousness? Only when I succeed in protecting the emperor can there be benevolence and righteousness!"