Qiao Zhiyong said with a smile: "President Li, please sit down. To be honest, Zhiyong has admired the president for a long time. In the past, President Li led the army to fight against the bandits and defeated the British, French and other foreigners. The shame brought by opium was eliminated. Zhiyong After hearing this, his blood boiled and he wished he could fight side by side with President Li. Later, when President Li fought against the Russians, Zhiyong admired him even more. Only President Li had such ability. For Zhiyong, inviting me to Beijing is not a nuisance. , but the opportunity to communicate with the president face to face, Zhiyong is lucky in his entire life."
After a pause, Qiao Zhiyong continued: "President Li came to visit me overnight. This is a great honor for me."
Li Zhen felt very comfortable in his heart, but said: "Mr. Qiao, I am ashamed, I am ashamed." He entered the room and sat down, and said: "Mr. Qiao, I am a soldier. I speak straightforwardly and will not beat around the bush. To be honest with you, this I invited Mr. Qiao to come to Beijing this time because I have something I want to ask Mr. Qiao to help me with."
Qiao Zhiyong waved his hand and said: "President Li, please speak directly."
Li Zhen asked: "Does Mr. Qiao know about Great China Bank?"
Qiao Zhiyong said: "I know and have learned about this bank. It is much bigger than our bank. It is very successful and very powerful. Anyone who does business should know this bank."
Li Zhen said: "The person who controls the bank is the person I invited."
Qiao Zhiyong had a surprised expression on his face when he heard this.
Immediately, Qiao Zhiyong quickly recovered and said with admiration: "President Li is really not an ordinary person. He is actually involved in doing business, which has opened Zhiyong's horizons. Having said that, whether we are Shanxi businessmen, micro businessmen, etc., they are all quite popular." I envy the people who established the Greater China Bank. This initiative is very impressive, and we also wanted to imitate it, but it was really difficult to operate, so we had to give up in the end."
Li Zhen sighed lightly and said, "Something happened to Great China Bank recently."
"What's going on?" Qiao Zhiyong asked.
At this moment, Qiao Zhiyong roughly understood that he might have to pay.
If the president found him personally, it must be a matter of money.
But how to provide the money, Qiao Zhiyong has already begun to think about it.
Li Zhen said: "To be honest, Mr. Qiao, I led the army to conquer all over the world, and the Great China Bank has always been behind me. All the money came from the Great China Bank. When the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom was solved, the Great China Bank Money was tight and we were unable to cope with it. At that time, somehow, the news that the bank was short of money leaked out and was known to a British missionary."
"This British missionary is very vicious. He spread false rumors that officials embezzled bank money, causing the bank to collapse."
"Therefore, countless people swarmed in and started withdrawing money wantonly. Even if Fan Kai, who was in charge of the bank, raised money locally and barely blocked the gap, it was difficult to save the situation. Now, the Great China Bank is desperate. We urgently need capital injection to reverse the situation, so I want to borrow a sum of funds from Mr. Qiao and then return it to Mr. Qiao after the bank becomes operational."
Li Zhen originally planned to raise funds, but after thinking about it, it was more appropriate to borrow money.
After all, you are a businessman and you have to do business.
Qiao Zhiyong asked: "How much money does President Li want to borrow?"
Li Zhen said: "If Mr. Qiao believes in me, the more the better, so that the current situation can be reversed as soon as possible."
Qiao Zhiyong thought for a while and said: "President Li, money is not a problem. If you agree to a condition, our Qiao family will provide you with three million taels of silver for free. Of course, this is a subsidy in batches. The first batch is one million taels, and the second batch is one million taels." The second batch is one million taels, the third batch is 500,000 taels, the fourth batch is 500,000 taels, and the three million taels of silver will be sent out in four batches. It may take about three months."
After hearing this, Lao Liu's eyes widened and he repeatedly signaled with his eyes, trying to stop Qiao Zhiyong.
Three million taels, this is not a small amount.
Unfortunately, Qiao Zhiyong turned a blind eye.
Li Zhen stood up abruptly, his breathing becoming rapid.
Three million dollars in funding was a big pie. However, Li Zhen also understood that it was hard to get the pie in the sky. He quickly calmed down. After sitting down, he looked at Qiao Zhiyong and asked seriously: "Qiao Zhiyong." What conditions do you have, sir? You can tell me first. If Mr. Qiao wants me to open a back door to the Qiao family's business, or help you do something illegal, I'm sorry I can't do it. I'd rather not have these three million. And we will never trample on the law.”
Qiao Zhiyong said: "It's not illegal and it won't embarrass President Lee."
"Say." Li Zhen waved his hand.
Qiao Zhiyong said: "I asked President Li to write an inscription for my Qiao family."
Li Zhen asked: "The specific content."
Qiao Zhiyong said neither humble nor arrogantly: "The inscription is in seven characters, 'Integrity is the foundation and restoration of prosperity'."
After Li Zhen heard this, he immediately understood.
It turns out that Qiao Zhiyong and his boss Qiao bought a brand with three million taels of silver. Fu Sheng Gong is the Qiao family's time-honored brand. Once Li Zhen inscribes it, with Li Zhen's influence, it will naturally give the Qiao family a golden brand. , Of course, this has no impact on Li Zhen. Li Zhen smiled slightly and said: "I agree, but the ugly words are ahead. If the Qiao family operates with integrity, I allow you to display this plaque and use it. If you are unfair, If you do things based on profit, if you are not honest, I will send someone to take it back."
Qiao Zhiyong said confidently: "President Li, please rest assured. If this happens, I will take it off myself without you having to do anything."
Li Zhen said: "I didn't bring my seal with me when I came here. I'll make it up for you when I get back."
Qiao Zhiyong said with a smile: "I believe in President Li's character."
Li Zhen continued: "Mr. Qiao, since you plan to donate money, I will tell you everything about this plan. In addition to you, the businessmen I have invited are Wu Shaorong from Guangzhou, and Hu Xueyan, a big micro businessman, plus businessmen from all over the country. , I believe that many people are unlikely to donate as generously as you, so when the time comes to raise funds, please Mr. Qiao to cooperate. Of course, it is not a blank wolf asking businessmen to give money. Businessmen who have donated money will receive it. You will enjoy a policy when you come down."
"What policy?" Qiao Zhiyong said with interest.
Li Zhen said: "Next, I will reform the scientific examination nationwide and gradually abolish the eight-legged essay. Therefore, new schools will be promoted across the country and follow the example of Western schools to offer various subjects. At that time, all businessmen who donate will Once the children of these businessmen's families enter school, if they are excellent in both character and academics, and can pass the assessment sent by me, I will directly appoint them as officials. The size of the official position will depend on the individual's ability. I can guarantee that they will be excellent people. Can be an official."
After Qiao Zhiyong heard this, his breathing became rapid.
This is a road leading to the sky.
I think back then, he didn't want to be in business at the beginning, but he went to the mall because of his lack of official career. Now, Li Zhen has given another way, allowing Qiao Zhiyong to see the hope of his family's children becoming officials, because the Qiao family has a lot of outstanding people. Talent.