In the capital, there are huge crowds of people, stores have sold out firecrackers, the streets and alleys are filled with the sound of setting off firecrackers, and gong and drum troupes shuttle through the streets and alleys.
Lion dance troupes gather outside the gates of large houses, taking advantage of this opportunity to make big bucks, and various street parades make people think that the Spring Festival is here.
The Langqiao sneak attack made people across the country feel proud and proud. Spontaneous celebrations were overwhelming. Outside the Japanese Legation in Donglaijiang Alley, there was a huge parade in an orderly manner, with at least more than 3,000 people. The students on the parade raised their arms high. Huh, wave the colorful flags in your hands, the sound resounds through the sky, expressing your patriotic enthusiasm.
The green faces looked with reverence at their ideological leader, Prince Qing Yikuang, the general manager of Qingzhong University.
The person speaking on the high platform turned out to be Prince Qing, a conservative leader through and through. He suddenly transformed into a leader of the new culture. However, he was seen spitting and talking about his patriotic sentiments, winning waves of applause.
Prince Qing's mouth went dry as he spoke, and he pressed his hands. The whole place became quiet in an instant. He looked at the students at his feet with great satisfaction. What he wanted was this effect. To govern the world, we need civilized governance, and this trend has already been achieved. "Mouthpiece" "It is in his hands, and all the fanatical students are his disciples.
Prince Qing took a sip of hot tea, a smile appeared on his donkey face, and he wanted to continue speaking to let the people of the country know that Li Guolou was his student, and that Langqiao Sneak Attack Zhan was a student who lived up to their trust.
Prince Qing was spitting, making nonsense, and taking all the credit for himself, as if he was risking his life and fortune to fight in the front and rely on him to support him in the rear.
In the Yamen of the Prime Minister's Office, a group of officials from the Japanese diplomatic mission were waiting for Li Hongzhang quietly. Yanagihara Maemitsu was standing in the hall. Now it was Li Hongzhang who was putting on airs. The Japanese diplomatic mission had been waiting for two hours, but there was still no sign of Li Hongzhang, but Liuyuan Qianguang remained unmoved, still waiting silently.
The Japanese navy suffered heavy losses in Langjiao Port. The Japanese army knew that their doom was coming. The outlet of Langjiao was already dominated by the Qing Navy. More than 10,000 Japanese troops were blocked by the Qing army at Guishan.
At this time, Japan relented and the Japanese Congress did not agree to send more troops to Taiwan. Japanese Interior Minister Okubo Toshimichi wanted to end the war as soon as possible and wanted more than 10,000 Japanese troops to safely withdraw from Taiwan.
Yanagihara Maemitsu lowered his profile and asked to meet with the Qing Foreign Minister Li Hongzhang to start a new round of diplomatic negotiations. A weak country has no diplomacy. Now Japan has become a weak and small country. Japanese diplomatic mission officials are like eggplants beaten by frost. They endure The humiliation given by Qing officials.
Yanagihara Maemitsu believes that Li Hongzhang will appear. The Japanese are the best nation at apologizing. Neighbors separated by a narrow strip of water must remain friendly from generation to generation.
Besides, the U.S. government and the Russian government will mediate, and the Qing government will not talk about it. All conflicts will be resolved satisfactorily within the framework of the Covenant of Nations.
Yanagihara Maemitsu seemed to be a coward and refused to leave, but he was determined in his heart. Finally, when Li Hongzhang appeared, Yanagihara Maemitsu stepped forward, bowed ninety degrees, and apologized to the Qing government in his own name.
The plaque of Li's Mansion hangs in a large house in Shijing Hutong. This was a mansion awarded to Li Guolou by Emperor Tongzhi. Although it is not as luxurious and extravagant as the palace, it has a deep courtyard, dense trees and hanging bridges.
The lake has rugged rocks, sparkling water, rippling blue waves, and a meandering covered bridge that leads directly to the island in the center of the lake. A warm pavilion stands in the middle, making it a good place to enjoy flowers and the moon.
The family members of the Li family were sitting in the warm pavilion, enjoying the warm afternoon sunshine.
Chen Xiangfang waved her hand and asked the nanny to take the children away. She was about to give orders. She was nominally in charge of this big family, and Zhen Yuhuan took care of the daily affairs.
The plump Du Eniang handed the baby boy to a wet nurse, and the other children were taken by a wet nurse and left Nuange.
Chen Xiangfang put on the air of a big sister and warned: "The small building has sent a telegram again, asking us to be careful. Let me reiterate, try not to go out if you have nothing to do. If you have something to do, take a few more servants with you. Don't show off when you go out. You know, your words and deeds represent the Li family. They will be reported to the police the next day and staged in the teahouse. Why is Lao Shi cursing people outside and making people laugh at them?"
Huang Xiaoman pouted and replied: "Madam, you don't know something. That person is the shopkeeper of Tongyitang No. 3 store. We have known each other in the past. The toad wants to eat swan meat. Can I not scold him?"
Zhen Yuhuan smiled sinisterly and said, "Did Lao Shi have a relationship?"
"Why bring it up in the past? Sisters, don't you think so?" Huang Xiaoman blinked furtively. They all had ulterior pasts.
Chen Xiangfang smiled sweetly and said: "Personal matters aside, I rely on your self-discipline. We are Xiaolou's strong backing. We still need to make more money. Xiaolou is very good at spending money in war. In just over half a year, he spent one thousand and fifty One and a half million yuan, huh??????? Let him come back early,"
Chen Xiangfang felt a little worried after talking about it. Behind the seemingly beautiful scenery, there was also unknown pain.
Many beauties were sighing, how lonely it would be for a big family without a man.
Zhen Yuhuan smiled and said: "Madam, don't worry, we are a rich family. The little building spirit is very strange. Anyone who eats him will be eaten by him one day. The Li family's business is prosperous, and no matter how big the ice cave is, they dare not Jump,"
Xie Liya said loudly: "Don't be afraid, Madam. I have a Sino-British Blessing Insurance Company at home. The policyholders can jump into the holes in the ice. We can completely stay out of it."
Many beauties are laughing evilly, holding other people's money in their hands, spending tomorrow's money, regardless of whether they can't make ends meet the day after tomorrow.
After Zhen Yuhuan laughed, she retorted: "Don't you still have me? No matter how big the family business is, I can still support it. It only cost more than 10 million. Don't worry too much. Wait until next June and there will be a bumper harvest." ,"
Yelia, who had a swollen belly, put her hands on her waist and said softly: "Zhen Yuhuan, you are so shameless. You take the credit for yourself. When I ask you for money, why do you always talk about difficulties?"
"I said Yelia, isn't this better than Balizhuang? It would take even the French emperor more than ten years to build a French manor. What are you in a hurry for?" Zhen Yuhuan was not easy to mess with. A round of bickering.
Others have their own camps and argue with each other. This is the main theme of the big family. Without fighting, there would be no fun.
Chen Xiangfang is sitting still and her house is restless, which shows her importance.
"Okay, stop arguing. I think what Yelia said makes sense. Our family doesn't need this little money. Zhen Yuhuan, just allocate 500,000 yuan to the Balizhuang project and don't let the project stop." Chen Xiangfang made the final decision and successfully resolved the quarrel.
"Yeliya, that's considered an advance for next year. I'm giving face to the eldest lady," Zhen Yuhuan said softly.
Jelia had a bad temper and was about to give birth. In the end, Jelia was victorious.
Jelia was partially satisfied, and with the support of Zhenyuzi, she went back to her room to rest.
Many beauties bowed to Chen Xiangfang, bending their knees in the standard manner of a Manchu noblewoman, and then dispersed. Each had his or her own business. There would be no harmony without rules. On the surface, the family was quite harmonious.
Zhen Yuhuan, Xie Yunfang, Xie Liya, and Wu Yingzi, the four accountants, walked to the front yard together for a business meeting.
Twenty people in charge, including Gao Yao Wuyun, Qing Gertai, Huang Guang, Gu Shuimo, and Xu Biao, were all waiting in the hall for the arrival of the four mistresses.
Among them, Xu Biao has the least ability. He used to be semi-illiterate, dull in character, and not good at words. However, he went to the battlefield and took bullets for Li Guolou, and was promoted to the top. Li Guolou believed that ability can be cultivated, and loyalty is the first. Based on the criteria for consideration, Xu Biao has now become the general manager of "Dafeng Harvest Flour Company".
It doesn't matter if you are not familiar with the affairs. Xu Biao carries the notebook and reads everything according to the notebook.
Qinggeltai held a crutch and looked at his daughter with a smile. The whole family went to the Li Guo Building. His career was going smoothly. He was in charge of the Balizhuang French Manor. He had never been corrupt and considered himself as incorruptible as water. When building a French manor, it is natural to decorate your own mansion at the same time. This little trick is natural.
Nowadays, the Li Mansion is heavily guarded and is afraid of assassinations by Japanese ninjas. Zhen Yuhuan does not leave the house. She stirs up trouble in the capital, uses Tianzi's troops, kills many enemies, and then pours dirty water on the Japanese ninjas.
Zhen Yuhuan has done something bad, and everything is in danger. Whenever there is any disturbance, she becomes nervous and usually works in the mansion.
A huge money empire with liquid assets of more than 200 million yuan is presided over by these four women. The four ladies who were bickering just now changed their faces, and each one became noble and generous, and behaved without a smile.
Sitting on both sides were a group of businessmen, housekeepers, and lawyers. On the table were account books, abacus, notebooks, and clerks, just like an umrah meeting.
Zhen Yuhuan is like the Empress Dowager Cixi, in charge of everything in Li's company. Her ability determines her status, and she is already above others.
Zhen Yuhuan worked tirelessly and took the financial power in her hands to prove that women can do what men can do. By buying people's hearts, Zhen Yuhuan has taken control of Li's enterprise.
Today, Li's enterprise was founded by Li Guolou. Tomorrow, the huge Li's enterprise will belong to his son Li Yunhu. Bloodline is the most important. Her son "Li Yunhu" inherited the blood of the "Aixinjueluo" royal family. He should be the helmsman of Li's enterprise.
The second "first-class cavalry captain" awarded by Emperor Tongzhi has been inherited by Li Yunhu. Thinking of all this, Zhen Yuhuan believed that marrying Li Guolou was a wise choice.
"Everyone, thank you for your hard work. You don't need to be so polite. Please sit down and talk." Zhen Yuhuan showed a kind smile. Before anyone took a seat, he felt like a spring breeze, as if he didn't care about etiquette.
"The Seventh Mistress worked hard, but we didn't work hard. It should be right, it should be," Gao Yao said in a careless and heartless manner. He knew Zhen Yuhuan's background better than anyone else, and then said: "The Fourth Mistress is good, the Nine Masters are good." Hello mother, hello the Twelve Mistresses,"
Zhen Yuhuan was so cruel and vicious that those who had offended her were all lying in coffins. When people in the hall saw Zhen Yuhuan approaching, they stood up one after another, bowed and saluted, first greeted Zhen Yuhuan, and then ranked them according to seniority and greeted others. Mistress.
Zhen Yuhuan, who has the title of "General Manager of Li's Mansion", sat in the middle without hesitation, looking at the account books and listening to the reports of his subordinates.
Li Guolou's family property is not controlled by relatives and friends, and the servants of the family are also responsible for their own affairs. No one can cover up the sky with one hand. The huge family property is in the hands of Li Guolou's wives and concubines.
The benefits are obvious. Li Guolou relied on these women to make his fortune. The accumulation of Li's corporate wealth increased like a pyramid, supporting half of the Qing Dynasty. Li Guolou relied on his own company to transport funds when fighting in Taiwan.
The trouble has been hidden for a long time. No matron is a kind person. They are all scheming masters. They all have their own plans and are planning for their own children. One day, Li's enterprise will be torn apart and be destroyed by a group of women. carve up.
Xie Yunfang looked through the notebook, showing a look of dissatisfaction, and said: "The Prussian prospecting team discovered rare earth minerals in Bayan Obo. It is useless to argue in court about such an important matter. Those old scholars don't understand. As the saying goes, 'The government does not communicate with the people.'" "Competing for profits', who knows how valuable this emerging metal mine is, or Li's company should bear the risk and fund the mining of rare earths,"
Zhen Yuhuan took the notebook, read it carefully, and said: "In my opinion, we should cooperate with the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This mining industry is the main direction of our corporate funds. No matter how big the risk is, we must have the courage to be the first in the world." ,"
The handbook about the rare earth mines in Bayan Obo was submitted by Huang Guang. His family made its fortune by making money that was difficult for the country, but people change. Now Huang Guang considers himself a patriotic businessman. How can the rare earth mines in Bayan Obo be allowed to be touched by the Prussians? .
The fat Huang Guang moved his buttocks and said: "The rare earth mines in Bayan Obo are of immeasurable value, and the market value has been greatly underestimated. Although foreigners will lower the price, we are rich and can bargain on the ground. With the rare earth mines, We in the Qing Dynasty can make the best cannons and firearms by ourselves, and embark on the road of independence and self-reliance. Rare earths are the foundation of national self-reliance. With rare earths and tungsten mines, we don’t need to look at the faces of Western powers. The Wugang Mountains in Jiangxi The tungsten mine requires Sunzi Ding to use his brains. If the Jiangxi people are unwilling to sell the tungsten mine, let the Fujian people go over and rob it. It will make the matter bigger. It is best to kill more people, so that the government can justifiably intervene. These two ores must be controlled. In our hands, we have to do two things together. From now on, the foreigners will have to look at our faces and set the price. Who will be cheated by the foreigners?"
A group of officials and businessmen in the hall nodded in agreement frequently, as if they were doing thankless things for the country and the people. The managers and supervisors of these Li's companies all had official hats they bought, and they lived a prosperous life.
The mining industry in the Qing Dynasty was divided up by the princes, ministers and local powerful people. Only newly discovered mineral deposits would be the turn of Li's company to get involved. In addition to getting involved in the coal industry in Zaozhuang, Li's company also focused on the tungsten mines in Wugang Mountain and Baiyun Obo. of rare earth minerals.
Zhen Yuhuan looked at the yellow light with a look of approval, "Talents, fake foreign devils are full of talented people, Li's company has a group of fake foreign devils to join, and its career will be even more brilliant."