? Na Bazi was quite doubtful about Li Guolou's generosity, and asked: "Xiaolou, tell me the truth, can you really earn tens of millions of taels of silver a year if you come to the bank?"
Li Guolou smiled and said: "Nah, this is a money-encircling movement. I want to collect the money of people all over the country first. That means I have the right to speak. I alone have the final say on what I want to increase." The price will rise. Do you understand hoarding? Just now, the Empress Dowager of the Two Palaces gave me more than 4 million taels of banknotes and bankbooks. Anyway, I used them first. The industrial revolution has started, and the speed of development is jumping tenfold and a hundredfold. , even the empress dowagers of the two palaces believe in me, so what are you afraid of!"
"Profiteer." What else can that Bazi say? The money in the treasury of the Ministry of Revenue is not as much as that of Li Guolou.
"I am not a profiteer, I am a mission. The Qing Empire has given me a sacred mission, a flag of the Qing Industrial Revolution. As long as I succeed, the Qing Dynasty will enter the industrial age. Hey...Nabazi, You only know how to be clever and don't study well, so I can't even reuse you!"
Na Bazi smiled awkwardly, the general offices of large companies all have official titles. If you want to be an official, you must at least be a young scholar. He is not even a child.
Na Bazi said shamelessly: "Xiaolou, your plan is so big, you can't leave all the benefits to your wife, you should also reward the meritorious ministers!"
Li Guolou sneered and said: "Nah, this is empty talk. My wife is the most helpful to me in terms of planning, implementation, and funding. They even put up their own money for me. How can I not reward them?" Well, you are just an empty-handed person. From earning a few hundred taels of silver per month to thousands of taels of silver, and living in a villa only for high-ranking officials, you are the best among my friends. If you are as clean as water Man, I can still praise you, but are you this kind of person?"
Na Bazi chuckled and said: "You can't say that in Xiaolou. It's you who said it. Corrupt officials can also contribute to the country. When I make enough money, I still hope to do something practical. Real estate development is suitable for me. I have hired him now." An English teacher, I want to be a big comprador in the future!"
"Well, Bazi, as long as you are willing to study and the position is reserved for you, you won't be able to achieve much as an official. You can still be a businessman. In the future, if it is not convenient for me to come forward, you will come forward to organize it. Don't worry, I But he has no ambition to expel the Tartars and restore China." Li Guolou was half-truth and half-false, as if he was telling his heart, but people's desires are never-ending, and the same is true for him. His ideas are constantly changing, and the road that doesn't work is always there. Change your appearance and adopt roundabout tactics.
After hearing these words, Na Bazi felt comfortable all over. His original dissatisfaction with Li Guolou had disappeared, and the darkness lurking in his heart was like a puff of smoke coming out of his mouth.
Vision determines a person's thinking. Li Guolou does not have high expectations for Na Bazi. People grow while learning, and the people around him also need to broaden their horizons to make greater progress. He uses the introduction mechanism to develop As long as the industry takes the first step successfully, revitalizing national industry is no longer just a slogan. For example, the factories set up by Li Hongzhang in Shanghai were all industrial equipment eliminated by foreigners and were uncompetitive enterprises. However, Li Hongzhang took this kind of Factories were treated as treasures, and money was poured into these enterprises. Most of the industrial products they produced had no market, and the factories became loss-making enterprises. But he was different. From the beginning, he asked foreigners to find ways to make money and seek a path that was beneficial to both parties. In this way Only industrial enterprises with a long history can hope to develop rapidly. Of course, the price paid is equally high. The act of betraying national sovereignty made him criticized verbally and written by literati, but he still insisted on his own ideas. Only when both parties benefit can the business be prosperous. powerful.
The night was deep, Li Guolou and Na Bazi were still having a long conversation. Under the oil lamp, Li Guolou's face was gloomy and uncertain, and his deep voice seemed to be coming from hell: "The Qing Dynasty followed the route of elite soldiers and strong generals, and supported the honest with high salaries. Those thousands of Boss, the boss has a lot of resources in his hands, and he has many wives and concubines. Even the Manchu soldiers can afford to marry two or three wives. But the modern army is a war of attrition, and elite soldiers who rush to the front line will die. With the Qing Dynasty’s existing It’s too expensive to train troops in the military way and train officers who can fight without changing the medicine.”
When Nabazi heard that Li Guolou was talking about business and military establishment, he knew how ambitious Li Guolou was. He couldn't hold back and asked, "Then what are you going to do?"
"It depends on God. There is nothing I can do now. It is not advisable to raise soldiers with high salaries. It will bring down the national economy. It is also necessary to learn from the military household system of the Ming Dynasty. The Qing Dynasty has a piece of virgin land that can raise millions of soldiers. In the future, we will try to do it. All the princes along the way." Li Guolou was a little tired of the various factions attacking and fighting each other in the court. He could not expect to gain military power. Li Hongzhang would not give him a chance. Changes would make things easier, and he had new ideas.
Just when Na Bazi was about to ask a question, a voice came from outside the door: "Boss, Sister Xiaofang is here!"
Li Guolou was shocked. Chen Xiangfang came from the capital overnight. Something big happened at home. He hurried out to greet her. Seeing Chen Xiangfang's anxious look, Li Guolou felt relieved because Chen Xiangfang was well-dressed and looked like a noble lady. The dress and services include cheongsam, cloak, waistcoat, crown, diamond, flat square, hairpin, tassels, bracelets, nail covers, earrings, rings, embroidered shoes and various other wearing items, all of which are jeweled and extremely luxurious. And being in the mood to dress appropriately means that things have not gotten out of hand. Li Guolou asked with interest: "Xiaofang, are you here to see me? Do you think I have raised a Yangzhou thin horse?"
Yangzhou Shou Ma is the so-called raising of concubines. Poor families buy underdeveloped little girls to be used as concubines in wealthy families. Later, it evolved into another name for rich people to play with little girls. It was common in the Qing Dynasty. There was a broad market and wealthy families Because of this kind of thing, it is common for people to get jealous, make their families restless, and file lawsuits.
"Go, talk nonsense as soon as we meet, and you won't be afraid of being laughed at." Chen Xiangfang wanted to laugh, but deliberately tightened her face, pushed Li Guolou and walked into the house. The woman wanted to please her face, but since she came all the way You can't lose your status when you come to the Old Summer Palace at night. Now that she has the title of fourth-grade lady, how can you let others make irresponsible remarks.
Li Guolou personally poured the tea and water, and first let the busy Chen Xiangfang take a breath. He was very caring, washed his face with hot water, handed over towels, and served him meticulously. Since Chen Xiangfang fell ill, Li Guolou learned to cherish the people around him and change his attitude. Following the style of many young men, he took care of Chen Xiangfang's daily life in front of the sickbed.
Li Guolou poured a basin of water into the ditch in the yard and shouted: "Nah, Sister Xiaofang and the others haven't had dinner yet..."
Na Bazi interrupted: "You have to tell me, I have been preparing millet preserved egg and lean meat porridge with Wangwu brand pickled cucumber. Sister Xiaofang, this is great!"
"Okay." Chen Xiangfang's voice sounded very strong, and her body seemed to have recovered. People outside could hear her clearly even when she was talking in the room.
Li Guolou closed the door and looked at Chen Xiangfang who was sitting in front of the dressing table putting on her makeup. He said dissatisfiedly: "It's the middle of the night and you are still spraying some French perfume. You can still seduce me without using this trick!" "
"Why aren't you asleep yet?" Chen Xiangfang turned from defense to offense and interrogated Li Guolou first.
"Oh, I haven't chatted with that Bazi for a long time. I forgot about the time while talking. Are you feeling okay? There's nothing wrong with you." Li Guolou took out the pocket watch under his pillow and checked the time. , it’s already past ten o’clock.
Chen Xiangfang glanced at the photo of Yelia's head in the pocket watch, feeling a little sour in her heart, and said: "I'm fine now. Let me tell you business, something happened to the second mistress's Zhenbaoxuan. She wanted to come, but when she left, Now, no one at home is watching. I am still the famous Xiaofang sister, so I still have to come to you. Please hurry up and find a way for the second grandma!"
"Well, don't worry, tell me carefully, where are the mistakes?"
Li Guolou glanced at Chen Xiangfang and already had a rough idea in his heart. What could happen to Zhenbao Xuan? It was not just selling cultural relics from tomb robbers. This kind of huge profit-making thing went wrong. Originally, Zhenbao Xuan was just a small business, collecting some tomb robbers. Making a profit on stolen goods is a common and trivial matter in the antique world, but as he became the most beautiful girl in high school, it has become a one-stop service. He has a good official career and a lot of money. He also has to give high-standard gifts to princes and nobles. The cost of antiques is too great. Even if his family is in the antique business, they cannot bear the demands of the greedy princes, Beile and Beizi. Those Qing school teachers who want to win Qingming do not take gold and silver seriously, but After the precious antiques were presented, he would not cause trouble for him. Even the birthday gifts he prepared for the two empress dowagers contained cultural relics stolen by tomb robbers. He usually just pretended to be deaf and mute and did not ask about the daily life of Zhenbaoxuan. As for what types of antiques are needed for operation, just make a list to Xie Xiuzhu and let her organize it. She has long known that the Zhenbao Xuan is dirty, and even specially found a martial artist "Swallow Zhang" to watch the scene for Zhenbao Xuan. Who would have thought that it would still be the case? Something happened.
Chen Xiangfang lowered her voice and said: "Today Yanzi Zhang rushed to find Xiaoliuzi. The gang of tomb robbers were caught by the government in Luoyang. Only Feiyu escaped back to the capital, and none of the other five escaped. Yanzi Zhang asked Xiaoliuzi Liu Zi, are you trying to hack Feiyu or what?" After saying that, Chen Xiangfang looked at Li Guolou blankly. This tomb robbing antique transaction is a one-line connection. As long as you cut off one line, you won't admit it if you beat him to death. After robbing a tomb.
Li Guolou touched his chin, walked back and forth in the room, pondered for a while, and said: "Feiyu, since he came to the capital to see Yan Zizhang at this time, it means that he knows that I am the leader behind Zhenbaoxuan. This person is quite loyal and loyal. He wanted to drag me into the thief ship. It is rare to have such a big brother among tomb robbers. Among the five people who were captured, there must be a relative of Feiyu. Otherwise, he would have escaped long ago. How could he come to the capital to ask for help? It’s true Feiyu, why are you going to Luoyang? There are too many big brothers on the line there, and you might get caught accidentally. You should go to Shaanxi or Gansu, there is a war there, there is always a chance!”
Chen Xiangfang complained: "Xiaolou, you should come up with an idea quickly, Yan Zizhang is still waiting outside!"
"Why did you bring him here? He's full of food. What's my status now? Can I deal with Jianghu people?" Li Guolou jumped on his feet with anxiety. Now he doesn't even want to see Wang Wu. He's collecting black gold. , it’s over since he was the most handsome boy in high school. He is willing to be the mastermind behind Tianzihao and no longer calls himself brothers with gangsters.
"Isn't this a matter of life and death?" Chen Xiangfang thought of the best excuse and looked at Li Guolou stupidly, unwilling to admit that she was not thoughtful.
Li Guolou glared fiercely and said: "Be careful in the future. The imperial censor is all-pervasive. If you take a copy of my book, it will be remembered forever in the history books. Don't stand out either. Mrs. Haoming is a hundred times better than Miss Xiaofang, the gangster." Times!"
"No, Sister Peipei didn't even marry Mrs. Haoming. Could it be that she did something wrong and shouldn't marry you." Chen Xiangfang hit Li Guolou's weak point and immediately made him speechless.
Li Guolou smiled lustfully, stepped forward and hugged Chen Xiangfang, kissed her pink face, and said with a smile: "You are all my loopholes. It is only a matter of time before I am criticized and scolded. I can bear it." Come on, don't worry, this matter is a piece of cake, let's go eat preserved egg and lean meat porridge together, those five tomb robbers will not have their hands chopped off, let them come to the capital to eat in prison!"
When Chen Xiangfang heard the words, she smiled with a look that could see through people's hearts, as if she was the Virgin Mary. All living beings are blessed by her. Those who serve her will have eternal life and go to heaven to share.