Chiang Kai-shek cleared his throat and said: "Wherever Ningbo people gather to make a living, there are almost always 'Siming Gongsuo' or 'Ningbo Association', which are gangs related to fellow townsmen. Several counties under Ningbo Prefecture,
For example, Zhengxian, Cixi, Fenghua, Dinghai, Zhenhai, Ninghai, Xiangshan, etc. have the largest number of people gathered in Shanghai and are the strongest. The association of Ningbo people living in Shanghai ranks first in the country's rural gangs, and they have become a big climate and make a lot of money.
Most of them are famous capitalists such as Ye Chengzhong, Zhou Yangshan, Zhu Zaosan, Yu Qiaqing, etc. This is what the so-called 'Araf people with good deeds' are like."
Seeing that President Wang Hengyue listened with great interest, Chiang Kai-shek said with a smile: "There were two 'Siming Gongsuo cases' that caused a lot of commotion. The Ningbo people organized the 'Siming Gongsuo' with their fellow villagers and united to fight tenaciously with the French Concession.
The protracted struggle made the French miserable. Although it was in a court controlled by foreigners and biased in favor of the French, they refused to give in and fought with many parties. Both times, the French had no choice but to compromise and the Ningbo people won the case. It is said that the case was closed.
It was a good story for a while. As the Ningbo Gang’s reputation and power grew, it became more and more nostalgic..."
"Well, that's good." Wang Hengyue nodded slightly: "We need to unite, not just one Ningbo, but if the entire country of China unites, things in this country will be easier to handle. By the way, what you just said
What happened to Liu Hongsheng?"
Chiang Kai-shek smiled again: "This Ningbo man is quite legendary...".
For Liu Hongsheng, who is eager to seek business opportunities, the "Ningbo People's Association in Shanghai..." is his greatest hope.
The president of the "Ningbo People's Association in Shanghai..." is Zhou Yangshan. Zhou Yangshan is rich and famous, and has extraordinary connections with foreign businessmen. He is a good candidate to borrow from him. Zhou Yangshan and Liu Hongsheng's father Liu Xianxi
, firstly, they are fellow villagers, and secondly, Liu Xianxi is a shrewd, respectful person, and their friendship is not bad. Liu Hongsheng also met Zhou Yangshan when he was young. Asking for help at this time will probably be helpful. Although I think so, but Liu Hongsheng
But he did not rush for quick results. Instead, he first found out the details and then made an implementation plan.
Because his father Liu Xianxi got acquainted with Zhou Yangshan through nostalgia and popularity. In terms of economic status, it was difficult to compare. Moreover, when Liu Xianxi was born, the two families were not well-connected. Now that he has been dead for more than ten years, the relationship is even more severe.
We have been in contact with each other for more than ten years. The world is in a hot and cold world, and people are warm and cold. I wonder if there is still some old love? Can I write to ask for help? It is also possible that out of friendship with the fellow villagers, I made some arrangements for him, but it is just a "brief", absolutely not
Wouldn't it be in line with Liu Hongsheng's wish? Would you like to visit him? Firstly, he has no money to buy corresponding gifts. Secondly, for such a distinguished and busy person, he never knew when he would get the opportunity to be summoned alone. How could it happen that he was calm and calm?
machine?
Therefore, Liu Hongsheng immediately worked hard to deeply understand Zhou Yangshan's personality and current situation. As long as Liu Hongsheng worked hard, he would do it wholeheartedly, go all out and grasp it accurately. Soon, all possible ways were passed, and then after comprehensive
After analysis, it was determined that Zhou Yangshan was a courageous, knowledgeable, tolerant and generous person. Now that he was wealthy and had a high status, he valued reputation and dignity, and liked to reward promising people among his descendants. This couldn't be better.
After a day of preparation, Liu Hongsheng wrote a letter to Zhou Yangshan. The letter just said hello, expressed the courtesy of a nephew and nephew, talked about his good impressions when he was a child, and talked about his father's sincere praise of Uncle Zhou's conduct in Japan.
Hongsheng regarded him as an example throughout his life. Even though his father has passed away for a long time, his words are still in his ears, which is not enough to ask for his guidance.
This first letter was not sent out, but was sent in person to a fellow villager with a high status and good reputation to work in the Zhou Mansion. Liu Hongsheng was confident that the fellow villager had a good impression of him and would speak on his behalf, at least
It attracted Zhou Yangshan's attention to this letter, so that he would not fail to read it in time or not read it carefully because he was busy or unimportant.
Sure enough, the effect was very good. Soon, Zhou Yangshan responded to the letter. Although it was short, it was also affectionate, praising and inviting Liu Hongsheng. Liu Hongsheng then wrote a second letter. In addition to polite greetings, he also mentioned that his father had visited him when he was alive.
He repeatedly listened to his instructions and regarded Uncle Zhou as his closest relative; before his death, he also asked him to listen more to Uncle Zhou's teachings on how to behave. These were sincere and appropriate to suit Zhou Yangshan's temperament. Within a few days, Zhou Yangshan took advantage of the opportunity and came to Liu's house in person.
Based on his understanding and confidence in Zhou Suoshan, this was Liu Hongsheng's idea, but he didn't expect it to come so quickly.
Because they had received the news in advance, the Liu family had dinner in advance and tidied the room carefully. Liu Hongsheng was waiting outside the door early.
Zhou Yangshan rode a four-wheeled carriage that had just emerged in Shanghai at that time. It was decorated with copper decorations and was very elegant. However, he drove the carriage in a simple manner, with only a follower. After the carriage stopped, the curtain was lifted, and Liu Hongsheng quickly jumped in front.
He took a step forward, bowed deeply with eagerness and joy on his face, and said solemnly: "My nephew, I wish you well, Mr. Zhou!"
Although Zhou Yangshan was not tall, he was very strong. He stepped in front of Liu Hongsheng with strong steps, took Liu Hongsheng's hand and made him stand up. This straightening made Zhou Yangshan, who was of medium height, look up.
Liu Hongsheng was prepared for this. When he straightened up, he bent his knees downwards. Zhou Yangshan held his shoulders and looked at him carefully. He was overjoyed and said repeatedly: "Okay! Okay! High, big, big.
Ying Ying Wei Wei, good looks, good temperament, Ke'an will have future generations, Ke'an will have future generations!"
Liu Hongsheng lowered his hands and said solemnly: "Thank you for the compliment! Uncle Zhou already expressed his gratitude for thinking about his nephew, but now he condescends to just do so."
Zhou Yangshan waved his hand and said with a chuckle: "I'm sorry, I've been late for a long time!"
After entering the room and sitting down, Liu Hongsheng still stood with his hands down. He acted very appropriately as before, showing that he was not humble and sincere. Seeing Liu Hongsheng's dignified appearance and his etiquette, Zhou Yangshan, who was already very fond of him, even more
In order to be happy, he smiled kindly and gestured with his hands: "Sit down! Sit down! Your father and I are inseparable. We are not outsiders, so why should we be restrained?"
Liu Hongsheng replied respectfully: "Thank you, old man! Thank you, old man!" Although he said so, he didn't sit down yet.
Zhou Yangshan was not aggressive, but he liked him more and asked kindly about Liu Hongsheng's current situation. Liu Hongsheng knew that the time was ripe, so he frowned slightly and replied: "My nephew has lost my father's love and became a member of the public trial."
Translation, although there is not much silver sodium, in this kind of place...".
At this point, he paused intentionally and looked confused.
After hearing this, Zhou Yangshan nodded repeatedly and said: "Yes! Yes! This bowl of rice was eaten for some reason after all. You should know? That Hui Xuan Gong's wife is specially trying to trick me, the Chinese! Huh, that's right.
What about me? People in Ningbo are not easy to bully. Let’s just talk about that incident in the 32nd year of Guangxu’s reign. What about me? People in Ningbo are tough, and Shi knows how much he will suffer!”
Liu Hongsheng said with admiration and yearning on his face: "My nephew knows! My nephew knows! What about me? How can my nephew know such a big thing as Ning Bo people? Keep it in mind? Now I am really forced to make a living, and I have no choice but to stay temporarily.
How can I hang around there for a long time?"
Zhou Yangshan became more and more satisfied, twitching his beard and smiling: "It's easy to handle! It's easy to handle! I heard that there is a vacancy in the Shanghai office of Kaiping Mining Company. Although the job is not first-rate, it is decent and elegant. With your talent
, there is a lot to be done! The monthly salary of this streetwalker is one hundred yuan, and in addition, there is a commission. The idea is that for every ton of coal sold, you can get eight yuan and four cents of silver. How much you earn, how little you earn, depends on you.
I'm good at it now. I think it's pretty good, what do you think?"
The more Liu Hongsheng listened, the happier he felt, but his face didn't show any trace of lust, he just nodded respectfully.
Zhou Yangshan continued:
"The coal mine is a British business. The manager of the Shanghai office is also an Englishman. His name is Calder. He speaks fluent Shanghainese with a hint of Suzhou flavor. He is very familiar with me. If you are willing, please understand.
I will lead you to me and ask for this job for you myself."
Liu Hongsheng was overjoyed to see that the matter had matured and his goal had been achieved. He bowed down solemnly and said gratefully: "Thank you so much, old man, for your support and cultivation! My nephew has done a great job in his lifetime! My uncle is a great man, and my nephew will live his whole life."
Inscribed in the Five Nei, I will definitely live up to my high expectations!"
At this point, Liu Hongsheng accidentally grasped Zhou Yangshan's powerful stepping stone and knocked on the door to wealth...
When Chiang Kai-shek said this, he smiled and said: "Liu Hongsheng is not a simple man. He went to work with the British. Not only did he gain a firm foothold, but he also replaced the British manager of the Shanghai office. He has monopolized the power."
"That would be amazing."
Wang Hengyue nodded and said: "It seems that this person is quite capable."
"Not only did the British have no complaints at all about being ignored by him, but they actually introduced him to their immediate boss in Tianjin. Do you think this is strange?"
Wang Hengyue asked curiously: "What is going on?"
Liu Hongsheng was summoned to go north to Tianjin and met directly with the British businessman, Steno, the chief executive of the Kaiping Mining Corporation. After a brief exchange of greetings, Liu Hongsheng showed off a few gifts he had brought with him and said: "I couldn't prepare in a hurry. I have a few local products."
, No respect, I hope you will accept it!"
Then, he introduced them one by one and said: "This set of tea sets is newly made in Yixing, the pottery capital. It is used to make tea, keep it warm, prevent it from losing flavor, and help to purify it. This set of wine sets is a specialty of Jingde, the porcelain capital.
Please take a closer look: its whiteness is better than snow, its thinness is like paper, and its sound is like sweet scent. It is used to drink wine. It is elegant, light and can also add interest. Here is a selection of two kilograms of good tea, Biluochun, which is disrespectful and incompetent.
Respect!"
Listening to everything, Steno became more and more interested. In addition, Liu Hongsheng's sincere demeanor, decent demeanor, and concise language made Steno feel more cordial and even moved his index finger!
Just as he started to praise, Liu Hongsheng said slowly, "I still have a small gift. Due to the inconvenience of carrying it, I will keep it in the store and bring it to you tomorrow. Sir, does he know the famous bar that Emperor Qianlong liked the most during his six visits to the south of the Yangtze River?"
In fact, he had known for a long time that Stono knew about it and was very fond of it, but he was just trying to hide it.
Sure enough, Stenuo exclaimed with even greater interest: "No. 1 red! No. 1 red! Good wine, good wine! Mild and mellow, your treasure from the south of the Yangtze River, it is the pride of you [Chinese] people!"!