1850 American Gold Tycoon

"Grandpa is talented and intelligent, but among the many generations of our Liang family, we have only produced one Jinshi like grandpa. How do the talents of these younger generations in the Liang family compare to my grandpa when he was young?"

In the Liang family compound in Xiangshan, Liang Yao tortured the soul of his grandfather Liang Weiming.

Liang Weiming asked the Liang family's children to learn foreign languages ​​and go to California to find jobs under Liang Yao. Now some of the Liang family's children have arrived in California, and Liang Yao has also arranged jobs for them.

However, Liang Weiming still couldn't let go of his obsession with the imperial examination, and hoped to let a few talented children of the Liang family continue to take the imperial examination path.

"The Liang family is a scholarly family, and the path of a merchant is ultimately not the right path." Liang Weiming's attitude is still rather stubborn.

"That was in the Qing Dynasty, and in the United States, the path of a merchant could not be more righteous." Liang Yao said, "Now the Qing Dynasty is undergoing major changes that have not happened in a thousand years. If grandpa wants the children of the Liang family to become officials and join politics, "The imperial examination is not the only way, there are other ways to go."

Being a Jinshi in the Qing Dynasty was not easy to pass, nor could it be obtained by spending money.

The Pan family must be rich enough. Four or five generations have spent so much money, and the family tradition is also very good. In the end, they only produced one Jinshi.

Li Hongzhang was a scholar at the age of 17, a scholar at the age of 21, a Jinshi at the age of 24, and became a governor at the age of 39. His career in the imperial examination was so smooth, and even in the Qing Dynasty, he was also rare, and he was one of the very few Very few of them.

A down-and-out scholar like Hong Xiuquan in his thirties who could not even pass the scholar examination is the true portrayal of most intellectuals in the Qing Dynasty.

The difficulty of passing the imperial examination in the past dynasties was not to cross a single-plank bridge with thousands of troops, but to win the rank of general among millions of troops.

"What way?" Liang Weiming asked, taking a sip of tea.

"Team training." Liang Yao pointed out a shortcut to Liang Weiming.

"Team training?" Liang Weiming asked confused.

"Yes, group training." Liang Yao said with a very sure tone, "The imperial court wants to smooth out the long hair, so it will be a matter of time before the imperial court lets go of group training. This is a good opportunity for the Liang family to turn around."

Although Pan Shicheng was already interested in organizing group training, Liang Yao didn't want to put all his bets on Pan Shicheng alone.

Furthermore, Liang Yao did not want the future team training to be completely controlled by the Pan family. At least his family should get a share of the group training.

"Changmao was able to fight in Guangxi, Guangdong, and Hunan under heavy military encirclement, and threaten the Hunan provincial capital. He is by no means an ordinary person. Can Changmao be defeated by team training alone?" Liang Weiming said while touching his chin.

Last year when Hong Xiuquan's uprising was just beginning, no one in the Qing Dynasty from the capital to the local areas thought that this banditry could become something.

In less than two years, the situation took a turn for the worse. At this time, the Manchu ruling class, especially the squires in the south, had already felt that this group of hairy bandits was not simple.

Although Liang Weiming lived in Xiangshan in his spare time, he was not indifferent to what was happening outside the window.

"Ordinary regiment training will naturally not help Longmao, but if this regiment training is a new army that uses new equipment and is trained with Western methods, it might not be able to fight." Liang Yao said, "When the time comes, only our Liang family will lead the troops to fight a beautiful battle at the airport. , you can show your prominence in front of the emperor.”

"Having said that, not all the children of the Liang family are as ambitious as you. I'm afraid they won't be able to lead the troops and shoulder the heavy responsibilities. Especially your father and second uncle, who smoked so much that their bones collapsed." …

Liang Weiming said with hatred.

Among the many children of the Liang family, Liang Yao was one of the few who could make him feel happy.

"My grandfather was too merciful. If it were me, I would cut off their money and send them to Australia to mine and see if they still smoke," Liang Yao said.

"We can't count on these two losers. Shao Yu went to California to defect to you again. I, who is half dead and about to be buried, can't lead an army." Liang Weiming got up and paced back and forth in the lobby, seeming to be in a dilemma. After struggling for a moment, Liang Weiming made up his mind.

"Among the many children of the Liang family, the only ones who can be used are your fifth uncle and your fourth brother. Your fourth brother is too young. If you want to lead a group training, only your fourth uncle is the most suitable."

Liang Weiming had six sons and two daughters, two of whom died in infancy.

Those still alive include Liang Shaochen (father of Liang Yao), Liang Shaocong (second uncle of Liang Yao), Liang Shaoyu (third uncle of Liang Yao), Liang Shaoqiong (fifth uncle of Liang Yao), and Liang Zhen (aunt of Liang Yao).

Liang Yao's fifth uncle, Liang Shaoqiong, has a reputation as a civil servant. He is only 34 years old this year. He is in the prime of life. Liang Shaoqiong is indeed the most suitable candidate to lead the team training.

Liang Weiming originally expected Liang Shaoqiong to follow his old path and gain the title of Jinshi. He was willing to let Liang Shaoqiong come out to lead the team training, which shows that Liang Weiming was determined.

"It would be the best thing if my fourth uncle could lead the Guangdong Province team training on behalf of our Liang family." Liang Yao said with a smile.

While the grandfather and grandson were talking, the servant came to report: "Sir, Chief Secretary Pan is here to visit."

Chief Secretary Pan is Pan Shicheng, and Chief Secretary is the official title given to Pan Shicheng by Daoguang.

It's just that Pan Shicheng's title of Chief Secretary of Guangdong is a false title, and Liang Yao prefers to call Pan Shicheng his actual job as General Merchant.

"Master Liang is really good at predicting things. I learned from Governor Ye that the Emperor has ordered the gentry from the four provinces of Guangxi, Guangdong, Hunan, and Jiangxi to organize and train the local brave regiments to prevent hair growth! If necessary, they will be called upon by the imperial court!"

Pan Shicheng said excitedly.

"Young Master Liang knows the army well, and I would like to ask Young Master Liang for your advice on organizing and training Yue Yong!"

"General Shang Pan is no longer considering it?" Liang Yao teased.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, there's nothing to think about."

After returning to Guangzhou after the banquet that day, Pan Shicheng had been thinking about it for a long time. He had made up his mind and decided to give it a try.

"Of course I will help you with the training of Yue Yong. Guangdong is also my hometown. As a Cantonese, I don't want my hometown to suffer military disasters." Liang Yao said with his hands behind his back.

"With Mr. Liang's help, I will be able to help." After receiving Liang Yao's affirmative reply, Pan Shicheng was overjoyed.

"Did Governor Ye and Governor Xu nod their heads? It would be difficult to do anything in Guangdong without the nods of these two frontier officials." Liang Yao reminded.

"The two governors, Pan, have already taken care of it. Now it is a thankless task to organize and train Xiangyong. All the squires in Guangzhou avoid it. Except for me, they have no interest in training Xiangyong." Pan Shicheng said, "I am willing The two governors are very happy to see this person stand out."

Ye Mingchen and Xu Guangjin were certainly not happy enough to be able to share the pressure of public security in Guangdong without using local finance.

"General Shang Pan came just in time. My fifth uncle happens to be at home in the countryside and has nothing to do. Since the training of Yue Yong has been completed, I want my fifth uncle to find a job in Yue Yong." Liang Yao said.

How could Pan Shicheng, an old man like Pan Shicheng, not know Liang Yao's intention? He just wanted to get his hands on Yue Yong.

Pan Shicheng needed Liang Yao's help in organizing and training Guangdong Yong, and he could not refuse Liang Yao.

Furthermore, the Liang family is a prominent family in Xiangshan and represents the squires of Xiangshan. It is also beneficial to Pan Shicheng to have the support of the squires of Xiangshan in running Guangdong Yong.

"With the help of the Liang family, Pan's compilation and training of Guangdong Yong is like adding wings to a powerful tiger!" Pan Shicheng said with a smile.