"After all, the people of Central Plains should be in charge of the railway lines in Central Plains Province. However, the Sichuan-Han Railway Company has already been established, so I plan to invite wealthy businessmen from Central Plains Province to join us. How about raising funds to invest in the railway company?" Zhao Shouhong was really worried. There is no selfish desire to earn black money.He just thought that this railway, which has caused a wave of road protection in history, could cause even greater waves.

In the original history, this road was completely built by Zhongchuan merchants with funds raised. Therefore, when the Later Jin Dynasty announced that it would take back the right of road, the road protection movement broke out in Zhongchuan.However, since the merchants from the two plains did not participate at that time, there was no turmoil in the Central Plains Province, and Duanfang was able to calmly mobilize troops to Zhongchuan to suppress it.

Zhao Shouhong has now made up his mind to use Zhongchuan as his base. He does not want this chaos to cause too much damage to Zhongchuan, so he plans to share the risk and let the Central Plains Province also become chaotic. Only then can he avoid external forces Interference, took the opportunity to control the entire Zhongchuan Province.

These businessmen didn't know what Zhao Shouhong was thinking. They thought that Zhao Shouhong planned to use the railway company to make money, so no one voiced their support.Seeing that these people were not very active, Zhao Shouhong said: "How about this? I think this matter is led by the three major business gangs. I only contributed 50 Yingyang as an investment, and I don't care about business issues. But it's time to contact Zhongchuan to take a stake. For the matter, the principals of the three major business gangs need to come forward, but I allow you to use my banner to go."

Zhao Shouhong's words caused a commotion among the merchants. Although Zhao Shouhong's official position was not high, his family was extremely powerful. Three of his grandparents were high officials in the imperial court, and there were high-ranking officials in the two provinces of Zhongchuan and Central Plains as members of his family. of.If there is his name, I believe it should be very easy to discuss with the private railway company that Zhongchuan has just established.

"So, my Baoqing Business Gang is willing to help you." Zhang Zhaonan expressed his opinion first, and others also expressed their support. Even Chen Bi, who was crying poor just now, also expressed his willingness to become a shareholder.Under Zhao Shouhong's initiative, everyone formed a Central Plains Provincial Chamber of Commerce in the restaurant, and invited Hu Cheng to be the chairman, and Zhang Zhaonan, Chen Bi, and Gao Linxian to be the vice-chairmen. Contact matters.In order to win everyone's trust, Zhao Shouhong immediately handed over [-] pounds of HSBC cashier's check to Hu Cheng as his own investment.

With Zhao Shouhong taking the lead, other businessmen expressed their participation in the company one after another.Zhang Zhaonan simply became Mr. Accountant and recorded the amount of everyone's shares one by one.It was the first time that the merchants saw an official who cared so much for the merchants that Zhao Shouhong left after the meal, and many merchants had to walk two streets before bidding farewell.

Looking at the wealthy businessmen who had dispersed, Huang Yanpei, who had never said a word, smiled and said: "This time, my lord is delegating power to win everyone's trust. You can see that these rich businessmen really support you. I just don't understand why my lord wants to help them." After obtaining part of the construction rights of the Sichuan-Han Railway, why pay for it and ignore the work?"

"The means of Chinese businessmen are no worse than those of foreign businessmen. The reason why they suffer repeatedly is that they are not united. Today, I helped them obtain the right to build the railway to unite these business elites from the two provinces of Sichuan and Yuan. Naturally, they We will slowly feel the power of unity. As long as this kind of power is well guided, it will always reach the unity of all Hualan merchants, so that we will not be afraid of the exploitation of Hualan by foreign merchants." Zhao Shouhong said with a smile: "What's more, Sichuan The Han railway is also very important to the industrial zone I will build, and I plan to use the mutual constraints of businessmen from the two provinces of Central Sichuan and Central Plains to allow them to increase their work efficiency and build this railway as soon as possible.”

"Your Majesty, you have worked so hard to do such a self-interested thing with more than 2 pounds. Your mind is really admirable." Huang Yanpei nodded repeatedly.Zhao Shouhong smiled slightly, and thought to himself, how did you know that I exchanged [-] pounds for Zhongchuan Province, and this deal is definitely worth it.

Zhao Shouhong immediately set off to return to Zhongchuan after communicating with the business circles in Central Plains Province. He didn't know that when he was busy helping the Sichuan-Han Railway to start construction as soon as possible, a large-scale discussion was once again sparked across the country because of him. Liangcai posted his article "Can Violent Revolution Save Hualan" on the report.

Zhao Shouhong wrote in his article: The revolution advocates the establishment of a republic through violent revolution every day, but what will happen after the republic, is this really the road to a strong country?Could it be that as long as the country achieves a republic, can the country be rich and the army strong?There are countless revolutionary groups in Hualan, but none of them can make a specific plan for the realization of the republic. Even Sun Wenhai's Three People's Principles are just vaguely expelling the Tartars, restoring Hualan, establishing a republic, and equalizing land rights.

How about expelling the Tartars, where are you going to expel the Houjin royal family, and return to the outside of the pass?Could it be that the three provinces of Mingbei are not my Hualan land? It seems that when the war broke out between the Wa Kingdom and Luocha in Mingbei, many people of insight rushed to the outside of the pass, throwing their heads and blood. Wouldn't it be stupid?What does the establishment of a republic have to do with strengthening the army?Why is the average land right disturbed by rich countries?Even a three-year-old child can't be fooled by such words.

I thought that if the revolution really overthrew the imperial court, it would not be enough to strengthen the country. Without the restraint of centralization, the country would fall into chaos.The presence of the imperial court can still maintain the country's stability. If it is supplemented by a sincere constitution, the government can be well-organized and the people harmonious.

The purpose of the revolutionary party should be for the prosperity of the country, not revolution for the sake of revolution. Otherwise, where will the country be and where will the people be.Under the sincere constitution of the imperial court, Yu suggested that the six reforms of political reform, agricultural reform, industrial reform, scientific and technological reform, educational reform, and military reform should be the basis for a prosperous country and a strong army.

The so-called political reform is based on constitutionalism, so that the country's government can be well-organized and the people can be harmonious, so that the whole country can build the country together.It is the foundation of a rich country that the people of the whole country can make the best use of their talents, the land can make the best use of it, the things can make the best use of it, and the goods can flow smoothly.The foundation is immediate, and the foundation is solid. Agriculture is the foundation of the country. We should build water conservancy, cultivate improved crops, and use a combination of multiple planting methods to stabilize the country with sufficient food so that the people can have food and clothing.

Chapter 1 Seventeen

If the country is based on solidity, it will strive for strength, and industrial reform should be the pioneer.It is necessary to vigorously develop industry, put Western law first in everything, and establish a strong national industrial system.Scientific and technological progress is the arm of industrial progress. Gather national talents and develop advanced technology to carry forward Western methods and even surpass the Western Continent. The talents needed for scientific and technological progress must be based on educational progress, vigorously develop education throughout the country, and establish Western-style schools. Combining the essence of Huaxi culture and cultivating a large number of new talents can be the foundation of the world.

However, the development in these areas should be guaranteed by force. It is necessary to establish a new type of military academy, train a new type of army with new types of officers, and arm the army with new types of weapons.At the same time, soldiers must understand why they are fighting for whom they are fighting, and the army must have its own soul and goals, so that the army can truly have combat effectiveness.

If these six reforms are fully realized, there will be no need to shed blood and sacrifice, and the country will prosper, the army will be strong, and the people will be rich. Why rely on riots with vague targets to ensure that the future of the country is difficult to determine.I am not talented, and I would like to follow the great sages and set up a Western-style university and military academy in Zhongchuan, hire Westerners to teach new methods, vigorously develop technology and establish industries.It's a pity that the remaining talent and learning are not enough to take charge. I hope that patriotic and insightful people from all walks of life will join in the grand event and strive for the country's tomorrow.

Zhao Shouhong's comment quickly became a sensation across the country, and major newspapers reprinted it one after another.Many people have begun to re-examine this young hero who only exists in the mouth of a storyteller.Some revolutionary parties also began to think about whether their participation in the violent revolution was really for the country and the nation, and whether it could really make Hualan stand in the forest of world powers.

Although Zhang Taiyan then relied on the public newspaper to refute Zhao Shouhong's support for constitutionalism, saying that he was shouting for the corrupt Jin court.But he also had to admit in private that Zhao Shouhong's six major reform plans were more implementable than the equalization of land rights.

This comment is tantamount to a big advertisement for Shenbao, through which it quickly expanded its influence and spread its tentacles in all directions.The spies of the Later Jin court naturally would not let such a big event go, they immediately brought the newspaper back to the imperial capital and submitted it to the empress dowager.

I heard that there was such an article supporting constitutionalism and criticizing the Revolutionary Party, the Empress Dowager had someone read it to her.After listening to it, the Empress Dowager laughed and said, "This Zhao Shouhong is really a restless master, but he criticizes the Revolutionary Party in such a way that he is still doing things with his heart."

"Empress Dowager Mingjian, this Zhao Shouhong can be regarded as a talent, and he will definitely become a pillar of my empress in the future." Prince Qing naturally smiled and said good things to him. After all, they all belong to the constitutional faction, and Zhao Shouhong gave him quite a gift. rich.

"That's good, isn't he going to educate talents for the country? Let's give him the position of Zhongchuan's academic envoy again, and entrust the entire Zhongchuan's academic affairs to him, and see how much surprise this kid can give us." The empress dowager was obviously very interested in Zhao Shouhong, she smiled and asked someone to draw up an order.

Then the Empress Dowager turned her head and smiled at Prince Qing: "Prince Qing, Cen Chunxuan impeached you, saying that you sold your official position to form a party for private interests, do you know?"

Prince Qing was taken aback by the Empress Dowager's words, he quickly knelt down and said, "There is absolutely no such thing, I have reported to the Empress Dowager that Cen Chunxuan has falsely accused me of being a remnant of the reformers, intending to get rid of us important court officials and make a comeback." Prince Qing had been informed a long time ago that Cen Chunxuan, together with Qu Hongxuan, went to the table to play himself and Yuan Kui, intending to pull himself and others off the horse, so he was already prepared.

"Oh? Is that so? But Cen Chunxuan is doing things with care, and it seems that he has nothing to do with the Reformation." The Empress Dowager spoke slowly, but the majesty in it even Prince Qing Yiqian dared not ignore it.

"The old minister is absolutely true, here is the evidence to prove it." Prince Qing took out a small cloth bag from his sleeve as he spoke, which was exactly the one Zhao Shouhong gave him back then.

"Present." As soon as the empress dowager spoke, Li Lianying hurried over to take the small cloth bag from Prince Qing's hand, then walked back to the empress dowager, opened it lightly and presented it up.The empress dowager looked down and found a photo in the cloth bag.Even though she was in the palace, the empress dowager had a photo taken. In her mind, the photo cannot be forged, and the image on it must be real.At this time, she took a closer look at the people in the photo and was furious. It turned out that two of them were Cen Chunxuan and Liang Qichao. They were smiling and sitting on the chair, as if they were brothers.

The empress dowager slapped the back of the chair fiercely, shaking off her cloisonne nail cover, which showed her anger.The little eunuchs at the side all hurriedly knelt down and said that they would die, for fear that the empress dowager would be angry with them, only Li Lianying whispered beside him: "Empress dowager, calm down, no matter what happens, don't be so angry."

The empress dowager nodded, she calmed down her anger and said to Yikuang, "Where did this photo come from?"

Yikuang didn't dare to speak nonsense, for fear that he would be responsible for something that happened, so he said nonsense: "I don't know, this is someone who secretly sent it to my house yesterday. I don't know the source, but the photo should be undeniable." When Qiang opened the cloth bag, he was taken aback too. He didn't know why Zhao Shouhong was able to prepare such a photo for him even when Cen Chunxuan would play him a few months ago.

In fact, Yikuang also wanted to frame Cen Chunxuan in this way, but his idea was to use a painter to join the two photos together. How could such a method be true to the photos synthesized by Honor's image system.Yikuang once asked several famous painters to check carefully, and they all said that there was no trace of forgery. This surprised Prince Qing, and because of this, his evaluation of Zhao Shouhong was even higher.

"The decree is to dismiss Cen Chunxuan and Qu Hongxuan, ask about the situation, and then issue an order." The Empress Dowager arrested the two of them without even thinking about it. It's over, and Cen Chunxuan of the Southern Faction has been dealt a devastating blow.But everything has a bad side, because without the constraints of the Southern faction, the Empress Dowager worried that Yuan Kai's government would be too powerful, and began to support Zaifeng's government to balance it.

Little did he know that the court had begun to experience changes, Zhao Shouhong had already arrived in the capital of Shu at this time, and after receiving the seal letter from the Jianchang Taoist priest from Xiliang, he could be regarded as taking office.In fact, before he formally accepted Jianchang Daoist, Xie Mingjue and Zhang Liewu had already started the preliminary construction in the Ningyuan Hall area of ​​Jianchang Dao. After all, Jianchang Dao was Zhao Erfeng at that time, and he would not embarrass his nephew's people.

Chapter 1: Everyone's Confusion

Before Zhang Liewu and his men entered Ningyuan Hall, it was just a large deserted gravel beach. This place is at the corner of the Jinsha River. Because it is located in a mountainous area and there is not much cultivated land, the Jinsha River has many rapids and rapids, making it difficult to carry out shipping. Therefore, there are few places here. Some people live forever.Such a remote place has always been a place that officials from all over the world avoid, so Zhao Shouhong only spent a little money when he was in the imperial capital, and bought Xie Mingjue an official title of Ningyuan Hall Co-prefect from Zai Zhen, This important place is easily taken into your own hands.

With the mineral map that Zhao Shouhong took out in advance, the miners followed the map and quickly found iron ore and coal mines with rich reserves and high quality. However, the iron ore here belongs to titanium vanadium magnetite with high titanium content. The steel ability cannot be smelted at all.

Zhao Shouhong naturally had his own plans. He knew what the iron mines were like from the very beginning, so he entrusted Shen Ruoxue to order parts from various factories in Baiying Country, and then assembled them himself into oxygen top-blown converter steelmaking equipment. Solved the problem.

Before the equipment arrived, Zhao Shouhong began to study the issue of product shipment.After taking office, he moved his office to the capital of Yazhou to speed up the control of Jianchang Road, and asked Liu Xiang's engineering battalion to recruit migrant workers to start road construction immediately. He planned to build three roads centered on Yazhou. One leads to Shudu, one leads to Ningyuan Hall, and the other leads to Batang, so that he can connect his two industrial bases with Shudu to achieve the purpose of product sales.

After Zhao Shouhong settled down in Yazhou Prefecture, his staff also moved here.After Pan Wenhua led the team to Yazhou Mansion, he immediately came to see him, and Zhao Shouhong met him in the inner hall.

"Zhong San, please sit down, you have worked hard for a while." Zhao Shouhong told Pan Wenhua to sit down as soon as he entered the door. He admired the number one general under his command very much.

Pan Wenhua hurriedly asked before sitting down: "Chairman, after you sent me a message, I immediately replaced all the Lianyong soldiers, and then relieved myself from the military. But what does the chairman's order mean? I don't know the reason , so other than that, we had no choice but to stand still."

Zhao Shouhong smiled and said, "Have all the new weapons been distributed? How is the replacement of soldiers going?"

Pan Wenhua shook his head and said: "Ever since the chairman ordered me to change soldiers, I knew that the situation in the DPRK and China might change, so I suspended the issue of weapon updates. Now the brave practitioners are still using Xiakou style [-] rifles."

"That's good." Zhao Shouhong nodded and said: "These five thousand trainings are to be handed over, and they will be commanded by Wu Ziyu from the New Army in the Northern Territory. You don't have to equip them with such complete weapons, you only need two A thousand Xiakou-style rifles will do, and the rest will be provided by the Governor’s Mansion.”

"This Wu Ziyu has ulterior motives? Is it the eyes and ears installed by the court?" Pan Wenhua's eyebrows were all knit together.

"Wenhua don't have to worry, this Wu Ziyu is what I want to come here on purpose. Although he is from the Northern Territory, he is just a team officer who was born as a scholar. I will bring him to the position of Xietong this time, and he will naturally My heartfelt thanks. This person is very patriotic. He once went to the Raksha-occupied area to collect intelligence during the Japanese War. He is a rare talent. We should take it for our own use as soon as possible, and if possible, he will be included in the Vanguard Party." Zhao Shou Hong smiled and said: "There are a few other people, including Qi Xieyuan, Pang Bingxun, Song Zheyuan, Zhang Zhijiang, and Lu Zhonglin, all of whom were transferred by me. I have invited the Queen Mother and placed them in important positions. These people are all lower-level people. Officers and students, I will promote them this time, and I believe it will be easy to win them over."

"I don't understand. Chairman, you have delegated power to outsiders in such a way. Why is this necessary? Besides, the elite soldiers we have trained so hard are now idled in Batang County. This is tantamount to a waste." Pan Wenhua shook his head and said .

Zhao Shouhong sighed: "I originally hoped to pay for the construction of a railway for the court, so that the empress dowager would be embarrassed to punish me. I didn't expect that the empress dowager was so ruthless that she wanted to remove my military power. The ministers of the Hualan clan are always worried."

While the two were talking, the guard reported outside: "My lord, Mr. Xie Mingjue, Mr. Zhang Liewu and Mr. Deng Zhicheng are here to visit."

"Oh? Let them all come in." Zhao Shouhong hurriedly greeted, and soon the three of them walked in quickly. Seeing that there was no outsider, they all called the chairman.

Zhao Shouhong asked them all to sit down, and Xie Mingjue hurriedly said: "Chairman, is there any move in the imperial court? Why did the chairman donate an acquaintance for me in the imperial capital?"

Zhao Shouhong waved everyone to sit down and said, "We are talking about this matter. Recently, the imperial court has been afraid of me and wants to cut off my military power. I want to discuss this matter with you this time."

Xie Mingjue said: "Wu Ziyu came here a few days ago, and he said that he would take over the power to practice bravery. At that time, I was in charge of the daily government affairs of the two departments, so I asked him to go ahead with the reason that I have not received the imperial decree and the chairman has not returned. gone back."

Zhao Shouhong nodded and said: "It's best to hand over this matter as soon as possible, and don't embarrass Wu Ziyu in the slightest. He is the person we want to fight for, so let's give him as much help as possible." Xie Mingjue and Pan Wenhua nodded repeatedly after hearing this.

Pan Wenhua said: "Chairman, you haven't finished what you just said."

"Yes, let's continue. This time the empress dowager wants to cut my military power, because she has a heart of fear for me. Now that we are fledgling, we naturally can't go head-to-head with the imperial court, so I agreed." Zhao Shouhong said: "I asked Wenhua to replace all the soldiers practicing bravery. It was a strategy of stealing the beam and changing the pillar. If we can win Wu Ziyu, the 34th Mixed Association is still ours, and we still have the establishment of the new army. If we can't win it, we will lose it There is enough power to counter the new army, and it is also enough for us to control Zhongchuan."

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