Fengxian Jiangshan

"Secretary Liang, how do I understand this? It's just a blind cat bumping into a dead mouse."

"Mr. Zhang is humble. Your ability is far more than that. I heard that this time you gave the eldest son 20 rubles. There are not many people who directly send foreign currency. You are the first. People often say that I am the God of Wealth." Lord, I think Mr. Zhang is the real God of Wealth, he has the ability to turn stones into gold!"

Although Liang Shiyi said this compliment, his tone was obviously provocative, and Lao Zhang felt a little uncomfortable immediately, and said coldly: "Liang Caishen is absurd, Zuolin is just a vulgar person, and he doesn't understand economics!"

"Don't understand economics? But Mr. Zhang understands people's hearts! You have figured out other people's idiosyncrasies." Liang Shiyi continued to run on Zhang Zuolin with words, and he did so mainly because of jealousy.

Liang Shiyi and Yang Shiqi are at odds, and they have been fighting for power, but they have been overwhelmed. Now Zhang Youbao only knows to give it to Yang Shiqi, but he doesn't think of him, Liang Shiyi, so he feels dissatisfied. Zhang Zuolin's trouble.Lao Zhang was naturally unhappy, but he still didn't know how to answer Liang Caishen correctly.

At this moment, Zhang Tinglan came over: "Secretary-General Liang, I have heard for a long time that you have good financial management and are the right-hand man of the President, but I don't know how Mr. Liang thinks about the word credit?"

Zhang Tinglan opened his mouth suddenly and kicked the ball back, Liang Shiyi's eyes flashed with displeasure: "Young man, Mr. Liang has been managing money for many years, and is he still using a junior to dictate?"

"Mr. Liang, of course I don't dare, but I have heard that since ancient times, there is a distinction between making money and accumulating money. Making money is the way to benefit the country and the people, and making money is the way to harm the people and the country. I don't know why Liang Gong gave up the way." And take the trail?"

Liang Shiyi's run on Zhang Zuolin has already attracted the attention of others, so everyone is unconsciously looking this way. Now Zhang Tinglan suddenly speaks, accusing Liang Shiyi of accumulating money, and even labeling it as harming the people and the country. Everyone is here Interested, wanting to see how the play goes, Yang Shiqi and Yuan Keding also came over.

Especially Yang Shiqi had just received a heavy gift, and took it back to sit and watch Liang Shiyi bully others, so he came over and looked at Liang Shiyi coldly.Liang Shiyi was slapped in the face by a junior in public, and his heart was also burning with anger.

"Junior, how much do you know, how dare you talk nonsense and slander Liang. If you can't make sense, don't blame Liang for being rude!"

"Mr. Liang, the excessive issuance of banknotes has caused all the credit of the transportation company to be lost. You know how much the value of the notes has depreciated. This currency is originally a medium of exchange and circulation. The sudden depreciation has greatly reduced the wealth in the hands of merchants and people, and many people have gone bankrupt. Isn't that right? Is it harming the people? Since our country is known as the Republic of China, the people are the first in the country, and the people are harmed. Wouldn’t it be wrong for the country in the end?”

Zhang Tinglan's continuous questioning just hit Liang Shiyi's sore spot, and his face immediately became gloomy. Of course he knew that what he did was to drink poison to quench his thirst, but in order to please Yuan Shikai, he no longer cared about anything.

Seeing Liang Shiyi's complexion turned into a pig's liver, Zhang Zuolin was very happy. He had enough confidence in Zhang Tinglan. This kid could play foreigners with applause, and he was just a Liang God of Wealth.

Lao Zhang simply raised his legs, drinking tea and watching the excitement.Yang Shiqi felt relieved when he saw that his old enemy was deflated, as if he had eaten ice cubes in the dog days.

"Young man, when the God of Wealth is weak, don't be rude."

Although Yang Shiqi accused Zhang Tinglan on the surface, he was actually saying that Liang Shiyi was poor in donkey skills. Liang Shiyi couldn't tell, his fat face was trembling, and his triangular eyes were squinting, staring at Zhang Tinglan fiercely.

"Junior, since you dare to accuse me of accumulating money, then you have the ability to make money. If you can find a way, Liang will admit it. If there is no countermeasure, just play tricks, let's bring the lawsuit in front of the President, Liang will also I am not afraid of you!"

Zhang Tinglan looked calm and relaxed, cupped his hands at everyone, and said loudly: "Everyone, everyone who is here to attend the banquet today is a person of high morals and high prestige. There are endless business opportunities among us. As long as we are willing to work hard, we will be able to find money." Why rely on oppressing the people to make money!"

"Boy, you don't want to use everyone's power to give you power for personal gain, right? That's still making money!" Liang Shiyi couldn't help sneering, he obviously didn't believe Zhang Tinglan's words.

Zhang Tinglan ignored him, but got up and walked to Zhu Erdian's seat. The British minister was full of sighs. Liang Shiyi was also Yuan Shikai's confidant, but he had no gentlemanly demeanor. He even quarreled with a young man. His quality was really not high. .

"Sir Jurdin, I would like to ask you to see something, and I hope you will allow me."

"Young man, your words are very sharp, but do you think I have the so-called business opportunities in me, which can realize what you said to make money?" Zhu Erdian smiled and said, "I am a British diplomat, and I don't want to interfere with you and Liang. Dispute between sirs."

"Mr. Sir, this is not a dispute of feelings, but a business opportunity for the British government to save tens of millions of war funds. I don't think you will miss it!"

While talking, a young guard quickly ran over holding a tray and placed it in front of Zhu Erdian.

Chapter 62 Big Order

Zhu Erdian has lived in China for most of his life and is a complete China hand. He looks down on this country from the bottom of his heart. Yuan Shikai is considered the most modern political figure in China, but he still lacks sufficient understanding of the world. It is believed that a Chinese youth can help the British Empire save tens of millions of funds.

This is an April Fool's Day joke!

Just when Zhu Erdian was stunned, a young guard came to Zhu Erdian with a tray. On the tray was a boxy object. Everyone present felt that today's banquet was too interesting.

First, I saw Zhou Yue's original work, and then I saw a young man confronting the God of Wealth, and now he brought the matter to the British envoy. Although they are well-informed, they have never encountered such an interesting thing.

Everyone's eyes were all on the tray, looking carefully at the things on it. Many old-school people present had never seen it before.However, Yang Du and others could tell at a glance that it was a very common canned food in foreign countries, and it had also begun to appear in some places in China, but they couldn't figure out what kind of mystery such a thing could have.

A few people even set their sights on Zhang Zuolin, and everyone thought it was all at his beck and call, but the law of heaven and conscience, Lao Zhang really didn't know beforehand.He is also at a loss now, especially since he has recognized that the young guard carrying the tray to Zhang Tinglan is Zhang Xueliang. Zhang Zuolin can't figure out what these two little brothers are going to do.

But Lao Zhang also knew that he couldn't dismantle the stage at this time, so he pretended to be full of confidence, crossing his legs, as if he was holding a wisdom pearl.In fact, he was also very nervous. In front of the public, if there were any omissions, it would definitely be embarrassing.

"Sir Zhu Erdian, you must have noticed that this is the canned meat we produce, you might as well taste it first!"

Zhu Erdian looked at the can with great interest. It didn't have any technical content. From the outside, it looked pretty much the same.But he is well aware of the importance of this thing in the war, and now there are canned ships on the Atlantic Ocean every day, from the United States to Europe.

Soldiers on the front line point to the cans to supplement protein and calories to maintain combat capabilities.Due to the German submarine blockade, Britain is also in short supply of supplies, and a strict rationing system has been implemented in the country. This canned food is also a precious commodity that ordinary people depend on for their livelihood. The consumption is unimaginable.

If China can provide a large amount of cheap canned food, it will indeed save a lot of war funds. Until this time, Zhu Erdian didn't face up to Zhang Tinglan's statement. This young man is definitely not simple, and he obviously grasped the needs of Britain.

A smile appeared on Zhu Erdian's face: "Young man, I've been in China for many years, and I'm already used to the delicious Chinese food, but it's good to taste canned food once in a while."

As soon as Zhang Xueliang heard what Zhu Erdian said, he quickly took out a small dagger, scratched lightly on the top of the can, pried off the iron sheet, and poured the meat inside into the plate.

When Wang Yongjiang suggested that Zhang Tinglan should find a good market, Zhang Tinglan thought of Europe. War is the biggest black hole, which devours countless supplies every day, and you can get rich if you find anything.It happened that Zhang Tinglan got a batch of canning machines, so he asked those Russian workers to hurry up and produce dozens of sample cans.

There are three varieties of these cans, beef, pork, and mutton. The beef and sheep are all from Inner Mongolia, and the pork is also a good variety. Moreover, a famous chef from Fengtian was hired to provide the ingredients. The canned food is full of meat and taste. Also very good.Those Russian workers have all tasted it, and they all admit that the taste is very different from the original Russian production, and they have to admit that the Chinese are talented in cooking.

Zhu Erdian saw that the color of the meat was good, he picked up the knife and fork, cut off a small piece, and put it in his mouth.

"The taste is very good, but it's too greasy, but it's considered top-notch among canned food. Young man, do you want to sell this canned food to the British Empire?"

"That's right, Sir, I think your country is in the midst of a war and urgently needs a large amount of military food. The price of meat and labor costs in China are much lower than those in the United States. If the UK can import a large amount, it will definitely save a lot of money. Our cans are divided into three grades, the ones you eat are the top ones, I think they can be supplied to generals, nobles, rich businessmen, etc. In addition, we have two grades, which can be supplied to officers and ordinary soldiers respectively. The net weight is one pound The top-grade canned food is temporarily priced at [-] pounds, and the cheapest one is only [-] pounds, which is about half cheaper than similar products in the United States."

Zhang Tinglan talked eloquently in front of Zhu Erdian, without any timidity, on the contrary she was full of confidence.All the senior officials present were secretly amazed.To be honest, despite their high status and authority, they still couldn't help but feel a wave of fear in the face of Zhu Erdian.

Of course, they are not afraid of this old man, but the British Empire represented by Zhu Erdian. In their view, Britain is still a well-deserved world hegemony, a colonial empire on which the sun never sets.And the young man in front of him didn't have this worry at all, and he managed the business to the British, trying to make money from them, he was crazy.

But what surprised them even more was Zhu Erdian's performance. This old British man listened carefully, especially when Zhang Tinglan mentioned the price, he actually took out his small notebook and did a simple calculation on it. .

"The price is indeed very attractive, but I want to know your production capacity. You must know that the battlefield consumes a lot. If it is too little, it will be worthless."

"Our factory has just been established, and it is expected to reach about 30 cans a year, and the production capacity will be expanded to 50 cans a year later."

Zhu Erdian frowned suddenly, and said dejectedly: "Too little, too little! Even if you can produce 100 million cans, it is only tens of thousands of pounds. How can you save tens of millions of pounds? Young people, you are talking big !"

Everyone present was also calculating this in their minds. Indeed, as Zhu Erdian said, this output sounds like a lot, but compared to the huge battlefield needs, it is still too little, and it will not save tens of millions of funds.

Therefore, everyone thought it was a young man talking nonsense, Liang Shiyi snorted, thinking that this kid didn't even understand the accounts, and wanted to fight with himself, it was simply beyond his control.

Liang Shiyi's gloomy gaze had already fallen on Zhang Zuolin. Zhang Zuolin must be the mastermind behind this boy's failure to get off the stage, and he must not be made to look good.

This God of Wealth Liang has forgotten that he deliberately found fault first, and instead took it as someone else trying to target him. This kind of heart is really not flattering.Others were also talking about it, and some even waited for Zhang Tinglan to make a fool of himself with a smile on their faces.

However, Zhang Tinglan was still calm and not worried at all. He still teased Liang Shiyi when he spoke. He said with a smile, "Mr. Sir, currency is about credit. Without credit, notes are worthless. The same is true for business. The UK does not need me to provide a real source of goods, but only needs to convince others that this is a possible cheap source of goods, and everything is enough!"

Hearing this, Zhu Erdian suddenly thought, how shrewd he is, he immediately understood what Zhang Tinglan meant, and a hint of approval arose in his heart. This young man was right. Indeed, what Britain needs is only a possible source of goods.

A happy smile finally appeared on Zhu Erdian's face, and he nodded at Zhang Tinglan: "Young man, you are very smart, I admit that you convinced me, let's find a room and have a good talk."

Zhu Erdian is an old fox, he wanted to understand what Zhang Tinglan meant, but everyone present was still confused. They watched Zhang Tinglan follow Zhu Erdian to a special room to talk, but they couldn't understand it.

"Yuting, what kind of medicine are you selling in your gourd? Let me tell you!" Yuan Keding was also very curious, so he asked the question on behalf of everyone.

Zhang Zuolin spread his hands and said with a wry smile: "My lord, to tell you the truth, I don't know either. But Ting Lan is a very shrewd child, and most likely Zhu Erdian will be persuaded by him. My lord, just now and Secretary-General Liang are the same It's just a joke, don't take it to heart!"