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And Huang Zhonghan, a sugar king who is as famous as Huang Zhonghan, is a wealthy Hawaiian businessman and is also famous for his sugar industry.

These two people were very powerful figures 20 years ago, known as China's two major sugar kings.But Huang Zhonghan and Duan Xun are more familiar.This time, when wealthy overseas Chinese merchants from Nanyang came to Wuchang, Huang Zhonghan himself did not come, but his son did.And ready to invest in sugar factories.

The sugar factory established by Duan Xun, Swire & Co., and Edward Dowood uses cane sugar from Sichuan, mainly from the Neijiang area, as raw material.Huang Zhonghan's son wanted to use sucrose from Guangxi and Guizhou as raw materials.

So Duan Xun has a good impression of Huang Zhonghan.

But the rich man in Hawaii couldn't remember the name.But it seems that the surname is Yang, so Duan Xun somewhat understands what Xiong Kewu means.

"Yes, General. This Yang Xianyi is another sugar king, the son of Hawaiian billionaire Yang Zhukun."

"I see."

Duan Xun nodded.

No wonder Martial God Xiong Ke is mysterious.

20 years ago, Huang Zhonghan and this Yang Zhukun were known as the two biggest sugar kings in China. It is completely conceivable how huge their assets are. Twenty years ago, the assets of these two people were estimated to be in the millions of pounds. After 20 years, especially after the First World War, the net worth of the two people must have doubled several times.Millions of pounds, maybe tens of millions of pounds.

It turned out that there was such a background.

However, this background alone does not make Xiong Kewu like this.Duan Xun is not a small warlord with only a few thousand or tens of thousands of troops.Duan Xun is now a big warlord who controls eight provinces, a big warlord who can affect the situation in China.

With 40 troops in hand, the annual fiscal revenue is [-] million, and it is still growing steadily.

No matter how rich Yang Zhukun is, he is much worse than a big warlord like Duan Xun.So Duan Xun continued to look at Xiong Kewu, waiting for Xiong Kewu to explain to Duan Xun.Xiong Kewu smiled and said: "General, this Yang Xianyi is not only the son of Sugar King, he is also an expert in aircraft manufacturing. He is only 28 years old this year. He was originally a student at the University of Hawaii, and later he was admitted to Harvard University to study mechanical manufacturing. Then Transferred to New York to study aviation school, studied the structural performance and driving technology of water and land aircraft, and obtained the license of water flight and land flight from the International Aircraft Association. He is an aviation engineer who has mastered flight technology."

"Not bad."

Duan Xun nodded repeatedly.

This is a talent.At only 28 years old, he has gone to so many schools and is really an expert in aircraft.There are not many people who know how to fly a plane and learn how to build it.

"And this person is not alone. There are many Chinese and overseas Chinese, who are about his age, and have learned aircraft manufacturing and flying technology with him. He himself is the leader of this team."

"it is good."

Duan Xun was very happy.

If Duan Xun wants to develop the air force, what he needs most is such talents.

However, Xiong Kewu's introduction also shocked Duan Xun.Look at this is America.How long has it been since the aircraft came out? There are already so many aircraft manufacturing companies and aviation schools in the United States.

Otherwise, it is impossible for so many people to have the opportunity to learn to fly and make aircraft.And the development of American civil aircraft is already so popular.It is not known how many people were involved in the research and manufacture of the aircraft.

"Of course, the more important thing is Yang Zhukun. This person has many connections in the American business circle, and he was engaged in aircraft manufacturing early on. He established an aircraft manufacturing company a few years ago, but the business was not going well, and finally closed down. Last year, we jointly established the 'Tuqiang' aircraft factory with local overseas Chinese, saying that we want to build more good aircraft for the motherland."

"I understand your idea."

If Duan Xun wants to establish an aviation department, he must first have a batch of aircraft.

Aviation schools need airplanes to train students, and aviation teams need airplanes to be able to establish themselves. Aircraft repair shops have nothing to repair without airplanes.As well as aircraft manufacturers, they also need aircraft from other countries to come and study.

So Duan Xun is going to buy the plane.

But not easy.

At present, the best way is to buy aircraft from Britain and France.The aircraft of Nanyuan Aviation School are all purchased from France.However, Duan Xun currently has a bad relationship with Britain and France, and it will be very difficult to buy some aircraft.

So Duan Xun waited for Qin Guoyong to go south, and then asked Qin Guoyong to contact the French side.Qin Guoyong is a French student who studied mechanical manufacturing in France and Belgium.Later, when Nanyuan Aviation School was established, it was Qin Guoyong who contacted the French embassy and advised Yuan Shikai through the French military attache in China before Yuan Shikai agreed.The planes purchased later were all imported from France.

All were operated by Qin Guoyong.

Therefore, Qin Guoyong has a deep relationship with France, allowing him to quickly recruit French aircraft manufacturing companies and purchase a batch of aircraft.But Qin Guoyong has not yet gone south, so Duan Xun is going to find the United States to buy a plane.

After all, you can't put all your eggs in one basket.

Duan Xun plans to purchase aircraft from France as well as from the United States.

But again, Duan Xun has little to do with the United States.Xiong Kewu was telling Duan Xun that Yang Xianyi's father, Yang Zhukun, was very well connected in the United States, and he had an aircraft factory himself.

Even if the strength is not strong, there must be connections in the aircraft industry.It should be a breeze to help Duan Xun introduce some planes.

"Then this is a good candidate. Let him serve as the deputy director of the aviation department, responsible for the formation of the air force and the purchase of aircraft from the United States."

Although I don't know how capable this person is, but just looking at his father's face, he must be given enough position.

If this is won over, it will benefit Duan Xun a lot.Not just this time, and not just for the creation of the Air Force.There are many places where Duan Xun will cooperate with the United States in the future. With a network like Yang Zhukun, it would be a pity not to use it.

It is even possible to catch up with overseas Chinese in the United States through Yang Zhukun.

"General, that's a problem."

"what happened?"

"General, when Mr. Sun (Sun Yat-sen) was promoting the revolution in the United States at the end of the Qing Dynasty, he had a very good relationship with this Yang Zhukun. Before Mr. Sun raised funds in North America, a large part of it was supported by Yang Zhukun. Yang Xianyi just returned to China this year. In fact, it is to go to Mr. Sun and help Mr. Sun build an aviation force."

"Is there such a relationship?"

"Yes."

Duan Xun smiled bitterly.

did not expect.

It is not without reason that Sun Yat-sen was able to rise after repeated defeats.Look at this is the charm of Sun Yat-sen, and see how these overseas Chinese treat Sun Yat-sen.Not only did he support himself, but even his children defected to Sun Yat-sen.

In Southeast Asia, there are many such overseas Chinese.

In order to support Sun Yat-sen's revolution, not a few people went bankrupt.No matter how you say it, it is also a skill to be able to make people work so hard to support them.

"Where is Yang Xianyi now?"

"Zhangzhou. There are more than a dozen of them who came back from the group, all of whom studied aircraft manufacturing and flying technology. They are the main pilots of Yang Xianyi's formation of the air force. Chen Jiongming appointed Yang Xianyi as the captain of the air force and asked him to form an air force. But now General, you know the situation. Mr. Sun fought against Lu Rongting several times in Shanghai. The Cantonese Army and Lu Rongting were unable to decide the winner. Lu Rongting bought weapons from us to prepare for the war and drove the Cantonese Army from Guangdong. Chen Jiongming was also fighting for the expulsion Lu Rongting expanded his army to prepare for the war, and the so-called captain of the aviation team he appointed was just a short-term appointment, not even a single plane. I have already heard that Yang Xianyi is going to return to the United States, and I want to call on overseas Chinese businessmen to donate money to buy planes."

"How does this work."

How could such a good person be let go.

So Duan Xun shook his head and said, "Can we contact Yang Xianyi?"

"Yes. Our people are active in Fujian. And we have already contacted Yang Xianyi, but we haven't had any in-depth communication yet."

"That's fine. I'll write a letter to Yang Xianyi myself."

What do people like Yang Xianyi say?

If you want money and money, you need status and status.Growing up with a golden key in his mouth since he was a child, it can be said that he can get what he wants.But he gave up his superior family background and was willing to go back to China to form an air force, and he was willing to join Sun Yat-sen who had nothing.