Respectfully

On June 11, the leading troops of the No. [-] Division of the [-]th Division of the Six Northern Provinces took the train southward along the Beijing-Harbin Line and entered Hebei. After arriving in Tianjin on the [-]th, they transferred to the Jinpu Line and entered Shandong. They got off at Dezhou to rest and assemble. Wait for follow-up troops to arrive.According to the information disclosed in the newspaper, after the troops are assembled, they will take the train all the way south to Tai'an, where they will meet with the Lu army stationed there, and jointly face the troops from the six southern provinces that will continue to go north after occupying Yanzhou.

Han Anshan and Song Zhou, who got the news, were half-believing in the news in the newspaper, but the early mobilization and marching of the troops in the six northern provinces were the same as the news above, and Han Anshan even received a message from Marshal Lou himself The telegram clearly stated that it would arrive within three days.The situation in Shandong changed suddenly, and even the Germans entrenched in Qingdao began to pay attention to the changes in the battlefield situation.

"Is Lou Shengfeng planning to be serious?"

Song Zhou also discussed with his staff the movements of the troops in the six northern provinces.It is not a small skill to invest nearly 3 people in two divisions at once. If there is a real fight, it is really hard to predict who will win.

"Marshal, do you want to increase troops?"

"Increasing troops?" Song Zhou leaned back on the chair, his gunshot wound had not yet healed, and he looked a little tired after working hard for days, "Didn't you see which two divisions Lou Shengfeng sent?"

"The Tenth Division and the No.11 Division."

"These two divisions have different backgrounds from Lou Shengfeng." Song Zhou put one hand on the armrest of the chair, tapping his fingers regularly, "Although they can fight, they are not the same as Qian Boxi and Du Yuzhang. Compared with the Lu army in Han Anshan, it can only be regarded as second-rate in terms of personnel and weaponry. Of course, compared with Han Anshan's Lu army, it is already a bit higher."

Song Zhou's words made the staff standing beside him a little confused, but Song Wu's expression changed, and he said, "Father is saying that Lou Shengfeng doesn't really want to fight this battle?"

"That's not true." Song Zhou shook his head, "It is definitely necessary to fight, at least for some people to see. But how to fight and to what extent, I think..."

Before Song Zhou finished speaking, a staff officer came in, "Commander, a secret message."

After receiving the telegram from the staff officer, Song Zhou read it carefully, then smiled, put the telegram on the table, and said to several people in the room: "Awu, Qingquan, you all should take a look."

Song Wu was the closest, and he hadn't read the content carefully. At first glance, he only saw clearly the inscription of the telegram: Lou.

At this moment, Hikokichi Ijuin, Japanese Minister Plenipotentiary to China, and Kumataro Honda, Acting Minister of the Clerk, were leaving Zheng Huaien's presidential palace. The expression on Ijuin's face was unclear, while Honda was a little angry. He extended a helping hand to him, but he dared to push back?

The two met Ichiro Imai who came to visit Zheng Huai'en in front of the gate of the Presidential Palace. Since Zheng Huai'en purchased arms worth 200 million silver dollars from the Taiping Group, Ichiro Imai appeared in the President's presence every now and then, trying to convince President Zheng Da While buying more arms, I took the opportunity to meet many important officials in the southern government, and even talked to some powerful warlords in the south through their matchmaking.The upper management of the Taiping Group is very satisfied with Imai Ichiro's performance, and they value him more and more.

Seeing Hikichi Ijuin, Imai Ichiro immediately trot forward, bent at [-] degrees, very respectful, "Your Excellency Ijuin!"

Ijuin just nodded to him and didn't stay any longer, but Honda Kumataro stopped in his tracks.Imai took the opportunity to step forward and whispered: "Your Excellency, I have prepared fine wine in my house. If you are willing to appreciate it, I will be very honored. In addition to the fine wine, there will also be a small gift."

Imai Ichiro's expression was a little ambiguous. He had made many inquiries before, and he was very clear about Honda Kumataro's hobbies.This is an Osaka native who loves money like his life. As long as he spends enough money, he can easily become Honda's friend.With Taiping's identity as a cover, Honda would not have any doubts about him. At most, he would only think that this greedy businessman wanted to curry favor with him in order to earn more money and get greater convenience.

Honda, who should have agreed without hesitation, hesitated at this moment. He had just received a telegram from military officer Banxi, and the intelligence personnel who had entered the six northern provinces lost contact once again.Minister Ijuin was in a very bad mood, and Honda didn't want to make any mistakes at this time, so as not to become the minister's punching bag.

Seeing Honda's hesitation, Ichiro Imai stepped up immediately. He got the news that Japan handed over documents including territorial, political and military requirements to Zheng Huai'en in exchange for aid and support for the southern government as the only legal government in China.One of them is to extend the lease period of Lushun Dalian and the management period of Nanman-Anfeng Railway to 99 years.In addition, there are unreasonable demands such as mining in areas under the jurisdiction of the southern government and hiring Japanese as political and financial consultants.Once disclosed, it will definitely cause an uproar.Not only China will be excited, even countries such as Britain and France will not sit idly by.In order to get tangible evidence, he had to make a breakthrough from Honda.

In the end, under Imai Ichiro's eloquence, Honda still nodded and agreed to the appointment.Watching Honda's car drive away, the smile on Imai Ichiro's face slowly disappeared without a trace.

Guanbei City

When the lights came on, the Dashuai Mansion, which had been bustling all day, became quiet.The second wife, who was taken to the Marshal's Mansion for the Dragon Boat Festival, politely declined Mrs. Lou's offer to stay overnight, and insisted on leaving, "I know Madam Lou's kindness, but I'm a widow, so it's not good."

Seeing the second wife's insistence, Mrs. Lou didn't want to keep her anymore, she just said that she would come and walk around more often in the future, "Yan'er is a good boy, but if he doesn't have time all day, why not come to the Marshal's mansion often, so we can talk."

The second wife agreed, and the steward came to report that the car was ready, and Li Jinyan personally sent the second wife back.Along the way, the second lady told him a lot, and Li Jinyan remembered them one by one. When the car stopped, the second lady got out of the car, took Li Jinyan's hand and said, "Mother knows that it's not easy for you in Lou's house, but life is always difficult." Yes, do you understand what mother means?"

"I know, mother." Li Jinyan smiled and said, "You don't have to worry."

"That's good."

Back at Lou's house, Mrs. Lou had gone back to her room to rest. Li Jinyan pushed open the door, and saw Young Marshal Lou leaning on the bed, flipping a book.

Hearing the sound, Young Marshal Lou raised his head, "He's back."

"kindness."

"come over."

Li Jinyan walked to the bed in a few steps, and was pulled by the arm by Young Marshal Lou and pulled him into his arms.Li Sanshao thumped twice, Young Marshal Lou picked up a document from the bedside, Li Jinyan glanced at it, and immediately calmed down and didn't move around.

"Young commander, that... have you read it?"

"Look." Marshal Lou held the back of Li Jinyan's neck and brushed his thumb behind his ear, "Didn't you let me see it on purpose?"

Li Sanshao opened his mouth, well, in front of Young Marshal Lou, all conspiracies and schemes are paper tigers!

"Young commander, I can explain." Li Jinyan touched his nose.

"Okay." Young Marshal Lou replied crisply, pretending to be listening attentively, "Let's get started."

Li Jinyan: "..." Does this person really like him?The so-called "I love you" was actually Qiao Leshan who lied to him, right?

Next, Li Sanshao spent an entire hour explaining to Young Marshal Lou the ins and outs, feasibility and necessity of taking a loan from a German bank.The cooperation with Germany is mainly because Russia is involved in the loan plan, Britain and France have an agreement with Russia, and Japan has been eliminated from the beginning, and other countries cannot provide what he needs.

Germany is the best and only choice, it is simply designed to trap him.

"Young commander, didn't you say that there must be a war in Europe?" Li Jinyan paused, trying to make his words more convincing, "I specially asked John to bring back some newspapers for me, and I have inquired with the bosses of several foreign firms Once a war starts, Germany must fight on two fronts, and if it cannot be settled quickly, the chances of winning are much smaller than losing.”

Young Marshal Lou didn't speak.

"I know there are certain risks in doing this." Li Jinyan said: "But if it really works, we will make a lot of money." Borrowing real money and returning a cart of black bread, I feel excited when I think about it .

"Mineral deposits and resources as collateral?"

"Yes!" Li Jinyan's eyes began to light up, he put his hands on the shoulders of the young marshal Lou, and straightened up, "It's not in the country, but in Siberia! We can sign a contract with the Germans, and all the exploration in Siberia occupied by the troops of the six northern provinces All the minerals that I got can be jointly developed and operated with the Germans. Even if I can’t find the minerals, just cutting down trees is enough to make a lot of money. In addition, I can promise that part of the loan will be used to buy German machinery and lathes.” Waiting for the mining of mineral deposits , It is estimated that Europe will be smashed into a pot of porridge, so don't leave too much room for him to manipulate.

"How do you know that there are minerals in Siberia, or coal mines?"

"Guess, anyway, it doesn't cost any money to cheat these foreign devils."

"..."

Siberia is as famous for its coal mines as it is for its diamond mines, including oil and gas.Such a wealth of resources, with advanced equipment and experts to find, it is strange not to find.Of course, the Germans are not fools, and they will not give out money just by a few words from them. If you want to get them hooked, you have to show something practical.

Young Marshal Lou should have started sending people to Siberia, right?Is Comrade Vladimir, the great revolutionary teacher, in France or Sweden now?If they can find a way to cause chaos in Russia again, they will have more opportunities to start.

Li Sanshao was imagining a bright future there, and Lou Shaoshuai suddenly asked, "How did you think of this?"

"Young Marshal, I'm a businessman." Li Jinyan said with a smile, "The thing I think about most every day is making money."

Marshal Lou raised one eyebrow, put his fingers into the neckline of Li Jinyan's jacket, and slowly stroked Li Jinyan's waist with the other hand, "What do you think about the most every day?"

Li Sanshao shuddered. He didn't understand what was wrong with his words. Before he could continue thinking, his lips were blocked...

The next day, when Li Jinyan woke up, he saw Young Marshal Lou sitting beside the bed, carefully flipping through the information about the loan from Germany in his hand.Obviously, Li Jinyan's proposal moved his heart, but this plan involves too many aspects, and China is in civil war, so it's hard to say whether the plan will really succeed.

"Young commander."

"En." The big hand caressed Li Jinyan's cheek, brushed the hair that fell on the side of his face behind his ear, leaned over and kissed his forehead, "I will handle this matter, don't tell anyone else."

"it is good."

No matter how meticulous Li Jinyan is, the preliminary plan is still very rough, and a special person must be found to further improve it.Young Marshal Lou speculates that the European War will happen, but it doesn't mean that Marshal Lou and others will believe it. Only by trying to convince Marshal Lou can the plan be truly feasible.After all, Marshal Lou's permission was required to transfer troops from the six northern provinces, and no matter how powerful Lou was, it was impossible for Marshal Lou to act privately.This is not as simple as running a factory. If the matter is leaked in advance and taken advantage of by those who want to use it, the Lou family may be charged with "traitorous".Even though Siberia does not belong to China at present, as long as "borrowing" and "mortgage" are involved, the Chinese people hate it deeply. It is only because of the cowardice and incompetence of the former Qing Dynasty that foreigners grabbed too many benefits from China on the grounds of "borrowing".

After breakfast, Li Jinyan set off to the factory. Minister Jiang mentioned police uniforms earlier, which made Li Jinyan suddenly enlightened. Instead of focusing on military supplies, it is better to expand the scope of business, police uniforms, worker uniforms, and all kinds of standard clothing, uniforms Factory can make.With Lou's family as the backer and hundreds of sewing machines in the factory, within the borders of the six northern provinces, the competitiveness of Li Jinyan's clothing factory is definitely high!

Of course, it is not enough to have a backing, and the product quality must also pass the test.After finalizing the order for the new uniforms of the police station, Li Jinyan specially discussed with several master craftsmen of the quilt factory, combined with the characteristics of the police uniforms of later generations, some details were improved, and the police uniforms made are not only comfortable to wear but also convenient to move around. , It also looks more energetic when worn on the body.Colleagues in old and new police uniforms stand together, even though the styles are roughly the same, the contrast is still very obvious.

Director Zhao directly assured Li Jinyan that he would come to Master Yan's factory to order police uniforms in the future.

Li Jinyan nodded with a smile, and gave the police officer's uniform hand-sewn by his master to Director Zhao. Although it was too late for the other party to please him, businessmen always need "kindness" to make money.

Think about it, if all the policemen in the six northern provinces and even the whole country wear clothes from their own quilt factory, then... Li Sanshao wiped his saliva, it's too early to be proud, we have to keep a low profile, low profile.

What he has established so far is only light industry, and he has not intervened in any of the heavy industries that are related to the national economy and people's livelihood.But not intervening doesn't mean he doesn't pay attention.Li Sanshao has long fascinated Li Sanshao for the coal mine in Zabinuoer. Now there are only small private mines there. As long as he can buy mining machinery, he can use the influence of Marshal Lou in the six northern provinces to drive out foreign capital and take the entire mine. Down is not a problem.With energy, many things are much easier to do.

To do all this, the premise is to have money!

Li Jinyan felt more and more that he was making money too slowly. If he wanted to quickly accumulate enough capital, it was imperative to cheat the Germans!

"Nephew, what are you thinking?"

Mr. Li San was talking with Li Jinyan about the expansion of the Jiahua Factory. Seeing that Li Jinyan was silent for a long time, he looked carefully and found that his mind was wandering, and his mind was distracted for a long time.

"Ah, it's nothing." Li Jinyan smiled embarrassedly, "Third Uncle, you continue to talk, I'm listening."

"I've said it twice." Master Li San looked at Li Jinyan helplessly, "Nephew, did you come up with a good idea to make money again, tell Uncle San?"

"I have some ideas, but I can't tell Uncle yet." Li Jinyan said with a smile: "Don't worry, Uncle, as long as it's a business that makes money, my nephew will never forget Uncle."

"Okay, with your words, I feel relieved, Third Uncle."

Li Qingyun told Li Jinyan about the expansion plan of the Jiahua factory again, and Li Jinyan listened carefully this time and did not lose his mind.Compared with the small factory with only more than 200 people at the beginning, the scale of the Jahwa factory has now tripled, and the number of workers has increased to nearly [-], and it is still recruiting workers into the factory.

The rapid increase in personnel has also brought many problems. Fortunately, there are written rules and regulations. Seeing the relevant punishment regulations, few people will defy the law by themselves.It is not easy to find such a job. The monthly salary is 12 yuan, and breakfast and lunch are eaten in the cafeteria. You don’t need a penny, and you are given a uniform for free.Holding the distributed clothes, the workers were stunned.The material and style of the clothes are better than the clothes they wear during the Chinese New Year!

Many people are reluctant to wear it, thinking that wearing new clothes for work is a waste of things, but the factory has regulations not to wear them, so they have to be careful in everything, for fear of tearing or getting dirty.

In addition to the Jiahua Factory, the Clothing Factory and the Soap Factory also distributed uniforms one after another. The workers of the three factories walked out wearing uniform uniforms, which attracted everyone's attention and asked them one after another. They brought a few big orders to the Clothing Factory. .

After discussing the business, Mr. Li San took a sip of tea to moisten his dry throat, and said to Li Jin, "You don't know yet, the big girl came back from her husband's house."

"what?"

"He came back secretly." Mentioning Li Jinqin, Li Qingyun gritted his teeth with hatred, "If you don't care about it, call someone at the front door. Fortunately, no one saw it, otherwise our Li family's reputation would be useless."

"Third Uncle, what you said made me confused. What's going on?"

"I don't understand now." Li Qingyun said: "The big girl's marriage had some inexplicable ways at the beginning. I saw it when the youngest son of the Xing family came to welcome him. It's just..." Li Qingyun frowned, "I'm not sure, I just think this person is not decent."

Li Jinyan listened silently without speaking.When Li Jinqin got married, he didn't go back to the Li family, so naturally he didn't see what the Xing family was like. Hearing Li San's description, he couldn't help thinking of how Xing Changgeng's youngest son was mentioned to Master Lou before, he was a little different Unusual tone.

Could it be that there is something wrong with Li Jinqin's husband?

"After the big girl came back, she was like a madman. She caught and bit anyone, and even the old man was so angry that she lay on the bed and couldn't get up. She didn't say anything when she asked her what was going on, and kept crying. She cried and scolded, and when she finished scolding, she just said that she would not return to the Xing family. No matter who is at fault for this matter, if there is a trouble, the Li family's reputation will definitely not be good, so you should be more careful."

Originally, Li Qingyun didn't think that Li Jinyan would be involved in this matter, but the third wife reminded him. Some time ago, someone made irresponsible remarks in the newspaper and poured dirty water on Li Jinyan. Whether they were worried or not, tell Li Jinyan, There is nothing wrong with letting him prepare in advance.

"Third Uncle, I see." Li Jinyan nodded. He thought he had nothing to do with the Li family, but if something happened to the Li family, he would not be able to get rid of it. It would be too nice to hear.Li Jinyan never wants to suffer from toothache after being splashed with dirty water.

But what Li Jinyan can't figure out is, isn't Li Jincheng in the capital?Does he know about Li Jinqin running back to her mother's house?

"Third Uncle, do you have any news from Big Brother?"

"The family sent him a telegram." Li Qingyun smacked his lips, "The call back said that he would go home in the next two days. He was probably kept in the dark about the big girl running home."

Li Jinyan nodded and did not speak again.

At the same time, in the west room of the Li family, Li Jinqin was crying in the arms of the eldest lady, "Mother, I won't go back! I won't go back even if I die! That's a beast, he's not human!"

"Mother knows that you are wronged," the eldest lady stroked Li Jinqin's back, "but you are already a member of the Xing family, so you can..."

"Mom!" Li Jinqin suddenly raised her head, "That bastard and I haven't consummated at all! Ever since we got married, he hasn't touched me at all!"

"What?!" The eldest lady looked at Li Jinqin in shock, "But the day you returned home, didn't you say..."

"That's all fake!" Li Jinqin bit her lip, her face full of resentment, "The Xing family is nothing! His old lady and the little wife's mother joined forces to lie to me! The first few days were fine, the days When I grew up, I found that something was wrong with him, and I didn't sleep on the bed even when I went back to my room, until one day, I passed by the study and heard a strange noise, and found..."

"Found what?"

"He beat a girl with a whip! Stripped naked and hung up for whipping!" At this point, Li Jinqin cried again, "I didn't dare to say anything, and I asked my mother Zhang who followed me to inquire in private, only to find out that he was 12 years old. Nian hurt his body, he is a 'eunuch' at all! No fewer than seven girls died in his room!"

"Then how do you..."

"Mother Zhang was discovered when she was inquiring about the news. Since then, all the girls and women I brought from Li's house have disappeared. I was almost locked up too, and I gave the guarding woman two gold bracelets. I managed to get out and met a few students on the way, so we took the train back together." Li Jinqin choked up, "Mother, why did Dad order me such a family in the first place!"

Li Jinqin cried bitterly, she fell into the fire pit, but the little bastard in the second room is doing well!This is not how it should be!It shouldn't have been like this!

When the eldest lady heard Li Jinqin's cry, and what Li Jinqin said just now echoed in her ears, her whole body became cold, like falling into an ice cellar.

Things have reached the current stage, even if the house is not consummated, Jinqin is already married and is a member of the Xing family, so what if she doesn't go back?And away?

The thought just flashed by, and the eldest lady immediately shook her head.

Even if the Republic of China is over, it will be extremely difficult for a woman from Heli to marry into a good family, and there is still Jincheng's future...

The train Li Jincheng took arrived at Guanbei City, and there were many soldiers with live ammunition on the platform. During this period, the six northern provinces had been transferring troops to Shandong, and many wagons had been requisitioned.Li Jinqin's smooth running back can be regarded as luck.When the leading officer saw Li Jincheng in military uniform, he just glanced at him and didn't step forward to speak.

The military uniforms of officers and soldiers in each province are different. The soldiers on the platform immediately recognized that Li Jincheng was not "one of us". Even if he was wearing a major epaulet, it had nothing to do with them.

Li Jincheng strode out of the platform with his back straight.

In the Lou family, Mrs. Lou had just finished drinking the anti-fetal medicine prescribed by Dr. Liu, when a pretty girl walked in and whispered a few words in Mrs. Lou's ear.

"Is the news true?"

"Indeed." The girl said, "It wasn't just a group of people who delivered things to the prison that day, and the jailer didn't talk too much in order to collect an extra benefit. My mother didn't know until today. can not say it clearly."

Mrs. Lou waved her hand, signaling the girl not to speak further.He picked up a piece of preserved fruit and put it into his mouth, chewing carefully, not only a group of people, but who else wanted Wang Dianru's life?