Chapter 74 Talking about Cao Cao, Cao Cao to

The translation manuscript sent by this branch of Jiangnan Translation Society has been copied into two copies. Because of the urgency of time, Hu Chuyuan directly gave one to Zuo Zongtang, and he left another one.

He sorted out this copy and intended to let Zhang Lingpu read it with him.

Soon, Zhang Lingpu saw Kodo Xiaoyun's "On the Conquest of Korea". Kodo Xiaoyun was known as the three heroes of Ben Weixin. It can be said that he alone laid down the core idea of the Japanese New Deal and conquered South Korea. Taking this as a stepping stone, the strategy of conquering the whole Northeast Asia was also proposed by him.

After only half of it, Zhang Lingpu said angrily, "Your Excellency, these Japanese are really hateful. Xiaoyou also dared to plot in the northeast of our country."

Hu Chuyuan sneered and said, "Don't be angry first. Let's talk about it. If you want to become a world power, this is indeed their only way. The fact that Kodo Xiaoyun can put forward such a bold idea shows that he has a real vision.

Zhang Lingpu thought for a moment, stopped talking, and read the "On the Conquest of Korea" more carefully.

Hu Chuyuan sighed in his heart that if he wants China to become a world power, China should also have its own route. If even Li Hongzhang and Zuo Zongtang can't make it out, it can only be decided by him.

So, what should this line look like?

Hu Chuyuan's answer is that first of all, we should protect and develop China's tea industry and silk industry. Based on this, we should maintain the basics of China's economy, buy arms, and further strengthen the military industry to realize the self-made most of military products. The third is to restore the level of handicrafts such as porcelain and open up new national light industry.

Only when the economy is stable can we have the ability to deal with Japan and have the opportunity to expel the Manchu Qing Dynasty under the condition of prosperous national strength. After that, we will find a way to fight for ten years to govern the country, and finally fight against Russia in the Far East and the Southern Ocean with Britain and France.

Looking through these Japanese political news and books, Hu Chuyuan couldn't help thinking of an idea. He thought that it would be better to run an internal publication, spread the latest political news to officials close to him through this publication, and quietly unify his thoughts.

Or do you want to run a publication specifically for officials of the Qing Dynasty to talk about foreign information from the standpoint of officials of the Qing Dynasty, secretly gradually affecting the political situation?

So, who will run this publication?

He soon thought of Yan Shizhang, who was the most suitable person.

He was thinking about it when Hu Rong hurried in and told him, "My employer, Mr. Yan and Mr. Wang are back."

"Hey!"

Hu Chuyuan not only found it too interesting, but also said Cao Wei, Cao Wei.

He immediately got up and went out to greet him. As soon as he arrived at the Baishi Tower, he saw Yan Shizhang and Wang Yirong coming in.

Hu Chuyuan arched his hand awe-inspiringly and said, "It's really hard for you two gentlemen this time!"

Yan Shizhang said with a smile, "The owner's words are heavy. This is what we should do. It is the so-called food for the king and loyalty to the king."

Wang Yirong also smiled and said, "The owner pays for it. I'll go home to visit my family. I'll kill two birds with one stone."

It was the first time that Hu Chuyuan heard him say "owner", which showed that Wang Yirong was determined to follow him instead of taking the entrance examination.

It's a pity. With Wang Yirong's knowledge, it's only a matter of time and luck.

Hu Chuyuan smiled and felt that there was a lot of pressure on him. Since others really joined, he had to have more space to show all his talents.

He picked up the dust for the two in the autumn courtyard. After the luncheon, Yan Shizhang took out the account, which recorded which officials received what gifts and how much money they collected one by one. The most commonly used method was to fake the antiques of officials through the antique shop of the glass factory and secretly bribe.

After spending 540,000 taels of silver, Wan Qinglin alone took 60,000 taels of silver. Of course, Wan Qingli's help was also the greatest. He mobilized his disciples to support each other, especially the imperial historian faction, which almost all turned to Hu Chuyuan this time.

After collecting the account book, Hu Chuyuan called Wang Baotian over and handed him the account.

By the way, Hu Chuyuan and Wang Baotian ordered, "Uncle Wang, you will take care of these internal accounts for me in the Hu Mansion in Shanghai from now on!" Guan Shihu followed me around. There was no fixed errand... For this matter, please say hello to Mrs. Luo first.

Wang Baotian nodded and agreed, saying, "Well, I'll make it clear to Mrs. Luo first, explain the family affairs, and then go to Shanghai."

Hu Chuyuan nodded slightly and asked him to go out to do something.

At this time, Wang Yirong hesitated and said to Hu Chuyuan after a while, "Master, I want to go back to Beijing to participate in the examination next year. Wan Shangshu should be the main examination next year. He also hopes that I can refer to it next year."

"Oh?"

Hu Chuyuan didn't understand this. He thought to his mind, what you call "owner", which really made me happy and nervous for nothing.

But he still laughed and said, "This is a good thing. With your talent, it is easy to get a Jinshi exam. But I personally think your surname is a little old-fashioned and more suitable for being a college student. Just like Yu Yue, the disputes in officialdom may not be suitable for you!"

Wang Yirong said, "The owner is right. I think so myself. You are willing to let me take care of Jiangnan National College. This is exactly the opportunity I want most. It's just... I'm alive. Since I have this ability and opportunity, I won't take the entrance examination. It seems that I have been studying hard for years in vain. Therefore, I would like to ask the employer to help me understand it. After I get a Jinshi, I will stay in the Hanlin Academy to compile classics. If the owner also opens a branch in the glass factory, I will help in my spare time and make friends with antique calligraphy and painting. In the future, if there is anything wrong with the owner, send someone to inform me directly, and I will make a good job for you!"

"Well...!"

Hu Chuyuan always felt a little strange. He didn't think that Wang Yirong would be so smooth before. After thinking about it, he couldn't help looking at Yan Shizhang. Seeing that Yan Shizhang's expression was not calm, he suddenly understood.

Isn't this simple?

It is clear that Yan Shizhang gave Wang Yirong the idea behind his back. The two are originally from the same hometown and have personal friends, which is understandable.

He found that Hu Chuyuan saw through it at a glance. Yan Shizhang did not blush, but laughed and said, "My employer, this is a good thing!"

Hu Chuyuan nodded silently. He had to admit that... It was really difficult for him to refuse the method played by Yan Shizhang.

The problem is that Wang Yirong can't take care of these things alone.

Hu Chuyuan thought for a thought and said to Wang Yirong, "Of course I support you in doing this, which is of great benefit to me, but to be honest, you are born a college student, and you can also surpass Mr. Yu Yue's current attainments and achievements. Well, let's find another person to open a Rongbaozhai branch in the capital, and open another Gongji pawnshop. You can take care of Yanjing for me.

Wang Yirong nodded slightly and said with a smile, "Thank you very much."

Hu Chuyuan scratched his head with a wry smile and thought about a suitable person in his heart. There is no doubt that the most suitable candidate is Shen Furong.

The problem is that Shen Furong went to the capital. Who will manage the Gongji pawnshop and Rongbaozhai in the south of the Yangtze River for Hu Chuyuan.

Zhu Funian?

This person's biggest weakness is that he doesn't know antiques. He has been deceived by fake antiques several times. Hu Xueyan was so angry that he hired Shen Furong with a lot of money.

The pawnshop business must continue, not only to do it, but also to continue to open more branches.

Hu Chuyuan used to look down on the pawnshop business. Now he is a host and know that the profit of the pawnshop is richer than that of the money bank. Although the loan amount of the money bank is large, the interest is only between 10% and 15%. As soon as the pawnshop takes action, it is more than 20% of the interest. If you can't pay the interest, the deposit will be owned by the pawnshop and earn more. .

So, pawnshops are always profiteering.