In fact, the person Gao Shaoyi wanted most in his heart was Ding Kui, but it could also be seen from Li Hongtang's conversation that Ding Kui would not come.
"Can it be done by Admiral Zhu Jiugong of the Nanyang Fleet?"
Hearing this name, a lot of information appeared in Gao Shaoyi's mind.
The Nanyang Fleet once fought with the navy of the Blast Furnace Empire, but the strength gap between us and the opponent was too big. However, the brothers of the Nanyang Fleet were no cowards and tried their best to preserve the final dignity of the Daqian Empire.
Unfortunately, after that battle, the Nanyang Fleet only had a few small 100-ton warships left, and all the remaining personnel became the land navy, which is now very embarrassing.
As for Zhu Jiugong, although he is missing an arm, it does not affect his commanding ability. During the war, this arm was hit by a stray bullet, but he still fought bravely to kill the enemy and fired the last shell. This was talked about by people all over the country. Cheerful.
"It's all up to Master Li."
Gao Shaoyi naturally knew Zhu Jiugong's strength, but Gao Shaoyi also knew that he did not have the ability to invite others over. Now if Li Hongtang could come forward, this matter would be the best.
"Don't be too busy to be happy. I can't give you Ding Kui's Beiyang Fleet for nothing. Although there are not many warships left, I still owe 1.1 million silver coins in military expenses..."
The two of them are just bargaining together, but overall, it is still very beneficial to the entire empire.
"I paid the money, but I also have an additional condition. Go to my uncle and tell him that Zhou Zhipeng is a talent. It would be too unfair to just be a liaison officer. I am going to form a teaching group to let Zhou Zhipeng Peng serves as the group leader."
After listening to Gao Shaoyi's words, Li Hongtang's eyes were full of approval, but at the same time he was a little worried. Gao Shaoyi relied entirely on his talent to appoint officers, which was greatly needed by the Daqian Empire, but Zhou Zhipeng was a die-hard supporter of the prince.
The teaching regiment provides officers for the whole army. If it is in the hands of this person, will the Suppression Army still be able to control it in the future?
"Are you so confident? Let me tell you the truth, your cousin-in-law and your uncle have an unusual relationship. If you let Zhou Zhipeng serve as the leader of the teaching group, you will still be able to command your suppressing army in the future. Do you have to move?"
Logically speaking, Li Hongtang should not say these words, but Li Hongtang believes that the entire Daqian Empire needs to be revitalized, and Gao Shaoyi must be a leader. He never wants Gao Shaoyi to stumble on these things, so even if he risks being disrespectful, he must Say this.
"My uncle does have a special relationship with him, but my uncle cannot provide so much military spending, let alone so many weapons and ammunition."
Gao Shaoyi said very confidently, and Li Hongtang next to him also smiled and shook his head. Gao Shaoyi has absolute confidence. No matter who he is, the logistics alone can kill everyone's retreat, or they can honestly If you really follow Gao Shaoyi, you will either be eaten when the time comes.
"It seems that the person I gave you is a meat bun and will never come back."
What Li Hongtang said was true. He had spent a lot of effort trying to change his youngest son, but the boy still looked like a playboy. After only two weeks with Gao Shaoyi, he was already a different person. .
The evolution ability of the Suppression Army is astonishing, and its corrosive ability is even more astonishing.
If I were twenty years younger, I might have followed Gao Shaoyi regardless, just to see with my own eyes the revitalization of the Daqian Empire.
"Isn't your Zhili Governor's Yamen a bit shabby?"
While talking, the two of them arrived at the Zhili Governor's Yamen. Because the real Yamen was still under repair, Gao Shaoyi found a temporary camp, which looked similar to a county government office.
"The mountain is not high, if there are immortals, it will be famous; if the water is not deep, if there is a dragon, it will be spiritual. This is a humble house, but I am virtuous. Haven't you heard this saying? No matter where I work, it doesn't matter whether this yamen is It’s not that I’m shabby, as long as the sound of the Suppression Army’s drills resounds in the sky, there’s nothing I can’t do in the entire Haicheng.”
Gao Shaoyi said very confidently. After hearing these words, the soldiers of the Suppression Army who were standing guard next to them straightened their backs. Looking at what our Lord Marquis said, people felt a lot of energy from the bottom of their hearts. Come here, I can't wait to drive all these foreigners out.
"You kid, you behave in a high-profile manner and do things in a high-profile manner, which is completely different from your father."
Li Hongtang thought of Gao Shaoyi's father. Although he was also an imperial general, he never spoke like Gao Shaoyi.
After arriving at the command room, Li Hongtang asked the others to go down.
"I heard that 15% of the shares of Jinghai Railway are in your hands?"
Li Hongtang took a sip of the fine Tieguanyin.
"This news about you, old man, really impresses me. It's as if you are always in Haicheng. I can guarantee that many people in Haicheng may not know this news. From the signing of these three agreements to the receipt of the It won't take more than half a day to come to my place. How did you know this?"
Gao Shaoyi really felt a little curious. The dignitaries in the capital were very aware of the situation in Haicheng, but he had already checked the Lu Suppression Army several times, and there should be no informants of theirs.
"Don't guess the news. It doesn't come from your subordinates. As long as you and others are doing things, since your subordinates didn't get the news, they must have gotten it from others. I also helped you in the capital. , eight percent of the shares are in the hands of some businessmen in the capital, and I have collected them all for you, using the remaining money you sent last time."
Li Hongtang also took out 8% of the shares, which belonged to six businessmen. Those people themselves were unwilling to sell, but Li Hongtang sent Li Kunyi to come to negotiate. As long as those people still want to live in the capital, then You have to take out the shares honestly. Now Gao Shaoyi has 23% of the shares. If the railway company wants to hold a meeting, Gao Shaoyi will be the major shareholder.
However, even if he owns 23% of the shares, he does not have an advantage in voting rights. The major imperialist countries will vent their anger and they will not give Gao Shaoyi a chance to truly control the railway.
Of course, Gao Shaoyi will not be discouraged. He will definitely step up his efforts to collect railway shares until he collects more than 50%. That will be the time when we take charge!??