When it was finally time to leave, the people of Shanghai Road spontaneously came to the train station and shed tears to bid farewell to the people's good imperial envoy. According to the rules for officials leaving office, Liu Ziguang accepted the Wanmin umbrella given by the people and left one of his own boots hanging.
On the city gate, it means leaving your footprints in Shanghai forever.
Ma Shiying led the civil and military officials of Shanghai Province to see him off at the station. Lin Sheng, Ding Li, Li Peng, Wen Getao, Yang Nanzhen and other young brothers Liu Ziguang had collected in Shanghai came to practice. On the Shanghai Railway Station platform in late autumn, Liu Ziguang
I drank a farewell drink with everyone, patted them on the shoulders one by one and said words of encouragement.
They all became prosperous thanks to Liu Ziguang's support, and now they have become prominent figures. How can we not be grateful to him? Although there are no civil servants among these people, the principle that political power comes from the barrel of a gun is an absolute truth.
Both the Ax Gang and the Six Doors belong to Liu Ziguang, so why worry about Shanghai not being under his control?
The farewell ceremony lasted for an hour before it ended. Ma Shiying and the others were still unfinished, and showed that they wished Liu Ziguang could not leave. Liu Ziguang politely declined everyone's kindness, saying that he would frequently visit Shanghai in the future, and then set foot on the road.
Got the train.
The whistle blew and the train slowly pulled out of the station. The farewell crowd bowed and shouted "Have a safe journey, sir." Soldiers on both sides of the railway stood with guns in hand and saluted the train. Liu Ziguang stood by the window and smiled at the soldiers.
Waving his hand, a follower's voice came from behind: "Sir, when we were getting into the car, Governor Ma gave the servant his maid and asked him to forward it to your Excellency."
Liu Ziguang turned around and saw that the attendant was holding a pink handkerchief. "What else did she say?" Liu Ziguang asked.
"The maid said that adults will understand it once they see it."
Liu Ziguang pulled the square handkerchief and unfolded it. It was embroidered with a lotus flower with fine stitches. The red color was so neat that even the dewdrops on the lotus flower could be seen.
, the maid sent a token of love to her young lady. Although this approach was bold and romantic, it did not have much effect on Liu Ziguang. He never believed in love at first sight. This veil might have been stolen by Ma Shiying from his daughter.
It can be seen that it seems that Lao Ma's desire to develop a closer relationship with him is still alive.
"Leave the table on the train and clean the table." Liu Ziguang said. He felt that he was not blessed with this kind of beauty, so it would be better to deal with it coldly. The eldest princess was playing with Liu Xiaomao in the adjacent box.
After the eldest princess arrived in Shanghai, he had been busy with official duties and had no time to accompany the princess, but he still felt a little sad.
Apologetically, Liu Ziguang is not a fool. He knows the princess's affection very well. He must be the consort. The officialdom is like a river and lake, full of unpredictable dangers. Since he has decided to go on this road, he must go on this road.
If you add some insurance to yourself, it would be great to be the emperor's brother-in-law.
The purpose of Liu Ziguang's trip is to Qishuyan, Changzhou. The property audit work of the machine factory has been completed, and the auction is about to begin. Buyers from all over the country have gathered in Qishuyan. All the high-end inns in Changzhou are fully booked, and even many private houses are full.
It was rented out, and the streets were full of merchants with southern and northern accents, and they
With accompanying accountants and security personnel, the rice, noodles, chicken, duck, and fish supplied to Changzhou Prefecture from the surrounding rural areas every day are several times more than before. The auction of Qishuyan Machinery Factory is a big event, with so many factories, raw materials, machinery and equipment, and semi-finished products
, and skilled workers are like a big piece of fat that attracts manufacturing giants across the country.
The Qishuyan Machinery Factory was originally the property of the Qi family in Changzhou. The Qi family had fled overseas because of their participation in the rebellion. The decades-old foundation could only be left in the local area. Logically speaking, this kind of property should be confiscated, but Liu Ziguang considered that the court was short of money.
, rather than handing over the factory to the management of the Ministry of Industry, it would be better to sell it to the private sector for greater effectiveness. The private manufacturing industry in the Ming Dynasty was very developed and money could be obtained. The Qishuyan Machinery Factory was divided and auctioned, which could not only increase the national treasury.
It is a good thing to kill two birds with one stone by increasing the income and enhancing private production and manufacturing capabilities.
Of course, the qualifications for the auction are subject to restrictions. Not everyone can shout twice. First of all, the buyer must have the identity of a citizen of the Ming Dynasty. If you are a Manchu Tatar or a Xixia person, I'm sorry, don't talk about your respect. There was no such thing as the Ming Dynasty.
Stupid enough to sell advanced technology to the enemy.
If you are a citizen of the Ming Dynasty and have more than ten years of experience in manufacturing, and can put down a deposit of 10,000 taels of silver, you can participate in the auction and bid for what you need.
The auction items are divided into several major categories: factories, warehouses and machinery and equipment fixed in the factory are the most important parts. These are real estate. After the auction, they are not allowed to be idle or sold. Production can only be resumed. This way can ensure the safety of countless people around Changzhou.
The continued maintenance of this small workshop ensures that Qishuyan's position as the leading machine manufacturing industry in the Ming Dynasty will not decline. In addition, the raw materials, semi-finished products, drawings, technology, etc. in the warehouse,
In this era, various manufacturers kept their technologies secret, which also limited the development of science and technology and the progress of history. That's why Liu Ziguang regarded the technical drawings as part of the auction. Qishuyan's machine manufacturing technology was second to none in the Ming Dynasty. The starting price of these intangible assets
It will not be much lower than the factory machinery. As for the technicians and workers in the machine factory, they are also part of the auction. If these skilled technicians are properly organized, they can quickly get a factory running.
The auction is based on the principles of fairness, impartiality and openness and invites bids from all over the country. On the surface, everyone seems to have a chance, but everyone knows that only a few wealthy manufacturing families are able to compete for the technical data of factory machinery and equipment. Peng Liguo Iron Works
The Zuo Family of Wuchang Shipyard, the Mei Family of Huainan Mine, and the Chen Family of Guangzhou Shipyard are all characters with strong financial resources and far-reaching connections. Among them, the National Iron Works in particular has the greatest chance of taking the top spot, because the Imperial Envoy who presides over the auction
Everyone knows that he has a close relationship with the iron factory. Many censors are also waiting for the opportunity to try to catch evidence that Liu Ziguang is corrupt, perverts the law, and uses power for personal gain.
The imperial envoy's residence is located on the most prosperous South Street in Changzhou. There are many shops and people here, and it is very lively and fun. The eldest princess's palace is located in the yard next to the imperial envoy's residence. However, Liu Ziguang still does not accompany the princess to play. He goes out early every day and stays late every day.
Gui De was busy preparing for the auction, and even Liu Mao Mao, who slept in his bedroom every night, could not see his shadow, because Liu Ziguang went out to work before the sun came up.
Changzhou City has gathered a large number of spies, including those from Xixia, Manchu and Qing Dynasties, as well as people from Goryeo, Japan, and even Western countries. They come from different places, but their purpose is the same, which is to obtain some technology through agents.
Drawings and skilled technicians, they will not join in the fun of big projects, but if they can divide the technical drawings into very fine pieces and get a few of them back to China, it can greatly improve the level of their domestic military industry. The South Factory has already sent a large number of people to Changzhou to investigate.
In this case, Gu Dahai, the bandit on Tianmu Mountain, the reckless man who worshiped Liu Ziguang as his disciple in Jiuqiansu Mansion, has now been officially assigned to the Nanchang organization and has become the leader of a secret gang. Every day
Wearing robes and scarves in a grand manner, he wanders around the capital city of Changzhou. The gangsters on the streets, the bartenders and turtle slaves in teahouses, restaurants, and brothels all sell his face and act as his spies, spying on the whereabouts and conversations of those out-of-town businessmen. Every day
Detailed reports were sent to Nanchang's office in Changzhou, where they were screened by analysts and presented to the governor for viewing.
Nanchang's detective business is quite sophisticated, and it has already investigated several espionage cases. Seven or eight Korean and Japanese spies disguised as famous celebrities were arrested and hundreds of thousands of taels of silver were confiscated. However, the most dangerous enemy was the Manchu and Qing military aircraft.
The spies here are still missing
Since the last railway blockade, this group of people seems to have disappeared from the Ming Dynasty. The calmer it is, the more dangerous it is. Sun Gang, the stall owner of the South Factory, has come to Changzhou from the capital to take charge of the work. All investigations are under way.
In full swing.
The auction was held at the Grand Theater on South Street. Changzhou government officials blocked the nearby roads and only allowed merchants who had paid deposits to enter. The spacious theater was filled with well-dressed merchants, shrewd and neat accountants, and tall and muscular accountants.
The bodyguards were sitting around, and everyone was quietly waiting for the arrival of the imperial envoy.
The person sitting on the seat marked with the Liguo Railway Works brand was Hu Xie, the commander of the Iron Guard. None of the Peng family, father and daughter, were present. They didn't pay attention to this auction and were already sure of winning. Everyone couldn't bear it.
Everyone started whispering, but in fact it was only Hu Xiezi
He and Liu Ziguang knew in their hearts that Factory Owner Peng's body was broken and he could not withstand the fatigue of long-distance travel, let alone the stimulation of great joy and sorrow. He could not be allowed to participate in such an occasion. According to the doctor, Factory Owner Peng might not be able to withstand this.
It's winter, it's better to prepare early
After the funeral, naturally, the two daughters could not come. Moreover, Hu Xiezi also brought a letter. The letter was written by Peng Jinrong, asking him to return to the iron factory as soon as possible to get married as soon as possible after finishing his official business. I hope he can use this kind of
way to extend his father’s life. Liu Ziguang thought about himself
I am already twenty-five years old, holding great power, wearing a python robe, and have a wealth of gold and silver. The conditions for marriage are ripe. Since the girl has made such a request, of course I cannot refuse. I will hurry up after the auction is completed.
Go to Liguo quickly and get married.
Liu Ziguang knew very well that countless pairs of eyes of the imperial court were staring at this auction. If Liguo Iron Works could come out on top, no matter whether it was a fair auction or not, all fingers would be pointed at him. This matter involving tens of millions of dollars could not be taken lightly.
, although there are too many lice, I am not afraid of itching, but
After all, he wanted to avoid suspicion. Here, the Liguo Iron Works actually succeeded in filming, and over there, he married the eldest daughter of the Peng family. In this way, the official relationship has become a private relationship. He is not afraid of the imperial censor's impeachment, but the rumors among the common people have him.
I still have some concerns, after all, my reputation among the people is still very good.
The sound of the gong interrupted Liu Ziguang's meditation, and the auction began.