Back to the Republic of China to open a department store

On the opening day of Nanjing's chemical fertilizer factory, Luo Xiazhi brought the whole theater troupe there, set up a shed by the river and sang a big play for three days - "Fat and Water Don't Flow into Outsiders' Fields".

Fan Dongli is from the north and doesn't understand Shaoxing opera, but seeing the straightforward title of the opera and the way the folks from all over the world listened with gusto, he knows that this is a new opera specially made for the promotion of chemical fertilizers .

"The profitability of chemical fertilizer factories should not be a big problem. Now basically the entire northern rural areas have used our chemical fertilizers. There is no market for foreign chemical fertilizers. In the future, the chemical fertilizers in southern rural areas will rely on our southern factories. "

Both fertilizer companies have professional R&D teams.They will go deep into the vast countryside, and according to the actual situation of the land in different regions, they will mix and match the local chemical fertilizers.

Not to mention that the price of foreign fertilizers has no advantage, it is completely impossible to adapt measures to local conditions.

The Xijiadian Port, which was specially built for the fertilizer plant, has also exerted a huge advantage now.

The north-south shipping junction located on the Yangtze River has gradually become a busy super-large industrial port.

Before the opening of the fertilizer plant, this port on the Yangtze River was already in operation, and now the north-south freight is gathered here.It is not known when the fertilizer plant will make a profit, but the port has actually brought profits to Rorschach.

The coal and minerals in the north were distributed to the densely covered water system in the south of the Yangtze River by water and land after a short stay here.All kinds of cotton textiles and daily necessities produced in Shanghai and Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, as well as commodities imported from abroad, are also shipped from here and shipped to the vast northern market.

Sitting in this port means mastering an important wealth code on the Yangtze River.Such a huge profit is not only coveted by today's "Shanghai King" Boss Huang, but how can Zhang Xiaolin and others who control the water transportation in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River not be tempted?

But this place has long been protected by Liang Shaolong.Although the son of the boss of the former "Qinglongtang" is not in the Jianghu, there are still legends about him in the Jianghu.

What's more, Liang Shaolong has been providing supplies for the military in the past few years, and he has an armed force himself.It is more than enough to protect the surrounding area of ​​Xiejiadian.

Although Fan Dongli also invested in this port, he devoted all his attention to the chemical industry. He didn't care much about the management of this port, and basically left it to Luo Xiazhi to take care of it.

On the contrary, Rorschach will never intervene in the production and process problems of soda plants and fertilizer plants.

He knew that the group of scientists surrounding Fan Dongli were the most elite figures of this era, and they were the real "backbone" of China. Out of today's technology.

What he has to do is to help them sell these products better, better, farther, farther - if they can be sold back to Europe, so that foreigners can see the level of technology in China today, it will be really satisfying.

This time Luo Xiazhi went to Nanjing to participate in the opening of the fertilizer factory, and he brought Sun Xiaokai along with him—this port was his first step into the domestic shipping business, and it was also the capital for bargaining between him and the Sun family.

Looking at the [-]-ton crane with parallel bars that is more than ten stories high on the pier, easily unloading the cargo on board, Sun Xiaokai's hand holding his white top hat trembled slightly.

Cranes have also started to be used at Shiliupu and Yangshupu Wharf in Shanghai, but basically the manual labor is mainly carried out on shoulders and hands, which is in stark contrast to the already started mechanization here.

The big drama on one side was singing loudly, but Sun Xiaokai didn't move his eyes at all, he was all focused on the big steel guy by the river.

In just one hour, he saw the process of the chemical synthesis tower weighing at least several hundred tons being hoisted, loaded and unloaded, and completely transported away on the freighter from the United States.

"It's amazing...Third Master, you said that this crane is completely designed and manufactured in China? It's really amazing!"

It wasn't until the truck took away the dismantled synthetic tower that Sun Xiaokai let out a long sigh of relief, then turned around and grabbed Luo Xiazhi's hand excitedly, almost tearing up his eyes.

In this world, there really isn't a man who can resist the charm of excavators and large cranes... Lanxiang Technical School is honest with me.

Luo Xiazhi couldn't stop nodding and shook hands with him, "Yes, this crane was designed and built by our Jiaotong University engineers for more than a year. We are the only ones that can lift [-] tons in the whole country. This one on the pier!"

Of course, the money spent is quite considerable.Among other things, the all-steel fuselage materials are basically imported from abroad, and the cost spent to build an ordinary dock is more than enough.

"Here, it will be the best industrial terminal on the Yangtze River. It will become the busiest Neijiang port in China."

Luo Xiazhi asked Li Ye to bring the map, "Also, these two places..."

He pointed to two points in Tianjin and Shanghai.

"Here, the country's largest coastal industrial wharf will be built. No... One day, it will become a world-class Palembang just like Rotterdam and Louisiana!"

In fact, there should be another Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, but it is now under the rule of the British. Even if Rorschach wanted to reach out, he is currently powerless.

"Young Master Sun, are you interested in joining together...to participate in the grand event?"

After two months, Luo Xiazhi returned to him the words that Sun Xiaokai almost fell into the trap by luring him in the hot pot restaurant.

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The Nanjing Fertilizer Factory was officially put into operation, and Luo Xiazhi turned around and returned to Shanghai to start preparations for an investigation trip to Europe.

The Luo family's involvement in shipping was already a certainty, and the two brothers decided to walk on two legs at the same time.One is bright and the other is dark.

One is the industrial port route of Rorschach.According to his plan, he will complete the preliminary renovation of Tanggu Port and Shanghai Wusong Port, where Neptune's soda plant is located, within three years, and jointly carry out the Neijiang cruise and the shipping business along the Bohai Sea to the East China Sea with the Sun family.

The Luo family is responsible for the construction of the port, and the Sun family is responsible for the acquisition of cruise ships.Now the domestic situation is basically stable. Except for the Yunnan-Guizhou-Sichuan region and the Northeast region, there are still small groups of warlords who linger for a long time, and the smooth transportation of the Yangtze River and the north-south sections of the coast can basically be realized.

The domestic economy is currently stable and prosperous, and the demand for transportation is soaring. These two transportation lines are also called "golden waterways". Golden Wheel".

The other is that Luo Yunze has been secretly carrying out international cruise expansion business for more than a year.

The Luo family brothers did not register their investment in the name of "Shanghai Luoshi", but borrowed the name of an "agent" called "Schumann" to register a cruise shipping company in Panama, and to cooperate with those cruise ships in Europe that were on the verge of collapse. Cargo company contacted to negotiate the acquisition of shipping vessels.

"Are you called 'Schumann', or is that person called 'Schumann'?"

On the cruise ship bound for London, Gu Hanlin put one hand on Rorschach's shoulder, and pointed to the lower deck with the other. The man who was holding a bouquet of roses and was chasing after a white lady relentlessly asked.

"He is 'Schumann' during foreign negotiations, and I am 'Schumann', the boss behind the scenes."

The dazzling sun was shining on Rorschach's face that was over thirty, but still young. He took out a pair of sunglasses from his pocket, put them on the bridge of his nose, and smiled triumphantly, "Director Gu, thank you for being a 'capitalist'." 'Come on, otherwise, how can you people live in the first class cabin?"

That's right, the so-called "Schumann" is actually Rorschach's English name—Summer.

The passionate man "Schumann" who may be of Spanish origin running on the deck is an "extra" invited by their brothers, a complete "tool man".

Luo Xiazhi, Li Ye, and Liang Shaolong boarded the "Silvante" which departed from Shanghai, passed through Yokohama, Japan, and finally arrived in London at Shiliupu Pier early in the morning.

Then very "accidentally" happened to meet Gu Hanlin and others from the Shanghai Education Bureau, who also went to London for investigation.

The Education Bureau is a well-known Qingshui yamen, and this group of seven or eight people can sit in the second-class cabin, which is the result of Director Gu's hard work since he received the inspection notice.

Otherwise, this group of well-dressed "gentlemen" might have to squeeze into the dirty and smelly third-class cabin with those hard workers.

As we all know, Director Gu and Mr. Luo from Shimai Department Store are good friends. This Mr. Luo is indeed a man of wealth and wealth. When he knew that he was on the same journey with them, he waved his hand and upgraded everyone to first class.

"Thank you, Mr. Luo."

"Where is the third master planning to go when he arrives in London? Maybe we can meet Ala in London too?"

"No, no, the key is, when is the third master going to return? It would be great if he could go back to Shanghai with the third master!"

A group of people frantically flattered Luo Xiazhi, and their calculations couldn't be clearer.

"The people in your education bureau are quite extraordinary."

Back in the luxurious box that Luo Xiazhi had booked, Liang Shaolong said to Gu Hanlin with a sneer on his face, "If you have this ability, why stay in the Education Bureau, it's better to start in the Industry and Commerce Bureau?"

"The main thing is being poor. Do you know how much Nanjing only gives us in a year? It's not enough for you, Mr. Liang, to pay for your equipment in a year."

He took out a bottle of whiskey from the wine cabinet and poured it for everyone and himself. Gu Hanlin shook his head helplessly, "It is said that no matter how poor you are, you can't have poor education. I think our education is the poorest. If it weren't for the money returned by other countries Without compensation, it is difficult for several universities to operate. Not to mention the education of primary and secondary schools—it is equivalent to no funds.”

Speaking of the difficulties encountered in these years of work, even Gu Hanlin couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

After hearing this, Luo Xiazhi was also speechless.

The so-called "masters born in the Republic of China" who are sought after by some people in later generations are just the top of the golden pyramid. Behind it is the reality that more than 90.00% of the people in China are illiterate and the basic education is extremely weak. .

After the Meiji Restoration, Japan began to promote universal education, which is also an important reason why they were able to become rich and powerful in a short period of time.The reason why Europe was able to produce the industrial revolution was also the result of the development of productive forces.

In any case, it is inseparable from the popularization of education. Only workers who have mastered basic characters and knowledge can adapt to modern factories and create greater value.

"There is a shortage of universities in the country, but there is even more shortage of primary schools. If possible... the two—"

Gu Hanlin put down his wine glass, cupped his hands towards Luo Xiazhi and Liang Shaolong, "You two rich men, please donate a little."

"Look at him, what did he say? How many years have I been running this girl's school, and I haven't asked you for a penny from the Education Bureau. Even the follow-up employment is settled by ourselves."

Holding the glass, Luo Xiazhi squinted at Liang Shaolong, "Isn't that right, Second Brother Liang?"

Liang Shaolong's hair stood on end, and he leaned back on the chair, "Every time you call me 'Brother Liang', it must be something good."

After hearing this, everyone laughed in unison.

"Well, I can't manage if there are too many. After that, I will build a school in Suzhou to recruit children from the nearby rural areas, as well as the children of workers in my several factories. Let them go to school for free, and then provide a school for free. Lunch, okay?"

"On behalf of the parents of those children, thank you!"

Gu Hanlin once again raised his wine glass, and everyone echoed, stroking Liang Shaolong.

"What did you say to take me to Europe to 'make a fortune'? This boat has not sailed ten nautical miles, and it already owes a school. You two 'husbands and wives' worked together and caused me to lose money."

Liang Shaolong sighed loudly on purpose, then pulled Li Ye over and kissed him twice, "We also want to be affectionate."

Kicked away by the latter blushing.

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Half a month later, the cruise ship arrived at the port of London, and the two sides separated.

Gu Hanlin led his education delegation to Cambridge, Oxford and other universities to give lectures and study activities, and then took the train to other European countries to visit one by one.

The "Schumann Duo" began to perform in major European shipyards and cruise lines with singing and singing.

After reading the series of books written by Americans in Shanghai Adventurer Paradise, he fantasized about the Spanish sailor who came to the other side of the ocean to pick up gold. Before that, he didn't know that he had a talent for acting.

His generous Chinese boss wants him to play a Panamanian nouveau riche, a cigar in his mouth and a rose in his jacket pocket.

And the real boss, along with his business associates, acted as his personal secretary and servant.

All of this is so familiar to him, it can be described as "acting in his true colors".

Every day, he haunts all kinds of luxury hotels, foreign firms and endless parties that he could not enter as a gangster.

Spending endless dollars, fruity champagne, expensive cigars, his boss even generously gave him a set of sapphire jewelry, so that he can pursue the ladies of Paris.

Of course, this boss is also very strict. Before negotiating with the bosses of those chambers of commerce and shipping giants, he must prepare Secretary Li, who looks like he just graduated from high school, but is actually very skilled. The script is completely memorized.

Sometimes he is also allowed to play live, but it must be done according to the instructions of his boss.For example, coughing, covering your mouth with your hand and sneezing.They have pre-arranged code words to ensure that the work can proceed smoothly.

During more than three months in Europe, they traveled in various ports and even returned to Spain.

It's just a pity that his boss doesn't allow him to go home because it might reveal his identity.

Otherwise, he really wants to bring the boss and his partners back to his hometown, and let his dear mother cook the most authentic Spanish seafood dishes for his equally dear boss.

Of course, let those folks and friends who always say that they want to go to the far east to make a fortune are daydreams to see how dreamy and extravagant his life is now.

To put it bluntly, he is simply a king!

Three months later, they made their way back to the Port of London.To tell the truth, he is very scared now, afraid that after returning to Shanghai, he will return to his past life of wandering.He really couldn't make it through the days of living on the pier.

Luo Xiazhi and his party checked into a Mary Hotel next to the port. He and Gu Hanlin made an appointment to meet here and set off for Shanghai together.

Although Gu Hanlin's colleagues also very much want to take the same cruise ship as Luo Xiazhi to return to China, to enjoy Luo Sanye's glory.

But it was a pity that Nanjing sent a telegram to invite Gu Hanlin to return to China immediately to discuss the establishment of a newly established university in the suburbs of Shanghai.

The remaining people still have a half-month inspection period, and they still need to stay in the UK for half a month before returning home on the originally scheduled cruise ship.

Although the name of the Mary Hotel is simple, the equipment is very luxurious, and the guests who come in and out are also high-end guests. Basically, they are here waiting for the departure of the cruise ship and tourists from all over the world.

It will take two days for Gu Hanlin to arrive in London, and Luo Xiazhi will stay here to wait for him, and then everyone boards the boat together.

Luo Xiazhi and the others gained quite a lot from their trip. In addition to bringing back several dozen thick cooperation agreements, they also visited major old department stores in Europe and carried out shopping again and again.

The economic crisis in Europe may be more serious than when Luo Yunze came last year. Guests who spend a lot of money like Rorschach and his party are warmly welcomed no matter whether they are in Paris or Milan.

However, the dead camel is always bigger than the horse. Through close contact with these old department stores, especially the ancestors of the department store industry like Harrods, they still maintain the size of the Big Mac.

Luo Xia experienced a lot during this trip, and decided to carry out further upgrades to Shimai Department Store after returning to Shanghai.

For example, the roof garden and playground that have been completely taken away by the "New World Playground" can be transformed into a rooftop basketball court and a rooftop swimming pool, and reopen to the public with a new look.

"Boss, I mean...Master Luo..."

This Spaniard can already speak a little bit of Chinese, even Shanghainese.

"I wonder if you will continue to hire me after you return to Shanghai?"

Rubbing his hands, Mr. Schumann humbly asked Rorschach, who was enjoying afternoon tea on the terrace.

"Eat it. This is the authentic 'British Afternoon Tea'. If you go back to Shanghai, you will have to spend twenty silver dollars in the Peace Hotel."

He took the biscuit and teased Liang Shaolong who was slumped on the sofa, motionless.

"What to eat, British food is too bad... Is there no Chinese restaurant here? I want to eat rice."

In addition to the one and a half months of wandering at sea, Liang Shaolong, who has eaten Western food for more than four months, has completely lost the enthusiasm he had when he first set off.

Shopping and visiting museums are bullshit to him.He just wants a bowl of hot white rice, even if the side dish is a plate of pickled cucumbers or a piece of fermented bean curd...

Liang Shaolong, who used to travel as far as Malaysia and lived in local Chinese mansions and hotels, felt for the first time in his life that he was spending money to "suffer foreign crimes".

I really don't want to eat western food anymore, woo woo woo...

"Well... Boss, what do you mean, after returning to China, you won't hire me again?"

Schumann can't control the current mood of the boss's partner. He wants to know whether he can continue to serve the boss in the future.

"You can't stay in Shanghai."

Rorschach motioned for him to sit down.

"You will be arranged by me to go to Hong Kong."

Seeing the enthusiastic Spaniard raise his eyebrows, Rorschach signaled him to be calm.

"There, a shipping company has been registered - 'Panama Cruise Line', and you will appear as the owner of that company."

"boss?"

Oh man, he almost thought he was going to lose his job just now.Unexpectedly, the boss just asked him to change to another place to work.

Hong Kong?

He knew that it was also a rapidly developing oriental city with the title of "Little Shanghai".

"There, I have arranged for you a capable female secretary, rented an apartment, and recruited some staff. Your work tasks are no different from this time. Just obey me, don't Ask more, don't talk too much. Do you understand?"

Liang Shaolong was leaning on the sofa with his arms leaning on him, looking at Luo Xiazhi who was now more and more sophisticated, he couldn't help feeling how time flies.

When he walked into Shimai department store for the first time and hooked the "little four eyes", Luo Xiazhi even blushed... Maybe bullets can't pierce his thick and dark skin now.

"If this Mr. Schumann knew that the 'mature and attractive' female secretary was Secretary Shu's cousin, he would definitely not be as happy as he was just now."

Seeing the Spaniard leaving humming, Li Ye said rather gloatingly.

I also want to know how Luo Xiazhi would allow this Spaniard to run amok in his property. My cousin, Ms. Long, is the real "big border official" who will replace Luo Xiazhi to exercise power in Hong Kong.

Speaking of which, this "sister confidant" who always persuades others to divorce finally embarked on the road of divorce herself.

The day after he slapped his cheating husband, he drafted a divorce statement and published it in a number of newspapers and magazines in Shanghai, including "SMART", making it impossible for Sister-in-law Long to recover.

After finishing the divorce procedures here, Ms. Long sent a telegram to Europe over there, intending to resign and leave the sad place of Shanghai Bund.Naturally, Luo Xiazhi would not let such a good person leave, so she was transferred to Hong Kong to be in charge of the preparation and opening of the shipping company.

Anyway, when she was working at Luo's, she was a "sister confidant" who only fanned the flames with a pen knife behind the scenes, and never showed her true face.After going to Hong Kong, no one would guess her relationship with Luo Xiazhi and Shanghai Luoshi.

Luo Xiazhi believed that with this sister's ability, this "Mr. Schumann" facing her was the grandson monkey pinched in the palm of the Buddha.

"Master Luo? Isn't this Master Luo?"

Just as everyone finished their afternoon tea and was about to leave the terrace, they heard a familiar greeting voice not far away.

"No way...this is London."

Luo Xiazhi slowly turned his head and looked at the old friend of the Shanghai people standing at the door of the dining room and waving desperately at him——

"Third Lord! This is...'Feilong'? I saw you in Miss Yu Meihui's early magazines! You are the mysterious model 'Feilong' with distinguished royal blood!"

Miyamoto Jun already only saw Luo Xiazhi at first, but after seeing this handsome man with a gloomy face (not full of food) standing behind him, he became excited all of a sudden.

As the president of "Yu Meihui & Zou Xuaner Shuangshu Fan Club Tokyo Branch", although he was in Japan, he spent a lot of money to buy Yu Meihui and Zou Xuaner's early debut works one by one, and repeatedly showed them to appreciate.

Not to mention Zou Xuaner's early films and records.Yu Meihui had just been selected as "Miss Shimai" and before she embarked on the film road, he had all the magazine covers and posters for Shimai Department Store and "Shimai SMART", and he didn't know how many times he had to look at them in a day .

In addition, he is very familiar with the male model who appeared with her. Although the temperament and dress of the hesitant handsome man in front of him are completely different from the enthusiastic and charming appearance on the previous poster, they are the same no matter how you look at it. personal.

"Third Master, why did you appear in London? Could it be you!"

Toshi Miyamoto clapped his hands, "You are here to investigate for the next movie, right?"

"Well……"

Luo Xiazhi would like to deny it, but this is indeed a very good reason... The group of people from the Education Bureau also asked him what he was doing on this trip to Europe. He replied that it was a business inspection. dodged violently.

When he returns to Shanghai, there must be reporters at the pier to meet him and visit him.It would be too thin to talk about examining European department stores.

But if you add learning to shoot movies, it will take two or three months, that's not too long!

"Yes!"

Luo Xiazhi pushed the sleepy Liang Shaolong in front of Toshiya Miyamoto, and patted him on the shoulder, "This is the leading actor in my next play! He will be filming a brand new movie with Ms. Zou Xuaner." .”

"Clam?"

Liang Shaolong was stunned. o((⊙﹏⊙))o

"Great!"

Toshiya Miyamoto was very excited. (p≧w≦q)

"Actually, I came to London this time for the European release of "New Conferred Gods". It's a pity that my heroine has disappeared...I didn't expect to meet Luo Sanye here, and also the mysterious 'Flying Dragon' '. I couldn't be happier!"

Miyamoto Jun already smiled like the second idiot.

So two days later, Gu Hanlin hurried to London, and as soon as he stepped into the hotel, he saw Miyamoto Toshiki who was walking around Luo Xiazhi and Liang Shaolong non-stop.

He will take the same flight back home with them.

"What kind of luck is this for us? You can meet this guy on the other side of the earth."

Standing on the deck, Gu Hanlin let out a long sigh, leaning his shoulders against Luo Xiazhi's.

I thought that after being separated for a few months, I could finally live a "two-person world" with Rorschach in the closed cabin and enjoy life at sea, but who knew that this guy would pester them back and forth, never stopping for a moment.

Fortunately, he went to bother "Flying Dragon" now, otherwise it would be difficult for the two of them to sit under the sun and bask in the sun and chat for a day.

"In ten days, the ship will stop at Yokohama Port, right?"

The sea breeze blew on his body, bringing a hint of coolness, Gu Hanlin touched his arm and said worriedly, "We won't... meet another 'old friend' from Japan, right?"

Rorschach glanced at him sideways.

Ten days later, at the port of Yokohama, Japan, Gu Hanlin and Luo Xiazhi fell into a long silence at the same time as they saw someone wearing a white navy uniform walking up the ship's side.

"Long time no see, two beauties."

Hiroshi Nogi took off his navy cap pretentiously, and bowed to Gu Luo and the two, "It is my honor to return to Shanghai on the same cruise ship with you two."

The extremely contrived tone gave the two of them goosebumps.

"It's you! It's you, who caused me to lose my heroine!"

Toshi Miyamoto recognized Nogi Hiroshi naturally, and ran over quickly a few steps away, raising his arm to punch Nogi Hiroshi.

For "Su Daji" Yang Liuxu's leaving without saying goodbye, he put all the blame on Boss Huang and Nogi Hiroshi.

Now when the enemies meet, they are extremely jealous.

Just when his fist was half a body away from Nogi Hiroshi, the black muzzle of the gun had already reached his head.

"Mr. Miyamoto."

Hiroshi Nogi raised his arm, and tapped the head of Toshiki Miyamoto, who had been completely frightened, with the cold and hard barrel, and the eye lines of his smile appeared.

"Please watch your words and deeds."

"After all, what you are facing now is the soldiers of the Great Japanese Empire."

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