Volume 1 Teacher Chapter 19 Shipyard?
With Chief of Staff Zhang Zilii, Dai Jiliang's work pressure was suddenly reduced a lot. This guy who graduated from the Virginia Military Academy is indeed a capable person. Although he has only four soldiers under him now, he has successively formed combat staff, intelligence staff, communications staff, and even soldier staff, which had never been established in the country.
A staff training class was also opened to begin systematic training of staff at all levels, including battalion chiefs.
In addition, this energetic guy also discussed with Dai Jiliang a series of institutionalized and formalized training outlines, including monthly training plans, quarterly exercise plans, and semi-annual evaluation plans.
Thanks to such a powerful cadre, Dai Jiliang had plenty of time to go to each battalion and company to vigorously promote his policy of training non-commissioned officer training teams for reserve cadres and literacy teams to improve the quality of the entire regiment.
Just as the Second Guards Regiment was reaching its climax in its training, the war situation in the south had already been settled.
In Jiangxi, the Beiyang First Army occupied Hukou on July 25 and Nanchang on August 18.
In Jiangsu, Huang Xing saw that the situation was hopeless, so he left Nanjing on July 28. The overall situation of the Kuomintang was shaken, and various places successively cancelled their independence. Although on August 11, the officers and soldiers of the Nanjing Eighth Division and other subordinates announced the restoration of independence again, they fell into the dilemma of fighting each other due to the lack of unified command. On September 1, the Beiyang Army conquered Nanjing, and the Second Revolution, which was widely publicized by the Kuomintang, was declared a complete failure.
Sun Yat-sen, Huang Xing, Li Liejun and other Kuomintang leaders fled to Japan...
"Captain, someone from home said there's something urgent and needs you to go back."
When the horseman ran over with sweat all over his forehead, Dai Jiliang was wearing a soldier's uniform and training with the second company of the third battalion. As Li Yuan was almost full-term, Dai Jiliang's face suddenly changed due to worry. He hurriedly greeted the company commander Yanshi, changed into his military uniform, mounted his horse and rushed out without looking back.
"You scared me. It turned out to be you two guys."
After returning home, Dai Jiliang finally felt relieved.
It turned out that Zeng Zhisheng, who had gone to the south, had returned. Not only that, he had also brought Gu Changqing back with him.
"Changqing, are you here for a honeymoon or to inspect the Northland Bank? You little brat, are you trying to scare me to death?"
Dai Jiliang hit each of them hard twice.
"Where's Xinfen? Didn't she come with you?"
"Xinfen is in the inner room with her sister-in-law."
To Dai Jiliang's surprise, Gu Changqing did not act very friendly.
"We made a lot of money from speculation this time, so we specially sent it to you, big brother. Would you like to take a look?"
As he spoke, Gu Changqing handed over a check. Hmm, it looked like it was made payable to HSBC Bank.
"What the hell is Changqing doing?"
Dai Jiliang asked Zeng Zhisheng in a low voice, but Zeng Zhisheng just shrugged his shoulders, indicating that he knew nothing. Dai Jiliang had no choice but to ask himself.
"Second brother, do you have a problem with me, your elder brother? Or is there some reason why we brothers have become estranged?"
"Brother Dai, let me ask you, did you know that Mr. Song would be assassinated? Did you know that the Beiyang Army would attack the Southern Army?"
Before Gu Changqing could speak, a questioning voice came from behind. When he looked up, he saw Xie Xinfen, who was dressed as a woman, walking out with Li Yuan.
This crazy girl, you are already a married woman, but you are still so impetuous. It’s a good thing you married the second brother, otherwise how could this era accommodate you.
Dai Jiliang complained in his heart, but there was no dissatisfaction on his face.
He helped Li Yuan sit down first, then smiled and motioned for the others to sit down as well.
"Xinfen, do you think that I, Dai Jiliang, am so great that I can easily get in touch with the Prime Minister and the President?"
Dai Jiliang smiled in a self-deprecating way. Yes, as a time traveler, he did know that the "Song case" would inevitably happen, and that the "Second Revolution" would definitely fail, but could he tell others that he knew a hundred years in the past and a hundred years in the future? Otherwise, he would be regarded as a quack.
"Besides, I am not qualified to deploy troops. Do you see?"
He pointed at his military uniform and said, "I was just promoted to regimental commander, but my rank is still 22 cents. What qualifications do I have to participate in major military affairs?"
"Then, how did you arrange for our family to stock up on supplies in advance?"
Although Dai Jiliang's explanation was very thorough, Xie Xinfen still had some doubts. After all, it was too coincidental that Zeng Zhisheng had just arrived in Shanghai and had just purchased the supplies when the Song case happened. Then the war between the North and the South broke out. Although the Xie family made a lot of money with the help of Dai Jiliang and his three brothers, this really made Xie Xinfen, a die-hard revolutionary woman, feel doubtful.
"Didn't I make this clear in my letter?"
Dai Jiliang began to protest his injustice.
"Changqing, look at your wife. Why is she treating me as a suspect? I'm telling you that I was chatting with Chief Duan and Director Xu at the Army Department when I heard that the loan was almost done, so they arranged for Zhisheng to leave Beijing. If you don't believe me, I can't help it. Let's just end our friendship now."
Dai Jiliang acted as if he was distressed.
"Go, go, go. If you don't believe me, why are you still staying here?"
"Master, Changqing finally came to Beijing, why are you chasing them away?"
At this time Li Yuan came out to persuade him to stay. Of course, as a lady from a wealthy family, Li Yuan should not interrupt a man when he is talking. However, as his wife who had slept in the same bed with Dai Jiliang for a long time, she could still understand the look in Dai Jiliang's eyes.
"I don't care. Sister Xinfen wants to stay with me."
"Brother, don't be angry. That's not what Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law meant."
Zeng Zhisheng also spoke up to persuade.
"We are brothers. What's the point of becoming estranged for something that didn't happen?"
Hearing this, it was obvious that Zeng Zhisheng was also on Dai Jiliang's side, but as soon as these words came out, Gu Changqing and Xie Xinfen's faces became embarrassed.
"Brother, it's my fault!"
Gu Changqing gritted his teeth and stood up to speak softly.
"Don't be angry. How about this? Xinfen and I will leave now."
"Leave? Unless you don't recognize me as your big brother."
Dai Jiliang's expression changed quickly. Of course it turned out that he was just acting.
"Okay, okay, I know you didn't mean it. The dark clouds have all dispersed. Chen Si, go to Quanjude and order a duck feast. Come back quickly!"
Dai Jiliang ordered his groomsmen.
This is the good thing about being a regiment commander. Not only do you have an adjutant, but you also have a personal bodyguard.
"Listen, you two are not allowed to leave. We still have a house in Beijing, so you can stay with me. Your eldest brother spends more time in the army, so you can stay with your sister-in-law."
"Then let's follow Big Brother's arrangements."
At this time, Gu Changqing finally showed the majesty of the head of the family. Without even looking at Xie Xinfen who was lowering her head, he made the decision alone.
"Brother, if you are busy, just go ahead and let Zhisheng accompany us to visit the Imperial City ."
"Changqing, you didn't come to Beijing just to call for justice, did you?"
Dai Jiliang opened the check with a smile, and after taking a look at it, his words changed.
"Why is it so much? I remember I only invested 5,000 yuan. It was already great to get a 100% return. How come it's 30,000 yuan now? Didn't you pay for it yourself?"
"Yes, thirty thousand!"
Gu Changqing explained.
"My uncle borrowed 20,000 yuan by using 5,000 yuan as collateral through his connections. That's double the amount, which is 40,000 yuan. After deducting the interest, 30,000 yuan is not much. This time, thanks to my eldest brother, I made 50,000 yuan, Zhisheng also made 5,000 yuan, and my uncle made even more. I estimate it's at least 200,000 yuan."
Wow, this is not a trick of getting something for nothing, first using the principal as collateral to borrow high-interest loans from banks, and then investing in the market to buy supplies. Yes, this is the only way, otherwise there would definitely not be such a big profit, but what about this risk? Dai Jiliang nodded with lingering fear.
"I thought I was a big gambler, but I didn't expect Changqing to be even worse than me. Fortunately, I made a profit. Next time, I won't do this kind of speculative business."
"That's what I came here for."
Gu Changqing seemed a little guilty when he said this. He had just criticized someone and now he had to speak again. He really couldn't save face. However, the person in front of him was his sworn brother, so he gritted his teeth and said it out.
"Brother, I want to borrow some money from you this time."
"Borrow money? Have you thought about it?"
When the topic of borrowing money came up, Dai Jiliang immediately realized that his brother was still insisting on his own inherent ideas.
"Then tell me, what kind of factory are you planning to open?"
“I’m going to open a shipyard.”
When talking about his plan, Gu Changqing was obviously quite excited.
"My uncle and I have thought about it. What my eldest brother said last time does make sense. To make money, textiles and other things are indeed not as good as heavy industry. However, the current domestic foundation is weak, and there are only a few businesses that can be involved. After thinking about it, only shipbuilding is profitable."
"shipbuilding?"
Dai Jiliang thought about it.
"Can you build the ship's engine yourself? Do you have a steel deck? Shipbuilding is a technical job. Do you have any problems with the craftsmen?"
"The Jiangnan Arsenal restructured its shipbuilding department and it is now called the Jiangnan Shipyard. My uncle and I recruited some people from it."
The restructuring will mean another loss of state-owned assets.
"Among them, there is an engineer who can build ship boilers . He has several apprentices with him. It is estimated that he can build three or four 1,000-horsepower triple-expansion steam boilers in a year. This horsepower should be more than enough for use on Yangtze River ships and coastal ships.
In addition, I found an Irish technician who can also lend a hand.
As for the steel for ship decks, my uncle has connections at the Han factory, so he should be able to produce two to three hundred tons a year.
Besides, it is impossible to build such a large one at the beginning. It is profitable to build three or four a year. Take it slow and things will get better in the future. "
"Well, since you have thought it through, I won't stop you."
Dai Jiliang pondered for a while, looked up at Gu Changqing who was anxious, and finally nodded.
"I don't have much money, and I don't know how much I can help you."
Dai Jiliang resolutely pushed the check over before it even got warm.
"I believe my brother will accomplish great things."
"Thank you, brother!"
Although thirty thousand yuan accounted for less than eleventh of the huge cost of opening a shipyard, he was still very touched that Dai Jiliang trusted him so much and handed over the money without asking for anything in return.
"What's wrong with being so timid? From now on, I will have to rely on you, the industry giant."
Dai Jiliang stood up and said, "Okay, let's eat and talk while we eat!"
