But persuading Lao Li to confront the center head-on is still not enough. Why? The money difference is too much! According to Xu Jie’s previous estimate, if Japan hears about Beiyang’s purchase of a new dome-armored cruiser, the financially wealthy Japan

There will definitely be a corresponding increase in the number of ships purchased. By then, the gap between the two fleets may even exceed history. According to Xu Jie's current estimate, even if it is purchased at a low price of 280,000 pounds, it will cost more than 3.4 million if two ships are purchased.

Two taels of silver. And if Xu Jie's original plan was to continue to maintain the strength of the First Fleet in the Far East after the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1894, 20 million taels of silver would be the bottom line. And judging from historical documents, even if the Summer Palace is not built at all, Cixi's birthday will be a little less

If you don’t do anything, you will never be able to collect 20 million taels of silver! And even if you defeat Japan, if you can’t guarantee the status of the first fleet in the Far East, how will the Qing Dynasty deal with the next great powers? As long as there is a defeat, China will still be unable to

Avoid facing the situation of carving up the bean house. Therefore, the situation Xu Jie faces is definitely not something that can be solved by Beiyang or the Qing Dynasty in one fell swoop. The enemy he has to face is definitely not just Japan. Even if Japan loses,

But once the great powers see that the so-called Tongguang ZTE is just a deception, China will have to face other countries that are far more powerful than Japan. Whether it is Britain, France, Russia, the United States, or Italy, none of them can compare with the fledgling Japan.

Therefore, Xu Jie needs to form an alliance, an alliance that can not only help him win the Sino-Japanese War, but also realize the rejuvenation of China! Although it is a little early to talk about this now, it is necessary to make preparations now. And this alliance is currently

The most basic and important job is to raise money. Raise enough money for Xu Jie to win the Sino-Japanese War and to deter the great powers. National capitalist, Xu Jie wrote these five words. Although historically speaking, the national capitalist

Capitalists have problems of one kind or another, and in 1889, there was no decent national industry in the Qing Dynasty. However, if it could be protected and encouraged by local forces, some far-sighted wealthy businessmen or landowners would very likely invest in some

National industry. Not to mention other things, even some food processing industries or textile industries can bring considerable tax revenue and even help the military operations launched during the Sino-Japanese War. (Japan established modern logistics during the Sino-Japanese War.

One of the main field foods in the army is canned food. Before Japan started the war, 25,000 yen of canned food was specially imported from foreign countries. During the entire Sino-Japanese War, the Japanese government purchased a total of 2,515,738 yen of canned food!! This

It’s a bit more expensive than a Sanjing ship!!) At that time, there were no other national industries, so it shouldn’t be a problem to get some cans or something? Xu Jie thought so. Although before 1995, opening a factory required a government-business partnership.

, but as long as Lao Li acquiesces, this factory, which is operated under the guise of a government-business partnership and mainly businessmen themselves, can still be opened.

Overseas Chinese, Xu Jie wrote 4 more words. This idea came to him after visiting the Peng family. Xu Jie knew something about the situation of overseas Chinese from historical materials in the past. Although he may not have any knowledge about this decadent Qing Dynasty.

Nothing is worth remembering, but the difficult situation and the desire to get help from the motherland still became the basis for Xu Jie to contact. When it comes to Nanyang businessmen, there is one person who has to be mentioned. This is the richest man in Nanyang Chinese, Mr. Zhang Zhenxun. Since then.

Starting in 1866, Zhang Zhenxun established the Yuhe Reclamation Company and embarked on his own career path. In 1875, he established the Aceh Reclamation Company, and later founded the Rili Bank. In Batavia, he founded Guangfu and Yuchang.

An ocean shipping company, it was also involved in tin mining and real estate in various places. In the 1890s, Zhang's business scope had spread all over Southeast Asia. It is estimated that at its peak, all overseas assets reached 80 million taels of silver. You know,

The fiscal revenue of the Qing Dynasty for one year was only this much!! Moreover, Mr. Zhang was very patriotic. In Nanyang, the local Dutch colonists planned to grant him a title, but he did not accept it. However, he was very generous to his homeland and compatriots.

In 1889, he donated money to victims of floods in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shandong. In 1893, he opened the first Chinese school in Malaya. In 1903, he donated another 200,000 yuan to establish roads, mines and schools. In terms of policy, Mr. Zhang also made considerable achievements.

He and Huang Zunxian submitted a request to Xue Fucheng, who was in charge of diplomacy in Nanyang and Singapore, to waive the maritime embargo and protect the returning Chinese. Xue Fucheng submitted a request based on this and it was implemented, so that overseas Chinese would have legal protection when returning to their motherland. This is the famous "Please exempt"

"Sea Ban to Attract Chinese Folk". In 1903, he actively assisted Dai Zhen, the Minister of Commerce, in implementing a series of legal policies that were conducive to the development of China's capitalist economy: the Ministry of Commerce promulgated nine articles of the "General Regulations for Merchants", which made some specific regulations on business operations.

; Then he promulgated the "Articles of the Ministry of Commerce" and soon promulgated the "Bankruptcy Law". In the end, he became the first red-top businessman in the Qing Dynasty, with a first-class official residence!! (You must know that Hu Xueyan is a second-class official) (

In fact, everyone should know this Mr. Zhang, he is the founder of the famous Changyu Winery!! And this man has a very good relationship with Xue Fucheng) If you can get his help, it is really not difficult to get the 20 million taels of silver.

Raising!! And compared to domestic wealthy businessmen or national capitalists, these overseas Chinese have a broader vision, more ways to contact the outside world, and their economic strength is not weak, so uniting them is a very good choice. Will the Peng family

Could it have some connection with Mr. Zhang? A strange idea came to mind.

As for the third possible united force, I am afraid that it is his network of relationships in Europe so far. You have the money to buy the ship, you need the place to build the ship, and you need to keep it secret when necessary. This depends on his presence

With these connections in Italy, Brin, needless to say, thinks highly of him. Moreover, the possibility of aborting the X-level patrol makes Brin very anxious, so if he can get enough money, he can use Brin's authority.

, Julia has connections in the industry, so there is no problem at all in finding a suitable shipyard!! In addition to providing funds, Galin can also provide him with some intelligence on European politics, and use family channels to pass on some information.

Xu Jie can't guarantee whether these people can form a long-term alliance. However, at least the situation of the X-level patrol has not changed. Brin, Leo, Julia and others will not abandon him, and as long as Gai Lin can gain from him

If he could see enough hope to fight against Russia, Gai Lin would not break the contract. Therefore, Xu Jie could basically be sure that before 1894, the alliance would be basically stable and there would not be too much fluctuation.

Looking at the messy white paper, Xu Jie suddenly became enlightened. The goal that was out of reach in his eyes gradually became clearer. "It depends on man-made things." Xu Jie secretly made up his mind. His life was meant to be picked up.
Chapter completed!