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Text 130 The Origin of Temporary Workers

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    Gaochang Temple Pier.

    No!

    It should be said that on the dock of Jiangnan Industrial Company, the banners are fluttering and the ribbons are fluttering.  All the top leaders of the Kuomintang came, and the nearby streets were even more crowded. The Shanghai soldiers who came to guard were all wearing red flowers, full of energy, and their bayonets were shining brightly.  In addition to Yang Jingxiu's fleet, many ships on the Pujiang River were also hung with colorful ribbons. To use Dai Tianqiu's later words to describe it, the whole of South China was waiting for today, waiting for the loudest voice to come home.

    Of course there are some who are unhappy.

    Huang Keqiang looked very unhappy. It wasn't that he didn't want the man to come back. In fact, he wanted to establish central power earlier than anyone else. Only in this way could he contain the revolutionary ranks that were gradually collapsing. He was angry because Chen Qimei actually stopped work due to lack of funds.  The Gaochang Temple Manufacturing Bureau was sold to Yang Qiu, and even the name was changed!  If it hadn't been stipulated before signing the contract that the factory would be supervised by the Shanghai Military Governor's Office, he would have even cursed.

    Except for the revolutionary night, Yang Qiu was so nervous for the first time. He was like a young officer who had just joined the army. He was wearing a straight military uniform, his waist was straight and his expression was solemn. Only when his eyes fell on Chen Qimei and Huang Keqiang, he showed a sly smile.  .

    Shanghai Supervision Supervision?  When Yuan Shikai comes to power and unites with foreigners to remove this position, they will know how idiotic it is to include this clause in the contract!  Although it will still be under supervision for a while, but what is it compared with the dream of a shipyard and a navy?  So he immediately agreed, and at noon on the second day of the banquet, he had a company under his name, which was renamed Jiangnan Industrial Company.  The reason why he was so anxious was not because of his urging, but because Chen Qimei was worried that this decision would be vetoed by Huang Keqiang and affect the good relationship he had just established with upstream, so he decided to strike first.

    With three whistles, the British tugboat came into view first, and then a milky-white passenger ship appeared in the field of view. When the figure I had seen countless times in the photo appeared on the deck, waving a top hat to greet everyone, it was like a  A heavy bomb was detonated!  The huge cheers and the spotlights that almost melted the steel complement each other. The lion dance team performed hard among the colorful ribbons flying in the sky. If the foreigners had not banned the firing of cannons, the party members would probably have just dragged the cannons and blasted them a few times to hear the sound.  Anyone wearing military uniforms saluted in unison, even Yang Qiu was no exception.

    On December 26, Mr. Sun, known as the revolutionary leader and wanted for more than ten years, walked down the gangway a few days earlier than history under the gaze of countless eyes.  Although he had gained nothing in Europe before and had gained nothing in the Chinese community in Nanyang, he still smiled and paid tribute to the welcoming crowd with an elegant manner.

    "Hey! Why bother coming back"

    Amid the bustle, a faint voice sounded from beside Yang Qiu.  Turning her head to look at Tang Shaoyi, who was wearing a long gown, she had deep eyebrows. After seeing his gaze, she nodded slightly: "Juancheng (Zhan Tianyou's courtesy name) sent me a telegram, saying that you can build the Hanchuan Line by yourself.  Well done." After saying this, without waiting for a reply, he and Yang Du quietly disappeared into the crowd of celebrating people.

    Wang Zhengting, who had been standing next to Yang Qiu, also heard these words and asked quietly: "Why is Commander Mr. Shaochuan gone? Is Beiyang also afraid of Mr. Sun?" Afraid?  Yang Qiu shook his head and looked at Tang Shaoyi's leaving figure. He truly admired these figures who could leave their names in history because he had seen the awkward position in front of him, surrounded by Chen Qimei and others, wearing bright clothes and smiling faces.  Wouldn't it be nice to wash the dishes in America?  I have to come back and take a trip through this muddy water!  It was a foregone conclusion that Yuan Shikai would become the president. After so much effort and so much hardship, he came back only to be treated as a temporary worker and in the end, he was not a human being inside and outside. Why bother?

    Why!  No wonder temporary workers in later generations are always pulled out to talk things out. It turns out it originated from here!  !  !

    Wang Zhengting didn¡¯t know that his commander had thought so far, so Lala reminded him: ¡°Commander, it¡¯s time for us to go.¡±

    Yang Qiu straightened his clothes and walked towards the man with military steps.  Perhaps he was a little nervous. When he saw a young man wearing a military uniform but whom he had never met walking towards him, Sun Wen subconsciously moved closer to Chen Qimei. From this small movement, he could tell who he trusted the most.  who is it.

    "Yang Qiu, the patrol envoy of Hubei, Hunan and Sichuan provinces and the commander-in-chief of the National Defense Forces, has met Mr. Sun!" Yang Qiu saluted heavily and deliberately loudly announced the appointment of the patrol envoy that he had agreed to but had not yet announced.  This made Song Jiaoren and others look very bad. They didn't expect that he would say it so openly. Don't talk about them this time, even the reporters heard it all, and there was no hope of going back on it.

    Mr. Sun was still a little dazed at first, but when Chen Qimei listened and told Yang Qiu everything from the beginning of the Wuchang Uprising to Huang Keqiang's decision to appoint him as the patrol envoy to the three provinces, and also emphasized that Yang Qiu supported him as the president many times in public,  He immediately laughed and stretched out his hand: "A hero emerges from a young man! He can support three provinces alone, save the revolution from danger and defeat the North."Fourth Town, I am proud to have a comrade like you!  I am very relieved to leave the three provinces to you.  "

    "If it weren't for Mr.'s guidance, how could Yang Qiu have the revolutionary momentum he has today! Yang Qiu brought hundreds of millions of people to the three provinces. Welcome Mr. to come back to lead China and revitalize the Han Dynasty!" This naked flattery shocked everyone around him.  It was cold, but when the two hands were tightly held together, everyone knew that Yang Qiu, the patrol envoy of the three provinces, could not move no matter what!  Wang Zhengting had been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. He quietly winked at Dai Tianqiu and led several soldiers from the guard company to deliberately squeeze out a gap.

    The flashbulbs came on quickly, and as more and more Chinese and foreign reporters rushed in along the gap to capture the moment when the two shook hands and laughed, the two most popular figures in South China were captured.

    Under Chen Qimei's arrangement, the press conference was held directly on the pier. After hearing that Mr. Sun Wen went to Europe for a circuit before coming back, a reporter curiously asked him how many arms and donations he had brought back this time.  , he replied with a smile: "I returned home this time without a piece of arms or a dollar of foreign money.

    What you bring with you is only the revolutionary spirit!  "

    Huang Keqiang and others took the lead in applauding, but many people in the audience were already secretly disappointed, especially the unarmed officers from South China who came to greet them and were ready to take advantage of the opportunity to get funds.  They all began to arrange a way out.

    Surrounded by everyone, Sun Wen, who had finished the interview, got in the car and headed to Zhangyuan, where he was staying, but Yang Qiu did not join in the fun. If he had the time, he might as well settle the shipyard as soon as possible.  When he turned around and walked towards the shipyard, a familiar voice suddenly sounded behind him.

    "Brother Yang." Miao Luo, wearing a black trench coat, appeared behind him, with slightly red cheeks and big eyes staring straight at Yang Qiu. His lips squirmed slightly before continuing: "Mr. Song asked me to ask  I¡¯m asking if you are free to attend the welcome dinner.¡±

    Yang Qiu smiled and said, ¡®Forget it, I¡¯ve been too busy these days and want to rest early.  "

    Hearing that he didn't attend, Miao Luo seemed to be very disappointed, lowered his head and said "Oh". Just as he was about to walk back, Yang Qiu's voice rang from behind: "Miss Miao, it's still early for the dinner. Why don't you visit my ship building?"  How is the factory?"

    Miao Luo already knew about Yang Qiu's purchase of the shipyard, so instead of being surprised, he became very happy, and his spirits seemed to be much better. It can be seen that after seeing Wang Zhengting and others, he felt embarrassed and said: "I don't  If you know how to build ships, what¡¯s there to see?¡±

    Yang Qiu laughed and deliberately slapped his forehead: "Damn it, I don't know how to build a ship either. I'm talking about Confucianism and Tang Dynasty. Why did you remind me? I don't know if Governor Chen will agree to the return now. Why don't you go and ask?"

    Wang Zhengting knew that Commander Yang was deliberately sending him away to fall in love with another girl, so he quickly smiled, nodded, and pulled Chen Guofu away and said: "Don't worry, Commander, I will return the goods right now, and we must not allow others to defraud money in vain.  "

    "Huh, I'll see a ghost if I believe you!" Miao Luo rolled her eyes at the pretentious Yang Qiu in a charming manner, ignored him and walked towards the shipyard.

    The gunboats Yongji and Yongjian, whose keels had just been laid, were lying quietly in the dock. This was an order placed by the Qing government at the beginning of the year. Work had been suspended because the revolution could not get funding. In just over a month, the steel keels were laid.  A picture of decline and desolation appeared, which made Yang Qiu feel a little uncomfortable.

    "Brother Yang, what kind of ship is this?"

    "They are warships." Yang Qiu told the specific data of the two gunboats. He only found out after checking the manufacturing bureau's list yesterday that there were two unfinished warships here. He looked down upon such small warships.  , but it is the key to stabilizing the workers and laying the foundation for the future. He said: "I have already asked people to hire workers. The two ships will restart work in three days at the latest."

    "It's a pity." Miao Luo felt a little uncomfortable when he saw the rusty keel. Thinking of the sea monsters he saw in the United States, he asked: "By the way, Brother Yang, when you buy the shipyard, are you going to build the American shipyard?"  A big warship?"

    "It depends on how big it is. Now we can only build warships of about 4,000 tons here at most. Take a look" Yang Qiu pointed to the dock to explain, and unknowingly took it in, starting from the dock to materials and craftsmanship.  Talking about the advanced technology of Europe and the United States, he didn't notice that Miao Luo beside him was looking at him intently, and his eyes had become watery and charming.

    Yang Qiu talked for a long time before realizing that he had said a lot of nonsense. He turned around and found Miao Luo staring at him. He deliberately shook his fingers and said with a smile, "Are you tired of hearing this?" "Ah? No, no!" Miao Luo  Luo was startled. When she saw Yang Qiu looking directly at her, she was so frightened that she quickly averted her eyes. She blushed and changed the subject and asked, "Brother Yang, have you ever studied abroad? You know a lot."

    Yang Qiu shook his head: "I have always wanted to go out for a walk and see the world. Unfortunately, we are too far behind.too much.  "

    "What are we afraid of falling behind? As long as we overthrow the Qing Dynasty and establish a new country, we will catch up sooner or later." Miao Luo looked at him sadly, thinking that he had called him Brother Yang for so long, why did this man still call him Brother Yang?  Where is my Miao girl!  He couldn't help but said angrily: "The United States is not naturally that strong. I heard Mr. Song say that the United States was not as good as us a few decades ago. Now they don't have big warships and planes."

    "Oh? Do you still know about airplanes?"

    Miao Luo pursed her lips and raised her long, white neck like a proud little hen: "What's so great about airplanes? We have several accomplices in Zhi Gong Tang who can fly airplanes."

    To the public court?  !  Yang Qiu's eyes lit up, Miao Luo was actually the one who wanted to go to court!  No wonder he knew the United States so well and could see airplanes, and his heart moved: "Miss Miao, are you a member of the Hongmen American Court? Can you help me buy twenty or thirty airplanes?"

    "Huh! Why should I help you?" Miao Luo was annoyed that he kept calling her girl and deliberately turned away.  But seeing him bewildered and wanting to ask but not daring to speak, he smiled and said, "My grandfather is the second in charge of Zhi Gong Tang. He asked us to protect Mr. Song. As for other things"

    Miao Luo didn't know where the courage came from. She looked at him with a pretty face and said, "Brother Yang is willing to call me Luo'er that day, so I will help you." After saying that, he immediately ran out like a frightened deer.  Looking at her graceful back, Yang Qiu slowly frowned.

    The return of Mr. Sun Wen triggered the most violent response. While South China was rejoicing, North China was plunged into deep panic.  Just when Chen Qimei and others were eager to start discussing the establishment of a new government, Yang Qiu, who had just been revealed to be the envoy of the three provinces and who would monopolize the power of the three upstream provinces, quietly avoided all attention and began to rectify Jiangnan Industrial Company.

    Since he had not yet found a suitable candidate for management, Yang Qiu asked Su Hongsheng and Zhang Wenjing to leave and send someone to come. He also contacted Zhan Tianyou in the hope that he could recommend such talents. He also asked his uncle to temporarily leave the kerosene business and take charge of it. At the same time, in order to  Seizing the shipbuilding workers to train his team, he gritted his teeth and allocated 500,000 to continue building two gunboats. At the same time, he placed an order for the construction of four river cruisers.

    Finally, he contacted Germany. After some discussions, the German minister agreed to help him recruit ship design and manufacturing engineers from Austria-Hungary. Of course, he would also select them from political prisoners. He also agreed to sell 8 steam turbines and supporting boilers for use on river ships and ships.  For the power systems of the two gunboats, Yang Qiu originally wanted to simply get a set of steam turbine manufacturing technology and production lines, but he gave up immediately after learning the quotation!  Industry is really not for everyone, and even if he can produce such astronomical figures now, workers will not be able to master the manufacturing technology and process of manufacturing steam turbines within three to five years, so they can only temporarily introduce finished products and then think about it.  The method was shipped back to Hanyang and Austro-Hungarian designers took everyone step by step from reverse imitation.

    In addition, while Chen Qimei and others were focused on politics, he selected more than fifty master craftsmen with the best skills in the gun factory and moved their families to Hanyang to continue to strengthen the capabilities of Hubei Industrial Company.  , and also asked Wang Zhengting to use the Jiangnan Factory as a training base to set up a technical school and use the advantages here to train his own industrial team.

    After Zhang Wenjing and Su Hongsheng's jumpers arrived, the last day of the Year of 1911 was finally over. The Shanghai offices of the three provinces were set up directly in the Jiangnan Factory, and a guard platoon and two companies of garrison battalions transferred from Hubei were left behind.  After the navy agreed to take care of the factory, they asked Yang Jingxiu to provide supplies and maintenance as a condition, and then boarded the Chu Yu ship at night and set off for Nanjing.

    Yang Qiu stood quietly on the deck, looking at Jiangnan Factory who was once again burning the midnight oil and smiling happily.

    Tomorrow is a new year!  . ·Ä

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