20 years of the Republic of China

Chapter 343 Su Family Changes

After the turmoil over the Twenty-One Negotiations, Fengtian gradually returned to its former peace.

Unfortunately, the good times did not last long, the signing of the treaty became a fait accompli, and the people soon became angry with the capital authorities.

The fall of the Qing Dynasty seemed to have changed the world, but it seemed that nothing had changed.

The provinces are in different beds and have different dreams, and their bodies and spirits are separated. The gangs and lakes are trying to gain power, and the atmosphere is full of chaos.

Preliminary activities for restoring the imperial system were staged one after another, and President Fang even invited foreigners to discuss the "benefits" and harms involved.

Newspapers at home and abroad are noisy, but they seem to be lively and look at all living beings, but in fact they are mostly watching indifferently.

Jiang Lianheng finally passed Duan An's birthday.

The Japanese never looked for him again, and the students finally left the patrol station.

Zhao Guoyan and Liu Yansheng left Fengtian one after another and went back to different places to reorganize the insurance company branches.

Without the care of Nantie Co., Ltd., Yingkou's insurance business tightened. However, after the signing of the "Four Civil Treaties", the situation in the Bohai Sea eased, and bristles could be sold to other foreign companies. At the same time, they began to get involved in the boss business in various places.

They successively contacted many gentry and wealthy households inside and outside the provincial capital. Jiang Lianheng knew this very well, but he did not feel resentful. He could not stop someone who was determined to be a traitor even if he wanted to.

Because Zhang Laogeda wholeheartedly curry favor with Fang Datou, the military, police and political circles in the provincial capital have already reached a "consensus" to support the restoration of the imperial system in the capital. However, there are always some "unopen-minded" stubborn people in the business and academic circles who are still there. Strong appeal for republic.

Wen Tingge responded, then turned and left.

Instead of being sneaky, be open and honest in person.

As her children grew up, Jiang Ya could already touch the edges of the bed and chairs and walk back and forth in the room.

Not to see the business, but to listen to Wen Tingge's follow-up report.

Jiang Lianheng thought he knew this young master of the Su family.

He didn't care if other wealthy squires, no matter how rich they were, hooked up with the Japanese.

It wasn't until early winter that a person's name aroused his alarm.

A loophole is just a loophole and cannot pose a substantial threat to the Jiang family.

Jiang Lianheng only cared about one thing, whether these people would threaten the Jiang family's status.

Jiang Lianheng couldn't help but think deeply.

Before noon, Wen Tingge came to the office early. As soon as Jiang Lianheng came in, he stood up and reported.

Although the relationship between the two families has always been good, they are not a family after all.

Since the Revolution of 1911, the Su family's business has suffered heavy losses. Su Wenqi's plan to clean up the family and establish a private bank has never taken shape. Therefore, the possibility of the Su family returning to the world cannot be ruled out.

Wen Tingge nodded and said, "It's very late, so I probably have an appointment in advance."

He took out his pocket watch from his jacket and glanced down at the time - today was the day when the Fengtian Chamber of Commerce was meeting, and Su Wenqi must be present.

A dozen business representatives were sitting together, each holding their own opinions and quarreling with each other.

The Su family is different. They were the three great families in Fengtian. They were influential and capable. They started off by collecting mortgages and did a lot of dirty things. Su Wenqi seems to be bookish, but when he does get involved, he is always unambiguous. Not to mention, there is an old man named Su Yuansheng who is the same generation as Zhou Yunfu sitting behind him.

Logically speaking, Su Wenqi, a person like Su Wenqi, who talked about "saving the nation" all day long, probably would not be a traitor to the Japanese, but if that was the case, how could Miyata Ryuji talk to him for more than an hour?

Whether it is a republic or an imperial system, all representatives need to unify their voices as soon as possible and issue a statement on behalf of the Fengtian business community. Is it a "supportive" or "negative" statement?

After the last meeting, Miyata Ryuji and Tan Translator stayed silent for a long time, and they did not start taking action until the end of summer.

Zhang Zhengdong and others are still learning to read and write intermittently.

Jiang Lianheng thought for a long time and finally shook his head: "No need."

Other than that, don't care.

Jiang Lianheng's face darkened instantly.

Jiang Lianheng would go to the main office of the insurance company on Xiaoxiguan Street and sit for a while every day.

There were many empty seats on the large oval conference table, and many representatives did not attend in person either because they were afraid or because they were not interested.

"I have to go to the Chamber of Commerce." Jiang Lianheng turned around and ordered, "You continue to stare at Miyata Ryuuji."

Su Wenqi had a city, and if he was really determined to use the power of the Japanese to revive his family - although this possibility was very low - then he must have been prepared long ago, and it would be useless to let Wen Tingge keep an eye on him.

"How long have they been in there?"

"Su Wenqi?" Jiang Lianheng was stunned.

Wen Tingge then asked, "Brother Dao, how about I switch to someone else and see what's going on with the Su family in the past two days?"

Fengtian United Business Club, conference room.

"Brother Dao, last night, Miyata Ryuji and Tan Translator went to the north branch of Guangyuan Qianzhuang."

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Because the theme of today's meeting has nothing to do with the Chamber of Commerce, it is purely about the position of the state body.

"At least for an hour, I felt quite happy when I came out."

However, until the situation is clear, Jiang Lianheng will definitely not go to Guangyuan Bank again. It would be better to meet directly in public.

Jiang Lianheng followed closely behind, and for the first time he ignored the greetings of the female staff. Instead, he walked straight down the stairs, called Li Zhengxi who was accompanying him, took a few brothers, and immediately prepared his horses and rushed to the inner city.

After thinking about it, I still can't figure it out.

Su Wenqi was once a loyal supporter of the revolution, but now that he is over thirty, he has lost the sharpness of his youth and has become taciturn and aloof.

Shopkeeper Chang of the antique shop still has gray braids. He is picking his ears and snorting coldly: "If you want to save the nation, you should be the one who can do it."

As soon as he finished speaking, someone immediately retorted: "Why should there be an emperor if the capable people live there? We can choose capable people from among the people!"

"How to choose? Vote?" Shopkeeper Chang curled his lips and said disdainfully, "In that case, we can only elect a bunch of people who only know how to talk. What does it have to do with the capable ones?"

"No! The advantage of the republic is that if the president fails to do things well, we can correct them in time, drive them out of office, and replace them with another one!"

"Absurd! How can national affairs be child's play? Changing one today, another tomorrow, capricious, changing orders day and night will only harm the country and the people! Don't you even look at what are the people you have chosen? All of them are just empty talk. "You haven't even managed a prefecture or county, and you want to take over a country?" "Republic is the general trend of the world!"

"Shit! Open your eyes and look at the great powers of all countries. Constitutional monarchy is the general trend of the world!"

"But does Fang Datou want to establish a constitution? He wants to be a real emperor!"

"So what's the matter? Now the world belongs to the president. He is a man who does practical things. He should be the emperor as he should be. Constitution can be established slowly and gradually!"

"The president must have power in order to do things. But there are always those young people who are blocking everything!" Shopkeeper Chang interjected, "I would rather see Fang Datou as the emperor than Sun Dapao as the president!"

He said provocatively: "Do you believe a person who can only talk big words? Do you believe it? Two hundred thousand miles of railway will be built in ten years. What about the railway?"

In the conference room, the imperialists burst into laughter.

Shopkeeper Chang spread his hands, stretched out to the republicans opposite, and reiterated: "How many years have it been, where is the railway? Not to mention two hundred thousand miles, he has not built even one mile! Does he know how much it costs to build the railway? He You don’t know anything! You want me to trust this kind of person?”

"This is not important! When the quality of the people improves in the future, it will no longer be a problem."

"Future? Will foreigners give you this time?"

Su Wenqi shook his head secretly.

From the beginning, the focus of the debate was wrong. What should have been the merits of the system became the strengths and weaknesses of individuals.

He didn't want to participate in the debate, but seeing the young republican speechless, he couldn't help but wanted to speak a few words to argue, but as soon as he opened his mouth, the door of the conference room suddenly opened.

Everyone followed the sound and saw that all the representatives, including the president, stood up and greeted: "Boss Jiang!"

Jiang Lian waved his hand: "I'm late, I'm sorry, you continue, you guys continue!"

After saying that, he went straight to Su Wenqi and sat down.

"Brother Lian Heng." Su Wenqi greeted.

Jiang Lianheng did not say a word, but raised his hand to signal the representatives to continue arguing.

When shopkeeper Chang started to speak again, he whispered intently: "Brother Su, how are you doing lately?"

Su Wenqi frowned, then turned his head and murmured: "It's okay, where is Brother Lian Heng?"

"I'm not very good."

"Huh? What happened?"

"Japanese people are hooking up with people everywhere in the provincial capital. I can't sleep well."

Su Wenqi was a smart man. He was slightly startled, and then asked in a low voice: "Do you know?"

Jiang Lianheng deliberately asked, "What do I know?"

Su Wenqi pursed his lips, as if there was no need to hide anything, and said, "I met Miyata Ryuji last night."

"What do you mean?"

"It's not interesting. Brother Lian Heng, I said I didn't want to get involved in Jianghu affairs, and I didn't lie to you."

"Hey! Brother Su, it's not that I don't believe you, you have to tell me why, right?"

"The Japanese plan to fund the 'reduction'."

Jiang Lianheng turned his head sharply and said with an incredulous look on his face: "You have really healed your scar and forgot about the pain! Haven't you suffered enough in the Year of Xinhai?"

Su Wenqi whispered: "Of course I have suffered enough. Didn't you see that I kept speaking? However, resisting the imperial system is the general trend, and we should all do our part."

"Brother Su, that's a devil!"

"Then what's the matter? Didn't you say that those who eat the devil's food, use the devil's gun, and kill the devil are called cows? I don't care what the devil thinks, as long as they are willing to pay to maintain the republic, I will cooperate."

Jiang Lian clicked his tongue and asked, "What did Miyata Ryuuji tell you?"

Su Wenqi pondered for a long time, but shook his head: "Brother Lian Heng, I'm sorry, I can't tell you. But I can assure you that I have no interest in competing with you for status in the world."

"Fuck!" Jiang Lianheng cursed in a low voice, "I really don't understand you. You just let the young master live your life. Why do you have to go through this muddy water?"

Su Wenqi seemed speechless and just sighed silently.

The argument in the conference room ended quickly.

The president of the Chamber of Commerce smiled and asked: "Lian Gong, can you say a few words? Lian Gong?"

After shouting several times in succession, Jiang Lianheng realized that the president was calling him.

He stood up in a hurry and said, "I have nothing to say. I just came here today to watch the excitement."

This is the truth.

However, the speaker has no intention, but the listener has intention.

The business representatives present had all heard that Jiang Lianheng was related to Zhang Laogao. At this time, they could not help but suspect that he had come secretly to count those who opposed the monarchy. In order to avoid trouble, everyone had to hurriedly express their support for the authorities' decision. President Fang said that he was in favor. emperor.

The meeting ended and Jiang Lianheng left the venue.

Although Su Wenqi repeatedly emphasized that the Su family had no intention of competing with him, it still did not dispel his concerns.

Unexpectedly, one wave came after another.

As soon as he walked out of the Chamber of Commerce building and was about to get into the carriage, he saw Wang Zhengnan running towards this direction.

"Brother Dao, Brother Dao!" Nanfeng gasped, "You... go back to the company, someone is looking for you!"

Jiang Lianheng frowned and asked, "Who is it? Is it worth running like this?"

Wang Zhengnan leaned on his knee with one hand and pointed the other hand in the direction of the west of the city.

"Say...say that he is...the fifth master of Rong!"

(End of this chapter)