Super dictator.

On June 1895, 6, a private company named Kuaima Freight Company was newly registered in Tianjin with a capital of 20 taels.

In China at this time, after so many years of Westernization Movement influence, private capital began to be enthusiastic about investing in factories.

However, due to the continuous erosion of foreign capital, the country's economic lifeline is almost in the hands of the big powers. The imperial court encourages the private sector to open factories and enterprises. In particular, Guangxu is now making great efforts to reform and change China's backwardness. .

First of all, in terms of economy, private businesses were advocated, and rumors spread within the imperial court that the National Bank was to be established.

In the original history, that is, next year, China Merchants Bank, China's first government-supervised commercial bank, will also be established.

And even after Cixi launched the [-] coup, although the State Administration of Agriculture, Industry and Commerce was abolished, the imperial court's policy on opening factories and companies has not changed much, and it is still a supportive attitude. All Cixi wants is not to allow people to tamper with her politically. Benefit.

The head office of this fast horse freight company is named Yan Dunyuan, but they just bought a dilapidated warehouse and two small houses.

At first, no one would have noticed, but on the opening day, the citizens of Tianjin were extremely surprised. Wang Wenshao, the governor of Zhili, and Li Hongzhang, who was still waiting to reorganize the Huai army in Tianjin, both sent congratulatory gifts for the opening speech. Sheng Xuanhuai, the general office of the China Merchants Group, did not drop congratulatory gifts either.

It would be impossible not to cause a stir, and other officials, big and small, immediately sent congratulatory gifts.

For a while, the citizens speculated about the company's background. When they learned that Kuaima Freight Company had not yet launched its business, and the company only had two small freighters, and one of them was still scrapped, countless people didn't know what to say. , I thought it was the young master playing a game of playing house.

The other 30-ton freighter is an old ship that Wei Jichen bought from China Merchants Shipping for a very small price. China Merchants Shipping is definitely a giant now. After liquidating its assets, it must have several million taels. Its shipping business has already started To North America, Europe and other places.

Even Singapore has its Nanyang branch, and now it is investing heavily in other industries. The government and business are integrated, and it is convenient to handle affairs.

Sheng Xuanhuai was surprised when he heard that Wei Jichen had opened such a small freight company, and then found it very funny, but since he was also in the Beiyang department, he still gave him some support.

What's more, Yan Dunyuan was originally Li Hongzhang's aide, and he has many connections, so Wei Jichen's small company can be opened as a leather bag company, just want to make money, I don't know if it will be the year of the monkey.

Wei Jichen had already returned from Qinhuangdao and headed for Dagu. The soldiers of the Dingliao army had been recruited in sevens and eighties, and they were waiting to be gathered together.

Beiyang Minister Wang Wenshao, after seeking Liu Buchan's opinion, also agreed that the Beiyang Fleet would transport the Dingliao Army by sea to enter Liaodong as soon as possible.

And Wang Huaiqing was ordered by Wei Jichen to pick up Su Zhiniang and more than 100 soldiers recruited from the hometown. The army will finally meet at Dagukou and then go north in one fell swoop.

Wei Jichen was relaxed after he was busy with important matters, but he didn't expect to encounter a small trouble today.

"Walking from the north to the west, from the south to the sea, I can see that Fusheng is always empty, the sky is empty, and the earth is also empty..."

Wei Jichen, Duan Qirui, Li Chun and others were galloping towards Tianjin on horseback when a melodious and profound singing sound suddenly came from the front.

Not long after, I saw an old monk with white eyebrows and beard appearing at the intersection with a rosary in his hand, wearing a cassock, lighting an incense ring, and drifting towards him.

Seeing that he was getting old, Wei Jichen was afraid of bumping into the old monk, so he pulled the reins, stopped his mount, stopped moving, and waited for him to pass by first.

Unexpectedly, the old monk met everyone in a short while, but he stopped in front of Wei Jichen's horse all of a sudden, his eyes were not moving, and he clasped his hands together and saluted: "Amitabha, the Buddha said, only looking back 500 times in the past life can be exchanged for the present life." Passing by once, donating to the Lord, giving good morals, helping relatives and relatives, and acting flawlessly, is the most auspicious."

Wei Jichen was taken aback, and looked at Duan Qirui. He knew that Duan Qirui's family believed in Buddhism, and he himself seemed to be gradually becoming a Buddhist.

"My lord, he is asking you for alms." Duan Qirui replied, staring at the old monk's calm eyes like ancient wells.

Wei Jichen smiled, took out a few coins from his pocket, and gestured to hand them to him.

But the old monk didn't answer, shook his head and said: "People in the world have a lot of gold, I love Shi Najing, gold is so disturbing, you can see the true nature."

Wei Jichen was stunned, since you didn't ask for gold and silver, why did you come to make a fortune with me.

"Master, I have nothing but gold and silver. If the master doesn't ask for it, please get out of the way."

"The benefactor is short. The benefactor has a murderous aura and a strong hostility. I don't ask for anything else, but I just ask the benefactor to give me some hostility?" The old monk said solemnly.

It seems that this old monk came here to trouble him on purpose.

Wei Jichen narrowed his eyes slightly, turned around and said to his followers, "Let's go."

Wei Jichen turned his horse slightly, trying to pass by the old monk, but the old monk seemed to want to make trouble with him, so he moved a step sideways and stood in front of Wei Jichen's horse again, almost being bumped by the horse. Fortunately, Wei Jichen His sharp eyes and quick hands saved him from a catastrophe.

"Old monk, are you really desperate?" Wei Jichen asked angrily.

"How can I leave if I don't take some hostility from the benefactor!" The old monk seemed to have not seen the danger just now, and he still spoke peacefully.

Seeing that he was looking for trouble, Wei Jichen smiled angrily, "Hate! Hmph, if you have the ability, just take it from me."

"As the benefactor said." The old monk retreated a little to the side of the road, Wei Jichen was a little puzzled, but seeing that he no longer stopped him, he stopped his troubles, put his horse on his back, and led the crowd to gallop.

After walking for several miles, Wei Jichen was disturbed by the old monk's words, turned around and asked Duan Qirui, "Could it be that I look murderous, why did the old monk say that I have a murderous and hostile spirit?"

Duan Qirui thought for a while, then replied with a smile: "My lord is now so famous all over the world, that old monk might know you."

Wei Jichen nodded when he heard the words. The old monk must know his identity, so he dared to come here to pretend to be a ghost.

"My lord, look, that monk is following up." Li Chun, who was riding at the back, exclaimed, shaking his finger backwards.

Wei Jichen looked in the direction he pointed, and saw the old monk following him on the slope of the mountain at a leisurely pace.

"Don't worry about him, it's not far from Tianjin City, maybe he's going to Tianjin City too." Wei Jichen replied indifferently.

After passing through Tianjin and reaching Dagu, Wei Jichen had almost forgotten about it.

At this time, Dagukou had long been a large place for garrisoning troops, with horses hissing, flags flying, and soldiers coming and going.

The more than 6000 soldiers of the Dingliao Army came from all over the country one after another, and they could arrive in three to five days.

In the hall of the Dagu General Army Yamen, Wei Jichen was expressing his gratitude to Luo Rongguang for his help these days.

Ruan Zhongshu, the general manager of the Ordnance Bureau, walked in with a happy face after the notification.

"My lord, the first batch of new Mauser rifles and Krupp 37 fast guns have arrived and are waiting for your lord to receive them. In addition, more than a dozen German instructors have come together." Ruan Zhongshu panted and said excitedly, obviously Just ran over here.

"Oh, how many have you brought?" That's why Wei Jichen is going to be named under the name of training the new army. Look, the new weapons and ammunition are all tilted towards the new army.

In view of the variety of weapons in the Huai Army, Wei Jichen strongly demanded that the Liao Army use standard weapons. The Military Affairs Office had the full support of Li Hongzhang. After careful consideration, the 92-type Mauser rifle fell into Wei Jichen's eyes. Wei Jichen chose the 92-type Mauser rifle, because he knew that the k1898 rifle produced by Mauser in 98 was used in the German army until World War II.

Naturally, Wei Jichen will not let go of such a classic series of guns. In addition, Beiyang bought old Mauser and Krupp guns from Germany, and has a good foundation for cooperation with Mauser and Krupp. This is naturally a matter of course. Things.

In this era, there are no technological restrictions, such as restrictions on the export of weapons. Others would like you to buy them. As long as you have money, you can buy a lot of the latest weapons.

"Five thousand pieces, and countless ammunition." Ruan Zhongshu said happily, thinking in his heart: This imperial court has really spent a lot of money. On the one hand, it has to pay the Japanese people compensation, and on the other hand, it is willing to spend such a large amount of money.

As everyone knows, some of these guns had already been bought back during the war last year, but it was too late to transport them to the battlefield.

"Come on, let's go and have a look." Wei Jichen stood up and said with a smile.

Luo Rongguang also stood up enviously, and said with a smile: "The imperial court really cares about the Dingliao army, I will go and have a look."

Luo Rongguang had stayed in Gordon's foreign gun team, and he was one of the first Chinese generals who had seen the power of foreign guns and cannons. He had a deep understanding of strong ships and cannons.

The group went to the arsenal, and Wei Jichen asked as he walked, "Are there any German instructors who understand Chinese?"

Although there are translators by the side at any time, the translators are not professional military talents. When the German instructors train the soldiers, the orders given by the German instructors may change after they are relayed.

"The leader can speak Chinese." Ruan Zhongshu didn't seem to like the German instructor very much.

Seeing Wei Jichen looking at him curiously, Ruan Zhongshu explained: "These Germans not only look arrogant, but also don't understand the rules. I originally asked them to come to visit the Lord, but I didn't expect that after they came, they would go to the Went to the training ground, we spent a lot of money to invite them to come."

"The Germans went to the playground?" Wei Jichen was taken aback, then stopped and said, "Then let's go to the playground first."

The German army is recognized as the number one army in the world today, and the Germans are rigorous and conscientious in their work. Wei Jichen is in favor of hiring them. However, some customs and customs of the two countries are different. Wei Jichen is afraid that those German instructors will make some mistakes after going to the training ground. things come.

A moment later, Wei Jichen and others appeared outside the training ground.