Back to the Republic of China as a commander

Perhaps the most indispensable thing in Shanghai in the Republic of China era was a tycoon. Shi Liangcai was one of the tycoons, and a very important one, a newspaper tycoon.

The word tycoon appeared in Shanghai in the late Qing Dynasty. It is a Shanghai dialect that specifically refers to a gang leader or a wealthy official who dominates one side.However, the term "tycoon" is not a "local product" in China. In the middle of the 19th century, the British John Hanson (Johna Hanson, 1803--1882) invented a two-wheeled carriage that drove behind the car, and named the carriage "Hangson" after himself. It has been improved to become a luxury private carriage.With the opening of Shanghai, the luxury private carriages of Hengsheng entered Shanghai after 1880, and they were called "Hensun's beautiful carriages".According to the statistics in 1900, there were less than 10 people in Shanghai owning "Hensmey carriages" at that time, and all of them were directors of the Ministry of Industry and Bureau or foreign businessmen.The first person among the Chinese to own "Hensmey" was Shi Liangcai, the owner of "Shenzhen", and he bought it from a German at a high price of several 10 taels.So the Shanghainese called the person who owns this kind of carriage a tycoon.Later, it was extended and the person who ruled the roost was called a tycoon, and it has been used until today.

Shi Liangcai, a well-known repairman, was born in Jiangning. In the third year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty (1864), his father moved to Sijing Town, Lou County, Songjiang Prefecture, and opened a Taihetang traditional Chinese medicine store, so he was registered in Lou County.In his early years, Yingwu was a scholar in the 25th year of Guangxu (1899).After the Reform Movement of 27, influenced by the Reform Thought, he gave up the imperial examination, and was admitted to Hangzhou Silkworm Academy in the 1901th year of Guangxu (30).Returning home on annual leave, raised funds with local people to establish Yangzheng Primary School in Sijing.After graduating from Sericulture Academy, he established a women's sericulture school in Shanghai in the 1904th year of Guangxu (34) (later the school moved to Hushuguan, Suzhou).At the same time, he successively taught in Nanyang Middle School, Yucai School, Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau Ordnance School, Wuben Girls' School, and initiated the Jiangsu Academic Affairs Federation with Huang Yanpei and others.In order to oppose the Qing government borrowing money from foreign powers to build roads, he participated in the movement to take back road rights. He was elected as a director of Jiangsu Railway Company and once went to the site of Shihudang Bridge to draw pictures.In the 1908th year of Guangxu (1912), he served as the chief writer of "Times".After the outbreak of the Revolution of 5, he participated in the Jiangsu Independence Movement and responded to the revolution. He cleaned up the finances of the Jiangguan Customs and was elected as a member of the Jiangsu Provincial Assembly.In the first year of the Republic of China (1916), he took over the "Declaration" and served as the general manager.From the [-]th year of the Republic of China ([-]), the shares of Zhang Jian and others in "Shenbao" were paid off, so that "Shenbao" got rid of the influence of Zhang Jian and others.

Generally speaking, it is not necessary to do such a job in the interview. However, because the "Shenzhen" has published articles criticizing the relationship with the Nationalist government, Wang Zhenyu has been reluctant to accept the "Shenzhen" interview.As a last resort, in order to win Wang Zhenyu, Shi Liang went out in person.

Or how to say that a person's appearance is very important. Shi Liangcai's face has a broad forehead, thick ears, thick nose, and a lucky person, but the layout of the facial features is very cramped, which belongs to the lack of blessings.Wang Zhenyu has seen such a face in later generations, one of his father's comrades-in-arms is a man with good character and a smooth life.But then it didn't work. After 41, my wife died first, and then I also got cancer, which makes people feel sad.As soon as Wang Zhenyu saw Shi Liangcai, he thought of his father's comrades-in-arms, and then he thought about the ending of Shi Liangcai in history, and he didn't think it was strange. It really is the appearance that determines the fate!

Shi Liangcai: "Chairman Wang, it is an honor to have an exclusive interview with you!"

Wang Zhenyu: "I should say that I am honored. As far as I know, Boss Shi usually does not come out to do interviews, at most he writes an article in a newspaper or something."

Shi Liangcai: "Hehe, there is no way. My reporter has asked to see you many times, but I have never obtained permission, and you are a public figure that everyone cares about. For the benefit and needs of the public, Shi can only be cheeky. I have come to see you, and I hope it will be convenient for you in the future."

Wang Zhenyu smiled and said: "It's not that I don't give convenience. You declare now that you have a small scolding every three days, and a big scolding every five days. The entire national government is about to be scolded as a grandson. How dare you make it easy for me like this? Did you come up to me and point your nose at me and call me a national traitor?"

Shi Liangcai was very surprised by Wang Zhenyu's frankness: "It's not that we like to curse people, but we received a message through friends in the concession that our country is preparing to participate in the European War, and then we will use national interests as collateral to get enough money." Is it true that you can borrow a large amount of money and then organize and train the participating troops?"

"Is this the start of asking questions?" Wang Zhenyu asked with a smile.

Shi Liangcai: "Yes, it can be regarded as starting to ask questions. I hope you can tell the truth."

Wang Zhenyu nodded and said, "Yes, this is indeed the case, and the Beiyang government has declared war on Germany, so sending troops to join the war is just a matter of course."

Shi Liangcai shook his head and said, "But as far as I know, you big guys are not planning to go to Europe to fight in Europe, but you want to expand your own armaments and then start the pace of unification by force, don't you?"

Wang Zhenyu smiled: "Mr. Shi really hit the nail on the head when he saw the problem. It is indeed the case. At least Duan Qirui and the others in the north are fighting for the purpose of going south to beat me."

Shi Liangcai seemed dissatisfied with this answer, and he continued to ask persistently: "Then Chairman Wang, how about you? It is said that you are cooperating with the French to organize a huge army to join the war. Isn't the purpose of the participating army also to unify by force?"

Wang Zhenyu asked with great interest: "Mr. Shi, isn't it good to unify by force? Does it mean that our country must be divided?"

"Separation is certainly not good, but once the war started, you generals fought back and forth, and the common people were displaced, and the people all over the world suffered." Shi Liangcai replied compassionately.

Wang Zhenyu: "I agree with Mr. Shi's point of view, so I can make a guarantee here that if the national government organizes and trains the participating army, then this army will not be used for the civil war, but will be sent to the real Go to Europe, join the European war."

Shi Liangcai was shocked when he heard the words: "Are you serious? Chairman Wang! Then you are not afraid that the north will attack you!"

Wang Zhenyu shook his head and said: "Soldiers come to block the water and cover them with soil. If he wants to go south to unify by force, what can I do? It's nothing more than a war."

"Chairman Wang really looks like a general." Shi Liangcai nodded and gave a small compliment.But he always felt that something was wrong, going to Europe to join the war?

Shi Liangcai exclaimed in surprise, "You said just now that you would send the national government's participating troops to Europe to participate in the war?"

Wang Zhenyu said with a smile: "I think I should be proud of being able to surprise a well-informed person like Mr. Shi."

Shi Liangcai couldn't care less about his demeanor: "Don't talk about this with me, I heard right just now, you want to send our army to Europe to participate in their wars with the big powers? This is a big deal? You know How strong are the armies of the great powers? Do you know how many people have died in the European War? That battle was not a small one like ours. It is normal for millions of people to die in one battle. Just our old China How many of our troops are not enough to die? And this combat power..."

Wang Zhenyu quickly stopped, not taking such a prestige: "Mr. Shi, there are some things that we know we can't do, but we have to do it. If we don't contribute to this European war, how will we gain the respect of the big powers and talk about the rise of China. Some blood must be shed, and some price must be paid!"

Shi Liangcai blushed and said rudely: "I object, you are taking other people's lives to add luster to your own political life, you are simply trampling on life."

Wang Zhenyu shrugged his shoulders indifferently and said: "That is your power, Mr. Shi, and my plan will continue. This is not a matter of personal honor or disgrace, but a matter of the life and death of the country and the nation. Well, that's all for today's conversation. , I’m going to meet some friends later.”

Shi Liangcai got up and said, "I will disclose this matter in the declaration, and I will call on the people to resist your wrong decision." After finishing speaking, he left angrily.

Wang Zhenyu glanced at Shi Liangcai's back and said, what a rude and stubborn person, thanks to you being older than me.

After Wang Zhenyu left, he got into a Ford car. This car was refitted with bulletproof steel plates, and even the glass was replaced with steel plates.This is also something that can't be helped, Shanghai is no better than Anjiang and Wuhan, if any desperadoes come out and fight themselves desperately, it will be troublesome.In addition to the Ford, there were four other vehicles on guard.On the way, Wang Yaqiao got into the car.

"Chairman, you have worked hard." Wang Yaqiao has been considered a man of influence in Shanghai recently, but he is still polite when he meets Wang Zhenyu.

Wang Zhenyu nodded, "With the help of you brothers, it's nothing hard. I called you here because the bankers in Shanghai are not very obedient recently. I guess they are not afraid of them through normal channels, so you have to think of a way for me to solve this problem. question."

Wang Yaqiao nodded and said: "Understood, the students will do it now (Wang Yaqiao now has a student status at the Army University of the Wuhan Youth Army, so he can call himself a student)!"

Wang Zhenyu didn't call to stop, but continued to ask: "Recently, how is your Jiangnan Station doing with regard to Japan's intelligence work?"

Wang Yaqiao: "It's more difficult, not to mention the lack of manpower, and the funding is also very tight."

Wang Zhenyu: "Don't always stare at yourself. As far as I know, there seem to be many North Koreans in exile in Shanghai after the subjugation of the country. As for the funds, the income of the Sanxin Company will come from you in the future."

Wang Yaqiao's eyes lit up when he heard this, and his whole mind was opened: "Students understand, students will do it now."

After Wang Yaqiao got out of the car, Chen Bulei, who was sitting on the passenger seat, turned his head and asked, "Chairman, where are we going now?"

Wang Zhenyu leaned his head on his back and said, "Go and meet the British and French. Didn't the French Minister Kant go south secretly? We will go to the concession to meet him. The matter of organizing and training the participating troops should be accelerated. Foreign devils, I haven’t sent instructors so far. How can I send the army to Europe next year with this efficiency. l In addition, the matter of independent tariffs has to be discussed with others. These foreigners are simply untrustworthy. Understand, he is even more foolish than you."

Chen Bulei understood the rules. He nodded and signaled the driver to drive to the French Concession without saying a word.