And he shook his head after reading the letter, thinking that although he had a relationship with Xiang Shuai, how could he meddle in the internal affairs of the Qing court.

Not to mention anything else, after Pei Dazhong was promoted to the Taoist platform, did he have his own considerations about the prefect candidate?

Never touch someone else's cake to make the friendship last forever.

Besides, compared to the business in Yangzhou, Shanghai is the top priority.

So he said to Zhou Ada: "When you go back, tell Mr. Gao, just say that I have reserved a house for Chen Dayou in Shanghai, but it is inconvenient to say more about the affairs of officialdom, maybe there will be a turnaround, but I can't be in a hurry." In addition, let him euphemistically say, in fact, I hope that Chen Dayou has been in Yangzhou, so there will be a good reward. ”

Then he said, "By the way, there's another thing. ”

The fish, which had been pricking up its ears, suddenly panicked and almost didn't knock over the teacup.

What disappointed her was that Han Huaiyi and her father were still talking about official business.

Han Huaiyi explained to Zhou Ada: "You go back and ask Mr. Gao to step up the preparation of the thirty ingots boats, ready to send grain to Shanghai at any time." Because the Shi family's list in Tianjin was won by us. ”

"Okay." But Zhou Ada hoped that the young master would write a note, lest he forget.

"It's okay, anyway, you won't leave for a while, and let the fish do your filial piety, and I'll give it to you after I get it." As Han Huaiyi was talking, the phone rang quickly, and when he picked it up, there was a burst of cheers outside.

On the phone, Wei Yungong said excitedly: "Huaiyi, I was discussing with you, and this ship is here." Five, five ironclads. ”

When Han Huaiyi put down the phone and went out, he saw how many people were running to the pidgin.

And with the naked eye, a few miles away the pidgin river can be seen with a few thick clouds of smoke rising.

Then there was a flurry of whistles.

"It's Mr. Han's ship, it's amazing, it's such a big iron armor."

"Manager Jiang said before that he wanted to recruit sailors, and the feeling is that there are still ships and ironclad fleets!"

When the people who put down their work and ran to see the Western scenery were discussing, Jiang Wenwu threw his hand at Han Huaiyi: "Congratulations to Mr. Han." ”

Someone took the lead.

Seeing this, the people around also stopped and said together, "Congratulations to Mr. Han." ”

Han Huaiyi laughed: "Let's go and have a look, and add some meat to the old and young masters tonight." ”

This sentence is a hundred taels of silver out.

But this money is spent festively.

Thank you Mr. Han for the tsunami around you!

Zhou Ada took his daughter to the side, looking at the second young master in front of the crowd, listening to the heartfelt cheers and joy of those people.

He muttered, "The second young master of our family has become a big climate." ”

"That's not all, Dad." Yu'er proudly stretched out his white finger with him and told Zhou Ada that the second young master still has three docks, hundreds of houses, and a big world and a club.

"How much does that cost, where did he get the money?"

"Someone wanted to calculate the second young master before, but he knocked hundreds of thousands of taels of silver."

"Horses are not fertilized without weeds, and horses are not fertilized without weeds! I'll just say it. Zhou Ada's braids were curled, and he was not at all worried about whether the extortion of the loser would cause any consequences.

He only asked his daughter curiously: "Which one doesn't open his eyes to provoke him?" These people don't have a lot of money and have nowhere to go. ”

Yu'er covered her mouth and snickered, not daring to tell him that Han Huaiyi still owed hundreds of thousands of loans.

However, she knew the inside story that these were not a matter for the layout of the second young master.

Ten minutes later, the group reached the shore.

Woo – the whistle whistles for a long time.

I saw that the ironclad ship on the vast water was slowly approaching the north.

Wei Yungong stood on the side of the pidgin, and Han Huaiyi took Zhou Ada and others to stand on the south bank of the pidgin.

On the huge hulls of three ships of 3,000 tons, one of 2,500 tons, and two ships of 1,000 tons, the signs of "Rome-Xinyihe" on the boats specially made by foreigners according to Han Huaiyi's request were clear and eye-catching.

The French ships came to Shanghai from the south and entered the port from Pudong against the current.

Therefore, the people in Shanghai, as well as the people in the two concessions on the pidgin side, had already seen this situation before.

For a time, the city was full of Han Charlie.

After hearing the news yesterday, several foreign banks that discussed funding matters with the public board authorities hurriedly took the initiative to communicate with Fei Volli again.

Because they saw the strength of the new Rome.

Although they are engaged in finance, they actually have a deep understanding of various industries.

So as soon as they saw the ship, they knew that the value of New Rome had increased at least fivefold!

Because if five ships are traded, how much value will be created in a year, how can they not hurry up and hold such a gold owner?

And at this time, Devimon is with Mitsui Cheng.

The Japanese did not give up on him, because the British vice-consul, although recently unlucky.

But Mitsui prefers to send charcoal in the snow.

Moreover, he must also be held accountable for Akihiro Yamaguchi's self-assertion against the Americans at that time, thus exacerbating Devimen's situation.

After hearing that Han Huaiyi had five more sea ships, Deweimen's face turned black directly.

He said angrily: "Mitsui, a lot of Charlie Han's funds are empty, he can't withstand any wind and waves now, you should stick to your previous proposition, as long as you destroy his shipload, he will be finished." ”

"A shipload of cargo is not a matter for him, and with his current reputation and status, those merchants will be tolerant of him." Mitsui said wisely.

Devimen, however, disagrees: "If one boat is not enough, there are two ships." Do you want you to control China's open seas, but the largest shipping fleet belongs to a Chinese? ”

"Mr. Deweimen, can you let me think about it, in addition, Charlie Han is not so simple as Chinese, you should know very well, don't be blinded by hatred."

Devimen, who needed support, couldn't wait to flip the table, but he could only endure it.

However, Devimen's words did touch Mitsui Cheng.

Yes, it would be bad for him to be too strong for Charlie Han.

He lit a cigarette and pondered.

Devimon also calmed down at this moment, pondering the recent rumors in Shanghai about some of Charlie Han's business plans.

He didn't believe that Hartung was so willing to give up the French Concession to Charlie Han, which was as rich as gold and silver.

And Baochang, who was picked up by Fivoli, at least has a background as the French governor of East Indochina!

Thinking of this, he and Mitsui Cheng said another situation: "If I convince Baochang to help Bouvier, who is not willing to be lonely, will you be able to create some trouble for Charlie Han's capital chain?" Compared to Charlie Han, the bankrupt Loebon should be your best partner, Mr. Mitsui. ”

After Baochang lost power, Fei Volli covered the sky with one hand.

Bouvier was very aware of the situation that Bouvier was dissatisfied with because of this, and after thinking about some situations, he raised his head when he heard this: "If you can get the relationship behind Baochang to clearly support Buville." I asked the Japanese Navy to seize his fleet. ”

"No, he should be given a list that he can't refuse, and then he should be asked to make compensation!" Devimon said harshly.