Chapter 1159 (First update, please subscribe)
The words "What does it have to do with me" made Zuo Xiaoxun look at him, then nodded slightly.
"Indeed, it really has nothing to do with Brother Li."
Don't tell lies in front of a real person. For Zuo Xiaoxun, who has returned to China to do business for several years and even won the title of "Textile King", he certainly knows why Li Jingfang said that.
"That's why I asked you to come to the Northeast."
Looking at Zuo Xiaoxun with a smile, Li Jingfang spoke directly.
"The Northeast is a hot land, and it needs wealthy people like Brother Zuo to come and invest here!"
Why did Li Jingfang take over from Zuo Xiaoxun?
Because his identity is not simple!
The son of the imperial prime minister.
Although he is only the vice president of the Empire Chamber of Commerce in China, everyone knows that he feels that the president has too much work to do and does not want to be the president. However, all the businessmen in China follow his lead.
As long as he is willing to invest in Northeast China, other Ming merchants will certainly be willing to invest in Northeast China. In particular, banks like HSBC and Empire will certainly be willing to provide loans.
What is the most important thing these days?
It's money!
It's a factory!
Why was the Li family able to seize the world?
Isn’t it relying on Xuhai’s coal, iron mines and factories?
Without the coal mines in Lieshan, Huaibei, the iron mines in Liguoyi, and the various factories on both sides of the railway line from Haizhou to Yingzhou, how could the Li family take over the world?
You’re dreaming!
“Come here to invest?”
Zuo Xiaoxun glanced at the unformed steel city outside the car window and said in surprise.
"Brother Li, you think too highly of me. Although some people have given me the title of "textile king", you know that factory only has 260,000 spindles. The factory has been expanding in recent years, and almost all the profits have been used to pay interest and investment..."
Zuo Xiaoxun shook his head repeatedly. What was he most afraid of now? If the funding chain was cut off one day, it would be the end of him.
The title of "Textile King" seems very glamorous, but only the textile king himself knows what is behind this glamour.
It's a bank loan of millions.
But if there is any disturbance, he, the real estate tycoon, will immediately become a bankrupt king. Therefore, he is very cautious about continuing to expand his investment.
"Brother Zuo, you are being modest to me again."
Li Jingfang said with a smile.
"Your factory is in Yingzhou. You buy cotton locally and spin it into yarn. The cotton yarn and cotton cloth you produce are transported to southern Henan and Huguang by rail, and then sold to Sichuan via Wuchang and the Yangtze River..."
Holding the wine glass, Li Jingfang looked at Zuo Xiaoxun and said.
"When Zhao Tianfeng was running the Westernization Movement, he suggested to my father that he set up factories along the railway line. In recent years, whether it is Chinese businessmen or foreign businessmen, most of the investments are from Haizhou to Xuzhou, or from Xuzhou to Zhengzhou, or from Xuzhou to Yingzhou, which are the so-called Four Westernization States. Almost all of them are invested along the railway line."
On the surface, the "Four Western Provinces" were along the railway line, but in reality, they were all areas that the Li family could directly control. The factories and mines in the areas controlled by the Li family not only brought rich economic returns to Mr. Li, but also eventually became the capital for Mr. Li's rise.
People like to gather together, and the same is true for factories and enterprises. In the past nearly twenty years, both foreigners and Chinese businessmen themselves like to invest in the four states, and it is still the same now.
"This steel company right in front of us, if it weren't for the fact that the iron mine in Dagu Mountain couldn't be moved, it probably wouldn't have ended up here. You know, at the beginning, many people in the court advocated building the iron factory in Haizhou."
Why build it in Haizhou? The simple reason is that it feels more reassuring to have such a big factory nearby!
But in the end, it was opposed by investors. All steel mills either use coal or iron, and no one would go far away if conditions permit.
With a slight raise of his lips, Li Jingfang said.
"People tend to gather together, and so do factories. If there is no leader, it will be impossible for me to start an industry in the Northeast. No one is willing to invest in this cold place, so..."
Turning his gaze to Zuo Xiaoxun, Li Jingfang smiled.
"I want to borrow your reputation for a little while."
"Borrow my reputation?"
Zuo Xiaoxun said in surprise.
"Yes, it's your reputation as the 'textile king'. There is coal and iron in Liaodong. There are iron mines in Dagushan, and there are coal mines nearby. Are you interested in investing in coal mines here?"
Li Jingfang said directly.
"Don't worry about the money. As long as you are willing to invest, there will naturally be banks willing to provide loans."
A person is a name, a tree is a shadow. How could the bank not lend money to the great Master Zuo who wanted to open a coal mine? Moreover, even if no bank was willing to lend, Li Jingfang would still pay the money.
“Invest in coal mines?”
Looking at Li Jingfang, the eldest son of Emperor Li, Zuo Xiaoxun thought for a moment and asked.
"I'm afraid that Brother Li wants more than just this!"
Investing in coal mines is a sure-win business. Li Jingfang must have some ulterior motive when he held the money in front of him with both hands.
"My dear brother, you are so wise that I can't hide anything from you."
Li Jingfang said with a smile.
"In addition to the coal mine, I also hope that you can invest in a few factories here. The specific factories will be managed by you. As long as you are willing to invest, it will be fine. With you as the leader, you will naturally be able to lead the flock. What do you think?"
Li Jingfang took a sip of wine with a smile and looked straight at Zuo Xiaoxun, as if waiting for his answer. Seeing that he didn't speak, he spoke again.
"There's no rush. Just think about it, and give me your answer when you've made up your mind."
After Zuo Xiaoxun left, Li Jingfang looked out the window thoughtfully. Just then, the door of the carriage opened and someone walked in from another carriage.
"Sir, what does Master Zuo say?"
The person who came spoke Mandarin with a Hunan accent. He was none other than Li Jingfang's aide Wang Kaiyun.
“It’s not clear yet.”
Li Jingfang said without raising his head.
"Mr. Wang, do you think this is really useful?"
"Whether it is useful or not, you won't know until you use it. Zuo Xiaoxun is the son of Zuo Jigao and the vice president of the Mingshang Chamber of Commerce. No one can compare to him in terms of prestige among the Mingshang. The Mingshang have money and technology. As long as they are willing to invest in the Northeast, your Excellency will have no worries about not achieving your great cause."
great cause!
Repeating these two words in his mind, Li Jingfang stared at Wang Kaiyun and sneered.
"This is the second time Mr. Wang has mentioned these two words in front of me!"
When was the last time?
The last time, he was still the eldest son of the Li family. It was he who instigated him and the Liu Ming faction to make a "military remonstrance" and then took advantage of the situation to seize the world.
His father became the emperor, but what about him? He got nothing!
And now?
He is the eldest son of the emperor, but so what?
What does the so-called great cause have to do with him?
"It worked last time!"
Wang Kaiyun sat in front of Li Jingfang with a smile, looked out of the car window, looked at the hot land shrouded in smoke and said proudly.
"Sir, don't look at the desolate people here now, but as long as you work hard for ten years, the Northeast will be as rich as the south of the Yangtze River. With the rice, steel and industry of the Northeast, there is no need to worry about not achieving your great cause. In addition, you have many old friends in the army, and with the support of the Northeast, even if the emperor has selfish motives, for the sake of the world, he will definitely give the throne of crown prince to you."
"I hope so!"
Li Jingfang said casually.
"You said on the way that you would resign when you arrive in Liaodong. Where are you going to go after leaving me, Mr. Wang?"
(End of this chapter)
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