The journey starts from the Titanic

"Sir, this is not quite in line with the regulations. But I guarantee that all accounts are clear, and if you think the name of the trading house is inappropriate, I will change it immediately!"

Duncan looked at Situ Nan with a frank expression. He had held these words in his heart for a long time, and he felt more relaxed when he said it.

"No, no, no! Mr. Duncan, you did a good job! I'm very satisfied! I didn't expect you to do so much. You are really... a good person!"

Situ Nan smiled, unexpectedly found a talent.The cotton industry in Egypt is second only to the Suez Canal. Duncan can think of starting a cotton trade with South China, which shows that this person has a strong enterprising spirit.Ambitious talents naturally use reasonable interests to win over each other.

"Since the Duncan firm is developing well, continue to let you manage it! At the same time, you will get 10% of the shares, which is a reasonable remuneration. What do you think? Duncan Taipan!"

Situ Nan smiled, paying attention to Duncan's eyes secretly, thinking: 10% of the shares are already very rich, if you are not satisfied, you can only change.

Taipan is actually the general manager (president) of the foreign (commercial) firm. Duncan was exasperated when he heard that Situ Nan guaranteed his position and transferred 10% of the shares.

He also felt that this was what he deserved, but he didn't expect that Situ Nan's shots were so generous and far exceeded his expectations.

"I am happy to serve you! Boss!" Duncan bowed slightly, looked at Situ Nan gratefully, and vowed that Duncan's firm would be carried forward.

"Okay! Mr. Duncan, I have to say that you gave me a big surprise. I want to talk to you about the development of Duncan. First of all, I want to tell you that I will invest in the textile company in the East. Wannan Huayuan takes a stake in Duncan Commercial Bank, and Duncan Commercial Bank will export cotton at preferential prices. Can you accept this?"

Situ Nan paused, looking at Duncan's frowning brows, his face was displeased, and he smiled slightly, and explained, "It's true that I have huge textile factories in South China and China, and my annual demand for cotton far exceeds the current Duncan firm. I think you should see a huge oriental market!"

"Of course! This is a huge opportunity for Duncan Firm!" Duncan smiled and happily accepted Situ Nan's suggestion.

The Duncan firm is a Shanghai-based Dasheng Yarn Factory, also known as Dasheng Company, founded by Zhang Jian, a gentry businessman in the late Qing Dynasty, in Nantong. It is a comprehensive economic entity that focuses on the textile industry and integrates financial and other businesses. representative.

However, the largest textile company in China was hit hard by the Shanghai letter exchange two years ago and was taken over by Meihua.

Since then, Dasheng Company changed its name to Dasheng Textile Group, and after dismantling other businesses such as finance, Dasheng Textile Group only retained the textile business.

Although it is still a Chinese-funded enterprise, in order to avoid Japanese companies that are crazy about dumping textiles into China, Dasheng has shifted its investment focus from Shanghai to Guangzhou and Nanhua. With government support behind it, Dasheng Group has regained its former glory.

"What do you think of this matter?" Situ Nan put down Duncan's account books and discussed with He Yongyuan that Dasheng Group would buy a stake in Duncan's.

"It should be okay. The textile industry cannot be ignored in any major country, especially in populous countries like South China and China. Without the textile industry, it would be difficult for us to digest a large population! Therefore, even at a loss, we cannot easily give up."

He Yongyuan was in favor of this matter and sighed softly, thinking of the influx of British and Japanese textiles into China, and the 5% import tariff could not protect Chinese textile companies.

In particular, Japanese textile companies have invested heavily in domestic factories. They have the advantages of privileged capital and technology, which can easily squeeze Chinese companies into bankruptcy.

"In the final analysis, there is still a lack of national protection. I hope this time I can return, and there will be good results!" Situ Nan nodded, hoping that Dasheng Group could become a banner of national industry. Isn't the world-famous Toyota Motor Corporation now also a textile factory? ?

After the tide of communication and communication in Shanghai receded, the prosperity of Shanghai, the little oriental paris, seemed to have come out of depression.The red lights are on, the cars are blaring, the kiln sister sings, prostitutes, gamblers, gangsters, and all kinds of scum are mixed together. This is the ugliest place in China. The big smokehouses that flood the streets are the proof. It is also the most beautiful, like a bright and rotten poppy flower.

This kind of prosperity is a bit deformed. The short ten-mile foreign market in Shanghai is still a stage for many people to flock to, and it is also a stage for careerists.

The White American Bank Building in the public concession stands like a white soldier standing on the bustling Nanjing Road. The eight-story building is not at all lost to buildings such as HSBC and the American Chamber of Commerce.The yellow and blue flags of South China and the five-color flags of China are flying high above Shanghai, which do not hide the unique status of this building.

Lin Yimin stood upstairs, looking at the erosive Shanghai Beach. After a long time without speaking, behind him stood a man of the same age, less than 30 years old, wearing black-rimmed glasses, confident and ambitious, that It is Zhang Xiaoruo, the president of Dasheng Group.

The old Zhang Jian was kicked out of the Dasheng Group by Lin Yimin, but the opportunity fell to the heir to the Zhang family. This Harvard Business School graduate and Zhang Jian's son has more modern business knowledge. He started a drastic reorganization and actively integrated into the US-China Consortium when he took office.

After two years of running-in, Dasheng Group fully integrated into Meihua Company and became an important member of Meihua Consortium.

Especially in the South China business, due to the support of the South China government and a large number of orders, the Dasheng Group produced 300,000 sets of uniforms for the South China National Defense Forces and police systems last year, and provided 200,000 sets of tooling for construction teams and other engineering teams.In addition, it does not include other orders from government agencies.

With the financial support of the American-Chinese Bank, Dasheng Group invested 10 million South China dollars in one breath to build three large textile factories in New Tangshan, Medan and Surabaya. At the same time, it also established a joint venture with BASF of Germany and acquired the giant company in Asia. After printing and dyeing business, it has become a large industrial giant spanning textile, printing and dyeing, and garment production.

During this process, Meihua Company successively merged its textile business into the Dasheng Group. In just two years, the total assets of Dasheng Group have exceeded 70 million South China Yuan, which is 35 million US dollars.

Most people in Shanghai can't feel this kind of great achievement, because most of Dasheng Group's assets are in Nanhua, so the headquarters of Dasheng Group moved from Shanghai to New Tangshan a year ago.

Every time I think of the legendary experience of the Dasheng Group, Zhang Xiaoruo feels like having a dream. It is unbelievable. Even his old father Zhang Jian, who has always been kicked out of the Dasheng Group, also said with emotion: "Now Dasheng It's not the original big student at all."

Chapter 33 The Dasheng Group that grew up from the war

Zhang Xiaoruo has just returned to Shanghai from Nanhua, and he is still inspecting Dasheng Group's textile bases in the south in Nanning, Guangzhou and other places along the way. Machines in various factories are booming, and tens of thousands of female workers are intensively working on the assembly line. They have to work overtime to rush to produce. Quilts, veils and military uniforms!

Zhang Xiaoruo disembarked from the dock and went directly to the Shanghai headquarters of American China Bank to report to Lin Yimin on the production status of the Dasheng Group.

After standing for a while, Lin Yimin did not turn his head. He wrinkled his brows and looked down at Nanjing Road. The car with a foreign national flag slammed its horn and slammed into it arbitrarily. The surrounding rickshaws and pedestrians seemed to hide on both sides...

There was no danger, no accident, but the bloody plaster flag fell so dazzling in his eyes.

"You know? Looking at the people below every day, my heart gradually becomes numb, and I even think that if it is like Tokyo, there will be a big earthquake and destroy this sinful city!"

Lin Yimin removed his tie and turned back to his seat.

"I feel the same way. When I come back from Nanhua, which is in full swing, it feels like two worlds. In fact, no matter Nanhua or our domestic factory, production and treatment are actually the same, but the surrounding environment and the mental outlook of the workers Gives me a feeling of depression."

Zhang Xiaoruo said with emotion that he has joined the Zhigong Party and generally knows that Dasheng Group is serving the military industry.He sighed lightly and calmly said, "This is a broken country. We have to fix her piece by piece."

"Yeah." Lin Yimin nodded, his face looked pretty good, and asked about the production situation of Dasheng Group.The Dasheng Group is also an indispensable link in the arms of the party.

"Because of the cotton accumulated in Shanghai, it is enough to complete 300,000 sets of military uniforms, 100,000 military quilts, boots, hats, etc.

After more than half a year of preparation, the textile factory has completed 70% of the cotton yarn and cloth production, and the printing and dyeing factory is working overtime. As of last week, our warehouse in Shanghai has completed 50,000 sets of military uniforms and 20,000 quilts. Just wait. Feng Zhang has come to pick up the goods."

Zhang Xiaoruo said excitedly.

A year ago, the Dasheng Group suddenly received a commission from the Feng's warlord to produce 100,000 sets of military uniforms, 50,000 military quilts, shoes, hats and other equipment.

At that time, he was also taken aback. He couldn't figure out how Feng Zhang went to Shanghai to place an order. Later, he learned that this was a secret agreement between Feng Zhang and the Guangzhou government.

In fact, Fengzhang wooed the Guangzhou government to start a war with Wu Peifu. After receiving the order, Meihua changed hands to Dasheng Company.

The northeastern region is very cold, but you don’t have to go to the south. It’s okay to wear singles and short sleeves all year round. In the process of making military uniforms, not only thick cotton must be added, but also fur and other warm materials are also essential.

"Be sure to deliver the goods to the north before winter comes."

Zhang Xiaoruo promised, handing Lin Yimin the hat by his hand, and said with a smile, "Soldier's large padded jacket and officer's woolen coat are such materials. They are made of fine plush, and the raw materials are imported from Australia. Mr. Huang's help."

Mr. Huang is the Minister of Transportation and Transportation, Huang Zhonghan. The Huang Consortium and Meihua Company have invested a lot in Western Australia. The vast livestock industry has become the best investment for the Chinese consortium to organize immigration to Western Australia.In fact, there are really few people in Western Australia!

"I really didn't expect Meihua Company to still operate the animal husbandry industry in Australia? This greatly facilitates our Dasheng Group to develop the wool textile industry."

Zhang Xiaoruo smiled happily.

"Seeing you are in such a good mood, are all the supplies in the south ready?" Lin Yimin nodded and asked with concern.As a logistics supplier to the Guangzhou government, Dasheng Group can make no mistakes.

"Don't worry! The production capacity of Dasheng's factory in the southern region is no worse than that of Shanghai. Our factory in New Tangshan is also starting work for this order!"

Zhang Xiaoruo smiled easily. Compared to Feng Zhang, the Guangzhou government has placed much more orders to Dasheng Group, a full 1 million sets!Half is summer, half is winter!

If calculated according to two sets for each soldier, the Guangzhou government should expand its army to 250,000!

Zhang Xiaoruo secretly smacked his tongue, staring at Lin Yimin with some expectation, and asked in a mysterious tone: "Is it going to be true this time? Boss!"

"Maybe! It might be in the warehouse for a few years." Lin Yimin smiled mysteriously and said to Zhang Xiaoruo again, "By the way, I came to you today to tell you that Dasheng Company will add 50,000 sets of military uniforms."