The journey starts from the Titanic

"Sister Song, you are a role model for our women. I finally saw you today." Miss Zhang Si's eyes were burning, and she looked at Song Meiling in admiration. Song Meiling seemed to like such a hearty Miss Zhang very much. The two chatted, just Holding hands, went to the room to talk.

Realizing that Zhang Jingjiang was coming to Situ Nan, the old lady Song exchanged a few words and walked away with excuses.Kong Xiangxi also wanted to leave, but was left by Situ Nan, secretly happy.

Zhang Jingjiang has always remembered Liu Hongsheng's words that the person who decided the fate of the Zhejiang-Jiangxi Railway Company was the boss behind the US-China Consortium.Situ Nan's youthful face has been lingering in his mind since he hurriedly at the banquet.

When the room was quiet, Zhang Jingjiang cheered up, took a deep breath, and said with a serious face: "The completion of the Zhejiang-Jiangxi Railway is a happy event. It is just that the Zhe-Jiang Railway Company owes Meihua the debt. I wonder what Mr. Situ thinks about it?"

Situ Nan did not answer positively, but just smiled faintly: "It's true that Zhang Lao, Meihua really intends to control the Zhejiang-Jiangxi Railway, organizing the Zhejiang-Jiangxi Railway, the Guangdong-Han Railway, and the railways in the southern region to operate in a unified manner, so as not to Necessary competition wastes resources.

It is also for this reason that we will provide various assistance in terms of capital, technology, manpower, and material resources.It is unceremonious to say that although Mr. Zhang and you led the construction of the Zhejiang-Jiangxi Railway, the biggest contributions should be made by the American China Bank and the Wuhan government?"

"So?" Zhang Jingjiang felt a sudden, and looked at Situ Nan worriedly. Situ Nan told the truth. If the other party insists on annexing the Zhejiang-Jiangxi Railway, they cannot stop him.

Sure enough, Situ South said: "So Meihua hopes that the Zhejiang-Jiangxi Railway Company will be merged into the China Railway Company. The China Railway Company also includes the Guangdong-Han Railway, the Guangdong-Guizhou Railway, and the construction of the Zhongchuan-Han Railway, the Han-Shanghai Railway, and the Yunnan-Guizhou Railway. The regional railways are all integrated."

Situ Nan said this, it is easy to think of a word-China Ministry of Railways, but in this era, the monsters of the previous Chinese Ministry of Railways should not appear in Situ Nan's eyes.

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Zhang Jingjiang took a long breath. Although he was mentally prepared, he was still surprised at Situ Nan’s ambitions. There is no doubt that the newly formed railway company is definitely a giant enterprise and will surpass Wuhan Industrial Group, which owns the Hanyang Iron Plant, to become the largest in China. company of.

After the establishment of the new company, the shares of Zhejiang-Jiangxi Railway Company’s shareholders will be diluted and the influence of shareholders will also be reduced. However, such a merger plan is not without benefits.

"The Sichuan-Hanzhou and Han-Shanghai railways have not yet been completed. Is it too early to discuss railway mergers?" Zhang Jingjiang asked.

"It's a little bit earlier. Chuan-Han will be troublesome for some time, but isn't the Han-Shanghai railway just a matter of one or two years? After all, many sections have already been completed and run. Preparing early will save trouble in the future. If you don’t have the Zhegan line, can you still be free?"

Although Situ Nan’s rhetorical question was not harsh, it was very powerful. Zhang Jingjiang's expression was slightly moved, and he was reluctant to hand over the Zhejiang-Jiangxi Railway too soon, but Meihua’s attitude convinced him that this matter was imperative. Even if the Zhejiang-Jiangxi Railway Company does not agree, the remaining railway lines will still be merged.

Situ Nan looked at Zhang Jingjiang, who was a little disappointed, and said: "I hope Mr. Zhang can be the helm of China Railway, and you will be the president of China Railway Company."

"Me?" Zhang Jingjiang looked at Situ Nan in disbelief, how could he never think that he would hand over the most important railway company to herself.

"Meihua...will you rest assured that an outsider will take charge of the railway company?" Zhang Jingjiang asked.

"Lao Zhang, you underestimate yourself. Outsider? Lao Zhang is not an outsider. In my opinion, he is a like-minded friend.

For Meihua, all those who are committed to China’s industrial construction are friends worthy of respect and acceptance. On the contrary, hostile foreigners, ambitious warlords, conservative landlords, and old ideas in people’s minds all hinder China’s industrialization. People of all are our enemies.

Mr. Zhang, you are a revolutionary veteran and an industrialist. Isn't such a person our friend?"

Zhang Jingjiang was silent, digesting Situ Nan's words silently in his heart. From Situ Nan's words, he felt Situ Nan's sincerity and respect for himself.

Situ Nan’s words conveyed a message, that is to do practical things, to be Meihua’s friend, and this is in line with the consistent practice of Zhi Gong Dang over the years.

"I take the liberty to ask, how would Wuhan treat the KMT?" Zhang Jingjiang asked suddenly.

This question was beyond Situ Nan's expectation. He was taken aback for a moment when he saw Kong Xiangxi, who was sitting silently, also looking at him, to see how he answered.

"This question seems to be asked the wrong person?" Situ Nan said, what the KMT is, he knows better than Zhang Jingjiang.

"Yes. I know that Mr. Zhang is not well-known and low-key, but in terms of political influence, he is no worse than the Song family."

Zhang Jingjiang stared into Situ Nan's eyes and said, wanting to hear Situ Nan's true evaluation.

Situ Nan did not deny what Zhang Jingjiang said, but said perfunctorily: "The two parties are actually in the same line. Back then, Chen Jiongming and Mr. Sun split up due to the issue of priority. Now the two sides have reached a verdict. Although they are a little unhappy, they don’t have any deep hatred. The past is over, there is no need to hold on to it."

"That being said, Zhi Gong Dang has always advocated inter-provincial autonomy. After arriving in Wuhan, it doesn't seem like this anymore?" Zhang Jingjiang asked with a smile, faintly questioning.

"The background of inter-provincial autonomy is the separatism of warlords. It was only an expedient measure when it was first proposed. Is it possible that the provinces are now allowed to autonomy, and the thirteen southern provinces are not in chaos? There is no strong central government. Can't fix it?"

Situ Nandao, a person or an organization is the same principle. When it is weak, it will be humble. After a move is successful, it will of course be strong.

Licking his lips, Situ Nan said again: "The Zhi Gong Dang does not engage in dictatorship and will not deliberately suppress other political forces in the country. Of course, when you treat others with courtesy, they must also be polite. This is me. Do you agree with Zhang Lao’s understanding?

If you change to another party, it is estimated that the party will not be so selfless and willing to let the local government retain considerable rights."

"That's true." Zhang Jingjiang nodded and said in his heart: Instead, I would like to see a stronger Zhi Gong Party?This is more conducive to national unity.

Situ Nan looked a little better, and then said, "Lao Zhang is a believer of Mr. Sun. I think things that are beneficial to the construction of domestic railways, shouldn't you refuse?"

Kong Xiangxi laughed secretly when he heard Situ Nan mentioned that Mr. Sun was building a railway, because there is a popular term in Guangdong and Nanhua, called Sun Dapao, which means that some people are so lofty and disregarding the actual situation to brag.

Does Situ Nan also comment on the brother-in-law in the same way?

Kong Xiangxi thought to himself, and suddenly he remembered the idea that Situ Nan has a close relationship with the Song family. Why has Situ Nan never seen Mr. Sun?On the contrary, it was an attitude of alienation. Could it be that he had a grudge against Mr. Sun from the beginning?

Just imagine, if the Kuomintang is supported by Meihua’s financial resources, might the Kuomintang not reach the point where it is now to the KMT?

Thinking of his thoughts, Kong Xiangxi did not pay attention to the conversation between Situ Nan and Zhang Jingjiang until Situ Nan threw a handkerchief on his face before waking up.

"What's the matter?" Kong Xiangxi looked up in confusion, looking at Situ Nan somewhat innocently.The handkerchief was thrown away, and I didn't seem to be angry. If this behavior happened in the West, especially in romantic France, it would be a duel between two men.

"I have called you several times and there is no response, what do you think?"

Situ Nan took a look at Fatty Kong. It is his own patent to lose focus. Fatty Kong dared to lose focus at such an important moment. He really wanted to kick him out.

However, Situ Nan was happy and didn't care about Fatty Kong. He said, "Lao Zhang has agreed to come forward and form the China Railway Company."

"Oh? Congratulations to Mr. Zhang!" Kong Xiangxi smiled, feeling a little sour in his heart. Why don't you give this kind of fat to yourself? Are we brothers-in-law?

I also heard Situ Nandao: "The next step after the establishment of the railway company is to develop the Huainan coal mine and build the Huainan Railway, which will lay the foundation for the power plan in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. The Bank of America will issue bonds for the new railway company to provide sufficient funds. , The specific plan, Liu Hongsheng and others will discuss with you Zhang Lao."

Zhang Jingjiang nodded, breathing a little fast, as if suppressing his excitement. After getting Situ Nan's assurance, he had the urge to spread his fists.

What's even better is that in the development of the Huainan Coal Mine, he and Situ Nan had the same attitude and sighed in the same way as a hero.

The dinner was eaten at Song's house. When Song Meiling came to ask them to eat, it was already dark outside, and they talked for an afternoon, but they still had no idea.

It's a pity that Situ Nan didn't have the idea of ​​talking with an old man Bingzhuye, he was more willing to take care of the beautiful woman who had been left out all afternoon.

Zhang Jingjiang had to go home, leaving an inch of sadness to Situ Nan.

Before he left, he was held back by Kong Xiangxi and talked about a conversation. Fatty Kong fell in love with a certain mine along the Zhe-Jiang Railway, and wanted to cooperate with the Zhe-Jiang Railway to connect the mine’s railway with the Zhe-Jiang Railway.

Fatty Kong under the banner of Meihua, Zhang Jingjiang agreed with a relaxed mood, and later learned that those fluorite mines were more valuable than gold mines, and regretted not participating in time.

Chapter 106

"Father, what's the happy event, look at your excited look?" Miss Zhang Xi asked in the car, holding her father's arm.

"It's a happy event. Dad will be more busy in the future. I hope you can make me feel relieved." Zhang Jingjiang smiled and asked, "What did you do at the Song family in the afternoon? Miss San is right. are you OK?"

"The third lady is very kind, and she even played the piano for me. I have never heard that tune. It is said that Mr. Situ composed it. I will hum a few words for you."

Miss Zhang Si hummed. Zhang Jingjiang is a gentle person, and after hearing a few sentences, she feels that the tune is extraordinary.

"I didn't expect that Mr. Situ still has this kind of ability? We really know too little about him."