readsfreenovel Chapter 609 This kid seems to have misunderstood
Chapter 609 This kid seems to have misunderstood
Hearing Lin Ze say this, Zhou Xuejin murmured in his heart.
Priceless?
What is so priceless about a piece of wasteland? However, the reeds growing on that land are indispensable to poor families.
But Zhou Xuejin was a scheming man. Although he was confused, he would never ask out loud and just pondered silently.
If Lin Ze didn't take the initiative to answer his questions, he wouldn't ask any more questions.
However, Lin Ze was also a generous person, and he would not hide anything. He took the initiative to ask: "Your Zhou family is very wealthy, have you ever considered the port business?"
Zhou Xuejin was shocked.
Port business?
Mr. Lin wants to build a port in Tanggu?
Zhou Xuejin said in a trembling voice: "Director Lin, the current docks and ports in Tianjin are basically in the hands of the Imperial Army. Can they agree to build a new port in Tanggu? And then..."
Having said this, Zhou Xuejin stopped talking.
Lin Ze smiled secretly, this kid was very knowledgeable, but a little too profound, and he never spoke the whole story. Now that the Zhou family had pledged their allegiance and were in the same group with Lin Ze, Zhou Xuejin still only said half and kept the other half.
But this excessive caution is a rare quality in the current environment.
It’s better to be careful!
"Xue Jin, what you said is both right and wrong. Whether it is Zizhulin Wharf or Haiyun Wharf, it is indeed controlled by the Japanese, but it is not directly managed by the military. The North China Transportation Corporation manages the port on behalf of the military, but the Corporation is a business after all. If there is an opportunity for cooperation, I think they will not refuse it. You just said that there is one more thing, what else?"
Zhou Xuejin said quickly, "The director is far-sighted and observant. I dare not hide anything. To be honest, I have also learned about the port business. Tianjin is a strategic point between the north and the south. It goes north to the customs, south to the island city and Shanghai, west to the capital, and east to Japan. However, the existing ports are still the products left over from the time when foreign affairs were carried out. I have observed that the ships of various countries are getting bigger and bigger. Sooner or later, the old ports will not be sufficient for use, but..."
Damn it, this young man!
No matter when, we should never underestimate the heroes of the world. Zhou Xuejin's insight makes him absolutely the best in the world.
Tianjin’s prosperity today is mainly due to its opening as a port. If it wants to maintain this advantage, it must build newer, larger and deeper ports.
Zhou Xuejin gritted his teeth and said, "But who will build this port, and where will the money come from? A new port, if we want to accommodate large ships of more than 5,000 tons, the money we will have to spend will probably be in the tens of millions. In terms of time, it will probably take more than three to five years to complete, and it will take ten to eight years. Given the current situation..."
His meaning was very clear. From the Beiyang period to the time when the southerner came to power, the new port of Tianjin had not been built. Could they still count on the Japanese to build it?
Lin Ze smiled.
We really have to count on the Japanese to build it!
It depends on how you fool people...how you communicate.
As for the large investment and long time...
If the time was short, Lin Ze would not have considered this matter!
It will take three to five years to complete, and by the time it is almost completed, the Japanese will be finished.
Isn't it beautiful!
He waved his hand and said, "Xue Jin, everything depends on human effort. I can't come to Tianjin without any achievements. Some people build bridges, some people pave roads, so I will build a port. Of course, this matter still needs long-term planning. I will find a way to pay for it. You deal with the title deed of the land, find Director Niu to handle the formalities, and go back to discuss it with your family. If you want to take a share, I don't mind."
The command of the construction of this port must be in Lin Ze's hands. As for why the Zhou family should be involved...
What Lin Ze was thinking about was what to do after it was completed?
By the time the Japanese are gone, it is still unclear whether Lin Ze can still stay in Tianjin.
If it had been a few years later, it would be hard to say whether Lin Ze would still be able to stay in China.
At this time, we need a reliable person to take care of the rest of the things.
Just look at Zhou Xuejin's style and vision, combined with the results of Director Niu's monitoring of him.
Lin Ze didn't believe that this guy was only a member of the Anti-Traitor Group on the surface.
I heard that Zhou Xuejin set up a mutual aid group in the dyeing factory and even paid extra money to establish an injury and sickness fund. If a worker gets a serious illness, he can withdraw a sum of money to see a doctor.
Which young master would take the initiative to treat his own workers?
After hearing Lin Ze's invitation, Zhou Xuejin thought he understood something.
Hi, what about building a port? It turns out to be the same old routine, using this name to get everyone to pay money.
Take out the money first, and decide whether to build the port later.
Thinking of this, Zhou Xuejin felt relieved.
Yes, as a spy chief, how could he build a port?
He immediately saluted and said, "Director, we are grateful to the Zhou family for participating in this. I can't say how much money we can give, but we can still come up with hundreds of thousands. When I go back, I will call on all the families to contribute money and manpower!"
Zhou Xuejin was thinking that since he had already defeated the Gao family and given up all their property, he wouldn't mind spending a few hundred thousand dollars. As long as he could win over Lin Ze and make him his protector, he would just spend it!
Lin Ze touched his chin and looked at Zhou Xuejin.
This kid seems to have misunderstood!
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Tianjin Police Corps.
Xiao Duan, dressed in police uniform, came back from outside and people greeted him from time to time.
"Captain Duan!"
"Wenxuan is back!"
"Captain Duan, where are we going to eat tonight? It's so cold, I'd like to treat you to a couple of drinks."
Duan Wenxuan greeted and responded one by one.
Although he has not been in Tianjin for long, he is well-liked by people.
Firstly, he is generous and his family is rich. He will treat everyone to a drink today and a pack of cigarettes tomorrow.
After doing this a few times, even if you don’t make a few close friends, at least you will get along well with everyone.
Secondly, everyone knows that Duan Wenxuan has someone behind him. Although his position is only a small team leader and he has only a dozen people under his command, he is young!
This guy is not even twenty years old, but he has already been appointed as a leader with a pistol. Moreover, there are rumors in the team that Duan Wenxuan, the team leader, was appointed by Captain Zheng himself!
People who are young, rich and well-connected are generally not bullied by the blind, let alone actively picking on others.
So for a while, Xiao Duan felt like a fish in water in the Tianjin Police Corps and was doing quite well.
When he arrived at the courtyard and entered his office, his subordinates came over to make tea.
At the beginning, the dozen or so people under him were somewhat unconvinced. How could they be leaders when their hair hadn't even grown out yet?
Although we didn't openly contradict each other or pretend to obey each other, we weren't that close either.
But Xiao Duan has gained some experience now. He is good at both beating and persuading. He is ruthless to those who are not too much older than him and dare not make trouble. As for those who are older and have wives and children to support, he will use bribes. After a period of time, his team has been managed by him and is in order. He can command them at will!