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After Sheng Di withdrew, a man with gray hair, extraordinary temperament, and wearing a mandarin jacket came out of Sheng Youde's inner room, and said with a smile, "Youde, you are still too strict."

Sheng Youde smiled bitterly and said, "Old Jing, you can't be strict, children have to be strictly supervised, and they can't be let loose."

Jing Lao smiled and said: "Children, it is normal to make some mistakes. We all made many mistakes when we were young. Relatively speaking, this generation of young people is much better than us."

Sheng Youde smiled wryly: "The times are different. We used to have the opportunity to make mistakes and correct our mistakes, but their generation is different. A small mistake may lead to a big mistake. At that time, the family and the country will perish."

"So you left behind and chose Lu Ming, didn't you?" Old Jing sat in Sheng Youde's usual chair with a little impoliteness.

Sheng Youde obviously respected this old Jing who appeared suddenly, just like an elder.

"Well, I do have a crush on him."

"Can he stand the test? If one day there are no old guys like us, can he stand the ordeal? Their generation is smart and well-informed, but they haven't suffered much." Jing Lao sighed road.

"According to my investigation, he is much better than Di'er. He can tell right from wrong and know how to advance and retreat. Haha, he is Lu Yunfan's son." Sheng Youde laughed, and his words were full of appreciation for Lu Ming.

"It's a pity for Xiaolu. I don't know why he retreated bravely. Is it really because of his wife?" Jing Lao asked with a smile.

"Being trapped by love, it's a good choice to retreat bravely. Laoyan and I don't have this problem, but..." Sheng Youde had a distressed expression on his face.

"I think you three brothers worked hard in Shanghai, as if you were alone. I didn't expect it to end like this. But it's the same with me. Brother Zhongzheng has gained power..." Old Jing sighed.

"Yes, the past is like smoke, and it's unbearable to look back." Sheng Youde sighed.

"Speaking of it, it's hard for you. Now Shanghai relies on you to support the crisis alone, and I can't help you much." Jing Lao blamed himself.

"Old Jing, if it wasn't for your support back then, I wouldn't be where I am today. I will never forget this kindness." Sheng Youde said with a smile.

"What kind of favor is it? Speaking of which, I owe you a debt now, and I will depend on you in the future."

"Don't dare, I'll drink some wine with Mr. Jing."

As he spoke, Sheng Youde took out an expensive bottle of Napoleon, and slowly tasted it with Jing Lao.

If the older generation of Shanghai business people, or high-level members of the Kuomintang were here, they would immediately recognize that the Jing Lao Sheng Youde was talking about was Zhang Jingjiang, one of the four great veterans of the Kuomintang.

This is no ordinary person. Premier Sun called him a revolutionary saint, which shows his identity and status.

Mr. Sun has been in short supply since the Revolution began in the Tongmenghui. Zhang Jingjiang has played a huge role in this aspect. After the establishment of the Nationalist Government, he should be the first Minister of Finance.

The Zhang family is a tycoon in China's silk industry, a representative of Zhejiang merchants in the late Qing Dynasty, and several generations have become rich through silk business.

When Zhang Jingjiang was young, he spent 10 taels of silver to donate an alternate second-rank Daotai, and later served as the first-class counselor of the Legation in France.On the way to Paris, I met Mr. Sun. The two hit it off and became lifelong friends.

He then became the main fundraiser and patron of the Republic of China Revolution, devoted all his wealth to raising funds for the Republic of China government, and also founded China's first stock exchange in Shanghai at the request of Mr. Sun.

It can be said that Zhang Jingjiang is the purse of the government of the Republic of China and the right-hand man of Premier Sun.

In the literature records, Commander-in-Chief Jiang respectfully calls Zhang Jingjiang the second elder brother. In fact, the relationship between them is a master-student relationship. At the beginning, Jiang worked as a trader in the Shanghai Stock Exchange and made a lot of money. Later, he followed Mr. Sun to participate in the revolution, and later founded Whampoa Military Academy, became the commander-in-chief of the Revolutionary Army.

It can be said that Mr. Jiang was promoted step by step by Mr. Jing, especially the post of commander-in-chief of the National Revolutionary Army. It was he who was nominated as the veteran of the Kuomintang that was approved.

When Sheng Youde, Yan Hongdao, and Lu Yunfan traveled from Huzhou to Shanghai, they first worked as apprentices in the Zhang family's silk business. Later, they developed slowly and opened their own businesses.

After Zhang Jingjiang arrived in Shanghai, he appreciated these three Zhejiang fellows very much, devoted himself to cultivating them, and vigorously supported them.Because of joining the revolution and being busy with official duties, Zhang Jingjiang gradually withdrew from the business world, leaving the silk business channels to the three of them.The three of them lived up to Jing Lao's expectations and made the business flourish, and became influential figures in the Shanghai Bund business circle.

Among the three, Lu Yunfan is the most talented, good at singing and dancing, and the most handsome; Sheng Youde has a long-term vision, strategizing, and the courage and ability to do business; Yan Hongdao is quick-witted and good at handling interpersonal relationships , is a long-sleeved business talent.

If these three people joined hands, they would be basically invincible in Shanghai Bund, but things often backfired, and instead of getting closer, the three of them went further and further apart.

The Sheng family's status as the richest man in Shanghai today is directly related to Zhang Jingjiang's selection of Sheng Youde as the successor of the industry.

But Zhang Jingjiang never let Sheng Youde get involved in politics. In his opinion, what the government of the Republic of China lacked in Shanghai was not bureaucrats, but an experienced business tycoon like Sheng Youde.

"Now Wang Zhaoming and Zhongzheng's younger brother can't tolerate the communists, and they carried out the April [-] massacre across the country, forcing the communists to engage in armed riots to survive. This way, it can be Just give the Japanese a chance to drill."

"Fucking each other in the same room is the most heartbreaking thing. I just don't understand why the two gentlemen, Wang and Jiang, have to do this." Sheng Youde pondered.

"No matter what he thinks, it is Mr. Zhongshan's will to unite with Russia and the Communist Party to help farmers and workers. As Mr. Zhongshan's successor, whether it is Wang Zhaoming or Zhongzheng's younger brother, they should resolutely abide by and implement it, but they betrayed Mr. Zhongshan's will , do the opposite." Zhang Jingjiang said, a little excited.

"Mr. Jing, please speak slowly, don't get angry. I heard that because of this, Mr. Jiang dismissed you from his post and left you idle. It's too overbearing." Sheng Youde said angrily.

"I'm so happy that I don't have an official, so I have time to go out and see old friends from the past. Otherwise, how could I come to you to stay for a few days." Zhang Jingjiang said with a smile.

"Old Jing, the officials of the Republic of China government in Shanghai said that the bombings a few days ago might have been done by the Communists?" Sheng Youde asked.

"No matter who did it, it means that the Japanese are not welcome in China." Zhang Jingjiang said straight away.

"Old Jing, do you think the Japanese have bigger plans for China?" Sheng Youde asked anxiously.

"That's for sure. There will be a war between China and Japan, but the longer it drags on, the better it will be for China. Since the founding of the Republic of China, there have been frequent wars, and they have just been able to recuperate. There is a lot of waste waiting to be rejuvenated. The national strength is too weak. Only industry can rejuvenate the country. "Zhang Jingjiang said calmly.

Sheng Youde nodded and refilled a glass of wine for Zhang Jingjiang.

"To deal with the Japanese requires strong financial resources. In fact, fighting a war is more important than economic strength." Zhang Jingjiang added.

"Then how do I deal with the relationship with the Japanese next? They are aggressive now, and Zhuang Fan almost came to warn me." Sheng Youde said angrily.

"Youde, this is the main purpose of my coming to the mansion today. I am afraid I will wrong you in the future. The revolutionary cause must continue, and I can only entrust you with the important task of raising funds for the government of the Republic of China. You have to learn to talk to the Japanese. Zhou Xuan, don't be too emotional." Zhang Jingjiang said.

"I understand, playing a game of double-dealing with the Japanese, for the benefit of the country, my grievances are nothing at all." Sheng Youde said.

"By the way, I heard that this kid Lu Ming has connections with high-level American officials? If you want to hand over the Sheng family property to him in a critical moment in the future, do you also have the intention of taking advantage of the Americans?" Zhang Jingjiang said with a smile.

"His teacher, Mr. Frank, is a close friend and advisor to President Herbert Hoover. However, what I value is not entirely the relationship, but that this child has a kind of atmosphere, a quality that can be entrusted with heavy responsibilities, not to mention Mu Yi is gone now, even if Mu Yi is still here, I will do the same, this child Sheng Di is not good enough, he only looks at immediate interests, I dare not entrust him with this burden."

"You don't need to be too sad about Mu Yi. Why she disappeared suddenly? This mystery will be solved sooner or later. From my judgment, the child is living well now, no problem." Zhang Jingjiang drank his glass in one gulp. Medium wine.

Sheng Youde was stunned for a moment, he didn't know whether Zhang Jingjiang's words were comforting him or giving him some kind of hint.

Since Mr. Jing didn't say it clearly, he must have his reasons. Anyway, this is a good sign.

Sheng Youde suppressed the excitement in his heart as much as possible, looked at Zhang Jingjiang with joy in his eyes, and said, "Old Jing, it's getting late, I'll take you upstairs to rest."