Chapter 105: Republic of China: Starting from the First Class of Whampoa Chapter 105: The Old Father-in-Law's Commercial Empire

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Protagonist:

Lv Muzhi

After Lv Muzhi reached an agreement with Liu Xiang and arranged the time for sending troops, he settled down in Chongqing, and the Chongqing development work team he had arranged would soon enter Chongqing.

This work team had been prepared for a long time; the group of students who went abroad with Lv Muzhi three years ago was the main force of this work team.

Although most of these students were selected by Minister Song Zhiwen and indeed counted as elites from all walks of life, Song Zhiwen originally selected them hoping they would exert their strength in various industries after returning to their country.

When in the United States, Lv Muzhi frequently held gatherings, caring about the students' studies and lives, and after the gatherings he would also spend money to improve their lives, using the ideal of building the motherland to tightly unite a batch of students around himself......

Among them were talents in metallurgy, civil engineering, ordnance, chemistry, medicine, economics, and other fields; they were Lv Muzhi's key objects of care.

However, before the work group entered Sichuan to report to Lv Muzhi, his father-in-law and wife came over first.

Lv Muzhi rented a spacious courtyard near Linjiangmen in Chongqing, which served as both his residence and temporary office.

His father-in-law and Zhu Sanxiang went directly to find Lv Muzhi.

"Good news, Muzhi! The Pacific Foundation's charter has finally been settled! The Americans have nodded, and that eight hundred million dollars is officially in the treasury and can be used!" Old Master Zhu was extremely excited.

Hearing this, Lv Muzhi felt the great stone in his heart fall; this undoubtedly solved the biggest constraint. "Father-in-law, you've worked hard. So, our Zhu Family's three hundred million dollar share is secured."

"More than just secured!" Old Master Zhu clapped his hands and laughed.

"In the council, internal authorization rights are divided according to the profit ratio from back then on Wall Street. Each family has independent suggestion rights and usage decision rights over the funds under their own name, only needing to file with the council, and the fund usage must be for procurement or investment within the United States;

if there are projects that need to be implemented domestically, they also need approval from relevant departments of the Xia Guo central government.

The American side mainly sends personnel to supervise whether funds are flowing out and whether the procurement process is compliant. Our Zhu Family can now be considered truly established!"

Lv Muzhi clapped his hands: "That's perfect. The Vice Commander has already given me full authority to develop and build Sichuan Province, so the central ministries presumably won't deliberately make things difficult on this matter.

As for procurement in the United States, it suits me perfectly. Father-in-law, our channels must be firmly grasped in our own hands."

"That's natural. The import and export channels, my Zhu Family has operated for many years; now, taking advantage of this eastern wind, we must hold on even tighter. I have already arranged it below to increase contact with major American manufacturers. As long as it's the machinery, equipment, and technology you want, we can find a way to get them."

Old Master Zhu paused. "Muzhi, how should we act next? This huge sum of three hundred million dollars can't just lie in the foundation forever."

Lv Muzhi walked to the window, looking at the turbid and surging Yangtze River water outside, and slowly said: "Money can't just lie there, Father-in-law. There are a few things that need to be handled immediately."

"Just say it."

"First, use the funds belonging to our share within the foundation to buy the bottom and repurchase stocks in the American stock market. Now the American economy is depressed, and many high-quality companies' stocks are already at floor prices. Buying now will bring endless benefits in the long run."

Old Master Zhu's eyes flashed with a gleam: "Buy the bottom? Where is the bottom? There might be hell below the floor. Don't forget hell has eighteen levels; how would I know when the floor price is?"

"It's fine. Just buy in batches. I'll write some lists for you later, and you can have someone repurchase stocks in the United States."

"Second, I also need a medicine called penicillin. I have already obtained the relevant research materials and papers from Britain. You must immediately use all our connections in the United States, especially through Governor Roosevelt, to cooperate with him in establishing a pharmaceutical company and hiring a medical research team. Remember to invest heavily in the research of penicillin in our own name. We and Governor Roosevelt will hold shares and share the future research results and patent dividends."

"Penicillin?" Old Master Zhu was very unfamiliar with this term, but seeing Lv Muzhi speak so solemnly, he knew it must be of great importance. "Alright, I've noted it. As for Governor Roosevelt's side, we will maintain close contact. When he runs for president in the future, he will also need our funds and support."

"Third, taking advantage of the eastern wind of the Pacific Foundation driving trade, we should expand the Zhu Family's commercial territory within the country as much as possible. However, in certain commercial fields within the country, we should try not to conflict with the other major families and try not to touch their cakes. For example, the domestic stock market and securities should not be touched."

"In terms of transportation and shipping, Father-in-law must find a way to advance with full force, especially this Yangtze River waterway, which is the lifeline connecting East China, Central China, and the Southwest. You must find a way, at any cost, to expand the Zhu Family's share in Yangtze River shipping, and it would be best to obtain a dominant influence."

"In the future, when we build Sichuan Province, the import of machinery, equipment, and industrial raw materials, as well as the export of products, will all depend on this waterway."

Old Master Zhu nodded repeatedly, looking at Lv Muzhi, and said with heartfelt emotion: "Back then, when Sanxiang went to your side, I still had some doubts. Now it seems it is truly the fortune of my Zhu Family. From now on, everyone in the Zhu Family must support your grand plan in Sichuan Province with full force."

Lv Muzhi and Zhu Sanxiang exchanged a glance and smiled slightly. "Father-in-law, you flatter us. We are family, so naturally we will share the same boat and help each other."

Zhu Sanxiang then asked: "Muzhi, a few days ago you spent one million for Young Marshal Zhang in the Northeast, and now you're spending another million for Liu Xiang in Sichuan. It's all the money from our Swiss Bank. The cash is flowing out so fast that I'm a bit worried."

Lv Muzhi laughed: "Don't worry. From now on, we'll use money from the foundation. Actually, spending these two million is well worth it. The victory of the Central Plains War will be achieved by the fresh troops bought with my two million, and it can also maintain my influence in the military circles."

"Also, I'm preparing to establish the Chongqing Development Office. You will supervise and control the financial expenditures, so I can be more assured."

Old Master Zhu stood up. "Good, good, good. Let us three work hard together. Perhaps in the future we can establish a commercial empire that looks down on the whole world."

A few days later, the Chongqing Development Work Team came to meet Lv Muzhi. Coming with the work team was also Advisor Sam sent by the Pacific Foundation.

"Oh, Sam! My old friend!" Lv Muzhi happily went up to welcome him.

Sam had previously been a confidant of Roosevelt. This time he was sent to Xia Guo as an advisor. At Sam's strong request, he was assigned to Lv Muzhi's side to assist with the work.

"Very glad to see you, Lu. I can't wait to peddle goods to you, haha!"