PFC Chapter 155: Generous Donations, Who Will Win?
Chapter 155: Generous Donations, Who Will Win?
"Of course, I know everyone has their own difficulties and reasons for having to negotiate with foreign countries and cooperate with foreigners!"
"But I hope that while cooperation and business are fine, everyone should always remain vigilant and have a clear sense of what they can and cannot do."
"Whatever you do, you must be true to your conscience!"
The heavy and profound speech echoed in the empty banquet hall.
Zhang Ye’s words are very profound, and his words are full of sadness and helplessness.
Everyone is aware of the harm caused by foreigners, but the current Daha is still too weak. The basic production capacity cannot keep up, and the development of heavy industry is in its infancy, with no progress at all.
Moreover, the level of cultural education in the country is too low. Not to mention the grassroots people, even some high-ranking warlords are of common origin and cannot read or write.
Under such circumstances, it is obviously unrealistic to carry out large-scale reforms and improvements.
clap clap clap...
A while after the speech ended, there was loud and intense applause from the audience.
Old Zhang, who was sitting in the first row, stood up slowly with a heavy expression on his face. He turned his head and looked at the hundreds of elites from all walks of life present. After thinking for a moment, he spoke.
"I believe anyone with a bit of common sense can understand what General Zhang Ye said."
"The domestic situation is turbulent, and foreign forces are eyeing us covetously, always wanting to take advantage of the fertile land of Daxia!"
"The reason why we are holding this charity dinner today is that we want to use this opportunity to gather the attention of Daxia. We hope that everyone can pay more attention to and care for our next generation."
"Only when the growing children acquire professional knowledge and extraordinary skills can we change the current difficult situation!"
"I, Old Zhang, am a rough man, born in a humble family and uneducated, but I'm not completely clueless. I'm just a bastard who knows how to make money for my family!"
"Today, I will set an example for the Northern Army by donating three million dollars in cash!"
"it is good!"
Above the stage, Zhang Ye shouted softly, and while clapping, he couldn't help but praise.
"Thank you, Marshal Zhang of Fengbei, for your generosity in helping me. On behalf of the many students of Daxia, I express my gratitude to you!"
"Hey, why are you saying that? We're all family, so why wouldn't we help our own child?"
Old Zhang waved his hand nonchalantly, acting very generously.
With his start, the guests behind him began to become bolder. They stood up one after another and started to register for donations. Some people even carried the cash boxes directly onto the stage to show off their generosity.
No matter what, there are dozens of newspaper reporters here today, and the money has been donated, so who wouldn’t want some face?
As more and more people participated in the donation process, the staff on site responsible for checking and verifying the amount were very busy.
They didn't expect that so many people would come with cash. If they had known this, they would have found a bank and come directly to verify the account opening.
……
An hour later, the donation process came to an end and the guests gathered in groups of three or five to chat and gossip.
After Zhang Ye toasted, he just found a corner to sit down and rest for a while, when he saw a thin man with deep eyes coming over.
"Master Zhang, I'm Du Yuesheng from Sanxin Company. I've long heard of you, and today I'm honored to meet you."
"Hey, Boss Du, nice to meet you. Big Brother of the Shanghai Green Gang, I've heard of you before."
Zhang Ye bowed politely. He had heard of this legendary figure from Shanghai Beach.
It is said that this guy is the leader of the Green Gang, the largest gang in Shanghai, and has thousands of disciples under him.
It is rumored that this person is very particular and has a wide network of contacts. Anyone who is involved in the underworld will basically give him some face.
"You're joking, Marshal. I'm just a small thug at best. What's the big brother or second brother thing?"
Du Yuesheng shook his head and laughed continuously. He took the opportunity to sit at the corner of the table and expressed his gratitude very solemnly.
"I didn't come here for anything else today, but I mainly wanted to thank the Marshal. A few days ago, my eldest brother had some minor friction with Master Lu Xiaojia. Fortunately, the brothers of the Independence Army gave me face and released my eldest brother."
"We at Sanxin Company will never forget this friendship. If you need any help in the future, please feel free to ask."
"Haha, Boss Du, you're too polite. You're businessmen, and I'm just a crude soldier. There shouldn't be any intersection between us."
Zhang Ye shook his wine glass and smiled faintly.
He had no special opinion about the Sanxin Company. It was nothing more than a subsidiary company that relied on foreigners for its livelihood.
There are too many companies like this in Daxia today. They rely on foreigners' right of passage through the sea and just eat up the leftovers. They are not a cause for concern at all.
When the foreigners are completely defeated, this group of people will naturally disappear.
"General, I know you look down on us and think that what the Sanxin Company is doing is against the will of heaven and that it is exploiting and oppressing the common people."
Du Yuesheng is a smart man, and he can clearly feel the sense of distance shown by Zhang Ye.
"But if we don't do this, someone else will. And I can guarantee one thing: with Du Yuesheng in the Green Gang, we won't become a sharp sword in the hands of foreigners to slaughter and exploit our people!"
"I have no other intention in coming to see you, except to remind you to pay attention to the movements of various forces in the near future and make preparations early."
"Oh? How do you say this?"
Zhang Ye frowned slightly when he heard that, then quickly restrained his facial expression and asked in a puzzled manner.
"Could it be that Boss Du has heard some news?"
"There's no news yet, but I know foreigners very well!"
Du Yuesheng looked at him confidently, without a trace of fear in his eyes, and said with full confidence.
"Those guys are narrow-minded and vindictive. You offended them during the parade the day before yesterday and even ordered the expulsion of foreigners from the three provinces of East Shandong. This has crossed their bottom line."
"So, based on this point alone, the foreigners will not let you go easily."
"Hehehe...you won't let me go?"
Zhang Ye whispered softly with a disdainful smile on his lips.
"Then come on, send all the forces they support here and see who will win!"