People in the Republic of China era began to rise from industry.

Upon hearing Kong Yongzhi's words, Song Wenchang's expression also turned serious.

He really didn't know about this.

He completely agreed with Kong Yongzhi's concerns.

Not to mention profit-driven businessmen.

In any profession, as long as you can protect everyone's interests, others will recognize your abilities.

This includes his own good brother-in-law.

People in the army got promoted and made a fortune by following him.

Following in his footsteps, the people of the Jiangsu and Zhejiang financial groups gradually gained control of the national financial system.

Ultimately, it all comes down to interests.

Now Lin Yi, along with a group of people from the textile industry, is able to negotiate with the Nationalist government.

Even if he succeeds, or even if the negotiations ultimately fail, it will still attract the attention of the entire business community!

In short, once this matter is started, it's just a matter of how much he wins or loses.

The word "lose" simply doesn't exist!

Thinking about all this, Song Wenchang couldn't help but feel anxious.

"Holding a seminar there? In the concession?"

Kong Yongzhi rolled his eyes.

nonsense!

If he dared to observe from the Nationalist government's territory, an illegal assembly could be shut down.

Song Wenchang realized what was happening, and his old face immediately turned red.

However, he was in no mood to care at that moment.

He shook his head vigorously, like a rattle-drum: "No matter what, we can't let them hold this seminar!"

"Can we stop them?"

Kong Yong asked, and before Song Wenchang could answer, he shook his head and said, "We can't stop them. We can't arrest everyone."

"Then let..."

The names of the three tycoons were on the tip of his tongue, but Song Wenchang swallowed them back.

What a fool! The three tycoons who once dominated Shanghai are long gone.

Thinking about it, he felt extremely annoyed.

Zhang Xiaolin and Huang Jinyong are one thing.

He died without warning.

He only found out when the person died, and he didn't take it to heart.

However, when Du Yuesheng and Lin Yi had a falling out and Du Yuesheng was quickly defeated, he had the opportunity and ability to help him out.

If Du Yuesheng were to say something to express his opinion, he would certainly not be abandoned by everyone.

Gangs, after all, fight each other, but in the end, it all comes down to interests.

They will be absolutely loyal as long as there is money to be made.

Unfortunately, he valued his reputation and didn't make a move.

So does everyone else.

Now it's much better; it's impossible to find a thug to cause trouble.

Kong Yongzhi never expected that he would think of the three tycoons.

Seeing his expression change repeatedly after he finished speaking, it was clear that he had no other choice.

He shook his head and said, "Don't think about things that are unrealistic."

"Let's think about how to refuse their offer."

"I only noticed it after hearing the news. Starting yesterday, the tone of the newspapers started to change."

"A long time ago, I remember there was discussion about this in the newspapers, but then it gradually faded away."

"Looking back now, I'm afraid that kid surnamed Lin was already planning it back then."

After being reminded, Song Wenchang also remembered.

He paused for a moment, then gave a wry smile: "The Federation Association hadn't been established for very long back then, right?"

"Perhaps he planned this whole thing when he founded the association."

He shook his head as he spoke: "There's no good way to solve this, and it's not something you or I can decide."

"It still depends on how the person in the official residence weighs this matter."

"Is the public interest more important, or his reputation?"

"We can't make the decisions, but we can influence them."

Having already considered this matter beforehand, Kong Yongzhi had some ideas in mind.

"Tax cuts will definitely reduce fiscal revenue."

"At this time, you'd better really play the victim and complain about being poor."

"Without money, how can he arm his German-equipped divisions?"

Then he added, "We probably need to talk to the Chen brothers as well, since the Party's influence is in the local area."

"If Lin Yi can benefit public opinion, then of course we can also use public opinion."

Song Wenchang narrowed his eyes: "You mean, the price of cotton in China?"

"Ah."

Kong Yongzhi nodded.

"The interests of mulberry farmers are of great importance; no one can deny that, right?"

"Therefore, there needs to be local people speaking up for them."

"good idea!"

Song Wenchang clapped his hands in approval, then said somewhat angrily, "You already had an idea, why didn't you say so earlier?"

"Is this interesting?"

"I didn't mean anything by it, I was just afraid you wouldn't be willing to properly plead poverty."

Kong Yongzhi chuckled and said, "This matter is of great importance, so you can't lose your temper after just a few words."

"We need to have a proper talk, and we need to be sincere."

"Otherwise, if things get ugly, it will actually help Lin Yi."

"Hmph, do you think I'm the kind of person who doesn't know what's important?"

Song Wenchang said angrily, "I'll go and talk to the Chen brothers, but I'm afraid I'll have to offer them some benefits."

"Let's prioritize the important matters."

……

For Lin Yi, Ma Jizu's death was a great relief.

So after receiving the news, he sent a telegram, praising Fang Chang highly.

In short: Awesome!

When you're in a good mood, you're in good spirits.

His vacation officially ended with this news.

Another reason is that Wu Rongsheng and Zhang Jingde were very enthusiastic, and the seminar was organized very smoothly.

The date was set for three days later.

Therefore, Lin Yi, the president who rarely makes public appearances, also specially prepared a speech.

The plan is to boost morale at the seminar.

They don't intend to attack the Nationalist government.

Actions speak louder than words; there's no need to get carried away with empty promises.

As for whether he could achieve legendary status and become a leader in the Chinese business world if he succeeded in this endeavor, even Kong Yongzhi could realize that, and Lin Yi himself was certainly even more aware of it.

He had already considered this when he established the Textile Federation.

Industry support funds are a template prepared for this purpose.

At that time, all industries can simply replicate this approach to quickly win over people's hearts and minds.

The reason why the two vice presidents were allowed to organize this matter at this time was simply because all the necessary preparations had already been made.

Even if he does it himself, there won't be any added benefits.

He sent a telegram to Chen Bonan, Liu Yuanfu, and others, instructing their representatives to attend the meeting on time.

I called Wu Rongsheng again and asked him to formally send an invitation letter to the Industrial Department, thus completing the final step of the entire seminar.

Official representatives are also indispensable.

"Young Master, intelligence from Jinling."

As soon as he hung up the phone, Ah Sheng knocked on the door and entered the study.

The intelligence was naturally sent by someone sent by Shen An.

The content was brief: Chief of Staff He of the Military Commission had a hidden illness.

Fearing the poor medical conditions in Nanjing, he secretly came to Shanghai and underwent surgery at St. Mary's Hospital.

This was something Lin Yi had specifically asked someone to pass on a message to Shen An, asking him to keep an eye out for it.

He wanted to make contact with key figures in the Nationalist government's military.

I didn't expect to hear news so quickly.

Moreover, he was the number two person in the Military Commission, and he appeared in the concession.

Good thing!

He chuckled and looked up at Ah Sheng, asking, "Didn't they say what Chief He's hidden illness is?"