The life of Lao Liu since 1944

Chapter 116 Explanation

After making up his mind, his eyes lit up and he called Zhang Dalong to his side, ready to tell him everything.

Hou Jie said seriously, "Dalong, what I am going to tell you now is very important. I am reminding you in advance. According to my observation, the Nationalist government will be finished in the next two years. When they withdraw, they will definitely plunder the place like the Japanese did when they left. When that happens, we, the big fat sheep, will have a hard time."

Zhang Dalong opened his mouth in surprise. He had never thought about this question. He couldn't see it. After all, he was just a child. It was already amazing that he could manage Yongchang well.

"Really, Boss? How is this possible?!"

Hou Jie also emphasized the Nationalist government's combat effectiveness. He pointed out that the Nationalist government's army performed poorly on the battlefield due to insufficient equipment and training, as well as strategic and tactical errors. These factors led to the Nationalist government's successive defeats on the battlefield, further exacerbating the crisis of its rule.

Hou Jie also discussed the image of the Nationalist government in the minds of the people. He pointed out that due to long-term mismanagement and corruption, the Nationalist government had lost the trust and support of the people. This situation made it impossible for the Nationalist government to gain widespread support from the people when facing foreign invasions, further weakening its ability to resist foreign enemies.

After Hou Jie's detailed analysis, Zhang Dalong began to have a clear understanding of the fate of the Nationalist government. Although he was still a little skeptical, he had to admit that Hou Jie's analysis made sense.

Zhang Dalong frowned and sat aside without saying a word. He was obviously thinking deeply about how to deal with the current situation.

"My vision is still too low, and I only care about managing business. Fortunately, I followed the boss and learned all this."

Hou Jie knew very well that if he told him all this suddenly, it might take the other party some time to digest and accept it, so he chose to sit quietly by the side, taking a sip from the teacup from time to time to show his respect and patience.

Zhang Dalong came back to his senses and said, "So, Boss, you have been giving free grain to the people and hiring a lot of people to do work in order to get rid of the disaster."

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Hou Jie nodded slightly with relief, a satisfied smile on his face.

"Yes, Dalong, you guessed it right. Otherwise, why did I make so many stupid moves recently? I'm not stupid."

"But it's still far from enough. The next step depends on you."

Zhang Dalong's admiration for the boss is beyond words. He deeply respects the boss's extraordinary courage and admirable character.

I thought to myself, "As expected of the boss, he makes decisions decisively and acts quickly. He is fearless and responsible in the face of difficulties. I am far inferior to him. I don't know when I can grow to this level."

Zhang Dalong said solemnly: "I know, Boss, just tell me, I will do it."

Hou Jie waited for Zhang Dalong to understand, and continued: "You are going to join the Chamber of Commerce for me! This is the last chance. When you go to join the Chamber, propose to buy land to build a woolen mill. The land must be large. Or if there is anyone who wants to sell the mill, you can take it over at a high price."

"Once the house construction is completed, we will immediately build factories and dormitories. We will select a large number of female workers from among those who work for us for training. They can also be wives and family members, and we will give priority to families in need. We will invest a large amount of money and spend it all. They can't take the land with them. I will leave them helpless when the time comes."

Zhang Dalong nodded after hearing this, and after thinking for a while, he said, "Okay, Boss. I'll do it right away."

Hou Jie winked and interrupted in a sly way, "I ordered a batch of equipment and technology from a German company. There will be a surprise when it's done! Hehe! That's what men love the most."

Hou Jie patted his chest and promised loudly, "Da Long, you are my brother, I won't cheat you."

"Brother Xin, you will have eternal life."

Zhang Dalong heard the boss saying weird things again and rolled his eyes helplessly.

"Come on! Boss, haven't you cheated me enough?"

"But Boss, it's fine if we spend money like crazy. Others don't know how much money we actually have, and there will still be people who come to trouble us. Why not wait until the later stage and borrow more money from outsiders to create the illusion that we are short of money and make them afraid of us. In this way, no one will suspect that we are rich and will only avoid us like the plague."

Hou Jie nodded. It was true that three heads are better than one Zhuge Liang. "Okay, I'll do as you say."

"There are many smart people in the city. We are just selling food, and the profit is easy to calculate. They should have known that we don't have much money."

"But given the Nationalist government's greed, they won't let go until they've squeezed every last drop of your blood."

"When they see us being so reckless, they will rush over and bite us. Dalong, you have to be mentally prepared."

After Zhang Dalong left, Hou Jie's thoughts were not interrupted. Instead, he began to think more deeply about another matter.

"Although the ocean has a certain value at present, with the outflow of a large amount of precious metals in recent years, inflation will only become more and more severe. The currency will continue to depreciate significantly. According to future trends, only gold is the real hard currency that can resist inflation risks and maintain its value for a long time."

In order to successfully implement this strategy, Hou Jie ordered his confidant Wu Laoqi to summon Niu Jizu.

"Niu Jizu was born into a bannerman family. He has the advantage of being deeply involved in bannerman social circles. He can more easily contact potential partners in the city and use the ocean to exchange for gold. These bannermen have a good background and have a lot of good things in their hands."

Hou Jie believed that with Niu Jizu's matchmaking, the asset conversion process could be completed without attracting too much attention.

"As long as you keep it well, you can prevent the Nationalist government from fleeing with large amounts of precious metals."

Hou Jie knew that gold could only be kept safe and reliable if it was in his own hands. He was also worried that those extravagant prodigals and fake foreigners who worshipped foreign things might squander the national assets.

Niu Jizu walked in, his steps were steady and powerful, revealing a steady atmosphere. His eyes swept around the people in the room, and finally fixed on Hou Jie. He walked forward quickly and saluted Hou Jie respectfully, his movements were regular and he did not dare to slack off. He was not as casual as Zhang Dalong. Niu Jizu's words and deeds seemed cautious, revealing a kind of humility and respect. In this occasion, he seemed very restrained, but it also made him particularly eye-catching.

"Young Master, are you looking for me?"

"Jizu, how are you doing lately?"

Niu Jizu is very low-key and humble. He knows that his achievements are inseparable from the support and help of his employer.

Therefore, the whole family was grateful and respectful to the boss. During this period, Niu Jizu's family was indeed very prosperous. Whether in the eyes of the family or in the eyes of the neighbors, they gave people a sign of prosperity.