Chapter 90: Someone from Hongmen (Part 2)
Seeing that Huang Sande believed in his one-sided words so quickly, Ye Hui and Wang Xuanzhang were also impressed by his cleverness. The two of them were excited, and they bulged their tongues, adding fuel to the fire to Chen Hao's various deeds and actions.
Speaking of happiness, they involuntarily hummed several patriotic songs by Chen Hao Cult. There is no doubt that Huang Sande, who was overseas, was admired by such a masterpiece. He was instantly conquered by Chen Hao, who was far away in the sky.
After listening to Chen Hao's "masterpieces" "People's Liberation Army March" and "My Chinese Heart", Huang Sande was drunk and could not speak for a long time.
"Haha!" Wang Xuanzhang said to Huang Sande with a smug smile: "Brother Huang, how do you feel after listening to these songs?"
"A masterpiece! I haven't been so excited for a long time." Huang Sande said in a daze: "I really want to see our savior right away! I'm so glad that I took the liberty to visit this time. Otherwise, how could I have such a blessing to hear such exciting patriotic songs!"
"Yes!" Ye Hui said passionately with admiration on his face: "Under the leadership of our commander-in-chief, my China will sooner or later rise into the world's powerful countries! Those Qing nobles who destroyed their country in a distorted way will be severely punished by us!"
"Motherland! My beloved motherland! What have been ruined by those beasts who have harmed the country and the people!" Huang Sande said with great regret: "For a long time, the upper country of China has been respected by foreign races, and the Chinese have always had a high status in the world. However, since modern times, the Qing Dynasty, which was strong outside and killed at the middle, was invaded and attacked by the great powers, the Chinese's status has plummeted and suffered bullying and slaughtered by foreign races. Therefore, my brother learned from Mr. Sun and was determined to revolution. Now, there is a god of war outside of my country, and there are revolutionaries such as Mr. Sun to save the country. There is hope of rising!"
"Brother Huang!" Ye Hui said solemnly: "Our People's Liberation Army is now keeping a low profile and does not want to show its true face. We are confronting the Dutch and Indian colonial army, and we only use the name of Lanfang Republic. Therefore, Brother Huang must not reveal the secrets of our People's Liberation Army."
"Ah!" Huang Sande said in amazement: "The two virtuous brothers told me such a major secret so easily, which really makes me flattered! Don't worry, my brother has a secret, so he will never reveal this matter."
"That's great!" Ye Hui nodded slightly and said to Huang Sande frankly: "Brother Huang, we are new to us and have not had a wide connection in the United States. Forgive us for taking the liberty, there is something very important now. I would like to ask Brother Huang for help?"
When Huang Sande heard this, he not only did not feel any disgusting, but said happily: "My brother likes to help me with Chinese people the most in his life. He originally thought that Chinese compatriots like you who are not short of money and have strong strength would not have any use for me. Huang Sande. I didn't expect that there is another very important thing now, and I need my brother's help. This is really great.
Brother Ye, please tell me quickly. No matter what it is, as long as I, Huang Sande, have a breath, I will do it for you PLA!"
At the end, Huang Sande emphasized his tone. This American Chinese leader finally showed his excellent qualities of enthusiasm and righteousness. The leader of the Hongmen in the United States and the head of the Zhigong Hall was indeed not a false reputation!
After Wang Xuanzhang explained the whole story to Huang Sande, Huang Sande thought for a while and asked in a deep voice: "I wonder how much US dollars the People's Liberation Army can take out to purchase arms, commodities and other items?"
Ye Hui said without hesitation: "As long as the diplomatic relations are established smoothly, in the early stage, we can take out at least $10 million to purchase arms and various commodities. Moreover, as long as the United States is willing to let our PLA sailors come for training, train our sailors into qualified naval talents, so that they can return home on their own on warships. Then, at that time, our PLA can take out at least $30 million to purchase warships and various necessities!"
The 30 million US dollars in 1907 was equivalent to 506 billion RMB around 2000. Hearing that the PLA's financial resources were so horrible, Huang Sande said in disbelief: "Be serious? Can you PLA really take out so many dollars to buy warships at once?"
"No silence!" Ye Hui and Wang Xuanzhang replied almost at the same time.
Huang Sande stared at the two of them for a long time, and stroking his beard and laughed loudly: "Okay! With such strong financial support and you heroes and talented men, why worry about the big thing going forward! Don't worry, this matter will be covered by my brother."
Ye Hui and Wang Xuanzhang were overjoyed when they saw that things were ready, so they looked at each other and nodded. Ye Hui took out a check of $100,000 and said, "Brother, as the saying goes, brother, settle the score clearly! We want the brother to work hard, but we can't ask the brother to spend money to clear the money. I hope the brother will accept this little money. If it is not enough, just tell us."
Huang Sande suddenly changed color and said unhappily: "Two brothers, it is our duty to contribute to the rise of China. Not to mention spending some money, even if I ask Huang Sande to die immediately, it will be a natural choice! If you continue to act like this, I will turn my head and leave, and never stop!"
Ye Hui and Wang Xuanzhang smiled embarrassedly. Wang Xuanzhang quickly changed the subject and asked, "I wonder how Brother Huang is going to start this big thing?"
Huang Sande smiled proudly and asked the two of them: "I wonder if the two brothers have heard of Liang Cheng, the ambassador of the Qing Dynasty to the United States?"
Liang Cheng, in his 40s, was a patriotic and people-loving government official. From 1903 to 1908, he served as the Minister of the Qing Dynasty to the United States of America. He once regained part of the Boxer Indemnities for China and used part of the money for education.
From 1904 to 1905, he urged US President Theodore Roosevelt to reduce some of the unpaid Boxer indemnities. According to the treaty, the Qing government paid 24.44778 yuan, 8 cents of US compensation. After obtaining the consent of the US Congress and President Theodore Roosevelt, he would return 10.785,286 yuan, 1 cents of unpaid money to China from January 1909.
According to the history museum of Tsinghua University, Liang Cheng also played a great role in the establishment of Tsinghua University. He also assisted Zhang Zhidong to regain the right to build the Guangdong-Hankou Railway from the United States.
In 1906, there was a major earthquake in San Francisco, USA, and countless Chinese people were killed. Liang Cheng dialed at home and abroad to raise funds and provide relief. In addition, he also led his subordinates to donate their salary and went to San Francisco to deal with the funeral and rescue Chinese compatriots.
Chapter completed!