si-mexico Chapter 160: Jinling Suburbs
Chapter 160: Jinling Suburbs
"I really didn't realize that our fearless Commander Li is actually a little nervous right now."
It was almost time to get off the bus. Mayor Yuan saw Li Shaoyi tidying himself up in front of the mirror several times and said with a smile.
"To be honest, my ancestors never even had a village chief. In this day and age, going on a business trip to Jinling was unthinkable before. Being able to hold a meeting in town is a blessing. I've reached the pinnacle of success now. How can I not be nervous?"
What Li Shaoyi said was true. In his two lifetimes, he had never come to the capital to attend a meeting. I had heard that such a thing could only be done by top officials. I didn't expect that I would have such treatment now.
"Don't be too nervous. You have nothing to do for the next two days. I'm going to have a meeting with some people from the Executive Yuan. After that, I'll have someone take you to the Ministry of Military Affairs to work on your relationship. But I have to tell you first, these people in Jinling are all paid. If you go there with just your mouth, even if it's something that can be done, it will take you half a month."
Speaking of these things, Mayor Yuan was also very angry, but in such an environment, you have to obey it.
"We understand what you said. Don't worry. We are prepared."
Li Shaoyi patted his bag. No matter whether it is now or in the 21st century, as long as it can be done with money, it is not a big deal. The most frightening thing is that you can't find a place to spend money.
This is also considered a central government office. Do you think it's like a coach inn where you can just shout and someone will work for you? That's impossible. People who can work here are all top-notch people. If you don't make some extra money for yourself, how can you live if you only rely on the government salary?
"But the people from the Ministry of Military Affairs won't make it too difficult for you. After all, they have a press conference and they still need you to attend. But you should know what to say when you go. Don't say anything careless. You are representing the country at this time."
Speaking of the press conference, Mayor Yuan was a little worried. Li Shaoyi was always outspoken. If he really said something nonsense, he would be blamed by the bigwigs in Jinling since he had brought this guy here.
Mayor Yuan was the head of the government in Peking and a prominent local tyrant in the entire Nationalist government. However, in Nanjing, there were not many people like Mayor Yuan, and there were only about twenty of them in the whole country. If Li Shaoyi caused any big trouble, he might not be able to cover it up.
"Don't worry, I won't let you down at the critical moment."
Li Shaoyi said nonchalantly, but Mayor Yuan became even more worried.
The train slowly pulled into Jinling Station. There were people specially coming to pick us up at the station. The Jinling Executive Yuan sent two secretaries, and the rest were people Mayor Yuan had sent earlier. In Peiping, every move of Mayor Yuan was extremely important, but in Jinling, as mentioned before, there were more than 20 such people in the country, so they couldn't make much waves.
Li Shaoyi originally thought that someone would greet him, but he was overestimating himself. After Mayor Yuan was taken away, he left behind a staff member to take Li Shaoyi and the others to Jinling Hotel.
Jinling Hotel is like an official guesthouse. People who come to Jinling for business choose to stay here, so if you don’t have an official letter of introduction, you won’t be able to find a room here.
It's not that the environment here is so good, but the people living here are all military and political officials of the National Government. You come to Nanjing to do business, and if you live in a place like this, if there is any opportunity, it will really cost you a lot of money.
"This Jinling City is much more prosperous than Beiping!"
After getting on the car, Ma Leizi saw the buildings on both sides of the road and gave a heartfelt exclamation of admiration.
Although Peking has been the capital for many years, it has also experienced many years of war. Nanjing is more peaceful. In addition, the National Government has established its capital here, so it has received more municipal funds. Therefore, judging from the sides of the road, it is indeed much better than Peking.
"Brother, let me be frank. You've been to some pretty nice places. If you look around, you'll find some of them are slums."
Secretary Wang An, who was sitting in the passenger seat, said that this person was from the reception office of the Jinling Executive Yuan. Li Shaoyi's level was certainly not high enough to be a receptionist at the Executive Yuan, but he was a special person, and with the care of Mayor Yuan, the Executive Yuan also sent a secretary.
"Director Wang, the brothers will be staying in Jinling for a while. You'd better give us some advice if there's anything we need."
Li Shaoyi gave a look, and Liu Xiaoshan took out a beautifully packaged box containing a Junkers officer's watch.
"Okay, okay. Brothers can still have a say in all matters big and small in Jinling. Commander Li, just say what you want to say. That's very polite."
Secretary Wang said this a little embarrassedly, but he held the gift box tightly in his hand. He knew the value of this kind of watch and it would cost at least 150 yuan. As a small secretary, he only earned 25 yuan a month.
Although there were such reception tasks in normal times, none of those people would take a fancy to him. At most, they would give him a few dollars and send him away. Li Shaoyi had received such a gift when he was a secretary in the Executive Yuan.
"Brother, I came back to Nanjing purely for the designations of those counties. I have to build good relations with the people in the Military and Political Department, you see..."
Li Shaoyi is now completely in the dark. I may make arrangements with Mayor Yuan, but he has to find ways to handle some things himself. He can't just rely on them.
"Captain Li, according to your rank, you can only stay in the two front buildings of the Jinling Hotel. There's a restaurant manager in those two buildings named Cai Weiwen. He's no ordinary guy. If you want to connect online in Jinling, he's quite capable, but he's also notoriously greedy. If you're okay with it, I'll bring him over for you after we settle in."
Secretary Wang thought for a while and said that if it was a matter of their Executive Yuan, he would definitely take Li Shaoyi with him directly and make money in the process, but unfortunately Li Shaoyi's main business this time was in the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs.
"Okay, I'll definitely make a contribution after it's done."
Li Shaoyi finally realized that if he wanted to seek official positions and money in Nanjing, he had to have his own connections. However, he was completely in the dark in Nanjing. If he relied on himself, he probably wouldn't be able to finish his work until the New Year.
In Secretary Wang An, Li Shaoyi saw a truth: as long as you are willing to spend money, there will be people to help you get things done. A watch opened the way to the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs.
Of course, it's just a way...