After spending 500 taels of silver, Zhang Zhenxun's response from the Guangdong-Guangxi Governor General Office was to suggest that he go to find overseas Chinese to think of, because overseas Chinese are better at dealing with foreigners.

At this time, Zhang Zhenxun had been back to China for 10 years, and had long understood the operating habits of the Qing court's officialdom. This was clearly a refusal that he did not want to inform Beijing. However, he also reminded Zhang Zhenxun that he could indeed find overseas Chinese to think of some ways.

Of course, Zhang Zhenxun had heard of the deeds of overseas Chinese and knew that they had defeated the Eight-Nation Alliance and brought the Qing court back from the brink of destruction. In this regard, overseas Chinese are indeed much better than the Qing court, and now overseas Chinese are actually in fact separatist, and foreign propaganda is a gesture of having to do their best to safeguard national interests. But I don’t know what their attitude towards overseas Chinese are. But even though the court is unwilling to care, I can only try my luck from overseas Chinese.

When the Time Traveler organized the Shanghai Industrial and Commercial Delegation, Zhang Zhenxun was also invited. Although Zhang Zhenxun failed to participate, he also knew that Sheng Xuanhuai, Yan Xinhou, Zhu Baosan and others were conducting inspections in Qingdao at this time. So Zhang Zhenxun rushed to Qingdao from Guangzhou overnight and asked Sheng Xuanhuai and others to introduce him and contact the East China government.

What Zhang Zhenxun never expected was that overseas Chinese made a decision in just one night, dispatching warships to Java for armed protection of overseas Chinese, and was about to send a warship to go first. This was the best result that Zhang Zhenxun dared not imagine. It seems that overseas Chinese are really capable of relying on.

So Zhang Zhenxun immediately said: "Speaker Qin, this is not the best. If you armed and protected the overseas Chinese, you will bear the full cost. And you are willing to support you 1 million taels of silver to repay you for your hard work."

Qin Zheng smiled and said, "Mr. Zhang doesn't have to do this. In fact, we are also from overseas survivors of China. Mr. Zhang is a businessman and can still run for the interests of overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia. Since we are all from the same lineage of China, how can we not save us? Therefore, there is no need for Mr. Zhang to spend money."

After hearing this, Zhang Zhenxun stood up and bowed to Qin Zheng. His voice couldn't help but choke and said, "You are so noble and righteous. I am here to express my gratitude to you on behalf of millions of Chinese in Southeast Asia for your kindness."

Qin Zheng also stood up and said, "Mr. Zhang doesn't have to do this. Come and sit down and talk." After the two of them sat down again, Qin Zheng said, "We are different from the Qing court. The Qing court regards overseas Chinese as abandoned people of the Celestial Empire, but we regard overseas Chinese as brothers of the South China Sea. In trouble, how can we not help? Since the Qing court does not care about overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia, then we will take care of them. However, this time, we still have some things to do to protect overseas Chinese, and we need Mr. Zhang's help."

Zhang Zhenxun hurriedly said: "If you have any requirements, you can just ask them. As long as you can do it under the guise, you will definitely not refuse."

Qin Zheng said: "Mr. Zhang should know that we have just returned to China and are not familiar with the situation in Nanyang. Mr. Zhang has lived in Nanyang for a long time and his business is spread all over Nanyang. He is naturally familiar with the situation in Nanyang. In addition, we send troops to protect overseas Chinese and inevitably have to deal with the Dutch colonial authorities. Mr. Zhang has some contacts with the Dutch colonial authorities, so he hopes that Mr. Zhang can send a few capable personnel to assist us."

Zhang Zhenxun nodded and said, "This is a small matter, so you can arrange it immediately."

Qin Zheng also said: "The climate in the South China Sea is hot and there are many diseases. Most of our soldiers are northerners. I am afraid that the land is not suitable for the environment and time is tight, so we don't come to prepare medicines. Therefore, Mr. Zhang prepares more medicines for summer vacation, heat, disinfection, and fire removal. In addition, after our army arrives in Java, it will definitely accommodate a large number of refugees, requiring a large number of tents and food placement."

Zhang Zhenxun said: "This matter is easy to deal with. I opened several pharmacies in Java, which can be used in front of the army, tents, food, etc., so there is no need for the public to worry about."

Qin Zheng said: "There is also that this place is thousands of miles away from Java. When warships sail, they need to replenish coal, drinking water and food. Mr. Zhang can arrange the supply."

Zhang Zhenxun laughed and said, "There are two shipping companies in Java. All countries in Southeast Asia have docks, so they can be used by your warships."

Seeing that Zhang Zhenxun's answer was so refreshing, Qin Zheng felt it was a little unreliable and said, "This time we protect the overseas Chinese, we will inevitably have conflicts with the Dutch colonial authorities, and we may meet with the military. Mr. Zhang has many industries in Nanyang and still needs to rely on the Dutch colonial authorities. If we help us blatantly, it may be detrimental to Mr. Zhang. Therefore, if Mr. Zhang has any inconveniences, we might as well propose it first. We can negotiate. If it is not possible to help openly, it is also possible to help secretly. It will not implicate Mr. Zhang for the sake of protecting the overseas Chinese."

When Zhang Zhenxun heard this, he was very moved because overseas Chinese were indeed considering themselves. After 10 years of returning to China, he met too many Qing court officials. He only scrupulously politicized his official position and political achievements. When the merchants needed money, he did not consider the interests of the merchants at all. However, overseas Chinese could fully think about themselves, which was indeed much more humane. Of course, Zhang Zhenxun was very cautious. If he helped overseas Chinese, the Dutch colonial authorities would inevitably retaliate against him. Although he would not really attack him, he would definitely embezzle some of his own industries.

So Zhang Zhenxun said: "Don't worry, Speaker Qin, at worst, he will lose some money. He has no strength in his lower body, and has saved some money for many years. However, money is just something outside of the body. He will not bring it in life or death. He will not be used to do some useful things. If he can save more lives of overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia, it will be no pity to lose some things outside of the body."

Qin Zheng nodded and praised, "Mr. Zhang is really worthy of being a righteous man."

Zhang Zhenxun said: "Speaker Qin has been too rewarded. He only wants to do his best to do something for the country and the Chinese in Southeast Asia. Unfortunately, his ability is limited. This move to protect overseas Chinese depends on the strength of the people."

Qin Zheng nodded, thought for a while, and said, "Mr. Zhang, the Chinese in Nanyang have been bullied for hundreds of years, and we know a little about this. The courts of all dynasties have regarded the Chinese in Nanyang as the abandoned people of the Celestial Empire, and no one is the master of the Chinese in Nanyang. Now we also hope to do something for the Chinese in Nanyang. We can take this opportunity to protect overseas Chinese. We have an idea, which is to lead us to establish a cooperative organization that focuses on safeguarding the interests of Chinese in Nanyang, and organize all Nanyang Chinese. We work together and work together to not only protect the interests of Chinese in Nanyang, but also strengthen the connections, trade exchanges, etc. At that time, Mr. Zhang will also help us plan and deal with each other."

Zhang Zhenxun was not shocked when he heard this. Of course, Zhang Zhenxun knew that in fact, there were many overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia and had a lot of wealth, so he could dominate Nanyang. However, the main reason for being bullied over the past few hundred years is that there is no huge government force behind the overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia. Secondly, the overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia are in a mess and have no unified organization. If the East China government can come forward to support Nanyang Chinese and fully integrate the power of Nanyang Chinese, then Nanyang Chinese will no longer have to be afraid of being bullied in the future. It is just Zhang Zhenxun suspected that the East China government has this ability?

Zhang Zhenxun arrived in Qingdao yesterday. At night, he talked with Sheng Xuanhuai and others for the middle of the night. He had a certain understanding of the situation of the East China government and was sure that overseas Chinese were much better than the Qing court in all aspects. However, they only occupied a corner of Shandong now, and it was possible to complete this overseas Chinese protection operation. However, it is possible to integrate overseas Chinese in the South China Sea and support the protection umbrella of overseas Chinese in the South China Sea. Zhang Zhenxun was unsure. After all, Zhang Zhenxun is an elderly man over 60 years old. He is so sophisticated and has seen the world. Of course, he will not be easily fooled by a few words.

Now Zhang Zhenxun has a good relationship with the Dutch colonial authorities, and the anti-Chinese movement will basically not fall on him. Even if this time it provides help for the time travelers to protect overseas Chinese, you can spend some money. But Zhang Zhenxun also understands that once he participates in the integration of overseas Chinese and organizes the affairs of the Nanyang Chinese, it will be like completely tearing the face with the Dutch colonial authorities, because the colonists will never want to see a unified Chinese organization established; if the sea

It is easy to deal with foreign Chinese to succeed. They can rely on overseas Chinese to deal with the Dutch colonial authorities. Once overseas Chinese fail, they will almost lose their place in Java. Although Zhang Zhenxun has invested heavily in China and his business is in Southeast Asia, more than 60% of the industries are still in Java. Although Zhang Zhenxun just said that money is something outside of his body, now he can use all his wealth and life to make a big bet, Zhang Zhenxun cannot make up this decision.

Fortunately, Qin Zheng also saw Zhang Zhenxun’s embarrassment and smiled and said, “This is just one of our current ideas, and it is not mature yet. Once Mr. Zhang agrees, he will indeed take a big risk. Therefore, Mr. Zhang might as well consider it slowly without answering us immediately.”

After hearing this, Zhang Zhenxun couldn't help but admire that overseas Chinese are indeed generous in their work and are not forced to do anything. They do have a bit of the demeanor of superiors, so they said: "Thank you for your understanding."

Qin Zheng said again: "To be honest with Mr. Zhang, we plan to use this overseas Chinese protection operation to force the Dutch colonial authorities to obtain a stronghold in Java as our foothold in Java. On the one hand, it can facilitate trade between us and Nanyang; on the other hand, it can better protect Nanyang overseas Chinese. If we can achieve this goal, can we negotiate the establishment of the Nanyang Overseas Chinese Organization?"
Chapter completed!