Chapter Eleven Arrival in Hawaii

  Looking at the current world situation, Western developed economies and military powers, they all develop capitalism, military power, and technology. Their governments bring relative wealth, equality, and democracy to ordinary people.

  But the Qing dynasty brought to the vast laboring people is **naked exploitation**, and the descendants of our Chinese nation live in a sea of flames, with your wisdom, can you see that the Qing dynasty will last long?

  Hu Xueyan's mouth drooped, and Mr. Zhou was not immune to alarmist talk! Our great Qing has a million brave soldiers, a large number of national heroes, and big guns and warships, all of which can repel the enemy at the gate. What is there to worry about?

  Zhou Yu's sarcastic rebuke to Hu Xueyan: Looking back at the Opium War and looking at the Taiwan War, although there were brave soldiers fighting to the death, what was the outcome in the end!

  Western countries established their nations through commerce, taking away the resources, money and labor of our China. The United States built railways, which were piled up with the white bones of our Chinese people. Hawaii also had contract workers and coolies from our China.

  The East Japan and European Russia have been eyeing our treasure island of Taiwan, the northeastern provinces, and Korea for a long time. Within 15 years, there will certainly be changes.

  France is eyeing my Fujian, Guangzhou and Taiwan. There will be a war within 4 years. Can the imperial court investigate?

  Hong Kong, Macau, Vladivostok, Eastern Siberia, the Ryukyu Islands and other territories have not been returned to this day. Can the imperial court be different!

  Local tyrants and bullies occupy the land, without thinking of repaying the country. Eight out of ten parts of taxes are kept for themselves. Can the imperial court be any different?

  The two empress dowagers were lavish in their construction projects, using the limited silver from the national treasury for their own enjoyment. How delightful!

  Is Mr. Hu's great ambition similar to those of various gentlemen, who are neither worried nor alarmed?

  Zhou Yu walked to the window, pointing at the sky with indignation and excitement. "Our great rivers and mountains of China have been fragmented. When will our people wake up? Don't you feel that our ancestors are crying?"

  When will the Great Dragon of China rise again? Are you still being foolishly loyal? Don't you realize yet?

  The people of Huaxia, stand up! The Huaxia nation, wake up!!! Zhou Yu shouted loudly.

  Zhou Yu stood quietly and alone by the window, but his back was straight.

  A crystal tear fell on the carpet, it shattered, and the breaking sound made Hu Xueyan feel like a deafening crash. The sunlight shone down on Zhou Yu's back, making him appear even more lonely and towering, as if showing his master's unyielding spirit.

  Hu Xueyan recalled, "At that time, I had a kind of thunder and fire pouring into my chest, quietly planting a seed of firm faith, which began to take root and sprout, and instantly grew into a towering tree."

  I am convinced that the majestic young man before my eyes is the towering tree grown from that seed, and he will bring spring and hope to this Chinese nation plagued by disasters and hardships. What more can I ask for?

  In the end, Zhou Yu dug up a large number of outstanding talents with the secret help of Hu Xueyan. They were:

  Wei Han was born in 1850, named Zhi Fu, styled Ji Qian, from Hou County, Fujian Province, an expert in warship manufacturing.

  Wei Han showed his difference from an early age.

  When he was 5 years old, his father Tang Yi Zhong and others discussed with him the pros and cons of the Tang and Wei clans. Han said: "The ancestor of Wei is Bi Wan, who came from Gonggao, Wen's Zhao; Tang Shu Yu was the younger brother of Wu Wang, Wu's Mu."

  Yi Zhong also said: "My ancestor is Tang Yao." Han said: "The ancestor of the text is Hou Ji, the son of Emperor Ku and his first wife; Yao's mother Qingdu, Ku's second wife. Since Wei comes before Tang, isn't it proper?" From then on, he was known as a divine child.

  He graduated with the first place in the first class of Fujian Shipyard School, and stayed in Fuzhou Shipyard for technical work. Later he became one of the first batch of Chinese naval officers to study abroad.

  During his study in France, he learned shipbuilding skills while studying law. He was once an assistant member of the French Royal Lawyers Association and "his reputation rose day by day, and soon became a doctor of law". He also became the first Chinese to receive a foreign law Ph.D.

  After returning to China, Wei served as the "General Superintendent of Manufacture" (i.e. Chief Engineer) at the Foochow Arsenal. He oversaw the construction of China's first cruiser, the Kai Chi. The ship was described as a "giant vessel such as China has never had before". During this period, the Foochow Arsenal also built three fast ships under Wei's leadership.

  Lü Heng was born in 1852, courtesy name Kòngtáng, from Heshan, Guangdong. He served as captain of the Weiyuan and concurrently as a training officer.

  Yip Fu was born in 1848, originally named Kui Fu, and also known as Mengmei. He was from the Nine Dragons Ridge (now Hong Kong Island) of Xin'an County, Guangzhou Prefecture, Guangdong Province, and served as a gunner on the super-warship "Wu".

  Zheng Qinghe was born in 1852, with the courtesy name Jingxi, from Min County (Fuzhou City), Fujian Province. He was a deputy commander of the Fujian Shipyard Administration Bureau.

  Chen Zhaofei was born in 1854, with the courtesy name Heting, from Luozhou, Minxian (now Fuzhou City), served as Chief Engineer and Director of the Shipbuilding Engineering Bureau.

  Zeng Hongji was born in 1860, with the courtesy name Chikang, from Leizhou, Guangdong Province. He served as a mechanical engineer at the Mawei Shipyard and was skilled in mechanics.

  These unfulfilled talents were squeezed and framed, in this officialdom where eating and drinking, empty talk, and corruption are rampant, they paid a heavy price for their integrity and not following the trend, which also made Zhou Yu cheaper.

  In order to wait for these talents and their families, Zhou Yu stayed in Shanghai for a long time and also talked with Hu Xueyan a lot. Hu Xueyan was amazed by Zhou Yu's wisdom and erudition.

  Finally on October 12, Zhou Yu, who had been in this world for more than seven months, set foot on his European and American journey with the sponsorship of Hu Xueyan's ￡1.2 million. Those who followed him were: Wei Han, Lü Han, Ye Fu, Zheng Qinglian, Chen Zhaochong, Zeng Hongji and their families. Tian Ergou and a group of guards were driven by him to train in the old street.

  Hawaiian-born Chinese Consul, wealthy merchant and nobleman Chen Fang, who had just been recommended by Qing Dynasty's Minister to the United States, Zheng Huang, to become the Consul of Hawaii's Chinese community. He sat in his study at his Honolulu villa early in the morning, looking over the business reports from the sugar factory. The old butler rushed into the study and said: "Master, there is a very special Chinese gentleman named Mr. Zhou who requests to see you."

  Is there anything special he said?

  He said it was introduced by Shanghai Hu Xueyan, but did not elaborate on the specifics.

  Oh! Then you go and invite him in, and bring him to the living room, Chen Fang raised an eyebrow.

  Yes, sir. The old butler turned and left.

  After a few minutes, Chen Fang stepped into the living room with a steady gait and saw the old butler standing next to a dark-haired young Chinese man in his early 20s wearing a black suit.

  He found that this young man was majestic and had a subtle aura of dominance (can't he be without dominance, the super awesome protagonist Zhou Yu).

  Her skin is white and translucent like crystal, with angular features that are full of three-dimensionality. A pair of black and white eyes filled with wisdom and depth. It's impossible to guess what's on his mind. (Isn't this a threat to us women?)

  When Chen Fang was observing him, Zhou Yu also observed Chen Fang. Chen Fang is over 50 years old, of medium build, wearing a dark-colored suit, with thick and dense black eyebrows mixed with a few white hairs, a thin long braid, an eight-character beard, and high cheekbones characteristic of the two Guang provinces.

  Chen Fang clasped his fists in front of his chest and bowed loudly, saying: "Mr. Zhou, I have long admired you from afar. I don't know what honorable business brings Mr. Zhou to seek out a humble person like myself."

  Zhou Yu also made a fist and returned the courtesy, disturbing Chen Dong's early morning. However, the young man had indeed come to discuss important matters with Director Chen, but he didn't know if the gentleman was available? After finishing speaking, he looked around.

  Chen Fangyi and Mr. Zhou went to the study room to talk. Zhou Yu followed Chen Fang into the study room and closed the door behind them.

  Mr. Zhou has come to my humble abode, is there any instruction? How is Mr. Hu Xueyan from Shanghai doing?

  Zhou Yuqiang, Chen Fang, also known as Guofen, was born in 1925 in Meixi, Zhuhai. He received a good education from an early age... (omitted one thousand words)

  In 1879, you became the first Chinese member of the Privy Council in the Kingdom of Hawaii. You also worked hard for the unfair treatment of Chinese laborers, didn't I?

  Chen Fang was extremely surprised, how did this person understand himself so well? Some things he had even forgotten about himself, how could he be so clear about them? The muscles at the corner of his eyes twitched.

  Mr. Chen, you don't have to be surprised, we will be like Hu Xueyan, friends rather than enemies. Here I will openly and frankly tell you! I want to ask Mr. Chen for help, I want to change the status of all Chinese people in the world.

  Make Chinese people a pride of the world, make the Chinese nation stand tall among the nations of the world, rather than being so-called inferior races.

  I want every descendant of the Huaxia nation to achieve equality for all, I want a world where Chinese people are united and the world is shared by all.

  What a wonderful phrase, "all men are equal, the world is public", what a magnificent sight standing in the forest of the world. I ask Mr. Qin, what do you use to achieve the things you describe? And what ability do I have to help you in Tanshan?

  Isn't this exactly what you've been hoping for? Chen Fang was moved by Qin Han's words, but she still couldn't help but ask back to Zhou Yu.

  I don't want Mr. Chen to rebel or sponsor you. I just hope to use your connections in Hawaii and Europe to help me recruit high-paying talents from various countries.

  Also, recruit the suffering Chinese people from all over the world to Hawaii for my use. I will set up a large number of enterprises in Hawaii, with the aim of expanding the talent of our Chinese industry.

  I still want to do a big business with Mr., these are materials. Zhou Yu said and handed over a dozen materials to Chen Fang.

  Zhou Yu gave Chen Fang cloth, red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue and purple seven-color chemical dyeing formula, weaving machinery data, as well as the special craftsmanship of sugar processing in later generations, such as brown sugar, granulated sugar, sugar powder, and packaged milk sugar.

  Chen Fang's eyes lit up, he knew that these would be a boundless gold mine, with his current resources, he didn't need to invest much more, and within a year, he could turn his industry over several times.

  Chen Fang asked in surprise: Mr. Zhou, what kind of cooperation method are you going to use with me?

  Zhou Yu said seriously: I hold 51% of the shares, technical investment, you hold 49% of the shares, investment and management are up to you, including your current sugar factory and sugarcane plantation. I know Mr. Chen is at a temporary disadvantage, but its prospects are very promising, I believe Mr. Chen will make a very wise choice.

  Also, all the technical processes related to sucrose processing are exclusive in the world. The formula for fabric and flower color dyes has already cooperated with domestic factories.

  In Europe, I don't want to consider looking for a cooperative factory anymore. This way, there will be fewer competitors and the corresponding profit margin will be much larger.

  Thank you for Mr. Zhou's candor, I carefully calculated and decided to cooperate with Mr. Zhou after all.

  Now that our business is concluded, I have another request to make of you, sir. Will you grant it?

  Located on the island of Oahu, a Spanish shipyard, sir, can you help me discuss with the owner of the shipyard? I want to secretly buy it out, including all the technical workers and 70 acres of land around it. Additionally, there is also a small open-hearth steelmaking plant and its workers on the island of Oahu.

  Chen Fang immediately agreed and said she would try it out.

  After signing the contract, the two people parted ways and prepared to leave separately.

  Zhou Yu first went to the Hawaiian Telegraph Bureau and sent a telegram to Liu Yongfu, requesting him to send 500 technicians and apprentices, including Zhang Long and naval camp personnel, all to come to Hawaii. Additionally, he asked to purchase more materials such as iron, copper, sodium, magnesium, aluminum, silicon, phosphorus, and nitrogen ore raw materials and ship them to Hawaii.

  After that, he returned to the inn and started writing books. At this time, Huaxia was still using traditional characters, which made Zhou Yu very headache. If it weren't for the knowledge in his mind that wouldn't run out, with his knowledge from later generations, he really couldn't do it. So, Zhou Yu decided to make time to write a book about Chinese cultural studies.