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Zhao Zhenzhong finally visited Sui Shiqing, president of Qingdao Chamber of Commerce.

Sui Shiqing now smiled and was extremely polite when he saw Zhao Zhenzhong. This is not only because Zhao Zhenzhong is a major shareholder of Sihai Industrial, but also has close ties with Germans and Americans, but also because the idea Zhao Zhenzhong gave him some time ago was really good. Now some familiar people will praise him when they see him, "Chairman Sui has great merits and great achievements." He is proud.

Things will start with what happened in April and May this year.

This spring, Zhao Zhenzhong has been paying attention to this matter after learning that Gao Enhong, the supervisor of Jiaoao Commercial Port, was going to prepare for the establishment of a private Qingdao University. After learning that Qingdao's wealthy businessmen donated funds to participate in the construction, Zhao Zhenzhong found Sui Shiqing to learn about the specific situation.

At that time, Gao Enhong replaced Xiong Bingqi as the supervisor of Jiaoao Commercial Port in April 1924. Shortly afterwards, Qingdao's wealthy businessman Liu Zishan and private Qingdao Middle School principal Sun Guangqin proposed to Gao Enhong to establish a private Qingdao University.

Sui Shiqing disagreed with this matter. He looked down on Liu Zishan and Sun Guangqin.

Although Liu Zishan is a rich man from Qingdao known as "Liu Bancheng", everyone who knows his background calls him "Liu Dichuang". Liu Zishan is the initiator of the opium trade in Qingdao. He started selling opium when the Germans occupied Qingdao. In 1905, Liu Zishan, who obtained the monopoly of opium, opened a promotional cream bureau, wholesale in front cabinets, and retail in the backyard. In 1916, the Fusang official cream bureau, which was the Japanese backstage, opened. Liu Zishan earned tens of thousands of gold a day, and could sell 300 boxes of opium every day, and earn 300 yuan per box.

After making a profit, Liu Zishan also operated real estate and opened a bank, which was very wealthy in Qingdao. Wang Zhengting, who was once the Minister of Foreign Affairs, even wanted to take the Japanese off as Jiaoji Railway worth 40 million yuan, and let him take it back privately and change it to a commercial office.

Unexpectedly, Liu Zishan, who has always been labeled as a "drug lord" on his head, became the richest man in Qingdao, wanted to whitewash himself, so he began to invest in good deeds frequently. Last April, Liu Zishan invested in establishing a private Qingdao Middle School, and Sun Guangqin was the principal of the private Qingdao Middle School he hired.

Sui Shiqing thought he was sitting upright and doing well, and was also the president of the Chamber of Commerce. He disdained to praise Liu Zishan, the drug lord.

After understanding the whole story, although Zhao Zhenzhong appreciated Sui Shiqing's unconsistency and dirty character, he felt a little regretful. After thinking about it carefully, he gave Sui Shiqing an idea and said, "Since Mr. Sui dislikes Liu Zishan's character, can he just let him whiten himself?"

"Then what can I do? Liu Duxiao is rich and can bribe Gao Enhong."

"Haha, Mr. Sui didn't think it clearly for a while. You said that in addition to money, which one is more important to Gao Enhong, the president of the Chamber of Commerce or the drug lord of Liu Zishan?"

"In addition to money, Sui's reputation is much better than that of Liu Duoxiang." Sui Shiqing was confident, but then said disheartenedly: "But in this world, money can really be called a ghost pusher. Then was Gao Zongzhang motivated by Liu Zishan with money?"

"If Mr. Sui suggested to Gao Enhong to establish Qingdao University in the name of the Chamber of Commerce and also sponsor the funds of Qingdao University, then which one do you think Gao Enhong listens to?" Seeing Sui Shiqing thinking, Zhao Zhenzhong added some more information: "What if Americans came forward to support Mr. Sui's proposal?"

"Americans? Will Americans support my proposal?" Sui Shiqing was puzzled.

"Haha, Mr. Sui should remember that in 1920, American PhD Toron established the Qingdao University Preparatory Department in Qingdao. Unfortunately, Qingdao was still under Japanese occupation at that time, and with restrictions from all parties, the Qingdao University Preparatory Department died in just one year. However, I heard that Americans hoped to establish a privately run preparatory school to study in the United States like Tsinghua School in Beijing." Seeing Sui Shiqing interested, Zhao Zhenzhong continued: "If Americans also participated in the establishment of this private Qingdao University and supported Mr. Sui's suggestions in the name of the Chamber of Commerce, which would Gao Enhong support?"

"It can not only ruin the good things of Liu Duoxiang, but also allow himself to help with cultural and righteous deeds and promote good reputations. It can also strengthen close ties with Gao Enhong and Americans, and win several good things in one fell swoop." Sui Shiqing was moved and said with a little anxiousness, "I know that the little brother has a good relationship with the Americans. Americans are also shareholders of Sihai Industrial, but I am really sure to bring Americans in?"

"Haha, Americans have always advocated strengthening Sino-US ties. Now that there is such a good opportunity, why don't they agree? Besides, based on my relationship with the current US consul and the manager of Mobil Qingdao Company, it should not be difficult to ask them to come forward to support Mr. Sui's proposal."

"If the little brother can really bring Americans in to support my proposal, I will do what I suggest in the name of the Chamber of Commerce." Sui Shiqing also agreed readily.

"However, Is there any other reason why I care about Qingdao University so much?" Sui Shiqing was a little puzzled by Zhao Zhenzhong's attention to this matter.

"Haha, I just hope that after the establishment of Qingdao University, it will develop healthily, so that students from Sihai School can go in and learn more skills. After hearing Mr. Sui's explanation of Liu Zishan's origins, I don't want Liu Zishan to participate in this matter. I can't let students from Qingdao University be poked by others and say, 'This is a student taught by Liu Duxiao School'."

After reaching an agreement with Sui Shiqing, Zhao Zhenzhong convinced Newber, who had just been promoted to consul, and Cottman, the Qingdao manager of Mobil, who had just been promoted to consul. After contacting the country, the two said that they could provide support in teaching and teaching arrangements. Then they proposed detailed suggestions to Gao Enhong for establishing Qingdao University on behalf of the US Qingdao Consulate, Mobil Qingdao Company, and the president of the Qingdao Chamber of Commerce. Sui Shiqing proposed the proposal of sponsoring funds by the chamber of commerce, and the Americans proposed detailed teaching arrangements and teaching plans. Zhao Zhenzhong then brought Lord, and proposed sponsoring funds on behalf of Sihai Industrial and Qingdao Lulin respectively.

In early June, Gao Enhong was a little dizzy by the sudden suggestion of establishing Qingdao University. He was worried about the funding and venue issues for establishing the university, but now he doesn't worry about the cost. However, the appearance of Americans and Germans made him a little confused. At first, he thought there was something wrong with it, and he was worried that he would not be the great powers and want to take advantage of it. After some investigation, Gao Enhong understood that the foreign devils still missed the preparatory department of Qingdao University a few years ago, and wanted to participate in the current establishment of Qingdao University, and spread the glory of the main in China.

After understanding the whole story, Gao Enhong had nothing to worry about. Anyway, there were Americans and Germans in Qingdao. Now they wanted to become the founders of Qingdao University, and there were not many of them, so it was no big deal. However, the two Americans were in trouble. They actually asked to set up schools and could not accept Liu Zishan's donations, because they "can't agree to the drug lords becoming educators." Thinking of that reason, Gao Enhong was a little angry. These big Western noses were really nothing. The most fierce thing in the past was the British devils who had close ties with you. Now Americans are here to act as messengers of justice.

However, Gao Enhong finally thought about it and could not afford to offend foreigners. Moreover, Liu Zishan's name as "Liu Drug Lord" was really helpless, and he could only be excluded from the establishment staff. I'm sorry. Sun Guangqin was naturally also affected by being the principal of the private Qingdao Middle School established by Liu Zishan, and was rejected from the establishment staff of Qingdao University.

In this way, Qingdao University's school directors, which are very different from history, were: Gao Enhong, Newber, Courtman, Lord, Sui Shiqing, Shao Yunnong, Fu Bingzhao, Song Yuting, Liu Quanfa, Zhao Zhenzhong. Among the few foreigners, Newber and Courtman represent the United States Qingdao Consulate and Qingdao Mobil Company respectively, while Lord served as the school director in his personal capacity. Except for Gao Enhong, who served as the school director in his identity as the supervisor of Jiaoao Commercial Port, the others served as the school director in his personal capacity.

Among the 10 people, in addition to three foreigners attracting attention, Zhao Zhenzhong, who was only 16 years old, also attracted a lot of attention. Several other shareholders have also heard about Sihai Industrial Nan Kiln Factory and School. However, what impressed everyone with Zhao Zhenzhong was his identity as the boss of Sihai Restaurant. The fragrance is everywhere, and the delicious and attractive Sihai Restaurant is now known to everyone in Qingdao City, and many people also talk about the legend of the young boss behind it.

After forming the school board, everyone actively carried out preparations. Gao Enhong donated 10,000 yuan, Sui Shiqing donated 20,000 yuan in the name of the chamber of commerce, Song Yuting donated 10,000 yuan, and Zhao Zhenzhong also donated 5,000 yuan as preparation funds. The school board elected Liu Quanfa as the preparatory director, Shao Yunnong and Song Yuting as deputy directors. Cai Yuanpei, Zhang Boling and Huang Yanpei were hired as honorary directors. Twenty-four people including domestic academic celebrities Liang Qichao, Cai Yuanpei, Zhang Boling, Huang Yanpei, Yan Huiqing, Gu Weijun, Luo Jialun, etc. as honorary directors.

In June, Gao Enhong, the supervisor of Jiaoao Commercial Port, selected the location of Qingdao University campus. Then, on the grounds that Jiaoao should not be stationed, Wu Peifu asked the commander of Jiaoao to withdraw the troops to Weixian, and canceled the monthly allowance, and converted the original military service to Qingdao University. After Wu Peifu replied to Gao Enhong's request, Gao Enhong stepped up the construction of the school building and purchased equipment. At the same time, he published admission notices in newspapers and published in Qingdao, Jinan, Beijing, Nanjing, Wuhan, Shenyang and other places, preparing for the school to start in September.
Chapter completed!