Wu Changqing and Pan Shiming didn't take Yi Zhizu's words seriously, but just thought that he was fooling Yan Shikuan. Wu Changqing also said with a gesture: "My brother Zhizu said very much. Shanghai is known as the southeastern city, and it is not inferior to Guangzhou at all. Moreover, Shikuan went to Shanghai and was considered to be the only one."

Yan Shikuan didn't say anything. He knew in his heart that he was sent to Shanghai to prevent him from being implicated by Yan's family's smuggling of ebony. He really didn't expect that even if he split up and set up a new branch, Yi Zhizu was still so worried. But this was for his own good and he couldn't help but stumble.

Yi Zhizu's pace did not stop and turned straight into the cross-yard room. When he entered, a young foreign guy with short golden hair and handsome face came up with a smile. Without waiting for Pan Shiming to introduce him, Yi Zhizu reached out and said in English: "Hello, Mr. Wei, I'm Yi Zhizu."

Wei Sanwei said in Chinese: "Hello, I'm very happy to know you, Mr. Yi."

Pan Shiming quickly introduced Yi Zhizu to him again and deliberately pointed out that Yi Zhizu was preparing to open a printing factory. After listening, Wei Sanwei said excitedly: "I graduated from Rensselaer Institute of Technology, and my major is publishing and printing technology. It is my honor to be able to cooperate with Mr. Yi."

Rensselaer Institute of Technology? Yi Zhizu had never heard of it. He was very suspicious. There was an Institute of Technology in the United States at this time. However, the other party had specialized in publishing and printing technology, which was a big surprise and surprise. After several people sat down, he said: "Although printing technology was invented by China, it has lagged behind the West in recent years. The highest achievements in printing technology in various countries are the paper banknotes of various countries. I hope Mr. Wei can assist me in printing the first version of paper banknotes of the Qing Dynasty."

"Mr. Yi is planning to print banknotes?" Wei Sanwei was a little surprised and was a little stunned. He nodded slightly and said, "This is my honor."

Seeing that he agreed so readily, Yi Zhizu smiled and said, "Mr. Wei is an American missionary?"

"Yes." Wei Sanwei said: "I am a printer at the Guangzhou Mission Station officially appointed by the U.S. ministry association."

Yi Zhizuo knew nothing about the American church and couldn't help asking: "American Society?"

"It is the abbreviation of the American Christian overseas missionary institution." Wei Sanwei explained.

Yi Zhizu nodded and said, "In return to Mr. Wei, I will start a large school with thousands of students, allowing American missionaries to teach students and spread Western cultural knowledge."

After hearing this, Wu Changqing felt ashamed. He had seen a shameless person, but this was the first time he had seen such a shameless person as Yizhizu. He was obviously trying to build Xinyixue, start Western education, and hire Western teachers. Now he said that he founded this school in order to repay Wei Sanwei, and allowed missionaries to teach students. This seemed to give missionaries great favors.

To his great surprise, Wei Sanwei actually stood up and half bowed, and said happily: "On behalf of all the missionaries in Guangzhou, I am grateful to Mr. Yi for his generosity. I will do my best to print the most perfect paper banknotes of the Qing Empire for Mr. Yi."

"Okay, I need steel engraving and gravure printing technology." Yi Zhizu said in a pure English: "Mr. Wei is in charge of the procurement of machines and equipment. At the same time, I also need a set of machines and equipment for cast silver dollars. I hope Mr. Wei will purchase them together. I hope that I can see all the equipment next year. Of course, I also guarantee that the missionaries in Guangzhou will have a new school with a large number of students next year."

The professional term for steel plate engraving gravure printing is not completely accurate, but Wei Sanwei understood what he meant, which surprised him a little. Where did the young man from the Qing Dynasty know about steel plate engraving gravure printing technology? People who are not professionals in publishing and printing do not know the name at all.

The products engraved with gravures are clearly marked and even if they are as thin as a hair, they are still clearly visible. The paper surface will be slightly protruding, with a clear feel, and its color will last for a long time, which is conducive to eliminating counterfeiting. This technology is used in the printing of banknotes between Britain and the United States.

Although the steel plate engraving and gravure printing technology is very advanced, teaching Western scientific and technological civilization and knowledge in a school with thousands of students is something that every missionary who comes to China dreams of, which is extremely beneficial to their missionary cause in China.

After a little silence, Wei Sanwei said, "Mr. Yi, I have to say that I am not sure about this matter."

Yi Zhizu smiled distractedly and said, "In addition to the new school, the newspaper we are preparing will be distributed to several provinces in the Qing Dynasty - the richest and most populous provinces. It has a very wide influence. Except for not being able to preach directly in the newspaper, you missionaries are allowed to promote other things in the newspaper."

This condition is more tempting than letting missionaries teach in school. Wei Sanwei obviously knew the propaganda power of newspapers. He heard that Pan Shiming bought a printing press to run a newspaper, and volunteered to work as a printer, just for the newspaper.

He spread his hands and smiled, "Mr. Yi is the smartest businessman I have ever met. Okay, I will write a letter to return home immediately and ask the church to come forward to complete the transaction."

After hearing this, Yi Zhizu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It was just printing technology. The church could not handle it. But it was really a ghost. He immediately smiled and stretched out his hand and said, "Happy cooperation."

"Happy cooperation." Wei Sanwei stretched out his hand with a brilliant face.

Yan Shikuan stared at Yi Zhizu like a ghost. When could this guy speak such fluent Yizhi? Pan Shiming didn't understand English and didn't know what the two were talking about, but it seemed that they were having a happy conversation. What surprised him was that Yi Zhizu seemed to be very familiar with Western etiquette. His expression and movements were extremely natural, and it was no different from foreigners.

Wu Changqing was puzzled. Why is Yi Quezu so clear about what missionaries need? He has never seen him deal with missionaries, and he seems to be very good at Western printing technology. This guy has a very thorough understanding of the West.

After solving the problem of the printing factory, Yi Zhizu was in a good mood. He looked at Yan Shikuan and smiled and said, "Did Shikuan invite the chef? If there is no chef, go outside and call the table. Mr. Wei came from afar. Let's hold a banquet to welcome him."

"The table has been booked." Wu Changqing said, taking out his pocket watch and looking at it, saying, "It will be in a quarter of an hour, and I will ask them to deliver it at five o'clock."
Chapter completed!