Years of the Republic of China 1913

Yuan Keding's words surprised Yuan Shikai a little. Since the second half of the year, Lao Yuan's health has been a little poor, and his existing thirst has become more and more serious. Except for necessary outings, he basically stays in the presidential palace to recuperate on weekdays. I don't know much about it.

In fact, it is not a secret that Yuan Keding and Fang Zida have a good relationship, especially Yang Du knows the process of their acquaintance best, but for some special reasons, he deliberately did not mention it.When Yuan Shikai heard his son say that he knew Fang Zida and seemed to have a good friendship, he couldn't help asking a few questions.

Of course, Yuan Keding was not an idiot either, he could never tell how he knew Fang Zida, otherwise Yuan Shikai would have to discount his other leg as well.As soon as he rolled his eyes, Yuan Keding opened his mouth and fabricated a non-existent story. The words were almost true. As his son, he knew Yuan Shikai's temper well. Old Yuan always only focused on the overall situation and ignored the small details. Don't pay too much attention to his continuous lies.

As expected, before Yuan Keding finished telling the "story" of how he met Fang Zida with joy, Yuan Shikai waved his hand impatiently and said: "Okay, don't talk about these messy things, just tell me how you met Fang Zida. Look at Fang Zhangming."

"Good father..." Yuan Keding replied respectfully, but he was secretly happy in his heart. It seemed that he had passed this test again.

"This Fang Zhangming is a good person, well-informed, and loyal! He is very straightforward! And quite capable!" After getting to know Fang Zida, Yuan Keding only dated Fang Zida a few times because of Yang Du, but after several contacts, Yuan Keding It was found that Fang Zida was very tempered with him, not only could everyone talk to each other, but he was also very flexible in his mind, and he was very good at making things happen.

During this period, an incident happened that made Yuan Keding look at Fang Zida with admiration. This was before Fang Zida went to Nanjing. At that time, Yuan Keding just wanted to buy a house. He penned the money, and also helped out with an idea for a business.Originally, Yuan Keding didn't pay much attention to it. He just wanted to have fun, so he followed Fang Zida's instructions and tried it. Unexpectedly, he actually made a lot of money. This made Yuan Keding happy. To be honest, Yuan Da The son doesn't care about the amount of money, the key is the joy of making money by himself, and the relationship between him and Fang Zida becomes closer and closer.

"So, do you think Fang Zhangming is a talent?" Yuan Shikai asked lightly.

"It goes without saying." Yuan Keding smiled and said, "Don't you think so, Father?"

"Hehe, this is something sent by Song Dunchu. Look, Fang Zhangming has a big appetite!" As for Yuan Keding, Yuan Shikai has always cultivated him as a successor. Throw it to Yuan Keding, let him take a good look at it, and at the same time want to test this son.

After reading the report for a few minutes, Yuan Keding finally understood what was written in it, and couldn't help laughing: "Father, Fang Zhangming's appetite is really not small. He actually wants to swallow the Bank of Communications in one gulp, and also wants Hanyang Iron Works and China Merchants Steamship Company? Haha, no wonder I saw Liang Yifu go out with a livid face, so it was for this matter!"

"Leaving aside Yifu, what do you think of this matter?" Yuan Shikai asked.

"This..." Yuan Keding lowered his head and thought for a while, feeling a bit in a dilemma.Liang Shiyi has a good relationship with him, and they have always cooperated happily. His concubine Zhang Zhensui is still a pimp that Liang Shiyi helped pull.But Fang Zida has a good friendship with himself, and from the point of view of friends, Yuan Keding and Fang Zida feel more at ease together. Besides, Fang Zida's ability is not comparable to that of Liang Shiyi. On the one hand, this person will definitely be a character in the future.

Yuan Keding is not a brainless person, he hesitated for a while and asked: "Father, who do you think is more suitable between Liang Yifu and Fang Zhangming?"

Yuan Shikai cursed inwardly, why did this brat ask him what he was asking about himself?Is it itchy?But before he opened his mouth to reprimand him, Yuan Keding quickly asked himself and answered: "Compared with loyalty, Liang Yifu has served his father for many years, and his heart can be seen in his war industry. Compared with ability, Fang Zhangming is brilliant, proficient in economics, able Wen Nengwu, it is said that he recently wrote the three major policies of state affairs, which is very insightful, so it can be seen that Liang Yifu was selected for reliability, and Fang Zhangming was selected for talent."

"Well, you're right, you've made a lot of progress." Stroking his beard, Yuan Shikai nodded in satisfaction. This son seems to have grown a lot more than before, otherwise he wouldn't have said these words.In fact, Yuan Shikai also thought so in his heart. In terms of doing things, Fang Zida was the first choice, not to mention the three strategies he proposed made Yuan Shikai very tempted, and based on the analysis of Yang Du, Xia Shoutian and others, they had already planned to win over Fang Zida. Mind.However, the establishment of a central bank is too big a matter, and it is related to Liang Shiyi, so we must consider it carefully. This is also Yuan Shikai's concern.

Thinking about it, Yuan Shikai couldn't help but sighed again. It would be great if Fang Zida wasn't from KMT, otherwise he wouldn't be in such a difficult situation.

"It is not easy to meet such a person who is both talented and loyal..." Yuan Shikai sighed.

"Father sees it!" Yuan Keding patted his little flatterer, shook his head and said, "Fish, I want it, bear's paw, I want it..."

"Give up the fish and ask for the bear's paw?" Yuan Shikai thought about it, shook his head and smiled wryly.

At this time, Yuan Keding suddenly said something from the side: "Father, the younger sisters are not young, it should be time to leave the cabinet?"

Yuan Shikai was taken aback for a moment. His old Yuan had a wife and nine concubines, and he had many children. There were more than a dozen daughters alone. This is coming?

"Father, Fang Zhangming never got married!" Yuan Keding approached Yuan Shikai and said with a smile.

Suddenly realized, Yuan Shikai burst out laughing, seeing the eldest son Yuan Shikai felt more and more satisfied.It never occurred to me that this brat is usually confused, but today he is waking up the dreamer with a single word!The matter that caused him such a headache was completely solved by his crooked idea.

good!It is well known that Fang Zida has never been married.When he first entered Beijing, he heard that some members of Congress wanted to win over this popular person around Song Jiaoren, but many people came to propose marriage, but Fang Zida politely declined.Afterwards, Fang Zida went to the South for business, and has been busy until now. Although he is back now, the world is full of uproar because of Chen Qimei's incident. Now, the original Xiangmao has been respected and kept at a distance until now.

Yuan Shikai had seen Fang Zida before, and although he was not considered romantic, he was also handsome, and this person had outstanding talents and abilities, enough to be worthy of Yuan Shikai's daughter.If he can really become his son-in-law, Yuan Shikai will not only have an extra general in his hands, but also build a bridge with KMT, which can be described as a beautiful thing that kills two birds with one stone.

Counting his own daughters in his mind, Yuan Shikai suddenly had an idea after comparing with each other, and waved to Yuan Keding with a smile, and confessed a few words.

"No problem, my son will do it now!" Yuan Keding nodded after hearing this, and hurriedly limped along with his lame leg.

These days, Fang Zida was very tired from writing those things, and finally finished his "homework". Fang Zida, who was temporarily unofficial and light-hearted, had a rare leisure time, so he went to the teahouse on purpose.

"Master Fang, how about this tea?"

"It's not bad, by the way, I brought some Yuqian Longjing back this time, and San'er will give you some tomorrow." Putting down the teacup, Fang Zida said with a smile, Jin Jiu who was sitting beside him was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth, and hurriedly thank.

"Seeing Master Jiu's red face, it seems that life is going well these days." Fang Zida said with a smile after seeing Jin Jiu again for the first time after returning to Beijing.

"Hey, it's not thanks to your old age." Jin Jiu smiled and cupped his hands, looking extremely respectful.

Today, Fang Zida met Jin Jiu in a teahouse by chance, and Fang Zida didn't forget the friendship at that time, so he specially asked him to come and sit with him.Speaking of Jin Jiu, he spent all the money that Fang Zida paid for his house in just a few months. If he hadn't told Zhou Zhou'er to help him, he might have become a seller again. .

Fang Zida has nothing to say about this kind of Manchu legacy. Although Jin Jiu is not the target of Zhou Zhouer's development, people like him are still useful. It's also for the sake of Yang Du and Xia Shoutian. As for the third thing, it can be useful in normal times, such as asking for some news, and can be regarded as a peripheral personnel.

Listening to the play, drinking tea, kneading melon seeds... Fang Zida chatted with Jin Jiu all the time, and now Jin Jiu has lost the arrogance he had when he first met Fang Zida, and smiled with him Respectfully, although he is a prodigal, he is not stupid. He has long understood that only by hugging this Master Fang's thigh can Jin Jiu live comfortably.

"Master Fang, I heard that you will be used a lot recently?"

"Hehe, where did you hear the news?" Fang Zida asked noncommittally.

Jin Jiu smiled and said: "There are no secrets in Beijing. Your Lord Fang is very famous now. Although you lost your job when you returned to Beijing this time, with your ability and Premier Song's attention, it will only be a few days before you recover. Tell me, am I right?"

Fang Zida admired Jin Jiu's wink. Although he, the survivors of the Qing Dynasty, could not lift his hands or carry them on his shoulders, he had a way of eating, drinking, playing and thinking about people on weekdays.This kid can't do anything else, but he can see this more clearly than ordinary people, and he has a bit of insight.

"Maybe..." Haha, Fang Zida didn't say much, Jin Jiu also smiled knowingly, and didn't ask any more questions, but just gently suggested that if Fang Zida got high, he would give him a hand. He didn't ask too much. But just ask for an errand.

"Success! I take this matter to heart." After a little consideration, Fang Zida nodded, and Jin Jiule raised his brows with joy, and kept thanking him.

"Shang Ming, I haven't seen you for a long time, so you are here!" Hearing the sound, turning around, I saw Yang Du and Yuan Keding also came here at some time. With unconcealable joy.