1928: The rise of giant merchants

The Republic of China probably couldn't find another businessman who could make money as easily as Ye Luo in various places.

This is the consensus of everyone present.

"I am all ears." Ma Yuzao, as a professor at Peking University, naturally hopes that Peking University, which is under financial constraints, can not worry about money like Yan University and Tsinghua University, so that students can attend classes safely.

"As far as I know, there are two difficulties at Peking University. First, the salaries of professors and public officials on campus cannot be paid; second, the infrastructure and scientific research construction on campus are very poor."

Ye Luo stretched out his fingers and hit Ma Yuzao's heart with his heart-breaking words.

In the final analysis, it still comes down to one word, "money"!

"Yes, I went to eat in the cafeteria of Yanda University a while ago, and the students were all shocked! Alas, it is also the highest university, why are we at Peking University so strapped for money?" Ma Jue rested his chin with his hand and sighed.

Next year she will be promoted from the preparatory school to the main school of Peking University. When she thinks about the study environment, her heart is filled with chills.

"Beijing University has a different background from Yan University and Tsinghua University. The latter two have the support of the Gengzi Scholarship and the full support of many wealthy alumni. Moreover," Ye Luo looked at her with a smile.

"And what, Mr. Ye~" Ma Jue blushed slightly at the sight of him and asked in a low voice.

"Girls, stop asking these irrelevant questions." Ma Yuzao coughed several times and interrupted the conversation.

"Oh, I got it, Dad." After finishing the meal, Ma Jue ran to the kitchen with her mother and sister in a depressed mood to clear away the dishes.

Another reason is well known to Ye Luo, Ma Yuzao and Lu Yucai, but the young sisters Ma Jue and Ma Yan are not yet exposed to it, and Ma Yuzao is also considering never letting them have access to this.

After the student movement, Mr. Li, a professor at Peking University, took the lead in systematically accepting, spreading and practicing Marxism, and Peking University became the center for the study and dissemination of Marxism in China.

In August 1920, Mr. Chen founded the Shanghai Bund underground organization group.

In October 1920, Mr. Li founded the Peiping underground organization group.

Before the first national conference of the underground organization, there were a total of 53 members in the country, 21 of whom were teachers, students and alumni of Peking University.

With this identity and background, no matter who is in power in Peiping, they dare not allow Peking University to develop openly.

After the Feng clique warlords seized power in Peking, they announced the abolition of Peking University in 1927 and merged it with eight other national universities to form Beijing Normal University.

In 1928, the National Government of Jinling changed it first to Zhonghua University, then to Peking University, and then to National Peking University and Peking University College.

It was not until the political scene became relatively stable this year that Peking University announced its own resumption of school. On August 6, the Nationalist Government of Jinling also announced the restoration of National Peking University.

The three people reviewed the difficult journey of Peking University, and all of them were filled with emotion.

"What is the solution that the second young master said can solve Peking University's financial problems?" Ma Yuzao asked.

Ye Luo smiled and said, "It's very simple. Asking businessmen to donate money to set up a student fund can solve Peking University's urgent needs."

"But the situation at Peking University is well known. How can any businessman be willing to pay for it?" Ma Yuzao thought it was a good idea. He was disappointed when he heard that it was a lousy scholarship fund, but he stopped himself halfway through his words.

Ye Luo pointed at himself with his finger and smiled without saying a word.

Businessmen pursue profit, and this will not change in any era or in any country.

Therefore, it is normal that no businessman is willing to donate money to Peking University.

But if you think about it carefully, aren't there businessmen willing to pay for it right in front of you?

Lu Yucai frowned and said: "There are thousands of Peking University teachers and other public officials. Based on the average salary of 500 oceans per person, the salary expenditure for a month starts at 500,000 oceans. If other expenses are included, I guess it will be less. 800,000 yuan a month, as well as basic construction and scientific research funds."

As soon as this astronomical figure was spoken, the fire that had just been ignited in Ma Yuzao's heart was immediately extinguished.

Starting from 800,000 yuan per month!

No matter how rich a businessman is, he would not be willing to waste his money like this.

"Eight hundred thousand oceans is equivalent to about 160,000 U.S. dollars. If you calculate it as 200,000 U.S. dollars, it is 2.4 million U.S. dollars a year. This is indeed not a small amount." Ye Luo did some mental calculations and said with a smile, "But it's not big either. ."

Ma Jue, who was hiding in the kitchen and eavesdropping, heard Ye Luo's words "But it's not big" and felt his heart tremble slightly and his whole body became hot.

Two million four hundred thousand dollars!

Isn’t that too much?

Lu Yucai and Ma Yuzao looked at Ye Luo, a little confused and shocked.

They knew that the second young master from Shanghai was very rich, but they couldn't imagine exactly how rich he was.

After all, in the Republic of China at this time, even with inflation in recent years, a middle-class family like Ma Yuzao had only tens of thousands of yuan in savings at home, which had already defeated more than 90% of families in the country.

Only the foreigners, comprador tycoons, and military and political leaders in the concessions could afford hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars.

Millions of dollars. Unthinkable.

"Of course, I can't afford this money alone." Ye Luo smiled. He was very rich, but he was not taken advantage of. "So I want to set up such a student fund and unite a group of like-minded businessmen to work together. Solve Peking University’s financial problems.”

"I seem to understand. With the second young master's fame and prestige in the business world, if he takes the initiative to set up a student fund, a large number of businessmen will be willing to follow suit." Lu Yu suddenly realized.

They all underestimated and ignored Ye Luo's great reputation in the business circles of the Republic of China.

After returning from his trip to the United States, Ye Luo showed signs of impacting the number one businessman in the Republic of China. Now that he is taking the lead in doing business, countless businessmen are following suit.

This is the mentality of superstitious authority.

As long as Yeloti is like this and throws some money into it, he doesn't have to worry about no one following him.

The problem was that Lu Yucai couldn't figure out what this scholarship fund could bring to Ye Luo.

He raised this doubt, but Ye Luo smiled and said: "In the United States, there is a popular term now, which is also a new concept I proposed in Shanghai in the early years - 'investment'. Mr. Lu can see this as my first visit to Peking University." invest."

Investment is business, and business has returns.

As for how to realize this investment, that is Ye Luo's business.

Ma Yuzao didn't understand these things. Anyway, if someone was willing to spend money to solve Peking University's financial problems, he would support them with both hands and feet.

The student fund was of great importance, so Ye Luo stayed at Ma Yuzao's home in the afternoon and briefly explained his preliminary plan to them.

The more they listened, the more shocked they became. They thought that Ye Luo suddenly had an idea after hearing this question, but now it seems that he had been planning for a long time and everything was planned.

Ma Jue, who had snuck out secretly, also quietly listened in a lot, and became even more fond of this handsome and wealthy brother.

When dinner was approaching, Ma Yuzao wanted to let him continue eating, but Ye Luo waved him down.

He had a dinner date with a group of military and political leaders in the evening, and he also had to help Zhang Hanqing analyze the content of the meeting. He could not stay here any longer.

Ma Yuzao and Lu Yucai felt very sorry and had to let him go.

The Ma Jue sisters reluctantly followed their father to send Ye Luo out, especially the cute Peking University belle. Their eyes kept rolling on him. Seeing that Ye Luo was about to get in the car, they didn't know where they got the courage and suddenly ran over. , holding on to the window and asked: "Mr. Ye, can I write to you in the future to ask you about some financial and economic issues? I, I want to be a pen pal with you."

In this era, communication equipment was backward, and many families could not afford telephones. Men and women were still in the stage where they only communicated by writing letters.

Pen pal is a unique brand of this era.

In the original history, Ma Jue had been a pen pal with Lu Yucai, who was one step older than her. It was not until she got married that Lu Yu broke off the relationship to avoid suspicion.

In this life, I never expected that with a flap of butterfly wings, my pen pal would actually fall on my head.

After looking at the eager girl, Ye Luo nodded in agreement. (End of chapter)