At this time, the demand for cars in the East China government was indeed quite large. On the one hand, it was the view of the elders. Their acceptance of cars was far higher than that of the people of this era. Even if cars driving in this era was far less convenient than the old time and space, under the leadership of the elders, the local people's acceptance of cars was much higher than that of the old time and space. On the other hand, the urban planning and road construction of the East China government had taken into account the problem of car driving and designed the diversion of people and vehicles, cars and carriages, which also solved a major obstacle to the development of cars.

However, the production capacity of Gaoliu Automobile Company has now become a major bottleneck in the development of automobiles in the East China government. This is because Gaoliu Automobile Company is a joint venture, half public and half private, and has to undertake the task of manufacturing military armored vehicles such as tanks and infantry fighting vehicles, which naturally affects the production of automobiles. Moreover, even in automobile production, Gaoliu Automobile Company has to take out a large part of the production capacity to meet government procurement, so the production capacity that can be invested in civilian vehicles is less than 20% of the entire company.

Secondly, Gao Liu Automobile Company's development is also conservative. Although the company has expanded its scale several times since its establishment, it has been requested by the government, but it has forced Gao Liu and his family to expand their production scale. Otherwise, Gao Liu and his family will have smaller and smaller shares in the company. At the same time, Gao Liu and his family have not raised funds from other veterans. This is mainly due to the lack of competitors and the worry-free survival.

In fact, after the end of the Far East War, Yang Yuxin had the intention to invest in the automobile manufacturing industry. After all, although the textile industry was not considered a sunset industry at this time, it was definitely not an emerging industry. Therefore, although operating the textile industry could make a fortune, it could not establish a business empire, but the automobile manufacturing industry was absolutely possible. However, Yang Yuxin also knew that investing in the automobile manufacturing industry was equivalent to starting from scratch. It not only required technology, but also a large amount of capital. Although it was not as huge investment as the old time and space, it was impossible to build a factory first with tens of thousands of silver dollars like when Gao Liu Automobile Company was established.

So after Yang Yuxin and Jiang Yi discussed, they decided to start with textile machinery manufacturing. First of all, the textile industry of the East China government is developing rapidly and there is a great demand for textile machinery. Textile machines are mainly imported from the United States and Germany. Yang Yuxin and Jiang Yi represent two German brands, with considerable profits and a certain understanding of this industry.

However, making machines by themselves is more profitable than agents. At the same time, taking this opportunity to enter the machine manufacturing industry and prepare for the future entry into the automobile manufacturing industry. Moreover, even if they do not enter the automobile manufacturing industry, the machine manufacturing industry will be a high-end industry in the next few decades. So the two of them have attracted several veterans to invest in textile machinery manufacturing and introduced technology and production lines from Germany. Fortunately, the machine level in this era is not high. Therefore, in a few years, the two of them have a certain scale in the machine manufacturing industry, producing more than 1,000 garment machines every year, with a profit of more than 500,000, and the sales are good, and the supply is in short supply. Now, the East China government has nearly 100 garment factories, and the demand for textile and garment machines is quite large.

At this time, Yang Yuxin and Jiang Yi also believed that the time to invest in the automobile manufacturing industry had ripe. Of course, first of all, it was to find a partner. Bi Jing was not allowed to rely on them and their husbands. At this time, Wang Yu came to Shanghai to check the situation of the branch, so the couple decided to join forces. First, Wang Yu is also one of the iconic figures of the current veteran entrepreneurship. He has strong capital, and her logistics company also has a considerable demand for cars in the future. Therefore, bringing Wang Yu to a partnership is equivalent to setting a big customer for himself in advance; secondly, Yang Yuxin and Jiang Yi also valued the political power represented by Wang Lezhi behind Wang Yu. Although Wang Lezhi did not provide any direct help to Wang Yu's business operations, some things are tacitly understood. Chinese people understand this kind of thing, who should not support the mayor's wife and the governor's wife's business, and who should not support the mayor or carry a stake! Only those who are not open will wait for the mayor and the governor to speak.

Officials and businessmen in ancient and modern times are closely related to both Chinese and foreign countries. Although European and American countries establish their own countries through trade and claim to be separated from government and enterprises, it is actually nonsense. In this regard, European and American countries are actually even more than that. Therefore, Ren He’s strong business territory is supported by powerful political forces.

Although the Bai Liusu incident was properly resolved, it not only caused Yang Yuxin to completely cut off his political career, but also created huge obstacles for Jiang Yi to intervene in the political career. It was not until after the Shanghai financial crisis that the adverse effects were completely rectified. However, it was too late for Jiang Yi to go into politics again, because Jiang Yi was old and could not start from the grassroots level, so he could only choose to find an ally.

Wang Yu was the most suitable choice. Although Wang Lezhi was the mayor of Tianjin at that time, Tianjin was also one of the most important cities of the East China Government, second only to Qingdao, Shanghai and Beijing. Therefore, the mayor of Tianjin was a very promising position. At the same time, Wang Yu also had his own career. From the perspective of commercial cooperation, he was also a good partner.

So when Wang Yu established Huayun Logistics Company, Jiang Yi responded very actively to the investment, became the second largest shareholder, and took over the Shanghai branch. Not only was he optimistic about the development prospects of Haoyunliu Company, but he also established a good relationship with Wang Yu. Now that he brought Wang Yu into the automobile manufacturing industry, he was deeply tied with Wang Yu and formed a practical alliance.

Wang Yu didn't think too much about it, but the automobile manufacturing industry is indeed a popular industry for a long time in the future. And while the threshold is not high, the earlier you enter, the better. Therefore, this is indeed a good project. Wang Yu thought about it and said, "How much investment do you plan to attract."

Jiang Yi said: "Since we want to do it, we have to make it bigger. We don't want to make small fuss, so we plan to invest at least 3 million yuan, and there is no upper limit, the more the better."

Wang Yu couldn't help but smile and said, "The more the better? How many shares do you plan to occupy."

Yang Yuxin said: "In this cooperation, we do not pursue absolute controlling stake, we just need to have 40% of the shares."

After hearing this, Wang Yu was a little surprised, but immediately understood that although theoretically speaking, to control a company, you must control at least 51% of the shares, in actual operations, you do not need to master so many shares, 40% or even 30% can be used. Because pursuing absolute controlling rights means investing more funds.

Just like the government's shareholding agreement negotiated by Wang Lezhi and Xiling Seal Society this time, the government holds 36% of the shares, while Ding Fuzhi, Wang Fu'an, Wu Yin and Ye Weiming hold a total of 52% of the shares and can control Xiling Seal Society, but the government only needs to pull one person out of the four, and then 1 or 2 small shareholders, which can exceed 51% to gain control of Xiling Seal Society. Of course,

This is far more cost-effective than investing more funds in order to achieve absolute controlling rights. Therefore, Yang Yuxin and Jiang Yi and his wife do not pursue absolute controlling rights. This is actually a very smart approach, which can retain more liquid capital. After all, as long as the holding is 40% or even 30%, it can basically ensure the control of the company.

Wang Yu said: "Okay! I know your project situation, but this matter is very important. I have to discuss it with Lao Wang and listen to his opinions before making a decision."

Jiang Yi nodded and said, "This is also what it should be. When will you go back to Hangzhou?"

Wang Yu said: "I have already completed the matter, so I should have gone back to Hangzhou. But yesterday, Lao Wang sent me a telegram and asked me to find someone in Shanghai, so I have to stay in Shanghai for a few days. But I have to ask you for help in finding someone."

Jiang Yi said: "This is easy to deal with. I don't know who you Lao Wang is looking for!"

Wang Yu said: "Wu Changshuo. Do you know this person!"

Yang Yuxin smiled and said, "It turns out to be Master Wu. He is now in the Shanghai Yuyuan Calligraphy and Painting Association. I have a few friends with him. I don't know what Lao Wang has to do with him. Oh! You Lao Wang likes calligraphy, maybe I want to have a discussion with Master Wu! I will take you to Yuyuan tomorrow to introduce him to you."

Wang Yu also smiled and said nothing. Although she did not understand the art of calligraphy and painting, she had been with Wang Lezhi for more than 10 years and had learned a lot of knowledge about calligraphy and painting art. Wu Changshuo is not an ordinary art master. Among modern Chinese artists, Wu Changshuo is a figure of the same level as Qi Baishi and Zhang Daqian. Therefore, for Wang Lezhi, Wu Changshuo needs to look up to, so he dares to compete with Wu Changshuo.

In fact, Wang Lezhi asked Wang Yu to find Wu Changshuo to go to Xiling Seal Society. Because in the old time and space, Wu Changshuo went to Hangzhou and Xiling Seal Society for banquets in 1912, and served as the president of Xiling Seal Society the following year. Then, with his personal reputation, the reputation of Xiling Seal Society greatly increased and attracted a large number of well-known artists to join Xiling Seal Society, thus laying the foundation for Xiling Seal Society to become the world's number one society in the future.

Wang Lezhi hoped to invite Wu Changshuo to Xileng Seal Society in advance. Bijing's government has invested in Xileng Seal Society, so naturally we have to let Xileng Seal Society develop as soon as possible. Now the hardware facilities of Xileng Seal Society are basically in place, but there is a lack of a great god in the society. If you can ask Wu Changshuo to Xileng Seal Society to stay in Xileng Seal Society in advance, it will inevitably lead to the development of Xileng Seal Society. But there is no need to say these things to Yang Yuxin and Jiang Yi and his wife so clearly. Bijing did not know much about calligraphy and painting art. They only know that Wu Changshuo is an art master, but they don't know that Wu Changshuo is the most dust-like level among art masters. However, since Yang Yuxin knows Wu Changshuo and can introduce it to him, that is not the best.
Chapter completed!