Chapter 99 of 100
Chapter 99
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Fourth update, seeking recommendations, seeking collections, seeking three-river votes.
This was the fourth time Zhu Jishi had come to Windsor Castle, and although the scenery remained the same, his mindset was vastly different. The date for his departure from Britain was set for February 10, 1845. The funding for the establishment of Jishi University and Jishi Academy in Hong Kong was also secured. Maria Clementina sponsored 50,000 pounds, and the 1844 annual dividend from Jishi Bank amounted to 95,000 pounds, which, when combined, gave the Jishi Foundation, responsible for funding Jishi University and Jishi Academy, a total of 145,000 pounds.
Moreover, this money was still in London, offering considerable room for maneuver. Cosper William drafted a business plan for Zhu Jishi, using the funds from the South Seas Trading Company to purchase five armed merchant ships. The 145,000 pounds from the Jishi Foundation was used to buy textiles, steel (not iron but steel, which was extremely expensive before the invention of the Bessemer process), explosives, Western medicine, spirits, clocks, and other goods totaling several thousand tons. These filled the five armed merchant ships of the South Seas Trading Company and even hired two additional British merchant ships.
According to Liu Peng's estimate, after selling these goods in India and the South Seas, the minimum return, after deducting all costs, would be 250,000 pounds. If Zhu Jishi was willing to carry opium for the East India Company, this figure could double!
In addition to goods and funds, the people accompanying Zhu Jishi to Hong Kong had also been selected. Mrs. Dulan would naturally accompany him, as a long journey without a companion would be very lonely. Han Si and Liu Peng, his trusted confidants, would also go, but Liu Jiong, who was still an auditor at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, could not join them. Some senior staff from Jishi Bank and scientists from the Jason Central Laboratory would also be transferred to Hong Kong. Jishi Bank and the South Seas Trading Company planned to invest heavily in Hong Kong to build docks, warehouses, shipyards, steel mills, explosives factories, and other industrial facilities, which would require managers and engineers. Bessemer, whom Zhu Jishi had met by chance at a restaurant in Manchester, was appointed as the factory manager of the Jishi Hong Kong Ironworks, while the lawyer Jones, who had gone to Hong Kong earlier, became the general manager of the South Seas Trading Company.
Doctor Blumstein and his newlywed wife Lise were also on the list to go to Hong Kong. He would serve as the dean of the Jishi University Hospital and the dean of the Jishi University Medical School.
Although Jishi University had not yet officially opened, due to Zhu Jishi being the university's president, its medical school was already considered the best in the world, with no equal. As a result, many top medical professors in Europe expressed their willingness to teach in Hong Kong, and some graduates from top European medical universities were eager to pursue a master's degree in clinical medicine at Jishi University. Therefore, there were quite a few European students on the sailboats heading east to Hong Kong. The diplomas from Jishi University's clinical and basic medical programs were always the most recognized in the global medical community!
Additionally, the five French old officers recommended by Charles Bonaparte arrived in London with their families in early February 1845, staying at Maria Clementina's villa. Officially, they were hired by Maria Clementina to teach at the Jishi University Military Academy. Since they were not active-duty French military personnel and had previously served as mercenaries in Egypt and India, it was reasonable for Zhu Jishi to hire them.
Besides these people, Cambridge University and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst also sent many teachers, including two old acquaintances of Zhu Jishi. Colonel Robert Churchill was appointed as the dean of the Jishi University Military Academy in Hong Kong—since the military academy involved national security, it could not be privately run. The Jishi University Military Academy in Hong Kong was essentially a branch of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, with most instructors appointed by the British side, though their salaries would be paid by Jishi University. Will Heming once again donned his red military uniform, now with the rank of captain, and would also teach at the Jishi University Military Academy, serving as Robert Churchill's deputy.
Today, these two accompanied Zhu Jishi to Windsor Castle for the audience. The three walked through the spacious and luxurious corridors, passing through one door after another, through one hall after another, and finally stopped outside Queen Victoria's office.
"Come in," the queen's voice was particularly gentle.
John Brown pushed open a door, and Zhu Jishi, the fat Churchill, and Will Heming entered one after another. Following the standard etiquette, they knelt on one knee before the Queen of the British Empire, who sat behind the desk.
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"Um, please sit down."
The British monarch was not as high and mighty as the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, and did not make people kneel while speaking. She said "please sit" rather than "be seated," and those invited to sit did not need to express gratitude.
Three velvet-padded, carved armchairs were already set up opposite the queen's desk, and sitting in them was very comfortable.
If I ever become an emperor, I should also be more casual, Zhu Jishi thought.
"Jason, Albert has some business in London today, so I will receive you." Queen Victoria's gaze slowly swept over the three men, finally resting on Robert Churchill.
"Are you Robert, the brother of the Duke of Marlborough?"
"Yes."
"Are you now a colonel?"
"Yes."
"I hope that in the near future, you will become a general."
Robert Churchill stood at attention and said, "Your Majesty, I will do my utmost!"
Queen Victoria nodded and then turned her gaze to Will Heming, "Captain Heming."
"Your Majesty, I am here."
"The Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, Sir Stephen, reported that the Hong Kong Police Force is scheduled to be established on May 1st this year, and the Hong Kong Police Department will be set up shortly after. I plan to appoint you as the first Chief of the Hong Kong Police Department."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, I will not fail you!"
The position of Chief of the Hong Kong Police Department was a very good and lucrative post, especially in Hong Kong, a key trading post with China. Will Heming immediately felt the immense favor of the queen! However, Zhu Jishi frowned slightly upon hearing this.
Today, the three of them were here to see the queen, with himself as the main person, and as the Viscount of Duck Tongue, his status was higher than that of Robert Churchill and Will Heming. He was also more familiar with the royal couple, yet the queen spoke to the fat Churchill and Heming first, ignoring him.
Moreover, she promised the fat Churchill a generalship and appointed Will Heming as the Chief of the Hong Kong Police Department right in front of him. What did this mean?
"Robert, Heming, you may leave now." The queen waved her hand, dismissing the fat Churchill and Will Heming from her office, then looked at Zhu Jishi with a sharp gaze.
"Jason, you are not only a friend of Albert and me, but also a friend of the British Empire." The queen behind the desk looked deeply at Zhu Jishi, "The friendship of the British Empire is invaluable and must not be betrayed!"
The British Empire seems to have only eternal interests, not eternal friends! Zhu Jishi thought, smiling and nodding at the queen, "Your Majesty, I will be a lifelong friend of the British Empire..."
"I will remember your words, and I hope you will always remember them!" Of course, the queen's words had another layer of meaning: if you, Zhu Jishi, dare to forget that you are a dog of the British Empire, the consequences will be very serious!
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