Zhao Fengchang submitted the report to Zhang Zhidong on his behalf. Zhang Zhidong was very satisfied with the content. It was a pity that he did not come to meet him in person, so he asked Zhao Fengchang to convey to Zhang Jian that if he had anything to do in the future, he could come directly to him.Taking into account Gao Baoshan's obstruction to the recruitment of heroes for the group training, Zhao Fengchang planned to wait for the group training to take shape, and he could go to review it with the commendation letter. This would test Zhang Jian's ability to do things, and secondly support Zhang Jian after the task was completed. Zhang Zhidong readily agreed.

On March 24, 1895, the third round of peace talks at the Shimonoseki Shunho Tower in Japan ended. Li Hongzhang returned to his hometown in a sedan chair, but was assassinated by the Japanese Toyotaro Koyama on the way, thus losing an eye.The country's humiliation led to the humiliation of the envoys in a foreign city, the court only wanted to seek peace, and the empress dowager was artless and sat there waiting for death. This incident made Zhang Jian extremely indignant.

Soon, the Civil Defense Team Training was formally established, and Jiang Mengsheng and others came to the stage to speak in person.On the other hand, after Gao Baoshan received the news about Yong Lian, he immediately led troops to surround him and threatened to capture the gangsters.Zhao Yingde was worried that something would happen, so he quickly notified Zhang Jian to rescue people. When the two sides were in a stalemate, luckily Zhao Fengchang arrived in time. He first gave Zhao Yingde a demerit, then severely punished Gao Baoshan with twenty sticks, and finally gave Zhang Jian a batch of weapons and food.Even though Gao Baoshan was unwilling, he could only hold his breath.

Nishimura Matsubei brought people to look for Zhang Jian, but Dong Yihong happened to see him, so he blocked his way and took him to see Zhang Jian.It turned out that Nishimura Matsubei and Zhang Jian had a relationship. Zhang Jian gave him a helping hand at the beginning, so Nishimura Matsubei hoped to cooperate in business. Zhang Jian bluntly said that he had no interest in doing business.

As the Treaty of Shimonoseki came into effect, the imperial court ordered the withdrawal of regiment training. Zhao Fengchang handed Zhang Zhidong's letter to Zhang Jian, and everyone present was shocked.For this reason, Zhang Jian went directly to Jiangning to visit Zhang Zhidong and personally wrote an article - "Articles on the establishment of a country and self-improvement", which involved opening mines, setting up investment promotion bureaus, building gun factories, and opening new schools.

However, Zhang Zhidong did not hold out any hope. After all, it would take a huge sum of money to open a new school, and the only way was to start with industry and then educate.It was precisely because of the encouragement of Zhang Zhidong and Zhao Fengchang that Zhang Jian made up his mind to set up a factory and engage in industry, and went back to discuss specific directions.

Shen Jingfu was forcibly charged for transporting goods at various levels, and he was imprisoned because of his dissatisfaction.Zhang Jian told Zhang Qing about starting an industrial business, but he did not expect the other party to object strongly.Zhang Jian had always relied on business to make money for Zhang Jian's education. It was not easy for his younger brother to gain fame, but suddenly he had to abandon his official position and go into business. This made him very puzzled and a little worried, fearing that people with ulterior motives would attack behind his back and make a big fuss.

In order to show that he was not angry, Zhang Jian decided to set up a cotton mill based on the local cotton production.Zhang Qing sounded familiar. He had the same idea when he started sericulture, but there was still no improvement.While talking, Zhang Jian received news that Shen Jingfu was imprisoned for resisting donation.

Thanks to his connections, Jiang Mengsheng finally got Shen Jingfu out of prison and advised him not to make the matter too big.Shen Jingfu was angry that the government wanted to squeeze the people and rob the people of their wealth.Zhang Jian was greatly indignant. Jiang Mengsheng sat nearby and listened to the two men's rebuke. He couldn't help but sweat, fearing that they would say something disrespectful again.Although Jiang Mengsheng helped get the goods back, this year's insect infestation resulted in a poor cotton harvest. He said that those businessmen could only clean up their own business and could not help much.Then Zhang Jian went directly to Zhao Yingde and told him about the matter. Zhao Yingde lamented that he wanted to reduce his donation back then, but now he wants to cut it and put his little governor on the fire.