After Zhang Lan finished speaking, Chen Huan opened his mouth in surprise. Although he had heard that Qiao Yu advocated the construction of Sichuan University and the development of education, to be honest, Chen Huan only regarded it as a slogan. In fact, this kind of slogan is not only
Qiao Yu was talking, and everyone including Lao Yuan was shouting, aren't there still people who want to borrow 6 billion to build 400,000 miles of roads? These verbal promises are really countless.
But Zhang Lan was definitely not lying at this time. Qiao Yu actually wanted to build the largest university in Asia. The scale of his efforts was really amazing. Chen Huan also felt a little admiration in his heart, but he could never agree to this request. Investment in education was a bottomless pit.
, My mission in coming to Sichuan is to get money for the president. Sichuan’s fiscal revenue is so large. Today we will allocate funds for education, tomorrow we will allocate funds for agriculture, and the day after tomorrow we will allocate funds for the army. What will we get in the end?
Report to the President.
"Minister Zhang, don't get excited. I absolutely support education, but the country is in dire need of development and funds are limited. As the saying goes, good steel should be used on the edge of the knife. Let me think about it."
Zhang Lan's face became more and more ugly: "The education funding was set by Governor Qiao Yu and approved by the Sichuan Parliament. It has become law. If Chief Chen does not approve it as soon as possible and affects the progress of the project, the Parliament will blame him.
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When Chen Huan heard that Zhang Lan, a small local official, dared to threaten him, the anger in his heart became even more uncontrollable. What did these people in Sichuan want to do? They didn't care about themselves or the president.
"Minister Zhang, pay attention to your words and deeds. The whole country is a chess game. You can't just focus on Sichuan. You must have the whole country in your mind. The government's finances are so tight. Although it has the intention to promote education, its power is limited. Why are you so aggressive?"
"Mr. Chen, Sichuan has already reserved the central tax revenue. The money for building universities and developing education is Sichuan's local fiscal funds. It has nothing to do with national politics. You should stop scaring me with the president. I was squatting last year.
After being imprisoned by the Qing Dynasty, I didn’t give in even when a knife was pressed on my neck. In the Republic of China, I had to abide by the law even more. Sichuan’s financial budget has been passed by the parliament, and that is the law, no discussion is allowed!"
"Minister Zhang's words are wrong. No matter how big Sichuan is, it is just a province. Can Sichuan's laws be as big as those of the country? When the country is difficult, we still have to keep the overall situation in mind. But don't worry, Minister Zhang. I will take a closer look at the accounts. As long as
Once we have the results, we will give you a reply immediately!”
Zhang Lan left Chen Huan's mansion angrily. Not far after he came out, he saw Wang Dongcheng sitting on a carriage by the roadside, waiting for him. Wang Dongcheng had a smile on his face: "Brother Zhang, thank you for your hard work.
I’m afraid Chen Huan’s nose will become crooked with anger!”
Zhang Lan didn't answer and jumped directly onto the carriage, "I became a gunman for you for no reason. I won't say anything else. Give me another five hundred thousand yuan for education funding, and I will hire more people."
A few overseas Chinese professors!”
Wang Dongcheng nodded repeatedly when he heard this, "Brother Zhang, don't worry, let's have some hot pot at Tianfu Restaurant and discuss it carefully!" The coachman waved his whip, and the carriage left the intersection briskly. They were satisfied, and Chen Huan was still there.
When Jin checked the accounts, he heard Zhang Lan say that Sichuan's finances had set aside some money for the central government, but he did not find this money in the books.
In fact, there is nothing special. There is a gap of 4 million in Sichuan's fiscal budget. According to Qiao Yu's plan, he is going to fill the gap with loans. However, Qiao Yu has not started to borrow money at present. With the addition of Sichuan Bianping
The huge cost of the rebellion made Sichuan's financial operations very tight. Naturally, the money that was to be sent to the central government was intercepted by Sichuan and used as military expenses...
In the next few days, Tang Yisheng came to Chen Huan to ask for money to repair road embankments, Yang Shukan asked for public security funds, Zhao Baoxuan wanted to support industrial and commercial construction costs, and Wu Hengchang also wanted funds for a geographical survey of Sichuan. Faced with this,
Chen Huan was also at a loss as a result of the surging demand for money. Although there was still money on his books, these had to be handed over first. It was related to Chen Huan's future. Chen Huan could not let go unless he had to, so he had to give it up again.
They called Wang Dongcheng and decided to take the initiative and start with the Finance Minister.
"Minister Wang is really busy. I have received several ministers in the past few days, but you are the only one I haven't seen. It shows that Minister Wang is really working for the country!"
Wang Dongcheng was born into a noble family, and he had met many big figures of this era during his trip to Nanjing. Chen Huan naturally did not take him seriously. Chen Huan's tone was unkind, so Wang Dongcheng was not polite.
"I was promoted by Governor Qiao and recognized as the Minister of Finance by the Sichuan Parliament. My mission is to serve the people of Sichuan and die with all my heart!"
You talk to me about the country, and I will talk to you about Sichuan. The implication is that I am an official from Sichuan, not from your Beiyang. Chen Huan is very unhappy with the domineering attitude of Sichuan officials, but his foundation is not strong.
, had no choice but to endure his temper and continued: "Minister Wang, it is now May, and half a year has passed. Sichuan has not paid a penny of tax to the central government. Some unreasonable people are worried that Sichuan wants to fight against the central government. I
The pressure on the shoulders of the civil affairs chief is too great!"
As soon as Chen Huan arrived in Sichuan, he began to check the accounts everywhere. His intention to tax Sichuan was very obvious. Wang Dongcheng had known it for a long time, so he encouraged the ministers to ask Chen Huan for money and put pressure on him. Now that Chen Huan asked this, Wang Dongcheng was slightly
Yixiao: "Mr. Chen, although Sichuan has not sent taxes to the central government, the problem is not Sichuan's fault. There is a rebellion on the border of Sichuan. The upper class of Tibet colluded with the British and are besieging Lhasa. Luo Changchun is in danger. I, Sichuan, have taken orders in the face of danger. Governor Qiao personally
Leading 20,000 troops into Tibet and quelling the rebellion is fighting for the country, fighting for the honor of China, and defending the territory of the motherland. Logically speaking, the cost of quelling the rebellion will naturally have to be borne by the central government, but considering that Nanjing was
The handover with Beijing has not yet been completed, and all expenses are borne by Sichuan. You have been in the southwest for many years, and you will be familiar with the environment near Sichuan. The money and food consumed by the 20,000-strong army is several times that of the mainland. This amount of money
How to calculate it?"
When Chen Huan heard Wang Dongcheng's remarks, he said with a smile on his face: "Minister Wang, the most important thing in the country is rules. Of course, the money for counterinsurgency must be provided by the government, and now it has to be provided by Sichuan, but this is not
The reason for arrears in taxes to the central government is that as long as Sichuan pays the taxes and the president plans the overall situation, Sichuan will naturally pay as much money as it needs to quell the rebellion. Minister Wang can rest assured.
Moreover, I found that Sichuan's fiscal expenditure is relatively large, and many projects are large and inadequate, such as dams, roads, and universities. China really wants to develop, but as a local province, Sichuan actually invests more than Beijing.
How do other provinces view this? It also embarrasses the president. I think these projects should be reconsidered!"
When Wang Dongcheng heard this, he immediately became furious. Qiao Yu spent a lot of money, but the money did not go into other people's pockets. Building schools, building dams, repairing roads, and clearing waterways all require a lot of manpower and a lot of building materials.
, most of these things have to be purchased from factories in Sichuan, and after they are built, these businessmen will benefit. Why do wealthy businessmen in Sichuan support Qiao Yu? The key is here. Large-scale infrastructure construction can bring them
Huge profits, this is the secret of Qiao Yu's control over the place.
But Chen Huan's intention was to cut down on these projects. Wouldn't that be taking meat from the mouths of wealthy businessmen? Lao Wang's face suddenly turned ugly, "Mr. Chen, it's the Republic of China now, and everything must be based on public opinion. You might as well go."
Find the parliament!" After saying that, he stood up and left, leaving Chen Huan, whose face became increasingly ugly, gnashing his teeth.
“I don’t believe that Sichuan is a monolithic entity with no flaws!”