After Qiao Yu got Ridlan's battle report, he was also shocked. It seemed that his butterfly had caused a big enough storm. The British lost a total of 20,000 naval personnel this time. You must know that these casualties were definitely among the navy.
They are on the most elite battleships, in the most important position, at the forefront, and are the soul of a navy. It can be said that with their death, the British navy's combat effectiveness will be reduced by at least half.
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The same is true for Germany. This lose-lose situation will not change the overall situation of Europe, but can also weaken the British colonial power. This is the most ideal for Qiao Yu. You must know that the area that Qiao Yu currently controls has a long history with the British colonies.
There are countless border disputes along the border. Only when Britain is weak can Qiao Yu have the opportunity to take the initiative on border issues.
Of course, Qiao Yu also knows very well that after this war, Britain is more urgently in need of help from other forces. The United States is getting closer to joining the war. China should also send a larger army to Europe, just some miscellaneous troops.
It's not possible. We even need to dispatch elite troops. Only in this way can we train the troops to the maximum extent.
However, before dealing with these matters, the government affairs in the southwest must be straightened out first. Qiao Yu is in Kunming at this time. Zhang Bailin and others from Guizhou, and all the civil and military officials from Sichuan have also arrived in Kunming. Everyone has long known that after Qiao Yu unified the southwest
, there will definitely be adjustments to the administrative team, but they don't know what the patrol envoy is going to do, so they feel a little uneasy.
Qiao Yu first found Wang Dongcheng, Zhang Fuxiang, Wang Gui, Shi Dingzhong and others in his guest room. They were all very familiar with Qiao Yu and were not restrained. Qiao Yu said with a smile: "Yunnan Chuding, I can't live without this place.
It’s time for everyone to come!”
"Jun Zuo is too polite. Do you have any instructions?" Wang Gui asked.
Qiao Yu nodded: "Everyone, we share weal and woe. I will say some things directly. Southwest has been unified. The Sichuan clique is no longer a force limited to one province, but a local group. The political structure must be adjusted.
Changes should also be made in the original immature areas. You are all businessmen, and now you are still running huge industries and occupying high positions. Although I believe you, it is inevitable that there are some irregularities between officials and businessmen.
You can only choose one identity, what do you think?"
Everyone immediately understood that Qiao Yu was going to kick them out of the government. It could be said that they were a little surprised and unwilling, but they also knew that since Qiao Yu said it in public, there was no way to change everything.
It can only be like this.
"Jun Zuo, this is what we should do. We have already planned to quit. Now is the best time!"
Wang Dongcheng was the first to express his position, and Qiao Yu nodded: "I am very grateful that everyone can understand my difficulties. Although you have stepped down from the high position of the government, you can rest assured that I will tilt the seats in the parliament to you. You can
I will bring some congressmen to speak for you, and you can also come to me directly. You can rest assured that it will never threaten your interests!"
When Qiao Yu saw how honest these people were, he couldn't bear to abandon his old brothers. Besides, they were also leaders in industry and commerce, so Qiao Yu threw out the seats in the parliament to give everyone something to look forward to, and everyone knew that this was the case.
This was Qiao Yu's biggest concession, so they all nodded. They were not short of money at all now. It would be easy to win over a few members. As long as Qiao Yu could still abide by the rules, he would have a say in the parliament and be able to protect everyone.
economic benefits, they are still satisfied with this.
After Wang Dongcheng and others were sent away, Shi Dingzhong stayed. Although he was not a wealthy businessman, his son was now a senior officer in the Sichuan Army. He also had great military exploits and was likely to be promoted. But now he has the status of Shi Dingzhong and serves as the commander-in-chief of Sichuan.
The governor is more than enough, but the Shi family father and son, one in charge of the army and the other in politics, pose a great threat to Qiao Yu, so someone must withdraw. Only in this way can Qiao Yu's suspicions be dispelled.
"Jun Zuo, I am now in my sixties, and my body is getting worse than before, and I am in a state of neglect. I also want to enjoy my old age in peace and have grandchildren!"
"Mr. Shi, all the major and minor affairs in Sichuan over the years have been inseparable from your careful management. I know it all. But since you have thought about it, I won't stop you. Shi Yi is doing very well now, guarding the Yunnan border.
I am going to hand over the important task to him. Don't be idle. The museum of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom has been built. You should pay more attention to the cultural relics in the future. There are many good things left by our ancestors, but now they have been plundered by the foreign powers.
Well, if we can’t keep these things in mind, we can’t explain it to future generations!”
Shi Dingzhong was a very smart man. He chose to retreat bravely at this time, which made Qiao Yu feel a little bit intolerable. He agreed to promote Shi Yi to an official position and let him manage cultural relics. Although he lost real power, he still had a respected status. This was also the most important thing.
Good results.
"Thank you Jun for your kindness, but I would also like to ask you, Shi Yi, to take a vacation now. I have found a wife for him. Our Shi family is a single generation, so you have to agree!"
"Haha, don't worry, I'll give you the witness, and I'll give you a big red envelope!"
After completing the work of these people, Qiao Yu found Zhang Bailin again. Zhang Bailin has been in Guizhou for a long time and has many close associates. If he is allowed to stay in Guizhou again, it will also have an impact on Qiao Yu's authority, so he must also be removed.
Transfer away.
"Governor Zhang, the three provinces in southwest China are now completely unified. The next step of development will naturally be adjusted at a regional level. Therefore, I am planning to establish a ministerial meeting to oversee the government affairs of southwest China and coordinate the industrial development of the three provinces. Governor Zhang believes that
What’s the idea?”
"Jinzuo's proposal is just in time. The Southwest must no longer be in disarray. The development of Yunnan and Guizhou provinces has lagged far behind Sichuan. Although Sichuan's foundation is better, it is also the fault of Yunnan and Guizhou for being conservative and unwilling to make progress!"
"It's good that Governor Zhang thinks so. I will personally serve as the chairman of the Ministerial Council, and the vice chairman is naturally none other than Governor Zhang. Do you think this arrangement is suitable?"
Zhang Bailin is not slow in thinking. He wants to transfer himself from Guizhou. It seems that Qiao Yu is still suspicious of him, but this is normal.
"Jun Zuo, I'm just afraid I won't do it well!"
"Governor Zhang, you are so polite. I know your abilities very well. From now on, my main focus will be on the military and foreign affairs. You will need to worry more about the civil affairs and economy in the southwest!"
Zhang Bailin was satisfied when he heard that Qiao Yu had not emptied himself out and still gave him a lot of power. After dealing with these people, Qiao Yu had basically straightened out various relationships. Naturally, the officials in Yunnan were the main ones to be transferred this time.
Yes.
On the next day, Qiao Yu summoned all senior officials to attend a meeting. These people were all smart and discerning. They all knew about Qiao Yu's conversation with Shi Dingzhong, Wang Dongcheng and others last night, and even interpreted many versions of it.
It was so vivid that some people said that Qiao Yu was preparing to kill the donkey, others said that these people retreated bravely, and so on.
However, these rumors are countless, but the people who participated in the meeting still felt a wave of fear, not knowing where they would go. The huge meeting room was full of people, Qiao Yu naturally sat in the drama, and looked around
He looked at everyone present, and then said loudly: "Gentlemen, although the war is over and social order has been restored, the next step is the most difficult. We have to build the entire southwest and build it into China's industrial center and become China's industrial center.
Towards the foundation of a strong country, the burden on the shoulders of the public is very heavy. To carry out economic construction, it is inevitable to adjust the administrative system. Only in this way can we better lead the three provinces and one region. First of all, I plan to establish the Southwest United Congress, the three provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan.
Thirty members from each province and ten from the Sichuan Special Administrative Region, a total of one hundred members, serve as the highest authority in the southwest!"
The Joint Parliament has actually been established a long time ago, but it was just the two provinces of Sichuan and Guizhou at that time. Now Yunnan is to be included. This is the meaning of the title. Although they say that the status of the Parliament is respected, these people do not believe that the Parliament can really have it.
How much power is just a rubber stamp, so it doesn't matter anymore!
"Mr. Li Mo has been engaged in education for many years and is highly respected. The position of Speaker is entrusted to you!"
As soon as Qiao Yu said these words, Li Mo was shocked. He thought that he was definitely the best candidate for governor of Yunnan Province, but he didn't know that Qiao Yu only gave him a position like Speaker, which seemed to be respected but had little actual power. In his heart,
I'm really surprised, but I don't dare to refuse directly at this time, so I can only force myself to be happy.
"Mr. Li, the parliament represents the rights and interests of the people. You must shoulder this burden!" After Qiao Yu finished speaking, he said: "In addition to the parliament, it will also become the Southwest Council of Ministers, as the highest administrative body in the southwest.
The agency, with me personally as the chairman and Zhang Bailin as the vice chairman, consists of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Military Affairs, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of Trade, the Bureau of Investigation and other agencies, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Li Zongwu is appointed as Minister of Finance, Jiang Yonggui, Minister of Industry, Zhao Baoxuan, Minister of Agriculture, Li Gengen, Minister of Military and Political Affairs, Wu Tong, Minister of Public Security, Yang Shukan, Minister of Health, Wu Liande, Minister of Transport, Tang Yisheng, and Minister of Trade, Qian
Mo Yin, Director of the Investigation Bureau Wang Lingji."
Qiao Yu named the leaders of the major organizations in one breath. Everyone in the audience couldn't help being a little surprised. These people were basically old people from the Sichuan clan. Jiang Yonggui was also Wang Dongcheng's recommended successor, but those wealthy businessmen were all
Excluded, it seems that Qiao Yu still trusts his old team, but there are exceptions, and that is Wu Liande.
He is a famous public health scientist and epidemic prevention expert. He successfully controlled the epidemic of pneumonic plague in the Northeast in 1910. He is currently the president of the Chinese Medical Association. Qiao Yu spent a lot of effort to invite this great master to the Southwest to carry out industrialization.
, the urban population will definitely increase significantly, various infectious diseases will also break out violently, and in the near future, there will be an outbreak of the Spanish flu that will ravage the world. China has sent a large number of labor soldiers into Europe, and they will definitely be infected.
Influenza, if not studied and prevented in advance, will definitely cause staggering losses. This cannot be solved by Qiao Yu saying it in advance. Experts must be relied on, so Wu Liande's role is too great! dd