By the time everything was finished, several people were already hungry. The banquet started, and they came and went. After a few glasses of wine, Jiang Cheng went to the bathroom. As soon as he took off his pants, a dark figure rushed in. He was so frightened.
Jiang Cheng almost peed on the ceiling when he saw that Kou Kou was looking at him with a blushing face.
Jiang Cheng looked at the urine pocket carefully to make sure that he had entered it correctly, and shouted to Kou Kou, "What are you doing in here?"
Koko snorted, closed the door and said, "Are you angry with me?"
Jiang Cheng lifted his pants and said, "No, what are you thinking about?"
"Then why haven't you talked to me?" Kou Kou asked pressingly.
"Am I not discussing something with your brother, General Chen and the others?" Jiang Cheng took a step back.
"...I couldn't help it when things turned out like this. After my brother heard about what we talked about, he immediately reported it and was called to Moscow. I couldn't control it at all," Kou Kou explained.
"I understand, this matter has nothing to do with you. Don't worry, I'm really not angry." Jiang Cheng said with a smile, "And this matter might also become an opportunity for me."
When Kou Kou saw Jiang Cheng like this, she felt relieved and said, "As long as you don't get angry, I'll go out first..."
Jiang Cheng waved his hand and nodded with a wry smile. Kou Kou was about to open the door when Jiang Cheng suddenly asked, "By the way, I'm a little curious, what did the country get?"
After all, China basically didn’t get much benefit from this matter.
"...24 Su-35s. In addition, Russia will support China on maritime issues." Kou Kou jumped to Jiang Cheng's side and told Jiang Cheng's ear a secret that would shock the world.
The Su-35 is the most advanced fighter jet in Russia. Even Russia only officially joined the army in February 2014. It has only been less than three or four months and it is already interested in exporting it to China. Jiang Cheng quickly asked, "
The genuine version or the monkey version?”
"It's not the monkey version. In fact, what China really wants is the engine technology of the Su-35, so Russia specifically asked China not to copy it." Kou Kou looked around and said, "I'm going out first, hurry up."
The engine? Jiang Cheng sighed. The engine has been a pain in China for many years. Jiang Cheng waited for a while and walked out.
Seeing Jiang Cheng and Kou Kou coming back one after another, everyone seemed to feel nothing was wrong and continued talking and laughing. It was almost late at night when they dispersed.
——Jiang Chengjia
Back home, Jiang Cheng saw that Yu Na had fallen asleep and Sun Ning was waiting for him. Seeing Jiang Cheng come in, Sun Ning turned off the TV and said, "How was it?"
Jiang Cheng took a breath and said, "There's no such thing as a good banquet." Then he told Sun Ning all the results of the discussion.
"In other words, we are about to enter the Crimean Peninsula. There needs to be someone to take charge of the overall situation." Jiang Cheng asked Sun Ning, "Do you have any suitable candidates?"
Sun Ning smiled and said, "Do you think it is appropriate for ordinary people to do this kind of thing? Let me tell you, there is a person who is very suitable. China, Russia and you should both accept it."
"who is it?"
"Kou Kou!" Sun Ning said with a smile, "Don't you think Kou Kou's identity is very suitable? He has a relationship with Russia. The Russian side must be willing, and the relationship with you is also good, but the relationship with China is
But it’s very clean. Even if Europe and the United States investigate, they can’t find China’s fault. So if the country is willing, it depends on whether you are willing.”
Kou Kou? Jiang Cheng touched his chin. This was a good idea. The most important thing was that in this way, Ying Tianlin and others would be completely tied to him, and they would also have their own armed forces.
, maybe you can use it for yourself in the future.
Jiang Cheng slapped his thigh and said, "Okay! I'm going to talk to Ying Tianlin and the others to see what they have to say."
Sun Ning grabbed Jiang Cheng and said, "Don't be anxious. It's up to you to beg them if you go now. We can't be passive anymore. Wait two days before mentioning this matter. First, ask them to invest in it, and confuse the public. Slowly
I’ll bring it up to Director Kou Kou again.”
Jiang Cheng hummed and sat down, then asked, "But can Kou Kou manage it well? I'm not doubting her ability, but company management is indeed a science."
Sun Ning smiled and said, "Don't worry, specific matters can be solved by professional managers. I believe that both Russia and China are short of talents in this field, but the backgrounds of these people must be clean and rats cannot come in."
Jiang Cheng nodded, hugged Sun Ning and said with a smile, "You are really my daughter Zhuge. I can be free thanks to you helping me stay in control in modern times."
Sun Ning slapped Jiang Cheng's hand away and said, "Don't forget my purpose. You'd better seize the time to upgrade your space. When you can help me get revenge, it will be the best thank you to me."
Speaking of this, Jiang Cheng asked Gallagher in his mind, "How is my protective film doing now? Can it be put out?"
Gallagher said impatiently, "It's not that time yet. Just feel free to upgrade. When the day comes, you won't be the only one to worry."
For the next more than a month, Jiang Cheng has been preparing for the opening of a new company in Hyundai. With the secret support of the two world powers, all procedures were completed at a flying speed. Xingke International Group, with Kou Kou as the legal person, opened in Pakistan
was formally established, and then began the construction of branches in the Crimean Peninsula and China. After everything was on track, Jiang Cheng traveled back to Yan'an with a large amount of supplies.
——The time and space of the Republic of China, Yan'an in late May 1941
"My boss is back! My boss is back!" Li Qian ran into the room excitedly and said to Yu Yishan. Yu Yishan quickly put down her book and walked out, seeing Jiang Cheng walking in.
"Brother Cheng... you are finally back. Tell me about the situation abroad. I heard that France has already lost. I couldn't believe it when I found out!" Yu Yishan was born as a young lady and is well-informed.
Naturally, she knew how powerful France was, so she was extremely shocked when she learned that France was quickly defeated. But she also knew that Jiang Cheng and Germany had always been close, so she was still a little happy in her heart.
"Didn't I tell you before? France is a strong foreign country with a strong internal force. Hitler is indeed a capable man. Come on, let's go in and talk. Qianqian, Chairman and others should know the news of my return soon. Go and ask the guards
Tell the chairman that I will report to him right after lunch, so please don’t go and come and talk with me.”
Li Qian sighed and happily asked the team members outside to report. Jiang Cheng also brought out his own small gifts, which were all food and the like, giving Yu Yishan and Li Qian a feast.
In the cave dwelling, Chairman Mao was discussing the food issue with everyone.
"Chairman, that's it. Grain production in the border areas, Shanxi, Suiyuan and other base areas has all decreased. The border area is expected to reduce production by 16%. Shanxi is the worst, with an expected production reduction of more than 23%. Suiyuan will reduce by 17%. Although we
We have launched a large-scale production movement and are seizing the time to build water conservancy projects. For example, in the Taihang Mountains, we have built more than a dozen large rivers in the Qingzhang River area. However, it does not rain. It is difficult to increase grain production!" Lin Boqu, as chairman of the border area, said
A report was made on behalf of the government. Listening to Lin Boqu's words, everyone felt heavy in their hearts.
"Let's talk about the situation in the war zones." Chairman Mao pointed to Li Kenong and said. Li Kenong stood up and said, "Production has also been reduced in all war zones, among which Henan is the most serious. According to our intelligence, due to the back-and-forth fighting between the Japanese army and the National Army,
, causing Henan's water conservancy to be in disrepair, coupled with the yellow flood zone and other reasons, it is expected that Henan's grain production will decrease to 65% of last year in the 30th year of the Republic of China. In fact, it is really a peaceful period. With support from various places and government disaster relief, this grain production
The output can be managed, but there are still a large number of armies of the two countries in Henan. This military ration may be the straw that breaks the camel's back. In addition, we expect that the production reduction will continue to increase next year.
The production reduction in Shandong is also very large. One is due to the war, which has caused a large number of no-man's land. The second is the impact of drought. Shandong's grain production reduction will be second only to Henan. The grain and grass production is expected to be only about 70% of last year, followed by the Taihang Mountains.
Since there are not many fields in the area, the food gap will be further huge, with an estimated shortfall of 300,000 to 400,000 people. Grain production in other areas of Hebei will also be reduced to about 80% this year. And this is this year, next year
I’m afraid the production reduction will be even more severe!”
Chairman Mao nodded and said, "Comrades, we are in difficulty, the enemy is in greater difficulty than we are, the border areas are in greater difficulty, the people in the base areas are in greater difficulty, and the people in the enemy-occupied areas are in greater difficulty than the people in the base areas. You said that the Japanese will be affected when they see the drought."
Don’t you know how to provide disaster relief?”
"If they are going to release grain for disaster relief, then the sun has to come out from the north, and the west is not enough!" Mr. Zhu said with a smile.
"The boss said yes, so I think this drought is not only a hardship, but also an opportunity. We said that the Japanese cannot provide disaster relief, but what about our Chairman Chiang? We have done a good job in this drought.
, it will allow the people all over the world to see clearly who is China's hope for the future. If it is not done well, it may not only cause the destruction of various base areas, but may also affect the overall situation of the Anti-Japanese War, and even the entire revolutionary situation in the future.
All comrades must understand this. I think this battle will have a greater impact on the future than the Shanxi Campaign and the Suiyuan Campaign we launched!" Chairman Mao waved his hand and said, "While all localities continue to save themselves, each base area must
Propagate well in enemy-occupied areas and let the people themselves compare the situation in our base areas and the three major anti-Japanese governments with the situation in enemy-occupied areas and even state-occupied areas. This is the people's hearts! The ancients said that those who win the hearts of the people will win the world. We are red
Over the past decade or so, due to the propaganda of well-intentioned people in various places, many people have not dared to trust the Party, and this time is the time to show us to the people across the country!"
——Chongqing
"In other words, there will be problems with food in North China and even the Central Plains?" Jiang Jie asked with his eyes closed.
"Yes! And the problem will not be small, especially in places like Shandong and Henan." Dai Li lowered his head and said.
"Chairman, this can actually be seen as a good thing. As the saying goes, before the troops move, food and grass go first. The Japanese also need food and grass when fighting. If this food is not enough, the Japanese army will be slow to attack us.
Come down." Chen Brai looked at the drought from another aspect.
"Well...meteorologists have said that the drought will continue for a while. In fact, China is so big, it is normal for some minor disasters to occur. Let's take a look first. In addition, the recent price increase is very serious, so to speak.
, do you have any ideas?" Agent Jiang looked at Kong Xiangxi who was sitting aside and asked.
The legal currency has been depreciating since the war began, and the rate of depreciation has also increased from slow to rapid. From 1937 to 1939, it roughly doubled in value. But now, the legal currency has depreciated to less than 10% of what it was before the war began, and the rate of depreciation is getting faster and faster.
A trend that is coming faster and faster.
Kong Xiangxi raised his glasses and said, "Chairman, there are several main reasons for the devaluation of the legal currency. First, the country-occupied areas are getting smaller and smaller, which reduces supplies, but the currency issuance increases. This is the main reason. The second is that some areas
, for example, the three major border areas occupied by the Red Party cannot use legal currency. This is a auxiliary reason..."
"I don't want to hear the reasons, I want the solution!" Intermediary Jiang interrupted.
Kong Xiangxi nodded repeatedly and said, "In order to reduce inflation, we have discussed it many times. Among them, Yan Jiagan, director of the Fujian Provincial Department of Economic Affairs, proposed a method that we think is appropriate, and that is to collect land taxes!"
"Oh? Yan Jiagan? I've heard of this person, please tell me." Agent Jiang said with great interest.
When Kong Xiangxi saw Jiang's interest, he immediately said with great joy, "China is an agricultural country. In fact, the real basis of commodity prices is food. As long as the price of food does not rise too fast, the prices of other materials will not rise much. In the Second World War of the Republic of China,
In the 16th and 27th years, our country had a bumper grain harvest, which caused little fluctuation in grain prices, and the currency depreciated very slowly at that time. However, as the war progressed, the wheat-producing areas in North China and the rice-producing areas in southeast China fell one after another; a large number of
The number of able-bodied men joining the army and the shortage of rural labor force; coupled with the 50 million increase in the population in the rear compared to before the war, and the hoarding of merchants and other reasons, have caused food prices to rise rapidly. This is also the real reason for the rise in prices in the past two years, and our customs, salt, and unification
Taxes have dropped significantly due to the war. We have calculated that last year's income, after adjusting for inflation, was actually only 20% of what it was in 25 years. Therefore, increasing income, especially ensuring food income, is the most important.
This field tax collection is actually a restoration of the ancient method, no longer collecting monetary taxes, but directly turning over grain and other physical goods. In this way, our income will not be affected by reasons such as currency depreciation, and if we find out after collecting
If it is not enough, we will purchase it with legal currency, so that we can give the market a standard price, making the country abundant in supplies and the market developing stably."
Since Zhang Juzheng reformed the tax law into a whip law in the Ming Dynasty, China has entered the era of tax currency. Kong Xiangxi's intention is to return to the previous method of only collecting goods. Although there will be phenomena such as shoddy goods, at least it will not
It may happen that the taxes received in the summer can buy 10,000 tons of rice, but when it comes to buying it in the fall, only 5,000 tons can be bought.