"What a good idea!" Chen Brai said to Jiang's intermediary, "In this way, the collection of my materials can be stabilized, and our people and property can be concentrated in the hands of the government to the greatest extent."
Agent Jiang closed his eyes and thought. He knew very well that this would greatly increase corruption in various places. If the goods were collected in kind, let alone grains, the price difference between high-quality new grains and moldy old grains was huge.
It was too big, otherwise Zhang Juzheng would have continued to use the whip method for hundreds of years.
"Then how to determine the price?" Agent Jiang asked.
"This year's land tax is taxed at a discount of 2 dou of rice or 1 dou of wheat to 5 liters per yuan in legal currency. It will be recalculated according to the market price in the future. In addition, other taxes can also be changed to in kind. In this way, the government can maximize
We have mastered the materials to a certain extent." Kong Xiangxi said immediately.
"Yongzhi, you should immediately come up with detailed rules and regulations. Since it is a good law, then implement it immediately. All land, cotton, sugar, salt, etc. will be expropriated in kind. The provinces will be assigned to each county, and each county will have rebels.
Every village and every village must go to Baojia households, and this collection must become one of the most important tasks of the local government! If there is a problem with the collection, it must be dealt with seriously from top to bottom!" Agent Jiang finally made the decision. Even after this method,
There will be side effects that you can’t even worry about.
"Yes!" Kong Xiangxi nodded in response, "We have made a plan, and the allocations for each province have been calculated. The total should be 24 million city stones. Calculated based on 100 yuan of city stones, it is approximately worth more than 240,000 yuan in legal currency.
Compared with the pre-war central government's entire budget, which was only 100,000 yuan per year, it is more than twice as much."
"Okay! If this is really the case, Yongzhi has made a great contribution!" Agent Jiang looked at Kong Xiangxi with satisfaction, and Kong Xiangxi only nodded happily.
"Financially, that's it. Militarily, the Japanese army's recent actions are very strange." As he spoke, Agent Jiang looked at He Yingqin on the other side.
He Yingqin nodded and said, "The Japanese army is slowly shrinking, abandoning many unimportant villages and towns, but on the other side, the Japanese army is vigorously recruiting puppet troops. In the past few months alone, at least 300,000 puppet troops have been added."
"The current international situation is extremely strange. Germany has an overall dominance in Europe, and the United Kingdom is hiding in the British Isles. The air war over Great Britain has been going on for a month, and the situation in the United Kingdom is getting worse and worse. The Japanese army has always hoped to form an alliance with Germany, but it has
Those in Southeast Asia don’t know what they want to do,” said Song Ziwen, the newly appointed Foreign Minister.
"The Japanese are wolves who can't get enough to eat... September 18th and the July 7th Incident. When did they not like to use small things to gain big things? I think the Japanese are probably interested in Nanyang again. After all, Nanyang is now
It is basically a vacuum, and European power cannot take care of this place at all." Bai Chongxi said with his eyes closed.
"Nanyang? They are now at war with us, China, and are making repeated moves in the direction of the Soviet Union. Now they want to invade Nanyang. Are they really crazy?" Chen Bulei shook his head and said in confusion.
"The strength of the Japanese army can only choose one direction: north or south. Judging from the current situation, the Japanese army is probably preparing to go south." Dai Li said to the Jiang agent, "Chairman, if the Japanese army goes south, I am afraid there will be problems in Myanmar.
"
"There must be no problems in Myanmar! Ziwen, you will be stationed in the United States soon. We cannot rely on Europe. The United States is our hope for the future. You must strive for greater assistance from the United States."
Agent Jiang told Song Ziwen.
Song Ziwen nodded to express his understanding.
——Yan'an
"Wow! If we can really produce tanks and aircraft on a large scale, our military industry will be substantially improved." Chairman Mao listened to Jiang Cheng's talk about modern things and said happily, "What kind of tank is this?"
And the aircraft production line?”
Jiang Cheng took out two photos and said, "The tank is the Soviet T-44 tank in the late World War II. It turns out that the production line is for the T-55, but the production requirements and some processes of the T-55 are still a bit high for us, so I will let
They changed it into a modified version of the T-44. This tank has a low appearance and a very compact internal layout. Many parts were innovative designs at the time. Our tank's gun is 85 mm, and its armor is extremely thick, with a front
It has 120mm of sloped armor and its power is not bad either. Our improvements to it are mainly in the driving system, which has been changed to a German-style steering wheel. It can be said that once the tank is actually produced, all tanks in Europe will become obsolete! What’s more, it’s even more special.
The small Japanese tanks are just toys in front of them. And this production line can be further upgraded in the future."
Mr. Zhu next to him heard this and his eyes lit up. He nodded repeatedly and said, "Okay! What a great thing! We must master his production technology quickly!"
"The boss is right! We have to make demands on our industrial sector and ask them to issue military orders! Xiao Jiang worked hard to transport these treasures. If we can't use them and waste them, then we are worthy of God giving us such a good opportunity.
Really?" Zhou Guansheng also nodded in agreement.
Chairman Mao stopped the excited two people and said, "Let Xiao Jiang finish talking first. After talking about the tank, what about the plane?"
Jiang Cheng continued to introduce, "Our aircraft is the J-5A of later generations. This aircraft was designed and produced by New China in later generations. Although it was derived from the Soviet MiG-17, it also has many of our own things in it.
It is a jet fighter with a maximum flight speed of more than 1100KM. You must know that the speed of the Spitfire that is so popular in the UK is only 550KM per hour. It can be said that it is like a snail crawling in front of our aircraft, but this way
The aircraft production requirements are also very high. Its engine is absolutely impossible to produce at our current level and can only be produced in later generations. The radar is also very difficult, but it can be removed. It can also be added when there is demand or production capacity in the future.
, its main role is in air combat and will become our main air force in the future."
"Hey, we are still too weak. Xiao Jiang helped us get so many good things, but in the end we can't do this or that. It's so shameful! Comrade Jiang Cheng, I want to review this matter with you.
It's my job that I didn't do well!" Chairman Mao heard that he couldn't do it, and felt itchy and helpless in his heart. He felt the industrial pressure of later generations of China more than ten years in advance. As he said this, he got up and bowed to Jiang Cheng to apologize.
Jiang Cheng hurriedly hid aside and said, "What are you talking about, Chairman? These weapons we have now, even if they are absorbed by Britain, Germany, and Japan, they will not be able to absorb them for a while. Have you forgotten that I gave them to the German Centurion?"
? Until now, Germany has not fully understood those technologies. Many German workers and doctors regard that tank as the final masterpiece of tanks, which is also interesting."
Zhou Guansheng also comforted Chairman Mao and said, "Chairman, I think Xiao Jiang is right. All we have to do is have a clear conscience."
Mr. Zhu asked with an unsatisfied look on his face, "By the way, how about the strategic bomber you mentioned last time?"
Jiang Cheng shook his head and said with a bitter smile, "This matter is really difficult to handle. This aircraft is definitely much easier to buy in the United States today than in the United States in later generations. In my time, the sky was monitored everywhere, and the strategic bombers were large and easy to buy."
It was discovered, so they said they could help us make some parts that we couldn't make, such as the engine, but we were still responsible for the main body and they couldn't produce it."
"If you do it yourself, do it yourself!" Chairman Mao said with a sigh, "Is it the China of later generations or the Soviet Union of later generations that is unwilling to help?"
Jiang Cheng replied, "It's Russia. In later generations, China's own large aircraft production capacity was insufficient. The bombers used were still improved models of bombers developed by the Soviet Union in the 1960s. There are indeed deficiencies in this aspect."
In fact, in later generations, China is one of the only three countries in the world that is still producing strategic bombers. I don’t know who the other two are, but as a later generation, Jiang Cheng has always been the first to expect China’s strength.
, it’s okay to tie for first place!
"But even if all the factory machinery is shipped, it will still take some time for us to fully grasp it. This matter is not urgent yet. Chairman, how is the situation in the country now?" Jiang Cheng asked while biting a peach.
"The country is still stable, and the Japanese troops in various places are shrinking. Just as our intelligence shows, the Japanese army is mobilizing troops to shift the direction of attack. However, Okamura Neji and Doihara do a lot of small things, and they often provoke us and the people.
The army is fighting, it seems they want us to fight." Chairman Mao smoked a cigarette and said with a smile.
"The little devils come and go with these tricks. Chairman, boss, I think we should accumulate strength during this period to prepare for the decisive battle. I predict that the next battle will be the decisive battle." Jiang Cheng's tricks against the Japanese army have already been
It doesn't matter a bit. The current Chiang Kai-shek does not have the courage to fight a decisive battle with the Eighth Route Army. At most, he only dares to make some small moves.
"You're right. According to the predictions of history and meteorologists you mentioned, a severe drought will come next year. By then, the White Party will not have much power to cause trouble. We will choose this time to launch a major counterattack and use our troops to fight.
The horses will clear the way, and the food will follow. Don't be afraid of the war in the north." Mr. Zhu stated his plan.
Jiang Cheng clapped his hands and said, "I suggest that during the autumn and winter, when the people have enough to eat, our burden will be smaller. But that's it. The people who have been hungry for a year will definitely attach great importance to those grains. Any
As long as a force forcibly confiscates food, the people will lose their support and resentment will spread!"
Chairman Mao lit his cigarette and said, "Yes, that's true. Also, Xiao Jiang, when do you think the Japanese army will move south?"
Jiang Cheng thought for a while and said, "Historically, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was a year and a half after the defeat of France, but before that, the Japanese army had actually begun to move south. The current war between Thailand and France is actually an outpost battle for the Japanese army to move south.
I can say that in less than three months, the Japanese army will definitely appear in Nanyang. After all, the troops and horses have not moved, and the food and grass have to go first. The Japanese army needs a starting point and a military base. Just like when September 18th took away our Northeast, the Japanese army
We will also find a new Manchuria in Nanyang."
Chairman Mao looked at the world map on the wall, slowly slid his fingers holding the cigarette, and said, "Is it Thailand?"
Jiang Cheng nodded and said, "Thailand is Japan's quasi-ally, and Thailand's geographical location is excellent. It is located in the center of the southeastern peninsula. It is indeed a good place, but I'm afraid the Japanese army will not be satisfied. Look, Chairman, Vietnam and other places
They are all ruled by Vichy France. The French army only has 20,000 to 30,000 soldiers. The troops are weak and the generals are hidden, making it very easy to attack. Thailand's attack here can be seen as a test by the Japanese army. Now that the test is over, is it time for the protagonist to take the lead?
?”
"Vietnam? Japan is very brave. Are they attacking all their quasi-allies?" Mr. Zhu pointed at the map and said, "What does it mean to be crazy? I think we will see it soon. In this way, the time is just right.
Once the Japanese army turns southeast, we can immediately launch a counterattack!"
--Hanoi
"General Jean Decourt, I hope you can fully consider the current situation and agree to our following requests:
1. Allow our army to enter Vietnam and establish military bases.
2. Immediately prohibit any materials from entering China through Vietnam and other places.
3. Immediately arrest or expel all Chinese government or military personnel in Vietnam and other places.
4. Allow our country to send supervision teams to monitor the ban on materials and the deportation and arrest of personnel.
5. Open the Vietnamese market to Japan. Japan has the same rights and interests in Vietnam as France!" Nishihara Issaku said to Jean Decourt with a smile, "These are our last conditions, both are indispensable. The empire has already been lost in China.
The main reason is that some people continue to use various methods to transfuse blood into China to fight against the empire. If British, American and Russian supplies are continued to be allowed to enter China from Vietnam, then we have every reason to believe that the Vichy government in Asia is targeting the great Japanese
If the empire is hostile, then our three million imperial warriors of the Japanese Empire will not sit idly by and ignore it. I cannot guarantee what will happen by then."
Nishihara Issaku was a major general at this time and was the staff officer of the Japanese base camp. He was specially sent to negotiate with Jean Decourt. Yes, this time the Japanese army once again abandoned the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and started to work alone. In the hearts of the Japanese army, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The speed is really too slow.
Nishihara Issaku, who smiled evilly, looked at Jean Degou, whose face was white and red, and felt trembling with excitement in his heart. How many years have it been? From the time when the black ship was switched to the present, these white people with big noses have always been arrogant.
Yes, when have we been so anxious all day long? The last time we were like this was probably during the Russo-Japanese War.
"You want us to consider your feelings, don't you think about our feelings? And you also want to station troops in Hanoi... Do you think Paris will be willing to accept this? Will Berlin be willing to accept it?" Jean.
De Guse shouted with anguish.
"On May 20, by order of His Majesty the Emperor, our country will set up the Indochina Expeditionary Force. We are preparing these troops to attack China in a roundabout way from Indochina and other regions. However, if we encounter people who are hostile to us on the road, then
We don't mind annihilating them together. As for Berlin and Paris...trust me, I will explain it well." Nishihara Issaku looked at Jean Degoux gloomily and said, "Sign or not, we hope that the general can do it.
Give a response within three days, otherwise we will take unnecessary measures to help the general decide these matters." After saying that, he stood up, bowed, turned around and walked out.
