It must be said that the Lanfang National Security Bureau is still very efficient.
On the second day after Qin Zhiyuan's meeting, the Lanfang National Security Bureau, together with the Sarawak Autonomous Alliance of the Wanghaizhou Military Region, launched a raid and captured all the pro-British elements on the list except Li Zongli.
This was another major earthquake for Sarawak, and as many as a thousand people were implicated in this incident.
After this raid, no one in Sarawak dared to cooperate with the British anymore. The actions of the National Security Bureau completely cut off the thoughts of those pro-British elements.
In fact, there are not many people left in the entire Sarawak region. The war has been going on for more than two years. The colonial army of British Malaya and the rebels of the Sarawak Autonomous Alliance are engaged in fierce tug-of-war across Sarawak. The people are almost exhausted.
All those who are pro-British have gone to the Malay Peninsula, most of those who are pro-Lanfang have gone to Wanghaizhou and Zhenghe Island, and some have been diverted to the Philippines. In the entire Sarawak region, there are now at most 100,000
people.
One hundred thousand people, which is not even as large as a city below Wanghaizhou, and I don't know what those people are doing.
The abandonment of Sarawak by the British was also related to the sharp decline in Sarawak's population.
In fact, compared with the colonies all over the world, there are really not many pure British left now. The British did not seize the colonies for land, but to find enough markets for their own industrial products. When Sarawak became deserted
, naturally the market function is lost.
The British will give up Sarawak, but Qin Zhiyuan will not give up.
After entering 1920, Lanfang once again ushered in the birth peak. As far as Lanfang is concerned, nearly one million babies were born in the first eight months of 1920. In the first eight months alone, the natural population growth rate reached
Nine.5%, the annual population growth rate is estimated to reach about 13%. Most of these newborn babies have Chinese ancestry and are the first generation of native Lanfang people. Qin Zhiyuan wants to pay for these
People can only create a better living space.
As the population continues to increase, Lanfang's situation in all aspects is also developing rapidly. By August 1920, two seasons of rice had been harvested. The total arable land in Lanfang is about 27 million acres. Although Lanfang has such a population,
The increase has been rapid in two years, but because the land is also expanding, Lanfang's policy of giving 100 land to each new immigrant household has not changed.
Objectively speaking, the yield of Lanfang land is quite good. Although it is not as good as the yield of hybrid rice, which can produce tons of rice per mu, it is also not as good as the intensive cultivation of one acre of land by a family of farmers in the Republic of China. The yield of 300 kilograms per mu in a single season is still not enough.
The problem is that in the first two seasons alone, Lanfang's grain output has exceeded 10 million tons. This grain is enough for all the people of Lanfang to eat for three years. If some agricultural and sideline products are properly supplemented, it will not last for four years.
question.
Speaking of which, the people who immigrated to Lanfang during the Republic of China basically did not sell grain in the first year. However, in the second year, the continuous bumper harvest forced these farmers who had previously valued food more than their lives to start selling grain.
There's nothing we can do if we don't sell it, it won't fit in the granary.
Therefore, in the past two years, Lanfang's grain has not only been supplied to the Republic of China and Germany in large quantities, but has also been exported to the United States and Europe in exchange for agricultural and sideline products from the United States and Europe to supplement Lanfang's daily needs.
Of course, the supply to the Republic of China and Germany is basically free. The Beiyang government of the Republic of China has become an alliance with Lanfang, and it is an all-round strategic partner. Germany is a potential ally of Lanfang, and now it is in difficulty.
Whether it was due to the personal feelings between Qin Zhiyuan and William III or humanitarian reasons, Qin Zhiyuan could not let go of the Republic of China.
Compared with agriculture, the development of industry is even more gratifying. In the first eight months of 1920, Lanfang's industry has completed all its annual targets. It is expected that this year it will complete 150% of the industrial production increase plan. This
The growth rate can be said to be outstanding in the context of the global economic downturn. If it continues, Lanfang's first five-year plan can be completed about a year and a half ahead of schedule. By then, Lanfang will be an out-and-out powerful country, and its industry will not be the same.
If it can catch up with the United States and the United States, its economic aggregate will be almost the same as that of France.
From a geographical point of view, France plus its colonies is actually much larger than Lanfang. However, most of France's colonies are in an undeveloped state. There are very few special situations like the three North African countries. Therefore, France's total economic volume
It’s really not that high, it’s only slightly better than Italy, and it’s still incomparable with Britain and the United States.
Not to mention the United States, its industrial strength dominates the world, and there is no dispute. It will take time for Lanfang to catch up. The United Kingdom has the largest colonies in the world, and Canada and Australia, which are mainly white, are now seeking autonomous status.
Not to mention, India, a country with a population of 300 million, provides the world's largest market for British industrial products, so Britain's industrial capabilities are far superior to France.
Although India's population is not as large as that of the Republic of China, when it comes to demand for industry, India is much stronger than that of the Republic of China.
The Republic of China was an economic model based on the family economy and small-scale peasant economy. An ordinary family in the Republic of China grew their own food, knitted their own clothes, and made their own furniture. In fact, they did not need many industrial products at all.
India is different. India is truly a densely populated country. They have no basis for implementing a small-scale peasant economy. There is not even enough food in the country. Therefore, all aspects of the national economy require assistance from the British, so they have a strong attachment to the British.
rely.
Qin Zhiyuan doesn't care whether the British are helping the Indians or not. Since returning to Lanfang, Qin Zhiyuan's energy has been in Siam. Even when he is touring the country, Qin Zhiyuan just drops in, including the trip to Factory 104, all because of Qin Zhiyuan.
I wanted to go to Cam Ranh Bay, so I stopped by.
Speaking of Cam Ranh Bay, the new French Governor-General in Indochina, Lyautey, has been in office for half a year, but Qin Zhiyuan has not yet met this old friend, which is really rude, so Qin Zhiyuan made a special trip to Cam Ranh Bay this time
, while inspecting Cam Ranh Bay, I met Lyote by the way.
Qin Zhiyuan leased Cam Ranh Bay from the French two years ago. The contract signed at that time was for 1999. After the contract expires, Lanfang still has the priority to lease. In other words, Cam Ranh Bay is now similar to Lanfang territory, so
Qin Zhiyuan was not stingy at all when investing in Cam Ranh Bay.
After more than two years of hard work by 100,000 Annan people, Cam Ranh Bay is now a first-class port with complete facilities. It not only has a military area used by the Cam Ranh Bay fleet, but also a civilian area for commercial ships. It has now surpassed the Lion City
, becoming a new commodity distribution center in Southeast Asia.
When Qin Zhiyuan came to Liotai, Liotai was visiting Cam Ranh Bay accompanied by Zhang You, the chief engineer of the Cam Ranh Bay Shipyard, and Huang Yinrong, the director of the Cam Ranh Bay Shipyard. When he saw Qin Zhiyuan, Liotai looked depressed: I seriously doubt you now. There is a shady deal with Bastian. Otherwise, how could Bastian rent this place to you for as long as 99 years? Has Bastian's brain been kicked by a donkey?
Cam Ranh Bay is now the largest port in Southeast Asia, and it is also one of the rare deep-water military ports in East Asia. This drives Leo Tai crazy. Seeing that Cam Ranh Bay is becoming more and more prosperous in the hands of the Lanfang people, one can imagine Li Tai's mood.
France also has a Far East fleet, but the home port of the French Far East fleet is Guangzhou Bay. Lyautey really can't figure out why Cam Ranh Bay, which has such excellent conditions, is left unused, and why it wants to go to Guangzhou Bay to touch the brows of the Chinese. Is it possible? Doesn’t Bastian know the relationship between Qin Zhiyuan and the Chinese?
Louis, don't be surprised. If you knew how much we invested in Cam Ranh Bay, you wouldn't complain. Qin Zhiyuan doesn't care about Liotai's complaints.
During the World War, Qin Zhiyuan and Lyautey had a very good relationship. The two were actually colleagues and they cooperated with each other tacitly. After the World War, Qin Zhiyuan became a French citizen, and the friendship between Qin Zhiyuan and Lyautey became stable.
Lanfang's investment in Cam Ranh Bay has been countless. Even Qin Zhiyuan doesn't know how much he has invested. What is certain is that if Lanfang doesn't have this money, the French will never invest it, so Lyautey I really don't have much qualifications to complain.
Don't tell me that. Maybe that idiot Bastian doesn't know the meaning of a good deep-water military port, or maybe he leased this place to you for some other reason. Anyway, he will definitely not be able to escape the military. During the investigation, I have written a report about what happened here and sent it to the military department, including your matter. I have recorded it truthfully. Lyautey is a traditional soldier, and the interests of France are above all else. Although he has nothing to do with Qin Zhiyuan, The personal relationship was good, but Lyautey would not compromise in the face of national interests.
Why did I hear some accusations? Louis, you suspect that there is a secret operation here, so you can do whatever you want. Qin Zhiyuan doesn't mind.
Bastian was not clean in Annan. When he returned to Europe, Bastian carried a large box in a carriage and the two charming beauties can prove this. But if the focus of the investigation is on Bastian As for the relationship with Lan Fang, it will probably disappoint the people in the French Congress. Even if Qin Zhiyuan and Bastian have any insider trading, they will not go through private accounts. LLL Company is a good carrier.
What's more, regarding the issue of Cam Ranh Bay, there is no deal at all between Qin Zhiyuan and Bastian.
Humph, it's best if there isn't. If there is, I won't show favoritism. Although we have a good relationship, I hope you can understand. Liottai doesn't intend to compromise, and what he said is still a bit harsh.
I understand, I understand very much, okay, we haven't seen each other for so long, can't we say something happy? Qin Zhiyuan changed the topic, not wanting to get entangled with Liotai on the issue of Cam Ranh Bay.
I guess you have some happy things, look at that, look at that, it’s incredible, if George saw that, he would probably be hungry to death. Lyotai immediately followed Qin Zhiyuan’s topic and looked in the direction of the military port.
In the military port, the battleship Lanfang, which has been launched and is entering the trial stage, is probably undergoing a long voyage and is undergoing routine inspections in the port. Although the Lanfang has not officially entered active service, naval officers and soldiers have already boarded the Lanfang.
Begin to become familiar with the specific performance of the Lanfang.
The France was parked next to the Lanfang, like a little follower of the Lanfang.
