Chapter 990 The lower the bottom line, the happier you are!
Looking at the appearance of the old Shanxi man, Tang Dao understood why Jin Province's economy was developing well before the war.
Rather than saying that this person is a commander of a war zone, it is better to say that this person is an extremely typical and shrewd Shanxi businessman. If it is more precise, he is a big businessman with extremely strong management capabilities and skills.
If we put it in the future, this guy will be able to become an Internet tycoon if he doesn't get it right, and his eyes will be opened when he sees money.
Of course, this also shows from the side that this person has been crying for a long time, which is actually all nonsense. At least when it comes to arms, this person has something in his hands.
You know, the list that Tang Dao just took out was what Director Zhuang reported to Gao Li through gritted teeth, just waiting for bargaining. As a result, he just said, "As long as you pay, then sell it."
Not only did he just say it, the Shanxi old man was also afraid that Tang Dao would regret it. He took out a pen and paper on the spot and drafted a handwriting for his general office, asking Tang Dao to go to them to deal with it.
This saucy operation made Tang Dao a little bit dumbfounded. After all, his situation was still small.
Now that gold can be redeemed, arms can be purchased, strategies for southeastern Shanxi have been exchanged, and several major events that Tang Dao has to do when coming to Fen have been basically completed, Tang Dao plans to bid farewell to this man.
As a result, before the words were spoken, the Shanxi old man looked at Tang Dao with a warm face: "Captain Tang has purchased so much ordnance and equipment. I wonder if he has enough money? If not, I can ask the Jin Provincial Bank to provide you with assistance."
The second is."
Hearing this old man suddenly say something so inconsistent with his personality, the astute Tang Dao was slightly startled. When things go wrong, there must be monsters. Everything falling from the sky is often a trap. What is Lao Ji doing?
"Captain Tang, don't get me wrong. The money in the Jin Provincial Bank belongs to the country and cannot be borrowed in vain. I mean borrowing money from the bank. The interest is one and two cents per month. The mortgage will use your military expenses. What do you think?"
"The Shanxi old man was beaming with joy at this moment, his eyes were filled with golden light.
Damn it! I actually encountered a loan shark. Looking at this shrewd old man in front of me, Tang Dao's bottom line was refreshed again.
The monthly interest is 1/2, and after one year the interest will be much higher than the principal. Isn’t this usury?
Moreover, this old man is so shrewd that he is not afraid of Tang Dao's default. The monthly military expenditure of the Si Xing Regiment is about 40,000 yuan, which is nearly 500,000 a year. The Si Xing Regiment is now affiliated with the Second War Zone, and all military expenditures must be paid.
From the theater headquarters side, as long as Tang Dao dares to sign this loan contract, they will dare to issue a vain loan to the Yangtze River. It only takes one year to repay the capital, and the rest is purely free money.
Of course, there are certain risks involved. For example, the battle of the Four Lines Regiment was not fought well, the entire army was wiped out and the establishment was cancelled, the military expenditure was gone, and the loan was wasted.
But for this ‘businessman’, risk is an inevitable factor in the process of doing business. Only high returns will be accompanied by high risks, right?
To put it bluntly, from another level, this person is quite optimistic about Tang Dao and the Four Elements Group, thinking that at least they will not let him lose all his money.
Thank you very much! Tang Daote wanted to reply to this person.
Therefore, Tang Dao decisively refused: "Thank you, Chief Yan, for your concern. The cash exchanged for the gold seized by the Japanese invaders this time should be enough to pay for this batch of arms. If there is any shortage, I can ask Chief Yan for help."
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"That's it! Okay, don't be too pushy, baby. Those guys in the arsenal don't deliver goods without cash. It's been like this for so many years. I told them to put the country and the nation first, but they couldn't listen.
Not being able to teach the people around me well is also a regret I have had for many years!" Seeing that he had lost such a high-quality customer, the Shanxi old man looked regretful as he touched his slightly bald forehead.
Tang Dao
No wonder the history books say that the principal couldn't help shouting "Niang Xipi" every time after seeing this person.
Really, after lowering the moral bottom line, he felt happy, but it was really difficult for others to feel happy.
"Old man, let me ask you one more thing. You don't need a loan. With such a large amount of arms and equipment, your Four Lines Regiment is going to expand the army, right? As for the poor and remote place where your Four Lines Regiment is currently stationed, can you recruit high-quality soldiers from there?
"The old man from Shanxi asked two questions in succession with a smile.
"Well, Tang Dao is also worried about this matter. In order to cope with the Japanese invaders' massive attack, it is imperative to expand the army, but what about the soldiers?" Tang Dao was wary and followed this person's words respectfully.
There is absolutely no need to hide some things. In order to cope with the Japanese attack, all the ministries in Shanxi Province, except the Central Army, are frantically expanding their troops. If they don’t have firepower or equipment, they will just use people. If five of them can’t defeat you, what about ten?
The human wave tactic may be a tragedy, but it is also the only thing the currently disadvantaged Chinese army can do.
In the past, the strength of the 921st Division increased to 50,000 in one year, but it only had more than 10,000 guns. It took two or three men to get one gun on average. Many of them were not holding homemade red-tasseled guns and waiting to charge.
They waited until their comrades died before picking up the remaining guns and continuing to fight. The conditions were so bad that it was unbearable to look at them.
But the human sea tactics played a big role in the end. The Chinese soldiers used their flesh and blood to block the Japanese invaders' front line consisting of aircraft, tanks and artillery.
The Japanese army that attacked Jin Province arrived at the Yellow River and was at the end of its war effort. For eight years, the Japanese North China Front Army did not enter the Guanzhong Plain. The Japanese invaders in North China finally focused a large number of troops on stabilizing the occupied areas. Otherwise, they would not be able to maintain normal security.
The arrival of infantry logistics in central and southern China will make the battlefield behind enemy lines no less important than the frontal battlefield in the next five or six years.
"Look, I knew you had this hidden worry. Today you proposed to me the strategy of southeastern Shanxi. Old man, I was greatly inspired by it. I can't let you do it in vain.
So be it! In the name of the Chairman of Jin Province, I appoint you Tang Dao as the county magistrate of Lucheng County. Lucheng County is a good place. It has a vast county area, rich mineral deposits, and a large population. I remember the pre-war population statistics.
There are about 75,000 people. If you recruit troops in the name of the county magistrate, there will be no problem in recruiting more than 1,000 people.
By the way, what are the names of your deputy commander and chief of staff?" The old Shanxi man laughed.
"Deputy Commander Lei Xiong, Chief of Staff Gong Shaoxun." Tang Dao was still wondering what kind of medicine was in the jar of the old Shanxi man, and replied calmly.
"Appoint Lei Xiong as the county magistrate of Licheng County and Gong Shaoxun as the magistrate of Pingshun County. The populations of these two counties are slightly smaller, but their combined population is over 100,000. Your three school officials from the Four Lines Regiment concurrently serve as the magistrate of the three counties with over 100,000 people.
The father-in-law of the common people should be loyal and loyal to the people of the three counties!" The face of the old Shanxi man gradually became serious, and his glasses blocked the flashing light.
"Don't be too busy to refuse. I know that these three counties and counties are currently under the control of the Japanese invaders, but who said that the county can only be governed in the county seats? Besides, only those who drive out the Japanese invaders and restore our rivers and mountains are the soldiers of our country.
My long-cherished wish, this is not only my trust in you, old man, but also your responsibility!"
With his big hat down like this, Tang Dao had no choice but to accept this job. The only thing he could do at this moment was to straighten his back and salute: "Yes! Tang Dao and his subordinates will live up to the love of Commander Yan!"
Live up to the expectations of the people of the three counties!"
"That's right! You go! Before you leave, I will ask Fifth Sister to arrange a gift for the 683 trip." Seeing Tang Dao stand at attention and salute, a smile appeared on the serious face of the old Shanxi man and he waved.
see a visitor out.
Tang Dao saluted again, then turned and left.
The middle-aged woman showed up to see off the guests. When she returned to the living room, she saw the Shanxi old man standing silently in front of the map. She couldn't help but be curious and pointed upward: "Brother, aren't you the most wary of people who are involved with you over there? Why did you kill the three of them?"
Will the county’s military and political power be handed over to that young kid?”
"Hey, Fifth Sister, what do you think of Tang Dao?" The Shanxi old man who turned around with his hands behind his back looked completely different to his cousin who had followed him since childhood. He was like a kind brother, but he was not directly
Answer my cousin's question.
"Captain Tang, just by looking at his figure and demeanor, I know that he must be a strong general in the army. I asked my elder brother about several of your personal guards, and they all said that if they met on the battlefield, how many of them would fight against him?
They are all destined to die." The middle-aged woman's face turned solemn.
Those who can be used as personal guards for the old man in Shanxi are all selected from hundreds of thousands of Jinsui troops with firearms and elite fighting skills. There are even a few who are masters in martial arts and have been trained in the army for a year to become hot and cold weapons.
A double master.
They are usually arrogant people who look down on everyone, but today they all said in unison that they were no match for a young man, which shows how strong Tang Dao is personally.
"Haha, I know what you said. For my safety, Lao Jiang and several other masters were hidden in this small courtyard, but when the kid came, he didn't say anything or do anything, but Lao Jiang knew
People discovered them.
And you don’t know yet! How audacious that baby is. To use Lao Jiang’s exact words, if they shoot, given the baby’s position, the first one will use me, the commander of the theater, as a shield.” Shanxi
The old man replied with a smile.
"You bastard, you've really got the guts out of you!" When the middle-aged woman heard this, she couldn't help but raise her eyebrows.
"That's it! Fifth sister, you don't have to blame him. In this world, people will be punished if they don't do it for themselves. If he, a guy who climbed out of the dead, doesn't do this, then I have to stay away from him!" But the old man from Shanxi
He waved his hand, signaling the middle-aged woman to continue her evaluation.
"If this guy is brave, then that's fine. I listened to his conversation with you, eldest brother, and I know that this guy is extremely cunning. His words should have many reservations and must not be taken lightly," the middle-aged woman said.
"Haha, you are so cunning that you have hit the mark, but being cunning alone is not enough. As the saying goes: When you meet someone, you have to say only a few words, but you can't say everything with your heart. When he first met me, he was not my confidant.
What is retained is normal.
This is the real cunning of this guy. He lets you see his reservations, and also makes you feel that this is normal without having any dislike for him. For example, Fifth Sister, do you hate him?" the Shanxi old man laughed.
"That's really what you said, brother. It's really hard for me to dislike Wu Mei. On the contrary, I think he is a real soldier. At least he doesn't have the annoying flattery that other people use when they meet you, brother."
!" The middle-aged woman replied with a wry smile.
"You see, this doll is so powerful that it makes you, the head of the house, who has seen so many famous people in the house for more than twenty years, very fond of you. Such people, especially at this age, are really rare.
That!" The old man from Shanxi smiled and took a sip of tea.
"However, he is still too young." Then, the Shanxi old man pointed his face. "Here! It's still not thick enough."
"Brother, what do you mean?" The middle-aged woman had not yet guessed her brother's intention, and there was thought in her eyes.
"Do you think this kid wants to be the head of these three counties? Or does he not want to be?"
"The three county seats are now in the hands of the Japanese invaders, and most of the areas outside the county seat are under the control of the 921st Division. The so-called county magistrate is just a false name. Whether it is taken seriously or not, it doesn't mean much."
When the middle-aged woman said this, she suddenly realized.
"I understand, brother, you are trying to put a small nail between this kid and the 921st Division. Even though they are still harmonious now, when it comes to government affairs such as recruiting soldiers, as long as Tang Dao wants to expand his strength, it will definitely
Conflicts will occur, once or twice may not matter, but over time, conflicts will naturally occur."
The Shanxi old man's face was indifferent, but he smiled and said nothing.
The middle-aged woman guessed one level of the intention, but did not guess the deeper level. He threw out three short-term county magistrates at once, and it was also for that person to see. The two met secretly for more than an hour. Not only did they have a meal together, but they also
Appointed as the county magistrate, isn't this just Chi Guoguo's attempt to win over the strong men of the other camp?
I asked you if you were angry, but you still had nothing to say, because your little hoe never stopped.
Come on! Let’s hurt each other! This is a disguised way for this Jin Province boss to express his anger to that person.
After all, Tang Tuanzuo never got rid of the attribute of a tool man in the eyes of big shots.
In fact, it didn't matter. From the moment he said that he would appoint Tang Dao as the magistrate of Lucheng County, Tang Dao knew what this man was doing for a long time, which was to make it difficult for the 80th Army and him to continue.
To maintain a close relationship, the other thing is to add some worry to the principal who is thousands of miles away.
And for this person, he has paid nothing. If I have to say anything, it is a bit troublesome to stamp his seal three times in a row. God knows how many county magistrates he appointed during this period. Anyway, they were all occupied by the Japanese army, right?
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But this person, who had done all the tricks, didn't know that the soul in Tang Dao's body came from the descendants of the 80th Army. Now he has a colonel-level officer communicating with the 80th Army. How could such a little trick be used to drive a wedge between each other?
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However, with the position of these three county magistrates, it will be more convenient for Tang Dao to recruit soldiers in this vast area in the future. Even Boss Qian and others will go smoothly when they come to Dakouzidong to build a factory.
Why, can’t County Magistrate Tang, Magistrate Lei and others develop the county economy?
In fact, Tang Dao, Lei Xiong, and Gong Shaoxun, the three county magistrates, can use taxes to pay for military expenses. Anyone who wants to use factory taxes to make trouble has no excuse.
To put it bluntly, now in Licheng and Lucheng, Tang Dao is the nominal highest official in government affairs. He can make arbitrary decisions on matters of money and food, which is much more convenient than before.
The Shanxi old man killed two birds with one stone with this move. Perhaps the only one who was really hurt was the one thousands of miles away. To paraphrase the words from the future: the damage value is not high, but it is extremely insulting!
It is said that three hours after the three letters of appointment with large seals were issued by the Jin Provincial Administration Department, the principal who received the news smashed a tea cup on the spot and cursed "Niang Xipi" several times again.
With that person's IQ and EQ, of course he knew that this was an old man who was disgusting him, but he was really disgusted.
After all, the Si Xing Regiment was an infantry regiment that he personally gave the title to. As a result, the Shanxi old man did not hesitate to give its regiment commander, deputy commander, and chief of staff each a county magistrate position. This was not enough to win over one of them.
The four-element grouping is a satisfying rhythm.
The key is that there is nothing he can do about that person. After all, he is now the highest commander of the Second War Zone and has overall military and political power. This is his scope of authority.
Tang Da Tuanzuo, who had secretly benefited from this, was secretly happy. Relying on his century-old experience from the future, the Shanxi old man, a century-old fox, was going to make a big mistake here.
But when he came out of the alley and met up with his subordinates Peng Chong and Xia Dayu, he realized that some people's bottom line was lower than he thought.
It was naturally impossible for the two soldiers, who were hungry after waiting, to just drink tea. Moreover, the commander ordered them to make it harder. Someone would pay for it anyway, so tea and snacks were naturally made.
In the end, the two of them were very full, but the bill almost made them dumbfounded.
For some of Teliang's tea and snacks, an old man's private teahouse actually gave him a bill of ten yuan. At this price, even at the current market price, you can buy a sheep.
If it weren't for a lieutenant colonel-level officer sitting in the most conspicuous position of the teahouse, Xia Dayu, who was already offended, would have almost pulled out a gun and put it to the head of the accountant. This was simply worse than Sun Erniang's bun shop.
I'm so superficial! Tang Dao almost staggered after hearing the stories of two aggrieved subordinates.
This old man from Shanxi must have been a chicken butcher in a market in his previous life. This method of plucking feathers is incredible!
Just one day's business in this teahouse can bring in a lot of money!
If that's the case, you can't blame me! Tang Dao also secretly decided to give a certain old man a heartache.
