Chapter 422: The mine left by Chu Yunfei exploded; the Soviets who asked for the price (please subscribe)

“After a second review, the amount of grain collected without any adulteration is now eight million shi.”

Second World War Commander Headquarters.

Xie Ming stood not far from Yan Laoxi with a respectful look on his face.

Reporting on the autumn grain collection work.

After listening to the statistics.

Yan Laoxi was smiling broadly at this time.

Eight million stones!

Stunning numbers.

The entire Shanxi Province has not yet been completely liberated.

The amount of grain collected was basically set at 10%.

We were able to collect so much food!

The most important thing is.

According to what Xie Ming learned when he went to the grassroots level.

It only took one year for Mr. Yan to go from being a greedy person to a philanthropist.

It seems that the change in public opinion only requires the Japanese and puppet troops to come and collect grain. (The puppet troops collected grain at an average rate of 25%-35%, about dou per mu, twice that of the Kuomintang-controlled areas and three times that of the base areas.)
Yan Laoxi, who lost the city and the land, had been scolded before.

But now with the liberation of Longcheng.

Public opinion is gradually changing.

According to what Xie Ming learned, the people in northern and central Shanxi were oppressed by the Japanese.

I began to miss the good times under Yan Laoxi’s rule!

Sometimes Xie Ming felt it was a little outrageous.

Perhaps it was because the Japanese rule was too cruel.

This is absolutely not a life for human beings.

Settle down a bit.

They are extremely easy to satisfy.

Chinese people still love comfort.

This kind of comfort-loving personality is almost impossible to change in a short period of time.

Yan Laoxi stood up from his seat and asked affectionately, “Yufa, how is the infrastructure construction in southern Shanxi?”

“The main problem at the moment is the lack of funding.”

Xie Ming’s report was quite structured, and he had obviously sorted out the relevant situations in advance. He said with certainty: “The public treasuries in southern and central Shanxi were just established not long ago, and there is not much income.

You had previously agreed to let Yunfei use the special tobacco tax in Quwo area at his discretion, so this major fiscal revenue cannot be used at present.

Because of this matter, I had corresponding communication with Sun Weimou.

He said the money had been invested in reforming the logistics system.

Now that we have made more than half of the progress, we need money. We cannot use the money to promote infrastructure construction in southern Shanxi for at least two years, so we need the headquarters to find another way. “

When it comes to money, Yan Laoxi is also quite helpless, with a sad face and a lot of emotion: “The front line is still fighting, and the province is in a state of recovery. There are too many places that need money now.”

“According to your instructions, we have given priority to restoring the railway lines, which has consumed a lot of our fiscal revenue.”

“How long will it take to restore traffic along the Zhengtai Railway and Tongpu Railway?”

“At the current rate, it will take until January next year at least to resume traffic.”

“Two months.”

Old Yan put his hands behind his back and frowned.

After pacing back and forth for a minute not far from Xie Ming.

Yan Laoxi then asked: “Is Shancheng willing to provide further financial support at this time?”

Xie Ming shook his head: “The headquarters is stepping up its planning for this round of counterattack. The already limited funds are all used for this round of fighting. Even the military salaries are difficult to pay.”

Yan Laoxi’s brows showed even more worry.

Xie Ming then added: “In addition, I heard that the Americans have refused relevant economic aid, and there is currently no accurate information from the Soviets. If these foreign allies do not provide help, the economic situation of the National Government is likely to deteriorate further.”

“The current strength of Shanxi people has reached its limit. In 1936, the Shanxi Pacification Office carried out a large-scale grain collection as a preemptive measure. What was the result?”

“Before the Japanese invaders arrived, there was already a spring famine in Shanxi.”

There was a hint of determination in Yan Laoxi’s eyes: “We made a mistake in this matter before. Now that Yun Fei has corrected it, we must not make the same mistake again.”

“Infrastructure construction in southern Shanxi can be slowed down. We can start with a small-scale investment and even mobilize local gentry to voluntarily pay for road construction. When the finances are relaxed later, we can return the money to them.”

“Just borrow from them at an interest rate of 5% per year.”

Xie Ming shook his head and refused, “Commander Yan, according to the agreement we reached with Shancheng, Shanxi Development Bank and Shanxi Agricultural Bank are not allowed to issue public bonds in the name of the National Government. If they need to raise funds, they need to report to the Ministry of Finance and wait for the approval of Minister Song.”

Yan Laoxi was extremely surprised: “When did I agree to Shancheng’s request?”

“Yun Fei agreed to this, but at that time he only agreed to the southeastern Shanxi region. However, after Finance Minister Song and Shancheng provided a large amount of supplies and military equipment later, Yun Fei agreed to carry out corresponding economic reforms in Shanxi. You also agreed to this matter in your reply.”

Yan Laoxi suddenly understood, as if he had just remembered the details of the incident.

It was just the Shanxi region at that time.

In fact, there are only two places: southwest Shanxi and southeast Shanxi.

It is completely different from the Shanxi today.

And for Yan Laoxi.

Even an agreement signed in black and white can be breached.

So at the beginning, he really didn’t take this matter seriously.

“Yun Fei is still too young. If the Kong family members continue to exploit Shanxi without restraint, all of our fellow villagers will be finished!”

Xie Ming remained silent, he had no choice.

Old Yan was anxiously thinking of a solution.

Kong Xiangxi’s reform of the rural financial system.

He was all too familiar.

Because these two are almost from the same school.

And we have worked together.

Through “financial borrowing” and other corresponding means.

Forcing the people to bear higher interest rates.
Because of low productivity, rural people are basically unable to effectively repay their corresponding loans.

Want to return.

They can only form grassroots organizations of the nature of small farmers’ production cooperatives.

Only by improving productivity accordingly can we assume the corresponding debts.

This is actually part of the rural land reform policy of the Republic of China.

It was just that Kong Yongzhi made a mess of it.

It became a means for corrupt Kuomintang elements to oppress the people.

Really hateful.

These damn reactionaries should be hanged on trees.

Xie Ming frowned.

In his opinion.

Chu Yunfei has a very useful brain, and every step he takes is basically well thought out.

Even now I can’t understand it.

After a while, I couldn’t help but sigh that this was a move from God.

There was no way Chu Yunfei couldn’t have failed to think of this.

But why did he agree to Kong Yongzhi before? Even if it was 12 million national currency.

With such little short-term benefit, how could Chu Yunfei not resist such temptation?

Could it be that after Finance Minister Song became the top leader, the agreement reached by Kong Yongzhi became invalid?

It’s not impossible.

Thought of this.

Yan Laoxi immediately sent someone to send a telegram to the Jinbei Front Command to verify the situation.

Since things have come to this, there is naturally no point in blaming Chu Yunfei.

It’s time to think of new countermeasures.

That’s the time.

One of Yan Laoxi’s personal bodyguards knocked on the office door.

“Commander Yan, the newspaper you requested.”

“Send it in.”

“Yes!”

The guard placed the latest issue of Guanghua Daily on the table, bowed slightly, and turned to leave.

As for Yan Laoxi.

Just a glance.

His expression had already changed accordingly.

He quickly stepped forward, grabbed the newspaper on the table, and looked carefully at the extremely strange title.

The first thing that catches your eye is two words that are several times larger than the other fonts – shock!

Here are the real front-page headlines.

[Foreigners spent a lot of money to learn the tactics of the National Army! ]

Below is the subtitle.

Subtitle: The top-secret files of the Military Intelligence Bureau are revealed, and the Japanese army rarely admits that it suffered a major defeat in northern Shanxi!

The content is even more sensational.

This was said by an insider who wished to remain anonymous during an interview with a newspaper reporter.

Revealed relevant information.

The most critical point is.

The relevant information was also confirmed by the Second World War Commander Headquarters.

Although Yan Laoxi knew that some unscrupulous reporters would fabricate some unfounded stories.

But I have never seen the UC shock style.

This kind of eye-catching content is a mixture of true and false.

Even Yan Laoxi, the commander-in-chief of the Second War Zone, had some doubts.

Is this thing really true?

Xie Ming took the newspaper handed to him by Yan Laoxi with a puzzled look on his face.

After reading it carefully, he couldn’t help but take a deep breath: “Commander Yan, if this continues, within three days, a copy of this newspaper will probably appear in the North China Front Command.”

“And judging from the content, no one can tell whether it is true or not. Even the Japanese would probably take it seriously.”

Yan Laoxi had recovered by now and chuckled: “Yun Fei’s purpose is probably not to deal with the Japanese, but most likely to find a way to cheat the Soviets.”

“As far as I know, Yunfei only taught the Americans a series of tactics for his infantry anti-armor use.”

“Given the current relationship between the Americans and the Soviets, it is absolutely impossible for the Americans to share such military intelligence and tactics with the Soviets.”

Yan Laoxi paused, then added with a smile: “After all, they paid a huge price.”

“According to the latest news from the mountain city, the Soviets and Germans have basically ended the war in Poland.”

“They seized a large number of Polish weapons, including some with excellent performance. Yun Fei might want to get some benefits from the Soviets.”

“Yes, Yufa, I can’t understand one thing. Since Yunfei knows how to scheme against the Japanese, the Americans, and the Soviets, why doesn’t he know how to scheme against Kong Yongzhi?”

Yan Laoxi came to his senses and asked: “Has Yufa done any research on the specific details of the contract signed by Yunfei?”

Xie Ming shook his head, met Yan Laoxi’s expectant gaze, and immediately said, “Commander Yan, leave this matter to me.”

“it is good.”

Yan Laoxi said with great trust: “I will give you a warrant right now, and the local staff will certainly cooperate with you to the fullest.”

“Yes!”

“Your Excellency, there’s a call from the Command Headquarters.”

The General Headquarters of the Northern Shanxi Front.

Chu Yunfei was watching the deductions of several combat staff officers.

The situation on the front line is at a stalemate.

The staff training work of the General Staff Office is naturally a top priority.

After hearing the noise, Chu Yunfei reached out to take the telegram. After glancing at the content, he frowned slightly and said, “This matter was indeed set up by that old man. At that time, I wanted to rely on Shancheng to promote the reform of the local financial system. This is a good thing that benefits the country and the people.”

“But I didn’t expect that this old man Kong Yongzhi wanted to implement a financial monopoly policy under the banner of reform.”

Talking about this matter, Chu Yunfei felt a little angry.

This one pulls things.

Zhang Dayun raised his eyebrows and asked cautiously: “What about us?”

“Report this to Commander Yan and ask him to think of a solution. I was not thoughtful enough at the time. Now that the consequences have occurred, we must find a way to resolve it.”

“If it’s inconvenient for Chief Yan to communicate with Finance Minister Song, I’ll find another way.”

“Yes!”

Zhang Dayun turned and left.

Chu Yunfei subconsciously immersed his consciousness in the three-dimensional combat map.

As for those staff officers who are doing sand table exercises.

It was at Luo Weiguo’s suggestion that the process continued.

After taking a look at the overall situation of the battlefield.

Chu Yunfei’s gaze fell on the sand table again.

The quality of this batch of officers is much better than before.

If it can be further systematically cultivated.

Don’t say anything else.

At least the staff work that gave everyone the most headaches in the national army has become regularized.

“Brother Ligong, have those American staff officers reached the regimental level yet?”

After hearing Chu Yunfei’s voice, Fang Ligong, who was standing not far away, turned around and walked over: “Yes, so far, about 36 officers’ training corps have arrived at our department, and the corresponding assignments have been carried out. There are currently eight people on the front line, and the highest rank is lieutenant colonel.”

“in addition.”

Fang Ligong paused, then emphasized: “Brigadier General Stilwell revealed that the Soviets seem to be very interested in our tactics, and have already contacted the Americans and made corresponding inquiries.”

“Inquiry?” Chu Yunfei frowned in disgust: “What is our advanced tactic, inquiry?”

Fang Ligong also said with a hint of anger in his tone: “The Soviets went to the Americans without first contacting us. I don’t know what they were thinking.”

“Forget it. Considering the time, a new batch of American aid will arrive soon. If the Soviets can’t offer a good price, then there’s no need for us to tell them how to fight against the German ‘blitzkrieg’.”

Speaking of this matter, Fang Ligong reminded with a little concern: “If we let them explore on their own, the Soviets will surely be able to develop a series of tactics, but the speed will inevitably be affected.”

“In this way, the benefits we can obtain will inevitably be affected.”

Chu Yunfei said confidently: “Now we are racing against time. The battle between giants depends on who can move their bodies first. Star.lin is not an ordinary leader. He will definitely make the best choice and may even offer a price that we can’t imagine. However, this price may not be for us, but for Shancheng.”

(End of this chapter)