Lao Yuan kept thinking about how to deal with the problem in Sichuan. Doing what the British said would be betraying the country. However, if he didn't agree, the British would cut off his own source of funds. Without the support of loans, Lao Yuan's government would
I'm afraid they won't even be able to pay their wages. Those Qiu Ba men will have no money. Who cares if you Yuan Gongbao or not Yuan Gongbao?
After thinking about it, it was just a question of money. As long as you have enough money, you don't have to be manipulated by the British. Thinking of this, Lao Yuan remembered Chen Huan Chen Er'an who took the initiative to invite Ying to go to Sichuan. Lao Yuan knew that Qiao Yu had carried out drastic measures to Sichuan.
After the reform and purification of the salt policy, it stands to reason that Sichuan is definitely an extremely wealthy province. If, according to Chen Huan, he could get five to seven million taels of silver, his finances would suddenly be saved.
And it can effectively establish the prestige of the central government. Even the powerful Sichuan has surrendered. Why don't you still give in? Thinking of this, Lao Yuan sent Chen Huan a secret message, urging Chen Huan to pay taxes to the central government as soon as possible.
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At this time, Chen Huan had already arrived in Chengdu, but since he entered Sichuan, he felt a strong change. Sichuan was currently carrying out a vigorous campaign to suppress bandits. Public trials and public trials occurred frequently in various places. A large number of bandits and bandits were
The heinous criminal gangsters were all shot, and for a time there were cheers everywhere in Sichuan.
The person who led this matter was the former Tongmenghui general Yang Shukan. Since Xie Chi also left Sichuan, he was the only senior official in Sichuan who came from the Tongmenghui. However, Yang Shukan and Sun Wen were also drifting apart. He is now more
I just want to do something real for the people of Sichuan.
After receiving Qiao Yu's order to suppress the bandits, Yang Shukan thought carefully and decided to strike first at the mountain bandits. Many of these people were guilty of heinous crimes and suffered heavy lives, and most of them were in danger.
Being able to fight against the government, Yang Shukan commanded the military and police to act together with the troops stationed in various places. In just one month, more than 20 bandit dens were wiped out.
There were hundreds of large ones and a dozen small ones, many of them old bandits who had been around for more than ten years or even decades. In this round of attacks, they were all killed, and most of the bandit leaders were captured alive.
Many of them were shot dead, and the remaining ones saw that it was impossible to survive in Sichuan, so they had no choice but to take their men and flee to other neighboring provinces.
In the process of suppressing bandits, we seized a lot of money, including grain, silver, opium, guns and ammunition, antiques and jades, everything you need. The most important thing is that there are indeed many powerful landlords and bureaucrats at all levels who have dealings with these bandits and have mastered the secrets of their dealings.
After reading the letter, Yang Shukan felt confident that he could start the second step according to Qiao Yu's plan and start cleaning up local forces and purging officials.
It was at this juncture that Chen Huan came to Sichuan. When he saw the more confident and active Sichuan people, Chen Huan suddenly panicked. Although he had given a guarantee in front of Lao Yuan, it seemed that Qiao Yu's methods were not simple.
, being able to govern such a complex province like Sichuan to this extent shows that he has extraordinary abilities. If he wants to fight with such a person, he doesn't know the outcome.
Fortunately, now that Qiao Yu has gone to Sichuan, it is time for him to show off his talents. After Chen Huan arrived in Chongqing, Wang Dongcheng and Shi Dingzhong came hand in hand. They came to greet the new Civil Affairs Minister on behalf of the Sichuan government.
The popular person in Lao Yuan's eyes.
"Mr. Chen, it's really hard for you to come all the way. Everyone in Sichuan hopes that you can bring prosperity and strength to the people of Sichuan."
Wang Dongcheng spoke first, and Shi Dingzhong also interjected: "Mr. Er'an once served under Governor Xiliang. He must know the hardship of Sichuan people's survival better than we do. Governor Qiao has long said that now
By the time of the Republic of China, officials were no longer superior officials, but just public servants who had to serve the people. I think Mr. Er'an will definitely be able to shoulder the heavy responsibility of bringing benefits to tens of millions of Sichuan people!"...
The two of them sang in harmony, and their words were pleasant, but their words were also full of wit. If Chen Huan wants to survive in Sichuan, he must serve the people of Sichuan. In other words, he must maintain the power of the Sichuan Group, otherwise he will forget it.
Even if you are President Yuan's crony, you can't do it either.
Chen Huanxin said that this trip to Sichuan was not easy. It was not easy to get money from these people. However, he was also a very well-connected person. He just said with a smile on his face: "President Meng loves me."
, appointed me as the Chief of Civil Affairs of Sichuan, I will naturally dedicate myself to the people of Sichuan, and I will rely on the help of all the public in the future!"
Accompanied by Shi Dingzhong and Wang Dongcheng, Chen Huan arrived in Chengdu. Chen Huan immediately began to inspect Sichuan's financial accounts in the name of supporting Sichuan's military supplies. After getting the detailed accounts, Chen Huan also felt dizzy.
Sichuan is really rich. The revenue from the salt administration alone is about 4 million taels. If this trend continues, the annual salt tax revenue may reach more than 9 million taels.
The industrial and commercial tax revenue has even exceeded the revenue from the Salt Administration, and is expected to reach nearly 10 million taels a year. The income from land tax is also more than 6 million taels. Together with other various taxes, Sichuan's fiscal revenue is a full 3,000 taels.
More than 10,000 taels, and this is the result of the vigorous abolition of Lijin. It seems that the Kingdom of Abundance is truly worthy of its reputation.
Chen Huan couldn't help but think about how he could get the central share. While Chen Huan was thinking, someone came to visit him. It was Zhang Lan, the Minister of Education of Sichuan.
"What's wrong with Minister Zhang?"
"Mr. Chen, I'm here to ask you for money. This is the construction situation of Sichuan University. Take a look!"
Chen Huan suddenly felt very unhappy. Before he could ask for money from Sichuan, the Sichuan gang had found it on his head. This was not a big deal. Chen Huan barely suppressed his displeasure and picked up the document.
After taking a few glances, Chen Huan's eyes immediately widened. He saw the various amounts of money needed listed above, including 845,200 yuan to purchase experimental equipment and hire European and American teachers.
It requires 560,000 yuan, and there are a lot of other expenses such as teacher training expenses, student living allowances, classroom construction, water and electricity expenses, which totals more than 1.6 million yuan, more than 1 million taels.
Chen Huan was also shocked by this astonishing number.
"Minister Zhang, are you kidding? The original Capital University before I came to Sichuan is about to be reformed into Peking University, with Yan Fu as the president. The annual budget of Peking University is only about 800,000 taels. Small Sichuan
University actually costs so much?”
Since Zhang Lan became the Minister of Education, he has been working hard for Sichuan's education. Thanks to Qiao Yu's support, the results have been fruitful. The prototype of Sichuan University has emerged. With the support of Germany, it is expected to be completed within two years.
He hoped to be a comprehensive university, but at this juncture, Chen Huan went to Sichuan. Zhang Lan was worried that the education funds would be affected, so he took the initiative to come to Chen Huan. Seeing his attitude, Zhang Lan's face didn't look good.
"Mr. Chen, Sichuan University is not a small school. It covers an area of more than 3,000 acres and will be able to accommodate tens of thousands of students after it is completed. Moreover, Sichuan University is a university that focuses on science and engineering and requires a large amount of experimental equipment. These are not
Peking University can be compared. It can be said that Sichuan University will be the largest university in China and even Asia in the future. These expenses are already the result of great compression. If Mr. Chen doesn’t believe it, you can check the university construction accounts. If Zhang
If you embezzle a tael of silver, you will shoot me!"
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