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"This war, thanks to your efforts, we won. Here, I would like to thank you all for your contribution to Western Sichuan!" Wang Xiao said in a deep voice. After this battle, Western Sichuan not only expanded its territory
, and also received huge war reparations, and at the same time further weakened the Manchu Qing Dynasty, which was simply killing two birds with one stone.
Everyone had smiles on their faces. This time, although Western Sichuan still failed to overthrow the Manchu Qing Dynasty, that day seemed not far away. Everyone was also looking forward to the arrival of this day.
"Although the war is over, we still have a lot to do. In addition to Qinghai and Gansu, the four provinces must be digested and reformed according to the model of western Sichuan. All of this requires your efforts. In this regard, there are
Is there any problem?" Wang Xiao asked.
"The Marshal's Attendant's Office has dispatched a large number of personnel from the Administrative Academy and government departments under Western Sichuan to the newly occupied provinces. However, there is still a big gap in personnel." Liang Xingrong said.
"In terms of personnel gaps, we can consider evaluating those officials from the Manchu Qing Dynasty. We can also use those who are capable and relatively honest. Of course, forget about those corrupt officials." Wang Xiao said.
Liang Xingrong nodded. Western Sichuan was not very well prepared in this regard. In other words, he did not expect to defeat the Manchu Qing Dynasty so easily. Therefore, he occupied such a large territory but did not have enough officials to take over it. This would be a huge disaster.
Increase the time for Western Sichuan to digest these newly occupied areas.
"Father, can we recruit some low-level officials from universities and society? Not only western Sichuan, but also the Manchu and Qing ruling areas. In this case, we should be able to recruit enough talents in a short time!
"Wang Yuze suggested.
"Well! This is a good idea. Let's study it in the attendant's office, and if possible, start preparing!" Wang Xiao nodded. He glanced at Wang Yuze in surprise. This proposal is not very different from the civil servant recruitment in later generations.
Is it similar? Thinking about the heated scenes during civil service examinations in later generations, Wang Xiao knew that this should be able to solve the current dilemma faced by Western Sichuan. After all, Chinese people have a deep feeling about being an official.
Desirable.
Liang Xingrong nodded, this is a good way to solve the current predicament. Although there are not enough officials in Western Sichuan, there are quite a lot of students graduating from various universities. If Western Sichuan comes forward to recruit, they will definitely be able to find many suitable talents.
Wang Yuze was also very happy that his opinions were adopted.
"The most important question is how should we spend this war compensation? This compensation cannot be kept in the bank, it must be spent, so that Western Sichuan can develop more rapidly!" Wang Xiao said. How to use it
This huge compensation is the highlight of today's meeting. Although Western Sichuan's economy is developing rapidly and fiscal revenue has increased significantly every year, there are so many places where money is spent that the annual fiscal revenue is still
It's not quite enough. Now, suddenly there is a war reparations payment, and of course everyone is keeping an eye on it.
"Commander, although the reparations for this war are large, the military expenses are also large. During the war, we consumed a total of 200,000 rounds of artillery shells of various calibers, and tens of millions of bullets. There are also
Pensions for dead and wounded soldiers, consumption of other combat supplies, etc. all require a huge military expenditure. In addition, this time a total of thirteen divisions of the army and two cavalry corps have been expanded, which requires a large amount of military expenditure. Therefore,
The General Staff Headquarters believes that this time the war compensation will cost at least 60 million yuan on the army. In addition, it will cost 10 million yuan to purchase ships overseas, which must be allocated first from this war compensation!" Cai said.
Yun said. As soon as he said this, more than half of the war compensation was gone.
Liang Xingrong frowned. Western Sichuan has newly occupied so many places. A large amount of money needs to be invested in infrastructure construction. If the military expenditure is too large, it will seriously affect the construction of people's livelihood.
"Commander, the war is over. Is there no need to retain so many troops? Thirteen divisions have been expanded. As long as five are retained, we should be able to ensure our security in western Sichuan!" Liang Xingrong said.
Liang Xingrong's words immediately attracted Cai Yun's glare. The military was eager to expand its army, but Liang Xingrong wanted to dismantle it. How could Cai Yun, a military boss, look favorably upon him?
"The army will remain at this size for the time being. Although the war between us and the Manchu Qing Dynasty is over, it is only a truce that lasts for a few years. In the next war, it is time for us to do our best to overthrow the Manchu Qing Dynasty. Therefore,
It is beneficial to retain more of Yixin's troops now. As for the issue of military expenses, I can advance the military expenses for overseas ship purchases for the time being. You can pay them back to me when the finances are better!" Wang Xiao said.
Wang Yuze knew that Wang Xiao was preparing for the war three years later, which was an excellent opportunity for Western Sichuan. Western Sichuan must be fully prepared, at least in terms of military preparations, and cannot relax.
Neither Liang Xingrong nor Cai Yun objected to Wang Xiao's decision. If Wang Xiao advanced the 10 million military expenses for the purchase of the ship, the financial pressure would be much less. As for when it will be returned to Wang Xiao, that is probably far away. Western Sichuan
Although the fiscal revenue is large, it has never been rich. Wang Xiao has advanced a lot of money in the past, but Western Sichuan has never exchanged a penny. In everyone's perception, Western Sichuan belongs to Wang Xiao anyway.
, there is no need to pay it back.
"Military expenditure is tentatively set at 60 million. So, what about the government?" Wang Xiao asked.
"Commander, the railway facilities in the six newly occupied provinces are completely blank. We plan to build a railway from Guangyuan to Baoji. From Baoji eastward through Xi'an to Weinan and Tongguan in the east. From Baoji westward through Tianshui to Lanzhou, all the way
to Jiayuguan. In addition, there are railways from Lanzhou to Xining, Weinan to Shangluo and all the way to Wuhan. The railway from Xi'an to the north via Tongchuan to Yulin. As well as the railway network in Hubei and Yunnan and Guizhou!" said Zhan Tianyou, deputy director of the attendant's office. He said it lightly.
, but the expressions of several people listening have changed drastically.
"God bless, what's the total mileage? How much does it cost?" Wang Xiao asked.
"The total is more than 5,000 kilometers. According to the current cost, it will cost almost 50 million yuan!" Zhan Tianyou said.
"What? Fifty million? In addition to military expenditures and railway funds, what else is left?" Everyone couldn't help but think like this. The total war compensation was only 120 million, and the military shared half of it, while the railways
If we go for another 50 million, there won't be much left.
Wang Xiao was also a little depressed. He didn't expect that a seemingly huge amount of war reparations would be so cost-effective. In addition, there would be investment in education, domestic highway construction, technology and military industry, etc. Ten million is obviously not enough.
.
"Can the main line be built for the time being, and branch lines and the like can be delayed for a year or two? After all, it is impossible to build such a long railway all at once. We can invest year by year through annual financial investment, so that the pressure will be reduced.
It will be much smaller!" Wang Xiao said.
"Commander, you can arrange it like this first. If it is just the main line, it will be about 3,000 kilometers and cost 30 million yuan!" Zhan Tianyou said.
"Uncle Zhan. In this war, we captured hundreds of thousands of prisoners of war. The Manchu Qing Dynasty will not ransom many of them. These prisoners of war can be used to build railways and roads. This should save a lot of costs.
?" Wang Yuze suggested.
"Zhengping has sent back a telegram. The Manchu Qing Dynasty will redeem the Mongolian cavalry and bannermen, and they will pay a price of 22.5 million. The remaining 400,000 prisoners of war can be used by us!" Wang Xiao said.
"If a large number of prisoners of war are used, the cost can be reduced by 20%." Zhan Tianyou replied.
"Well, I'll give you 30 million yuan, which is enough prisoners of war to build the railway network in the territory to the maximum extent!" Wang Xiao said.
"Yes, Marshal!" Zhan Tianyou replied excitedly. Thirty million yuan can already connect all the newly occupied major cities with railways. This is a great thing for Zhan Tianyou who has made railway construction his lifelong career.
Something that excites him very much.
"Commander! We have planned to implement six-year free education in western Sichuan. To this end, the finance needs to invest approximately 20 million yuan each year. However, the finances are tight now. Do you think we should implement it now or delay the implementation for two years?
" said Wang Wenhua, deputy director of the Attendance Office.
"Implement it now! If the finances cannot support it, I will still be responsible! Educational issues are related to generations to come, so we cannot be careless!" Wang Xiao said directly.
"Yes, Marshal!" Wang Wenhua nodded. Wang Xiao's emphasis on education is obvious to all. Over the years, Western Sichuan has established Western Sichuan University, Western Sichuan Normal University, Western Sichuan University of Technology, Western Sichuan Administration College, Western Sichuan Women's University, and Western Sichuan University.
A series of colleges and universities such as the Technical College have cultivated a large number of talents in western Sichuan.
"Now, there are still 22.5 million ransoms for 10 million prisoners of war. Is there any budget left?" Wang Xiao asked.
"Commander! The Western Sichuan Academy of Sciences still needs a lot of funds. At present, they have successfully developed wireless telegraphy and are preparing for miniaturization. They should be able to mass-produce next year. In addition, the Academy of Sciences also has a large number of research projects.
, including electricity, steam turbines, internal combustion engines, steel materials, communications, metallurgy and chemical industry, large-caliber artillery, warship design, airships and new aircraft designs, etc. These all require a large amount of funds, and the funds allocated at the beginning of the year are no longer enough. You
Let's see if we can allocate some more to it?" Jiang Xingguo said. Because the things studied in the Academy of Sciences are basically closely related to the military, therefore, the current Academy of Sciences implements military control, so that confidentiality can be kept to the maximum extent.
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