"Father, Yuze has met all of you uncles!" Wang Yuze first greeted everyone and then came to stand next to Wang Xiao.
"Yuze, just sit in on our meeting today! This will be very helpful for you in managing western Sichuan in the future!" Wang Xiao said kindly.
Suddenly, all the directors and deputy directors of the Attendant's Office felt nervous. From Wang Xiao's words, they were keenly aware that Wang Xiao really planned to train Wang Yuze with all his strength. However, whether Wang Yuze could
They were very suspicious of taking on this important task. However, no one could stand up and oppose Wang Xiao. After all, the entire western Sichuan was founded by Wang Xiao. Without Wang Xiao, there would be no three provinces in western Sichuan today. The son inherited his father.
Yes, this is very normal.
"Okay, father!" Wang Yuze sat down on a stool in the corner of Wang Xiao's study, straightening his back, raising his head and chest, and looking straight ahead.
"Okay, let's continue! Zhengping, go on!" Wang Xiao said.
"Yes, Marshal! In the first half of this year, the business of our three provinces in western Sichuan has once again achieved great development, and the fiscal revenue has also increased greatly. It is expected to increase by 10 to 15 percent compared with last year, reaching 1
About 100 million yuan." Song Zhengping flipped through the notebook in his hand and said.
"His! 100 million yuan, so much. Doesn't this completely surpass the Qing court?" Everyone said in surprise. You know, the Qing court's fiscal revenue last year was only more than 80 million taels. This is because of Western Sichuan
Driven by this, the commerce in several nearby provinces is very developed.
Wang Xiao smiled and nodded. Abundant finances mean that the three provinces of Western Sichuan will have more money to invest in industry and infrastructure. Of course, the military can also purchase more advanced weapons, which will improve the combat effectiveness of the Western Sichuan Army.
, is of great help.
Although Wang Yuze's face was expressionless, he was very shocked in his heart. The three small provinces in Western Sichuan actually have a fiscal revenue of hundreds of millions of yuan. This is too powerful! The three provinces in Western Sichuan use silver coins made of silver. Every day
One silver dollar can be exchanged for one tael of silver. On the front of the silver dollar is the word "One Yuan" in capital letters, and on the north is the head of Wang Xiao, the patrol envoy in western Sichuan. Therefore, this kind of silver dollar is also called Wang Datou.
As far as Wang Yuze knows, the current international exchange rate is that 1 tael of silver can be exchanged for two U.S. dollars, and 3 taels of silver can be exchanged for one pound. Doesn't this mean that the fiscal revenue of the three provinces in western Sichuan has almost reached half of that of the United States. Of course, it is only 1890.
In 2008, with the beginning of the second industrial revolution, the United States was able to achieve rapid growth. Whether the three provinces in western Sichuan can seize the opportunity depends on Wang Xiao and Wang Yuze, their father and son.
"Commander, it's just that our business development has now reached a bottleneck. The market and raw material production areas have already fallen into a bottleneck. In addition, although the Qing government did not dare to blatantly restrict us, local governors will always set up obstacles for us.
, This has seriously affected the development of commerce in western Sichuan. Especially Zhang Zhidong, the governor of Huguang, our merchant ships are often inspected in the Yangtze River." Song Zhengping said. The meaning is very obvious. The three provinces of western Sichuan can no longer tolerate it and must make a decision.
Some action was taken.
"Commander, the soldiers in western Sichuan are ready to attack at any time!" Jiang Xingguo also said.
Wang Xiao waved his hand, and then said: "We will discuss this matter later. War is a big deal, and we must be fully prepared!"
Jiang Xingguo had no choice but to sit down, but there was a trace of regret flashing in his eyes, which was keenly caught by Wang Yuze. "It seems that the military generals are really eager to fight!" He knew that if he wanted to
For the army generals to support him, they must satisfy the generals' mentality.
"Wenhua, what about you?" Wang Xiao asked.
"Brother Zhengping has just said this about fiscal revenue. This year our fiscal revenue will see a huge increase again. However, where exactly these revenues will be used will need to be discussed and decided at another time!" Wang Wenhua
said.
"Okay, let's talk about this some other time!" Wang Xiao nodded.
"Tianyou, where are you?" Wang Xiao looked at Zhan Tianyou.
"Commander, with the opening of the railways from Guangyuan and Bazhong to Chengdu, the total mileage of railways in the three provinces of Western Sichuan has reached 5,000 kilometers, basically covering all cities in Sichuan Province. Due to geographical conditions, Xikang Province and Plateau Province
Due to restrictions, it is difficult to build railways. However, we have widened the highway from Sichuan to Xikang and Plateau, and the traffic conditions in the two provinces have been greatly improved. It is expected that by the end of the year, we will be able to build roads from Chengdu to Guiyang and from Chengdu to Guiyang.
Kunming railway. By then, the power of western Sichuan will completely affect the two provinces. However, our request to build a railway from Chongqing to Wuhan was once again rejected by the Governor of Huguang." Zhan Tianyou said.
A glimmer of light flashed in Wang Xiao's eyes. The road to Shu is as difficult as climbing to the sky. Even now, the passage out of Sichuan is difficult to walk. Western Sichuan has been planning a railway out of Sichuan. The north will cross the Qinling Mountains to Shanxi, and the east will go from Bazhong or Chongqing to Wuhan.
, the south reaches Guiyang and Kunming. On the one hand, it will change the difficult situation of leaving Sichuan. On the other hand, the places where the railway is built will also be affected by western Sichuan. But now, the south is progressing rapidly, but in the north and east, it has been seriously affected.
obstacles.
"It seems that it's really time to use force." Wang Xiao thought secretly. Although there has been peace between Western Sichuan and the Qing court for more than ten years, have they really forgotten how powerful Western Sichuan is?
"Xingguo, after the meeting, you will discuss with Chief of Staff Xiong and Deputy Chief of Staff Cai to come up with the army's training plan to prepare for war. I hope that once the order to start the war is issued, the soldiers, generals, and military equipment and logistics will be ready.
Yes!" Wang Xiao said in a deep voice.
"Yes, Marshal!" Jiang Xingguo's eyes were shining with excitement. Is the war about to break out? The time has come for the soldiers to make contributions.
"Xingrong, the attendant's office and the three provinces under the jurisdiction of Western Sichuan are ready to fully cooperate with the military's actions. Once a war breaks out, the government must provide full support!" Wang Xiao issued the order.
"Yes, Marshal! I will contact the governments of the three provinces immediately!" Liang Xingrong's old face also turned red because of Wang Xiao's order.
After Wang Xiao issues the order, the entire war machine in the three provinces of Western Sichuan will immediately start operating at full speed. However, preparing for a war and launching a war is a long-term process. Especially since the Western Sichuan Army has not fought a war for more than ten years,
It will take a long time to prepare. Weapons, ammunition, and various logistics supplies have begun to be accumulated. The arsenals in the three provinces of western Sichuan are operating at full capacity.
After Wang Xiao gave the order, several directors and deputy directors of the Attendant's Office immediately carried out the order. They must have been busy for a long time. However, from their brisk steps and excited looks, it was obvious that
Everyone faithfully carried out Wang Xiao's order. The strength of Western Sichuan was no worse than that of the Qing court, and it was time to continue to expand.
"Yuze, do you think we can win a war with the Qing court?" Wang Xiao asked after the people in the attendant's room left.
"Father, I have never had the slightest doubt about victory. The final victory will definitely belong to us!" Wang Yuze replied affirmatively. At the same time, he also realized that this was an opportunity for him. If he could win in the war
If he can establish meritorious deeds, it will be very beneficial for him to gain recognition from military generals.
"I hope so! Yuze, you have to remember that our biggest enemy is not the Qing court, but the great powers. If there had not been the obstruction of the great powers, we would have defeated the Qing court as early as ten years ago!" Wang Xiao
He sighed. Ten years have passed and Western Sichuan has become stronger, but at the same time, he is also approaching his twilight years.
"Yes, father, I will remember it!" Wang Yuze nodded.
"By the way, father, I want to join the army. I have completely mastered the knowledge of the military academy. Instead of wasting time in the military academy, it is better to practice in the army." Wang Yuze said.
Wang Xiao frowned, as if he didn't expect Wang Yuze to make such a request. However, he understood it later. He knew that Wang Yuze had also felt the sense of urgency. That's why he made the change. However, he was very happy to do so.
Seeing such changes.
"Okay, I will arrange it for you. However, Yuze, after entering the army, you are no longer a young marshal in Western Sichuan, but an ordinary member of the Western Sichuan Army." Wang Xiao said in a deep voice.
"Yes, father, I understand!" Wang Yuze said excitedly.
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