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- The time came to 1934. om [Read the latest chapter] The depreciation of the US dollar and the depreciation of the RMB have led to the depreciation of the US dollar and the depreciation of the RMB. In the past year, as Roosevelt came to power, various countries have launched economic self-rescue operations. However, no impact of the crisis can be seen in China. After the currency issuance, food prices increased rapidly, and after the introduction of policies to benefit the people, such as the increase in the minimum wage standard in various provinces and cities across the country, the money bags of the people quickly swelled. If you have money, you will consume, and it coincides with the New Year. From New Year paintings to the latest motorcycles, from radios to cars, as well as seeds and fertilizers stocked for spring plowing, etc., almost all shops in the north and south of the country are crowded. Under the new round of economic stimulation, the Republic of China seemed to have returned to the good old days of the European War.
The achievements in the past year have been fruitful. Industry, agriculture and commerce continued to maintain a growth rate of 7%. At the same time, major breakthroughs were also made in diplomacy. Wang Zhengting's trip to Europe and the United States was exciting. He not only persuaded Germany, Italy, France and other countries to seize the right to host the 1935 World Industrial Exposition, but also persuaded them to support China in obtaining the right to host the 194 Olympic Games.
Wang Zhengting¡¯s excitement at being able to bring the World Expo and the Olympic Games back to the East at the same time is unimaginable. So after returning to China, I didn¡¯t take into account the Spring Festival holiday, and immediately held a meeting and got into intense work. Although he knew that the 194 Olympics was a fish out of water, Yang Qiu still supported this work. In his New Year's message on Central Radio, he called on the whole country to take this opportunity to promote sports for all. In particular, primary and secondary schools must increase physical education time to promote national physical fitness. Enhance.
Taking advantage of the strong support from the Presidential Palace and Congress for the Two Sessions, each appropriation plan was quickly passed. Various military projects and Project 31 were carried out secretly under cover. Then, the Army also cited the increased threats from North Korea and Sakhalin. After persuading Congress to approve a proposal to add 15 divisions in the next five years, a three-year army procurement list totaling 500 million yuan was also approved after the year. These include 30,000 H32 semi-automatic rifles and 50,000 HJ32 general-purpose machine guns, as well as 25 2031 tanks, 35 armored vehicles, self-propelled artillery and other equipment.
The Army, which had been dormant for thirteen years, has emerged as a powerful force under the encirclement of Japan and the Soviet Union. Although the large-scale procurement did not cause any ripples internationally, there was considerable turmoil within the three armed forces. As soon as the Air Force put the budget for four-engine heavy bombers and transport aircraft on Yang Qiu's desk, the Navy immediately submitted the 1935 naval plan to the Presidential Palace and Congress. Opinions were divided on the battleship. The battleship project had to be divested first before Congress could be persuaded to pass funding.
The military purchase budget totaling 100 million yuan for land and sea really poured oil on the economy, making 1934 the largest year of government expenditure in China's history. Stimulated by currency depreciation and the rampant printing presses, various military and civilian projects passed by Congress and provincial councils totaled 300 million yuan, equivalent to two years of national fiscal revenue! Among them, the construction of people's livelihood is still the focus, including the renovation of 20,000 old urban houses and 5 railways. Hundreds of major projects include dozens of provincial highways including the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, 11 dock expansions, 16 thermal and hydropower plants, national waterway dredging, telephone and telegraph connection to the grid, and more.
Calculated according to the inflation rate, this government investment, which is equivalent to 4 trillion yuan in future generations, suddenly ignited the enthusiasm of the business community. Except for state investment. Commercial banks across the country issued a total of 100 million yuan in various industrial and commercial loans in the six months from March 1933 to March 1934, allowing private industry and commerce to suddenly invest after 23 years of silent accumulation. Four large-scale iron and steel metallurgical projects emerged in North Korea, Shandong, Shanxi and Hangzhou Bay. Hanjiang Petrochemical Group's nylon industrialization project also took this opportunity and entered the substantial stage after receiving a government loan of 100 million.
The privatization strategy of retreating the state and advancing the people has begun to bear fruit.
However, the booming industry and commerce did not go to the head of Yang Qiu and the General Staff. While the newspapers sang the praises of peace and prosperity for the country and the people, they knew better. This round of economic construction is already the last chance! In fact, it can be seen from the game between various countries in events such as the Saudi crisis and the Japanese coup that the Versailles system has been significantly loosened. With Japan taking the lead in launching armaments, Britain and Germany began naval negotiations, Italy and the Soviet Union strengthened armaments, and the twenty-year peace period has As it draws to a close, a new round of world arms race may break out at any time.
Song Ziqing had a headache in the car heading to the Ministry of National Defense. He now hoped that the arms race would be as late as possible. Because it can be seen from the new military strategy jointly proposed by Yang Qiu and Cai E that the next battle will definitely be a hard battle that tests the country's comprehensive strength! This kind of war will never end until the last drop of blood is drained. Now Japan has begun to equip itself with armaments, and the Soviet Union is adding 20,000 troops every year! Mussolini's public demands for North Africa in Italy and Hitler's demand for normal state treatment showed that a new round of competition had begun.
Today¡¯s China is no longer afraid of an arms race, but no one wants to destroy this round of economy. Regardless of the fact that an arms race can stimulate industry in the short term, over time it will only quench thirst. Just like Japan, if we follow this development model, it will take three to four years at most.It will be burst. So both he and China need time! Five years, no, as long as four years, this investment boom can be transformed into productivity. By then, industrial power will be accumulated that is stronger than the sum of Japan and the Soviet Union!
So what is needed most now is time!
Although provoking the May 1st coup put Japan on the path of militarism, it also ensured that Hirohito and the guys in the military department would not be stupid enough to attack the Republic of China before they went south to continue to grow. Therefore, there would be no more southeastern directions before Japan went south. Any trouble or even conflict will be deliberately avoided by both parties.
Now only the Soviet Union is left. How to snatch four years from the Soviet Union and how to consume the Soviet power to the greatest extent before the war breaks out has been the most important thing for the Ministry of National Defense and the General Staff in the past few years! The Soviet Union's first five-year plan has already shown its power. The system of nationwide industrialization allowed them to complete the path of the Republic of China in just a few years. Even though there were reasons such as good foundation and high education level, it still aroused everyone's concern. Be alert enough.
And the most dangerous thing is. Roosevelt had elevated the Republic of China to the role of a Pacific rival, deterring potential rivals in the Pacific in order to break the Versailles System. Deliberately provided huge loans to Japan and the Soviet Union. Especially when Mei Su came too close, Yang Qiu could never sit idly by! Although the possibility of war between China and the United States is extremely small, the competition between major powers will use all means. In the parallel world, the United States facilitated Nixon's visit to China in order to fight against the Soviet Union. In this changed history, no one can guarantee that someone will visit the Soviet Union and use the Soviet Union's help to break the Versailles System and curb China's dominance of the Pacific. Therefore, we must find a way to counter the approach of the United States and the Soviet Union.
"Roosevelt is a clever strategic opponent." After the car stopped, Song Ziqing said secretly and closed the document. But as soon as I got off the car, I heard a shout from behind me.
"Ziqing."
Turning around, he saw Yan Baohang pushing Chen Haohui over. Seeing the former, Song Ziqing smiled at Chen Haohui from a distance and said: "Haohui, you can't always steal people from the Army's mouth, can you? If Qin Zhangshu finds out, he won't come to make trouble with me."
Yan Baohang stepped forward and saluted Song Ziqing. He was a rookie in the army. After graduating from Baoding, he went to Germany for one year of further study and later served as the battalion commander of the 11th Division. Selected to go to National Defense University for further studies. Because he was focusing on the International Strategy Section, he was favorably recommended by Jiang Fangzhen to serve in the Army Staff Department. Unexpectedly, he was intercepted by the Strategic Intelligence Bureau before he could report to the Army Staff Department, and he became Chen Haohui's student.
Because Qin Zhangshu paid a return visit to the U.S. Army on behalf of the National Defense Force and did not know about this matter, Song Ziqing made this joke. However, Chen Haohui is obviously very satisfied with Yan Baohang and even thinks that he is more suitable for strategic intelligence work than Dai Yunong. He also looked at the new disciple with some pride and said with a smile: "I think Ziqing is tempted, right? I can tell you that Baohang's coming to my place was specially approved by the president. You can't take him back." "
"Okay, I don't have time to compete with you. Let's wait until Qin Zhangshu comes back to settle the score with you." Song Ziqing smiled and waved his hand. The Army has produced many good talents in recent years, so he is not jealous of Chen Haohui. Asked: "You are such a busy person, why do you have time to come to my place?"
"That's not the case." Chen Haohui waved his hand and motioned for Yan Baohang to push him forward. The joy on his face did not diminish: "I just received news from Moscow that Stalin has seen the photo of Bingwen meeting Trotsky."
"Oh, then how did he react?" Inciting rebellion against Kuibyshev and finding ways to induce changes in Moscow's top management is a major matter that is related to whether it can reduce the pressure on the northwest and strive for three to four years instead of immediately engaging in an arms race with the Soviet Union, so Song Ziqing was also very concerned.
Although there were people coming and going in the corridor, the officers would deliberately avoid them when they saw the two talking, so Chen Haohui was not afraid of leaking the secret, saying: "The news was not sent back on the 1st. At present, we only know that Stalin has ordered to expand the scope of the investigation and has also Let Pravda also publish the photo of Trotsky collecting money to create public opinion to attack the reactionaries. We analyze that this is to build momentum for the assassination of Trotsky and the attack on the Trotskyists."
Um? Song Ziqing raised his eyebrows and asked in surprise: "Only expand the scope? Don't touch people like Bukharin and Kuibyshev?"
"Not yet. But Ziqing can rest assured that Stalin has been dissatisfied with Bukharin and Kuibyshev in meetings many times. The people around him were already frightened during the last investigation, so this time No. 1 is going to take advantage of the opportunity and try again. Cut off a few cronies around him. As long as the momentum is created, Kuibyshev may have to escape." After Chen Haohui finished speaking, he turned to look at Yan Baohang, who knew that the teacher deliberately let him show off, and then continued: "We The investigation has made it very clear. Kuibyshev was the chief economic architect of the Soviet Union and had a large amount of confidential economic data and documents in his hands. Stalin was suspicious by nature, especially after becoming General Secretary, he acted arbitrarily and was already dissatisfied with Bukharin and others. Kuibyshev¡¯s defection will definitely arouse his anger, and the possibility of a general purge around him cannot be ruled out.¡±
"Trotsky has decided to come to Beijing in June. Counting the days, he will probably take action on the 1st at this time." Chen Haohui interjected.
Song Ziqing nodded. If even people like Kuibyshev defected, Stalin would be deeply irritated and would become suspicious of everyone around him. At this time, Trotsky also spread the news that he was coming to Beijing. With his paranoia, His temper will definitely think that this is a conspiracy to subvert him. However, he was also a little strange. This matter alone might not be worth Chen Haohui's special trip to see him, so he turned around and asked: "You came to tell me this?"
"Zi Qing has really good eyesight." Chen Haohui knew that he couldn't hide it from him. Seeing no one around him, he lowered his voice: "I just came out from the president's side. He asked me to remind you that after Stalin takes action, it will inevitably cause serious turmoil in the Soviet Union. If this happens If the wind blows to the army, you might as well use your brains in Afghanistan."
Song Ziqing was not a fool. His eyebrows suddenly jumped and he asked: "You mean Stalin will use the army?"
"It's not my intention, it's the president's. The influence of Tukhachevsky and others is too great, so he believed that Stalin would continue to carry out a major purge within the military after cleaning up Bukharin. Chen Haohui smiled coldly: "This stage is definitely when the Soviet army is at its weakest. We might as well instigate the Afghan guerrillas to take the opportunity to retake Kabul! Then we can use the guerrillas to reopen the Persian channel and induce Stalin to make a major move." Strategic misjudgment! Force him to invest heavily in troops, and then use Afghanistan as a meat grinder to consume the Soviet power, eventually leading it to Persia and India!"
¡°The president¡¯s idea is to strategically lure the Soviet Union to go south to create conflicts, take advantage of the empty British and French forces to see if they can send troops to Saudi Arabia, and finally use the power of Britain and France to force Roosevelt to no longer support the Soviet Union to contain us.¡±
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