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Text Chapter 128 How to spend the compensation?

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    "This time, thanks to your efforts, we won this war. Here, I would like to thank you all for your contributions to Western Sichuan!" Wang Xiao said in a deep voice.  After this battle, Western Sichuan not only expanded its territory, but also received huge war reparations. At the same time, it further weakened the Manchu Qing Dynasty. It was simply killing two birds with one stone.

    Everyone has a smile on their face.  This time, although Western Sichuan still failed to overthrow the Manchu Qing Dynasty, that day seemed not far away.  Everyone is looking forward to this day very much.

    "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.

    "Commander. The Attendant's Office has already 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 fully prepared in this regard, or he did not expect to defeat the Manchu Qing Dynasty so easily. Therefore, it occupied such a large territory but did not have enough officials to take over it. This would be a big problem.  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 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. Isn't this proposal very similar to the civil servant recruitment examination in later generations?  When he thought 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 are very interested in being an official.  There is a desire deep within my heart.

    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 few 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 this huge compensation is the highlight of today's meeting.  Although the economy in western Sichuan is developing rapidly, fiscal revenue has also increased significantly every year.  But there are so many places where money is needed that the annual fiscal revenue is still not enough.  Now, suddenly there is a war reparations, and of course everyone is keeping an eye on it.

    "Commander. Although the reparations for this war are large, the military expenditures 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 expenditures. Therefore,  The General Staff Headquarters believes that this war compensation must cost at least 60 million yuan on the army. In addition, overseas purchase of ships also cost 10 million yuan, which must be allocated from this war compensation first!" Cai  Yun said.  He said this.  Most of the war reparations were suddenly gone.

    Liang Xingrong frowned, Western Sichuan had newly occupied so many places.  A large amount of money also 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, can we not keep so many troops? Thirteen divisions have been expanded. As long as five divisions 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, have a good look on 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 expenditures, I can advance the military expenditures for overseas ship purchases for the time being. When finances are relaxed,Just return it to me later!  "Wang Xiao said.

    Wang Yuze knew that Wang Xiao was preparing for the war three years later, which would be an excellent opportunity for western Sichuan.  Western Sichuan must be fully prepared, at least in terms of military preparations, and cannot be lax.

    Neither Liang Xingrong nor Cai Yun objected to Wang Xiao's decision.  If Wang Xiao had advanced the 10 million military expenditure 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.  Although Western Sichuan's fiscal revenue is large, it has never been rich.  Wang Xiao has advanced a lot of money in the past, but Sichuan West has never exchanged a penny.  In everyone's understanding, Western Sichuan belongs to Wang Xiao anyway, so there is no need to pay it back.

    "The 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 is the railway 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 Office.  He said it in a relaxed manner, but the expressions of several people listening had changed drastically.

    "God bless, what's the total mileage? How much will it cost?" Wang Xiao asked.

    "It's more than 5,000 kilometers in total. 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, half of which was divided by the military. If the railway needed another 50 million, there wouldn't be much left.

    Wang Xiao was also a little depressed. It seemed like a huge amount of war compensation, but he didn¡¯t expect it to be so cost-effective.  In addition, there is investment in education, highway construction within the territory, science and 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 finance, 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 be able to reduce a lot of costs.  ?" Wang Yuze suggested.

    "Zhengping has sent back a telegram. The Manchu Qing 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 for prisoners of war. Build the railway network within 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 very exciting thing for Zhan Tianyou, who has made railway construction his lifelong career.

    "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.

    "Execute 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 a series of colleges and universities such as Western Sichuan University, Western Sichuan Normal University, Western Sichuan University of Technology, Western Sichuan Administration College, Western Sichuan Women's University, and Western Sichuan Technical College to cultivate students in Western Sichuan.  Lots of talent.

    "Now, there are still 10 million prisoners of war and a ransom of 22.5 million. Is there any budget left?" Wang Xiao asked.

    "Commander! The Western Sichuan Academy of Sciences still needs a lot of funds. At present, the husband and the others 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, battleship 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 a little more time.??  "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 maximum confidentiality can be maintained.

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