Chapter 215 "Privileges"
In June, the child's face changed when he said it, and the light sky suddenly overwhelmed with dark clouds. After a rush of wind and rain, the smiling face of the sun appeared in the clouds again. Two black cars stopped in front of the Prime Minister's Office building, and Ge Yunfei and President Duan Qirui got out of the cars. In front of the Prime Minister's Office building, Prime Minister Xu Shichang and Minister of Industry Yan Xishan and other officials greeted them. The two sides exchanged a few polite greetings and entered the prime minister's office. After the guests and hosts sat down, Xu Shichang asked: "President, hastily convened a meeting with us and others, is there anything big happening?" โ
Duan Qirui said: "It was General Minister Ge who asked for this meeting, and it stands to reason that he should not interfere in the established economic policies of the Nationalist Government. Just now, we felt that the situation was serious. It is clear to all of you that General Ge is not only excellent in military but also in economic talent, and today he made an exception for General Minister Ge to express new views on the economic strategy of the state government. โ
Ge Yunfei stood up unceremoniously and said: "At present, the economic strategy of the national government is running very well, but time is not waiting, if you want to become a military, scientific and technological, and economic power, you can't do it step by step." The times require us to move faster and be bolder. It is necessary to break the traditional way of thinking and take the road of economic development by leaps and bounds. โ
"It seems that Brother Ge must have a wonderful idea!" Xu Shichang praised. "There is a way that you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry, and Beijing City was not built in a day!" Yan Xishan was a little disgusted that Ge Yunfei used his privileges without scruples, and he was not cold in his words. "Minister Yan is right, but there are many strange things in this world that are contrary to common sense. Minister Yan probably hasn't seen overtaking in corners, and if we race against the great powers on the straight, we can't catch up, so we can only make a fuss on the corners. "Mr. Ge, how do you make a fuss about the corner?"
Before answering this question, let me give you two examples. At the beginning of the year, Dahua Group's Shanghai bicycle was put into production. As soon as the product is put into the market, it becomes a sought-after commodity, and more importantly, the foreigners have a unique relationship, and then a large number of orders flock in. Not long ago, the new decorative materials of Shanghai buildings were put on the market, and they became popular, especially the purchasing power of foreigners. Why I only mention foreigners, this involves the important issue of opening up overseas markets. "Chief Ge, are you saying that Yu foreigners are grabbing overseas market share, is this a fantasy?" One official was dismissive.
"It's not a fantasy because history has given us the perfect opportunity. The war has allowed European and American countries to vigorously develop heavy industry, and when it comes to light industry related to people's livelihood, European and American countries have stagnated or even regressed, so we must seize the opportunity to emerge. At present, Dahua Group has begun to gradually shift its focus to overseas markets, and the domestic market will gradually cede profits to domestic national capitalists. "What you mean is to focus on the development of light industry, and make major adjustments to the development plan of heavy industry." Yan Xishan asked.
"Yes, I know that the government's plan to develop heavy industry is very ambitious, but the problem of funding makes you distressed!" The following whispers agree. "Chief Ge, is the road construction plan issued by the government also going to be put on hold?" Yan Xishan asked. "Minister Yan, there is a difference between the compression of heavy industry when I am talking about, and it is not one size fits all. We have moderately developed iron and steel, on the contrary, we should focus on the development of road construction, for example: the state-funded construction of trunk railways, and all branch railways are opened to the private sector to build. As for highways, the private sector can be engaged in toll roads, and the focus of the government should be shifted to the development of light industry. โ
"The government should introduce preferential policies to encourage the private sector to vigorously develop entities and logistics, and give preferential policies in taxation and land leasing. In addition, all major coastal cities are open to the outside world, encouraging foreign businessmen to invest and set up factories, and preferential policies are also given. We must formulate a five-year development plan and strive to make the development of light industry form a blowout pattern. โ
"Gentlemen, do not underestimate light industry, its profits are no less staggering. When we have money in our hands and have accumulated experience in the development of industry, we will become a waterway in the development of heavy industry. President Duan Qirui said: "Maybe everyone is worried that we will still face a war against Japan, and that the altars and jars will be broken. You can rest assured that the Japanese are already grasshoppers after autumn, and they can't jump for a few days. The next step of the government's economic strategy is to grab the market share of the Japanese, who want to build guns, cannons, and warships, but how to build them without money! โ
Ge Yunfei said with a smile: "Not long ago, Dahua Group snatched the rubber of the Japanese in the Nanyang rubber producing area at a price of 2% higher. The purpose of raising the purchase price is to make the Japanese pay a greater price, and the next step is to reduce the price of textiles exported by 30%, in order to force the price of textiles in Japan to drop. Japan's cotton is imported from abroad, while ours is grown domestically. Although our profits will fall, the blow to Japan's textile industry will be fatal, and I judge Japan's textile companies. Bankruptcy and collapse will occur next year. โ
"Chief Ge, after a long time, you are still aiming at Japan, this is called killing two birds with one stone, such a move can not only open up overseas markets, but also curb Japan's war potential, this plan is very good." Yan Xishan agreed. "Ladies and gentlemen, Japan has quickly lost the Chinese market, and if it loses the Nanyang market again, its end will come. In order to support the development of the domestic economy, the Ministry of Defense has also issued a corresponding armament plan. In the next step of the war in Korea, the form of domestic fund-raising will still be adopted, which can reduce the military expenditure of the national government. โ
"In addition, the naval development program was temporarily suspended, and the cost continued to tilt in favor of the Air Force. A powerful air force has been tested on the battlefield, and even if we don't have a navy, the security of the coastal waters will be guaranteed. In addition, in the future, the development of the navy will mainly focus on aircraft carriers, and strive to have an aircraft carrier fleet within 10 years, in short, ยทยทยทยทยทยท. Ge Yunfei's explanations behind were all prospective, and the enthusiasm of those present boiled after hearing it. Everyone spoke enthusiastically and added a lot of details.
There was a lively discussion at the meeting, and everyone looked forward to a better life in the future and was full of confidence in the future of the Republic. Before I knew it, it was lunch time, "Mr. Ge, everyone is hungry, isn't it time for us to eat!" Duan Qirui teased. The president still means that I am in for a treat, why is it that I am in for a treat? "You're a rich man, so naturally you're in for a treat, don't forget that we're all breezy with our sleeves." Everyone laughed and went out to the International Hotel, the most upscale western restaurant in Beijing.
Every time he eats, Duan Qirui, including Xu Shichang, goes to the International Hotel by name, eating Western food means having a high style, obviously they have deep-rooted things in their bones, maybe they think that eating Western food is consistent with their identity. Soon, everyone was seated in a large private room on the 5th floor of the National Hotel. Heavyweights came, and the hotel manager personally served. A glass of French brandy entered his mouth, and Duan Qirui said excitedly: "Have you noticed it, Chief Ge seems to have a prescient vision, and his every strategy seems to be impeccable." Today, in front of everyone, I would like to ask a question? โ
"President, you know everything, you have to ask?" "Whether your brain is different or not, what is in it seems difficult for ordinary people to understand. It's hard to believe that your prediction happened a few years ago? Ge Yunfei had no choice but to lie: "President, my brain is no different, it's just that it's more diligent than others." I have a problem of always asking questions and then thinking about it over and over again, maybe that's my forte. "If you want me to say that this is a genius, it was God who sent you to save the common people of Huaxia, are you right?" Xu Shichang patted his ass, and everyone agreed.
Yan Xishan stood up and said, "Chief Ge, when you were an official in Shandong, you had ambitions at that time!" "Brother Yan Mingcha, when I was sent to the island by the imperial court, I made up my mind that as long as I lived, I would be determined to do something, and I would be determined to overthrow this decadent and declining dynasty. At that time, I thought that if I wanted to achieve great things, I had to have power and money. Perhaps it is the providence of the heavens, coupled with persistent efforts, that has led to today's achievements. The ancestors have a saying, there is nothing difficult in the world, as long as you are willing to climb. I believe that through the unremitting efforts of our generation, a new China will surely stand tall in the east of the world. โ
The crowd was indignant and raised their glasses to wish. Xu Shichang drank a glass of wine and said excitedly: "General Ge, this time against Japan, you have taken the lead in the sky. The Japanese are not fools, and with their industrial manufacturing capabilities, they will soon be able to create advanced aircraft. The Japanese army has a strong fleet, how to deal with it if we do not have an advantage in the sky? Ge Yunfei said with a smile: "Japan has lagged behind us in the field of aviation, and they have suffered losses in the sky, so they will inevitably vigorously develop fighters." Rest assured, it will not be so easy for the Japanese to catch up. โ
"At present, our aviation field has been on a par with the world's advanced level, and we will continue to manufacture more advanced fighter opportunities. I can responsibly tell you that in the future, the aircraft will be able to fly across the ocean and directly to the United States. When they heard this, they exclaimed. Duan Qirui said happily: "I heard Brother Ge say that in the future, our bombers can fly directly to the Japanese mainland to bomb, and in the future, the Chinese Air Force will be an important weapon to defend the motherland's maritime frontiers." I very much agree with General Ge's plan to give priority to the development of the Air Force. โ
Ge Yunfei added: "In the future, we will also build large transport planes to quickly transport troops from A to B. If our forces can be mobilized quickly and quickly, then there is no need to maintain a large number of troops in peacetime, and there is no need to deploy heavy troops in the border areas. In this way, we can save a lot of military spending and invest in the research and development of advanced weapons. There is a slang saying that one must be skillful and the other must be wonderful, but dexterity is not as good as home. The future national defense forces must not only have excellent military qualities, but also have advanced weapons. In this way, the land of the republic can be safe, and the people can live and work in peace and contentment. โ
Duan Qirui said: "The ancestors said that if you are belligerent, you will die, and Japanese militarism is the best example. However, forgetting the war will be dangerous, and we must not forget the lessons of the past. "The President is right that we are forced to fight against Japan, and as long as the Japanese return the island of Taiwan, the Ryukyus become an independent state, and the Korean Peninsula regains freedom, we will stop military operations. Otherwise we will set foot on the Japanese archipelago until the Japanese succumb. This war will completely crush the expansionist ambitions of the Japanese, and the heavy responsibility for peace in East Asia will fall on our shoulders. โ
Ge Yunfei continued: "China is an ancient civilization, and aggression and expansion are not the disposition of the Chinese nation. We advocate peaceful coexistence and good-neighbourliness. But the awakened Chinese people will firmly remember the shame of the past and will only hold their hands and grab it. As long as we are united, no matter how powerful the enemy dares to attack, there will be no return, and we will be buried in this land that has been tested by blood and fire. I want to tell you and remember that the shame and defeat of the past is not because the enemy is strong, but because we have defeated ourselves. โ
"Ladies and gentlemen, the lessons of history must be remembered and told to our children and grandchildren." Ge Yunfei's face was grim, and his tone was loud and sonorous. Everyone looked solemn and nodded frequently.