Perhaps the amount of the loan proposed by Ho Zhengdao exceeded the expectations of the US military delegation, so much so that the second meeting was suspended again after less than an hour. With such a large amount of loan www.biquge.info, Major General Sam could not be the master either.

On the other hand, He Zhengdao, who made this loan request, did not feel that he was opening his mouth. Even He Zhengdao knew in his heart that it was indeed a bit whimsical for him to ask for a military loan of 500 million US dollars in one go.

But in Ho's view, his proposal for this loan figure is more of a signal to the US government. That is, although the Eighth Route Army is very poor, it can't be dismissed with just a little favor.

Moreover, another intention of Ho Zhengdao to propose this loan amount is also to prepare for the possible future invasion of Burma. At least he wants to let European and American countries know that the price of asking the Eighth Route Army to help is also not cheap.

Facing Major General Sam's shaking of his head, He Zhengdao said very calmly: "General Sam, regarding the loan we need, I think the general can ask your president, and I think he will give you an answer."

Perhaps, in the eyes of the general, the amount of the loan I have proposed is somewhat beyond your imagination. But I would like to stress that if your country is willing to provide this loan, it will play a very important role in our cause of resistance against Japan.

We will also give rich rewards to countries that sincerely support and help our country's anti-Japanese war cause. Even if this kind of reward is a bit premature in the general's opinion. But I believe that even without loans, future victories will be ours.

Compared with the icing on the cake, it is undoubtedly the former that is more grateful. Of course, if you feel that the amount of the loan we have proposed is beyond your means, please give us a definite answer.

No matter what the final result is, on behalf of our party and our army, I still welcome the arrival of the general and his party. Our party and our army will always bear in mind your country's support for our country's cause of resistance against Japanese aggression. ”

After saying this, Major General Sam also knew that the second meeting could only be declared over. After leaving the conference room, Major General Sam also sent the results of the meeting back to the United States in the form of a telegram.

While the US military delegation was waiting for a response from China, Zhou Enlai, who returned to the headquarters, reported the meeting to Taizu and Mr. Zhu. Hearing He Zhengdao ask for a loan of 500 million, the two also felt a little startled.

As the commander-in-chief, Mr. Zhu was also surprised: "You kid really dare to speak, 500 million!" ”

'Chairman, boss, I know you all think I'm too hard-selling. But I must say that if we offer too little, it will make these foreign devils look down on us. For the current United States, 500 million loans are actually not much.

With their economic strength, 500 million is only a very small amount in their national capital reserves. But for us, if we can get the 500 million loan, our various undertakings can be improved rapidly.

And as I said, if they are willing to provide a loan of 500 million, a large part of this money will also be used to buy their machinery and weapons. For the United States, this is just a matter of switching from left hand to right hand.

Since they came to the door, why don't we sharpen our knives? They want to take advantage of us, so why can't we let them bleed? If you don't invest, what about the return? High investment leads to high returns! ’

Listening to He Zhengdao's reasoning, Taizu interjected: "Zhengdao, do you think the United States will agree to your loan request?" ”

'Ask for a price and pay it back on the spot.' We have already set the price, and in the end how much they are willing to lend us depends on how much they value us. At least I believe that this time they give less, and it will not be so easy to cooperate next time.

At present, the war clouds are gathering in Europe, and the little devils are also accelerating their plans for Asian aggression. For the United States, which wants to watch the fire from across the strait, if they want to gain something and improve their international image, they must pay something.

As far as they are concerned, if they can spend some money to contain the little devils, I think they are still willing. For many Americans, at least, they don't like war, but they fear it because it has to take its toll.

And from the fact that they are willing to assist China in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, it can be seen that they are very optimistic about the future market of China. For many American businessmen, our Huaxia is a gold rush they won't want to miss.

If they want to get the priority of the future trade China, then they must also show something. At least they should know that our economic strength may not be as good as that of Chongqing, but I think our military strength has surpassed theirs. ’

In the face of He Zhengdao's self-confidence, Zhou Enlai, who participated in the negotiation, also smiled and said: "Chairman, I think this kid is much bolder than us. Even if they don't agree to provide a loan of 500 million, being able to provide half of it will be enough for us to do a lot of things. ”

But just after Zhou Enlai said this, He Zhengdao shook his head and said: "Vice Chairman Zhou, I hope that we can't make too many concessions on the loan. Because concessions will only make the US side feel that we are weak.

I still say the same thing, since they are willing to find us for cooperation, it proves that we still have a certain value in their eyes. If they are optimistic about our future, they must say something.

With the start of the war in Europe, Asia will also become a battlefield for the Japanese army, and if the United States wants to protect itself, it must find a reliable ally. Only by containing the Japanese army can they benefit from this war with peace of mind.

If they are not willing to invest money to support our war of resistance, then in the future, I may order the troops to take as many Japanese soldiers as possible. Finally, after the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, these Japanese soldiers were returned to the little devils.

In this way, these little devils who are put back may cause trouble for them. At that time, as long as we promised not to let the Japanese army invade our country again, as for who the surrounding little devils would fight, we could also sit and watch the show.

Even through this policy of neutrality, we can vigorously develop the military industry and light industry. Through the sale of war materials, we will accelerate the promotion of our country's industrial base and make profits from it to revitalize the national economy.

When the country has money, we can build an elite army that will truly chill the enemy. Perhaps, at the right time, we can join a certain Allied power at the right time to feel the taste of the victorious country, just like the United States in World War I.

Perhaps this approach seems somewhat despicable. But as far as I am concerned, as long as it is beneficial to our Chinese nation, I am willing to be this kind of villain. Only in this way can our country rise and become strong in the shortest possible time! ”

'Have you been planning this all along?' ’

'Yes, Chairman! At present, I am in the management area of the Northeast Field Zone, vigorously promoting factory workshops, hoping to cultivate a group of working class. With enough workers, we will not be caught off guard if we want to speed up the industrial process in the future.

On top of that, the more factories we have, the more taxes our government can collect. For many of the landlord class, who have modest property, they will also know that factories are actually more profitable than land.

On the contrary, the landlords no longer rely on the land to make money, so their land can be distributed to the industrious people to cultivate. When people have land, they have income, and when they have income, they will naturally have consumption demand.

Through this kind of internal digestion and capital circulation, I believe that the economic situation and people's livelihood in the liberated areas will soon undergo a change. This will play a pivotal role in building a new country and government in the future. ’

In front of the three people in front of him, He Zhengdao didn't have to hide too much of his thoughts. In fact, for many people, most of the policies implemented by the Yulin Border District Government managed by He Zhengdao are quite special.

But it can't be denied that even He Zhengdao's speed in recovering the lost ground in front is a bit beyond imagination. However, the progress of stabilization in the rear is also admired by many, and the post-war reconstruction and recovery has always been rapid.

However, many people who are concerned about the administration of the Yulin Border District Government know that He Zhengdao is very keen to set up some factories and handicraft workshops in the newly liberated areas. In addition to solving the employment problems of some ordinary people, we also gave some preferential policies to these factory owners.

It was precisely because they saw that the factories in the liberated areas were very profitable, and some landlords and gentlemen who were originally unwilling to give up their land eventually accepted the proposal to exchange land for shares. And for many people, they finally have their own arable land.

With land, the common people feel that they have everything and can settle down with their hearts. For many landlords, seeing that the income from opening a factory is not low, the government can still give some support, and they will not worry about raiding their homes.

After all, the newly liberated areas are undoubtedly the families of the wealthy class who have been disposed of the most by the government. In the past, many landlords who had oppressed the people under the jurisdiction of the puppet government were sentenced or shot to death by the new government in the form of public trials.

In the face of this policy of having a big stick in one hand and a carrot in the other, the landlords and rich gentry who were fortunate enough to escape the catastrophe also did not dare to resist too much. What's more, the source of income provided by the new government is actually no less than the income from farming.

However, there are concerns about the possibility of hostile competition or even a backlog of goods due to the opening of so many factories. Originally, on the Yan'an side, there were also many leaders who had worries about this. But today, Taizu and the others finally understood He Zhengdao's plan.

This kind of long-term layout may be difficult for others to do. But for He Zhengdao, it seems that everything must be thought of in front of others. It can also be seen from this layout that He Zhengdao is still very confident in the prospects of the Anti-Japanese War.

From He Zhengdao's words, Taizu and others also knew for the first time that He Zhengdao's current plan was to end the War of Resistance as soon as possible. After winning the war of resistance against Japan, he used this war that was about to sweep the world to accumulate wealth for the country and revitalize the economy.

Maybe this idea is a little too advanced, but the three Taizu also know it. The young man in front of him thinks differently from many of them. But it is undeniable that he has a true heart for the country and his heart!