The 10,000-kilometer sea route for visiting the United States cannot be completed in one or two days. After a full day of rest in the cruiser's lounge, Liu Hua, as the head of the delegation, began to make up for the current domestic economic, industrial, and even military data with the help of Deng Gong.

"Vice chairman, the United States Government paid us hundreds of millions of dollars a few months ago for sending troops in accordance with the treaty, plus the large amount of wealth transferred back from the Japanese mainland during this expedition to Japan....The total amount of funds in the hands of the Treasury has exceeded $4.3 billion."

"However, because most of the wealth repatriated from Japan is hard currency, gold, it is necessary to support the government's upcoming currency reform and to support the country's existing financial system. In accordance with the requirements of the chief and others, all the gold transported back from Japan has been deposited in the national treasury as China's strategic gold reserves. ”

"So, apart from the gold, the total amount of money available to the Treasury is reduced to $1.8 billion. However, even so, according to China's current development rate, the $1.8 billion is enough for the central government's fiscal expenditure for more than two years. With his own memory, Deng Gong reported with a smile on his face.

"That is, in a short period of time, our country does not have any gap in the economy. Of course, the premise is that during the second period, there will be no major accidents and natural disasters in the country..."There is no shortage of funds, Liu Hua also said happily.

"Yes, the deputy [Chairman]..."Deng Gong nodded affirmatively.

"Well, tell me about the industrial situation again.," Liu Hua continued.

"Yes, the deputy chairman....the industrial side mainly includes ......"

Under Deng Gong's explanation and analysis, Liu Hua finally had an understanding of China's current industrial foundation.

Since the Qing government began to carry out reforms, various light industries began to develop in various parts of China. Decades of accumulation, although during the period was devastated by the war. However, it has been supplemented by some light industry bases in Japan. The light industry of the whole country, so to speak. It has developed to the point where it is on par with the rest of the world.

As for heavy industry, in the words of the chief and others, an idiom is the most appropriate to describe it, that is, 'miserable'

All the heavy industry in Japan has been sent back to China. But. With equipment and without the corresponding talents, the country's heavy industry is likewise impossible to develop.

Within a few months, tens of thousands of Japanese technicians and engineers were transported back to China along with the equipment. However, less than 100,000 talents is a drop in the bucket for a large country with a population of hundreds of millions.

In the face of this bottleneck, the current Chinese government can only use these limited technical talents. Some of the heavy industries that are urgently needed in the country will be developed. As for other aspects, as the saying goes, you can't eat a big fat man in one bite, and you can only expand step by step when the country has enough talents.

At this moment, China has to face this development bottleneck not only in heavy industry. Even the process of mechanization and modernization of the army has to face this bottleneck ...

A large number of heavy and medium tanks as part of the local reward for this expedition. Advanced fighters, advanced ships, etc., also because of the shortage of technical arms and corresponding personnel in the army, a large number of new equipment. Had to stop in the warehouse ...

Think of the predicament that China is currently facing, and then think of the growing friction and instability between China and the Soviet Union. Since his rebirth, Liu Hua, who has always guaranteed the development of a strong ideology for the motherland, can't help but worry.

Because he knew the fact that in the vast terrain of the Mongolian steppe, in the event of a war with the Soviet Union. A squadron equipped only with light weapons, no matter how strong the will to fight, is not the only one. In the face of the torrent of steel of the Soviet armored forces, there was only one result ...... being eliminated,

And there is only one way to avoid this from happening, and that is to develop your own armored forces. The development of the air force, the development of the army aviation unit with the title of the nemesis of tank armor, and even the development of specialized missile units that can carry out precision strikes....

Army aviation forces, because the countries of the world have not really paid attention to the reason. Liu Hua can confidently say that as long as he can find relevant talents, he will rely on his own foresight and development direction. We will certainly be able to build the army aviation unit of the Chinese country into an elite division that leads the rest of the world.

The key technology of the missile forces is guidance and rocket technology. An important task of Liu Hua's current trip to the United States is to introduce a number of rocket technicians and electronic technicians to China. Of course, there is also a secret that Liu Hua cannot say, that is, the introduction of nuclear physics talents in the research and production of nuclear weapons.

In Liu Hua's heart, rocket technology is not only applied to missiles, but also to satellite launches in later generations, and the power source of jet aircraft in the future....

As for electronic technology, just militarily, it includes missile guidance ....radar technology ....all kinds of naval guns, artillery, aircraft, tanks ... The fire control system ...

It can be said that as long as we can introduce technology and personnel in this area, it is enough to make a big leap forward in the modernization process of the squadron, and even surpass the US team in some aspects.

Of course, these two branches of the armed forces that have not yet appeared can only be studied and formed step by step after Liu Hua has visited the United States this time. And now, there are already bottlenecks in the development of two arms directly in front of Liu Hua, which need to be solved by him.

After a short period of contemplation, Liu Hua spoke openly to Deng Gong in front of him.

"Lao Deng, four months have passed since the equipment was shipped back to China. I would like to know how many tanks and air units my squadron has formed in four months ...."

"Two heavy tank divisions, six medium tank divisions ....The Air Force formed a total of six fighter regiments, 12 medium bomber regiments, 2 long-range heavy bomber regiments ... In terms of artillery, 24 heavy artillery brigades have been successfully formed in accordance with the orders of the Military Commission, and 12 heavy artillery brigades are being formed, because the artillery personnel in reserve of various units are quite sufficient..."

"On the naval side, because our limited naval personnel have entered overload, except for the two fleets in the East China Sea and the South China Sea, all the remaining ships are parked in the dock. However, according to the report of Commander Chen of the Navy, a new batch of naval cadets will be able to graduate from the intensive training within three months at the latest. At that time, all the ships equipped by the Navy will be equipped with troops. However, it is almost impossible to truly form combat effectiveness without more than a year of training. Deng Gong replied with a solemn face.

"Lao Deng, it seems that the only thing our country lacks now, and the only one that is most lacking, is talent...."

"As long as there are enough talents, whether it is industrial or military, we will be able to take a big step forward immediately..."After listening to the report, Liu Hua couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

Deng Gong, who also knew the importance of talents, nodded noncommittally. Then, with a helpless sigh, he said: "Deputy Chairman, talent is important. However, without decades of continuous cultivation and accumulation, it is impossible for a country to have the massive talents we need..."

And as soon as Deng Gong's words fell, the corners of Liu Hua's mouth quickly flashed a strange smile and spoke.

"Lao Deng, don't be discouraged....don't forget, what is the purpose of our trip....our country does not have so many talents, but foreign countries have...."

Seeing Deng Gong with a puzzled face, Liu Hua explained with a smile: "As far as I know, in the last few decades alone, the total number of overseas Chinese who have gone abroad for various reasons has exceeded 10 million. Among these tens of millions of overseas Chinese, all kinds of technicians and technicians, not to mention many, there should be 500,000 people..."...,

"If we can mobilize one-fifth of them......no, even if one-tenth of them return to China, it will play a very huge role in promoting the development of various industries in our country."

"More importantly, there are not only a large number of talents who return to China with these overseas Chinese, but also a large amount of funds and factories....It is safe to say that mobilizing overseas Chinese to return to China is not only a way to kill multiple birds with one stone, but also a hundred harms to our country in urgent need of development..."

Speaking of this, Liu Hua seemed to think of something and continued to speak.

"Now that we have said this, the two of us will discuss and determine several major events for this visit to the United States for the time being. I'll start by talking about my thoughts, and if there's any loopholes, you're adding to them. ”

"The first big thing: the purchase of various equipment and technologies worth a billion dollars, and of course, the introduction of corresponding talents."

"The second major event is to visit the leaders of overseas Chinese in the United States, publicize the current policies and difficulties in China to overseas Chinese, mobilize all overseas Chinese to return to China to invest, and work together with the people of the motherland to build a strong Chinese nation."

"The third major event is a secret meeting with the top level of the United States. Through this secret meeting, we will be able to reach some consensus. What's more, it can carry out corresponding economic, military... Cooperation... I believe that China's population of more than 400 million is a huge consumer group in every aspect. If we enter from this aspect, it is undoubtedly a cash cow for the US government, which has a large backlog of goods. ”

"The fourth major thing is to cooperate with the United States, and even on the basis of paying a certain price, ask the United States to help China establish a large-scale modern military academy that integrates the army, navy, and air force, and can accommodate 50,000 people studying at the same time, so as to train modern military personnel of our squadron..."

"For the time being, these four points, Lao Deng, do you have anything to add?" Liu Huadao.

"No... There's just one concern... Although the deputy chairman, the central government has authorized us to make decisions on the spot. However, I still think that these four decisions should be reported to the Central Committee first, and let the [Chief" and "President" help us check them..."Deng Gong smiled and said meaningfully.

"Lao Deng, you have been thinking too much....After so many years, I have changed a lot of recklessness and self-style...-Give me half an hour, and then I will give you the content that has been sorted out, you are helping me polish it...."Liu Hua replied thoughtfully. (To be continued.)