Chapter XVII

"Father, Yu Ze has seen all the uncles!" After Wang Yuze saluted everyone first, he came to Wang Xiao's side and stood still.

"Yu Ze, you can sit in on our meeting today! This will be very helpful for you to manage Kawanishi in the future! Wang Xiao said kindly.

Suddenly, the directors and deputy directors of the attendant room were all nervous, and they were keenly aware from Wang Xiao's words that Wang Xiao really planned to cultivate Wang Yuze with all his might. It's just that they are very skeptical about whether Wang Yuze can take on this important responsibility. It's just that no one can stand up against Wang Xiao. After all, the entire western Sichuan is the foundation laid down by Wang Xiao, and without Wang Xiao, there would be no three provinces in western Sichuan today. It is very normal for a son to inherit his father's business.

"Yes, Father!" Wang Yuze sat down on a stool in the corner of Wang Xiao's study, with his waist straight, his head and chest up, and his eyes looking straight ahead.

"Alright, let's move on! Zhengping, you go on! Wang Xiao said.

"Yes, handsome! In the first half of this year, the commerce of the three provinces in western Sichuan has once again achieved great development, and the fiscal revenue has also increased greatly, which is expected to increase by 10 to 15 percent over last year, reaching about 100 million yuan. Song Zhengping flipped through the notebook in his hand, and then said.

"Shhh 100 million yuan, so much. Isn't this already completely surpassing the Qing court? Everyone said in amazement. You must know that the Qing court's fiscal revenue last year was only more than 80 million taels. This is also because of the drive of western Sichuan, which makes the business of neighboring provinces very developed.

Wang Xiao smiled and nodded, the abundant finances mean that the three provinces in western Sichuan will have more money to invest in industry and infrastructure construction. Of course, the military will also be able to purchase more advanced weapons, which will be of great help to the improvement of the combat strength of the western Sichuan army.

Although Wang Yuze's face was expressionless, he was also very shocked. The three small provinces of western Sichuan actually have hundreds of millions of yuan in fiscal revenue, which is too strong! The three provinces of western Sichuan used silver dollars made of silver. Each silver dollar can be exchanged for one or two pieces of silver. On the front of the silver dollar is the capitalized word "One Yuan", and on the north side is the head of Wang Xiao, the parade envoy of western Sichuan. Therefore, this silver dollar is also known as Wang Datou.

As far as Wang Yuze knows, the current international exchange rate is that two pieces of silver can be exchanged for two dollars and two dollars for one pound. Doesn't this mean that the fiscal revenues of the three western Sichuan provinces have reached almost half of that of the United States? Of course, it is only 90 years now, and with the beginning of the second industrial revolution, the United States has been able to grow by leaps and bounds. Whether the three provinces in western Sichuan can seize the opportunity depends on Wang Xiao and Wang Yuze's father and son.

"Dashuai, it's just that our business development has now entered a bottleneck. Both the market and the origin of raw materials have fallen into bottlenecks. In addition, although the Qing court did not dare to blatantly restrict us, the local governors would always set up obstacles for us, which strictly affected the development of commerce in western Sichuan. In particular, Zhang Zhidong, the governor of Huguang, our merchant ships were often inspected in the Yangtze River. Song Zhengping said. The meaning is very obvious, the three provinces of western Sichuan can no longer continue to endure it, and they have to make some actions.

"Great commander, the soldiers of Western Sichuan are ready to attack at any time!" Jiang Xingguo also said.

Wang Xiao waved his hand, and then said: "This matter is discussed again, the war is a big deal, we have to be completely prepared!" ”

Jiang Xingguo had to sit down, but there was a trace of regret in his eyes, which was keenly grasped by Wang Yuze. "Come, the generals of the military are really eager to fight!" He knew that if he wanted the generals of the army to support him, he had to satisfy the mentality of the generals.

"Wenhua, what about you?" Wang Xiao asked.

"In terms of financial revenue, Brother Zhengping has already said it just now. This year, our fiscal revenue will once again increase significantly. However, what exactly these revenues will be used for will need to be discussed and decided separately at that time! Wang Wenhua said.

"Okay, we'll talk about this matter at another time!" Wang Xiao nodded.

"God bless, what about you?" Wang Xiao went to Zhan Tianyou.

"Dashuai, with the opening of the railway from Guangyuan and Bazhong to Chengdu, the total mileage of the railway in the three western Sichuan provinces has reached 5,000 kilometers, basically covering all cities in Sichuan Province. In Xikang Province and Plateau Province, due to the constraints of geographical conditions, it is difficult to build railways. However, we have widened the highway from Sichuan to Xikang and the plateau, and the traffic conditions in the two provinces have been greatly improved. It is expected that by the end of the year, we will be able to build the Chengdu-Guiyang and Chengdu-Kunming railways. At that time, the forces of western Sichuan will completely affect the two provinces. However, our request to build a railway from Chongqing to Wuhan was again rejected by the governor of Huguang. Zhan Tianyou said.

Wang Xiao's eyes flashed with a glimmer of light. The difficulty of Shu Road is difficult to go to the blue sky. Even now, the passage to the river is difficult to walk. Western Sichuan has been planning to go out of Sichuan, the north over the Qinling Mountains to Shanxi, the east from Bazhong or Chongqing to Wuhan, the south to Guiyang and Kunming, on the one hand to change the difficult situation out of Sichuan, on the other hand, the place where the railway is built will also become the place of influence in western Sichuan. But now, progress in the south is rapid, and in the north and east, it is hampered by Yan zhòng.

"Come on, it's really time to use force." Wang Xiao thought secretly. Between the western Sichuan and the Qing court, although it has been peaceful for more than ten years. However, have they really forgotten the strength of Kawanishi?

"Xingguo, after the meeting, you will discuss with Chief of Staff Xiong and Deputy Chief of Staff Cai, come up with the army's training plan, and prepare for the war. I hope that once the order to go to war is given, the soldiers, generals, and armament logistics will be ready! Wang Xiao said in a deep voice.

"Yes, Dashuai!" Jiang Xingguo's eyes shone with excitement. Is war about to break out? The time has come for the soldiers to make a difference.

"Xingrong, the chamber and the three provinces under the jurisdiction of western Sichuan are ready to fully cooperate with the actions of the military. In the event of a war, the government must provide full support! Wang Xiao gave the order.

"Yes, handsome! I will contact the three provincial governments immediately! Liang Xingrong's old face also turned red because of Wang Xiao's order.

After Wang Xiao gave the order, the warplanes of the entire three provinces in western Sichuan would immediately run at full speed. However, from preparing for war to waging war, it is a long-term process. In particular, the western Sichuan army has not fought for more than ten years, and it takes a long time to prepare. Weapons, ammunition, and all kinds of logistical supplies began to accumulate. The arsenals of the three western provinces of Sichuan are running in full force.

After Wang Xiao gave the order, several directors and deputy directors of the attendant room immediately carried out the order, and next, they must have been busy for a long time. However, from their brisk steps and excited looks, it was obvious that everyone had faithfully carried out Wang Xiao's order. The strength of western Sichuan is no worse than that of the Qing court, and it is time to continue to expand.

"Yu Ze, you said that we can win the war with the Qing court?" After the people in the attendant's room walked away, Wang Xiao asked.

"Father, I never had the slightest doubt about victory. The final victory will definitely be ours! Wang Yuze replied affirmatively. At the same time, he also sensed that this was an opportunity for him. If he can establish meritorious service in the war, it will be very beneficial for him to gain the recognition of the military generals.

"I hope so! Yu Ze, you have to remember that our greatest enemy is not the Qing court, but the great powers. If it weren't for the great powers, we would have been able to defeat the Qing court ten years ago! Wang Xiao sighed. Ten years have passed, and Kawanishi has become stronger, but at the same time, he is already in his twilight.

"Yes, Father, I will remember!" Wang Yuze nodded.

"By the way, father, I want to join the army. I have completely mastered the knowledge of the military school, and it is better to hone it in the army than to stay in the military school and waste time. Wang Yuze said.

Wang Xiao frowned, as if he didn't expect Wang Yuze to make such a request. But then he understood. He knew that Wang Yuze Kede also felt a sense of urgency. That's why it's changed. However, he was more than happy with such a change.

"Okay, I'll arrange it for you. However, Yu Ze, after entering the army, you are no longer a young marshal in western Sichuan, but a member of the ordinary western Sichuan army. Wang Xiao said in a deep voice.

"Yes, Father, I see!" Wang Yuze said excitedly.

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