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"Thanks to the efforts of all of you, we have won this war. Here, I would like to thank everyone for their contributions to Kawanishi! Wang Xiao said in a deep voice. After this war, Western Sichuan not only expanded its territory, but also received a huge amount of war reparations, and at the same time further weakened the Manchu Qing Dynasty.

Everyone had a smile on their faces. This time, although Western Sichuan still failed to overthrow the Manchus, it seemed that that day was not far off. Everyone is also very much looking forward to this day.

"Although, the war is over, we still have a lot to do. In addition to Qinghai and Gansu, the four provinces need to digest and reform according to the model of western Sichuan, and all these require your efforts. In this regard, what are the problems? Wang Xiao asked.

"Great. The chamberlain has already drawn a large number of personnel from the School of Administration and the government departments under the jurisdiction of western Sichuan to the newly occupied provinces. However, there is still a big gap in personnel. Liang Xingrong said.

"In terms of personnel shortages, we can consider evaluating those officials of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. If you have the ability and have a relatively honest person, we can also use it. Of course, those corrupt officials and corrupt officials will forget it. Wang Xiao said.

Liang Xingrong nodded, Sichuanxi's preparation in this regard was not very sufficient, or it was not expected that it would defeat the Manchus so lightly, so it occupied such a large territory, but there were not enough officials to receive it, which would greatly increase the time for Sichuanxi 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 ruled areas can also be included. In this way, we should be able to recruit enough talent in a short period of time! Wang Yuze said.

"Hmmm! That's a good idea. Study it in the chamber and start preparing if you can! Wang Xiao nodded. He glanced at Wang Yuze in surprise, isn't this mention very similar to the recruitment of civil servants in later generations? Thinking about the hot scene of the civil service examination in later generations, Wang Xiao knew that this should be able to solve the current dilemma faced by western Sichuan. After all, the people of the country are interested in being officials. From the bottom of my heart, there is a kind of longing.

Liang Xingrong nodded, this is a good way to solve the current predicament. Although there is a shortage of officials in western Sichuan, there are quite a few students who have graduated from various universities. If Kawanishi comes forward to recruit, he will definitely be able to find a lot of suitable talents.

Wang Yuze was also very happy that his opinion could be adopted.

"One of the most important questions. That's this war reparations, how should we spend them? This indemnity. It can't be put in the bank, it has to be spent, so that the development of western Sichuan can be more rapid! Wang Xiao said. How to use this huge amount of compensation is nothing less than the highlight of today's meeting. Although the economic development of western Sichuan is rapid, the fiscal revenue has also increased substantially every year. However, there are so many places to use money that the annual fiscal revenue is still not enough. Now, suddenly, there is an additional war reparation, and of course everyone is eyeing it.

"Great. Although the war reparations this time were large, the military expenses were also quite large. In the course of the war, we have consumed a total of 200,000 rounds of artillery shells of various calibers, and tens of millions of rounds of ammunition have been consumed. There are also pensions for the dead and wounded, the consumption of other combat materials, and so on. All require a huge amount of military spending. Other than that. This time, a total of thirteen divisions of the army were expanded, as well as two cavalry corps, which required a lot of military spending. Therefore, the General Staff Headquarters believes that this war reparation will cost at least 60 million yuan on the army. Other than that. It also cost 10 million yuan to purchase ships overseas, which has to be drawn out of this war reparation! Cai Yun said. He said so. More than half of the war reparations were suddenly gone.

Liang Xingrong frowned, Sichuan Xixin occupied so many places. A significant amount of capital will also need to be invested in infrastructure development. If the military expenditure is too large, it will seriously affect the construction of people's livelihood.

"Marshal, the war is over, is there no need to keep so many troops. Thirteen divisions have been expanded, and as long as five are retained, we should be able to ensure the safety of our western Sichuan! Liang Xingrong said.

Liang Xingrong's words immediately attracted Cai Yun's angry eyes, the military was eager to expand the army, but Liang Xingrong wanted to be disarmed, how could Cai Yun, the military boss, have a good face for him?

"For the time being, the army will remain at this scale. Although our war with the Manchus ended, it was only a truce for several years. The next time there is a war, it will be time for us to do everything we can to overthrow the Manchus. Therefore, it is beneficial to keep more Yixin troops now. As for the issue of military spending, for the time being, we can pay the military expenses for overseas purchases. When the finances are sufficient, I will be able to pay it back! Wang Xiao said.

Wang Yuze knew that Wang Xiao was preparing for the war in three years, which was a great opportunity for western Sichuan. Western Sichuan must be fully prepared, at least in military preparations, and must not be slackened.

Regarding Wang Xiao's decision, neither Liang Xingrong nor Cai Yun objected. If Wang Xiao advances the 10 million yuan for the purchase of ships, the financial pressure will be much less. As for when it will be returned to Wang Xiao, I am afraid that it will be far away. Although the fiscal revenue of western Sichuan is large, it has never been rich. In the past, Wang Xiao also paid a lot of money in advance, but Sichuan West never changed a penny at all. In everyone's cognition, West Sichuan is Wang Xiao's 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.

"Dashuai, in the newly occupied six provinces, the railway facilities are completely blank. We plan to build a railway from Guangyuan to Baoji. In the east from Baoji through Xi'an to the east of Weinan, Tongguan. From Baoji to the west through Tianshui to Lanzhou, all the way to Jiayuguan. In addition, there are Lanzhou to Xining, Weinan to Shangluo all the way to Wuhan. The railway from Xi'an to Yulin via Tongchuan to the north. As well as railways in Hubei and Yunnan-Guizhou! Zhan Tianyou, deputy director of the attendant room, said. He said it lightly, but the faces of the few people who listened to it had already changed greatly.

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

"In total, more than five thousand kilometers. According to the current cost, it will cost almost 50 million yuan! Zhan Tianyou said.

"What? Million? So what is left besides military spending and railroad money? Everyone couldn't help but think so. The total war reparations were only 120 million, half of which was divided by the military, and if the railroad had to go to another 50 million, there would not be much left.

Wang Xiao was also a little depressed, like a huge war reparation, but he didn't expect it to be so unspent. In addition, there is more education, road construction in the territory, investment in science and technology and military industry, and so on. 10 million is obviously not enough.

"Can we fix the main line for the time being, and the branch lines and the like can be postponed for a year or two. After all, it is impossible to build such a long railway in one go. You can invest money every year, so the pressure will be much less! Wang Xiao said.

"Dashuai, you can arrange it like this first. If it's just the main line, it's about 3,000 kilometers and it costs 30 million yuan! Zhan Tianyou said.

"Uncle Zhan. In this war, we captured hundreds of thousands of prisoners of war. The Manchus should not have ransomed many people back, and these prisoners of war could be used to build railways and highways. That should reduce the cost a lot, right? Wang Yuze said.

"Zhengping has sent back the telegram. The Manchus would redeem the Mongol cavalry and bannermen, for which they would 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 percent." Zhan Tianyou replied.

"Okay, I'll still give you 30 million yuan, which is enough for prisoners of war. Build the railways in the territory to the maximum! Wang Xiao said.

"Yes, Dashuai!" Zhan Tianyou replied excitedly. With 30 million yuan, it is already possible to connect the newly occupied major cities to the railway, which is a very exciting thing for Zhan Tianyou, who has made the construction of railways his life's work.

"Handsome! We have already planned to realize a six-year free education system in western Sichuan, and for this purpose, the government will need to invest about 20 million yuan more every year. However, now that the finances are tight, do you want to implement it now or delay it for two years? Wang Wenhua, deputy director of the attendant room, said.

"Execute it now! If the finances can't support it, I'm still responsible! The issue of education is related to generations to come, and we cannot be careless! Wang Xiao said directly.

"Yes, Dashuai!" Wang Wenhua nodded. Over the years, West Sichuan has established a series of colleges such as West Sichuan University, West Sichuan Normal University, West Sichuan University of Technology, West Sichuan School of Administration, West Sichuan Women's University, West Sichuan Institute of Technology, etc., which have cultivated a large number of talents for West Sichuan.

"Now, there are 10 million prisoners of war left to pay a ransom of 22.5 million. What budget is there not yet? Wang Xiao asked.

"Handsome! The West Sichuan Academy of Sciences also needs a lot of money. At present, they have successfully developed wireless telegraphy and are preparing for miniaturization, which should be mass-produced next year. In addition, the Academy of Sciences has a large number of research projects, including electric power, steam turbines, internal combustion engines, iron and steel materials, communications, metallurgy and chemical engineering, large-caliber artillery, warship design, airship and new aircraft design, etc. All of this requires a large amount of money, and the funds allocated at the beginning of the year are no longer sufficient. Are you going to transfer a little bit more to the past? Jiang Xingguo said. Because the things studied in the Academy of Sciences are basically closely related to the military, the current Academy of Sciences realizes military management, so that it can be kept secret to the greatest extent.

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