Accompanied by several entourage, Cai Ye walked out of a western hospital in Beijing with an ugly face.

From beginning to end, Cai Ye is a very assertive person, although after an examination at Yan Shao, it has been confirmed that he has tuberculosis, but after all, he and Yan Shao have not known each other for a long time, and they don't know Yan Shao's personality very well, plus there is still a certain amount of interest friction between each other from a certain point of view, if Yan Shao suddenly arrested him for an examination, and then said that he had tuberculosis, he believed it, then he is not Cai Ye——————, not to mention that the examination that day was too bizarre, Yan Shao said that he was worried about his body, I went to a few doctors to check it out, and then I was diagnosed with a disease like tuberculosis, which is really weird.

In addition, Cai Ye himself has a lot of connections in Beijing, so after a little hesitation, Cai Yi took his subordinates to several hospitals in Beijing to check to see if he was really suffering from tuberculosis as when he was in the presidential palace.

As a result, the examinations of four or five Western hospitals in a row were almost all the same, and the reason why it was almost was because in one of the examinations, the doctor at that time made Cai Yi's symptoms syphilis, and later found out that he was wrong...

At this time, Cai Ye was not in history, in history Cai Ye was deceived into Beijing by Yuan Shikai, in order to paralyze Yuan Shikai, Cai Ye had to linger in the Qinglou Chu Pavilion, but when the German quack doctor examined Cai Ye and said that Cai Ye had syphilis, even Cai Ye himself did not dare to say that he really did not have this kind of disease...

But now that Yuan Shikai has stepped down, Cai is not trapped in Beijing as he was in history. It is still relatively clean and self-healing, so naturally there is no possibility of contracting this disease.

And since Cai Ye is not trapped in Beijing, it is naturally impossible to know Xiao Fengxian. It is impossible to make the story of Xiao Fengxian as well known as in history, and it is impossible for the doctors in those Western hospitals to make the same misjudgment as the German quack doctor because of these rumors (who said that the Great German medical force is the first in the world?). And so the correct result was reached.

With so many Western hospitals in a row, it is impossible to really lie to themselves—————— as for the syphilis, if it is really true, then Cai Ye would rather they lie to themselves.

Although tuberculosis is not a terminal disease, it is definitely a difficult disease to treat in this day and age. So for a while, even Cai Ye himself didn't know what to do, but fortunately, the words of those doctors were similar to those in Yan Shao's family, and they were all discovered in a timely manner. As long as it is well diagnosed, there will be no problems and so on...

"It seems that I can only follow the doctor's instructions..."Thinking so, Cai Yi let out a long sigh.

He could never have imagined that he had run to Beijing and found out that he was already suffering from tuberculosis. Now he really doesn't know whether it is a good thing or a bad thing to come to Beijing...

"Maybe that's a good thing. After all, it is much better to find out early than late, and it is just the opportunity of this consultation to properly handle the affairs of Yunnan..."Thinking so in his heart, Cai Ye straightened his chest, and then walked towards his residence, he planned to go to Yan Shao's place.

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Cai Ye had just gone to those western hospitals in Beijing for examination, and Yan Shao had already learned about it.

Although Cai Yi's attitude of distrusting himself was obvious, Yan Shaozhi didn't want to be angry.

"Not surprising. After all, it's only been a few days since we met, and all of a sudden, I was trusted by my family. It's impossible to think about it..."Yan Shao is 30 years old after all, and he will never believe that anyone will be unconditionally loyal to him like he did when he was young, so he understands Cai Yi's approach very well.

Or if he had the same experience with Cai Ye, maybe he would have done the same thing with him. After all, he was invited to his home by a person who had just known him for a short time, and then that person asked many doctors to check on him, and these doctors also said that he had a disease similar to a terminal illness, if Yan Shao really believed these words without hesitation, then he was the biggest idiot in the world...

Of course, Yan Shao can be so tolerant of Cai Ye, and he is a rare talent, I am afraid that there is a lot to do with him, in fact, Yan Shao has always been very tolerant of talents—————— but for those talents who cannot be used for themselves, Yan Shao's methods are more ruthless...

At least for now, in Yan Shao's opinion, Cai Ye can still fight for it.

As for Eleno and Katarina, as long as Cai Ye has not threatened Yan Shao's safety, they have no time to care what Cai Ye has done.

"By the way, how has the outsourcing of equipment been done..."After a little hesitation, Yan Shao looked up at Huang Hao. As the Minister of Industry, Yan Shao can only ask him about this matter...

"There's already an eyebrow..."Huang Hao said with a straight face. As for the iron works, there is still no action for the time being because it is still necessary to find out the types of iron ore at the mining site, but other industries such as chemical industry or mining have now reached agreements with foreign companies in various countries, especially the equipment used in coal and iron ore mining, which has been loaded in Russia, Italy and the Netherlands, and it is believed that it will not be long before it will be delivered..."

"There is also the arsenal equipment imported from Germany, which is now being prepared by the Germans, and it is expected that it should be ready to be shipped by January next year..."

"As for the British and the French, the Admiralty on the British side are talking to them about the shipyard, and it seems that there are many details to be discussed, and the French side has too many projects, and I am afraid it will take a little more time..."

Yan Shao nodded, for now, in general, it is generally relatively smooth.

Although agreements with other countries have been reached, they are still only agreements. What's more, those equipment also need to be opened through on-site surveys, such as iron factories, if it is the same as the original Hanyang, it will be troublesome, so it must go through a detailed survey.

In contrast, the equipment for mining and arsenals is much simpler.

For the former, you only need to know the general situation of the road, and the latter has the Anqing Arsenal as a comparison, and everything only needs to be based on the Anqing Arsenal.

As for the shipyard, it's simpler. After all, at this time, Britain's shipbuilding industry was the largest in the world, and there was no difference between shipyards and arsenals, so it was certainly impossible for the British to know what to do.

By the way. In addition to the existing mortars of various calibers and 75mm caliber artillery, now the Anqing Arsenal has trial-produced 105mm and 150mm caliber artillery, especially the 150mm caliber, to this caliber whether it is a cannon or a howitzer can be called a 'heavy artillery', which is also good news for Yan Shao.

It's just that there is a little bit of tragedy in terms of production.

Especially 150mm howitzers, according to the Arsenal side. The output is only about three to five in a month. Three months of production add up, and it's enough to equip a heavy artillery battalion...

It is precisely because of the breakthrough in this area that those arsenals in the plan are planned. All require the ability to manufacture guns of both 105mm and 150mm calibers.

At the same time, the arsenal also purchased drawings for 210mm cannons and 210mm and 240mm howitzers from the German side, but it is difficult to say when they will be made, after all, many things cannot be made with a drawing, and they also need to have a certain foundation.

As for larger caliber artillery ...

For now, for the Wehrmacht. These three calibers seem to be sufficient. No matter how big the artillery is, although it looks very powerful, but in terms of actual combat ability, I am afraid that it is relatively some...

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After talking to Yan Shao about business, Huang Hao left the manor.

It was at this time that Cai's car happened to drive here.

"Cai Dudu?" Seeing Cai Yi, Huang Hao was a little strange. "How did you get the time to come to the president today?"

"I have something to talk to President Yan about," said Cai Yi with a gentle smile.

"That's it..."Huang Hao nodded and didn't ask more. After all, he is the Minister of Industry, and this aspect of things really has little to do with him. He wasn't interested in asking...

On the other hand, it was also a little strange to hear that Cai Ye was coming, and he couldn't figure out what he was here for.

"Brother Songpa, who are you?"

Looking at Cai Ye who walked into the room, Yan Shao said a little strangely.

"It's nothing..."Walking across from Yan Shao and sitting down, Cai Yi said with a straight face. I'm just here to have an open and honest conversation with you, President..."

"What are you talking about?" Yan Shao was a little curious.

"Let's talk about political consultations, what are you going to do to reform this country, president?" Now there are warlords all over the country, and even I, Cai Yi, am one of them, so I want to know what do you want to do, President Lu Dao? ”

If it was in the past, maybe Cai Ye would not have asked so directly, but now that he has been diagnosed with tuberculosis, I am afraid that he will not be able to continue to perform official duties for a considerable period of time. In other words, if he doesn't want to die, I'm afraid he will leave politics for a while.

As a soldier, Cai Ye is very concerned about the future of this country, so he naturally wants to know what Yan Shao thinks in his heart, and if necessary, he can also give Yan Shao some help before leaving, of course, if they have the opposite opinion, then Cai Ye will not spare his life...

"In this way..."Originally, Yan Shao was going to talk about some things at the meeting, but since Cai Yi asked, he didn't mind being open and honest, after all, he was also a talent that Yan Shao valued." According to my thoughts, it is to completely abolish the existing position of governor, and I believe that Brother Songpa also knows very well that it is absurd to have such a governor in a provincial government, who is in charge of both government affairs and the army, and almost all the finance and taxes in the province are used to support the army, so that the treasury of the central government can even starve to death rats, and almost even the army cannot afford to raise it, and it is not ridiculous to repay the loan to maintain the operation of the government? ”

"And Brother Baili should have already told you my thoughts, I plan to leave only one governor in each province after the abolition of the post of governor, and only have the right to manage the people's livelihood and provincial affairs, and have nothing to do with the army, just like the current Gaodeng carp in Fujian..."

"As for the army, it will be under the unified jurisdiction of the state, so that even if there is any major war in the future, the country will have enough ability to deal with it..."

In addition, local figures such as Brother Songpa can choose to continue to stay in the local area and be a provincial governor who benefits the people. Or to be a soldier who defends the homeland, but you can only choose one, and it is impossible to choose both as in the past..."

"Except for this issue. Reforms will also be carried out in areas such as taxation, and everything will be the same as in Anhui now, and exorbitant taxes such as centijin will be completely abolished, so that the people can live in a relatively relaxed environment..."

"Of course, not all taxes will be nationalized, and according to my vision, taxes will be divided into two types: national taxes and local taxes. That is, the meaning of national tax and local tax, and specifically divides the sources of revenue of national tax and local tax, and at the same time, because the government's finances are very ......... Wretched. Therefore, when the national tax and the local tax conflict with each other, the interests of the state in taxation will be protected first, and at the same time, the national and local taxes will be divided. Each of them will be in order. No additional tax may be added, but a surtax shall be levied on income, but it shall not exceed 20% of the regular tax. When the new tax is introduced, all the revenues of the old tax which contradict it shall be abolished, and the taxes of the same nature shall be consolidated immediately..."

"Focus on government affairs and taxation?"

"Of course." Yan Shao said as a matter of course. "Localities should not have the strength to compete with the central government, because this could easily lead to warlord secession. This is the case in China today, and perhaps one day there will be local autonomy in China. But it must not be now, as for finance and taxation......... The army needs money to support it, and as long as the local people have no income, they will naturally not be able to make any tricks."

Coming out of the barrel of a gun, Yan Shao may be the one who has the deepest understanding of this plan in today's China.

At the same time, Cai Ye also nodded, he was originally the kind of person who did not approve of the military interfering in politics, and even took the initiative to withdraw from the political party because of this, because he felt that if the military participated in politics, he would become like today in the end...

It's a pity that in Yan Shao's original history, his efforts were basically useless.

And in the present words...

Of course, a soldier is not allowed to interfere in politics, but it is still okay to add a party, as long as he does not make profits for his party during his service, and if he does, it is simple, and he will be issued a military membership immediately...

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Later, perhaps seeing that Cai Ye was interested in finance and taxation, Yan Shao also said what he planned to say at the Political Consultative Conference.

In addition to dividing taxation into two parts, national tax and local tax, to avoid conflicts between the state and the localities, Yan Shao also plans to rectify the tax system, the first of which is the tariffs that made a fuss some time ago.

Everyone knows how important tariffs are, and similarly, only by mastering tariffs can we ensure the country's fiscal revenue and the development of domestic industry. After all, if there is no guarantee in tariffs, it will be difficult for domestic industrialists to compete with foreigners.

Historically, after tariff independence, China's tariff revenue rose from 104 million Chinese silver yuan in 1928 to a peak figure of 338 million yuan in 1931.

In addition to customs duties, there is also a salt tax.

However, this is relatively troublesome, because at this time, most of the salt taxes are in the hands of foreigners, so Yan Shao can only take back what originally belonged to him, just like the issue of tariffs and garrison rights, step by step, the current China has not yet the strength to compete with the powers, and Yan Shao can only do this...

Fortunately, if history is not wrong, next year should be World War I, and then Yan Shao will have many opportunities, and if he is lucky, he can even turn over as a landlord like Japan, from a debtor country to a creditor country...

Especially Yan Shao himself...

I have a lot of money in my hand and I have nowhere to spend it, so I can take this opportunity to spend it...

In addition to the above, there are also new types of taxes, such as inheritance tax and personal income tax. This would further increase the country's revenues after reducing most of the exorbitant taxes...

The last and most important point is to sort out the public debt...

From the Qing Dynasty to Beiyang, all the messes left by the two governments had to be cleaned up by Yan Shao, and Yan Shao had to clean up this mess, so the public debt had to be sorted out...

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After listening to Yan Shao's explanation, Cai Yi nodded silently.

Leaving aside whether these words are correct or not, at least Cai Ye has not been able to find any flaws for now. If it is said that before he came to Beijing, Cai Ye must have taken a good observation, but now his body has suffered from tuberculosis, and I am afraid that he needs to be treated as soon as possible, so...

"In this case, in the later political consultations, Cai Yi will support the president, as for Bei Geng (Tang Jiyao), he is already the governor of Guizhou, and I can't assign him anything, but I will still try my best to persuade him to support the president..." He really didn't know if Tang Jiyao would accept it. "That's probably the only thing I can do for the president..."

Hearing the meaning of Cai Yi's words, Yan Shao said with a little surprise. "What, Brother Songpa, are you going to leave?"

"That's right...", smiled helplessly. Suffering from this disease, I can only find a place to spend my old age in peace..."Ahem, in the absence of specific medicine, finding a place to recuperate may be the best solution, and it is also the method with the highest success rate—————— although even this success rate is not very high, and this kind of life is indeed very much like spending old age in peace.

"This ......... Even if you have tuberculosis, there is no need to go, Brother Songpa can stay, well, the summer resort in Chengde is now empty, Brother Songpa can go there..." "I still have a lot of places where I need Brother Songpa's help, and I ask Brother Songpa to stay and help me..."

Hearing Yan Shao say this, seeing his sincere appearance, Cai Yi was slightly moved. (To be continued......)