"Okay, I'll report back."

Bimpo Bobruv nodded, like Ivan and Gurakos, opened his notebook, thought about it, and began to elaborate.

"In terms of internal affairs, the main thing is the financial and security situation. A large part of our income comes from the export of weapons in the past, and this money has not been used up yet, and it has been used slowly. However, after the defense of Elena, due to the expansion of the jurisdiction, the soldiers suffered heavy casualties, and the rate of expenditure increased rapidly. According to the current rate of spending, our capital inventory can last for about half a year. After that, our fiscal revenues will depend mainly on the export of pyroxene mines and Chaoyang 1 steam engines, and if all goes well, our finances should be sustainable. Moreover, as our industrial system improves, our dependence on foreign countries will decrease, and the pressure on spending will further decrease. Overall, if everything goes according to plan, there should be no financial risk to the base areas. ”

"The last time the boss talked about the issuance of currency, did you think about it later?"

Zink interjected. When talking about Elena's long-term plans, Gastens once said that if necessary, Elena must build her own monetary system. At that time, everyone didn't know much about the word monetary system, and it was Gastens who explained it on the spot and had a general idea. Now, after Elena has stabilized again, the issue is back on the agenda.

"The boss has discussed this matter with me", Bimpo Bobruv nodded, "I don't know much about this part, and the boss said that he would find an opportunity to find some experts to come over, but it is not in place yet." However, in accordance with the instructions of the leaders and our own practical experience, we now use food stamps for the wages of the workers and subsidies for the soldiers. In terms of the exchange ratio, we will basically make a certain reduction on the basis of market grain prices to ensure that the use of food stamps can be exchanged for cheaper grain. Moreover, at present, all official grain in the base areas can only be exchanged for food stamps, so as to ensure the market position of food stamps. As it stands, food stamps are working well in the two provinces. ”

"I've also thought about this matter, behind money is credit, and the basis of credit is hard currency. In the international market, the currency exchange of different countries is all denominated according to pyroxene, and the same quality and weight of pyroxene as a general equivalent, can be a good measure of the value of the currencies of various countries. However, my idea is that Elena's future monetary system will not be based on pyroxene, but on the general equivalent of the Chaoyang Type 1 steam engine. This kind of equipment can only be produced by us, and it is independent, which directly guarantees the value of our currency. At present, we still use the Ryan krona for foreign sales, but when the market opens, we will gradually establish the currency system of Elena and make it mandatory to use our currency to buy the Chaoyang I steam engine. In this way, we can establish a currency that is internationally strong and guarantees our economic independence. ”

Gastens said something beyond the comprehension of everyone in the room, and there was a lot of discussion, but there was no much valuable advice. Gastens knew that monetary economics was indeed a bit advanced for these people, and did not explain much, but asked Bimpo Bobruv to move on to the next question.

"There is not much financial pressure, and the head of the monetary system also has mature ideas, so I will talk about people's livelihood next", Bimpo Bobruff, who was the former director of the People's Livelihood Bureau, is also the most familiar with this part of the business.

"In accordance with our communist philosophy, Elena practices basic social welfare. This section mainly includes four parts: education, medical care, housing and living welfare. Among them, in terms of night schools, we have a shortage of teachers, and there is a big gap, and now only the Elena Plains has popularized night schools and established a relatively complete night school system, and other places have not yet carried out it. The cost of evening school is not high, the funding requirement is not high, and the financial pressure is not great. In terms of medical treatment, we lack professional and excellent doctors, and we also lack medicinal materials, which need to be replenished slowly. According to the leader's idea, the army should establish an independent medical system, and the medical care of soldiers is free of charge. Medical care for peasants and workers is charged only at cost price, and for petty citizens, petty bourgeoisie, etc., the full price is charged. We've started to roll this out on the Plains of Elena, and the response has been good. However, the problem of medicinal herbs and doctors still needs to be solved. ”

"I'll interject this," Gastens interrupted Bimbo Bobruff, "Zinke, look over there and see if you can get some doctors over." Ask Rob Hedland again if they can get some doctors. ”

"Okay."

Zinke nodded, and Bimpo Bobruv saw that everyone had no more questions, so he continued to introduce them.

"The medical gap is doctors and medicinal herbs, and the rest is fine. In terms of housing, the situation in the Elena Plains is better, and many houses have been vacated in the previous defense battles, which can guarantee a room for two single comrades. For families, we can also provide a single room depending on availability. However, in the two provinces and regions, because of the large number of people involved and the vast area, it is temporarily impossible to fully popularize the housing policy. Our current idea is to give priority to providing dormitories for workers in state-owned factories and to help the military build military dormitories. As for the houses of the peasant comrades, we intend to organize the peasants to build their own houses. ”

"Is this policy being enforced? The result? ”

Ivan opened his mouth to ask a question, his expression was very serious.

"Many of the local peasants were former serfs, and after they turned over, the property of the old landlords provided them with temporary shelter. The bigger problem was the serfs who had fled in, who had no place to live in the area. We are now organizing them to build their own houses and live in them, just like we did at Elena at the beginning, and the enthusiasm of everyone is very high, and the results are more obvious. ”

"I think it's okay, the army's house can also be built by itself, just ensure the building materials. Those soldiers are idle. It is better for our infrastructure team to prioritize infrastructure. ”

Ivan nodded, taking the initiative to cede the need for housing construction in the army system. After discussing it for a while, they felt that it was feasible and reached an agreement.

"After housing, it's the basic living welfare. According to the leader's intentions, we now provide all peasants, workers, soldiers, and cadres with uniform basic labor benefits. These benefits include two sets of clothes per year and some basic household items. At present, there is a big gap in clothes, and there is a big gap in daily necessities, including enamel basins, tea jars, etc., and we temporarily replace them with food stamps, and we have no opinions. ”

"When the industrial system is up and running, it's not a big problem."

Gurakos interjected to explain, and everyone nodded their heads without objection.

"On the whole, as long as there are no financial problems, there will be no major problems in our internal affairs. Next, let's talk about diplomacy, after the defense of Elena, there are many forces that have come to our base area. Including the Third Republic, the Negro Republic, Ankenrein, the Alonte Empire, and even Loren Robus wrote to visit in the near future. These people came here for two purposes, the first was to confirm the identity of the leader and see if he was the Grand Magus. The second is to ask us if we plan to continue to expand externally. I have answered both of these questions in accordance with the spirit of our previous meeting. As for the cooperation with these forces, we have also made preliminary communication, and basically except for Anken Rein, no other country is opposed to our products entering their market. However, the Third Republic of Fern and the Alonte Empire have offered their products to enter our market as well. ”

"Gibson's emperor still refuses to open the market?" , Ivan muttered, obviously dissatisfied.

"He doesn't want to open up, but he wants to buy our weapons," replied Bimpo Bobruv with a smile, "We have mostly discussed the request for cooperation from other countries, and the unified voice is not rejected by those who come." And as I said at the previous meeting, we now have insufficient light industry capacity, and other countries are welcome to deliver products. However, due to the distance, the main partners can only be the Republic of Negro and Ankenrein. We have also talked about the Third Republic, and the other side is more cautious, but there is still room for negotiation. ”

"All of us, our aim is to sell our steam engines," Gastens thought clearly, "buy steam engines, make their money, and then arm our ranks, and this principle can be maintained." Weapons are an emergency and should be sold less in the future. The cooperation with Anken Rein can be through Rob Hedland, who has a way to get His Majesty the Emperor. ”

"Okay."

Bimpo Bobruv nodded, "That's probably all for me. ”

"Okay, let's talk about Zink, your intelligence work and law and order are related to the safety of our base area. You can't go back to what you used to be. ”

"Please rest assured about this", Zink nodded, "From the perspective of public security, Elena Plains is basically full of old comrades, and the newly imported comrades are also screened, and there are few problems." Due to the lack of troops, the cities we took over in the two provinces and regions are temporarily using the local police system, which is somewhat ineffective, and there are still some problems in some places. Although we can't solve these problems for the time being, we have also sent people to make records and keep records, and when the expansion of Ivan's troops is completed, by the middle of this year, with the support of the army, we will be able to completely rebuild the police force in the two provinces. ”

"It is necessary to create a new police force, pay attention to the composition of the staff, and the peasants and workers can be given priority, and the serfs can also be given priority. If it really doesn't work, it's okay to transfer some people from Ivan's side to support the scene. ”

Gastens gave his opinion, and several councillors did not disagree. So Zink began to report on the intelligence work.

"In terms of intelligence work, we have basically established an intelligence network covering the entire territory of Anken Rein, and we have a good understanding of Anken Rein's movements. As for the Neglo Republic, we have just begun to improve the network of the Principality of Ryrin, and it will take some time. ”

"The external intelligence work must be carried out steadily, and we must not be in a hurry, but we must not do it without it," Gastens glanced at Zinke, "and the internal intelligence work should be strengthened." In this form, there must be a lot of spies in the base. The land of the two provinces is too large to be managed semi-closed like the Elena Plains. You've got to figure out a way to stop letting things happen in the base, you know? ”

When he said this, Gastens spoke in a stern tone. Zink, along with all the committee members in the room, knew that he had thought of Daisy again. Everyone was silent, only Zinke made a heavy statement.

"Definitely, absolutely protect the security of the base area!"

"Good!"

Gastens nodded, and confirmed some details with everyone, so that he basically figured out the development ideas of the base area. He went out to eat with everyone, chatted about family life, and took everyone to the factory, where they participated in two hours of evening work before returning to their residence.

That office at the first factory.

Daisy's portrait was still on Gastens' desk, and Gastens glanced at Daisy, sighed softly, and sat down. On his desk, there are documents and drawings. He reached out to prop up a spot on the table, as if trying to do something, but yawned again and climbed back into the cot.

The moonlight shone in through the window, reflecting jade-colored patterns beside the little bed, and Gastens looked at them, blinked, and soon fell into a dreamless sleep.

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And just as Gastens fell asleep, on the border of Elena and Gaed, under the cover of night, another group of serfs who tried to escape into Elena came to the field where Cassie Lonergan had run.

"Brother, don't you rush over there so that we can go to Elena?"

Although the immature voice was not loud, it seemed very clear in the night, and many of the dozens of people who were preparing in the darkness looked at the place where the sound came from. It was two figures standing together, one large and one small. The big one is tall and thin and looks like an adult, while the small one is only up to the shoulders of an adult, and is obviously still half the size of a child.

"Shhhh

The tall man shrugged softly, obviously not wanting to attract everyone's attention. The little man muttered a few words, but stopped talking. The two men stood quietly together, barely silent except for the occasional cough of the little man. The person who had led the way to Cassie Lonergan saw that everyone was almost ready, and finally gave the final message.

"Rush from here, don't make a sound, whatever happens, don't stop, rush over, it's Elena."

The people in the darkness nodded their heads and ran one by one. They were of all heights and heights, but all of them had a very determined step. Compared to being a serf in Ankenrein, Elena's life is close to heaven. Therefore, even if they have to take the risk of being killed at any time, they have to fight with all their strength for that future.

And not long after these people began to run, the sound of crossbow arrows rang out in the night. The voices were neat, crisp and pleasant, but with the howl of death, knocking those who were struggling forward to the ground.

The moon in the sky was silent, watching this scene that would be played out every day, and not saying a word.