Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

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While answering the question raised by Li Guosheng, Li Guanghua secretly calculated the initial investment needed by the security division to accomplish this grand goal.

It’s not that I don’t know, it’s a shock... >

The initial investment of 350 acres of land is ten oceans, which directly means that the initial investment required for 175 million acres of land is [-] million oceans...>

Li Guanghua, who has never thought about the principle of accumulating more, directly believes that this is an absolutely loss-making business.However, Li Guosheng, the division commander who was sitting directly opposite Li Guanghua, seemed to have seen the other party's question, and spoke directly. [

"Lao Li, let's do the calculation now. After the land is directly divided, the tax that my security division can receive from the 350 million mu of land. Let's take a look at the first year: 75% of the harvest, an average of 75% Mu of land, that is, 350 catties. 500 catties of wheat, multiplied by [-] million, that is, [-] catties of grain...>

"500 catties of wheat. If all of them are replaced by Xianyang. What kind of concept is it... I just did a rough calculation, and there are more than 600 million Xianyang... >

"Old Li, do you know what this means? The extra 500 million soldiers, if we expand our troops according to the current model of our security division, can expand the scale to about 5 people. Of course, if we follow the other methods of the Northern Expedition It is not a problem to expand the army's military salary and equipment quantity by one hundred thousand..."

"Of course. The 600 million income is only for the first three years. After three years, our income will directly become three-fifths of the current income. That is about 400 million... >

"Think about it, once our policy is implemented, will there still be farm laborers to cultivate the land of those landlords and gentry...>

"Although a small land reform policy violated the interests of many gentry, it has gained at least five times more benefits than before. More importantly, we have gained all the common people in the four eastern Shandong counties. Because, even if it is for the land in my own hands and for my future happy life, more than 100 million people in the four counties in eastern Shandong will support my security division without any scruples and will always stand behind my security division... >

"Of course. Among them, there is another important factor that you haven't thought of, Old Li."

Seeing Li Guanghua, who was shocked by Li Guosheng's calculations, and then showed a puzzled expression in front of him, Li Guosheng continued to speak.

"The total arable area of ​​the four counties in eastern Shandong is almost 600 million mu. It is calculated based on ten mu of land for a young man, five mu for a woman, and two mu for the elderly and children. Those who live in the city are excluded. No. People who live by farming. Even if all the more than 100 million people in the four counties in eastern Shandong are assigned to their own land, it is impossible for all of the 600 million mu of land to be allocated...>

"In addition, with the passage of time, with the continuous development of industries in the four counties in eastern Shandong, more and more people will put down their land, enter factories, and become workers. At that time, there will be more homeless people. The land is waiting for the people to cultivate it."

"Our security division has such a good land reform policy. In addition, compared with other places, the entire four counties in Ludong have almost negligible tax policies. Once these news are thoroughly publicized by us, there will definitely be A steady stream of common people entered our four counties in eastern Shandong from the surrounding areas and became the people under the rule of our four eastern counties...>

"In troubled times, what is the most important thing. Apart from food, the most important thing is undoubtedly the population. Because, only when the population increases, will our garrison division have enough soldiers to expand and supplement the losses of the troops at any time... >

Hearing this, the expression on Li Guanghua's face, the deputy division commander, directly changed from the initial "doubt" to the current excitement and anticipation.As soon as Li Guosheng's voice fell, he directly expressed his attitude with a firm face: "Master, I completely agree with your plan to distribute the land to the people at the bottom. No matter what...>

A day later, an announcement issued by the Ludong Security Division directly appeared in all the places where the flow of people in the four counties of Ludong was concentrated.

"From now on, all people in the four counties of Ludong can bring their families to the local "government" to register, and the "government" will allocate corresponding land according to the number of family members...>

"Private sales of land in the four eastern counties of Fanlu are prohibited. All land transactions must be approved by the local [government], and [-]% of the land transaction proceeds must be handed over to the local [government]...>

"All the land allocated by the security division can only be owned by the individual after three years of cultivation. Within three years, it is the time for renting and repaying the land purchase... >

"In order to ensure that all the people can guarantee autumn plowing. The "government" will provide all the people who allocate land with cattle, grain seeds and corresponding production tools. However, during the next three years of lease time, all households must Turn over [-]% of the land income to the local "government" to repay the funds provided by the "government" "government" such as cattle...>

"All the people in the four eastern counties of Fanlu are exempted from all other exorbitant and miscellaneous taxes except for paying the corresponding land tax...>

"Against the common people of the four counties in eastern Shandong. Those whose family members have served in the garrison division, during the service period, each person will be exempted from taxes on five acres of land. After the service is over, the tax will continue to be collected... the officers and soldiers of the garrison division who died during the service. In addition to fulfilling the corresponding pensions of the garrison division In addition to the gold system, family members can enjoy the permanent tax-free policy of five acres of land... >

"Farmers control their own food. According to the regulations, they should give priority to selling to the local "government" to ensure the stability of the local "government" food price..."

"Residents from other places can also bring their families into the four eastern counties of Shandong, and the corresponding land will be allocated in the four counties of eastern Shandong according to the requirements. However, for all non-local residents who enter the four counties of eastern Shandong, the lease period of land will be increased to four years. After planting, the land can be owned by individuals. The land tax ratio will also be reduced to [-]% of the land income after four years...>

The entire announcement, because it is directly related to all the people in the four counties in eastern Shandong.Therefore, the sensation caused by the victory of the security division was even greater.In just one day, the content of the entire announcement spread like a gust of wind to the ears of everyone in the four counties in eastern Shandong.

Shocked...>

but.When neighbors one after another brought their families to the local "government" to actually allocate their own fields.The more than 100 million people in the four counties in eastern Shandong immediately became excited. People who were skeptical at the beginning rushed to the local "government" with their families.Start queuing for registration...

Of course, for any policy.Some happy, some unhappy... >

Among all the unhappy people, the big and small landlords and gentry who still hold about two-fifths of the land in the four counties in eastern Shandong have directly become the biggest victims of this land reform...>

With the continuous development of land reform, their land not only has to face the embarrassing situation of no one to cultivate it.More importantly, each of them has tens of thousands of acres of land in their hands, far exceeding the one hundred acres stipulated by the security division.And this directly means that starting tomorrow, they will hand over [-]% of all land proceeds as taxes on these lands...>

Seventy percent of the proceeds are taxed by the "government", which undoubtedly kills these landlords.And if you don't want to pay these taxes, there is only one way, and that is to sell all the land in your hands to the "government" at an appropriate price...>

As a result, less than two days after the announcement was made, the major landlords scattered in the four counties of eastern Shandong directly gathered in their hands and directly controlled more than [-] mu of land in Zhucheng, and also owned dozens of shops. Known as the largest gentry, it is located in the Wang family compound in Zhucheng Wangwu Township to discuss specific solutions to this matter.

"Old Wang, you have to come up with an idea for us. Since the notice from the security division was sent out, the hundreds of tenants in my hands have almost disappeared, and all of them have been distributed from the new local "government" Arriving at dozens of acres of land...>

"Yeah, Mr. Wang, if you don't speak again, all of us will be finished...>

Two people took the lead, and the remaining gentlemen and landowners did not hesitate any longer, and directly expressed their current difficulties with mournful faces.Ask Mr. Wang in front of him to make decisions for himself and solve the difficulties everyone encountered together.

However, to everyone's surprise.In the face of everyone's cries.Elder Wang, who was sitting on the main seat, still didn't respond.Just like at the beginning, he closed his eyes and sat still in his seat, seemingly indifferent to everyone's questions.

However, his reaction was so anxious that a group of gentry below who came to complain.A gentry holding an entire [-] mu of land, after a short period of contemplation, seemed to have thought of something, and he was very cruel, and said decisively: "Old Wang, as long as you can help my Luo family solve this problem. Let my Luo family get through the current predicament. I, Luo Wenqiang, promise that I will immediately ask my family to raise [-] cash as a reward for this life-saving."

Luo Wenqiang's words.It seems to remind a group of gentry who have already burned their butts.In an instant, dozens of gentry reported the rewards they could get.In just 2 minutes, a reward worth more than one million was placed in front of Mr. Wang.

Seems to be the reason for these honorariums really.Facing the statistics quickly collected by the housekeeper, Mr. Wang directly opened his sharp eyes, and said, "Everyone, I will take this money for the time being. However, what I want to tell you is that the money is It's not the remuneration that everyone gave me to Wang."

"To put it bluntly, my Wang family is now like everyone else, a grasshopper on a rope. Helping you solve problems is to help my Wang family solve their own problems. Therefore, colleagues, don't mention the matter of remuneration. Otherwise , How can my royal family gain a foothold in these four counties in eastern Shandong?"

Now that he has promised everyone that there will be no remuneration, but in action, he asked his own officials to help everyone manage the more than 100 million remuneration.On the faces of dozens of gentry, expressions of heartache and bewilderment immediately appeared.

Seeing the people with puzzled faces in front of them.Elder Wang didn't explain right away, but directly spoke meaningfully.

"Everyone, before solving the problem, I want to ask you a question: Since we are all opposed to land reform, why do the guards dare to disregard the interests of our gentry class? Divide the land for those poor people, and raise the height of the land reform." Our taxes. "Forcing" us to sell the land in our hands at a low price. Aren't they afraid of our gentry's resistance? It should be clear that in the entire four counties of eastern Shandong, the gentry still has a very huge influence .”[

"This..." Elder Wang's question directly asked the doubts in the hearts of everyone present.

Because, in China at present, almost all those in power want to ensure the stability of their regime.After he took power, the first thing he needed to do was to win over the local gentry who had great power.For them, they would rather offend all the poor haha ​​than offend the rich gentry.Because, the various military expenditures that the rulers will need to train the army in the future... almost all come from these gentry.If you offend these gentry, wouldn't you directly cut off your own money?This is the specific thought on this matter in the hearts of everyone in this era.

However, to everyone's surprise, the security division I met in front of me did the opposite.Constantly using various means to win over the poor haha ​​that he usually looks down on, but also oppressing himself, these gentry, through various means.Isn't the security division worried that he won't pay taxes to them in the future, and isn't worried that he will create chaos for him...

After most people thought of this, their faces showed incomprehensible doubts, and they stopped thinking.

But, no matter what, among dozens of people, there are still a few sensible people.Think about it seriously, why isn't the security division worried about rebellion by people like himself?A very clear answer came directly to the minds of these people.

The reason is very simple. The security division has an army that can defeat even the Japanese!If you don't pay taxes yourself, you will even create chaos for the security division in private.Once the security division finds out, what awaits him must be bloody revenge from the security division army.

Thinking of this, bean-sized beads of sweat appeared on the foreheads of the few gentry who had already understood the reason.What's more, because of fear, he has already felt a little bit of retreat.

Facing Mr. Wang's gaze, a gentleman who wanted to understand said without hesitation, "Mr. Wang, if there is no accident, it must be in the hands of the security division, and he has an army that even the Japanese army is afraid of."

"Yes, it's the army." Wang Lao said firmly.

"As long as we have this powerful army in hand, with the strength of us gentry, it is impossible to be an opponent of the security division. Therefore, relying on our own strength will definitely not solve the crisis we are facing right now." Mr. Wang He said directly with a solemn face.

"Old Wang, let's go on... are we going to just watch the guards continue to be so arrogant and scrape away our family property accumulated over a hundred years bit by bit." The shocked crowd, No longer caring about face, he asked directly.

Wang Lao shook his head with a smile on his face, showed a weird smile, and said, "That's why I accepted the more than 100 million oceans."

"With our own ability, we can't solve the immediate difficulties. Then there is only one way left, to find a way to use external forces. And the more than 100 million oceans are our rewards for relying on external forces."

"Use external force, Mr. Wang, what do you want?" A gentry's eyes lit up, and he asked directly.

Having said that, there is no need for Wang Lao to continue to hide.He spoke directly to what was in his heart.

"Looking around, the Northern Expedition Army is the only army that can be called the opponent of the garrison division in the entire Shandong generation. If we can unite all the gentry in the four counties in eastern Shandong to petition the Northern Expedition Army Headquarters, and will The more than 100 million oceans were sent as military expenses for the Northern Expeditionary Army to send troops to destroy the garrison division. Tell me, will the Northern Expeditionary Army, which is already at odds with the garrison division, miss this opportunity to send troops?"

"Of course not. We have the reason to send troops, we have the military expenses, and we got such a large piece of land for nothing. As long as the Northern Expeditionary Army is not a fool, they will agree to our request. But, Mr. Wang, how should we get in touch with the upper echelons of the Northern Expeditionary Army?" What about it?" A gentry answered directly with a firm face, and continued to ask.

Mr. Wang smiled, a look of pride quickly flashed in his eyes, and he said: "I am not talented, my eldest son happened to be the colonel commander in the Northern Expedition Army, and he was stationed at Ludong Fourth Around the county, monitor and surround the garrison divisions stationed in the four counties in eastern Shandong to prevent them from expanding outward. I believe that as long as I get in touch with my eldest son, our petition will be sent to the Northern Expedition Army Jiang in the shortest possible time. In front of the commander-in-chief..." (to be continued...)