Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

Killing chickens and monkeys

"Crack..." There was a crisp sound of porcelain breaking outside Shijiazhuang City, in the main hall of a compound covering an area of ​​tens of acres.

Then, a slightly old-fashioned curse sounded in the lobby: "What does the government want to do, what does the National Defense Force want to do, do they really want to drive us gentry to a dead end..."

Speaking of the old man who is over 60 years old, he has to return to the Qing Dynasty before the founding of the Republic of China.

Because of your policy of buying and selling officials at the end of the Qing Dynasty, this old man named Hou Guowen in front of him spent tens of thousands of taels of silver to buy a prefect who is really lacking.

As the saying goes, 'One year to clear the magistrate, one hundred thousand snowflakes and silver'.

He Guowen, who persisted in the prefect until the fall of the Qing Dynasty, relied on his ability to make money.Not only did he get back all the money he had spent on buying an official, but he also saved the entire Hou family an unprecedented wealth.

Outside the city of Shijiazhuang, more than 20 mu of fertile land is owned by Hou Guowen alone.

In Shijiazhuang City, there are at least [-] shops belonging to Hou Guowen...

These shops alone can bring Hou Guowen a huge wealth of millions every year, not to mention the land rent income that 20 mu of fertile land brings to himself every year.

Therefore, although Hou Guowen, after decades of development, can't be called a "wealthy country", but in the entire Hebei Province, he is definitely the number one rich man.

With so much property and land, it is absolutely necessary to raise a large number of servants and nurses in the chaotic Republic of China where bandits insulted.

After the founding of the Republic of China, one of my sons was very lucky to serve as the head of the Beiyang Army.

With the help of his son, he purchased a large number of weapons and equipment from the army.Coupled with the large number of military instructors sent back by the son.The arrogant Hou Guowen directly organized the guards in his hands into an infantry regiment, equipped not only with rifles and machine guns.It is also equipped with a large number of heavy machine guns and mortars.

that's all,.The regiment that looked after Hou Guowen's home and nursing home became the largest local force around Shijiazhuang invisibly.

Coupled with Hou Guowen's obvious assets and land, he is the most gentry of this generation.

Hou Guowen, who had a heavy army, became the representative of the gentry in this area. If anything happened, the gentry from hundreds of miles around would gather at Hou Guowen's house to discuss countermeasures.

At this moment, the reason why Hou Guowen was furious in front of all the guests regardless of his image was nothing else but a tax payment notice that the local government had just sent to Hou Guowen.

Because Hou Guowen has a total of 20 mu of fertile land under his name, according to the latest "tiered taxation" policy issued by the coalition government, Hou Guowen has to pay a total of 4000 million catties of grain tax to the coalition government, which is a total of 120 million oceans.

To know.Of the 20 mu of fertile land under his name, excluding the rations left to the tenants, it is thankful that there are 3000 million catties of grain left.But the coalition government directly asked him to pay 4000 million catties of grain tax, and his own income is not enough to pay taxes on these fields. Isn't this killing Hou Guowen...

Therefore, after receiving this tax payment notice, Hou Guowen began to lose his temper at home, and immediately invited all the gentry around to discuss countermeasures.

Sitting first at the bottom, the slightly fat middle-aged man stood up first.

He hugged Hou Guowen.After showing respect, he said, "Old man, my family only has 200 mu of land, and I don't have any other shops, so I live on the land rent of 200 mu of land. But now, the government actually asks me to pay [-] million catties of grain tax, you know , My annual land rent income of [-] mu of land is less than [-] million catties of grain. Isn’t the national defense force forcing me to a dead end?”

"Mr. Li is right, the National Defense Force is trying to drive us gentry to a dead end..."

Just when everyone looked angrily.When complaining to each other, I was a Jinshi in the Qing Dynasty.Mr. Zhong, who was very famous in the local area, suddenly said.

"Everyone is quiet, as long as we think about it carefully, the government's intentions are clear. We just refused to implement the 'land reform' just promulgated by the government, and the government increased taxes for us. Isn't that obvious?"

Hearing this, everyone shut their mouths without saying a word.

In the end, Mr. Zhong, who had just spoken, broke the atmosphere in the lobby again.

He said to Hou Guowen: "Master Hou, whether we can keep the land in our hands depends on this time. I hope that Mr. Hou can lead everyone to advance and retreat together, and oppose the tax policy just promulgated by the government."

Under the reminder of Mr. Zhong, dozens of gentry, big and small, quickly turned their attention to Hou Guowen.

Because, among all the people here, Hou Guowen has the most land in his hands.If the government really collects taxes and grains from everyone in accordance with this tax policy, the one who suffers the most is undoubtedly Hou Guowen, who sits at the head of the lobby.

Therefore, everyone seemed to have discussed it, and said to Hou Guowen in unison: "Master Hou, we all listen to you, we will do whatever you say, and advance and retreat together..."

Hou Guowen, who already knew the government's ultimate goal, quickly let out a hint of ruthlessness on his face.

He promised everyone with a satisfied face: "Okay, since everyone thinks highly of me, Hou, then I will take on this important task and lead everyone to advance and retreat together to fight against the government's tax policy aimed specifically at us gentry."

"If the government really disregards our public opinion and resolutely implements their tax policy, then the thousands of people with guns in my hand are not vegetarians. At worst, the fish will die and the net will be broken."

Seeing that everyone's tense hearts suddenly relaxed a lot, Hou Guowen's face suddenly became energetic.

Continue to say loudly: "Since everyone listens to me, I will talk about my first thought first. After everyone goes back, they all wait and see what happens. Don't do anything illegal during this period, and don't let the government find us A chance for trouble."

Thousands of years of Chinese history tell us that the human heart is an elusive thing.

Just when Hou Guowen was looking high-spirited and wanted to continue to perform.A piercing voice suddenly sounded in the lobby.

"Mr. Hou, please forgive the rudeness of the younger generation. Our Wang family has always been a law-abiding people and has never done anything against the government. The tens of thousands of acres of fertile land in the family have also been accumulated bit by bit through the hard work of generations. I don’t have the guts to confront the government. Therefore, I’m here to withdraw from this operation on behalf of our royal family. In addition, I will keep everyone’s secrets about what happened today. I won’t reveal anything…”

As soon as the words fell, an angry curse sounded in the lobby.

"Arrogant boy, you don't have a chance to speak here yet. Besides, it's not your turn to be the master of the royal family, let your father come over and talk to us..."

Facing the continuous sound of cursing and cursing in the lobby, Wang Xuebin, who had been to college, did not explain.

After hugging everyone with a smile on his face, he walked out of the lobby directly under everyone's dumbfounded gaze.

At the same time, several other young representatives in the lobby who came to the meeting on behalf of their families also followed closely and hugged everyone.Walk quickly out of the lobby and imagine everyone taking a stand.

Faced with the sudden change in front of him, Hou Guowen was full of anger.However, he didn't show it, and still pretended to be indifferent and said.

"Don't worry about them, everyone has their own aspirations. After their land is taken away by the government, they will have time to regret it... So, let's continue. Next, I will talk about my second step of thinking..."

After several young people left Hou's house, they unknowingly gathered around Wang Xuebin who was the first to leave.

A young man in a Chinese tunic suit asked first: "Young Master Wang, we people have always listened to you, and you are the only one who has studied in university. You have also been abroad. Tell everyone what you are What do you think, why did you suddenly turn against the Hou family, I don't think what Mr. Hou said is wrong?"

"You know. The Hou family is the biggest gentry of our generation. You are not afraid that he will give you small shoes in the future."

A disdainful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.Wang Xuebin sneered at everyone: "Give me small shoes to wear... Hehe, do you think the Hou family still has this chance?"

Seeing the puzzled expressions on everyone's faces.Wang Xuebin explained: "You all know the invincible National Defense Forces? The National Defense Forces even defeated the Soviets and Japanese, not to mention the more than 2000 people of the Hou family with guns."

"I know this..." The young master of the Li family beside him suddenly interjected.

"Once when I went out, I happened to meet the National Defense Forces for training. Didn't you see that the National Defense Forces of thousands of people carried a gun that I had never seen before. I heard people say that this kind of gun can be like Continuous fire like a machine gun."

"Also, the mortars that the Hou family provided like treasures are equipped with six mortars for every 200 people in the National Defense Forces."

"A regiment of the National Defense Forces is equipped with countless mortars. It is also equipped with at least fifty cannons with barrels thicker than the mouth of a bowl. It looks particularly scary..."

After the shocked expressions slowly appeared on everyone's faces, an older young man suddenly asked: "Young Master Wang, what do you mean, once Mr. Hou pushes the government into a hurry, the government will use the army to enforce it?" The tax policy just enacted..."

"However, the government is not afraid of using the army to cause local chaos and cause large-scale bloody conflicts. You know, this is not a matter of dozens of people, but thousands, or even tens of thousands of people."

After another sneer appeared at the corner of Wang Xuebin's mouth, he said firmly.

"In my opinion, large-scale bloodshed may not happen, but killing chickens and monkeys will definitely happen? You don't even think about it. In the past few years since the establishment of the National Defense Distress, have you seen who the National Defense Difficulty compromised with? What's more, the family guards are not even considered as an army in front of us."

Hearing this, beads of sweat immediately appeared on everyone's foreheads.

Facing Wang Xuebin with lingering fear, he said: "Young Master Wang, I understand. Maybe the government at this moment is waiting for Mr. Hou to resist taxes, and then there is a reason to wipe out the guns of more than 2000 people in Mr. Hou's hands in one fell swoop."

"If it wasn't for you, we would have been completely trapped today. It's too dangerous... I don't know what Master Wang plans to do in the future. After all, the current land tax is so high that we can't bear it?"

Wang said confidently: "Support the government's 'land reform', exchange all the land in its hands for ocean, and then build a cement factory with the help of the government."

"The current government is carrying out large-scale infrastructure construction in various places. As long as we can produce cement, we will never worry about selling it. I have studied the cement industry for several months, and I can say for sure. As long as we invest 100 million oceans, the most Two years later. All costs can be recovered. The next money earned is our pure profit."

"Of course. If you brothers are interested, believe me, Wang Xuebin, you can also use money to invest in shares. I guarantee that the annual income of building a factory is definitely more than that of guarding the land."

Just after Wang Xuebin finished speaking, the eldest son of the Li family who had the best relationship with Wang Xuebin spoke in support: "I believe Wang Xuebin's words, and I will represent the Li family to invest 20 ocean shares. After returning, I will ask my father to go to the county government to hand over all the land , change the door to do business and build factories...."

As young people, they are very receptive to new ideas.

Although there were only three people who finally decided to jointly build a cement plant with Wang Xuebin.but.The remaining few people have their own ideas for making money.For example, Li Jinming, who is the oldest among all the people and has some research on agriculture.The first thing that comes to mind after hearing the words "opening a factory" is the chemical fertilizer that is currently popular throughout North China.

In his eyes, if the effect of chemical fertilizers on increasing agricultural production is as good as the government propagandists say.Then, I can invest huge sums of money to build a small fertilizer factory.At that time, the profits earned will definitely far exceed the land rent.

A few days later, Vice Chairman Mo Bin in Shijiazhuang received the land deeds that these companies voluntarily turned in, and asked the government to give them technical guidance on opening factories.

Anything, as long as the game starts, it will become very easy later.

so.To Mo Bin, he directly used his best possible support for these people to build factories.

Not only provide them with the land they need to build factories free of charge, but also introduce them to relevant industrial personnel to help them establish factories as soon as possible and play an exemplary role.

A week passed in the blink of an eye.Except for a few large households in the past few days, in the next few days, no landlords took the initiative to ask the government to redeem the land in their hands.

After glancing at the subordinates sitting upright in front of him.Mo Bin had already made a decision in his heart.

Facing everyone with a gloomy order, he said: "Since these people are ignorant of current affairs, then don't blame the government for not giving them face... Immediately give all the landlords and gentry who have not paid taxes or redeemed their land. A ticket. It will still be a week, and if you still don’t cooperate after a week, then don’t blame me, Mo Bin, for making an example to others and talking to them with bullets..."

At the same time that the government began to issue fines, Vice Chairman Mo Bin came to the National Defense Army Garrison Headquarters in Shijiazhuang City, which is the headquarters of the Third Army.

Facing his old acquaintance Luo Qiyuan, the commander of the Third Army, Mo Bin didn't hide anything, and said straight to the point: "Commander Luo, you should know about the rampant armed forces in North China. This time I came here to help the Third Army , hit these local armed forces severely, and kill chickens to make an example to monkeys..."

Luo Qiyuan replied very straightforwardly: "Please rest assured, Vice Chairman Mo, I have received an order from the chief executive more than a week ago, and I have the right to cooperate with you to eliminate the local armed forces in North China. Therefore, as long as Vice Chairman Mo gives the order, we promise to send troops..."

After finishing speaking, he looked at Mo Bin and asked with interest: "Vice Chairman Mo, I don't know if the chicken you mentioned is..."

"The Hou family fifty miles north of Shijiazhuang City..." Mo Bin revealed the culprit of this incident without even thinking about it.

"The Hou family... I know this Hou family..." Luo Qiyuan's eyes lit up, and he said.

"As far as I know, although this Hou family is not a wealthy family, the wealth it possesses is definitely beyond our imagination. Otherwise, he would not be able to support more than 2000 people with his own income."

After finishing speaking, he smiled at Mo Bin and said, "If Chairman Mo, you are talking about someone else, I, Luo Qiyuan, will still think that you look down on our third army too much, and let our third army use a sledgehammer to kill. Since it is the Hou family and the Hou family now There are more than 2000 nursing homes in captivity, then our third army will take up this task..."

"At present, there are two regiments stationed in Shijiazhuang, namely the military guard regiment and the 031 regiment. I will immediately order the first and second battalions of the guard regiment to replenish ammunition and prepare for battle. Once you receive your order to attack, the two guards will The battalion will immediately surround Hou's house and destroy it..."

The military headquarters is directly under the guard regiment, and it goes without saying that it is the most elite field infantry regiment of the Third Army.

Using [-] elites to fight against [-] landlords who have almost no actual combat experience is absolutely in line with what Luo Qiyuan said just now, killing chickens with a sledgehammer.

Being able to send out such an elite team to cooperate with his actions is enough to show that Luo Qiyuan attaches great importance to this matter and supports him.

Mo Bin, who quickly showed a relaxed smile on his face, said gratefully: "Thank you, Commander Luo, for your support. I believe that with the cooperation of the army, the coalition government will be able to complete the land reform in North China in the shortest possible time, and eliminate all local armed forces. Tens of millions of people in North China live in harmony with each other."

At this moment, facing the 1000 to [-] million ocean fines issued by the government, Hou Guowen had a bad feeling in his heart.However, when he thought that after paying the fine, the entire family property would shrink by more than half, Hou Guowen's worries were replaced by firmness invisibly.

At the same time, I secretly warned myself in my heart: "The money in the family is all earned by myself, even if I die, I can't take it out..."

Of course, as an old man who used to be a magistrate, Hou Guowen would not be so stupid as not to make any preparations.

Frequently contact all the landlords and gentry around, and ask everyone to be prepared to resist taxes by force.Directly ordered more than 2000 armed servants to enforce martial law around dozens of miles around Hou's house 24 hours a day to prevent accidents. (To be continued..)