Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

Republic of China Merchants Bureau

When he first heard about Mo Bin's question, Wang Xuebin did have this thought in his mind, wondering if the coalition government had some ulterior secrets.After all, the just-concluded land redemption is in front of everyone.

However, after listening to Mo Bin's explanation, his nervous heart immediately relaxed.He replied with an embarrassed smile.

"Vice Chairman Mo, although I don't know the specific situation, I can make a rough estimate. There are at least two hundred families like my Wang family in North China. They are richer than my Wang family, just like Hou Guowen. , There are also about [-] families. In addition to those small landlords and gentry who hold hundreds of thousands of oceans in their hands. In the entire North China, the liquidity in the hands of these gentry is at least [-] million oceans."

"[-] million oceans, how come there are so many?" Hearing this, even Mo Bin, who had seen Li Guosheng's big hand, couldn't help but let out an exclamation.

Wang Xuebin explained calmly: "Vice Chairman Mo, the reason why we have so much money is mainly related to our Chinese character."

Seeing the interested expression on Mo Bin's face slowly, Wang Xuebin continued to speak.

"If you put it in a foreign country, as long as your family has working capital, you will use it for investment. However, we Chinese are different. After earning money, the first thought is to dig a cellar and hide the money."

"Take my father as an example. The annual rent income of our [-] mu of fertile land is about [-] to [-] yuan. After the necessary expenses, we can save at least [-] yuan a year. After my father saved most of his life, I started the business. Millions of foreign funds from cement factories. Over time, these people gradually own a huge amount of wealth in their hands."

After listening to the explanation.Mo Bin's calm heart has been completely activated.

Seemingly forgetting that Wang Xuebin sitting in front of him is not a government official, he said excitedly.

"[-] million oceans. You said that if we can encourage the gentry to take out all [-] million oceans and build various factories in North China. How prosperous will the whole of North China be..."

Speaking of this, Mo Bin seemed to have thought of something, and continued to say excitedly: "No, there is no need for [-] million oceans at all, only [-] million oceans are needed, and the entire North China will become full of factories, and industry and commerce will also develop like never before."

After finishing speaking, he thanked Wang Xuebin who brought good news to him twice in a row: "Xuebin, you don't know. You brought me another great news. In the future, the whole North China will be truly prosperous and strong, at least You have [-]% of the credit."

Wang Xuebin hurriedly said modestly: "Vice Chairman Mo, you are too much..."

"As a Chinese, especially a Chinese who has been abroad and seen developed countries in Europe and the United States, I always want to see my country prosperous and strong. Because only in this way, we will not be looked down upon when we go out and be able to reconcile with China. Others are equal and not discriminated against by Europeans and Americans."

Mo Bin replied with deep empathy: "You are right. Only when the country is prosperous and strong, can we raise our heads and proudly say that we are Chinese after we go abroad."

After finishing speaking, he asked Wang Xuebin, whom he liked more and more: "Xuebin, as far as I know, you have not only been abroad, but also a college student. From your point of view, what can you do to guide these gentry and landlords?" .The money I keep in my hands is used to open factories or start businesses, so that North China will be completely prosperous..."

Mo Bin originally just asked casually with an attitude of giving it a try.I never thought that I could get any answer from Wang Xuebin's mouth.After all, there are too many things involved in this question.And it's very complicated.

However, what Mo Bin did not expect was that Wang Xuebin fell into deep thought very carefully because of this question.

For a while, Mo Bin was also affected by this and fell into thinking.

The two of them sat quietly for 5 minutes before Wang Xuebin slowly woke up from his thoughts.

Seeing Mo Bin quickly look at himself full of testing eyes, Wang Xuebin replied without the slightest stage fright: "Vice Chairman, I think that if the government wants to achieve this goal, it must start from three aspects."

The look of interest on E Mobin's face became even stronger, and he fixed his eyes on Wang Xuebin in front of him, to see if Wang Xuebin could give a satisfactory answer and help him solve the problem.

"The first aspect I'm talking about is to do a good job of publicity, so that all the landlords and gentry understand the truth that if you keep the money in your own hands, no matter how much money you have, it will be eaten up. The more important thing is because money It will always depreciate in value, and keeping money at home, even if you don’t use it, means that your assets will shrink again.”

"Second, set up a model in every region of North China, let these landlords and gentry with huge sums of money know that opening a factory and engaging in business is definitely a lucrative business, and attract them through huge profits."

Hearing this, Mo Bin's first thought was that the Wang Xuebin sitting in front of him was not a young man in his 20s, but a mature politician in his 50s or [-]s.Because the two methods he mentioned were right to the point, and even he himself was not as thoughtful as he was.

Thinking of this, Mo Bin wished to know the third thought in Wang Xuebin's mind immediately.

Facing Wang Xuebin, he asked eagerly: "What about the third idea?"

"The third idea is that the government should set up a special department to guide the landlords and gentry to engage in business and commerce. Because even if they want to make money in business and commerce, they have limited knowledge and knowledge. They don't know what kind of factory to run or what kind of business to do. It can prevent several identical factories from appearing in one place at the same time, avoid duplication of resources, and cause vicious competition."

"Okay, well said..."

At this time, Mo Bin's feeling for Wang Xuebin was not just that of love and appreciation, but that he wanted to take this talent in front of him for his own use and let him help him develop the industry and commerce in North China.

After a short hesitation, Mo Bin said: "Xuebin, I found that if your head is not used for politics, it is a waste. How about it, are you interested in working in the government? I dare not say anything else. The deputy director of a department is still I can assure you."

No matter how much Wang Xuebin accepts new things, the fear and admiration for officialdom in China since ancient times is still deeply rooted in everyone's heart.

So, after hearing Mo Bin's words.Wang Xuebin's heart moved subconsciously.

However, he replied with a calm face on the surface: "Vice Chairman. You are not joking. You know, I am not a government employee. And I don't have any political experience."

After all, Wang Xuebin is a little tender. On the surface, Wang Xuebin did not give any positive answer.However, Mo Bin, who is like an old fox, already felt from this answer that Wang Xuebin's heart was already moved in front of him.

After a strange smile flashed on the corner of his mouth, Mo Bin said firmly: "Nothing is impossible. Back then, I was also an ordinary citizen without any status. Because of the trust of the commander-in-chief, I was directly appointed as a government deputy. Until now The current deputy chairman of the coalition government."

"You have to remember that in our National Defense Forces and the coalition government, as long as you are talented, no matter who you were born in, you will be reused."

After finishing speaking, Mo Bin resolutely said: "That's it. I will give you a month to prepare and arrange the family affairs and the two factories. After one month, I will go to the Shijiazhuang Provincial Government to report the specific position. I will go to the general manager in person. Report to the commander-in-chief and let the commander-in-chief arrange it. I believe that the commander-in-chief will definitely not waste your talent."

Wang Xuebin just left the provincial government with excitement.

Mo Bin also left Shijiazhuang and boarded a military column heading for Taiyuan.

In Li Guosheng's temporary office in Taiyuan, seeing the excited Mo Bin in front of him, Li Guosheng said directly: "So happy."There must be good news.Vice Chairman Mo, it makes me happy to say it.

Mo Bin sat directly on the stool opposite Li Guosheng and reported: "Boss, I really made you guess right. There are three good news in total."

"First, the land reform in North China has achieved phased results. The land reform can be successfully completed in three months at the latest."

"Second. More than [-]% of the more than [-] local armed forces scattered in North China have been disbanded."

"Third, in Shijiazhuang, I will find for you a talent who can make North China's economy flourish rapidly."

Li Guosheng didn't take the first two pieces of good news to heart.Because these two results have already been expected by Li Guosheng.

Therefore, Li Guosheng directly focused on the last piece of good news, and asked Mo Bin with interest: "Talents, but talents who can make North China's economy prosper quickly... Vice Chairman Mo, follow me Tell me, who is it that makes you admire so much..."

Under Li Guosheng's watchful eyes, Mo Bin told the things between himself and Wang Xuebin in as much detail as possible, especially Wang Xuebin's three strategies for developing industry and commerce, and told Li Guosheng in front of him almost verbatim.

"Hearing what you said, this Wang Xuebin is really a great talent in developing business." Li Guosheng thought deeply.

"Not to mention anything else, just say that Wang Xuebin can be ruthless and set up a cement factory and a textile factory with all his property, which shows that this Wang Xuebin has a very vicious vision. In the process of the government investing heavily in infrastructure construction, the establishment of a cement factory is definitely a must. A lucrative deal."

"Not to mention the textile factory. Hebei is a large cotton-producing province. According to previous years, the cotton produced must be transported to Shanxi and the south before it can be spun into cotton cloth. If a textile factory can be established in Shijiazhuang, the first step is to There is no need to worry about the supply of goods. As for the sales, there is no need to worry. It is certain that as long as this textile factory develops and grows, not only the three northeastern provinces, but even the people in the Far East will become his customers..."

Seeing the admiring expression on Li Guosheng's face, Mo Bin asked with a smile: "Boss, when I came here, I promised him the position of deputy director of a government department. I don't know if you think he is qualified... "

"Deputy Director, I'm too young... We have a shortage of talents in our staff, and we finally came across one, so we must reuse it..." Li Guosheng said excitedly.

Then, he asked Mo Bin: "By the way, you can say the third opinion put forward by Wang Xuebin again..."

Mo Bin nodded and said: "Wang Xuebin's third idea is that the government should set up a branch under the Ministry of Industry, which is responsible for guiding the landowners and gentry who hold a lot of money to engage in industry and commerce. Landlords and gentry are trained to avoid detours. In addition, this department has another important task, which is to regulate all industries and commerce in a place, and prevent many people from looting a project and reusing resources..."

Hear here.The first idea in Li Guosheng's mind was the China Merchants Bureau established under the government by major local governments in later generations in order to develop the economy.

because.What Wang Xuebin said in front of him is almost the same as that of China Merchants in later generations.

After a short thought, he affirmed to Mo Bin: "Wang Xuebin's third opinion is very pertinent. It can be implemented immediately... My opinion is that this department is called China Merchants Bureau, which is independent of the Ministry of Industry and directly under the coalition government. Tube."

"From the current point of view, China Merchants can only have one task, and that is to do everything possible to let the landowners and gentry who hold a lot of money in North China take the initiative to use the money to set up factories and engage in commercial activities, so that North China's economy can develop."

"China Merchants Bureau. China Merchants...the name is good...Commander-in-Chief, as soon as this department appears and you hear the three characters in the name of China Merchants, you will understand the meaning of our establishment of China Merchants.....I completely agree with the establishment of China Merchants Bureau, to guide the local people to invest in their own factories and businesses, to develop industry and commerce..." Mo Bin said excitedly, his eyes lit up.

Li Guosheng shook his head, and then added: "Vice Chairman Mo, in my mind. Besides guiding local gentry to invest in industry and commerce, the China Merchants Bureau also has an important function, which is to attract investment from other places. Our investment environment advantages, resource advantages, huge consumption advantages, and even tax advantages, go to other places or even abroad to attract businessmen to come to us to set up factories."

"Be clear. The establishment of large and small factories will not only enrich our country's manufacturing industry. The coalition government will no longer need to worry about taxation, and it will also solve the employment problem."

"After the completion of the land reform, although the farmers who hold the land can get rid of poverty and no longer live in the days of starvation. However, it is absolutely impossible to become rich only by relying on the land in their hands. If you want to be rich, you must farm You have to go to the factory to work and get paid. Only in this way will the common people really have money to spend..."

"So, another benefit of vigorously developing industry and commerce is to increase employment and increase the income of ordinary people in disguise."

"When the people's income is high, the government's annual investment in the people can be relatively reduced. On the other hand, it can also be said to increase another revenue of the government's finances in disguise..."

At this moment, Mo Bin's face was shocked besides shock.

He did not expect that Li Guosheng, who was so outstanding in the military, would have such insights in economic development and civil affairs.

After some thought and analysis, I immediately agreed with what Li Guosheng said.He replied excitedly to Li Guosheng: "President, I understand. After I go back, I will immediately summon all the government's economic experts to list all the functions of China Merchants in the shortest possible time, and I will hand it over to you for the final analysis." decide."

After finishing speaking, he continued to ask Li Guosheng: "It's just, Chief, according to what you said, after the establishment of the China Merchants Bureau, it will have a huge role in promoting the development of the local economy, and it is also a very powerful department. I don't know about this Do you plan to be the director of the China Merchants Bureau..."

Li Guosheng replied without the slightest hesitation: "My candidate is Wang Xuebin you just mentioned. Since this Wang Xuebin is a talent, we must reuse him. In addition, China Merchants is a newly established department. Fighting spirit, ambitious young people lead the team, only in this way can China Merchants play its due role.”

"Of course, if you are worried about entrusting such a large department to a young man to manage, after all, Wang Xuebin has no administrative experience. You can transfer two experienced people from other departments to serve as Wang Xuebin's deputy."

"In a word, no matter what position you give Wang Xuebin, the big and small matters of the China Merchants Bureau must be managed by Wang Xuebin. To be able to come up with three investment strategies in such a short period of time, this Wang Xuebin is definitely not an ordinary person."

A week later, although the China Merchants Bureau directly under the coalition government has not yet been formally established, the appointment of Wang Xuebin has been sent to the Wang family compound outside Shijiazhuang.

Seeing the appointment document with the official seal of the coalition government in his hand, although the old father didn't know how big an official the director of the China Merchants Bureau was.However, no matter what, his son became an official.

Regardless of Wang Xuebin's objection, he took the appointment document directly. In the eyes of the old father, this thing, like an ancient imperial decree, was enshrined in front of the ancestral tablet of the Wang family and began to worship the ancestors.

Because of this letter of appointment, the entire Wang family compound slowly calmed down after a full day of chaos.

Back in the study, the old father, whose face was always covered with a smile, finally said: "Bin'er, you haven't told me how big an official this Director of the China Merchants Bureau is. Is there a county magistrate from our county..."

Although he thought his father's question was funny, Wang Xuebin, who was also full of excitement in his heart, explained in as much detail as possible: "Father, you know that the Nanjing National Government... This China Merchants Bureau is a department directly under the coalition government, just like the Nanjing National Government. The Ministry of Agriculture under the government. As for the Bureau of Industry and Commerce that I am serving as, it is almost the same as the Minister of Agriculture..."

"To put it more clearly, if I, the director of the Industrial and Commercial Bureau, is down in the future, I will be able to be the governor of at least one province. As for the county chief you mentioned, it is much lower than the director of my son..."

"Such a big official..." The old father was stunned.

After he reacted, he said directly to himself: "No, our royal family has never had such a big official, I have to pay homage to the ancestors again, and let the ancestors bless you... .." (to be continued..)