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Volume 2: The Smoke is Rolling Chapter 77: Advancing with the Times

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    It can be seen from the attitudes of Japan and the United States that war between these two countries is inevitable.

    Americans should be able to see that there is a shadow of China behind Japan, so when Yang Xiaolin told them that China could help the US Army in the Philippines retreat, he still did not behave friendly enough.  But they didn't say anything. This is how it is between countries. If they are bitten by a Chinese dog, they can only say to beat the dog away first, and then settle the score with China. They shout hysterically at China, which will not only make things worse.  It doesn't help, it also loses their gentlemanly demeanor, that's not how the game is played.

    As for the Japanese, let alone them. They pounced on them and bit off a piece of meat from the Americans. They are not full yet and they will never let go until you beat them to death.

    This battle was fought to the satisfaction of both China and Japan. The ultimate goal of Japan was to plunder enough supplies to restore its domestic economy that could no longer heal on its own. Therefore, as long as the United States cannot slow down now, the Japanese will  With the means and experience, give them two or three months to wait until your American fleet arrives from the mainland, and the Philippines will be left with nothing but scorched earth.

    Commander Yang can also safely conduct his exclusive arms business, which is very important to us, especially during this time.  China's development is debt-based development. In fact, this model has been used by others in this era, and that is Serbia.

    In the middle of the 19th century, Serbia adopted an economic model and a political model that are almost the same as those we use now. They also pursued the combination of grassroots democracy and high-level imperial power, and also used debt to advance economic development. As a result, this set of  It didn't work at all in their countries, but it has achieved good results in China. At least economically, we have made the country strong and prosperous quickly.

    The national conditions are different, so the effects are completely different. Serbia is too small. It borrowed a little foreign debt and even mortgaged its tariffs to others. It is so small that if Austria-Hungary or Turkey next to it coughs slightly, it will put down all-round economic development.  Prepare for war.  Therefore, their borrowing eventually turned into more and more debt, and the country's pace was slowed down more and more.

    The advantage China takes is that we have a vast territory and abundant resources.  People dare to lend money to China, and as long as you develop well, it seems that you won't incur a lot of bad debts. Under normal circumstances, people are willing to take the interest and leave the capital with you to continue collecting.

    China is developing very fast, but the central government¡¯s fiscal deficit is completely unknown to the people. That is to say, after signing a large arms order with the French last year, the accounts were settled by the end of the year. The fourth year of the Republic was our only debt since the founding of the country.  A flat year!

    It cannot be said that it is completely balanced. Throughout the year, we borrowed a total of 370 million francs in foreign debt, sold arms to the French for 120 million, and lent nearly 40 million to Nyerere and the Central Asian guys.  Its own tax revenue has reached 200 million.

    For the first time, China's borrowings have become slightly balanced. Without the order from the French, our debt will continue to increase this year.

    ¡°Perhaps in the eyes of some ordinary people, China¡¯s debt balance has nothing to do with them. They didn¡¯t know that Yang Xiaolin owed money. Now that he doesn¡¯t owe money, it doesn¡¯t seem to have a direct impact on their lives.  In fact, it is these ordinary people who are most affected.

    Seeing that the Spring Festival of the fifth year of the Republic was approaching, many people were surprised to discover something that surprised them.  In previous years, as the Chinese New Year approaches, the prices of all goods in department stores begin to increase, and then retail stores outside also follow suit. When prices have almost risen, wages are raised a little after the New Year.

    This seems to have become a common practice in China's development. The government's explanation to the outside world is that people buy more things during the New Year. This reason makes many people think it is right.  But I don¡¯t know why, before the twelfth lunar month of this year, wages have already risen, but the prices of various commodities in department stores are still lying quietly as if they are asleep.

    The first thing many people do after getting their wages is to rush to buy New Year's goods, fearing that they will suffer a loss if the prices are raised too late. Department stores in various places were blocked by crowds for several days, until those people later realized that it was impossible to grab those items again.  When prices rise, the enthusiasm for panic buying subsides slightly.

    When the balance of payments is balanced, the government no longer has to squeeze money from the people's pockets to pay off the debt. As we open up the European arms market, as Lao Ni starts his long march, as the countries in Central Asia and the United Kingdom one by one  When people start guerrilla warfare, our business will inevitably grow bigger and bigger.

    " Let Japan and the United States fight at this time. We don't care whether it can beat the United States. At least the United States lost this opportunity. We occupied the market first.  This action we did was not hidden. Yang Xiaolin believed that the Americans could see it and the British knew it too.

    The British definitely don¡¯t want to cause trouble now, so without our direct intervention, although they shouted fiercely and had a very fierce attitude, they showed no action.  As for the United States, the United States is really hesitant about sending troops.??Time.

    Although the Americans cannot swallow this breath, their domestic isolationist policy has been rampant for decades. It is really not a simple matter to send troops. What's more, they are worried that if they send troops, if the British do not help, they will have to face it alone.  The entire Asian Union.

    Although China has not said what they have done to China and the Asian Alliance during this period, the Americans themselves know it.  The Chinese promised not to intervene, but the United States has a guilty conscience.  Although the British shouted to help them, the Americans did not believe them. The United States was not Japan. Again, they understood the British as they understood themselves.

    Amid the hesitation of the United States, the Philippines fell into the hands of the Japanese day by day.  Little Japan also did what they told China. On one side is the army advancing, and on the other side are various cargo ships coming from Japan. They even spent a lot of money to lease several Chinese islands in Taiwan, and even Chinese fishing boats.  They were all hired and worked hard to bring supplies from the Philippines to Japan.  Little Japan now only hates that its ship is too small and cannot carry the entire Philippines to Japan.

    On February 10, the fifth year of the Republic of China, seeing one of their good overseas model colonies reduced to scorched earth by the Japanese, Americans finally could no longer remain silent, and the United States officially declared war on Japan in the international community.

    Until this time, the Asian Alliance has not made any statement. China is just condemning Japan's provocative behavior against the United States. Condemnation is condemnation, just like what Yang Xiaolin said to Matsubara-kun in advance, I say mine, and you continue to beat yours.  The Japanese attack was still continuing, and seeing that the British seemed to be just paying lip service, Songyuan suddenly became a little more courageous. He sent a telegram to Yang Xiaolin and asked if he could go to India now.

    It is clear that Japan is so hungry that it dares to go to the wolf's den to grab food. Indonesia is not the Philippines now. There is only one United States in the Philippines, but Indonesia has the power of many countries.  Yang Xiaolin finally told Nao Shang Songyuan that this question is really hard to answer, so why don't you try it first.

    If there is still no reaction from Japan and the British, Commander Yang will know what to do.  This possibility is very small. If the British really want to take action, they have to hold it back for Japan.

    It¡¯s almost Chinese New Year again, and the city of Beijing is getting lively again.  With the experience of previous years, Beijing seems to be less chaotic this year.  Some factories in the suburbs with slightly better conditions have turned their factory buildings into dormitories for people who come to visit relatives from out of town.

    It may sound a bit weird, but in fact, dormitories like this are very popular.

    First of all, the lighting conditions are very good, and the place is not very crowded. Although there is a smell of engine oil that cannot be removed, it is cheap, and you can live in an ocean for three days.  The same is true for some schools and non-governmental organizations. They use this period to rent out their own places, either to gain some popularity for their organizations, or to make money. Although the purposes are different, in many cases they really provide accommodation for tourists coming to Beijing.  The problem is no longer a burden.

    There are also vendors on the street. Not only are there more and more vendors, but they also sell more and more varieties.

    Mr. Kolchak looked at the busy and happy smiles on the faces of the Chinese people on the streets of Beijing. His mood was very complicated. He had just returned from Russia. In Kiev and St. Petersburg, people's lives were different.  .  Sitting opposite him is Mr. Desi Jian Snovich, who is now Chinese and has a Chinese name called Shi Weiqi.

    Mr. Kolchak really looked down on people like Mr. Deshjian Snovich. He believed that anyone who abandoned his motherland was abominable no matter what.  A real Russian should be like Budyonny.

    "Is there any way to do what I want you to do for me?"

    Kolchak really didn¡¯t want to talk about it. If it weren¡¯t for Russia, he wouldn¡¯t want to sit with this guy.

    Mr. Deshjian Snovich looked at him and smiled slightly: "Kolchak, I want you to do something."

    Kolchak suppressed the unhappiness in his heart: "Listen, you are a guy who has forgotten his homeland. When I came to you, I hoped that you could do something for Russia!"

    Desijiansnovich waved his hand gently: "I know. But I really want you to be quiet with me. Let's close our eyes and listen to the sounds outside with our ears, okay? Kolchak,  Just for a moment.¡±

    Kolchak looked at him and finally closed his eyes.

    "What did you hear? The loudest sound?"

    ¡°It¡¯s just a guy selling Italian leather goods, nothing special.¡±

    Kolchak opened his eyes after speaking: "Answer me now, I need you to provide us with arms. You can do this now, don't refuse!"

    Mr. Desijian Snovich looked at Kolchak and finally stood up: "I know that man who sells leather goods. I have known him for five years. Chapter 2He just came to Beijing this year and was cleaning the floor of our Russian Embassy.  The next year, he went to the street to sell bags by himself. At that time, he was selling bags and satchels.  Later, his cry changed to selling leather bags, because satchels were no longer easy to sell.  This year he opened a small shop opposite my company. What he sells is not leather bags but leather goods, Italian leather goods.  "(To be continued)
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