General Manager Jiang went into seclusion again. For this result, the senior generals of the Zhejiang Army were disappointed and fully prepared. Among them, Jiang Baili is the most slippery. The key is that he knows a lot and has a wide range of knowledge. He is not only familiar with military affairs, but also has knowledge of art, literature, philosophy, and new ideas. It is almost impossible for military officers of the Republic of China, especially senior generals, to be scholars like Jiang Baili who know four or five foreign languages ??and are proficient in Japanese, English and German. Most of them have the same character and style as big bosses. People like Feng Yuxiang are the role models of orthodox officers. By comparison, the cultural level of the Zhejiang Army is considered high. But no one is more powerful than Jiang Fangzhen, who wrote a biography. There is a limit to Uwen Guangji. In front of Wang Xueqian, Jiang Fangzhen still had to cheer up to avoid being trapped by Wang Xueqian's ideological trap. It is a pity that Jiang Fangzhen failed this time, but such a failure is not a bad thing for him. Jiang Fangzhen has one more military research project, the importance of air superiority for future wars. As he thinks more and more about three-dimensional strategy, I believe that in a few years, he will reach the peak of his life in terms of strategy and tactics. President Jiang has failed, the others forget it, go to bed early. Even the well-informed Chen Shaokuan is a little afraid of meeting Wang Xueqian. The shadow of his soul being crushed makes him always feel aggrieved and depressed as he lives in oppression. However, Chen Shaokuan was also anxious and uncomfortable inside. Watching the cruiser Sappho being dragged into the slipway of the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau, there was no sign of any repairs. Chen Shaokuan thought that after winning the battle, the spoils would naturally belong to the Zhejiang Army. When the Zhejiang Army has a 10,000-ton cruiser enter the navy, it will not only improve its strength a little bit. But the kind of high prestige and domineering. He has been waiting for this day for a long time, but unfortunately Wang Xueqian refused to let his dream come true. The same is true for the army. The artillery has no chance to perform. It is already holding its breath and watching the air force's treatment as it is supported by key support, it will divide the military expenditures that are not abundant in the first place. The Army has also come up with plans to develop tanks and armored vehicles. "It's a pity that these plans and plans are all shelved on Wang Xueqian's desk, with no sign of approval. In fact, most people have already guessed Wang Xueqian¡¯s intention. Military expenditures are so small to begin with. Everyone wants to be involved in big projects and wants money and people. How can there be enough? In the end, we can only let it go. Good steel must be used on the blade, and the same goes for military spending. It must be spent where it should be spent most. In Wang Xueqian's mind, there are only two areas worthy of his attention, and they will continue to pay attention to them for a long time. One is the air force, but it is still weak now. It defeated the British ocean fleet in an almost lucky battle, but in fact its combat effectiveness is not It is as high as outsiders imagine; the second is the reserve force, which is the top priority for the development of the army, and it cannot be completed in one or two years. It requires ten or twenty years of preparation. After the outbreak of the European War, Germany was able to expand its army by three million or more within a few months. When these people are pulled out, they can go to the battlefield and create the myth of the German Army. During World War II, Germany was even able to expand its army by tens of millions. What potential does this have for a country with a population of only 70 to 80 million? The population base of the Republic of China is the largest in the world. Wang Xueqian asked for nothing else, as long as the Republic of China can have 30 million reserve militiamen. When the time comes, cutting Japan down will just be like playing. Playing with disabled Japanese every minute. If we really have this confidence, we will take advantage of the opportunity of World War II and the Republic of China will not bully others, which will already make people want to burn incense. During the Anti-Japanese War, why did the Kuomintang feel powerless more than a year after the war broke out? The long-term training of the Central Army was exhausted, causing the combat effectiveness of the frontline troops to plummet. In fact, the equipment at that time was not much worse than in the early days of the Anti-Japanese War. The biggest reason is the supply of soldiers. The soldiers recruited in areas controlled by the "Kuomintang" are almost all farmers, handicraftsmen, and students without any military experience. When these people go to the battlefield, not only will they not be able to complete the campaign objectives, but they will also become a burden to the veterans, who can only consume the veterans without limit. The main reason why veterans cannot lead new recruits and explode combat effectiveness in a short period of time. You can only rely on courage to consume a small number of Japanese troops. This approach is to waste the national energy in a battle that is destined to be unsustainable, but will only become weaker and weaker. But what if the "Kuomintang" back then had 5 million reserve soldiers with an established military training tradition after the war broke out? As a supplementary soldier, if you have basic army military literacy, can you join the army and go to the battlefield? If nothing else, Shanghai and Japan may not be able to be defeated. As for industry, if an agricultural country wants to unleash its war potential and increase hard economic indicators, the best way is to focus on three points: heavy industry and military industry.??Energy industry. To put it more simply, there are three indicators: steel, coal and electricity. With these three indicators going up, there is no reason why industry cannot develop, and there is no reason why the war potential cannot be profound. War is about consumption, and steel and energy are consumed capital. Even if it is a mistake to focus on developing these things, the outcome will not be bad. At least if it is done for the purpose of preparing for war, it will bring endless benefits. Wang Xueqian kept all these things in his heart and thought them through. No one could try to trick him. Develop a navy? It is not impossible to do thankless things in any relatively peaceful period. As long as the national strength allows, going to the ocean is a sign of a strong country. But in the Republic of China, this was a prodigal act, a waste of money. The cost of building a battleship. Japan spent 12 million U.S. dollars to build a Nagato battleship, which is enough to train 500,000 reserve militiamen. The total cost of completing sea trials and integrating it into the navy is as high as 20 million yen, which is enough to train 500,000 reserve militiamen. Ten thousand reserve militiamen. There are one million more troops inside and outside. Why do we need battleships? As far as Wang Xueqian is concerned, within twenty years, the Republic of China will not be able to add a cruiser with a tonnage of more than 3,000 tons. These flashy things will not be able to close the gap with the Japanese Navy. Of course, this requires a prerequisite, and the Republic of China is up to him. "However, if Chen Shaokuan knew about this kind of thoughts, he would definitely be upset, and he might even have thoughts of rebellion. But Wang Xueqian won¡¯t care. The reason why he is interested in submarines is because submarines now, or for a long time to come, at least for about thirty years, are not an offensive weapon, but a defensive weapon. It is a good choice for offshore defense. Especially in the most important economic zones in the southern part of the Republic of China, there are many islands and reefs around the coastline, making it easy for submarines to hide. As long as there is enough threat to the shipping lanes to make the navies of hostile countries nervous, the role of submarines has already been demonstrated. Such a submarine does not need to sail thousands of kilometers to the distant deep sea. It can just lie down near the sea and wait for prey to hit it. Whether it is good luck or waiting for the rabbit, the development of large submarines is the same for Wang Xueqian anyway. Tasteless. Like the large warships of the navy, they cannot deal a fatal blow to their opponents, but they cost a lot of money and military expenditures. In fact, Wang Xueqian sometimes considers in his heart, how long will it take for him to ascend that throne? Two years or three years? For him, the outcome may come after the Zhifeng War. It will be easier for him if he has a certain international reputation. For him, if he wants to build his reputation domestically, he cannot be careless internationally either. He must spare no effort to build his reputation all the way to the bottom. At present, Wang Xueqian is still the noisy, tough, and sometimes unreliable local governor. Perhaps he should add a prefix, such as progressive, enlightened, and strongest adjectives. But he has begun to focus on the whole country, and the only thing that troubles him is how to master the overall situation. Unification, at least in name only, is not difficult. The Zhejiang Army will continue to develop for two years, and it will not be difficult to expand the army to 400,000. It is not difficult to conquer the Jianghuai River Basin. By bribing and alienating northern warlords, there is no shortage of money. The difficult thing is how many people will listen to his orders once he reaches the pinnacle of power. Unlike Li Yuanhong, Cao Kun, and Feng Guozhang, when they were at the local level, their strength was definitely first-rate. After they entered Yanjing City, they became alone. Especially Cao Kun, his decrees are almost ineffective even outside Zhili. Li Yuanhong was even worse. He was first put under house arrest by Yuan Shikai for several years. After Yuan Shikai died, he was crippled by Duan Qirui. What does such a head of state mean in front of you? To put it bluntly, even though Cao Kun moved into the Presidential Palace, he made a dead end for himself and trapped his life to death. Cao Kun in Yanjing is already a tiger in a cage. He has teeth and claws, but he cannot tear open the cage made of steel. If you are destined to become a dragon, then you must have a wide space. Even if there is not, you must create such a world. Fortunately, Wang Xueqian, who was in a high position, did not feel extreme pressure. He could still be a sober bystander in the political arena of the Republic of China for a period of time with a relaxed mood. With this mentality, he participated in an exclusive interview with The New York Times. This kind of exclusive interview is very rare among American politicians. It is a supreme honor and recognized by mainstream society. However, Wang Xueqian accidentally discovered an acquaintance, Lawrence, in the New York Times interview team. "Why is this guy here?" Wang Xueqian just secretly expressed surprise in his heart, and then smiled and said to the reporter: "This is Mr. Pitt, I am Wang Xueqian." "A very beautiful manor-style building, I don't know are you in birthAre you a person who enjoys it? "Pete asked the first question slyly. Inadvertently, the other party started the interview. But Wang Xueqian is an old man, and he will never be caught by the other party. Instead, he smiled and said: "According to American tradition, I should be there Before the interview, tell a joke to lighten the mood. " "Sigh" As a senior reporter, Pete felt cold. Under Wang Xueqian's gentle smile, he could see the wisdom of everything, which made him hit a soft nail from the beginning. Pete was secretly annoyed, he seemed to underestimate the enemy too much. , and thought that Wang Xueqian, who was younger than him, would be easy to deal with. But Wang Xueqian had already told his story: "I have lived in the United States for nearly ten years, and there is a well-known story in New York about the driving skills of Chinese people. very bad. I didn¡¯t believe it. During my graduation year, I borrowed a classmate¡¯s Ford car and went to the port to buy a ferry ticket back home. In the port area, on such a wide road, I accidentally discovered that there was a car facing me. The car was driving towards me. At that time, I carefully identified my location and confirmed that there was no violation of traffic regulations. " Having said this, Wang Xueqian paused, and Peter asked cooperatively: "Then what's next? " "I bumped into a fire hydrantand dreamed about angels. ¡± This scene seemed to bring back Wang Xueqian¡¯s beautiful memories. That was what he thought when he woke up. He was lying in the hospital, and then a delicate face appeared, as young as a fruit rich in moisture. , which made him unable to forget. Pete, who was affected by the emotion, immediately fell forward with laughter. In fact, the story was not funny, it was just an affectation by the newsman. But Wang Xueqian¡¯s subsequent words were a bit cold: ¡°Maybe I brought this tradition with me. When the Republic of China came, the plane flown by my soldier and the bombs he carried on the plane were loaded onto British warships. " "Well done! " Peter was as excited as a fan watching a game at a baseball stadium, subconsciously reacting to a good ball. But then he felt that there was a lot of hidden information in it. He calmed down and cold sweat broke out on his forehead. He was attracted by Wang Xueqian's tone from beginning to end. How can we continue with the interview now that we have been influenced? ¡°He is a hero. " "Yes, this is the first soldier of the Republic of China Air Force to die in battle. We will build a monument soon to commemorate his bravery. "Wang Xueqian glanced at Peter with a smile and continued: "I'm afraid you don't know the reason why I told this story. In the United States, the Chinese have the lowest income. Even a cheap Ford car is a luxury for them. It is not that they are not good at driving, but that they do not have the opportunity to drive. This is a kind of prejudice with colored glasses. I don¡¯t know what Mr. Pitt thinks? " Pete, who was forced into a corner, was panicked and looked at Lawrence with pleading eyes. Lawrence sighed in his heart. Don't think that reporters are powerful. In front of scheming politicians, they are just toys to be played with. The interviewer on the opposite side In the deadlock, he could only stand up and smooth things over: "There is still a little time to prepare before the interview. Mr. Pitt, please familiarize yourself with the following interview transcript. " "OK. "Pete breathed a sigh of relief. The pressure Wang Xueqian put on him made him feel breathless. Pete, who had rich interview experience, was shocked. The politicians of the Republic of China were too difficult to deal with. He deeply felt that Even interviewing members of Congress in the United States is not as difficult as Wang Xueqian (~^~).