Gao Shutong smiled bitterly when he heard this: "I don't know very well... Qixing Company's business in Sichuan has always been unhappy. Before establishing the Materials Bureau, there was a little business, but now there is almost no business."

It would be fine if he didn't mention the Materials Bureau. When he mentioned this, Kong Xiangxi felt as uncomfortable as eating a fly. In this matter, he made a wedding dress for others. After Zhang Lisheng came to power, he stuck almost all the business of Qixing. In fact, this reason is not difficult to understand. Chen Lifu and Chen Guofu secretly established a company called Huamei under the Central Party Department, which took over most of the business of Qixing Company.

Other businesses in Sichuan include Guangmao Xing and Xiangji Company established by Song Ailing. Guangmao Xing mainly works in grain, vegetable oil and salt, while Xiangji Company mainly operates cotton cloth, cotton yarn, tung oil and other businesses. In addition, his son Kong Lingkan serves as the executive director of the Central Information and Translation Bureau, specializing in purchasing weapons and ammunition from abroad. Therefore, Qixing Company does not have many other businesses in Sichuan except for the Sichuan Development Company's business.

There is another layer of grievance in Gao Shutong's words. Repaying Kong Xiangxi and Song Ailing restricted the business development of the Seven Star Company, but they didn't know that Song Ailing had a plan.

"Ru Mu, the Qixing Company is too famous and too noticeable. Why not just shut it down." Xu Kan added a sentence next to it, when he was in Shanghai, Gao Shutong thought he was superior to Song Ailing, and he looked down on them on weekdays. It was not until he became the deputy director of the Ministry of Finance that he had improved, but this was already formed.

But Xu Kan's words were not nonsense. After ending the matter of Seven Stars, Kong Xiangxi discussed with him after failing to take action at the Materials Bureau. He proposed that instead of barely maintaining it, it would be better to close it. When Xu Kan proposed to close Seven Stars, he mentioned a reason that Kong Xiangxi ignored. The reason why Chiang Kai-shek did not hand over the Materials Bureau to him was probably because he expressed dissatisfaction with Seven Stars and used this to warn him. After thinking about it, Kong Xiangxi felt something was right, so he discussed with Song Ailing to decide to end Seven Stars, but this decision had not been notified to Gao Shutong.

After Song Ailing hung up her coat, she returned to the sofa seat. She was just fifty years old this year. She had gained weight and had a lot of wrinkles on the corners of her eyes, but her behavior was still so dignified and elegant.

"I think Zhuang Wenge's intention to drink is not wine," Song Ailing said calmly: "Food control is just a reason. The real focus is on the Executive Yuan's Ministry of Finance. Yongzhi, you must be careful, the third sister has heard from the third sister. Recently, the politicians in the Senate and the inspectors in the Supervision Department have begun to think about impeachment again. I think it is still coming to us."

"Madam is too worried. This time I didn't come to us, but to Zhuang Cultural Revolution. Luo Longji, Zhang Jiluan, and Zuo Shunsheng of the Al Shabaab joined forces to impeach the news system of the three southwestern provinces, believing that this system restricts democracy and requires the opening of news. These people are the guns of others." Kong Xiangxi said as he touched his pocket. He wanted to smoke, but after looking at Song Ailing next to him, he let go. Song Ailing did not allow him to smoke at home, nor did anyone allow him to smoke in front of her.

"Oh," Song Ailing was a little surprised. She went to Shangqiu with Soong Mei-ling and Soong Ching Ling to work in Shangqiu for a while. This happened shortly after she came back: "But be careful, this Zhuang Wenge was uneasy there."

"Mrs. Just said," Xu Kan nodded and said, "There has been a debate on wartime economic policies. I guess Zhuang Wenge's move has two purposes. One is to restore the Chairman's trust in him; the other forces us to come up with wartime economic policies. Mrs. Director Kong, I think this is an opportunity."

"Oh, what opportunity?" Kong Xiangxi was a little surprised and also looked forward to it.

"Since food can be controlled, other materials can also be controlled, especially foreign exchange. The country now needs foreign exchange urgently, but foreign exchange can be traded freely in major banks. This power should be taken to the central bank and private foreign exchange transactions are prohibited." Xu Kan thought, "In addition, the management of imported materials should be strengthened and managed by the Ministry of Finance. The specific approach is to designate or establish one or two companies, and these companies are responsible for import trade."

Kong Xiangxi was not only hesitant when he heard this, but he was not unaware of the huge benefits, but this move endangered the interests of many businesses and the opposition it would be imagined. Even if it were the Southwest Development Team, they would never agree with it.

"A good idea, no loss is a financial expert," Song Ailing nodded and smiled: "This kind of strategy that benefits the country and the people should be implemented long ago. Keting, you can plan carefully and submit a plan as soon as possible."

Xu Kan was overjoyed. Since Song Ailing agreed, Kong Xiangxi could not object. There were two people in this world who dared not object to Kong Xiangxi. These two people were Chiang Kai-shek and Song Ailing, especially Song Ailing. Not only could she reject Kong Xiangxi's decision, but even Chiang Kai-shek had to give her three points of face.

Gao Shutong was a little worried: "Madam, although this method is good, there are too many people involved in it. In addition to the Southwest Development Team, Chen Lifu, Du Yuesheng, Zhang Jingjiang, Yu Qiaqing, Long Yun, and Song Ziwen, they are all engaged in import and export trade. Madam, it may be difficult to sweep them all at once."

Xu Kan had no expression on his face, but he was secretly happy. Who was right in Gao Shutong's opinion, but he mentioned it was not the time. Isn't it for Mrs. Luo to say this at this time to give face to Mrs. Luo? Xu Kan knew that although Song Ailing didn't say anything about Sichuan's move, he was extremely angry in secret, otherwise he wouldn't have called them in such a hurry.

Sure enough, Song Ailing's face darkened and said coldly: "Manager Gao, it's just right, he's going to be the one who beats the rabbits, so that he can't get rid of it. In the midst of the national crisis, he has to carry out drastic reforms. The frontline soldiers were empty, hungry, and the wounded soldiers lacked medical treatment. Why? Because the treasury has no money, he can only print money more, but the result is. Prices soared, and the people complained, and the politicians came to accuse us of no knowledge of the inside story. Since that's the case, it's better to do it thoroughly."

Seeing Gao Shutong's face turned pale, Kong Xiangxi laughed and said, "Madam is right, is this good? Lao Gao, you go down and discuss with Lao Xu, come up with a specific plan, and then talk to Mingsheng and others, and then leave it to the lady for review."

Xu Kan knew that he had issued an order to expel the guest, so he agreed to stand up and say goodbye with Gao Shu. After they left, Kong Xiangxi curled his smile and said to Song Ailing: "Madam, don't be angry. Lao Gao's concerns are not unreasonable, especially Ziwen, although he is in the United States, he always wants to come back. In addition, Zhuang Wenge..."

"I see you are not as brave as a man! If you dare not do it, just leave it alone, but this Executive President!" Song Ailing stood up before Kong Xiangxi finished speaking, and interrupted him: "You said Zhuang Wenge, you, you, don't dare to do anything, from rent reduction to interest rate reduction to food control, what's not done? I tell you, those who are timid will not become a climate! Gao Shutong is already old and has closed the Qixing Company. He also set up two other companies to specialize in import business, so that Ling Wei and Ling Kan can do it. Hear it clearly."

"Okay, okay, please calm down, calm down, and do what you said." Kong Xiangxi nodded and bowed forward to calm down Song Ailing's anger. Song Ailing glanced at him, brushed away his hand, and turned around to the stairs.

Xu Kan acted quickly. In just two days, he drafted a report and handed it over to Kong Xiangxi. According to this report, the Ministry of Finance will order the suspension of foreign exchange transactions of all banks. Only the central bank has the right to carry out foreign exchange business. The management of import business is implemented with an import license system. Any business must be approved by the Ministry of Finance to implement a specialized business for precious luxury goods. The Ministry of Finance designates two companies to implement...

After seeing this, Kong Xiangxi was very satisfied. Xu Kan's cleverness in this plan was that he did not cut off other people's way of living, and implemented a license on ordinary materials, leaving a hole in this way, and specializing in luxury goods with significant profits. Kong Xiangxi has been doing business for so many years and understood this principle. Don't eat meat and soup together, as this will easily attract people's hatred. Kong Xiangxi thought about it, picked up this plan and came to Chiang Kai-shek.

During this period, the front line was generally calm, and both teams were adjusting. The Japanese army expanded its troops extensively, and a large number of soldiers were transferred from the country. Xuzhou, Henan and Nanjing increased their troops, and there were also troops coming one after another. Various materials were landing in Shanghai, Qingdao and Tianjin, and then quickly transported to the front line.

The Chinese team was also rapidly adjusting. The troops heading south filled each carriage. After passing Wuhan, they transferred to Anqing, Jiujiang. Various materials were transported to Hankou through the Yangtze River, and then sent to Zhengzhou, Shangqiu and other places. In the fifth war zone, the troops of the Ninth war zone absorbed a large number of new recruits and were rushing to train. Tanks, cannons and other materials from the Soviet Union were transported to Wuhan along the Xinlan Highway. The 200th Division quickly recovered its strength. Chiang Kai-shek had just ordered the expansion of the 200th Division into the Fifth Army and the establishment of China's first mechanized army.

It was not coincidental when Kong Xiangxi arrived. Chiang Kai-shek was listening to the reports of Wang Xiaoshan and Dai Li. After Wang Xiaoshan arrived at the attendant's room, he was still in charge of intelligence. Chiang Kai-shek was very satisfied with him and specially ordered him to be added to the Whampoa Military Academy, and the sixth student was recorded in the roster, and he was appointed to serve as the deputy director of the Military Affairs Bureau.

“…, the information from Shanghai shows that Vice President Wang’s representative has met Ying Zuo Zhenzhao, but there has not been formal negotiations yet.

Regarding the next battle direction, there were differences between the Japanese North China Front Army and the Chinese Expeditionary Army Headquarters. The North China Front Army believed that if it did not attack Wuhan for the time being, it should first conquer Henan and eliminate the threat from our War One and War Five. The Chinese Expeditionary Army Headquarters believed that Wuhan should be placed into combat targets and attack Wuhan in three ways.

The First Army marched south from Henan and attacked Wuhan along Pinghan Road; the Second Army marched west from Xuzhou and attacked Wuhan from the north bank of the Yangtze River; the Eleventh Army marched to Wuhan from the south bank of the Yangtze River….”

These are the highest intelligence, all from Ligao support and Osawa, especially Ligao support. After the Second Battle of Jinpu Road, Ligao support was promoted to the head of the combat section, responsible for assisting the chief of staff of the North China Front Army to command the entire Japanese army in North China. It can be said that the Supreme Command of China now has a clear understanding of every combat plan of the Japanese army in North China.
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