Chapter 2906

After solving the problems of executors and funding, all that remains is logistics. For large-scale military operations that may last for several years, combat supplies such as ordnance, ammunition, food, grass, tents, etc. are the most important supplies.

Some of these materials can be purchased nearby. For example, military rations can be purchased in rice-rich countries such as Annan and Champa. Some combat ships can also be built at the shipyards of Cam Ranh Port and Manila Port.

However, military products such as guns and ammunition, which have strict restrictions on their origin, can basically only be shipped from various arsenals located on Hainan Island. Considering that the future battlefield is very far away from Hainan Island and it is difficult to complete immediate supply, it must be done in

Before taking action, a considerable amount of inventory must be prepared for each force in the South China Sea.

However, Bai Kesi, who is in charge of industry, is still on his way back south at this time. Regarding the issue of arms production, these people here cannot discuss the specific details. They can only ask the Ministry of National Defense to first collect specific requirements from the various troops participating in the operation in the South China Sea, and then submit them.

Production plans are formulated by relevant departments.

There is no need to rush in this aspect of production tasks. There are still large stocks of various ordnance and ammunition in the arsenals inland of Hainan Island. At that time, part of the inventory can be allocated to meet the needs of the operation.

At this point in the discussion, the Executive Committee has basically agreed to take a new round of expansion actions in the South China Sea. Only some specific implementation details remain to be further discussed. However, these details will not affect the overall situation, as long as the Executive Committee makes a decision

, then the war machine will soon start running again.

After the meeting, everyone left one after another. Tao Donglai stopped Ning Qi and said that he still had something to discuss.

"Now that the matter has been settled, you should take some time to personally grasp the related publicity work." Tao Donglai tapped his fingers lightly on the table, while he was sorting out his thoughts: "The South China Sea has been peaceful for a long time.

Time has passed, and the public's acceptance of war may be lower than before. We must guide the direction of public opinion and not let domestic public sentiment hold us back."

Ning Qi nodded and said, "I'll hold a meeting with the editors-in-chief of each newspaper later to arrange the work. What do you think is a better tone this time?"

Tao Donglai said: "Let's use escorting commercial shipping as the theme! Whether it's pirates or Western colonial armed forces, in short, set a target. The so-called righteousness is in hand and the world is ours. We must be clear about the actual consequences that our actions will bring to our country.

interests, so it is easier to gain support from the public."

Ning Qi said: "This theme is good. Since commercial shipping is mentioned, we should also publicize the issuance of war bonds. In this way, private capital can smoothly invest in the purchase of bonds and intervene in the expansion of foreign territory.

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"It makes sense." Tao Donglai agreed with Ning Qi's proposal: "Individuals and institutions that are actively investing can also do a wave of publicity to let the public see the benefits of fully supporting the country. Regarding this aspect

Regarding resources, you can discuss it with Schneider first, he must have some reliable customers there."

"Don't worry, Schneider will definitely take the initiative to come to me first about this matter." Ning Qi responded confidently.

Tao Donglai said suddenly: "That's right. If he wants to sell bonds, he must shout loudly first, and he can't do it without your cooperation!"

However, Schneider did not regard cooperation with Ning Qi as the top priority at the moment. Instead, he first found Yan Chujie after the meeting and wanted to further discuss with him the specific matters of issuing war bonds.

"I would like to know what the funding target of the Ministry of National Defense is, so that I can have a clear number when formulating the issuance plan." Schneider explained his purpose in a concise and concise manner.

Yan Chujie said: "According to the estimates we met at Cam Ranh Port, the expansion in the South China Sea may last for several years, and the annual military expenditure required will be between 800 and 10 million. We hope to raise it through the issuance of war bonds.

The funds obtained are at least half of this amount."

Schneider raised his eyebrows and said: "You also said in the previous meeting that there are actually no opponents of equal strength to us in the South China Sea. At most, there will be some local armed conflicts. Do we need to spend so much money?"

"This is the estimated consumption without a major war." Yan Chujie explained: "The situation in the South China Sea is completely different from fighting on the mainland. Considering the difficulty of material supplies and troop mobilization, the cost of executing military operations is higher than that on the mainland.

The area is two to three times higher, and the further away from the mainland, the higher the cost of operations. If there are not enough benefits, no one is willing to take the initiative. This is one of the reasons why these troops in the South China Sea have chosen to hide their capabilities and bide their time in recent years.

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Schneider said: "But as far as I know, these troops in the South China Sea do not completely rely on military expenditures allocated by the Ministry of Defense to maintain operations, right?"

Yan Chujie nodded and said: "The military expenditures allocated by the Ministry of National Defense are limited, which is actually not enough to maintain the current scale of military garrisons in various places in the South China Sea. Therefore, a considerable part of the expenditure is actually borne by the local finance, which is essentially the local army. Qian Tiandun's troops are in Liaodong

When he was stationed, it was actually of the same nature, so when he led his troops south, some members of the special operations division stayed there."

Schneider said: "Then the military expenses after Qian Tiandun goes south can only be fully borne by the Ministry of National Defense?"

Yan Chujie shook his head slightly and said, "Not entirely. Qian Tiandun originally applied for transfer to the South China Sea. In addition to proposing a plan to expand his territory, he also promised to bear part of the military expenses of the special operations division, as well as all transportation expenses during the move south. Military expenses

The standard is calculated based on the period of stationing in Liaodong, the Ministry of National Defense will provide 80%, and he will get 20%."

"But you said that part of the special operations division's establishment remained in Liaodong, so after being transferred to the South China Sea, his troops were left without pay." Schneider pointed out the problem keenly.

Yan Chujie said: "Of course we have taken this situation into consideration, so the military expenditures and materials allocated to the special operations division have also been reduced accordingly. It is unlikely that we will be left empty-handed."

Schneider responded: "Since you have gone to Cam Ranh Port to see it in person, there should be no problem. But in this way, Qian Tiandun does have some capital. Even if it is only 20% of the military expenditure, according to the standards of the special warfare division, it is by no means small.

That’s the number.”

Yan Chujie said with a smile: "I have worked hard in the north for so many years, and it is not in vain. He should have more or less shares in the high-profile industries in the north, and his income must be good. It is probably better than most people who stay in Sanya.

Everyone is better. It's just that he has been serving in the military and is far away in the north, so he doesn't have many opportunities to show his financial strength to the outside world."

Schneider nodded, fully agreeing with what Yan Chujie said.
Chapter completed!