Chapter 3042

Judging from the fundraising plan proposed by Shi Diwen, it is obvious that he has a lot of resources for dignitaries and dignitaries. It goes without saying that the reason why these people are willing to pay is because they hope to take this opportunity to meet with the big shots on the executive committee.

Make contacts and develop upper-level connections.

In fact, establishing such a special personal relationship is not a one-sided need. Haihan also needs these people in the upper class of society to work for him.

In the process of changing dynasties, officials, nobles and wealthy businessmen often act as ballast for social order. From the perspective of the ruler, the influence of these people's status may be greater than the sponsorship they donate.

Gold is more valuable.

Tao Donglai concluded: "So what Shi Diwen means is to take advantage of the opportunity to hold celebrations this year to invite all members of the executive committee to Hangzhou, and then arrange to meet and chat with local sponsors.

, I understand this correctly, right?”

Ning Qi smiled and said, "If you understand it this way, there seems to be nothing wrong with it."

Of course, things will not be as simple as Tao Donglai summarized. If the big names of the executive committee want to go to Hangzhou to watch the ceremony, they will definitely not have this arrangement. At least they will have to visit and inspect the local infrastructure projects to confirm the plan to move the capital.

Implementation progress.

Over the past thirty years, members of the Executive Committee have generally arranged business trips in batches and have never left Sanya at the same time, which means that the entire country's decision-making center must move with them.

During this period, the upload and delivery of information may only rely on telegrams, which may greatly slow down the processing of government affairs by various departments.

How to minimize the adverse effects caused by this and maintain the smooth operation of the state machinery is probably what the senior officials of the Executive Committee really need to worry about.

But everyone could hear from Tao Donglai's tone that he was avoiding the important and taking the easy view, and he was obviously inclined to accept Shi Diwen's proposal. As for others, they should go to Hangzhou to see the construction progress of the new capital and confirm their own.

The environment and construction plan of the family mansion also seem to be a good idea.

Bai Kesi said: "I just went to Hangzhou for inspection last year, so there is no need to go there for the second time so soon. If everyone wants to go to Hangzhou, then let me stay in Sanya!"

It is definitely better to have someone stay in Sanya to look after the family, rather than everyone traveling far away. And among the executive committee, there is indeed no one more suitable than Bai Kesi, who just went to Hangzhou a few months ago.

Ning Qi reminded: "If it is really decided to hold it in Hangzhou, then part of the local celebrations will have to be cancelled. There are also foreign envoys who are going to be invited to attend the ceremony. Do we also need to take them to Hangzhou?"

Tao Donglai said: "Send the invitations and explain the situation to the embassies of various countries. If you are willing to go to Hangzhou, you can arrange the itinerary on your behalf. Then Lao Bai will stay in Sanya and handle daily affairs on his behalf. Local celebrations in Sanya will also be hosted by Lao Bai."

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Tao Donglai's words basically set the tone for the matter. No one in the assembly expressed any objection to the subsequent voting resolution. Even Gu Kai, who had previously spoken out against it, changed his mind in the final vote and did not insist on it.

Be a minority.

The members of the executive committee all have busy schedules, and they finally managed to coordinate the time to sit together for a meeting. Of course, they will not just discuss such a topic.

The next topic was related to national defense and military affairs, so naturally Yan Chujie came out to explain it.

"Everyone, it's time for us to review the North American Special Military Procurement Plan once every two years. This matter was supposed to be done at the end of last year, but we didn't get everyone together for a meeting at the end of the year, so it was postponed until now.

when."

"The document in front of you is the procurement content for the next two years. The Ministry of National Defense has completed its review and approval. If you have any questions after reading it, I will answer them on the spot."

Since the founding of Haihan, the farthest overseas ruling area from our country is the North American region located on the other side of the ocean.

In 1652, Tom Wang, who was at the height of his power, voluntarily resigned from his post as commander of the navy and took thousands of people to North America to open up a new world.

Although this decision caused quite a shock to the senior management of Haihan, and the prospects and risks were difficult to predict, the executive committee still tried its best to give Wang Tom the support he needed.

Personnel, supplies, weapons, ships... were all deployed according to the standards of the expeditionary force at that time, trying to ensure that this group of people would have the capital to settle down and start a business after going to a wild land thousands of miles away.

And Tom Wang did not let such a huge investment go to waste. After several months of sea voyage, the fleet he led finally arrived at its destination on the west coast of North America and quickly established settlements and ports.

Most of the people Tom Wang brought to North America were naval personnel and their families. They established colonies there and achieved self-sufficiency in food. However, many materials could not be produced by themselves, such as weapons and equipment, ocean-going ships, and production tools.

Some daily necessities, etc., still need to be provided domestically.

In order to meet the military needs of the North American region, the Ministry of National Defense has formulated a North American special military procurement plan since 1652. The content is formulated by the North American region based on actual needs. After it is approved by the Ministry of Defense, it is reviewed and approved by the Executive Committee every two years.

The special military procurement plan will not directly allocate military expenditures to the North American region, but will transfer various military equipment, rifles, artillery, and warships, which are the main projects.

These equipment are self-funded by the North American region, and are handed over to the Ministry of National Defense for unified procurement from domestic ordnance industry departments. Of course, the price of internal procurement is relatively low, and they are basically delivered at cost price.

The year before last, Wang Anguo returned from North America, and part of the materials he received in the Donghai Region were weapons and equipment purchased domestically.

For the new colonies in North America, this is almost the only way for them to obtain weapons and equipment.

In the procurement plan submitted this time, it is not difficult to find that the number of artillery and warship purchases has increased significantly compared with before, and a plan to build a large-scale shipyard locally is proposed to solve the construction and maintenance needs of small and medium-sized warships nearby.

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"It seems that Tom Wang is making good progress in North America. He wants to buy so much equipment this time because he plans to recruit troops and go on a big offensive!" Although Ning Qi is not a soldier, it is not difficult to deduce from the content of this plan.

the local situation.

Yan Chujie explained: "They plan to expand the size of a standard fleet at once, continue to put pressure on the Spanish, and seize the few natural harbors on the west coast as soon as possible."

Tao Donglai smiled and said: "With Wang Tom's temperament, I am afraid that he will not only put pressure on the Spanish. After he completes the expansion of his army, he will most likely try to drive the Spanish out of the area."
Chapter completed!