Beiyang reactionaries

It should be said that the general content was negotiated, and only Duan Xun returned to Beijing to sign a cooperation agreement with Wang Jingwei, the current interim head of the Kuomintang.At that time, the People's Party and the Kuomintang will formally merge, and the People's Party will annex the Kuomintang.

There was an uproar when the news spread.

Especially those who want to use Congress to limit the power of the cabinet and limit Duan Xun's power are greatly shocked.Because the People's Party swallowed the Kuomintang, there is no longer any major party in China.

Because after the Revolution of [-], the two largest parties in China were the Kuomintang and the Progressive Party.The Progressive Party had already declined long after Duan Qirui abandoned Liang Qichao and Tang Hualong was assassinated by the Kuomintang.The organizational structure of the Progressive Party is not as perfect as that of the KMT.Now that the KMT is about to be annexed by the People's Party, the remaining so-called parties in China will have little influence.Not even as influential as those non-partisan celebrities.

Congressional elections?

Those powerful factions know that in the so-called parliamentary elections, members of Congress will be won by the People's Party.The People's Party is now rich and powerful, so how to elect Congress is controlled by the People's Party.

What else is this playing.

Just when they were very anxious, the Kuomintang had announced that starting from August 1925, 8, the registration of Kuomintang party members would be carried out nationwide.All Kuomintang members must go to the designated place to register.Not only do you need to register, but you also need to re-examine the history of the revolution, and you must truthfully write down your past history.

Those who voluntarily left the party during the second revolution do not need to come and register.When Yuan Shikai ascended the throne, party members who supported Yuan Shikai's ascension to the throne did not need to come to register.Members of the Kuomintang who oppose Sun Yat-sen's Three People's Principles do not need to come and register.

for half a year.

Only by re-registering as a member of the Kuomintang within half a year can they be officially recognized by the Kuomintang as a member of the Kuomintang.If there is no registered Kuomintang party member within half a year, it is considered that he has automatically given up his party membership.If you want to join the Kuomintang again in the future, you need to reapply.

At this time, Duan Xun was already going upstream by boat, preparing to inspect several important cities along the Yangtze River.

Duan Xun talked with two old friends on the boat.

Two British businessmen, when the British businessmen were boycotted by China, the business of the two of them became bigger and bigger and more prosperous.One is Edward Wood who worked with Duan Xun for many years in the early years.

With the establishment of China's own trading companies in recent years, many foreign firms engaged in import and export trade have plummeted.The only one who is still very good is Edward Wood.

Then there was George Swire of Swire Pacific.

These two people are not only the best among the British businessmen in China, but also the best among all the foreign businessmen in China, and have accumulated amazing wealth.Because they have always maintained a very friendly relationship with the Chinese government, and even maintained a very good personal friendship with Duan Xun.

Although they are British businessmen, they are actually "official businessmen" of the Chinese government.[-]% of their business is actually related to the Chinese government.

"General Duan, I'll tell you."

George Swire smiled.

"Mr. Swire, you and I have known each other for more than a day or two. If you have anything to say, you can speak directly."

"General Duan, the aviation industry has developed rapidly in recent years, why not open up the aviation field. Now some countries in Europe and the United States have begun to develop airlines to transport people and goods. With such a large population in China, the development of aviation in some important cities, I think it's going to be great."

"Mr. Swire, you Taikoo foreign company want to do this business?"

"Yes, I am very interested."

Air transport industry.

With the development of aircraft, the air transport industry is indeed developing rapidly.For example, in the United States, where aircraft are developing fastest, many airlines have already started to engage in air transportation business.

Swire Pacific is interested in the Chinese market.

What are China's strengths?

Lots of people.

Especially in recent years, China's urban population has exploded, and there are more and more wealthy people.In fact, an airline currently does not need to transport too many people. As long as it has tens of thousands of passengers a year, it can earn a lot of money, which is more profitable than any other industry.Because in the current world, those who can fly are the rich class.

The air ticket for one flight is the annual income of ordinary migrant workers.If we talk about farmers, their one-time air ticket is the income of farmers for many years.

In the face of such air ticket prices, as long as there are tens of thousands of customers a year, the airline can make a lot of money.

"This can be considered. After I return to Beijing, I will ask our Ministry of Commerce and the Air Force to discuss the possibility of opening up the aviation field. If the establishment of airline companies is really allowed at that time, our government will definitely give priority to Swire Pacific. old friend."

Duan Xun nodded.

The development of aviation has great potential.As long as it is an industry that makes money, Duan Xun is willing to support their development.Because their development will solve a lot of employment, and more importantly, it can promote many fields up and down.And bring huge taxes to the country.

If China's aviation industry develops, it will definitely further promote China's aircraft manufacturing industry.At present, China's aircraft factories produce aircraft that are ordered by the Air Force.

Their development is dependent on the government's military spending.However, if private airlines develop, it will inevitably bring a large number of orders to China's own aircraft factory.

Once they have money, they can develop on their own without depending on government grants.

"Thank you, General Duan."

"We've been friends for many years, and that's how it should be."

Duan Xun smiled.

Duan Xun is not afraid of foreign capital, nor is he afraid of the expansion of private capital.Because Duan Xun is currently firmly in control of the Chinese regime and the Chinese military.

Then in the name of the government, it controlled China's main economic lifeline.Starting from the bank, down to the mining industry, transportation facilities, postal service, telephone and telegraph, steel industry, and most other industries, although they are not directly controlled, they all have official government shares.

So Duan Xun doesn't care about allowing foreign capital to make money in certain industries.Duan Xun is still very supportive of allowing these foreign capitals to enter China and revitalize the Chinese economy.

"General Duan, I want to apply for a license to establish a foreign exchange bank in Harbin. Is it possible?"

Edward Wood spoke.

Duan Xun looked at Eduardo Wood and said, "You want to set up a bank?"

"Yes."

Eduardo Wood and Duan Xun have cooperated the longest. Currently, the largest sugar factory in China, the Sichuan Sugar Refinery, was jointly established by the Sichuan Provincial Government and Eduardo Wood. The largest bicycle factory in China was also established by the Sichuan Provincial Government and Eduardo Wood. of.

When Duan Xun was in Sichuan, he wanted to develop Sichuan's economy and industry, but he was extremely short of funds.So working with Eduardo Wood a lot.Because at that time, Eduardo Wood had a deep relationship with the financial circle and had many relationships with foreign firms, so he could help Duan Xun raise funds.

So at present, many factories in Sichuan, including sugar refineries, bicycle factories, Sichuan shipyards and ship repair yards, and even some railways and highways have capital investment brought by Eduardo Wood.

"General Duan, your decision to establish a financial center and a trade center in Harbin is really wise. Harbin will not only become China's own trade center in Northeast China, but also become a trade center with the Soviet Union and Japan, that is, the United States, Canada and others Many merchants are also pouring in there. It will definitely become another financial center in the Far East. Therefore, I also want to set up a bank there to engage in foreign exchange business.”

Duan Xun nodded.

Harbin does have a great advantage.This is the trade center of Northeast China, and the trade center for doing business with the Soviet Union and Japan.As well as the export of materials from the Soviet Union, Mongolia, and Northeast China to North America, they also pass through Harbin and finally export from Vladivostok.So the current construction in Harbin is really in full swing.

Not to mention China's own banks, banks in the Soviet Union, Japan, Canada, and the United States all want to set up banks in Harbin to do business.Banks applying for banking licenses are already waiting in line.

It's a pity that since Duan Xun sorted out China's finances, he has been very strict about bank licenses.Local governments no longer have any qualifications to issue bank licenses, and must be issued by the Bank of China.

In the past two years, Bank of China has not approved a single banking license.

However, it does not mean that Bank of China will not issue banking licenses in the future.Because China is so big, with the development of the economy, the requirements for financial development are also very high.More banks are also needed.

It's just tightened up now.

Eduardo Wood wanted a banking license, Duan Xun would not refuse.