Rise From Eight Hundred

Looking at the old man from Shanxi, Tang Dao understood why the economy of Shanxi Province was developing well before the war.

Rather than saying that he was a war zone commander, it would be better to say that he was an extremely typical and shrewd Shanxi merchant. If it were more precise, he would be a big businessman with strong management ability and skills.

If he were in the future, he would be able to become an Internet tycoon, and his eyes would be full of money.

Of course, this also shows from the side that the man who just cried about being poor for a long time was actually nonsense. At least in the area of ​​arms, he had goods in his hands.

You know, the list that Tang Dao just took out was reported by Director Zhuang with gritted teeth, just waiting for bargaining. As a result, he said directly in one word, as long as you pay the money, then sell it.

Not only did he say it, the old man from Shanxi was afraid that Tang Dao would go back on his word, so he took out a pen and paper on the spot and drafted a handwritten order for his office under his command, asking Tang Dao to contact them.

This operation made Tang Dao a little bit laughable, and his pattern was still small after all.

Seeing that gold can be redeemed, arms can be purchased, and the strategic exchange of southeastern Shanxi has been completed, Tang Dao has basically completed several major things to do in Linfen, so he plans to say goodbye to this person.

As a result, before he could say anything, he saw the old man from Shanxi looking at Tang Dao with a warm face: "Captain Tang, I wonder if you have enough money to buy so many weapons and equipment? If not, I can ask the Shanxi Provincial Bank to help you a little."

Hearing this old man suddenly say something that is not in line with his personality, even a shrewd Tang Dao was slightly stunned. There must be something wrong when things are abnormal. What falls from the sky is often a trap. What is the old man going to do?

"Captain Tang, don't get me wrong. The money of the Shanxi Provincial Bank belongs to the country and cannot be borrowed for free. I mean to borrow silver. The interest rate is 1.2% per month. The mortgage will be your four-line regiment military expenses. What do you think?" The old man from Shanxi was beaming with joy at this moment, and his eyes were full of golden light.

Fuck! I actually encountered a loan shark. Looking at this shrewd old man in front of him, Tang Dao's bottom line was refreshed again.

The monthly interest rate is 1/2. After one year, the interest is much higher than the principal. Isn't this usury?

And what's so smart about the old man? He is not afraid that Tang Dao will default on his debt. The monthly military expenditure of the Four-Line Corps is about 40,000 yuan, which is nearly 500,000 yuan a year. The Four-Line Corps is now affiliated with the Second War Zone. All military expenditures must go through the War Zone Command. As long as Tang Dao dares to sign this loan contract, they will dare to issue a huge loan. It only takes one year to get back the principal, and the rest is pure profit.

Of course, there are certain risks. For example, if the Four-Line Corps did not fight well in that battle, the whole army was wiped out and the organization was cancelled, the military expenditure was gone, and the loan was wasted.

But for this "businessman", risk is an inevitable factor in the process of doing business. High returns will be accompanied by high risks, right?

To put it bluntly, from another level, this person is quite optimistic about Tang Dao and the Four-Line Corps, and believes that they will at least not let him lose all his money.

Thank you! Tang Dao really wants to say something to this person.

Therefore, Tang Dao decisively refused: "Thank you for your concern, Commander Yan. The foreign currency exchanged for the gold seized from the Japanese invaders should be enough to pay for this batch of arms. If there is a shortage, I will ask Commander Yan for help, okay?"

"Is that so! Okay, don't force it, kid. Those guys in the arsenal will not ship without cash. It has been like this for so many years. I told them to put the country and the nation first, but they didn't listen. It is also a regret for me for many years that I can't teach these people around me well!" Seeing that he lost such a high-quality customer, the old man from Shanxi touched his slightly bald forehead with a look of regret.

Tang Dao

No wonder the history book said that the principal couldn't help shouting "Niang Xipi" every time he saw this person.

Really, after lowering the moral bottom line, he was happy, and it was really difficult for others to be happy.

"Then I'll ask you one more thing. You don't need a loan. You want to expand your army with such a large number of weapons and equipment, right? Where can you recruit high-quality soldiers from the poor and remote area where your Four-Line Regiment is stationed?" The old man from Shanxi asked two questions with a smile.

"This, Tang Dao is also worried about this. If we want to deal with the massive attack of the Japanese invaders, we must expand the army, but what about the soldiers!" Tang Dao became alert and followed the words of this person respectfully.

Some things don't need to be concealed at all. In order to deal with the attack of the Japanese army, all the departments in Shanxi Province, except the Central Army, are frantically expanding their troops. If there is no firepower and no equipment, then use people. Five can't beat one of you, what about ten?

The human wave tactic may be a tragedy, but this is also the only thing the Chinese army, which is currently at a disadvantage, can do.

Once upon a time, the 921st Division expanded to 50,000 troops within a year, but there were only more than 10,000 guns, and only two or three people could get one gun. Many people either took their homemade red tassel guns to wait for the charge, or waited until their comrades died before picking up the guns left behind to continue fighting. The conditions were so bad that it was unbearable to watch.

But this human wave tactic played a big role after all. The Chinese soldiers used their flesh and blood to block the Japanese invaders' front line composed of airplanes, tanks and artillery.

The Japanese army attacking Shanxi Province was already exhausted when it arrived at the Yellow River. For eight years, the Japanese North China Front Army did not enter the Guanzhong Plain. The Japanese invaders in North China finally put a large number of troops on stabilizing the occupied areas. Otherwise, they could not normally guarantee the logistics of the infantry that had arrived in central and southern China, making the battlefield behind enemy lines no less important than the front battlefield in the next five or six years.

"Look, I knew you had this hidden worry. Today you proposed to me the strategy of southeastern Shanxi. Old man, I was greatly inspired by it. I can't let you do it in vain.

So be it! In the name of the Chairman of Shanxi Province, I appoint you Tang Dao as the county magistrate of Lucheng County. Lucheng County is a good place with a vast area, rich mineral deposits and a large population. I remember that the pre-war population count was about 75,000. Man, you are recruiting troops in the name of the county magistrate. There is no problem in recruiting more than 1,000 people.

By the way, what are the names of your deputy commander and chief of staff? "The old Shanxi man laughed.

"Deputy Commander Lei Xiong, Chief of Staff Gong Shaoxun." Tang Dao was still wondering what kind of medicine was in the jar of the old Shanxi man, and replied calmly.

"Appoint Lei Xiong as the magistrate of Licheng County and Gong Shaoxun as the magistrate of Pingshun County. The populations of these two counties are slightly smaller, but their combined population is over 100,000. Your three school officials from the Four Lines Regiment are concurrently appointed to serve over 100,000 people in the three counties. The father-in-law of the people must be loyal and loyal to the people of the three counties!" The face of the old Shanxi man gradually became serious, and his glasses blocked the flashing light.

"Don't be too busy to refuse. I know that these three counties and counties are currently under the control of the Japanese invaders, but who said that the county can only be governed in the county seat? Besides, only those who drive out the Japanese invaders and restore our rivers and mountains are the soldiers of our country. My long-cherished wish, this is not only my trust in you, old man, but also your responsibility!”

With his big hat down like this, Tang Dao had no choice but to accept this job. The only thing he could do at this moment was to straighten his back and salute: "Yes! Tang Dao and his subordinates will live up to the love of Commander Yan!" Live up to the expectations of the people of the three counties!”

"That's right! You go! Before you leave, I will ask my fifth sister to arrange a gift for the 683rd trip." Seeing Tang Dao stand at attention and salute, a smile appeared on the serious face of the old Shanxi man and he waved. see a visitor out.

Tang Dao saluted again, then turned and left.

The middle-aged woman showed up to see off the guests. When she returned to the living room, she saw the Shanxi old man standing silently in front of the map. She couldn't help but be curious and pointed upward: "Brother, aren't you the most wary of people who are involved with you over there? Why did you kill the three of them?" The county’s military and political power will be handed over to that young boy?”

"Hey, Fifth Sister, what do you think of Tang Dao?" The old Shanxi man who turned around with his hands behind his back looked completely different to his cousin who had followed him since childhood. He was like a kind brother, but he was not directly Answer your cousin's question.

"Captain Tang, just by looking at his figure and demeanor, I know that he must be a strong general in the army. I asked my elder brother about several of your personal guards, and they all said that if they met on the battlefield, how many of them would fight against him? They are all destined to die." The middle-aged woman's expression turned solemn.

Those who can serve as the personal guards of the old man in Shanxi are all elites in firearms and fighting skills selected from hundreds of thousands of Jinsui troops. There are even a few who are masters in martial arts, and then went to the army for a year of rigorous training to become hot and cold weapons. A double master.

They are usually arrogant people who look down on everyone, but today they all said in unison that they were no match for a young man. This shows how strong Tang Dao is personally.

"Haha, I know what you said. For my safety, Lao Jiang and several other masters were hidden in this small courtyard. But when the kid came, he didn't say anything or do anything, but Lao Jiang knew They were discovered.

And you don’t know it yet! How audacious is that baby? To use Lao Jiang's exact words, if they were to fire, given the baby's position, the first one would use me, the theater commander, as a shield. "The Shanxi old man replied with a smile.

"You bastard, you really dared him to take advantage of him!" Upon hearing this, the middle-aged woman couldn't help but raise her eyebrows.

"That's right! Fifth sister, you don't have to blame him. In this world, people will be punished if they don't do it for themselves. If he, a guy who climbed out of the dead, doesn't do this, then I have to stay away from him!" But the old man from Shanxi He waved his hand, signaling the middle-aged woman to continue her evaluation.

"If this guy is brave, then that's fine. I listened to his conversation with you, eldest brother, and I know that this guy is extremely cunning. His words should have many reservations and should never be taken lightly." said the middle-aged woman.

"Haha, you are so cunning that you are right to the point, but being cunning alone is not enough. As the saying goes: When you meet someone, you have to say only a few words, but you can't say everything with your heart. When he met me for the first time, he was not my confidant. What is reserved is normal.

This is where the real cunning of this guy lies. He lets you see his reservations and makes you feel that this is normal without feeling bad about him. For example, Fifth Sister, do you hate him? "The old Shanxi man laughed.

"That's really what you said, brother. It's really hard for me to dislike Wu Mei. On the contrary, I think he is a real soldier. At least he doesn't have the annoying flattery that other people use when they meet you, brother." !" the middle-aged woman replied with a wry smile.

"You see, this doll is so powerful that it makes you, the head of the house, who has seen so many famous people in the house for more than 20 years, very fond of you. Such people, especially at this age, are really rare. Then!" The old Shanxi man smiled and took a sip of tea.

"However, he is still too young." Then, the Shanxi old man pointed his face. "Here! It's still not thick enough."

"Brother, what do you mean?" The middle-aged woman had not yet guessed her brother's intention, and there was thought in her eyes.

"Do you think this baby wants to be the head of these three counties? Or does he not want to be?"

"The three county seats are now in the hands of the Japanese invaders, and most of the areas outside the county seat are under the control of the 921st Division. The so-called county magistrate is just a false name. Whether it is taken seriously or not, it does not mean much." When the middle-aged woman said this, she suddenly realized.

"I understand, big brother, you are trying to drive a wedge between this kid and the 921st Division. Now, even though they are getting along well, as long as Tang Dao wants to expand its strength, conflicts will inevitably arise when it comes to recruiting soldiers and other political affairs. It may not matter once or twice, but conflicts will naturally arise over time."

The old man from Shanxi had a calm expression, but he smiled and said nothing.

The middle-aged woman guessed one intention, but she didn't guess the deeper level. He threw out three empty county governors at once, also for that person to see. The two of them met secretly for more than an hour. Not only did they have a meal together, but they were also appointed as county governors. Isn't this a naked attempt to win over the other camp's strong generals!

I just want to ask if you are angry, but you have nothing to say. Who made your little hoe never stop?

Come on! Hurt each other! This is a way for the big boss of Jin Province to express his anger to that person in disguise.

Tang Tuanzuo did not get rid of the attribute of a tool man in the eyes of the big man after all.

It doesn't really matter. From the moment this person said that he would appoint Tang Dao as the county magistrate of Lucheng County, Tang Dao knew why this person had been laying the groundwork for so long. It was nothing more than to make it difficult for the 80th Army to maintain a close relationship with him, and to make the principal who was thousands of miles away feel a little upset.

Moreover, for this person, he didn't pay anything. If he had to say it, it was a bit troublesome to stamp his seal three times. God knows how many county magistrates he has appointed during this period. Anyway, they were all occupied by the Japanese army, right?

But this person was calculating, but he didn't know that the soul in Tang Dao's body was originally a descendant of the 80th Army. Now there are colonel-level officers communicating with the 80th Army. How can such a trick alienate them?

With these three county magistrate positions, Tang Dao will be more convenient to recruit soldiers in this vast area in the future. Even Boss Qian and his team came to Dakouzidong to build a factory, which became a smooth process.

What's wrong, County Magistrate Tang, County Magistrate Lei and others can develop the county economy, right?

Even Tang Dao, Lei Xiong and Gong Shaoxun, the three county governors, can use the tax revenue to finance military expenditures. Anyone who wants to use the factory tax revenue as an excuse has no excuse.

To put it bluntly, Tang Dao is now the nominal highest official in Licheng and Lucheng. He can make arbitrary decisions on money and grain, which is much more convenient than before.

The old man from Shanxi killed two birds with one stone with this move. Perhaps the only one who was really hurt was the one who was thousands of miles away. To use the words of the future: the damage value is not high, but the insult is extremely strong!

It is said that three hours after the three letters of appointment with the big seal were issued by the Shanxi Provincial Administration Office, the principal who received the news smashed a teacup on the spot and cursed "Niang Xipi" several times again.

With that person's IQ and EQ, of course he knew that this was an old man disgusting him, but he was really disgusted.

After all, the Four-Line Regiment was the infantry regiment he personally gave the title to. As a result, the old man from Shanxi gave the head, deputy head, and chief of staff a county magistrate position. It was not enough to win over one person, and he had to take down the Four-Line Regiment.

The key is that he couldn't do anything to that person. After all, he is now the highest commander of the Second War Zone and has overall military and political power. This is his scope of authority.

Tang Datuanzu, who got the advantage secretly, was secretly happy. Relying on the century-old experience from the future, the old man from Shanxi, a century-old fox, had to fall here.

But when he left the alley and joined his two subordinates, Peng Chong and Xia Dayu, he found that some people's bottom line was lower than he thought.

It was impossible for two soldiers who were waiting hungry to just drink tea, and there were also orders from the superiors to make as much as possible. Anyway, someone would pay for it, so tea and snacks were naturally made freely.

The end result was that the two of them were very full, but the bill almost made them dumbfounded.

For some very good tea and snacks, the private teahouse of an old man actually gave a bill of ten yuan. This price, even according to the current market price, can buy a sheep.

If there was not a lieutenant colonel officer sitting in the most conspicuous position of the teahouse, the already irritated Xia Dayu almost drew his gun and pointed it at the forehead of the accountant. This is even more evil than Sun Erniang's bun shop.

I am superficial! Tang Dao almost stumbled after listening to the stories of the two indignant subordinates.

This old man from Shanxi must have been a chicken slaughterer in the vegetable market in his previous life. This method of plucking the feathers of the passing geese is amazing!

Just this teahouse can make a lot of money in a day's business!

If this is the case, then you can't blame me! Tang Dao also secretly decided in his heart to make the old man feel bad.

This may be the so-called mutual harm!