Anti-Japanese War: I have a million soldiers and you call me a division commander?

Chapter 416 Chu Feng: "My number one brother Guofu is online!"

Hearing Li Mingqiang's words, Chu Feng also smiled. This was indeed good news.

Li Mingqiang hadn't finished speaking when he continued excitedly, "And this number is still increasing. The various factions are very supportive of our Saibei currency. In addition to using it for this transaction, they are also preparing to reserve a batch."

At this point, Li Mingqiang turned to Director Wang Hanmin of the Finance and Taxation Bureau and said, "Director Wang, please tell us about your predictions!"

Hearing Li Mingqiang's words, Director Wang Hanmin of the Finance and Taxation Bureau hurriedly said, "Okay, Director Li!"

"Commander-in-Chief, according to our forecast, we will have 30 billion newly issued Saibei coins flowing into the market. Even if they are transferred back to us, at least 8 million Saibei coins will be held by various forces."

"As our trade and mutual trust deepen, by the end of 1939, the amount of Saibei currency held by various domestic forces will reach 15 billion to 20 billion yuan."

Hearing Director Wang Hanmin's words, Chu Feng's heart moved and he asked, "20 billion?"

"Have you ever predicted how much Saibei currency would be issued by then?"

Chu Feng's question was very abrupt, which made Director Wang Hanmin stunned, but then he blurted out without hesitation: "Our bureau made a forecast, but it didn't take this transaction into account."

"If you include the transaction and the follow-up, our Saibei currency will have been issued for 150 billion yuan!"

"150 billion?"

After getting this data, Chu Feng thought for a moment and said, "Not a lot, a little!"

"Can the issuance of such a small amount of Saibei currency support the development of our Saibei border region?"

"You should have received the information about the factories and infrastructure we launched throughout the Saibei Border Region this year."

Hearing Chu Feng's question, Director Wang Hanmin nodded and said, "Yes, Commander-in-Chief, we have received it."

"We said 150 billion because we believe that 150 billion is enough for the normal circulation and use of our Saibei currency."

"Although we have a large number of machinery and equipment, factories, mines, gold and other excellent resources, we can issue Saibei currency on a large scale."

"But blind issuance, if the funds cannot be used effectively, will result in idle capital and waste of funds."

Chu Feng waved his hand upon hearing this and said, "You are right to worry, but it's still a bit too conservative. It's none of your business."

"Once these things are completed, we will hold a meeting and finalise more projects, especially large-scale infrastructure projects."

"For example, every year we build more than 5000 kilometers of railways, more than 10,000 kilometers of roads, thousands of schools, and hundreds of large-scale hospitals."

"Not to mention the large-scale factories that need to be built, as well as the mining, agricultural planting, and animal husbandry."

"We also need to pull power lines and carry out infrastructure construction for power facilities."

"This will require huge investment and a large number of workers. You at the Finance and Taxation Bureau need to make preparations in advance."

"So as to avoid being in a rush and affecting the progress of various tasks."

Chu Feng's words put Director Wang Hanmin under pressure all of a sudden.

Just by listening, he knew how busy 1939 would be. Not to mention rest, there would probably not be much time for sleep.

With such a small number of people, they may have to go back and recruit more people.

"Okay, Commander-in-Chief, I understand!" Taking a deep breath, Director Wang Hanmin nodded and responded, his face full of solemnity and eagerness to try.

"Ok!"

Chu Feng nodded slightly when he heard this and said, "However, during this period of time, your main task should still be to focus on this military purchase."

"After the arms purchase is completed, we cannot focus all our attention on the various government finance and construction budget meetings."

"I'm about to negotiate with the Bear Country and other foreign countries, which will also involve a large amount of money."

"If you don't have enough manpower, hurry up and replenish it."

Chu Feng's words put more pressure on Director Wang Hanmin, but he did not complain. He said seriously, "Okay, Commander-in-Chief!"

After the report, Director Wang Hanmin left, leaving only Li Mingqiang and Chu Feng in the room.

"Commander-in-Chief!"

Looking at Chu Feng, the excitement on Li Mingqiang's face had not yet subsided. He said, "This move is much more significant than the transactions with the National Government and the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army."

"We're going to make a killing!"

Chu Feng nodded slightly when he heard this, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised. He was obviously in a good mood and said, "Of course."

"Also, the specific list of materials being traded hasn't been uploaded yet. In my opinion, we still have insufficient quantities of bullets, shells, grenades, and the like."

"Everyone will definitely ask for further increases. Our domestic market is not small, so I plan to make a division in the military industry."

"A number of arsenals are being established in Yungang to produce weapons, equipment and ammunition for domestic use."

"As for Yuan County, after the military-industrial complex in Yungang is completed and put into production, they will be more oriented towards our own troops and the international market, just like Guisui and Lucheng."

As soon as Chu Feng said this, Li Mingqiang was stunned. He said in disbelief, "Foreign market? No, Commander-in-Chief, foreigners are looking for weapons to export. Will they buy our weapons and equipment?"

Hearing Li Mingqiang's question, Chu Feng sneered and said, "Not now, but after 1940, it's hard to say."

"I'll talk about this matter after we finish this period. Now is not the time to talk about it. You will understand it then."

Chu Feng said this, although he was very curious, like a cat's paw, but Li Mingqiang did not ask any more questions.

next day!

Chu Feng was working when he heard the guard come to report that Minister Yang from the National Government was coming to visit.

Although he didn't know why Minister Yang came, he still came to receive him in person.

After both parties sat down and had refreshments, without waiting for Chu Feng to speak, Minister Yang said directly: "General Chu, I came here this time to purchase military equipment."

"But I need a batch of planes and tanks. If possible, we would like to purchase fuel from you on a large scale."

"And some military machinery and equipment. After all, we have so many troops, and the price of purchasing from outside is too high."

After hearing what Minister Yang said, Chu Feng was no longer sleepy. He knew that his number one brother was online.