Super Dictator

After everyone sat down again, Wei Jichen raised his hand and said with a smile: "In order to congratulate the general on his promotion, I specially give you a generous gift."

Two soldiers walked over in a hurry, carrying two gifts.

All the officials were curious and took a sneak peek. They saw that the first soldier was carrying a three-foot-long box. It didn't look like a rare treasure. Could it be some kind of century-old ginseng?

This idea came to the minds of the officials. The gifts they brought today were naturally valuable, and several people also sent ginseng.

Everyone looked at the second soldier disapprovingly. The second soldier was also carrying a wooden box. The box was different from the previous one. It was square, maybe it was a luminous pearl or something.

Yiketang'a smiled and said, "I feel very sorry for Zijie to spend so much money."

He asked people to take it and put it aside.

Everyone was curious, and some good people shouted: "General, why don't you open the box and take a look? Let us all have a better look."

"Yes, yes, we are all curious. The gift sent by the world-famous General Wei must be very original. Why not open our eyes." This is the official who is jealous of Wei Jichen.

Usually people who give gifts will give their names to others for fear that they won't know what they are giving. It's really rare for someone like Wei Jichen to pack it up in a box and not reveal the slightest bit of information.

Yiketang'a was afraid that the gift from Wei Jichen was too shabby, so he asked others to put it away so that Wei Jichen would not lose face. Now everyone below was making noises. Yiketang'a turned to look at Wei Jichen and saw that his expression was as usual, and he immediately felt guilty. Counted.

"Don't tell me that you are curious, I am also very curious at heart. In that case, just open the box and take a look." Iketang'a said with a smile, stroking his beard.

The two soldiers stepped forward, picked up the first gift, and walked to the middle of the hall. All the officials stretched their necks and looked at it without blinking.

As if they were dedicated to appetizing everyone, the two soldiers slowly removed the ribbon wrapping the box, and then carefully opened the lid.

This is? Some people couldn't help but stand up from their seats and stand on tiptoes to watch carefully.

Inside the long wooden box, there was a long sword with a beautiful scabbard. It turned out to be a sword. Swords are given to heroes, and red powder is given to beauties. Among them, there are many people who give Yiketang'a sword. Everyone wants to see Wei Jichen's sword. What's so surprising about the knife.

The two soldiers carefully held the sword and brought it to Iketang'a.

Yiktang'a picked it up, and with a clang, he pulled out the blade. He saw a cold light that penetrated people's hearts. When he looked carefully, he saw the inscription - Muramasa engraved under the blade.

The knife is a good knife, but it is a Japanese sword.

Wei Jichen took the opportunity to stand up and explained with a smile: "This is the famous Japanese sword Muramasa. It is the sword that I captured from the Japanese Lieutenant General Katsura Taro, and now I present it to the general as a trophy."

The value of a knife is limited, but the commemorative value of this knife is immeasurable.

Yiketang Ale smiled and looked at it again and again reluctantly, then put it into the scabbard and said with a smile: "This gift from Zijie is the happiest gift I have received today."

There were many warriors who came to congratulate Yiketang'a today. They all looked at the knife in Yiketang'a's hand with fiery eyes, wishing they could put it into their own pockets. Unfortunately, they could only think about it, and saw Wei Jichen's face. With his indifferent look, I admired him in my heart for being willing to take out such a thing.

Now, the officials were even more curious about Wei Jichen's second gift. In everyone's minds, the first gift was so rare, but the second gift was even more valuable.

At this time, even Iketang'a became interested. He personally stepped down from the throne, picked up the second gift, and opened it gently, only to find that it was neither a treasure nor a precious medicinal material, but a document - —"Coordinating the overall situation of Fengtian", signed: Wei Jichen, Wang Shizhen,...

Yiketang'a estimated that the people behind him were all Wei Jichen's aides.

A few flying Chinese characters, a series of names, and the title of the book immediately aroused Iketanga's interest, and he couldn't wait to open it and read it.

I saw that the article pointed out the crisis existing in the three northeastern provinces at the beginning, and then changed the tone of the article to emphasize that this is an extraordinary place and at extraordinary times, extraordinary policies must be implemented.

In terms of politics, Wei Jichen didn't mention much, just a few lines about punishing corruption and updating officialdom.

Wei Jichen mainly proposed the idea of ​​​​centering on establishing industry, engaging in commercial wars with foreign powers, enriching the province, strengthening the army, and resisting aggression.

In view of the financial difficulties of Fengtian Province and its inability to make ends meet, it proposed to implement new fiscal policies, which can be summarized as follows: establishing banks, opening more commercial ports, hiring foreign workers, and introducing foreign investment, but not establishing concessions to ensure sovereignty.

They even put forward suggestions on agriculture, encouraging the development of grain and animal husbandry by taking advantage of the superior natural conditions of "wide terrain, rich soil, and sufficient rainfall." At this time, farmers in the Northeast did not know how to grow wheat. Wei Jichen actively advocated wheat cultivation. .

In addition, Wei Jichen also proposed to actively develop industry and commerce, open mines and build railways, eliminate bandits, immigrate and colonize, and prepare for the border An clan.

There are more than a hundred thousand words, and Yiketang'a can't finish them all at once. However, this statement is clearly organized and has a concise outline. He only glanced at it briefly and felt that it was wonderful and meaningful. It was a series of The specific measures are neither empty words nor big words. It is a practical and excellent work, worthy of the word "coordinating" in the title of the book.

Although Iketanga only had a rough look, he watched him for more than ten minutes. Seeing him standing there all the time, all the officials saw that the expressions on their faces were ups and downs, and they were getting more and more happy. They were all amazed at the contents of the document in his hand. Make a guess.

"Ahem..." Wei Jichen saw that Yike Tang'a was looking at him endlessly, which might have neglected other distinguished guests, so he couldn't help but cough twice as a reminder.

Iketang'a woke up with a start and stuffed the document into his arms calmly and solemnly.

Walking towards Wei Jichen, he held his hand again and said: "I finally got to see Zijie's great talent today. I just took office as General of Shengjing. I feel deeply responsible for the heavy responsibility and feel uneasy in my heart. Now, with Zijie's letter, I feel like A thirsty person will be able to escape from his predicament when he sees the sweet spring water.”

^.^，

Wei Jichen hurriedly replied: "The general is too modest. Even if I don't mention it, I think the general's great talent will be able to think of this in a short time. I'm just throwing out ideas. What's more, this document was not written by me alone. I don't think so." Dare to take credit alone.”

"No need to say more, Zijie. Since you have just come to Fengtian, you must not have found a place to live yet. Please move into my house in the next few days. I want to hold a candlelight night talk with you to discuss the big plans." Yiketang'a said in a non-committal tone. .

No wonder he was so happy. The situation in Fengtian Province was in a state of decay. His energy was waning these days, but he didn't have any great talents at all. When asked, he was hesitant and confused.

And he also had a general idea in his mind, which was roughly the same as Wei Jichen's idea, but he really didn't know how to implement it for a while. At this time, when he saw Wei Jichen's "Coordinating Fengtian's Overall Situation", he felt like a confidant in his heart. I felt like I was ashamed of myself.

Wei Jichen nodded in agreement, and Yiketang'a sat back on the throne with satisfaction.

"Well, everyone is here to congratulate me on my promotion today. I am very happy. I have already asked people to hold a banquet in the side hall. I also invite you to join me in the banquet." Iketang'a stroked his beard, his face full of joy. said.

Seeing his expression, all the officials felt itchy in their hearts and wanted to find out a few words, but Yiketang'a didn't say a word.

At the banquet, everyone drank and drank, and it was very lively. All the officials were interested in making friends with Wei Jichen, and Wei Jichen did not refuse anyone who came. They always talked to each other with smiles, and with his extraordinary conversation and knowledge, he immediately won the favor of all the officials. Good impression.

Until the end, he didn't know how many glasses of wine he drank.

Seeing Wei Jichen lying drunk at the table, Yiketang'a shook his head helplessly and asked someone to send him to the side room.

The banquet lasted from afternoon to night, and the officials dispersed with satisfaction.

After Yiketang'a tidied up, he really wanted to talk to Wei Jichen at night by holding a candle, and hurried to Wei Jichen's residence.

Wei Jichen lay on the bed for a while and then woke up. Hearing footsteps, he opened the door and saw that it was him, so he welcomed General Shengjing in.

After a while of greetings, Yiketang'a quickly took out the documents from his arms and wanted to discuss it with Wei Jichen on the spot.

"The general is too impatient. He didn't even let the boy rest for a night. You know, the boy drank a lot today because of the general." Wei Jichen joked with a smile, looking depressed.

It was precisely because of Yiketang'a's regard that those officials praised Wei Jichen, and Wei Jichen was right to say so.

Yiketang'a first smiled and replied: "Since ancient times, those who can do more work! Who is Zijie? Your document makes me feel happy."

Then he changed his tone and said somewhat sadly: "Before I took office, I received a lot of news about Russian activities in the Northeast. Russia is a greedy people, encroaching on our territory step by step, and now they are taking advantage of it. Nowadays, the Northeast is in turmoil, and most people in the DPRK cannot see this. They regard the Russians as saviors and want to borrow the power of Russia. This is nothing more than drinking poison to quench thirst and getting close to tigers and wolves. You and I are the defenders of the Northeast. Only Doing your best.”

Iketanga has had many dealings with the Russians, so he naturally knows the virtues of the Russians.

Wei Jichen sighed and agreed: "The general is a sensible person. The Russians are moving in the capital and want to build a railway from the northeast. They are exploring mineral resources all over the northeast. Wherever the railway passes, it must be a place rich in resources. What's more, after it is repaired, Russia can still station troops around the railway, and it will be able to reap the maximum benefits in a short time. General, we really can't sit back and wait for death, watching the Russian power in the Northeast gradually increase. In the end, we will not even have a foothold. No."

"I see that Zijie also proposed building roads and mining in his letter. I wonder what Zijie's plans are." Yiketang'a asked thoughtfully.

"The boy has sent people to find out that iron ore is stored in several places in Liaodong. He also asked the general to write to the court to set up the General Administration of Coal and Iron Mining in Fengtian, set up an ironworks, lift the ban on Fushun Coal Mine, produce rails on his own, and build railways on his own. This way , the Russians have no excuses. If we Chinese want to build our own railways, they will naturally go on one side. Moreover, with the iron smelting plant, our Northeast can also establish an ordnance manufacturing bureau to consolidate border defenses like Hubei, Tianjin and other places. " Wei Jichen had been preparing for a long time, so of course he was talking eloquently at this time.

Yiketang'a was very moved when he heard this. He didn't think that Wei Jichen had already taken a step ahead and even found the iron ore.

"Zijie's idea is good, but the imperial court is currently in financial difficulties, and I'm afraid it won't be able to spend much money." Yiktang'a frowned, and Fengtian's finances were even more difficult to make ends meet.

"General, we can also adopt the government-supervised business model to absorb capital from the private sector, so that we don't have to worry about insufficient funds. I think our top priority in Fengtian Province is immigration, mining, and road construction. As long as these few things are done , In less than a year or two, our Northeast will have a completely new look and its strength will be greatly increased. How dare the West and the East take a peek anymore?" Wei Jichen said solemnly.

Although the Qing court paid a lot of compensation, it was much better than what it was in the original history. Wei Jichen did not believe that it would not be able to squeeze out this small amount of money. As long as Yiketang'a exaggerated, Fengtian, as the accompanying capital, would not allow any loss. , the Qing court's finances will naturally tend to this side.

Yiketang'a was obviously persuaded by Wei Jichen and replied with a smile: "Okay, I will propose the above points to the court today, and this matter will be bigger. I will join other places in Jilin and Heilongjiang to report it together. Please also ask Zijie to help me.”

"It's natural. The boy bows his head and is willing to be a bully. Everything is as long as the general follows his lead." Wei Jichen breathed a sigh of relief.