After the meal, Ding Beifeng and Jiang Dong sat opposite each other in the study, with two cups of hot tea in the middle emitting white smoke.

"How is the company's economic situation? Can it still hold on?" Jiangdong asked.

Ding Beifeng turned the tea cup on the table and spoke slowly:

"Gold and antiques have been almost consumed. We also have some industries in Chongqing, which can still be turned around for the time being."

"Well, I will also think of ways to finance it, so you can hold on for a while."

The army is like a gold-swallowing beast. No matter how much money is invested, it will only be in vain. Ding Beifeng alone will definitely not be able to do it. Jiang Dong must also use his strength.

"The arms factory in Jincheng will be completed in a month or two. After the production increases, we can do some arms business and exchange some needed supplies with other warlords or troops."

"I'm afraid this thing won't be easy to handle. There is a shortage of money and food everywhere in the country now..." Ding Beifeng said, shaking his head.

"We'll see then, weapons are hard currency in this era." Jiangdong turned to another topic,

"You make a lot of noise every time. Have you been watched by others?"

Ding Beifeng rolled his eyes,

"Where do you think my one-eyed Mr. Ding got his nickname?

Type it out!"

He smiled bitterly, "The shops and properties controlled by the company now are basically stolen from others. In the beginning, I lost more than a dozen brothers every month.

It's better now. You have won battles on the front line one after another, and many people don't dare to act rashly anymore. I also pay tribute to Wang Shihe every month. Several major forces know that I have a relationship with the Military Commission. Although they are jealous, they

I don’t dare to grab it openly.”

Jiang Dong understood that Ding Beifeng and he were actually one and the same. As long as he kept winning battles and had more and more soldiers in his hands, Ding Beifeng would be able to enjoy more in Chongqing and expand his power.

Bigger.

"That's good... It may take half a year for Jincheng to develop. You have to hold on. Once the supplies are gone, I won't be able to fight in the front!"

"Don't worry, I know what's going on!"

"I have an idea for you to share!" Jiang Dong tapped the table twice.

"What do you think about building a tobacco shop in Jincheng, specializing in making cigarettes and selling them to military officers and soldiers or ordinary people?"

Ding Beifeng narrowed his eyes slightly.

Jiangdong continued:

"Tobacco is extremely profitable. The population of Jincheng is gradually increasing, and the number of troops will also increase in the future. As long as cigarette factories are built, there will be no worries about selling cigarettes.

And this kind of thing is like food, 80% of men can’t live without it. As long as you hold the cigarette factory in your hands, most of the financial problems can be solved.”

"It seems Shanxi cannot grow tobacco, right? Raw materials are a big problem!" Ding Beifeng pointed out the key point.

"I have also considered this issue." Jiang Dong recalled saying,

“Shanxi cannot grow tobacco, but Shaanxi next door can, and the yield seems to be quite high.

Once we start purchasing tobacco leaves in large quantities, it will definitely stimulate the enthusiasm of farmers in Shaanxi to grow tobacco.

The first year may be difficult, but after two years, there will be an endless supply of raw materials.”

Later generations of tobacco companies turned over to the state every year, and their profits were almost equal to the entire year's fiscal revenue of some small and medium-sized countries. Tobacco factory Jiangdong must be established, and such a monopolistic industry must be in one's own hands to be safe.

"Brother, have you ever calculated the huge profits from tobacco?" Jiang Dong asked with a chuckle.

"Yeah, I know." Ding Beifeng lowered his head and seemed to be thinking,

"Shanghai, Nanjing, and Wuhan have been lost, and there are indeed not many tobacco companies that are still strong. You have soldiers in your hands. Even if the tobacco factory is built, others will not dare to touch us easily.

After thinking about it, the most difficult thing is the raw materials. There are only a few places where tobacco is produced, so conflicts are definitely inevitable!"

"Don't worry, in one year we will be able to challenge anyone." Jiang Dong said with loyalty:

"Purchase a batch of cigarette factory equipment and cigarette-making talents privately, and let them go north with the convoy the next time you transport supplies."

After thinking it over carefully, Ding Beifeng did not hesitate and agreed straightforwardly.

"Okay, I've written this down. I'll make sure to get it done as soon as possible!"

After a moment of silence, Jiang Dong thought of another thing.

“Can Chongqing get steel products recently?

The German machine tools will arrive in the next few days, and Jincheng cannot yet practice steel on its own, so we can only think of solutions from behind."

"Steel?"

Ding Beifeng's brows gradually wrinkled,

"Now all kinds of materials are shipped in from abroad. These things are in the hands of the government. I will go to the black market tomorrow to see if there are any.

Don’t have too much hope, even if there is a quantity, it won’t be too much.”

"Okay, I'll let Wu Zhan go with you!"

Since the eastern part was occupied by the Japanese army, the Nationalist Government could only exchange minerals and agricultural and sideline products with European and American countries for industrial supplies. The domestic industrial base was shattered to pieces, and there was no way to meet the needs of the war.

Purchasing is only the most helpless option. Making steel and iron and developing your own industrial base are the fundamentals.

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On the 2nd, the Nationalist Government Military Commission.

The Chairman of the Generalissimo, wearing his special general uniform, personally awarded Jiang Dong the rank of Army Lieutenant General.

(In the Republic of China, official military ranks were divided into official military ranks and official military ranks. Official military ranks were generally one level higher than official military ranks. All mentioned in the article are official military ranks!)

Also present were He Yingqin, Chief of Staff of the Central Military Commission, Bai Chongxi, Deputy Chief of Staff, Xu Yongchang, Minister of Military and Political Affairs, and Chen Cheng, Minister of Political Affairs.

Almost all the big guys involved in the daily work of the Military Commission were present.

Kodong's reputation is not that big. The reason why there are so many big guys appearing is because the Chairman asked the big guys to listen to Kodong's analysis of this year's world situation.

Although Jiang Dong's abilities are obvious to all, the big guys don't think that this young boy under 30 can tell any tricks. Many of them came here to take a look and listen out of curiosity.

Because the chairman of the committee had already given instructions, Jiang Dong had prepared the content of his complaint before leaving the house.

1939 is a crucial year, and world history will take a completely different path from this year.

Jiangdong will tell about the major historical events that he knows that may happen. Although the bosses may think that he is just whimsical or just talking on paper, Jiangdong doesn't care.

As long as the seeds can be planted in the highest decision-making level of the Military Commission, then as long as the incident occurs, the seeds will break out.

Bring new ideas and ethos to this country.

After the conferment, Jiang Dong slowly walked onto the podium and picked up the baton.

Looking at the joking or curious eyes in the audience, he smiled slightly,

"As for the trend of the world pattern in the 28 years of the Republic of China, I will analyze it from both domestic and international aspects..."
Chapter completed!