Education is the foundation of a country and the foundation of a strong country.

While major universities are returning to the north, the Department of Education is also promoting the development of primary and secondary education.

North China was previously an area occupied by the Japanese army. The Japanese implemented enslavement education and were very cruel to young children.

Before the start of the new school year, the Education Department hired a large number of teachers from behind with high salaries to restore education in North China as quickly as possible and in the simplest and most effective way.

Prices in the rear have skyrocketed and jobs are scarce. Even intellectuals can barely make ends meet.

The high salary has attracted many people to come to North China, and the Department of Education has therefore recruited enough educational talents.

Jiangdong once planned to implement free compulsory primary education in North China, but after calculation, the Administrative Committee found that if free primary school education was implemented, it would have an impact on industrial development and military expenditures of the army.

The military and industry are the guarantee. Although education is important, it cannot have an impact on these two items for the time being.

Jiangdong could only put aside the idea of ​​free compulsory education for the time being.

The Martial Arts Hall was moved from Shanxi to Hebei.

The locations of aviation schools, armored forces schools, health schools, etc. have also undergone certain changes, and other naval academies are also undergoing intensive preparations.

All departments under the North China Administrative Committee have entered working mode. An efficient administrative system is operating on this land, and the efficiency is several times that before the war.

While the battlefield in the West was in full swing, the East fell into a strange calm.

The entire North China region is busy developing, and the Japanese are busy forming an alliance with Germany and Italy, and then expanding their tactics.

They were at peace with each other for a relatively short period of time, but this was the calm before the storm.

On August 5, 1940, Jiangdong met with Moscow’s representative, General Khachanov, in Xiyuan.

The two of them were walking and talking by the pond, surrounded by antique buildings.

Today's Jiangdong is completely different from two years ago. His personal prestige and strength have been greatly improved. Khachanov is trying very hard to create a close and familiar atmosphere, but the effect is not obvious.

"Jiang, Germany is attacking the British Isles with all its strength, and the Japanese are also secretly preparing for a larger-scale war of aggression. Your army has been resting for a month, why not take advantage of the opponent before they are ready?

Go to the Northeast!"

The news that Germany, Italy and Japan are about to form an alliance is no longer a secret in this world.

Khachanov was worried that the Soviet Union would fall into the crisis of a two-front war, so he urged it again.

Jiang Dong stopped and looked at the leisurely fish in the pond, and said softly:

"If I remember correctly, this was the time when the air battle over Great Britain was at its most intense. If you want to conquer the English Channel, I'm afraid it won't be that easy."

Jiangdong provided Germany with a lot of advanced technology, which naturally included the design and research drawings of fighter jets.

Historically, the Air Battle of Great Britain ended with Germany's defeat. I wonder if the German army can change history after mastering advanced technology.

"The German army is now at its peak. If it cannot conquer the English Channel, the Third Reich is likely to turn its forces eastward." Khachanov, like Moscow, sees this very clearly. He continued:

"The Soviets are not afraid of any enemy, but they must not fall into the dilemma of fighting on two fronts."

Jiang Dong smiled softly, led Khachanov back to his office, looked at the global map and said:

"You and I both know that the scale of this world war will expand and affect more countries and regions.

The Soviet Union has helped me establish a sound industrial foundation, and I am grateful for it. However, your help is not selfless and priceless. In fact, it is a fair transaction, and we are just getting what we need.

Before all aspects are prepared, it is impossible for me to rush northward. That would not only fail to achieve the strategic goal, but may also cause huge losses."

Kachanov's expression was a little ugly. Jiang Dong pretended not to see it and continued:

"My purpose of regaining Northeastern China is to fight against the invaders and relieve our compatriots. Whether it can help the Soviet Union and how much it can help is not my main consideration."

Jiangdong once again reiterated to Khachanov, interests!

There are only interests between countries!

With Khachanov's violent temper, he really wanted to beat up Jiang Dong if possible at this moment.

"But..." Jiangdong changed the subject, and Khachanov immediately pricked up his ears.

"As I said before, once the war situation expands, as the just party, we will form an alliance sooner or later.

Since we are allies, we should consider our feelings as well as our interests.

Although the Soviet Union was vast, most of its food and industrial production areas were in the west.

Your general must have already studied Germany's lightning tactics. Believe me, once the war begins, the entire east side will be lost.

In addition to the harsh weather in the north, strategic depth is also critical to blocking Germany."

Naturally, Khachanov knew what Jiangdong said. He frowned slightly and asked:

"What exactly do you want to say?"

Jiangdong drew a long line on the map, from Lake Baikal to Peiping.

"In order to support each other more conveniently and improve the efficiency of material circulation, I propose that we both build a railway here!"

The railway line passes through Chahar, Suiyuan, Outer Mongolia, and is connected to the Trans-Siberian Railway at Lake Baikal. There was originally a highway line here, but Jiangdong was not satisfied with the transportation efficiency of the highway, so he proposed this.

Khachanov rubbed his chin and thought seriously.

Jiangdong continued:

"North China's industry is booming. After the fall of the western Soviet Union, we can use this railway to provide assistance with armaments and food.

In addition, the terrain in the Northeast is unique, making it difficult to launch large-scale operations in the direction of Shanhaiguan.

After the railway is built, my corps can use the Soviet Union to attack the Kwantung Army from north to south."

Jiang Dong said everything he was thinking, and it was up to Khachanov to decide.

"It's not impossible to take advantage of the Soviet Union..."

Khachanov hesitated and then said:

"I will report this proposal to Moscow and notify you as soon as possible after it is approved."

Jiang Dong nodded,

"The railway line is very long, how about each of us build half of it?"

"Can!"

A bright smile appeared on Jiang Dong's face, and he said as if sighing casually:

"I heard that the scenery of Lake Baikal is very beautiful. Alas... it's a pity..."
Chapter completed!