"Let's discuss the important matter."

In addition to the old Jiang and his wife, Kong Xiangxi, there were also Chen Bulei and Chen Guofu, Chen Lifu brothers, Zhang Qun, Chairman of Sichuan Province and Vice President of the Executive Yuan, Foreign Minister Wang Chonghui, Minister of Finance Yu Hongjun, and Wang Shijie, Director of the Military Counsel, the most important staff group of Chiang Kai-shek, Director of the Military Counsel.

In other words, except for Chiang Kai-shek and Qin Wei who have military positions, Wang Shijie can also have a ties with military affairs, and the rest are all senior officials in government affairs or party affairs. Wang Shijie is just an aide, while Chiang Kai-shek is the highest leader of the country. What is Qin Wei? A general can reach into the party and government circle... You know, even a big shot like He Yingqin, dare not put power into the scope of the "government". In Henan, when Jiang Dingwen, commander-in-chief of the First War Zone, reported to him, he did not dare to say anything more, and could only say that he had to wait for the government report... But now Qin Wei sat with Chiang with these "experts" in the party and government circle. What does this mean?

Unfortunately, Qin Wei seemed to be unaware of this.

"As I said just now, Americans will definitely not take the bait easily. But they cannot ignore the temptation of China's huge market... Thinking about the past, Britain, France, Russia, the United States, Germany, Italy and Japan, how many great powers wanted to get a piece of the Chinese market? But now there is basically only one in China's market left." Qin Wei shrugged, "In the eyes of Americans now, that is, the fat meat that keeps coming out. Even if they see clearly and understand our intentions, they will definitely try this. But as long as they have this intention, they must speak for China in the allies."

"What does Chief Qin mean? What do we need to do?" Kong Xiangxi was extremely frustrated now, and Zhang Qun was excited when he saw it next to him... He hoped that Lao Kong would resign directly because of his excessive frustration. In this way, the most competitive Song Ziwen is now negotiating with the Americans and the British in Washington. He could not leave for a while, and he was never allowed to be liked by Chiang Kai-shek, but he, Mr. Zhang, was the confidant of Chiang Kai-shek... By then, as the vice president of the Executive Yuan, he would definitely become the most powerful competitor of the President. Thinking of this, his attitude towards Qin Wei, the main "responsible person" who caused the current situation would naturally be much better than others. Moreover, in a sense, the chairman of Sichuan Province was also obtained by Qin Wei. If Qin Wei had not found a way to "send away" the warlords in Sichuan, how could those guys agree that he would take charge of the Sichuan Provincial Government?

"In addition to negotiating with Song Ziwen and Yan Huiqing in Washington, Americans will definitely send people to Chongqing. Therefore, the Executive Yuan must cooperate with our plan at that time. While not humble or arrogant, they will also continue to lure Americans and make them unable to stop." Qin Wei said.

"Americans will definitely put forward their own conditions, so should we agree to them?" Yu Hongjun is also one of the giants of the Executive Yuan. He couldn't help asking after hearing this.

"The specific conditions are considered in detail. But I think we can completely peg the fiat currency to the US dollar." Qin Wei replied.

"Captain Qin," Yu Hongjun smiled. "Since the 25th year of the Republic of China, the legal currency has been pegged to the British pound and the US dollar."

"And over the years, in order to cope with the domestic situation, especially the invasion of the Japanese, the government has adopted an inflationary policy, and the fiat currency depreciated greatly. On the eve of the War of Resistance Against Japan, the total issuance of fiat currency was only a little more than 1.4 billion, but by now, the fiat currency issuance has exceeded 100 billion. So no matter whether we are willing to peg the fiat currency to the US dollar, Americans cannot pay for us." Zhang Qun also said immediately.

"I don't know much about these, but I know that all China's hyperinflation has actually been related to the United States since this century." Qin Wei said in a deep voice. "Decoupling from the US dollar, and the lack of credit and economic strength in its own banknotes has caused inflation, which is the general path for China's inflation. Just like the deflation seven or eight years ago. It is precisely because the United States passed the Silver Acquisition Act, authorizing the US Treasury Department to acquire silver in domestic and foreign markets until the silver price reaches the specified price, or the US Treasury's fiscal policy

The value of silver in the Ministry of Reserves reached 1/3 of the gold reserves. That US acquisition led to a sharp rise in global silver prices. At that time, as the largest actual silver standard country, our currency value rose sharply, but had to tighten completely. As a result, our dream of becoming an export market was shattered, and our 'gold development' period was shattered by Americans... So, the gold standard, or the silver standard, is not suitable for China now, and what we need now is the 'dollar standard'!"

"How could Americans agree to such conditions? They originally wanted to treat us as their dumping market." Wang Chonghui also joined in and said.

"If it took a long time, they would agree." Qin Wei said, "because in that way, Americans can plunder the wealth that should belong to our China in an invisible way through the simple way of printing money. This will also become the first step in the 'dollar hegemony'. Roosevelt could not have rejected such temptation, just as he could not have rejected the huge market of China."

"So, in order to plunder our wealth in a longer period of time in the future, they will definitely be willing to bear certain losses in recent years?" Wang Shijie also asked.

"If it were you, would you give up this opportunity?" Qin Wei asked back.

"But then we will be controlled by others." Old Jiang had already understood. He had been doing this by printing money to plunder other people's wealth, so he was not unfamiliar with it. However, his personality did not allow others to hold his life. When he thought that the United States only needed to turn on a two-dollar printing machine in the future, he felt unacceptable.

"Only by giving anything, you will gain something." Qin Wei said in a deep voice, "I can't bear to let my child go to trap the wolf! Americans are much smarter than wolves. If the bait is not big enough, how can they get trapped?"

"I'm afraid that I won't be trapped by the wolf, but instead I will be trapped by ourselves." Kong Xiangxi suddenly snorted coldly, "You just said that Americans are good at harming their neighbors. Since they can create a "Silver Acquisition Act" seven years ago to interrupt the rapid development of our Chinese economy, they will definitely borrow your "dollar standard" to constantly seize China's wealth... You must remember: the advantages of the great powers are not so easy to take."

"The whole world has just experienced a serious economic crisis, and this crisis has not yet passed. And one of the big reasons for this world war is this crisis." Qin Wei ignored Kong Xiangxi, "and the protectionism prevailing in world trade, that is, the mutual restrictions between international trade, is actually the most important reason for the current world economic depression. Therefore, after the end of this war, solving complex international economic problems, especially formulating international trade policies, will become an important task faced by countries after the war."

"We are pegged to the US dollar, and even directly use the US dollar as foreign exchange reserves and the reserve funds issued with the US dollar as currency. Then, once the international trade order is rebuilt, Americans will definitely not forget us?" Yu Hongjun is worthy of being a financial expert. As soon as he heard Qin Wei's words, he immediately realized many things.

"From the population and industrial production level of the United States, as long as they do not make big mistakes, this war will inevitably take them as the ultimate winners." Qin Weidao. "After this war, Europe will lose its position as the center of the world. The United States will inevitably be the United States. In other words, the United States will become the makers of new international trade rules! But the rules still need to be enforced, so the United States must win over other countries to play this 'game'! They won because they are the highest makers of the rules. But similarly, other countries, whoever can enter this circle earlier will get more benefits first. China has a huge market. But now most of our markets are still self-sufficient small peasant economy. If you want to develop rapidly, you must go outward, and we also have advantages in this regard... So, as soon as you integrate into this circle of international trade, we will develop earlier. Especially after we have obtained Japan's industrial foundation!"

"Japan, Japan... let's not talk about whether we can realize this plan. Even if we can achieve it, since we can attack their local area earlier and force Japan to surrender, why do we have to wait any longer?" Kong Xiangxi asked loudly.

"Because if we choose a large-scale attack at this time, it is equivalent to sharing the pressure for Britain and the United States, and will also allow Japan to put more power in front of us! By then, we will inevitably bear greater and more serious losses." Lao Jiang glanced at him, "So, we would rather choose a method that has less losses but more time-consuming to complete this war. Moreover, if Britain and the United States share the pressure of the Japanese for us, we will be more confident of winning."

...

"The oil field incident made my elder sister's family almost worry. Qin Wei, you are open-minded, so don't bother with them too much, right?"

The meeting was just a tone. Qin Wei was not an economic expert, he just followed the script. The specific plan was still to be discussed and formulated by Yu Hongjun and others. Therefore, the talk took about two hours from the beginning to the end. However, after this, Qin Wei's status in the National Government was completely different. Many people, including the Chen brothers, looked at him differently from the previous one. Unfortunately, Song Meiling didn't care about these things now, and she was still thinking about the "field" of her elder sister's house! So after the talks, she instigated Chiang Kai-shek to leave Qin Wei alone.

"I understand what my wife means." Don't worry too much? Don't just ask for that piece of land and let it still be "Kong"? Qin Wei had a headache. Again and again, Soong Mei-ling was like cheating. But similarly, Soong Mei-ling's approach of being ashamed of her face put a lot more pressure on him than before.

"I know you understand, but I hope you can put this understanding into action..." Soong Mei-ling blushed a little: "Of course, I also know that this will make you very embarrassed. So, you can give it as much as possible if you have any conditions."

"Any conditions?" Qin Wei asked.

"As long as I can do it," Soong Mei-ling said. While speaking, she glanced at Lao Jiang who was sitting aside, but only saw Lao Jiang picking up the teacup next to her...

"Actually, my conditions are not difficult. I hope... I can donate the Duli Oilfield!" Qin Wei smacked his lips, "Donate to the country! What do you think?"

"Okay--" Before Soong Mei-ling could speak, Chiang Kai-shek threw the teacup on the table, "For the country and the people, you, Qin Wei, are ranked second, and no one dares to say first! I agree with this matter!"

"..." Soong Mei-ling. (To be continued, please search Piaotianwen, novels are better, updated and faster!
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