Education. Zhang Zhengzong had some ideas, but unfortunately, he had no money. Whether it was Old Zhang or him, they both placed great importance on the construction of the army.
Everything else could only be put aside. In this chaotic world, only soldiers were important. No matter how well this place was built, without a powerful force as a backing, it would only be a fleeting cloud.
The Wei Nation was the place in the East that placed the most importance on education, and Zhang Zhengzong admired the Wei Nation for this. The current primary school enrollment rate in the Wei Nation was almost 100%, while in the same period, it was probably less than 5%.
Not to mention the new schools, there were very few children who went to private schools. Most of the children were just muddling through. They were either making trouble outside or helping out at home.
The people would give birth if they could. This child was a labor force. As long as there was food, they could support him.
Unlike the future generations, where children were extremely precious, it was already difficult for a couple to raise a child, let alone a second child. If they could not let the child win at the starting line, they had to let the next generation work hard.
In addition, many families could not afford to marry a daughter-in-law, so there would be cases of child brides exchanging their daughters. This kind of situation was very common among the people.
Xiao Liuzi's wife, Yu Xiaofeng, was also a child bride of the Zhang family.
If even the marshal's manor had such a situation, one could imagine how it was like among the people.
Because of the appearance of child brides, the problem of high betrothal gifts was avoided.
As long as the time was right, the wedding would be held. There wouldn't be so many troublesome things.
Civil affairs was also a test for Zhang Zhengzong. Although he was not as conservative as Old Zhang, he could not take a step forward.
The biggest reason was that they had no money. As for attracting investment, it was even more impossible. These foreigners were all wolves that ate people without spitting out bones.
A more typical example was the Japanese merchants. The largest number of Japanese merchants in the country was the cotton mill. The workers of these large cotton factories had long been exploited and abused by the Japanese capitalists, and their wages were low.
Therefore, it was impossible to expect the foreign merchants to be kind. The money had been earned by them, and with cheap human resources, the workers 'lives were still so poor.
If that was the case, it would be better to farm. Moreover, the factories set up by these foreign merchants in China were mostly light industries. They would not invest in heavy industries.
The three eastern provinces were really full of things to do. In the original time and space, the Japanese had invested in a large number of factories, which had once surpassed their native land. Unfortunately, the Mao Xiong army came and took away most of the equipment. It was not worth it to destroy it all, nor did it leave it for the people behind.
Without the Japanese, Zhang Zhengzong could only rely on the system to get things done.
After all, the military industrial system could still be provided. Otherwise, if he were to rely on himself, he might not be able to leave the Wei people.
The construction of the Fengtian Munitions Factory had also stagnated as the relationship between the Feng faction and the Japanese had deteriorated. Yang Guanghui had already told Zhang Zhengzong about this matter several times.
System, my arsenal is gone.
The System doesn't care about those useless Japanese soldiers. If you defeat the Sixteenth Regiment, the System will give you an arsenal that can produce heavy artillery, naval artillery, and anti-aircraft artillery. You can have anything you want. It's enough for you to recruit troops and conquer the world.
How do you want to fight me? I'm afraid you're going to hurt me
Currently, there were too few soldiers that the Feng faction could use. If they really fought with the Japanese, the King of the Northeast would have to be replaced.
In a situation where he lacked strength, it was the most unwise choice to go all out. If he had nothing, Zhang Zhengzong wasn't afraid. After all, he wasn't afraid of being barefoot. However, he had already put on leather shoes. It wouldn't be good if he became barefoot again.
It was troublesome to have concerns, so he had to consider the big picture.
There is a division at Fengtian City. You won't be able to sleep well at night.
Recently, the Japanese wanted to renew their contract with Zhang Zhengzong. Of course, they could also forcefully occupy the place and not leave. Previously, it was Old Zhang who invited the Japanese to garrison Fengtian in order to restrict the inside of the pass and Mao Xiong. After all, his backer was the Japanese.
Now that Zhang Zhengzong didn't like the Japanese anymore, he naturally wouldn't invite them to loiter around his territory. Unfortunately, it was easy to invite a god but difficult to send one away.
I understand. However, since the rewards are so generous, the mission this time is probably not simple. If things go wrong, we might have to fight.
Boy, your eyes are as sharp as a torch. Congratulations, do you have the guts?
Why not? I'm just going to pee today.
Anyway, his relationship with the Japanese had dropped to the freezing point. Not long ago, they had planned to assassinate him.
He was just short of falling out with them. Although he was a little emotional, Zhang Zhengzong felt that he did not have to rely on the foreign powers as his backer like other warlords. His backer was himself, the System.
Not only did he have to chase away the Sixteenth Regiment, but he also had to take back the railway. However, the most important thing now was to deal with the Japanese. As for Mao Xiong, he had to take it easy. This centipede would not die. Mao Xiong had more troops in the Far East than the Japanese. He had to pick the soft persimmon.
The Wei Nation was a maritime power with a powerful navy, while Mao Xiong was a land power. Compared to the Wei Nation, Mao Xiong was much more dangerous.
200,000 Fengjun soldiers were not enough. Zhang Zhengzong said that he would need at least one million.
However, with so many troops, it was not easy to get weapons and equipment.
In addition, the population and financial resources of the three eastern provinces could not withstand so many troops.
This wasn't violence, this was courting death.
Some of them were even acting as instructors and lecturers in the lecture hall. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the Japanese had lost control of the Fengs. This made Yang Guanghui and the other pro-Japanese factions feel a little uncomfortable. They had no idea how bold the Japanese were.
Although they were close, they could not be treated as traitors. At most, they would have a good impression of them, but they would not betray their ancestors for the sake of the Japanese.
Yamauchi Kazuyoshi's mission was difficult, but unfortunately, Zhang Zhengzong ignored him, which made him very unhappy and uncomfortable.
Compared to Kikuchi, Yamauchi was much weaker.
The commander of the Kwantung Army, Shirakawa, had given him a mission to contact Zhang Zhengzong so that the Sixteenth Regiment could continue to stay in Fengtian.
Since their relationship had deteriorated, the Guandong Army was worried that Zhang Zhengzong would not agree to the Sixteenth Regiment staying in Fengtian.
The Japanese during the Taisho period didn't have many thoughts of expanding their territory. The cabinet members wanted the Sixteenth Regiment to leave as soon as possible and not waste money on Manchuria.
If they couldn't scare that old fox, it was only a matter of time before the Sixteenth Regiment returned to Zaoyang Peninsula. Just relying on those few second-rate road protection regiments wouldn't be much of a threat to the Feng army.
The garrison at Lukou Stronghold could not be touched. The port here was very important to the two countries. It was considered one of the best ice-free military ports in the Far East.
Feng Jun was emboldened. Zhang Zhengzong's attitude also affected a group of people. The higher-ups of the Feng Jun would no longer openly collude with the Japanese.
Even if it was Boss Feng and Tang Erhu who had lost their power, they would not be bought over by the Japanese. Which of these old things was not smart? If they hooked up with the Japanese today, Old Seven would bring people to kill them tomorrow. At that time, their wealth would be difficult to protect.
This Old Seventh's wings had hardened, and he didn't even want to shake off the Japanese anymore.
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