Rebirth: I am in Jin-Cha-Ji

Of course, what excited him even more was that a biology research institute was established at the Agricultural University, and he would be the director of this biology research institute.

Overcoming the antibiotic challenge.

This is what Zhang Weishen wants to do most.

Zhang Weishen knew that the Wei Hongjun before him was no longer the general who led troops into battle during the Anti-Japanese War. Instead, he was a major figure in Chinese politics and the head of the Pharmaceutical Industry Administration.

With Wei Hongjun's support, we were able to obtain sufficient manpower and material resources to develop antibiotics.

Wei Hongjun's proposal was really attractive to Zhang Weishen.

"Mr. Zhang, I'm going to tell you something real. But I'm only telling you this. I won't admit it once I leave this room.

"General Wei, I am all ears."

"Mr. Zhang, don't be fooled by the fact that just because New China has been established, it seems there's no war going on across the country. The reality is that the current situation both domestically and internationally isn't as good as you might imagine. I won't go into detail about the specifics. I can only say this: our country's wars won't end easily in the next few years.

The military needs a large amount of medicine, especially penicillin. If we import all of it, we won't have enough foreign exchange, and we won't be able to supply the troops on the front lines on a large scale. Therefore, the government and the military are urgently seeking to produce penicillin in my country.

Zhang Weishen's expression became very serious.

Although he has been in the United States, he also pays attention to domestic affairs.

Besides, his family was a large one in China, and many of its members were prominent figures in society. Therefore, they were well-informed about various news. He knew that the civil war was essentially over, and that, with the exception of Tibet and Taiwan, all other territories had been taken by the People's Liberation Army.

At present, the main force is engaged in the war to suppress bandits.

But he is a smart man.

It is clear from Wei Hongjun’s words that there will be wars in New China.

Of course he didn't know what it was specifically.

But he believed that Wei Hongjun would not lie to him. This was inconsistent with Wei Hongjun's current identity.

"General Wei, the development of penicillin won't yield results in just a year or two."

"I know."

Wei Hongjun nodded.

But he still said: "Mr. Zhang, our country's foundation in all aspects is very weak. We lack money, technology, and experience. We can't compare with those industrial countries. But our country also has our advantages. We are a socialist country led by the Communist Party, and we can concentrate our efforts on

Mr. Zhang, as long as you are willing to take charge of the antibiotic project, then I can give you a guarantee here. Whatever you want, as long as it is something I can do, I will complete it for you. If you need money, I will raise money for you in the State Council. If the State Council does not have enough, I will go to various provinces in North China to provide you with chemical

I will also help you raise funds. If you want people, I will help you recruit them. As long as it is the person you want, I will beg you to transfer them. You can choose teachers and students from major universities and technicians from major pharmaceutical factories. The North China Pharmaceutical Factory has begun construction. It is a Soviet aid-built

The pharmaceutical factory consists of an antibiotics factory, a starch factory, and a pharmaceutical glass factory. I hope to complete the mass production of penicillin at the North China Pharmaceutical Factory as soon as possible.

Zhang Weishen was already very tempted.

But he didn't agree immediately.

Seeing Zhang Weishen's expression, Wei Hongjun said, "Mr. Zhang, I hope you can rely on North China Agricultural University, the Institute of Biology, and the North China Pharmaceutical Factory to not only complete the production of antibiotics, but also train our own technicians in this field on a large scale. Once we have a scale,

Your students will support the nation and build our country's pharmaceutical industry. I can also assure you that the government will not interfere with your research. If you have any questions, please contact me directly.

Logically speaking, Wei Hongjun is very busy with work.

It is not Wei Hongjun's turn to personally deal with such matters.

But Wei Hongjun is really anxious now. The Korean Peninsula is a powder keg. It didn't explode before because there was still a glimmer of possibility for peaceful reunification between the two sides. Or, in other words, many groups on the Korean Peninsula hope that the two sides can peacefully reunify, and then hold a general election to form a new government.

Prefecture

However, as the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union became increasingly intense, many left-wing leaders on the Korean Peninsula were suppressed and even assassinated.

With the support of the United States, Syngman Rhee chose to establish an independent country.

The Workers' Party of Korea in the north was not to be outdone and soon established the Republic of Korea. This created two regimes in the North and South, and the confrontation became more intense. The two sides had not yet fought each other simply because neither side was prepared.

Once both sides are ready, the powder keg of the Korean Peninsula will inevitably explode.

By then, the PLA's demand for medicines, especially anti-inflammatory drugs, would be staggering. That's why Wei Hongjun was so anxious to personally receive Zhang Weishen and prepare everything for him.

Wei Hongjun is willing to fully support Zhang Weishen.

Complete the localization of anti-inflammatory drugs as soon as possible.

Zhang Weishen was also moved.

How could he not dare to move when he was treated so respectfully by a senior official of the new China? He knew that he could only be sorry for his teacher. So he said: "General Wei, thank you for thinking so highly of me. I am willing to accept this appointment."

"Mr. Zhang, on behalf of the State Council and the People's Liberation Army, I thank you for your choice.

Chapter 789 National Debt Crisis

It is the end of November.

Chen Yun presided over the National Finance and Economics Conference, which was the third National Finance and Economics Conference held this year.

It’s because the current financial situation is too serious.

The deficit is getting bigger.

What to do with such a large deficit?

If the deficit problem is not resolved, the finances of New China will collapse.

While the central government faces serious financial challenges, the finances of the local governments are not as difficult. Therefore, when the Ministry of Finance is short of funds, it has no choice but to borrow from the local governments. This is a highly abnormal situation.

Therefore, during the first two financial and economic conferences, Chen Yun had always wanted to unify the national finances and take back the financial power of the local regions. However, due to the strong opposition from the local regions, no consensus could be reached. Even the Northeast Bureau, where Chen Yun had served as secretary, opposed him.

Want to unify fiscal measures.

Who doesn't know the benefits of holding financial power?

Moreover, many of the current regional leaders are cadres who began to take charge of their own affairs during the Anti-Japanese War. They are all used to being the boss, and when you ask them to hand over power, many cadres will complain.

Chen Yun is not a very strong person.

As a result, neither of the two financial meetings achieved their goals.

But we have to be unified now.

The central government can't wait any longer.

If national finances remain ununified, then local central bureaus and regional governments will continue to operate independently. If the central government runs out of money, not only will the Ministry of Finance's work be hampered, but many subsequent national construction projects will also be stalled. Therefore, this meeting was held at a high level by the central government.

The Chairman, Commander-in-Chief, Xiu Yang, Ren Peiguo and several other leading comrades attended the meeting. From the State Council, the Premier, Marshal Nie, Dong Biwu and others also attended the meeting.

This time the issue of fiscal unification must be resolved.

Local regions must hand over power.

Under the pressure of the chairman and others, the local regions held their noses and began to hand over power. Of course, the central government also made a lot of arrangements to make the local regions hand over power.

For example, in the Northeast Bureau, the central government decided not to promote the RMB for the time being.

Because the meaning of Gao Gang of the Northeast Bureau is very simple. The Northeast has been liberated for a long time, and the economy and prices are stable. But now the RMB is being promoted nationwide, because there is no accurate number for national economic statistics. Therefore, the amount of currency issued is a bit too much, and the people are not accepting it.

The RMB is not stable, as evidenced by the current price fluctuations in the newly liberated areas.

Therefore, the Northeast Bureau is unwilling to accept RMB now. Because if the Northeast Bureau accepts RMB now, it will use its own losses to make up for the national problems. Just like North China, as an old liberated area, it was also the first place to use RMB. However, due to the current unstable RMB value

North China was also deeply affected. Therefore, the Northeast Bureau hoped that the RMB would be used in Northeast China after it stabilized.

In order to unify finances, the State Council compromised and decided to abandon the original plan and fully convert RMB into RMB in Northeast China starting in 1950.

Other local regions also have their own requirements.

As long as it is not too outrageous, the central government will give in.

Because compared to fiscal unification, other issues are minor details.

"Comrades, in 1946, the total expenditure of all our liberated areas was about 4 million catties (of millet). By 1947, the total expenditure of all our liberated areas reached 19 billion catties, an increase of almost five times. But this year, according to our calculations, the total expenditure has reached 784 billion catties, which is equivalent to billion catties.

Compared with 1947, it has increased by 40 times and nearly 1946 times compared with 200. According to the price of millet per catty, it is equivalent to 39 billion silver dollars. Although our total income is also increasing, it cannot keep up with the growth of expenditure. Among the fiscal revenue, public grain accounts for about 2000%.

Right, tax revenue accounts for about 37%, leaving a shortfall of about 160 billion jin. So, starting last year, we've had to issue government bonds to make up for this shortfall. This year, if we want to make up for the shortfall, we'll have to issue government bonds again."

The meeting lasted seven days just to discuss the issue of financial unification.

There are too many things to argue about.

After this matter was settled, the chairman and others would no longer attend this financial meeting.

The subsequent meeting was attended by the Prime Minister and chaired by Chen Yun.

Minister of Finance Bo Shuchun first reported on the fiscal situation for the year. It was a precarious situation. The rate of fiscal expenditure was simply astonishing. From 1946 million catties (of millet) in 4, it soared to nearly 1948 billion catties in 800.

Of course, an increase in fiscal spending is inevitable.

After all, the army had expanded so much and was constantly at war. More importantly, with so many cities captured and so many staff added, the expenditure must have increased significantly.

But the current situation is that fiscal revenue cannot keep up with the growth of expenditure.

The deficit was 160 billion jin, equivalent to 8 million silver dollars.

Including many retainers of the old government, there are about 330 million people. In terms of fiscal expenditure, military expenditure accounts for nearly a quarter of this year.

Administrative expenses account for over 20%, construction costs nearly 30%. Education, health, and other expenses account for only 10%. Next year, our financial pressure will intensify.

As we reached that

Some industrial construction cooperation agreements, our government's construction expenses next year

会增

The Soviet Union's loans were large.

But these loans were used to purchase Soviet machinery, equipment, weapons, and various necessary materials.

So many projects are underway in China, and the construction costs require government spending. For example, the Baotou Iron and Steel Complex, currently under construction, provided machinery, equipment, and technicians from the Soviet Union, but the construction itself was completed domestically.

The investments are amazing.

"Comrade Bo Shuchun, I know the Ministry of Finance has a large deficit and must issue government bonds. But the amount of government bonds issued by the Ministry of Finance is too large."

Rao Shushi, secretary of the East China Bureau, spoke.

Rao Shushi was born into a family of scholars.

He has made his way step by step in East China until now, and his status in the party has even surpassed that of Chen Shuai.

He is currently the Secretary of the Shanghai Municipal Party Committee.

It's a proud moment.