Rebirth: I am in Jin-Cha-Ji

"Even many merchant ships that previously chose to stop in Taiwan for supplies have turned to other places."

Jianfeng was also very helpless.

The mainland is large in area, has a large population, and is backed by the socialist camp. Even if it is blocked by the United States, it can survive.

Even the US military threat is completely irrelevant to the CCP. As a major power, the CCP can fully develop at its own pace. This is its confidence.

But Taiwan can't do that.

Taiwan is too small, with a population of less than 10 million. If it cannot develop trade, then Taiwan will never be able to develop.

But precisely because Taiwan is too small, the PLA can just scare others and they won’t trust Taiwan.

This is an innate disadvantage that cannot be changed at all.

"Is there any other solution?"

"Father, it's useless. Even if some people invest and build factories in Taiwan, as long as the CCP does this again,

They will still run away. The CCP can only fire a few missiles at most, but that will make all of Taiwan unsafe. So the biggest problem now is the CCP's military threat. If we don't solve this problem, everything will be in vain."

"Do you have any ideas?"

"Father, can we contact the Chinese Communist Party and reach some kind of agreement? We promise that our warships will no longer disrupt the normal navigation of merchant ships, but the Chinese Communist Party will also refrain from launching missiles. Peace in the Taiwan Strait is good for both our families."

"No." Chiang Kai-shek immediately interrupted Jianfeng's suggestion.

Chiang Kai-shek has fought the CCP all his life, and he cannot beg for mercy from the CCP.

But if the CCP's military threat is not resolved, Taiwan will continue to suffer. Without money, it cannot support so many troops, and without troops, it cannot maintain its position.

So Chiang Kai-shek thought for a moment and said, "Jianfeng, this problem still needs to be solved by the United States. Doesn't the United States lack troops in Vietnam now? As long as the United States gives us security guarantees, we can send tens of thousands of troops to help.

1126 Personnel Adjustment

"India claims to be a socialist country, but not only is its revolution incomplete, its economic development has only superficially copied the Soviet economic system. Therefore, India is a society of mixed feudal tribes, small and large landowners, and small and large bourgeoisie."

The Chairman looked at the meeting report sent by Wei Hongjun.

I looked at the Indian intelligence again and made a summary.

"Because the revolution was not thorough, India's ethnic conflicts were covered up, class conflicts were not resolved, and religious conflicts continued to accumulate. India's ruling party, the Congress Party, only represents the upper class, not the broad masses of the Indian people."

"So when problems arose in the national regime, the various ethnic groups and the general public did not think about defending their country. Instead, many people wanted to abandon the Congress Party. This is because in their hearts, India is not their own country, and the Indian government and the Congress Party do not represent their interests.

"Our Party must take this as a warning. We cannot use ethnic conflicts as an excuse to cover up class conflicts. We must unify the interests of the country and the people and serve them wholeheartedly. Our Party must always represent the interests of the people. Only in this way can such things not happen."

"Yes."

The Chairman was very emotional.

India is such a large country, and on the surface it looked strong and united, but after just one defeat, it fell apart.

China must not repeat the same mistakes. "What are your thoughts on establishing a new company specifically responsible for arms import and export?"

"Mr. Chairman, we used to be an arms importer, but in the future we will be both an arms importer and an arms exporter. Arms imports and exports are influenced by political factors, but they also require economic considerations. After all, arms imports and exports are a business."

"Since this is a business matter, it is not appropriate for the central leadership or the military leadership to discuss specific matters in person. Some things,

It’s more convenient for everyone to stick to the business model.”

After a while, the Chairman said, "Do you think our country will also be an arms exporter in the future?"

"Yes."

Wei Hongjun affirmed: "After World War II, there were so many new independent countries in the world, and the independence movement is still going on. That is to say, in the years to come,

New independent countries will always emerge. These newly independent countries also have the need for industrial development and national defense and security.

"These are all very large markets. my country's weapons and equipment are indeed inferior to those of powerful nations like the UK, the US, and the Soviet Union, but theirs are also expensive. And every time they do arms business, they attach many political demands. my country's weapons and equipment may not be as technologically advanced as those of the UK, the US, and the Soviet Union, but we have a price advantage. More importantly, we only sell weapons, with no other strings attached."

"As long as we find a good strategy, we can definitely open up the global arms market. That's why we need a company specializing in arms import and export."

The Chairman thought for a moment and said, "I've recently seen a situation between our country and North Korea, where we're exchanging pork for their iron ore."

"Yes. North Korea's Musan iron ore is of high quality. We need iron ore, and North Korea needs capital. We exchange pork for iron ore, which is a beneficial trade for both sides."

"Ah."

"Have you thought of a name for this company?"

"To protect the fruits of our victory, I want to name it Baosheng Company."

"Baosheng, Baosheng. Nice name."

The chairman looked at the report and only asked questions occasionally.

Including the establishment of the Aksai Chin Military Sub-district and the Shannan Military Sub-district, the Chairman simply asked and nodded.

"I've read the plan report for Panzhihua, and it's a top priority project in the Third Five-Year Plan. If we can truly complete the Panzhihua project, it will not only improve the industrial layout of the western region, but more importantly, my country will be able to fully master the full range of steel industry technologies. This will undoubtedly be a landmark construction project in the history of my country's steel industry."

Why does the Chairman attach so much importance to the Panzhihua project?

It is not only because Panzhihua is the foundation of industrial construction in the west, but also because Panzhihua will drive the development of the entire Chinese steel industry.

This time, the Ministry of Metallurgical Industry, the First Ministry of Machine Building and other ministries and commissions have a construction plan for the Panzhihua Iron and Steel Base, which is that most of the required machinery and equipment, starting from the design, must be provided by China itself.

The machinery and equipment here are not only those needed by the steel plant, but also the power plants, iron ore plants, coal mines, transportation construction, etc. surrounding the steel plant, which must be built independently.

If this is truly accomplished, China's industrial capacity will be elevated to a higher level, as China will have the technical capabilities to independently develop large-scale steel enterprises.

"Chairman, the Science Working Committee and the Finance Working Committee have conducted several investigations on this issue.

I believe that my country is now fully capable of building such a large steel conglomerate. Of course, if there are really difficult technical problems to solve, we will choose to import some machinery and equipment.

We are negotiating with the Soviet Union regarding the construction of Panzhihua. We are preparing to obtain a loan from the Soviet Union and import a batch of construction machinery needed for the project.

"Ah."

The Chairman carefully reviewed the report on Panzhihua Steel Construction and said, "This is a major project involving thousands of units nationwide, requiring the mobilization of tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of people. A project of this magnitude requires the establishment of a dedicated command center."

Building a large steel conglomerate from scratch is not an easy task.

Furthermore, Panzhihua, as a self-built steel base, required the collaboration of thousands of units nationwide. Furthermore, the construction of Panzhihua required the mobilization of nearly 100,000 people.

Coordination for such a large-scale construction project is extremely difficult. A command center must be established to take full charge.

“We’re considering it too.”

Panzhihua Iron and Steel Joint Enterprise is an important project of the Third Five-Year Plan, and it is not easy to select a suitable cadre team.

Not only does it require a sufficient level, but it also requires the ability in this area.

"Where is Comrade Lei Jiabin, the chief commander of the Songliao Oilfield Campaign, now?" Speaking of presiding over large-scale campaigns, one was the construction of Baotou, which was mainly based on the Baotou Iron and Steel Plant. One hundred thousand people were mobilized to build Baotou into an industrial city.

Another one is the Songliao Oilfield Battle in the oil system.

The oil war was a national sensation. Over 100,000 people were mobilized to forge an oil city.

With so many institutions, so many schools, and so many workers from various units, construction and exploration were not delayed at the same time. To be able to lead such a large-scale operation, all aspects of ability must be first-class.

The Chairman also visited Songliao Oilfield several times and was deeply impressed by its construction.

"He is currently the Deputy Minister of Petroleum. He is currently investigating the development of the European ethylene industry and is preparing to import machinery, equipment and technology needed for the industry's development from Europe."

After successfully completing the Songliao Oilfield Campaign, Lei Jiabin was appointed Vice Minister of the Ministry of Petroleum, but he remained Party Secretary of the Songliao Oilfield. In 1961, he officially left the Songliao Oilfield and was transferred to the central government, where he began to be responsible for developing the ethylene industry, a key component of China's petrochemical industry.

"I think he is the most suitable person to be in charge of the construction of Panzhihua Iron and Steel Combine."

The chairman named Lei Jiabin.

It was really the Songliao Oilfield Campaign led by Lei Jiabin that was so successful. Such a large-scale campaign was carried out in an orderly manner, which left a deep impression on the Chairman.

Wei Hongjun nodded and said, "After I have discussed this with the Premier, Comrade Chen Yun, Comrade Deng Xixian and others, I will talk to Comrade Lei Jiabin."

In fact, Wei Hongjun never thought of letting Lei Jiabin be responsible for the Panzhihua project.

But since the Chairman had named him, Wei Hongjun wouldn't object. Lei Jiabin was a company-level cadre in the Central Red Army who had participated in the Long March, and he was not illiterate when he joined the Red Army.

He is two years younger than Wei Hongjun and is only 44 years old this year. He has presided over the oil campaign and is responsible for the Panzhihua project, both of which are major national projects, which will be beneficial to his future development.

"Over the past decade, the oil sector has conducted numerous campaigns, both large and small, and trained a large number of outstanding cadres. Now that my country's oil production has stabilized, some of these outstanding cadres should be sent to areas where they are more needed. Places like the newly established Shannan Prefecture need pioneering cadres."

"Yes."

After discussing the contents of the report, the Chairman said:

"How are the preparations for the Big Ten going?" "There are basically no problems."

"There's a position that you think should be adjusted."

The Chairman said seriously, "Comrade Yang Shangkun has been in the Central Committee for a long time, for over 20 years, and has always been an alternate member of the Secretariat. If he continues to serve as Director of the General Office of the Central Committee, it will not be good for his future. So my suggestion is that Comrade Yang Shangkun should be transferred to an important province to serve as Secretary."

Wei Hongjun didn't expect that the Chairman would have such an idea.

Wei Hongjun certainly agreed with both hands.

Yang Shangkun's long tenure as Director of the General Office of the Central Committee wasn't a factor. While the Chairman was in office, there weren't major issues. Cooperation between the two sides would become problematic once Wei Hongjun took over central leadership. Relocating Yang Shangkun was definitely a good thing for Wei Hongjun.

The reason why the Chairman wanted to adjust Yang Shangkun's position was,

One reason is that I am not very satisfied with Yang Shangkun's work. In recent years, the General Office of the Central Committee has caused many problems.

Yang Shangkun has a great responsibility.

Another reason was that after the 10th National Congress, Wei Hongjun would be in charge of all central affairs. Therefore, the Chairman wanted Wei Hongjun to choose the position of Director of the General Office of the Central Committee himself.

"If Comrade Yang Shangkun were to go to a provincial position, his options would include the Beijing Municipal Party Committee Secretary, the Shanghai Municipal Party Committee Secretary, the Liaoning Provincial Party Committee Secretary, the Guangdong Provincial Party Committee Secretary, or the Heilongjiang Provincial Party Committee Secretary or the Hubei Provincial Party Committee Secretary."

After all, Yang Shangkun has a high rank, so it is impossible for him to just pick anyone to go to.

It must be a place with a high political status within the current territory of China.

The Chairman nodded and said, "You should discuss the details with the cadres of the Presidium. I will talk to Comrade Yang Shangkun."

"Yes."

"Regarding the personnel arrangements for the General Office of the Central Committee, please discuss your opinions with Comrade Chen Tanqiu. The General Office of the Central Committee will primarily work with you two."

"Yes."

Wei Hongjun was deeply moved because the Chairman's speed in delegating power was even faster than he had imagined.

The Chairman intends to transfer personnel authority over the General Office of the Central Committee directly to Wei Hongjun. Once Wei Hongjun assumes full control of the Central Committee's work, he'll also control the General Office. If Wei Hongjun truly resolves, he could even shield the Chairman's closest spies. This demonstrates the Chairman's trust in Wei Hongjun and his boldness in delegating power. Wei Hongjun, observing the Chairman's discussion of the Tenth National Congress, said, "Chairman, I think it was wrong to cross out Comrade Zhou Bin from the list of candidates for the Tenth National Congress of the Political Bureau."

Before the Tenth Congress, the Preparatory Committee and the Presidium members would nominate a list of candidates for the Politburo, which would include about fifty names.