The sound of rapid and heavy footsteps caused the members of the school committee of Tohoku Imperial University who were holding a school meeting to temporarily stop talking. Something must have happened to make someone run desperately.

As soon as the door opened, the person outside shouted: "Principal, people are making trouble in the streets!"

The principal knew some clues. The public sentiment in the market has been very angry in the past half month. Facing the excited staff, the principal asked calmly: "How many people are there?"

The staff was really anxious and quickly replied: "There are people in front of all the rice stores, and people who go to school to buy food can't get in."

When they heard that the school could not buy food, the school committee members changed their expressions. The school cafeteria does not purchase a large amount of food every time, and it is only a week's supply at most. The principal immediately ordered: "If there is no food in the city,

Go shopping in the nearby countryside."

The students in the ivory tower do not know what is happening outside. Imperial University is funded and established by the Japanese government, and its management has always been strict. Once the door is closed and entry and exit are prohibited, the students are isolated from the world outside the campus walls.

Although the shouts of more and more marchers on the street came from outside the fence, the high fence prevented the communication between the two worlds. Moreover, the school blocked the patrol and prohibited students from approaching the fence.

The boys didn't know what happened. They were surprised that no one mentioned the original plan to cheer the troops off. Three days later, the boys gathered in front of the latest notice, feeling excited.

The girls remained silent in the classroom, but carefully listened to the boys angrily and loudly accusing the school of reducing the food supply. Mitsuko Morita immediately thought of his mother in Tokyo and couldn't help but worry about her mother's condition.

In the small yard of Mrs. Morita's house, the wooden door is still worn out. When He Rui was there, he helped Mrs. Morita repair the wall. Since He Rui left, no one has taken a break.

Inside the house, Ishihara Wanji ordered someone to put a bag of grain away, and told Mrs. Morita who was next to her, "Please try not to go out on the streets recently, and don't let anyone enter your home."

Mrs. Morita quickly responded: "Thank you Ishihara-kun for reminding me."

Ishihara Kanji had so many things to do about this matter, he said goodbye to Mrs. Ishihara and left quickly with his subordinates. In the past month or two, Ishihara Kanji mobilized the members of the "Future Society" to buy enough to support the members' families for several months.

Food is to help future community members and families survive the upcoming crisis.

However, Ishihara Wanji still did not expect that the changes would be so drastic. When the accumulated anger in society broke out, it spread like wildfire. Grain grabbing movements were everywhere, even if rice stores hired police and various underworld personnel, they still

There are constant reports that the rice store's defense line has been breached and the rice has been used by the people.

Every success also inspired the people's courage to resist the current Japanese politics. There are already rumors that workers have begun to go on strike, demanding that factories raise wages and improve working conditions.

Leaving Mrs. Morita's house and walking to the entrance of the alley, Ishihara smiled and stopped, turning back to look at the familiar wooden door. It was here three years ago that He Rui foresaw today's situation and proposed the 'counter-cyclical adjustment' economy.

ideas.

Now the only person left behind the wooden door is Mrs. Morita, a woman who has begun to enter old age. He Rui has also returned to China and begun his journey. Now it is Ishihara Wanji's turn and his comrades to rely on their own efforts to save the country.

Japan.

Turning back, Ishihara smiled and walked away quickly, arranged for his subordinates to continue delivering food to the last few families, and went straight to Tokyo Imperial University.

After returning from Europe, Kanji Ishihara was assigned to be a teacher at the Army University. This is a very common career path for Army University graduates. They teach at the military academy, cultivate their own group of juniors, and then go to important departments of the General Staff.

After that, he will take up senior positions in the army. If he can pass each test, when the officer returns to the Army Department, he will become a strong candidate for the next generation of military leaders.

So Instructor Major Ishihara appeared at the gate of Tokyo Imperial University. The guard heard that he was here to see Professor Taira Fengsheng and quickly picked up the phone. Not long after, Professor Taira Fengsheng in a straight dress came out. Before Ishihara smiled and said, Taira Fengsheng

The professor pushed up his black-rimmed glasses and said, "Ishihara-kun, I'm going to see Minister Takahashi now. If you have anything to say, please talk to me on the way."

Ishihara Wanji knew that Ping Fengsheng was He Rui's academic partner and was very familiar with He Rui's proposal. As Ping Fengsheng took a few steps, he said directly: "Before He left Japan, He Jun specifically proposed the economic policy of counter-cyclical adjustment.

, I think the most important thing is to determine the industry cycle, so I came to ask the professor for advice."

Ping Fengsheng looked at Ishihara Wan'er, and after walking a few more steps, he said: "It's really interesting. I went to see Minister Takahashi this time precisely about the industrial cycle. Ishihara-kun, why don't you go with me?

,how?"

"Is it okay?" Ishihara Wan'er was a little surprised.

Taira Fengsheng sighed as he walked: "There are only a handful of people in Japan who can understand the terms industrial cycle and counter-cyclicality. Believe me, you will definitely become a very good official in the Ministry of Finance."

Ishihara Kanji didn't think it was a compliment. The students who graduated from Army University were all Japanese elites, and they had no psychological pressure at all when facing those civilian officials. Moreover, Ishihara Kanji believed that it was those civilian officials who messed up the matter.

As Ping Fengshen expected, he heard that Army University instructors who were graduates of Army University came with him, and Minister of Finance Takahashi Korekiyo did not refuse to meet him. The layout of the gray-bearded old minister's home was very Western-style, with no tatami mats but wooden floors.

The three of them sat down on the comfortable sofa. Ping Fengsheng took out a written document and put it on the coffee table. "Sir, I have tried my best to make a report on the industry cycle. Please take a look."

Takahashi Korekiyo took the report, but did not read it. He just asked: "Professor Ping still insists on countercyclical adjustment?"

"Yes. I have discussed this with many professors, and we all believe that this is the best way to resolve Japan's current conflicts."

Takahashi Korekiyo looked at Major Ishihara Kanji, and then said to Takahashi Korekiyo: "However, countercyclical adjustment requires reduction of military expenditures."

Ishihara Kanji didn't care about the talk of guns and sticks, but listened attentively to the economic discussion between Tibetan Minister Takahashi Korekiyo and Tokyo Imperial University Professor Taira Kiyomori.

It is obvious that Korekiyo Takahashi fully understands the policy proposed by He Rui, and even agrees with it to some extent, so everything Korekiyo Takahashi puts forward are objections to this policy. Professor Taira Fengsheng is very good in knowledge

, but far from having as rich work experience as Takahashi Korekiyo. In the face of these doubts, although he also tried to find solutions, more words were used to defend He Rui's policies, lacking the strength to penetrate deeply. And He Rui

What left the deepest impression on Ishihara Wanji was He Rui's understanding and analysis of practical problems.

Perhaps Takahashi Korekiyo was a little tired of Professor Taira Fengsheng's bookishness, or seeing that Ishihara Wanji was listening seriously, he suddenly turned around and asked: "Ishihara-kun, what do you think about countercyclical adjustment?"

Major Ishihara Wanji quickly lowered his head and replied: "I believe that the most important thing in today's situation is to gather national consensus. Why not publish the theory of periodic law and countercyclical adjustment in newspapers for discussion by the people. There is a lot of public dissatisfaction in Japan today. If there is

A theory that can explain the current situation may be able to alleviate the resentment of the people."

Takahashi Korekiyo was stunned, looked at the young officer up and down again, and suddenly smiled: "I didn't expect Ishihara-kun to be so knowledgeable."

Ishihara Wanji had an in-depth conversation with He Rui a few months ago and already had a solution to such a question, so he decisively replied: "Your Excellency, I am not trying to find the so-called culprit. There are indeed many villains among industrial and commercial owners.

It is a means to exploit and deceive the people in order to make a fortune. But those people are in the minority, and they cannot hold high positions. However, all industrial and commercial owners, without exception, will turn a blind eye to the suffering of the people, and even try their best to take advantage of the situation that is beneficial to them. This kind of ignorance is

The cause of the conflict. If all the people can know that Japan is currently in a certain stage of the cycle and what are the characteristics of this stage, then the industrial and commercial owners and the people will understand where the problem lies, and the people will know to put all the responsibilities on the industrial and commercial owners.

, cannot solve the problem. Industrial and commercial owners can also know that ignoring the people will not only fail to save them, but will also put them in a situation where everyone can be killed."

Takahashi Korekiyo didn't pay much attention to Ishihara Wanji's words at first, but after hearing the words, his expression gradually became serious. After Ishihara Wanji finished speaking, Takahashi Korekiyo thought for a long time, and finally sighed, "Ishihara-kun, counter-cyclical adjustment

The theory is not complete and contains too much ambiguity, which I cannot agree with."

Ishihara Wanji was not surprised. After visiting Northeast China, Ishihara Wanji understood that He Rui's theory was not to guide the current Japan, or even to guide the current China or the world. He Rui's theory was to guide the future.

The world. So He Rui completed the land reform in Northeast China and changed the basic production system. After that, those theories naturally began to work well.

But Ishihara Wanji still wanted to try again, so he tried his best to persuade: "Your Excellency, the real role of the Meiji Restoration is to buy Japan strategic time for development. It can try its best to develop itself within a certain period of time without worrying about being interrupted.

Process. Although there are many unexpected problems in countercyclical adjustment, this policy can at least buy Japan time for development and allow Japan to continue to make progress. If a decisive decision cannot be made now, Japan will fall into disorderly civil strife and consume

By depriving Japan of time to develop itself, there will be no progress for several years. At that time, the world situation will change, and Japan will have no choice but to deal with external pressure and completely lose its own pace. Please think again."

Takahashi Korekiyo was a little shaken for a moment, but looking at Ishihara Wanji's military uniform, he had to return to his previous mood.

It can be seen that both Major Ishihara Kanji and Professor Taira Fengsheng recognized He Rui's knowledge. Takahashi Korekiyo himself also recognized He Rui. Therefore, Takahashi Korekiyo actually studied He Rui's role in the European war for Japan very seriously.

The policy of 'counter-cyclical adjustment' was issued after the end of the period.

However, even if Takahashi Korekiyo tries his best, this policy may not be able to be implemented. Once it fails, Takahashi Korekiyo will lose all his political power.

Moreover, Takahashi's biggest resistance to the Qing Dynasty came from the army. The soldiers believed that external expansion could solve the problem. The current turmoil in Japan was indeed caused by the industrial and commercial owners who completely ignored the people and squeezed them desperately, accumulating huge conflicts.

But what triggered this conflict was the Japanese army's military expedition to Russia. The army purchased a large amount of food, which directly triggered the already rising food prices. The Japanese people could no longer bear it, so they started to grab rice.

Therefore, Takahashi Korekiyo said nothing, but politely stated that he still had something to do. Today's meeting ended here, and Taira Fengsheng and Ishihara Kanji would be invited to talk again another day.

After leaving Korekiyo Takahashi's residence, Ishihara smiled and bit his lips slightly, sighing softly: "Damn it!"

There has always been a saying that Korekiyo Takahashi is a person who has the courage to take on tasks. During this meeting, Ishihara Kanji discovered that Korekiyo Takahashi is not the kind of politician who can risk everything and move forward for Japan.
Chapter completed!