Chapter 444 Militia and High Prices

Looking at these panic-stricken neighbors, as a cadre, He Yuzhu has the responsibility to comfort them.
So I said slowly,

"Don't worry, there are tall people to hold up the sky if it collapses, why are you so anxious?"

Seeing He Yuzhu park his bicycle and talk slowly, the neighbors' moods calmed down a lot, at least they were not so anxious anymore.

"Zhu Zi, have you received any orders from the militia? Is it really nothing serious?"

"What big deal could it be?
It's just that those old Russians are leaving, what's the big deal?
This is not 10 years ago. Back then, we were fighting a joint force. It was an agricultural country fighting an industrial country. It was normal for everyone to be insecure.
But what is the situation now?
From 53 to now, our Daxia has established a complete military-industrial system.

We can produce everything, including planes, cannons, tanks, trucks. We have everything that the Russians have. We are much more powerful than we were 10 years ago. What is there to be afraid of?
Besides, we still have a big boss up there. He is so powerful, can’t he protect us?”

The neighbors thought that He Yuzhu was right.

Not to mention the regular troops, even the militiamen under He Yuzhu who maintain order have been equipped with Type 56 semi-automatic rifles since this year, and 155 heavy artillery is hung on the truck when they go out for training.

Ten years ago, even regular troops might not have these things, let alone militia.

Just as they thought of the militia, the neighbors remembered the news of conscription on the street. Yan Bugui couldn't help but look at He Yuzhu with some curiosity.
"Zhu Zi, is the news about conscription circulating on the street true?
Do you need more people from your militia?"

When the neighbors heard Yan Bugui's question, they pricked up their ears immediately.

It is true that everyone's life is difficult now. If you can join He Yuzhu's militia, you will be provided with meals during training. Even if you only train one day a week, you can save a lot of food for your family.

Seeing that the neighbors were all looking at him, He Yuzhu, who had already received the expansion plan, smiled and nodded in agreement.
"Of course we militias need people.
Not only do we need more people, but the expansion of the army this time is mainly based on our militia,

According to the above plan, this time we will mobilize 1/3 of the people in Daxia to join the militia. All of you uncles are strong and healthy. Even if you don’t want to join, the leaders of the factory will mobilize you to join. "

Hearing about this good news, the neighbors were all excited.

At this time, Yan Bugui's face darkened, and he thought of something bad, and then he asked tentatively,

"Zhu Zi, in the census of 53, our Great Xia had a population of 6 million. If it were as you said, would our Great Xia be able to produce so much food to feed these old militiamen now?"

He Yuzhu knew that the neighbors were happy because they were going for the clear rations.
Now seeing that Yan Bugui had reacted, he also poured a basin of cold water on them.
"Uncle Yan, you have hit the nail on the head.

After this expansion, our militia's previous training subsidies have been temporarily cancelled, and we don't know when they will be restored.
Didn’t the leader say, “Eat dry food when you’re busy, and eat liquid food when you’re free?” After you join our militia, the rations during the training period will have to be solved by yourselves.

Hearing that it was just as they thought, Yan Bugui and his neighbors suddenly felt a little bit of toothache.
I originally thought that joining the militia would help subsidize my family, but it turns out that I still have to lose food in the end. What's the point of being a militia then?

But they didn't dare to say it in front of He Yuzhu.
Judging from the scale, basically every household will have someone participating in this militia training. With such a large intensity, if they dare to complain or drag their feet, they will definitely suffer the consequences.

Seeing that they were silent, He Yuzhu knew that they were digesting the news he had heard from him, so he looked at them with interest.

By the time someone realized what was happening, they would leave in time and say, "Well, you guys are busy thinking about it.
I went back to sort out the money at home and found the 3, 5, and 10 yuan notes that the Russians had printed. I'll go to the bank to exchange them in a couple of days.

There is no food subsidy for training now, so we can’t waste the family’s money anymore.”

When I heard He Yuzhu mention money,
The neighbors also knew that this matter was indeed important, so they did not drag him along.
"Go quickly. We have already cleared out our money. There are only a few in total. We can go and change them anytime."

When she got home, Lou Xiao'e had just sorted out all the money in the house. When she saw He Yuzhu coming back, she handed it to him directly.

"Zhu Zi, our family has several hundred yuan of Russian-printed money."

Looking at the banknotes handed over by Lou Xiao'e, He Yuzhu did not take them.

"Then you can go to the bank with the uncles and aunts in the courtyard to exchange it tomorrow. The militia will be very busy starting tomorrow, and I don't have the time."

"Okay, since you're busy, I'll go change it."

The next day, the higher-ups began to draw personnel from the army to help the militias in various places build the framework, and Peking was no exception.

Since there were a large number of militiamen in Beiping, a large number of cadres were transferred there.
Although He Yuzhu is still the captain of the militia and his rank has been promoted to administrative level 8, his voice in the militia has been checked and he is no longer as final as before.

But he also knew that this was normal operation. No matter how much the leaders trusted him, the necessary measures had to be taken.

"...

Welcome all comrades to join the militia,

Since we are all family now, I won’t waste my words on you guys.”

As He Yuzhu spoke, he picked up the "Militia Military Training Manual" and "Friends of Military and Civilian Dual-Use Talents" and looked at everyone.
"I hope that in the next mobilization, the responsible comrades of various factories, shops, schools, etc. will do a good job in mobilizing employees and students.
Meet the requirements of superiors as soon as possible, and then start militia training,
......"

After the meeting, the comrades rushed back to their respective units and began to work with the Propaganda Department to do mobilization work, and the comrades also enthusiastically signed up to join the militia.

As more and more civilians joined the militia,
The higher-ups also began to deal with the common people who came to Beijing from surrounding cities and suburbs for meals, and mobilized them to return to their hometowns for militia training.

The method used is also very simple.
Just like what He Yuzhu had thought before, it was stipulated that food coupons must be used to buy meals.

When collecting food coupons for meals, the State Council did not actually block the road.
Instead, they took advantage of the situation and started to implement a high-price policy pilot in 18 high-end restaurants such as Fengzeyuan, Donglaishun, Cuihualou, and Datong Restaurant, welcoming those rich people who were still staying in Beijing to eat expensive meals.

This move also attracted widespread attention from the people of Beijing.

(End of this chapter)