Chapter 509: Foreign Exchange Has Arrived!

Seeing Jiang Anguo and Huang Bai Quan, there is no issue with the currency denominations.

Chen Jiageng continued, "The currency shall be called 'Nanko Yuan'; it reflects Nanko's identity and is easy for the people to remember. Also, Bo Quan, the printing and issuance will require you to take extra care; you must implement strong anti‑counterfeiting measures to prevent forgery and market disorder."

"Rest assured, Jiageng," Huang Bo Quan said firmly, "I will personally oversee the printing and issuance, select reliable personnel, employ the most advanced anti‑counterfeiting technology to ensure the safety of Nanko Yuan. At the same time, I will coordinate with the Finance Ministry to draft a concrete issuance plan, control the scale, avoid inflation, and keep the purchasing power stable."

Jiang Anguo looked at the two and added, "One more thing: we must quickly establish bank branches throughout Nanko to let the people exchange currency and deposit or withdraw funds."

"At the same time, through the Agriculture and Commerce Ministries, we will publicize the usage methods and advantages of Nanko Yuan to the people, guide them to transact with Nanko Yuan, gradually replace barter, and revitalize Nanko's market.

Furthermore, food prices and monthly wage standards must be announced by the government to the whole society, so the people clearly understand and their trust in Nanko Yuan is strengthened.

Huang Bo Quan nodded, "Anguo is right. Currency circulation depends on the people's trust and support; we must excel in publicity and service. I will promptly draft a detailed issuance and circulation plan, coordinate all departments, advance the tasks orderly, and aim to have Nanko Yuan officially circulating within Nanko in a month."

Chen Jiageng's face showed a satisfied smile, "Hearing that from Bo Quan puts me at ease. Once the currency is set, Nanko's economy can gradually get on the right track, the people's lives become more stable, and we can better support the domestic anti‑war effort and protect the Chinese on this land."

The three sat around the table, continuing to fine‑tune every detail of the currency plan, from printing designs and anti‑counterfeit marks to bank branch layouts and public guidance, discussing and confirming each link meticulously.

It was finally decided that the Nanko monetary policy will take effect on August 1 of the following month.

And during this period, we can also perfect the staffing of each department.

Jiang Anguo looked at his WarSystem, which held nearly 36 million points—more than he could ever spend.

Currently in Nanko, the Chinese population is close to 650,000, while the Shan State in Myanmar has 500,000 people.

In fact, Shan State's population is far larger; the Japanese Army's 56th Division advanced eastward to Lashu, burning and killing indiscriminately, causing significant population loss and some fleeing.

That means each day these people need at least 1,500 tons of supplies to meet the basic living needs of Nanko's populace.

The cost is that Jiang Anguo must spend 15,000 points.

Compared with the points Jiang Anguo currently has, that amount is negligible.

A month yields only 450,000 points.

As for the Burmese People, if everything remains peaceful, all is well; but should trouble arise later, Jiang Anguo's Freedom Army will have to fight for liberty.

After all, the Burmese population is still too large, especially in several major cities.

Of course, when Mandalay was attacked, Jiang Anguo never intended to keep the city; he planned to capture it through carpet bombing.

Thus, Mandalay, as the largest city in northern Myanmar, has the highest population; having ten thousand Burmese now is already good.

Mandalay currently hosts 300,000 Chinese, the Chinese Jiang Anguo previously stationed there.

However, within the WarSystem, the Exchange price for civilians is too high, even exceeding that of Special Forces; in the third‑tier system, a Special Forces member costs only 25 points each.

Yet civilians demand 100 points and will not lower the price.

Currently, 3,600 points can exchange for 360,000 civilians.

Chinese civilians can contribute 2 points daily, amounting to 720,000 points.

From a long‑term view, exchanging now is more cost‑effective; the investment can be recouped in a month and a half.

However, the Expeditionary Force is moving south to launch an offensive against the Japanese Army, so Jiang Anguo needs to be cautious, retain points, and exchange them for weapons and equipment.

The system aims to deplete his points, so Jiang Anguo currently has no intention of converting all points into civilians.

Moreover, with no Territory settlement now, Nanko's population in Mandalay is already sufficient.

Therefore, a sudden increase of another three hundred thousand people would make Mandalay unsuitable.

Also, not all Chinese can be crammed into Mandalay; Yangon, Ren'ankiang, and other key cities still require Chinese control.

Jiang Anguo plans to consider clearing the system after capturing Yangon.

At dawn in Mandalay, sunlight just brushed the wall of the Nanko government's temporary headquarters.

Jiang Anguo changed into a crisp uniform, intending to visit the barracks to inspect the training of the st Division.

After several days of reorganization, morale rose sharply; the Iron Fist unit has, by order, followed Du Yuming's main force southward, maintaining a one‑day distance for immediate support.

The garrisoned troops also carried out training methodically, giving Jiang Anguo a greater sense of steadiness.

Just as he reached the courtyard gate, Xiao Si hurried from outside, saying, "Young Master, there are Americans visiting, saying they wish to see you."

Jiang Anguo halted, a hint of puzzlement on his face: "Americans? Who are they?"

He instinctively frowned; most Americans in Mandalay are staff and logistics personnel brought by Stilwell.

Now Stilwell has taken the Expeditionary Force's main body south to Yangon; how can there still be Americans left in Mandalay, specifically seeking him?

Xiao Si quickly added, "Young Master, the visitor is a colonel named Luobote; he says he represents the US Army air unit and mainly wishes to ask you about the bomber models previously used within Huaxia."

"Bombers?" a flash of understanding crossed Jiang Anguo's eyes, and a barely perceptible smile curled his lips.

Three bomber types he had used flashed through his mind instantly.

The German Stuka bomber, highly maneuverable with precise dive‑bombing, is often used for close‑range support; the American B25 bomber has moderate range, suitable for medium‑short range bombing missions.

Another model is the fearsome B29 bomber, his proudest "killer" weapon.

It goes without saying that Luobote is after the B29 bomber.

Jiang Anguo suddenly recalled a crucial fact: at this moment the American B29 bomber was still being refined on the production line; according to his memory, the US Army's B29 wouldn't complete its first test flight until September.

And he, as early as June, had already piloted a B29 bomber over Tokyo, Japan, dropping a massive bomb load that caught Japan off guard; the sensational "Cherry Blossom Rain" still haunts the Japanese Army to this day.