Chapter 53 The Big Deal
"Brother Chen, how is business lately?" At noon that day, a group of national troops came to Chenjiagangzi. The leader was a fat man riding a fiery red Japanese horse with a box cannon slung across his back.
It is the spirit of Dong Huaida, the proud director of the Military Supplies Department of the Independent Brigade.
"Tsk, tsk, Brother Dong, where did you come from? It's so hot, why don't you come down and have a rest?" Chen Long waved his hand, pointed at the red watermelon on the watchtower, and greeted.
"You, the grass-headed king, are so carefree. We are running around following orders from the top of the mountain, and we are dying of misery!" Dong Huai let go of Feng Ji Kou, wiped his face with well water, and said he was not polite.
I nibbled on the melon petals, took a sip of the sweet juice, and breathed a long sigh of relief. The ice-cold watermelon in the deep well is a rare treasure to relieve the heat of the dog days.
"What's the matter? Is there still fighting over there?" Chen Long pointed to the east and asked.
"Fight, why don't you fight?! I can't stand it anymore." Dong Huaida spat out a mouthful of melon seeds and said angrily.
"If you can't stand it, why don't you retreat quickly? The guys in our army are in trouble. The Japanese are not here at one or two o'clock. It would be too much of a loss to fight for position!" Chen Long cut another watermelon and sent the first segment to the old man.
Dong's hands.
"That's right, it's such a simple truth, but the commander doesn't think so." Old Dong blinked his eyes twice: "Let's not talk about tanks and artillery. Just that plane, thirty-six of them every day, once in the morning,
Just be late and drop the bombs on time and on time. It will make it impossible for us to build fortifications. How can we fight this battle?!"
"You didn't apply for some anti-aircraft guns, anti-aircraft machine guns or anything like that from above?" Chen Long could feel it when he thought about that scene, the kind of scene where bombs screamed and exploded violently: people must have been turned upside down, and it was a mess.
"What the heck! I just made some stands, put Maxim up and fired in the air, it was considered an anti-aircraft machine gun!" Dong Huai was so angry that he smashed the watermelon rind and said angrily.
"That Maxim can also be used as an anti-aircraft machine gun? This is a pioneering work!" Chen Long's eyes lit up when he heard this. It seems that China's military talents can really think of a way!
"It's such an initiative, it's of little use, and it was bombed by Japanese planes!" Dong Huaida shook his head. "I can't stand it anymore. The troops have suffered too many casualties. I estimate that they can last for ten days at most, and they have to retreat to the mountains!"
"It's good to retreat to the mountains. The Japs' heavy weapons will disappear once they enter the mountains, which will offset Gouri's weapons advantage." Chen Long agreed with this tactical idea.
"The offset is limited. The Japanese have prepared it long ago in order to invade China. Just say that the infantry cannon is so light that a squad of Japanese can carry it and run away. It is no more powerful than ours.
German war defense artillery..." Dong Huaida was engaged in logistics and military supply, so he naturally knew the performance of weapons very well.
The Japanese Army's Type 92 Infantry Artillery is a flat and curved infantry artillery designed specifically for the invasion of China. It is specially used to attack solid fortifications, light and heavy machine gun fire points, and light armored vehicles. It is better than the German-style infantry gun equipped by the Kuomintang Army.
The combat anti-cannon has also added a direct fire function. The 70mm caliber is already quite large, but it weighs only 216 kilograms, but its maximum range can reach 2,800 meters. It can launch high-explosive grenades, armor-piercing projectiles and smoke screen bombs, etc. It performed well on the battlefield of the Japanese invasion of China.
An artillery piece. But for such an infantry artillery piece that is light and saves materials, the Japanese army still controls it very strictly. The minimum configuration is only at the infantry brigade level, so it is also called a "brigade artillery". A standard infantry brigade organizes an infantry artillery squad, equipped with
Two doors and ninety-two styles.
"What a good thing, what a good thing, how can we get two of them?" Chen Long's eyes lit up when he heard this: This 92 Infantry Cannon is known as the bunker killer. It aims directly at the gun tower and one shot will collapse at least half of it.
!So, in the later stages of the Anti-Japanese War, as long as the attacking troops deployed infantry artillery, without even firing, the puppet troops in the bunker could obediently raise their hands and line up to surrender! Of course, the Japanese inside might resist to the end, but they all did
The jade scraps are ready - the way of the bushi. Even if you die!
"Hey, hey -! What are you thinking about? Are you dreaming in broad daylight? You're drooling!" Dong Huaida didn't know that Chen Long was drooling and dreaming about the 92 Infantry Artillery, so he suddenly interrupted his train of thought.
"Hey, where can you find one? I'm still young!" Chen Long smiled, "Besides, I'm a poor boy, what girl can fall in love with me?"
"But you can pull it off. How many businesses you have made are not enough for you? Marrying a few aunts and wives is more than enough!" Old Dong pointed at Chen Long, "Don't cry about your poverty in front of me. We are not jealous of your three melons."
Two dates..."
"That's right, it's your brother Dong who took care of me to make a little fortune!" Chen Long flattered and handed him a cigarette to light.
"Boy, do you want to make a fortune?" Dong Huai took two puffs of cigarette and looked at Chen Long with narrowed eyes.
"What? Brother Dong has business to take care of again?" Chen Long suddenly regained his energy.
"Old rule, add two to one and make five. This time it's a big deal!" Old Dong continued to lie.
"Ah, good brother Dong, what kind of big deal is this?" Chen Long's ears stood up, and he said in a devilish tone: "Quickly, explain!"
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"Salt!" Old Dong held out a finger, "How big is this deal?"
"Salt? Salt for cooking?" Chen Long's eyes widened again, "This deal is too big! What's going on? Is there a way for me?"
Just kidding, salt is a national strategic material and has been sold exclusively in all dynasties!
"Of course there is a way! Who are you, Brother Dong? How often have I let you down?!" Old Dong held a cigarette in his mouth and looked like a stinker.
"What's the method? Is there any problem with the origin?" Chen Long asked.
"We have a new unit transferred from our hometown in Shaanxi, and they are stationed in Yuncheng, Shanxi. Several of my brother-in-law's fellow villagers and classmates are all officers in charge." Old Dong sat up straight, "They fought fiercely, and they just took away the enemy.
A lot of the salt ponds that the Japanese robbed came out..."
"Can they sell it to us?" Chen Long asked doubtfully.
"What a fool! Who doesn't want to get more money? At least it can make the lives of the brothers under him better?!" Old Dong rolled his eyes at Chen Long, "We are all in the army, we can get rid of this thing, but what?
Are they going to be sold abroad? There’s a mountain of them! It’s a big deal if you report them, you’ll have to go to a military court!”
"Understood!" Chen Long suddenly realized that as trophies, there is no need to report them, or report them underreported, but soldiers are busy fighting, so how can they find a way to export them at once?
"Last time, we accompanied my brother-in-law to visit them. We agreed at the card table that we would receive the goods at half price and you would be the underwriter. Is that okay?" Dong Huaida casually put a cigarette into the butt of his mouth.
, asked Chen Long.
"There is definitely no problem, it's just that my capital is too small and I'm afraid it won't be enough!" Chen Long hesitated and said.
"I've already thought about it for you. We'll get the goods on credit first, sell them and then settle the bill. Our independent brigade will guarantee you!" Dong Huaida squinted at Chen Longdao. His brother-in-law gave him a death order for this matter.
, he must help his fellow villagers and old classmates to handle this matter. He was actually afraid that Chen Long would not dare to take this business.
"Sure, there shouldn't be any problem." Chen Long stepped back and thought for a moment, then lowered his voice and said, "There are obstacles from the government. Can we use the name of military supply?"
"Try not to involve the army in this matter. If you have to, you can resist." Old Dong also cautiously gave the bottom line.
"Understood!" Chen Long nodded, "Then I'll prepare lunch, and we two can have a good drink together?"
"Drink less, you won't be able to ride a horse if you're too drunk!" Old Dong was very satisfied with Chen Long's low profile. He made a special detour this time to arrange this matter, and now it's basically settled.
Having said that, after a drink at noon, Director Dong still drank a lot. He had no choice but to go out and fight for more than half a month, and there was a bird in his mouth! When he smelled the aroma of wine, Director Dong
One cup after another automatically!
"Brothers, please take care of me on the way and let Director Dong have a good sleep." He called a self-produced rubber-wheeled cart to carry Director Dong, who was snoring like thunder, and then loaded half a truck with melons and fruits. Chen
Long bowed his hands to a platoon of soldiers following him.
"It's easy to say, it's easy to say! Thank you very much, Boss Chen, for your hospitality!" The soldiers, who were all slick with food, also received an extra pack of cigarettes, and everyone returned the gift gratefully.
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"Xiao Fu, quickly arrange for someone to go to Luoyang to deliver the letter. Remember to find a few reliable ones. The letter must be delivered to Boss Mi personally!" Chen Long personally drafted a letter and solemnly told Chen Xiaofu.
Two days later, Qin Delu, the head of the Mi family, personally brought four men and followed the team members who delivered the message.
"We are only responsible for crossing the Yellow River. The south side of the Yellow River depends on Boss Mi's ability." Chen Long's conditions were very harsh. After all, the resources are in his own hands. The Mi family has been a long-standing businessman and should be able to handle it.
Ding Luoyang and surrounding areas.
"There is definitely no problem with this! When the goods arrive at the Mi's warehouse in Mengjinguan, we will win the money and goods." Lao Qin is considered an old man of the Mi family, so he can basically do most of the work for the owner. "Boss Mi said, don't worry about too much goods.
, you can eat as much as you want, and the price can be increased!”
"We don't need to increase the price for the time being. If we all cooperate, it will be confirmed and the price will be that price." Chen Long waved his hand. The Mi family has to manage the place and there are logistics costs. It is better to let him make a certain profit. Do you want to do business? No.
It's the practice of killing the goose that lays the goose to lay waste to the partners, which will only kill the business!
"Boss Chen, please be happy!" Qin Delu stood up and took the baggage with him, "This is the deposit for our Mi family, fifty small yellow croakers, please accept it!"
"Hahaha, Boss Mi is so open! Then I'll accept it first!" Chen Long laughed and wrote a receipt and handed it to the other party.
This great steward Qin really doesn't let go of eagles when he sees rabbits. He has only shown his true sincerity in the past half a day!
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"Wow, wow, so many gold bars! Chen Long, you are such a money-making boy!" Zhou Yunxin looked at the bright gold bars and exclaimed!
"Shh--, keep a low profile, keep a low profile! Second Miss, don't forget that you are also a lady, don't act like a money-mad person!" Chen Long pointed to the door and lowered his voice.
"Take twenty carts, send out two platoons, and forty strong men, and follow me to Lishan." Chen Long once again ordered Hu Dakang, Chen Xiaofu and others to prepare for the trip.
"I'll leave it to you at home. Pay more attention to the news outside the mountains. If you don't know, the Japs will come over..." Chen Long told Zhou Yunxin and Hu Dakang.
"It's okay, everything is going according to the predetermined plan, you can go with peace of mind!" The two waved their hands.
Chapter completed!