Because of Jinglao (Zhang Jingjiang), Sheng Youde has always supported the Kuomintang, but from the beginning he opposed the Kuomintang's policy of massacre and annihilation of the Communist Party. He believed that Premier Sun was far-sighted and gave up his life for the sake of the national interest.
The selfishness of the party is admirable.
But the current Kuomintang has not inherited Premier Sun's legacy, lacks the courage and sentiment of "the world is for the common good", and has forced the Communists to rebel.
He had never expressed this attitude before, but this time was different and he could not refrain from expressing his attitude again.
He sent a telegram to Nanjing, agreeing with the Communist Party's proposition that both the central government and the separatist forces in various places should unite to resist Japan.
But this must first be taken by the central government to take a clear stance and respond to the suggestions of the Communist Party.
Sheng Youde wrote at the end of the telegram: In my humble opinion, if this can be done, China can still be saved. Otherwise, it will be cannibalized by Japan step by step, and may be in danger of national subjugation.
The disappearance of Sheng Muyi and Yuan Ziyuan, Sheng Di's betrayal, and this series of events made Sheng Youde feel pain, and his attitude towards the Japanese attempt to invade China rose from emotional to rational.
Sheng Youde changed his past thoughts and came up with a rational inference.
The Japanese occupy Northeast China today, and will inevitably extend their claws to North China tomorrow. They will also covet Shandong, Henan and even Shanxi the day after tomorrow. A large area of land in northern China will fall into the enemy's hands.
Facing the Japanese invasion, was China really in a dilemma? In fact, no, the only difficulty was the war of resistance.
Of course, Chairman Chiang sees this as a dilemma. He has always regarded the Communist Party as a serious threat, and the threat level far exceeds that of Feng, Li, Yan and other local forces.
If the threat from Japan is considered a difficulty, the growing power of the Communist Party is definitely a greater threat.
Therefore, the Central Army has been encircling and suppressing the Red Army, and the gunfire of the September 18th Incident did not stop Chairman Chiang's determination to kill the Red Army.
"My prediction of the situation was also wrong." Sheng Youde sighed.
Lu Ming did not speak, but listened quietly.
"I originally judged that Japan is not ready for a full-scale war. It will take at least another ten years, that is, around the 30th year of the Republic of China, before they will have the economic and combat readiness capabilities for a full-scale war. And I think Japan will be the first to attack the Far East of the Soviet Union.
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"Why do you think this, isn't it easier to invade China?" Lu Ming asked.
"We are weaker than the Soviet Union. Japan invaded us just to plunder our wealth, but the Soviet Union is their old enemy and the ultimate enemy, so I always thought they might suppress the Soviet Union first," Sheng Youde analyzed.
"Then the Japanese have occupied Northeast China. What's the next step? According to the old man's intention, they are going to attack the Soviet Union?" Lu Ming asked doubtfully.
"Japan's occupation of Northeast China means it has established a foothold on the mainland. If it goes north, it can attack the Soviet Union, and if it goes south, it can invade the entire territory of China. This is their wishful thinking." Although Sheng Youde is a businessman, his vision is not bad at all.
Those who engage in politics.
"Oh my God, the Japanese are so greedy that they swallow the elephant. It's too outrageous." Lu Ming really didn't think that far, and when Sheng Youde said this, his heart suddenly became enlightened.
"Therefore, the Northeast is not only the life gate of China, but also the life gate of Eurasia." Sheng Youde revealed the secret.
"But, this life gate is now controlled by the Japanese." Lu Ming shuddered.
"Yes, so I think the central government's hesitation this time is actually short-sighted and a serious mistake." Sheng Youde sighed.
"Then what did you mean when you said Japan was not ready for war?" Lu Ming asked.
"Europe and the United States are in an unprecedented economic crisis, and Japan is also in a depression. At this time, any normal country should protect people's livelihood and maintain the economy, rather than crazily launching wars. China alone cannot deal with Japan, but don't forget that Japan
Behind the scenes is the Soviet Union, which is watching eagerly." Sheng Youde slapped the table and said.
"Can I understand what the old man means? Although Japan has occupied Northeast China, it still does not have the strength to expand the war." Lu Ming didn't know if this was right.
Sheng Youde smiled, nodded and said: "If Japan launches a full-scale war against China now, and once the war enters a stalemate, the Soviet Union will most likely launch a fatal blow to Japan from behind."
"The Japanese should understand this. They are just a troublemaker when they occupy the Northeast first!" Lu Mingyi said angrily.
"Europe is not stopping now, so I have always believed that the outbreak of all-out war should not be in Asia, not Japan, but should be in Europe, initiated by Germany or the Soviet Union." Sheng Youde said gloomily.
"What if we and the Soviet Union join forces to deal with Japan?" Lu Ming showed a child-like smile.
"The Soviet Union is watching the situation in Europe and will not be involved in the war in Asia for the time being. This is a very unfavorable factor for us." Sheng Youde waved his hand.
"Japan is also waiting for the situation in Europe to change before deciding on the direction of the war?" Lu Ming asked.
"European and American economies are in recession, and Japan's economy is in shambles. It doesn't have the strength to launch a full-scale war. But its ambitions have been growing, so let's take a bite of the Northeast first." Sheng Youde tapped the table with his fingers.
"No wonder Hejian asked Sheng Di to borrow 4 million taels of silver. They have no money, but they want to use Chinese money to build guns and then attack China!" Lu Ming woke up from a dream.
"Why didn't the Japanese take action on May 20 last year? I just figured it out now. It was because the Japanese government thought the time was not yet ripe and did not issue an order. However, the Kwantung Army jumped the gun and it had little to do with our intervention." Sheng Youde showed a helpless smile.
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"According to my opinion, the September 18th Incident was caused by the Japanese government thinking that the time was ripe?" Lu Ming still didn't believe it.
"They have been waiting to see which European country will be the first to recover from the economic crisis and be able to launch a war. Then their opportunity will come. But after waiting for more than a year, they can't wait any longer," Sheng Youde explained.
"Why do I feel that the Nationalist Government has not yet awakened from its dream? Did the lessons of the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1894 be forgotten so quickly?" Lu Ming was puzzled.
"The Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1894 was the first time Japan gambled on the fate of the country. They won the bet, ceded Taiwan, and received hundreds of millions of taels of silver in compensation. The second time was the Russo-Japanese War, when they still gambled crazily on the fate of the country and staked the fate of the entire country.
Bet, luckily I won the bet." Sheng Youde said.
"Did Japan also take advantage of the Russo-Japanese War?" Lu Ming didn't know why Japan was so vicious. Could it be that it was profitable?
"The Russo-Japanese War depleted the savings of the Japanese treasury, but failed to get a single ruble from Russia. From an economic point of view, they did not win. This cannot be deceived by people in the economic circles." Sheng Youde sneered.
"Now it seems that Japan is gambling on its national destiny again." Lu Ming asked.
"There is an old saying in China that you can do it again and again, but not again and again. If Japan continues to bet wildly on its national destiny, it will not be far away from losing the entire country." Sheng Youde said firmly.
"That's for the future. Now I want to know if we can still take back the Northeast." Lu Ming said with a bitter smile.
"It's hard to say at this point. If the government and the Marshal agree and are determined not to compromise, a full-scale war between China and Japan will break out early. There are advantages and disadvantages. If both the Marshal and the government want to compromise, then Northeast China cannot be saved." Sheng
Youde said with a pained face.
"Then what possibility do you think it is?" Lu Ming asked.
"According to my guess, Northeast China may not be able to be saved. The National Government's economic strength and military strength are not enough to cope with an all-out war between China and Japan." Sheng Youde sighed.
Lu Ming was also in pain and confusion. Although the Northeast was far away from Shanghai, the war would not reach Shanghai for a while.
Even if a full-scale war broke out between China and Japan, Japan would not attack Shanghai, which would shake the fundamental interests of the great powers in China.
But he still felt pain, but couldn't do anything except write some articles.
"You don't have to be too depressed. I have a hunch that Japan will suffer a bloody blow in China this time and ultimately lose their national destiny." Sheng Youde consoled him.
"What about us? Do we need to make greater sacrifices?" Lu Ming asked painfully.
"Yes, we need to make unimaginable sacrifices, but a strong nation and country can only be reborn in blood and fire. The national revolution was originally an incomplete revolution, and now it is still divided by warlords. I hope it will be completely completed
Revolution and realize Premier Sun’s last wish." Sheng Youde said resolutely.