Chapter three hundred and seventy-first wild goose plucking
-- Yangon
Wang Sheng came to Yangon happily. As he walked, he sighed at Jiang Cheng's loyalty. You must know that Jiang Cheng asked him to fly to Yangon directly in order to let the youth army get the equipment quickly, and Jiang Jingguo even took photos continuously.
I sent a telegram to Chongqing hoping that Chongqing would provide convenience. When Jiang Cheng saw Jiang Cheng working hard, he was naturally overjoyed. After much thought, he actually wrote a letter to Jiang Cheng, promising that as long as Jiang Cheng worked hard, he would be promoted to major general by the end of this year.***
*** celebrated with Jiang Cheng happily, and Jiang Cheng could only accept it with a dry smile.
Yangon is the capital of Myanmar. Myanmar was annihilated by the British as early as 1885. Although Zeng Jize, the Qing Dynasty's minister to the United Kingdom, protested to the British, the weak country had no diplomacy, and the British government only allowed Myanmar to follow the usual practice of once every ten years.
Gongbian dispatched the Qing Dynasty and completely incorporated Burma into the Indian Province.
At this time, after a long struggle in Myanmar, the British dominance of the First World War and the economic crisis had also declined a lot, so the British agreed to Myanmar's autonomy. However, the ethnic conflicts caused by the influx of a large number of Indians and the gradual awakening of national power made Myanmar seem to be sitting on the
On a powder keg, many Burmese people have been looking for an opportunity for independence. Some of them put their hope in the enlightened kindness of the British, while others put their sights on the guns in their hands.
Wang Sheng walked into an office building where everything was spoken in Chinese. It was the office building of the Southwest Transportation Department.
Although Song Ziwen and Dai Li were in charge of this place, they were unable to cope with heavy responsibilities and were incapable of doing anything else. Therefore, the real talker here was Kong Lingkan, who had only been in office for less than a week.
Kong Lingkan looked at the letter of introduction in his hand and asked Lin Shiliang next to him, "When did such a large amount of arms come? Is it exclusive to the youth army?"
Lin Shiliang was the former director of the Affairs Department of the Central Bank. He was an incompetent person who was very proficient in eating, drinking, prostitution and gambling. He had a similar temperament with Kong Lingkan and was entrusted with important tasks by Kong Lingkan. Lin Shiliang was so grateful that he was extremely respectful and loyal to Kong Lingkan.
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Lin Shiliang flipped through the records and said, "There is indeed such a sum of arms. It just arrived from Germany. It is said that it was donated by a patriotic businessman. I don't know who it is."
When Kong Lingkan heard this, he immediately touched his chin with interest and said, "Patriotic businessman? This is really a wealthy man. In this way, the old man didn't know that there was such a sum of arms? This kid Jianfeng is really a treasure.
Now, I’ve earned more than I could have stayed here for a year. No, they’re all relatives, so we can’t be so stingy.” Kong Lingkan waved his hand and said, “Let Wang Sheng come in.”
Wang Sheng had long heard of such a little demon king as Kong Lingkan, but he thought that he was the confidant of the Communist Party after all. If he looked at the Buddha without looking at the monk, Kong Lingkan would not embarrass him, so he said boldly, "
Director Kong, our commissioner is still waiting for this arms, so please make it easier for the director to arrange transportation as soon as possible."
Kong Lingkan said cheerfully, "It's easy to say, easy to say. Although Jianfeng and I have not been in contact a few times, we are all relatives after all. His business is my business, um... But that being said, when it comes to transportation, the driver is
People need wages, cars need gasoline, and road construction needs money and food, which... cannot be missing."
Wang Sheng said without any objection, "It's natural. I don't know how much it will cost. I'll ask the Ganzhou authorities to prepare it immediately and just pay the transportation cost."
Kong Lingkan pointed to the note attached to the sign and said, "I have always been honest in my business. I have marked the price on it. Take a look for yourself."
Wang Sheng quickly looked at it, and it was marked with a price of 100 pounds for private transport of one ton of materials to China, and 100 pounds for one cubic meter of materials, whichever was larger.
Wang Sheng couldn't help but said in shock, "One ton? One hundred??? This... Isn't this too expensive, or in pounds? And how can we consider this a private job? This is transporting ammunition supplies to the front line."
Kong Lingkan asked Lin Shiliang, "Anything that does not pass the Military Commission is considered private work. Shiliang, do the math, how much money will Jianfeng and the others prepare?"
Lin Shiliang said with a smile, "Let me take a look, ah, most of these can't be calculated by weight. Look, this heavy machine gun needs a wooden box to contain it, so the volume goes up. Fortunately, I have it here."
If you need a form, you can calculate it directly, um... including ammunition, the total charge is 177,800 pounds, and without the change, it is 170,000 pounds."
"Why is it so expensive?" Wang Sheng said in disbelief, and Kong Lingkan sighed and said, "This does not include taxes and other expenses. Look, there are also business tax, income tax, patriotic tax, reconstruction tax, tolls, and car maintenance fees.
, In addition, there are deed tax registration fees, deed paper surcharges, deed paper surcharges, construction fees, deed paper donations, deed paper bases, supervisors’ charity donations, various official paper prices, white paper submissions, administrative submission paper prices, ah,
Let me do the math, um, let’s skip the change, it’s 300,000 pounds.”
"Why don't you go grab it?" Wang Sheng almost wanted to smash the table. What is the concept of 300,000 pounds? China's entire foreign exchange reserves are only more than 120 million pounds, and Jiang Jia's personal deposit is only 4 million pounds. This
300,000 pounds is enough to arm an army. This is simply asking Wang Sheng to buy these weapons again.
Kong Lingkan waved his hand and said, "I have already said that this Jianfeng is one of our own. How can our own people pay the original price? It is 200,000 pounds. I make the decision. I will subsidize the rest from my own pocket!"
Lin Shiliang suddenly said with tears in his eyes, "Director... you have sacrificed too much. I... can't express it in words."
Kong Lingkan held Lin Shiliang's hand and said, "It's all for the country, for the fight against Japan. Well, Wang Sheng, pay the money downstairs. Pay it yourself. Just take the receipt and go to Director Lin to arrange it directly. Don't do it."
Come to me."
Wang Sheng couldn't bear it any longer and shouted, "Director Kong! These are arms and ammunition for war. These are used to fight the Japanese. If you charge so much transportation fee, you are really not afraid that the higher-ups will not be able to transport enough to eat them."
If we lose the battle, will you be held responsible if we find out?"
Kong Lingkan stepped on the stool with one foot, pointed at Wang Sheng and shouted, "Wang Sheng! I'm going to give you some face. If you really think I'm going to be polite to you, let me ask you, are these arms purchased through the National Government?"
Is it? No! That is carrying private goods. According to the regulations, I can confiscate all these arms. Now I will give you a way to transport them. You are not grateful to me and are using Chongqing to suppress me. I tell you, don’t
You can’t tell me that these arms are from the Soviet Union. Those division commanders and army commanders can’t even get a single bullet back if I don’t pay enough for them.”
Lin Shiliang rolled his eyes, pulled Wang Sheng out and said, "Come on, come on, calm down. See how angry Director Kong is. Isn't this all about doing things according to the rules? You need to understand more and see for yourself.
, is everyone paying money?”
Wang Sheng looked angrily and saw, isn't it? There was a long line of people waiting outside to pay. It was an eye-opener for Wang Sheng to see that there were not only literati and businessmen, but also soldiers and officials dressed up.
Wang Sheng had no choice but to telegraph back to Ganzhou to report the situation.
****** was recharging his strength and prepared to join the battle when the heavy firepower arrived. However, he did not expect to receive such a reply. ****** quickly sent a report to Kong Lingkan, hoping that Kong Lingkan would take notice of him.
For the sake of appearance, shipping fees are waived or reduced.
Kong Lingkan looked at the telegram and said disdainfully, "He **** really treats himself as a dish? If he didn't have a good old man, who would care about him? No reduction! Not a penny reduction.
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After ****** got the reply, he was angry and anxious. He didn't want to ask the Song family for help, so he could only keep sending text messages to Kong Lingkan, hoping that the communication could be successful. In the end, the people around him couldn't bear it and directly used his name in his name.
The telegram was sent to Chongqing and reported to Jiang's agent. Jiang's agent saw the telegram and forwarded it directly to Kong Xiangxi. Only then did Kong Xiangxi know that his good son had been practicing Tai Chi with the prince for almost ten days.
Kong Xiangxi knew what Jiang's agency meant, and quickly sent a telegram to Kong Lingkan, ordering the release. Kong Lingkan saw the telegram and angrily said to Lin Shiliang, "Now my dad has sent a telegram asking me to release the release. I won't charge any money. Who knows what will happen next time?"
If someone sends another telegram, will our business continue?"
Lin Shiliang immediately came up with an idea and said, "Then let's charge less. I mean, this way, we can give Dean Kong and Chairman Chiang an explanation. Secondly, we won't lose face. Even the son of the Chairman has to pay, who cares?"
How dare you refuse to pay."
Kong Lingkan thought about it and was extremely satisfied with the advertising effect and said, "Okay, let's do it this way."
In this way, after spending 30,000 pounds in transportation fees, the Communist Party's arms finally began to be shipped to the country. However, the Communist Party had no time to wait for these arms because the winter offensive officially started.
The prologue.
——Chongqing, December 8, the 28th year of the Republic of China
Agent Jiang watched the time on the wall go by little by little, and soon it was almost five o'clock in the morning.
"Commission, the time is coming." Bai Chongxi said beside Agent Jiang.
Agent Jiang nodded, turned around, and said to the entire staff and communications officers, "Send the order of the Military Commission! The winter offensive begins now. All theaters must move forward bravely and fight to the death to serve the country to reflect the national character of the Republic of China. The National Army
The character of a soldier! Drive away the Japanese pirates! Restore our China!"
"Drive out the Japanese pirates! Restore China!"
Amidst the deafening shouts, countless radio waves passed through the air and reached the headquarters of various war zones. Hebei, Suiyuan, Shandong, Jiangsu, Henan, Hubei, Guangzhou, Jiangxi, all occupied areas or war zones, at the same time
A fierce counterattack was launched, and the grievances suppressed by the Japanese army for two years seemed to be completely returned through this battle.
According to later statistics, on this day, the National Army participated in the battle with more than one hundred divisions and more than one million people. There were 4,876 battles. The entire Far East battlefield was fought and killed everywhere.
This counterattack became the largest strategic cooperation between the Red and White parties. The New Fourth Army and the Eighth Route Army guerrillas behind enemy lines destroyed railways and 3,900 kilometers of roads in just one day and night, causing chaos in the Japanese-occupied areas.
——Tokyo General Staff Headquarters
The newly appointed Minister of War, Shunroku Hata, looked at the battle reports coming in like snowflakes and felt as if a big hand was holding his neck. Staff officers kept coming to report on the situation.
"Report, there is a call from the North China Front. The Eighth Route Army has sent troops to the direction of Shijiazhuang. The offensive is very strong. It should be the main force."
"Report, there is a call from the North China Front Army. The Eighth Route Army is attacking our army everywhere in Hebei. Now our army's phone lines in Hebei have been almost completely disconnected."
"Report, there is a call from the Central China Front Army, and the National Army suddenly attacked the Kaifeng area. From early morning to now, our army has repelled seven enemy attacks."
"Report, a call came from the South China Front. The National Army guerrillas and regular troops suddenly attacked Chaozhou and Shantou last night. Since our warships were nearby, they came to the rescue in time and temporarily repelled the enemy forces."
"Report, there is a call from the Central China Front Army. The Kuomintang Army has raided the Tai'an area of our army. The Eighth Route Army guerrillas have blown open the city gate. Tai'an has been invaded. Street fighting is underway first. Jinan and other places are providing rescue to the area."
Shunroku Hata waved his hand suddenly and said, "That's enough!!... Are there any battle reports from Wuhan, Nanchang, Jiujiang and other places?"
Someone immediately said, "In the direction of Nanchang, a large number of National Army troops are attacking Fuzhou and Fengcheng. In the direction of Wuhan, National Army troops are attacking Xinyang, and they seem to want to cut off our army's railway lines."
Shunroku Hata nodded and said, "This battle is a counterattack by the Chinese army. After the Battle of Shanxi and the Battle of Suiyuan, the Chinese army already believed that it had enough ability to compete with the imperial army! What a joke!! That's all because of the imperial army.
The main force of the army was heading north to deal with the Soviet Union. Now that the Soviet Union and the Empire had ceased war, it was a good time to solve the China problem. The South China Front Army was ordered to join forces with the Navy to repel the invading areas. At the same time, the Taiwan garrison was ordered to prepare to attack Fujian.
Order the Central China Front Army to shrink the front line and abandon areas with no strategic value. This is the main direction of the National Army's attack, especially along the Yangtze River. Power generation Okamura Neiji must not allow the National Army to cut off the Yangtze River.
Order the North China Front Army to attack in the east and defend in the west. The Eighth Route Army has strong combat power and is good at deceiving people. Once occupied by them, it will be difficult for us to turn the area into a security area again. At the same time, we order that if any area is found to be undefendable, we should find it immediately.
The local White Party members announced that the area would return to the National Government and that they must not give the Red Party the right to rule. Ishihara said that we can take back the places occupied by the White Party, but we can only take back all the local people in the places occupied by the Red Party.
Killed all the way..."
--Nanjing
Wang Jingwei and Chen Bijun hugged each other tightly, looking at the flashes of light outside from time to time. Wang Jingwei didn't understand what happened, but Chen Bijun knew that it was caused by shelling. The guerrillas of the New Fourth Army had already reached near Nanjing City, and they didn't know.
Where did these idiots get so many weapons and ammunition? Thinking about the Japanese army's another defeat in Suiyuan, Chen Bijun couldn't help but feel scared.
"Knock knock knock" There was a knock on the door, and Wang Jingwei was so frightened that he cried and shouted, "Who? Who is it?"
A deep Japanese voice came in, "Mr. Wang, I am Zhongxi Gong. Please come out. There are some things that need to be discussed."
Wang Jingwei looked at Chen Bijun nervously, but Chen Bijun shouted calmly and generously, "Okay, wait a minute, we will be out soon." After saying that, he helped Wang Jingwei get dressed, and coaxed and deceived Wang Jingwei, who was unhappy with his mouth crooked.
After walking out, outside the door, Wang Jingwei's residence was already controlled by heavily armed Japanese troops. Zhongxi Gong lowered his head and said, "The matter is urgent, please come with us."
