I once again participated in a dinner held by people from all walks of life in San Francisco, but this time, because of the lessons learned from Washington, the organizer really regarded the officers and soldiers of the Silver Hank as the protagonists, and the officers and soldiers of the Silver Hank also enjoyed this kind of star-studded reception.
Salary, constant conversations with elites from all walks of life
At this time, Xu Rui met a short Chinese old man wearing a Tang suit. The old man came to Xu Rui with a smile, raised a wine glass in his hand, and said, "You must be Captain Xu Rui."
When Xu Rui saw that he was a Chinese, he immediately felt like meeting an old friend from his hometown. He nodded and said, "I am Xu Rui."
The old man laughed and said: "Captain Xu, I have heard of your name a long time ago. You have won countless battles in China, but you are a famous hero. It is my luck to meet you."
Xu Rui said: "Old man, I just did what a Chinese should do."
The old man said: "Okay, your humility makes me admire you even more. Old Situ Meitang, if you encounter anything that cannot be solved in the United States in the future, feel free to come to me."
"Situ Meitang?" Xu Rui thought about the name carefully and felt that it sounded so familiar.
Suddenly, Xu Rui's eyes lit up. He finally remembered the origin of Situ Meitang. This man was a Hongmen boss in the United States and even the world, and later the founder of the China Zhi Gong Party. Whether in the United States or in
China has a very high status, and Chairman Chiang Kai-shek and the leaders of Yan'an all respect him. Situ Meitang is a well-known figure in the entire Chinese circle.
Unexpectedly, Situ Meitang would take the initiative to come to him. Xu Rui was slightly moved and said: "Mr. Situ, with the support of overseas Chinese like you, the Anti-Japanese War will definitely win the final victory."
Situ Meitang also said: "If China has more capable officers like Commander Xu, the victory of the Anti-Japanese War will come sooner. Commander Xu, I will go to South America soon to publicize the anti-Japanese war and raise funds for the country's anti-Japanese war.
After I come back, I will go to China and hope to have a good harvest."
Xu Rui said: "If you come to China, then I suggest you go to Yan'an and take a look. I believe Yan'an will not let you down. China's hope lies in Yan'an."
"I hope so." Situ Meitang said somewhat noncommittally.
Xu Rui sighed. He knew that these overseas Chinese had misunderstood the Eighth Route Army due to the influence of the Nationalist Government's reactionary propaganda for many years. Moreover, the Nationalist Government was China's legal government, so they were unwilling to offend the Nationalist Government. Therefore,
Most Chinese only deal with the Nationalist government and do not want to deal with Yan'an.
Xu Rui felt that it was necessary for Situ Meitang to learn about Yan'an and the current anti-Japanese situation in China. It happened that Situ Meitang also wanted to ask Xu Rui about the domestic situation. The two hit it off, so they left the banquet and came to the hotel.
in a room.
Xu Rui immediately chatted with Situ Meitang about the current situation in China, and talked about the corruption of the National Government and the separatist warlords in the country. Situ Meitang sighed deeply, gritted his teeth, and seemed to hate that iron cannot be made into steel. Obviously, for the National Government's
Corruption and the warlords' self-respect for supporting troops are something that Chinese people abroad have also heard about.
Situ Meitang said: "The country is so poor and weak, and the government cannot unite with the people to tide over the national crisis. China is in danger."
Xu Rui said: "That's not necessarily true. China still has hope."
"Where is the hope?" Situ Meitang shook his head. Although he has been abroad these years, he still knows a little about the domestic situation. Since the Revolution of 1911, China has fallen into a melee. First, the Beiyang warlords
After the chaos in the world, there was a melee between the new warlords of the Kuomintang, the Second Revolution, the Zhi-Wan War, the Zhi-Feng War, the Central Plains War...
A series of wars have devastated China, and the people are in dire straits. For now, the domestic warlords include the Sichuan Army, the Yunnan Army, the Majia Army, the Northwest Army, the Northeast Army, the Gui Army, and the Hunan Army... There are too many warlords, large and small, who will
China has created a mess that makes all Chinese and overseas Chinese feel discouraged.
Xu Rui said: "I still say what I said, China's hope lies in Yan'an."
Situ Meitang said: "My understanding of Yan'an is limited to some reports in the National Government newspapers. Aren't those Red elements communists who share their wives?"
Xu Rui said: "Mr. Situ, the poison of your Chinese National Government is too deep. Both Yan'an and the Eighth Route Army are implementing the three-three system principle, sharing interests, and going all out to resist Japan. There is basically no corruption and corruption there. The people are the government."
The master of China, there is no intrigue, everyone is working hard for China’s future.”
Situ Meitang said: "Is it really as you said?"
Xu Rui said: "If you have a chance to return to China, you will know if you go to Yan'an and take a look."
Situ Meitang said: "Okay, this time when I return to China, I will try to visit Yan'an. If they are really as good as you said, I will find a way to do something for Yan'an."
Xu Rui said: "That's great, Mr. Situ, we welcome you."
Situ Meitang said: "Captain Xu, I know that you Communists are all living in poverty. This is a check for one hundred thousand dollars. It is a small token of appreciation for the soldiers fighting against Japan. You must accept it. As for how to spend it, then
It's your business." After saying this, Situ Meitang took out a check for one hundred thousand US dollars and handed it to Xu Rui's hand.
Xu Rui thought to himself that he could not chill people's hearts, and immediately said: "Mr. Situ, I will keep this money first. I will definitely use this money for things that are beneficial to the country and the nation."
Xu Rui took the check and chatted with Situ Meitang for a while. Situ Meitang came from a lower class but was knowledgeable, which Xu Rui admired very much. The two chatted for a long time before saying goodbye.
Xu Rui returned to the hotel, wondering how he should use the 100,000 US dollars. At this time, the fat Joseph came over. As soon as Xu Rui saw Joseph, he had an idea in his mind, and immediately called Joseph to his side.
The check was handed into his hand and he said: "Joseph, this is the investment I promised you."
"Oh my God, it's really one hundred thousand dollars!" Joseph was excited at the time and wished he could retire immediately to develop his fast food business.
Xu Rui said: "Joseph, this is an agreement between you and me. I believe there will be a good cooperation between us."
After getting along with each other for a period of time, Xu Rui carefully observed Joseph and found that this man's character was really good. However, Xu Rui drafted a contract. Joseph would serve as the legal representative of the newly established company, but Xu Rui would
Holding 70% of the shares, Joseph immediately signed the contract, fearing that Xu Rui would regret it. After all, he took 30% of the shares without paying a penny. Where can he find such a good thing?
Xu Rui said to Joseph: "This is an agreement between the two of us. In the future, no matter what happens, you cannot leak the contents of this contract."
Joseph said: "Colonel, please don't worry. Even if I die, I will not let outsiders know this secret. Of course, you can provide me with an account. After our company opens in the future, I can pay the dividends to you on time."
on the account."
Xu Rui handed Joseph a piece of paper with the account number written on it and said: "This is my newly opened account at Citibank in the United States. After the company starts making profits, you will transfer the money to this account. Of course, if you lose money, you will transfer the money to this account."
It's all mine, and the money is considered our tuition."
After hearing Xu Rui's words, Joseph was very moved and said: "Colonel, I will never let you down."
"Work hard for our future." Xu Rui patted Joseph on the shoulder...
The reason why Xu Rui and Joseph added a confidentiality agreement was mainly because Xu Rui knew that there would be a protracted war between China and the United States in the future. If this confidentiality agreement was not included, the company would probably be used by the US government in the war in the future.
The confiscation and freezing of assets during this period will undoubtedly destroy his future plans. Therefore, no matter what, he cannot let outsiders know that he is the boss behind KFC. In the eyes of outsiders, Joseph is the boss, but in fact, he is just himself.
agent.
Of course, Xu Rui didn't want to keep this investment to himself. He thought that in the future, all profits from KFC would be used for public welfare in China, so that China could develop better.
While Xu Rui and the officers and men of the Silver Hanyu were touring various cities in the United States, the situation in Northeast China changed dramatically.
After Xu Rui left, the Far East Front Army led by Yamashita Fengwen assembled a large number of troops and launched a comprehensive attack on the Wujiashan base area and the newly established base areas in various fortresses.
Although Wang Husheng, Lin Wei, Li Dan and others resisted desperately, they were outnumbered and the Wujiashan Fortress fell. Subsequently, more than a dozen fortress bases established by the new anti-alliance regiment also fell one after another. The anti-Japanese situation in the entire Northeast changed drastically, and the Japanese were completely
Controlled the Northeast.
Wang Lusheng had no choice but to lead the remnants of the New Anti-Alliance Regiment to retreat to the Primorsky Territory of the Soviet Union. However, at this time, the Primorsky Krai was just hanging on. After several battles, the Soviet army's strength in the Primorsky Krai was reduced.
For the most part, despite efforts to expand, it was to no avail. Under the full attack of nearly one million Japanese Far East troops, Vladivostok fell in a short period of time.
The fall of Vladivostok also marked the complete failure of the resistance against the Japanese in the entire Far East. In the final Battle of Vladivostok, Savushkin lived and died with his position, detonating bombs and dying with the attacking Japanese troops.
Cherev was almost captured, but fortunately Wang Husheng and others found two large ships, rescued Cherev in time and pulled him onto the ship. They left Vladivostok and Cherev escaped death.
At this point, the entire Northeast and Far East regions were completely dominated by the Japanese.
Wang Husheng, on the other hand, traveled a long distance and finally entered the Soviet Union by sea, then passed through Xinjiang, preparing to return to Yan'an.
At this time, Xinjiang was ruled by the warlord Sheng Shicai. In order to rule Xinjiang and defeat his competitors, Sheng Shicai defected to the Soviet Union. He agreed to the Soviet Union's mining of mines, oil and gold mines in Xinjiang...
