Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 307: Change of Finance Minister, Alliance with the United States? Chu Yunfei gives a gift to Song Wenying (Subscription Request)
Mountain Castle, Chairman's Residence.

Lin Wei stepped forward quickly and waved to the guard standing at the door.

"Director Lin."

"Chairman, how are you feeling today?" Lin Wei glanced at the person beside him, lowered his voice and covered his mouth at the same time.

"Director Lin, what did you say?"

Lin Wei asked again in a low voice.

The guard was silent for a moment
"My wife came over this morning. It seems that the chairman was not in a good mood because he was unable to obtain more aid from the United States..."

Lin Wei frowned slightly and nodded.

The telegram in my hand felt a little hot at that moment.

After hesitating for a long time, he whispered, "Go in and report that you have official business."

"Yes!"

The guard walked into the study.

"Mr. Jiang and Director Lin are here."

Chang Ruiyuan put down the brush in his hand, raised his head and looked at the inner guard standing respectfully not far away: "Let him in."

Lin Wei stepped into the study.

"Chairman."

"Weiwen, what's the matter?" Chang Ruiyuan had a blank expression on his face, and it was hard to tell whether he was happy or angry.

only.

Lin Wei knows Chang Ruiyuan very well and has been with him for a long time.

Just a glance.

From the ink on the piece of calligraphy, he could guess that Chang Ruiyuan was suppressing his anger at this moment.

"Chairman, Yun Fei sent a telegram asking where the munitions were..."

"What does Yongzhi say?"

"Minister Kong said that there were some problems. The Germans intervened in the transportation process, so there might be some problems with the delivery."

Lin Wei didn't need to finish her words.

Chang Ruiyuan naturally understood what was going on.

After suffering a series of losses, the Japanese have begun to deepen their ties with the Germans.

Today, Hitler is determined to stand with the Japanese, even disregarding the friendship that once existed between the two sides.

In a situation where there is no alternative but to do something drastic.

Chang Ruiyuan could only continue to move closer to the Americans and the Soviets.

Logically speaking, the pattern between the two sides has basically been formed.

Americans should not reject Chang Ruiyuan's kindness.

But that's what the Americans did.

They're full of talk about neutrality treaties and not taking part in wars.

SML personally visited the President of the United States, but still failed to obtain more credit loans and corresponding arms aid.

This made Chang Ruiyuan quite angry.

"The Russians are treacherous and cunning, the Americans are unreliable, and now our old German friends have also gone to the Japanese."

Chang Ruiyuan frowned slightly and knocked on the table in front of him: "I have already instructed this matter twice, and the third time is not a good idea."

He raised his hand and picked up the phone: "Connect the finance department."

Northern Sichuan.

Sun Ming and Zhuo Tianyu led the guard company to quickly inspect the recruit training ground.

This is a large open space they specially designated in the northern Sichuan region.

Here they will carry out the most basic marching and ideological education before heading to the southeastern Shanxi region.

Only the southeastern part of Shanxi has complete tactical training grounds.

If he sets up another one here, not only will it be troublesome, but Chu Yunfei cannot afford the investment at the moment.

Zhuo Tianyu stepped in front of the new recruits and cleared his throat: "This inspector has been ordered to inspect on behalf of the 88th Army Group. All issues related to violations of military service laws must be dealt with seriously.

"The law is the law, and there will be no leniency! All of you soldiers, if you have grievances to complain about, if you have grievances to appeal for, do not hesitate or hesitate, and do not make mistakes by following the old ways."

Zhuo Tianyu has a general star on his body.

You can tell at first glance that he is a high-ranking official.

Working in the local area for a long time has indeed given him a sense of "majesty".

Just check it out.

Sure enough, some problems were found.

The vast majority of the new recruits were conscripted.

These people basically had no problems, with the occasional deserter wanting to go home.

Basically, the money is returned and an appropriate fine is imposed.

Nor will they deliberately make things difficult for them.

There is no shortage of soldiers for conscription in northern Sichuan, and it is human nature to be greedy for life.

There are some problems with the new recruits.

Many are refugees.

During their escape, they were captured and sent here by local security guards, Jia and even local militia.

It can even be described as escort.

Others were sent here through a "grafting" method because they had offended local tyrants.

So many problems can arise with a corps commander and a deputy division commander in charge in northern Sichuan.

Sun Ming and Zhuo Tianyu looked at each other.

"All sharks?"

"In case there is a problem that is difficult to handle, can you please give me some instructions?"

"You need to ask for instructions for such a small matter?" Zhuo Tianyu raised his eyebrows: "If they are unfair, we will give them justice."

"This is not Shanxi," Sun Ming emphasized.

"Well, send a telegram for instructions. If all else fails, transfer two more regiments. I don't believe these sons of bitches can turn the tables."

Zhuo Tianyu signaled his men to continue registering.

Occasionally there are a few non-conscripted soldiers who "volunteer" to join the army, and they are signed up by local wealthy families with resources.

Sun Ming stepped in front of everyone and asked, "Those who registered can go home. Although you are not deserters, you still need to return the resettlement fee."

Sun Ming paused for a moment and then added, "I know that your money may have been used up, so I will give you a six-month grace period. If you need a grace period, someone will go to register you when you return home."

The recruits were all silent.

It is said that good men don't serve in the army and good iron doesn't serve in making nails.

But now they found out.

There's nothing wrong with being a soldier.

As soon as I arrived at the army, I received a five-dollar resettlement allowance.

Eat well and sleep well.

Give out clothes and shoes.

The superiors did not beat or scold them, and both sides were basically on an equal footing.

And the supreme commander of this force is Chu Yunfei.

These refugees have more or less heard of his name.

Many Japanese soldiers were killed, and even a lot of lost territory was recovered.

Some of these refugees came from southern Shandong, Hebei and other places.

Naturally, I know the reputation of the Flying Tigers Attack Army.

Under the spread of these refugees.

Chu Yunfei's troops had become so frightening to the Japanese that the Japanese were terrified, and the Japanese devils would be even more terrified if they saw them.

Be able to become a soldier of this army.

These "new recruits" naturally have a sense of honor.

"Why are you all silent? You all want to stay, right?" Sun Ming grinned, stepped forward and asked.

"Report."

"speak."

"Report to the commander, I, Ye Yuntian, volunteer to stay and fight for my country and fight the Japanese invaders."

The voice was a little childish. Sun Ming frowned and stepped forward: "Name?"

"Ye Yuntian."

"age."

"eighteen."

Sun Ming frowned and asked again: "Age?"

"Sixteen." The young soldier's voice became much softer.

"how did it get here?"

"I was arrested when I went home for vacation." Ye Yuntian told the truth.

"Get out of the queue."

"Yes!"

Sun Ming ordered loudly: "Those who obey my orders, are exempted from taxation, have their tax deferred, are under 18 years old, are only children, and meet any of the above conditions, step out!"

Seeing him so serious.

At once, many people walked out of the team again.

Sun Ming frowned, looked back at Zhuo Tianyu and signaled with his eyes.

After a moment of silence, Zhuo Tianyu nodded slightly.

Sun Ming turned around and emphasized, "All of you, gather together later. I will send someone to take you home."

"Sir, the Japs killed my father. I want to kill them to avenge myself."

"Sir, I'm counting on the resettlement fee to save my mother."

As soon as I heard that they were going to be sent back.

The dozen or so recruits who came out of the line were anxious.

At this time, I left the training team.

The resettlement fee must be paid back. If you can't even get enough food, it's impossible to pay it back.

"Whoever among you is an only begotten, step forward."

A young soldier stepped forward in silence.

"Everything else can be discussed, except for the only child. Commander Chu has given the order."

"Sir, I am the only one left in my family."

Sun Ming was stunned, and after a moment of silence, he said, "Get in line."

"Yes!"

Jincheng.

The 11th Infantry Regiment, equipped with a full set of American equipment, began to board the ship.

The conscription work in northern Sichuan went relatively smoothly.

But today Sichuan has become a de facto central province after all.

It still needs to be handled with caution.

Chu Yunfei first reported the matter, and then sent Huang Baitao and others over to handle the matter.

As for himself, he was accompanied by Ouyang Xianpeng and Song Wei on his inspection of the Jindongnan Branch of the Central Artillery School again.

Since Song Wei's heavy mortar battalion was disbanded and he was ordered to go to the Artillery School to serve as the chief mortar tactics instructor.

The number of students trained in the third and fourth phases has increased significantly.

The quality has also improved a bit.

After these practical officers arrived at the military academy, the students they taught were more focused on actual combat.

Similarly, they also study relevant theoretical knowledge while serving as instructors in schools.

In just three months.

Six mortar company commanders have been sent out from the officers who have completed advanced training at the Artillery School.

And as the artillery school becomes more formalized, this number will continue to increase.

By then.

It can not only meet the needs of officers and soldiers in episode 88.

Even friendly forces.

You can also get high-quality artillery and artillery officers.

In addition, the surrounding land has been negotiated. Once the funds are in place, further expansion can be carried out to further train artillery talents.

After listening to the reports from Ouyang Xianpeng and Song Wei, Chu Yunfei was naturally very satisfied.

The main reason he came here was to solve financial problems.

Fiscal Year 39.

The Artillery Academy's budget is five million national dollars.

The Supreme Command allocated three million national currency.

Through Song Wenying's newspaper, 4.5 million national currency was raised, from which 1.5 million national currency was drawn for investment.

The remaining gap is 500,000 national currency.

The day after he arrived at the Artillery School.

Chu Xichun replied.

The funds will be allocated by the Second World War Commander Headquarters.

Shanxi Military Officers School and Central Artillery School Southeast Shanxi Branch are the only two joint training military academies in the entire Shanxi region.

The Eighth Route Army, the Shanxi Army, Chu Yunfei's troops, and the Central Army will all go there for further study and training.

Even Yan Laoxi hoped that Chu Yunfei could transfer some officers to teach at the Shanxi Military Academy.

This matter was rejected by Chu Yunfei.

He is currently extremely short of officers, and if he withdraws more of them, it will affect his subsequent combat operations.

In the blink of an eye, five days passed.

Chu Yunfei had just returned to Changzhi at this time.

The latest news came from Shancheng.

Song Ziwen, who had always been neglected by Chiang Kai-shek, suddenly became the Minister of Finance.

Kong was sent by Chiang Kai-shek to Switzerland, Europe, to be in charge of the Republic of China's affairs in Europe.

It is equivalent to suddenly switching from the position of finance minister to the position of diplomat.

Fang Ligong, who had just returned from the Second War Zone Commander's Headquarters, walked briskly with a smile on his face: "Mr. Yun, good news."

"Oh? Brother Ligong also knows that the old man has been arrested?"

Fang Ligong was startled: "Who? Mr. Yong?"

"It was him. Now he has been replaced by another one."

Fang Ligong understood immediately and sat aside at Chu Yunfei's suggestion: "Mr. Yun, this matter is more powerful for us. Although Mr. Yong is from Shanxi, he is too greedy..."

"Song..." Chu Yunfei touched his chin.

“I don’t know what actions this person will take after becoming the finance minister. I just hope that it won’t delay our subsequent operations.”

Chu Yunfei thought of this and immediately looked up at Fang Ligong standing beside him: "Brother Ligong, what exactly is the good news you just mentioned?"

Fang Ligong grinned: "The negotiations with the Americans are over. The Americans promised to provide all the equipment for the industrial and mining industries in Shanxi, and even send relevant experts from their own country to guide the production work. Correspondingly, we need to fulfill certain obligations to the Americans."

"Forty-nine percent of the shares in the industrial and mining industry are in the hands of Americans, who will also directly share 40 percent of the production profits."

Chu Yunfei was not interested in how the two parties divided the profits.

He now urgently needs to transform the resources in the Shanxi region into current combat power.

Rather than burying it underground.

"obligation?"

"Yes, including but not limited to becoming true allies in possible future wars, and the potential enemies are Japan, Germany, and Italy."

Chu Yunfei grinned: "It's interesting. The Americans are eager to form an alliance with the Republic of China. Isn't the chairman very happy?"

"But the Americans gave a prerequisite that the Japanese must take the initiative to attack them."

Chu Yunfei chuckled and said, "Did they add a lot of additional conditions? The punishment conditions are quite harsh, including but not limited to hoping that we can increase our offensive and delay the Japanese army?"

Fang Ligong nodded.

There was some admiration in his eyes when he looked at Chu Yunfei.

The commander is as foresighted as ever.

"Americans have basically always thought this way, it's not surprising."

"In addition, Zhang, Yu and the headquarters promised that the Changzhi Iron and Steel Plant will soon be expanded on the original site of the Changzhi Iron Plant. At the same time, they will vigorously develop the power generation industry in the southeastern part of Shanxi. In short, they will create a nearly complete set of industrial system processes."

Chu Yunfei nodded slightly: "It would be best if they are willing to invest money."

"Pengcheng."

"Yes." Zhao Pengcheng stepped forward and stood at attention.

"Go, invite President Wenying here. I have something to tell you."

"But... Commander Chu, you also made an appointment with Brigade Commander Chen."

Chu Yunfei raised his eyebrows, and turned to look at Fang Ligong who was standing beside him: "Brother Ligong, Miss Wenying..."

"You should go by yourself, Lord Yun. I will go to receive Commander Chen."

Fang Ligong laughed and immediately got up and left.

Chu Yunfei was somewhat helpless: "Okay, take the gift I prepared earlier and go together."

"Yes!"

Changzhi city area.

Chu Yunfei stepped out of the car.

The Americans specially prepared a Studebaker car for Chu Yunfei.

For his travel use.

Although riding in a car is bumpy, it is better than riding a horse.

Even if you are used to riding a horse, it can still be really painful sometimes.

"Commander Chu, why are you here?"

The staff selling newspapers at the door stood up to greet us immediately.

"Is President Wenying here?"

"Yes, yes, please come in, Commander Chu."

"Adjutant Zhao, please."

Zhao Pengcheng followed behind him and nodded with a smile.

"The content here still needs some changes. Although we have certain propaganda tasks, there is no need to compile some stories full of errors and omissions. Our heroic stories can be published directly here."

"And here, who reviewed this? How could such a mistake appear after three reviews and three approvals? Our newspapers are forbidden to publicize the ideological conflict between the two sides."

"National interests, national interests, do you understand?"

"President, Chief Chu is here."

Song Wenying nodded, put down the work at hand, and walked out of the workshop quickly.

"Commander Chu."

"President Wenying, I have something else to trouble you with this time."

Song Wenying touched her hair and said with a smile, "Why did you bother to make this trip in person just for Chief Chu to make a phone call?"

"Commander Chu, please come in."

"please."

The two men walked into Song Wenying's room.

Chu Yunfei smiled and waved to Zhao Pengcheng behind him: "This is a new ladies' watch that Colonel Smith had someone bring back from the United States."

"Thank you very much, Commander Chu."

"You're welcome. It's just a token of my appreciation."

Song Wenying's face turned red. This was the first time Chu Yunfei gave her a gift.

Chu Yunfei continued, "I came here this time for a very important matter."

After hearing the request, Song Wenying frowned slightly and confirmed seriously: "So the key to this matter is to make the Japanese army guess that we have reached a relevant strategic cooperation agreement with the Americans and are in the position of an ally."

"That's right, so we need to gradually write some articles about the southeastern Shanxi region and let Japanese intelligence personnel analyze it from our telegrams. I'll give you some ideas. We can reveal some information from the direction of industrial development, prospects, and even motivational articles."

"When necessary, we can also use words such as new equipment and new weapons to blur the difference between Soviet aid and American aid, just to let the Japanese know that we have completed most of the replacement and even have the idea of ​​equipping a full set of new weapons in the future."

Chu Yunfei sat on a chair nearby and gave his own ideas and suggestions.

Song Wenying kept recording Chu Yunfei's request with his pen, and a corresponding plan soon emerged in his mind.
(End of this chapter)