Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 506: Adding more weight; Japan protests, just impotent rage~! (Subscribe)
Longcheng, the headquarters of the commander of the Second War Zone, Yan Xishan’s inner office.

The gloom and depression of the past few days were replaced by a long-lost excitement at this moment.

Fang Ligong and Qian Bojun stood side by side. Although they looked a little tired after the negotiations, the joy between their brows was hard to conceal.

They had just reported to Yan Xishan in detail the final results of the agreement with the Soviet delegation on the introduction of PPS43 submachine gun technology - after many twists and turns, it was finally settled.

Yan Xishan sat upright on the armchair, stroking a pair of warm and smooth breasts in his hands, his deep eyes gleaming with satisfaction.

He listened carefully to Fang Ligong's statement, especially how Chu Yunfei's telegram on "US-Soviet balance" cleverly resolved the pressure from Chongqing and brought the negotiations back on track, and he couldn't help but smile.

"Okay! Wow!"

Yan Xishan gently closed the jade gall in his palm, making a crisp sound: "Yun Fei is indeed a man of great talent!

Although he was far away in northern Myanmar, he was able to have a keen insight into the overall situation, and with just a telegram he resolved the crisis in Longcheng.

"Bojun, you two have worked hard this time. You have lived up to the trust and made great contributions to our Jinsui Army and our Second War Zone!"

He stood up and paced a few steps, with a hint of excitement in his tone: "Once we get the technical drawings of the PPS43 submachine gun, we can continue to produce such weapons.

By then, the firepower of our grassroots teams in the Second War Zone will be greatly improved, and we will have a better chance of winning in close combat and mountain warfare with the Japanese invaders!"

Fang Ligong bowed and said, "It is all thanks to the trust of Chief Yan and the planning of Chief Chu. I am just following orders and dare not take credit for it."

Qian Bojun also echoed, "Yes, Commander Yan, if Commander Chu had not acted in time, I'm afraid this matter would have been ruined by Zhu Peiji.

In the final analysis, it is still you, Chief Yan, who has great reputation. The people in Shancheng have foresight under the reminder of Chief Chu."

Yan Xishan waved his hand, with an even wider smile on his face: "You two were able to compete with the Soviets at the negotiation table and finally reach an agreement, which is also a great contribution.

I will personally report this victory to the Chairman and the Military Commission and take credit for you."

He changed the subject and asked, "However, is it difficult for us to prepare the exchange conditions proposed by the Soviet Union?"

Fang Ligong said in a deep voice: "My lord, the Soviet Union has a huge demand for Shanxi's tobacco, coal and some rare minerals. I'm afraid we will have to tighten our belts in the next few years.

In addition, they also showed great interest in the intelligence of the Japanese army, especially the deployment and movement of the Kwantung Army and the North China Front Army. "

Upon hearing this, Yan Xishan hesitated for a moment, then said decisively: "A few supplies in exchange for weapons that can save hundreds of thousands of soldiers of the Shanxi Suiyuan Army from bleeding on the battlefield is worth it!
Intelligence can also be provided as appropriate.

As long as it does not involve our core military secrets, it can make them more suspicious of the Japanese invaders, which is also a good move."

A glimmer of shrewdness flashed in his eyes: "You must implement this matter as soon as possible.

As soon as the drawings arrived, we immediately organized our own ordnance experts to conduct research, and made sure to master the technology and achieve mass production in the shortest possible time.

Remember, this matter must be kept highly confidential and not leaked at all!"

"Yes, sir!" Fang Ligong and Qian Bojun answered in unison, their hearts burning with excitement.
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"Your Excellency, a call from Shanxi from Chief of Staff Fang."

Chu Yunfei took the telegram and scanned it quickly.

In the telegram.

Fang Ligong reported in detail all the events that led to the successful conclusion of the agreement with the Soviet delegation on the introduction of PPS43 submachine gun technology, and informed the commander-in-chief of the Second War Zone's headquarters of the attitude and conditions.

After reading the telegram, Chu Yunfei's face did not show much surprise, he just nodded calmly.

It seemed as if everything was within his expectations, flowing smoothly and naturally.

It took more than a hundred action points to raise relations with the Soviet Union to this level.

Isn't it for the purpose of ensuring that the cooperation between the two parties can be achieved smoothly?

That calmness, that indifference as if everything was under control, made Zhao Pengcheng and Zhou Weiguo on the side secretly admire him.

The introduction of such an important technology went through many twists and turns and was finally settled. To me, it seemed like just an expected little thing.

"Okay, got it." He handed the message to Zhao Pengcheng, who was standing beside him, and asked him to read it and put it in the archives. Then he turned to Zhou Weiguo and continued the previous topic: "And when necessary, guide our main force to carry out precision strikes and indicate the direction for our artillery units."

Almost at the same time.

Stilwell, commander-in-chief of the US Army in the China-Burma-India Theater and chief of staff of the Far East Theater, also received similar information from his intelligence channels in Rangoon.

China and the Soviet Union have reached a preliminary agreement on an important military and technological cooperation in Shanxi.

Stilwell put down the intelligence summary in his hand, and a complex light flashed in his sunken blue eyes.

He walked to the window and looked at the Chinese fighter planes painted with the blue sky and white sun emblem at the airport, as well as the busy American ground crew, with a lot of thoughts in his mind.

"The Chinese," he whispered to himself, "got the submachine gun technology from the Soviets. This is really unexpected, but it makes sense."

The United States is also accelerating the development of low-cost, mass-produced submachine guns.

The M3 Grease Gun, designed and manufactured by General Motors, has basically reached the final stage and will soon be equipped to the troops to replace the expensive and sophisticated Thompson submachine gun.

Stilwell already had a deep understanding of Chu Yunfei's abilities and skills.

He knew that Chu Yunfei would never put all his eggs in the American basket.

Maintaining contact with the Soviet Union and seeking to diversify sources of technology is in full compliance with the long-term strategic interests of Chu Yunfei and even China.

But this incident is also a wake-up call for the United States.

He immediately called his adjutant and said, "Immediately send a telegram in my name to the Department of Defense in Washington.

A detailed report was given on the possible military and technological cooperation between China and the Soviet Union, as well as the complexity of the current war situation in Myanmar.

At the same time, it emphasized that we must immediately increase the scale and efficiency of our aid to China, especially direct aid to the Shancheng Nationalist Government, in order to consolidate its determination to resist the war and ensure that it will not be tempted by foreign technical assistance and lean too much towards the Soviet Union in its overall strategy. "

Stilwell's tone carried an unquestionable sense of urgency: "Tell General Marshall that the stability of the Chinese battlefield is related to the overall situation of the anti-fascist alliance.

We must show greater sincerity and support to Shancheng, not only in terms of military, but also in terms of people's livelihood, and give them the most direct and heartwarming help.

We must not only consider the continuation of the Anti-Japanese War, but also the post-war political landscape.”

Washington, White House.

On President Roosevelt's desk were several urgent reports from different war zones.

General Stilwell's telegram on the possibility of Sino-Soviet technical cooperation and the complexity of the war situation in Burma is undoubtedly the most eye-catching one.

"Soviet submachine gun technology. China." President Roosevelt tapped the table lightly with a deep look in his eyes.

The presidential adviser Hopkins and Army Chief of Staff General Marshall beside him all held their breath, waiting for the president's decision.

General Marshall spoke first, his tone somewhat solemn: "Mr. President, General Stilwell's concerns are not unreasonable.

If the Soviet Union begins to transfer military technology to China on a large scale, it may not only change the military balance of power in the Far East in the long run, but also affect China's post-war policy orientation towards the United States and the Soviet Union. We must remain highly vigilant about this."

Hopkins also added: "The situation on the Chinese battlefield is extremely difficult at present, especially its logistics supply and livelihood issues, which have reached a very serious moment.

Although victory was achieved in this battle, the port of Yangon was destroyed and it would take at least three months to completely repair it. The transport capacity of the Burma Road was limited, and the people in the rear area were suffering from a drought, reduced food production, a shortage of supplies, and difficult living conditions.

If we fail to provide timely and effective assistance, the ruling foundation of the Shancheng government may indeed be shaken."

President Roosevelt nodded slowly, his eyes sweeping across the huge world map, finally stopping at the Asian plate.

"Gentlemen."

Roosevelt's voice was calm but carried unquestionable power: "China's war of resistance against Japan has lasted for several years.

At great national sacrifice, they tied down the millions of main forces of the Japanese Army and bought us precious time and strategic space in the Pacific battlefield.

We have a moral and strategic imperative to ensure that China can continue to persevere.”

He paused, and his tone became more resolute: "Stilwell's suggestion is correct. We must not only continue to provide military assistance, but also immediately and massively increase assistance to China's people's livelihood!
We want to make the Chinese people feel that the United States of America is their most reliable and steadfast ally!"

President Roosevelt glanced at Marshall and Hopkins: "The Treasury Department, the Agriculture Department, and the War Transportation Administration, coordinate your actions immediately.

First, urgently allocate no less than 500,000 tons of flour, 500,000 boxes of various military canned goods, and a large amount of compressed biscuits, milk powder, vitamins and other emergency foods. They must be sent to the rear of China in the shortest possible time through all possible means of transportation, giving priority to providing relief to the people affected by the war and supporting military supplies on the front line. "

"Second, we will provide an additional batch of medical supplies, including sulfa drugs, quinine, surgical instruments, and complete sets of equipment for field hospitals.

Chinese soldiers are bleeding, and we cannot let them fall due to lack of medical care and medicine."

"Third, instruct the War Production Committee to study the possibility of providing China with some light industrial production equipment, agricultural machinery, and fertilizer production technology to help them restore and develop rear production and gradually achieve self-sufficiency in civilian supplies."

President Roosevelt’s eyes sparkled with the wisdom of a politician: “We must let Chairman Chang and the Shancheng government see this.

By cooperating with the United States, we can not only obtain advanced weapons and equipment, but also get tangible help to improve people's livelihood.

This kind of help is something the Soviets are currently unable to provide. In this way, we will unite the Yamashiro government more closely around us and ensure that it stands firmly on our side in the post-war world order. "

"Yes! Mr. President!" Marshall and Hopkins responded in unison.

Late at night.

In the Second War Zone Commander's headquarters, most of the offices had already turned off the lights, only a few core departments, such as the Confidential Office and the Operations Room, were still brightly lit.

In an inconspicuous corner next to a remote utility room of the headquarters, a thin figure in menial clothing, under the cover of night, moved silently along the wall like a clever mouse. His name is Tanaka Hiroshi, codenamed "Sakura Thirteen", and he belongs to the Special High Section of the Intelligence Department of the North China Front Army of Japan. He is a senior spy lurking in the Second World War Zone for many years.

On weekdays, he used the identity of a handyman as a cover and took advantage of his position to collect all kinds of intelligence.

Tonight, he ventured to sneak in here because he received a death order from his superior "Wild Chrysanthemum".

At all costs, find out the specific content of the recent secret talks between the Soviet delegation and high-level officials of the Second War Zone.

"Yeju"'s instructions specifically mentioned that this meeting might involve important military and technological cooperation, which was a matter of great importance and must be investigated.

Tanaka Hiroshi held his breath and pressed his ear against the gap of a half-open window outside the confidential office. The sound of a typewriter and low conversation could be heard faintly from inside.

He carefully adjusted the angle, trying to get a glimpse through the narrow gap.

After a long time, the opportunity finally came.

A confidential clerk seemed to go get some water and stood up from his seat. On the desk was a draft of a telegram that had not yet been archived.

Hiroshi Tanaka's heart suddenly sank. He recognized the specific color of paper and format. It was a top-level secret code used by the Second War Zone for important communications with external forces.

He quickly pulled out a miniature camera from his pocket. It was the latest weapon issued to the Special High Police for stealing photos. It was only the size of a matchbox and the shutter sound was extremely slight.

"Click. Click."

With the help of the faint light coming through the window, Hiroshi Tanaka took several photos of the telegram draft at an extremely fast speed.

Despite the tricky angle and low light.

But he believes that the technology of the Special High Police is enough to identify key information from it.

After succeeding, Tanaka Hiroshi did not dare to stay for a moment and disappeared into the night like a ghost.

The next afternoon.

These photos, which were transmitted through special channels, appeared on the desk of the head of the Japanese Army Intelligence Department in North China.

When intelligence decryption experts restored the blurred words on the photo bit by bit.

When the eye-catching words "PPS43 submachine gun", "technical drawing transfer", and "Soviet aid" were clearly presented, the entire intelligence department was shocked!

"Baga! The Chinese have actually reached such an important military and technological cooperation agreement with the Soviet Union!"

The intelligence minister's face turned pale and he slammed his fist on the table, "Immediately report this information to the headquarters and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the highest level!
At the same time, pay close attention to all developments in the Second World War Zone and the Soviet Union! "

The news was reported to higher levels at the fastest speed.

It was soon placed on the desks of senior Japanese cabinet officials.

Tokyo, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Minister Shigenori Togo frowned as he looked at the urgent intelligence from North China.

The military and technological cooperation between China and the Soviet Union, especially at this delicate moment, undoubtedly touched Japan's most sensitive nerves.

"Soviet Russians, are you going to blatantly violate the spirit of the Soviet-Japanese Neutrality Pact?"

A senior official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said angrily, "Have they forgotten that the Empire has millions of troops stationed on the border of Manchuria? Aren't they afraid of getting burned?"

Togo Shigenori pondered for a moment and said in a cold voice: "The Soviets are now busy dealing with the German offensive.

The reason they chose to conduct technical cooperation with China at this time is simply to use China's hand to contain our power in the Far East and at the same time exchange for the strategic materials they urgently need.

Humph, star.LIN's calculations are quite shrewd."

He paused, a cold light flashing in his eyes: “But the Empire cannot sit idly by and watch this happen!
Once the Chinese master the production technology of submachine guns and put them into service on a large scale, the close combat firepower of their army will be greatly enhanced, which will pose a serious threat to the operations of our imperial army in North China and even the entire Chinese battlefield! "

"Immediately, in the name of the Imperial Government, lodge the most severe diplomatic protest to the Soviet Russian Ambassador to Tokyo, and through our embassy in Moscow, to the Soviet Russian People's Commissariat for Foreign Affairs!" Togo Shigenori's tone left no room for doubt: "Tell them clearly that the Empire is seriously concerned about any military cooperation between the Soviet Union and Yamashiro that may harm the interests of the Empire!

They are required to immediately stop transferring offensive weapons technology to China and give a reasonable explanation for this! Otherwise, all consequences will be borne by the Soviet Union!"

"Hai!"

Moscow, Kremlin.

The windows of star.LIN's office were tightly closed. The heavy curtains blocked out the noise from the outside world and made the light inside a little dim. Only a green banker's desk lamp on the desk cast a bright halo of light.

The air was thick with the distinctive smell of pipe tobacco.

The Chairman of the People's Committee, star.LIN, was standing in front of the window with his back to the huge desk, staring at the trees in Red Square swaying slightly in the cold wind.

He was not tall, but his broad shoulders and steady posture revealed an unquestionable majesty and power.

Molotov, the People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs, stood aside with a solemn expression, holding a translated encrypted telegram that had just been urgently delivered by his assistant, waiting for star.LIN's instructions.

The content of the telegram was a diplomatic note jointly sent by Japanese Ambassador to the Soviet Union Kensuke Miyoshi and the Japanese military attaché in Moscow, with strong wording.

The Japanese government expressed its "serious concern" and "firm protest" regarding the "Union of Soviet Socialist Republics' alleged provision of new submachine gun manufacturing technology to China's Shanxi warlord Yan Xishan."

It also demanded that the Soviet side immediately stop such actions that "endanger peace and stability in the Far East", otherwise it would "have to re-evaluate the basis of the Soviet-Japanese Neutrality Pact."

"The Japanese have noses that are even sharper than their foxes."

star.LIN finally turned around slowly, took the thin telegram from Molotov, glanced at it roughly, and a barely perceptible sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.

He walked behind his desk, sat down in the huge chair, picked up the pipe on the table, and slowly filled it with tobacco.

The match was struck, and blue smoke rose, shrouding his wrinkled face in a hazy haze.

"They are testing and intimidating." Star.LIN's voice is low and hoarse, like an old bellows: "The German offensive on the Western Front is fierce, and the Japanese think we have no time to look east. They want to get some extra benefits in the Far East and drive a nail between our relationship with China."

Molotov bowed and said cautiously: "Comrade ***, the wording of this note from the Japanese is unusually strong. They seem to have some information about our technical cooperation with the Second War Zone. Although our contact with Yan Xishan is extremely secretive, but..."

star.LIN waved his hand and interrupted him: "No need to speculate how the news was leaked.

In this world, there is no impenetrable wall.

What is important is how we respond to these arrogant little dwarfs from the Eastern island countries."

He took a deep puff from his pipe, thick white smoke pouring out of his nostrils. His eyes seemed even sharper and more unfathomable in the smoke.

"Tough!" star.LIN knocked the handle of his pipe hard on the table, making a dull sound, which also set the tone for the response to this incident.

"We must give the Japanese the strongest response!" His voice was not loud, but it was filled with a steely will: "Tell them that it is not the Japanese's turn to dictate the foreign policy of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics!
Who we cooperate with and what kind of exchanges we have are all based on our country's highest national interests and the overall situation of the world's anti-fascism. No country has the right to interfere! "

Molotov's heart trembled. He knew that the *** was really angry.

The Japanese interference this time obviously touched star.LIN's bottom line.

"As for their so-called 'technology transfer' accusation." Star.LIN's sneer deepened a little: "It's completely nonsense, a slander with ulterior motives!"

He looked at Molotov and instructed clearly and decisively, word by word: "In the name of the Soviet government and the People's Commissariat for Foreign Affairs, we formally reply to the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs: First, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics expresses strong indignation and categorical denial of the groundless accusations in the Japanese note!
The so-called transfer of new weapon manufacturing technology such as the 'PPS43 submachine gun' to the local military authorities in Shanxi, China is a pure fabrication and does not exist at all! "

“Second, the Soviet government has always strictly abided by the principles of international law and various treaties it has signed, including the Soviet-Japanese Neutrality Pact.

The Japanese side should not maliciously slander the Soviet Union's credibility with groundless speculation, which is not conducive to the normal development of relations between the two countries. "

“Third, we warn the Japanese government that the current world anti-fascist war has entered a critical stage.

As one of the fascist Axis powers, Japan's aggressive actions in China and other parts of Asia are the biggest threat to regional peace and stability.

The Soviet Union urges Japan to immediately stop all acts of aggression and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries. This is the right way to maintain peace in the Far East.

star.LIN's instructions are concise and clear, yet they carry an unquestionable toughness.

He denied everything throughout the article, turned the tables and kicked the ball back to the Japanese.

Molotov quickly wrote down every point in his notebook: "Comrade ***, do you mean that we completely deny any cooperation with the Second War Zone on submachine gun technology?"

"Of course!" star.LIN said firmly: "Our cooperation with Shancheng is based on the principle of barter trade, in order to obtain the strategic materials we urgently need, such as tobacco and minerals.

As for how they used these materials and what weapons technology they exchanged for them, that is their internal affairs in China and has nothing to do with us, the Soviet Union."

There was a sly flash in his eyes: "We are only responsible for supplying goods. As for what the goods become in the end, we are not responsible and we have no idea.

If the Japanese have any questions, they can ask Yan Xishan or Chu Yunfei who is said to be a good fighter! "

These words were flawless and completely absolved the Soviet Union of any responsibility.

star.LIN stood up and walked to the window again, looking at the vast world outside the Kremlin, and said with a voice full of profound consideration: "The more Japanese troops are held back on the Chinese battlefield, the less pressure there will be on our western front.

Whether it is Yan Xishan or Chang Ruiyuan, as long as they are still persisting in resisting Japan and can cause trouble for the Japanese, we might as well give them some "help" within our capacity without directly angering the Japanese. "

"As for Japan." Star.LIN's mouth once again showed a cold smile, "If they want war, then we will give them war!"

Molotov understood and bowed, "I understand, Comrade ***. I will personally supervise it immediately and ensure that the toughest attitude is taken.

The clearest wording rejects Japan’s unreasonable protests and completely denies the existence of relevant cooperation.”

(End of this chapter)