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Chapter 133 Because of Distrust

"Minister Oshima, you wanted to see me?" As Chen Yang entered the minister's office on the third floor, he bowed respectfully to Kenjiro Oshima, who was sitting behind his desk.

In fact, the entire transportation department did not have a very good impression of Kenjiro Oshima.

Kenjiro Oshima originally belonged to the logistics department of the Central China Expeditionary Army, where he was in charge of transportation matters.

This person's resume has neither obvious weaknesses nor obvious strengths.

It simply means completing the tasks assigned by the leader step by step.

Logically, the position of Minister of Transport should be filled by a capable person.

However, Fumita Sato believes that department leaders don't necessarily need to be highly capable; it's the people who actually get things done who need to be capable.

But now that Oshima has taken this position, he feels like he might have made a mistake.

This person is like Sun Liancheng in the novel "In the Name of the People," with neither great strengths nor great weaknesses.

He is honest and upright, but he would never take the blame for his superiors.

He is simply a model of being without desires.

They do whatever they're told, and they're unwilling to put in any extra effort.

"Mr. Chen, please sit down." Kenjiro Oshima forced a friendly smile and invited Chen Yang to sit down and talk.

Chen Yang did not refuse and sat down directly opposite him.

"Mr. Chen, how are you feeling since joining the Southern Transportation Department?" Kenjiro Oshima asked Chen Yang in a casual, conversational manner.

Chen Yang replied respectfully, "It's not bad. I get along well with my colleagues in various departments, and there are no problems with my work."

Kenjiro Oshima sighed, "The pressure on the transportation routes is now on Matsuura-kun of the First Division."

"The pressure of the first lesson was immense."

"By the way, are you aware of the land-sea conflict at Maigen Road train station a few days ago?"

Chen Yang nodded and said, "All the departments went to the scene, and I went too."

Kenjiro Oshima said with a grave expression, "This incident should never have happened."

"However, since it has already happened, we must prevent it from happening again."

Chen Yang's heart stirred slightly, and he said respectfully, "Minister Oshima, is there anything I can do for you?"

Kenjiro Oshima nodded slightly. Chen Yang's attitude was very proper, and he was a promising talent that could be nurtured with confidence.

"The Logistics Department has decided to have the Southern Transportation Department cooperate with the Naval Logistics Transportation Department. In the future, if they want to transport supplies by rail or road, they will have to go through our Southern Transportation Department."

"Of course, in exchange, we also need to borrow their fleet for transportation."

"I originally suggested that Section Chief Shima, the Second Section Chief, should liaise with Lieutenant Commander Saito Koichi of the Navy."

"However, after reviewing the performance of each department over the past few months, Mr. Sato believes that you are more suitable than Mr. Nagashima."

"Therefore, the task of liaising with the Navy will be handled by your Third Section."

"At the same time, you should also increase your burden and add a supply route from Shanghai to Hankou."

"You can bring up any difficulties you're facing now, and I can help you communicate with Section Chief Matsuura."

Adding another line is really not a difficult task for Chen Yang.

"Minister Oshima, please rest assured, I will do my best to complete the transportation mission assigned to me by the Empire."

Kenjiro Oshima nodded and said, "Very well, then it's decided."

"Lieutenant Commander Saito from the Navy Department will come over this afternoon to discuss the details of the Navy Department's transportation mission with you."

"Let me remind you, the Navy recently collected two tons of sulfanilamide powder, which is to be sent to the front line in Hankou for use by the Third and Seventh Fleets."

"There absolutely cannot be any problems with this batch of supplies, otherwise, I'm afraid you won't be able to bear the responsibility."

Two tons of sulfanilamide powder. Chen Yang was amazed. The navy really knows how to spend money.

It's important to know that the army rarely uses tons as a unit of measurement for supplies.

Normally it's just a few dozen boxes of medicine, but when the navy intervenes, the supply is several tons of sulfanilamide powder.

Currently, the market price for one kilogram of sulfanilamide powder in Shanghai is at least 500 silver dollars, while the retail price is as high as 800 to 900 silver dollars.

Two tons is two thousand kilograms, which, even at the supply price, would be worth a million dollars.

The supply of this medicine is ten times that of the army.

Otherwise, Sato Fumiyasu would have told Oshima Kenjiro that as long as he could squeeze out a few hundred kilograms, he could meet the needs of the 106th Division.

It seems the army really hasn't had any good pork.
"Please rest assured, Minister Oshima, all colleagues in the Third Division will deliver the medicine to the front line on time."

“Good,” Kenjiro Oshima exclaimed. “I’ll leave everything to you, Mr. Chen. After you meet with Saito this afternoon and come up with a feasible transportation plan, don’t forget to report back to Mr. Sato.”

"This is the first time that land and sea have conducted a joint transport operation, and Lord Sato does not want any problems to arise." Chen Yang frowned, but still respectfully agreed.

In the afternoon, in the office of the head of the third section of the Southern Transportation Department.

"Lieutenant Colonel Saito, are you kidding me?" Chen Yang's voice slowly rang out in the office: "Train K704 is going to take the route from Shanghai to Hankou."

"From Shanghai to Hangzhou, after arriving in Nanchang, we will transfer to De'an, and then travel along Jiujiang and Huangmei all the way to Wuhan."

"In order to disrupt the Empire's transportation plans, the Blue Camp launched a bombing campaign against the railways at Hankou Wangjiadun Airport and Yichang Airport starting in late June."

"Kobayashi from the General Affairs Department just delivered the assessment report. The section of road from Jiujiang to Wuhan has just been repaired. The roadbed is soft, and even light goods have to be subject to speed limits."

"The transportation plan you've given me now isn't to transport medicine and supplies, but to transport keel materials for repairing the ship's hull."

"Do you know how heavy that thing is? If it's moving too slowly, the train will easily become a sitting duck."

"If something goes wrong, who will be responsible, you or me?"

Saito Koichi, the special liaison officer of the Naval Transport Department, was wearing a crisp white naval summer uniform.
He slowly picked up the rough porcelain teacup on the table. The cup contained freshly brewed, inexpensive green tea, the leaves of which were roughly curled up.

Gently blowing away the foam, Saito Koichi took a sip, as if savoring the finest gyokuro.

“Section Chief Chen,” Saito’s Japanese had a rigid rhythm, “the Imperial Navy ships are waiting for this batch of keel material made of special steel to be used for repairs.”

"I think you should also know that during the attack on Madang Fortress, the Imperial Navy's ships experienced multiple attacks on the Yangtze River, including mines from the Blue Army, reefs created by man-made shipwrecks, and coastal artillery."

"Many ships have suffered varying degrees of damage and urgently need repair materials."

"These special steels are prepared for repairing ships. They are the 'bones' and 'blades' for the Imperial Navy's future victory and are related to the strategic layout on the front lines."

Chen Yang sneered, "Lieutenant Commander Saito, as far as I know, the Yokosuka Shipyard of the Navy is located on the mainland, not in China."

"At this time, instead of finding ways to transport supplies, you are transporting these heavy things, which slows down the army's transportation efficiency."

“Section Chief Chen Yang,” Saito’s Japanese had a hint of coldness in it, “watch your words. The army’s difficulties are not a reason to ignore the Empire’s overall strategy.”

"The Naval Transport Department has its own procedures and considerations."

Chen Yang raised his eyebrows slightly and said in a deep voice, "Lieutenant Colonel Saito, the task that Minister Oshima gave me was to help the Navy transport medicines, not these heavy steel materials."

"Due to pressure on the transportation route, I believe I must refuse to carry out this transportation mission."

Saito Koichi said slowly, "Section Chief Chen, I don't think you can refuse this transport mission."

As he spoke, Saito Koichi took a document out of his briefcase and slowly unfolded it in front of Chen Yang.

Chen Yang's gaze unconsciously fell on the document.

The paper was smooth and crisp, with the prominent emblem of the Naval Transport Department and the words "Tokyo Headquarters" at the top.

The main text is printed Japanese, densely packed.

At the end of the document, a strong, bold black signature appeared as if the ink was still wet.

That was the name of the highest-ranking officer in the Naval Affairs Department: Teishiro Toyoda.

Above the signature was a bright red seal, a symbol of absolute authority: "Decision of the Naval Affairs Department of the Imperial Japanese Navy".

Saito Koichi slowly said, "We have already dispatched ships to transport medicines and supplies to us."

"What you need to do is deliver these keel materials to the war zone on time to support the fleet."

Chen Yang frowned: "Lieutenant Colonel Saito, you have changed the transportation plan at the last minute. I need to report this to my superiors before I can give you an answer."

“I understand Section Chief Chen’s difficulties,” Saito Takumi said, standing up. “However, please come up with a transportation plan as soon as possible.”

"The supplies will be delivered to the material center warehouse on Maigen Road this afternoon. I hope that these supplies will be shipped within two days, preferably before the supply ship arrives."

"That way we won't hinder our plans, Section Chief Chen. I'll take my leave now and wait for your good news."

As soon as he finished speaking, Saito Koichi grabbed his briefcase and left.

As Chen Yang watched Saito Kōichi's departing figure, a strange smile inexplicably crept onto his lips.

The two tons of sulfanilamide powder, along with the previously transported supplies, will be transported by supply ship, and will arrive before the special steel materials are transported by train.

The naval vessels were all docked near Huishan Wharf. With the starting point, destination, and time, and by comparing them with the speed of their supply ships, Chen Yang quickly used the program in his mind to calculate a route that suited the supply ships' journey.

This isn't actually difficult; it's simply a matter of knowing how much time it takes to travel from point A to point B, and figuring out their travel route.
Well, for the AI ​​program in my head, this is probably as difficult as a primary school student's level...
Evening, the office of the Logistics Minister of the Central China Expeditionary Army Headquarters in Shanghai.

"Baka yarou, whose idea is this? What exactly is the Navy trying to do?" Sato Fumio was furious when he saw the transport plan sent by Chen Yang.

He originally intended to target the navy's medical supplies, but who knew that the other party would replace the transported medicines with special steel materials.

This thing is completely useless to the army.

Chen Yang stood respectfully to the side and said, "Lord Sato, I believe that the Navy Ministry completely distrusts us."

(End of this chapter)