Chapter 401 Qingdao Game (IV)
This era is an era full of conspiracy, speculation and adventure. The envoys to foreign countries are all cunning people, obedient. Everyone knows that Liu Yimin has a good time.
Sure enough, Liu Yimin saw that everyone was listening attentively, and thought to himself, "No matter how you are slippery, you have to drink my foot wash water." After a change of the subject, he asked Sokbin directly: "Mr. Sokbin,
Qingdao is a beautiful city. When the war ends, it will inevitably become a tourist resort that everyone in the world yearns for. People from all walks of life in Qingdao agree to become a friendly city with your country's New York City and award President Roosevelt the title of honorary citizen of Qingdao. I don't know New York
Did the city government and President Roosevelt respond?”
Sokebin has been in China for more than 20 years and has already become aware of the Chinese people's strategies. In addition, he is confident in his heart and does not even buy the Japanese accounts in Qingdao.
On the surface, he is polite and gentlemanly, but in fact he is very proud.
Listening to Liu Yimin's words, Sokebin knew in his heart what honorary citizens the Eighth Route Army had created. Friendly cities were all for the purpose of bringing the United States to fight against Japan. However, the United States has no intention of quarrel with Japan now. The matter is very important, and he has no clear authorization from the country.
He dared not say it casually. Therefore, Sokebin said directly: "Dear Liu, I was very happy after I learned that President Roosevelt was fortunate to be awarded the honorary title of Qingdao citizens and that the people of Qingdao were willing to become friendly cities with New York City.
, I immediately reported to Mr. Jansen, the Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of China, but for some reason, Mr. Jansen has not given me clear instructions, so I have no way to tell you about your problem."
When Liu Yimin heard the diplomatic rhetoric of Sokebin, he felt sorry for his heart. It was really the same as Ni Hua said. At this time, the United States had not turned from isolationism and neutrality, so it was naturally unrelated to itself.
However, Sokebin didn't tell the truth. If anyone else said that, he would definitely welcome New York City Mayor LaGuardia's personality and style. Even Roosevelt himself may also be awarded the title of Qingdao citizen.
I am very happy with the honorary title, but these things are too sensitive and the US government is unwilling to publicly express its attitude.
Liu Yimin smiled slightly: "Mr. Sokebin, although I am very sorry, I understand your country's attitude. After all, Japan is too powerful. In order to make some money from the Japanese that brings the blood of the Chinese people, the United States of America has to do.
Turn a blind eye to the crimes of little Japan.”
After saying that, Liu Yimin ignored Sokebin's shocked eyes and walked directly to the British Consul Ikefort: "Mr. Ikefort, it's great to know you. I heard that when King George VI ascended the throne last year, he issued a set of Kings printed on it.
The stamps with the queen portrait are very exquisite. If it is convenient, please buy a few sets for me. My wife likes stamps very much."
Logically speaking, Liu Yimin was just a commander of the Eighth Route Army, not a person from the Republic of China government. It was the first time these consuls met him, so he didn't have to pay attention to him. The problem was that the shadow of the famous tree of people, and Liu Yimin himself might know or not.
Knowing that Lian Zhan and Lian Jie's record had already shrouded a dazzling halo of famous generals on him, and what about Qingdao now being captured by the Eighth Route Army? So, Consul Ekfu immediately said: "Dear Liu, it's such a coincidence, I
There are a few more pictures on hand, so I'll get them right away, please wait a moment."
After saying that, Eckford called his secretary and asked him to go back to the consulate immediately to get the stamps for the king's ascension to the throne.
Ikefu is only the British Consul in Qingdao, and the Consul General is Han Leide. However, Ikefu has been a consul for a long time, so Liu Yimin was deeply impressed by him and knew that he mainly did oil trading in Asia Petroleum Company and had to do business with him.
Woolen cloth!
Aikefu is an old man and immediately introduced the Consul General Han Leide to Liu Yimin. Now, Liu Yimin became more enthusiastic and hugged Han Leide tightly, then talked about the scenery of the British Isles, and talked about the love life of King George VI and the Queen.
And the beautiful little princess Elizabeth. Of course, this is a diplomatic occasion. Although Liu Yimin knew in his heart that Queen Elizabeth was deeply in love with Edward VIII, who wanted beauty and not the country, it could not be said at this time that it was a matter of face for the British.
After laughing, there was a real transaction. The two sides quickly reached an agreement. The Eighth Route Army bought the Asian Petroleum Company's gasoline, kerosene and diesel in one fell swoop. All of them were cash transactions, and the transaction currency was made in Japanese yen.
In the war-torn era, business is difficult, and maybe one day the inventory of gasoline will be snatched by the Japanese devils. Therefore, Han Delei and Akefu were full of glory, and the two of them were laughing the most in the banquet hall.
Seeing that Liu Yimin and the British Consul General, the consul had a harmonious conversation and had done such a big deal, the other consuls couldn't sit still.
The French temporary office of Tadalingfu was a Belarusian. After the October Revolution, he fled to the Northeast and came to Qingdao. He met the British Consul Akefu. After a long time, Akefu felt that this person could be done, so he recommended it to the French government and let it go
He served as the interim office of the French government in Qingdao and later became the French Consul in Qingdao.
Tadalingfu walked towards Liu Yimin: "Dear General Liu, please allow me to express my gratitude to you on behalf of the Consulate of the French Republic in Shandong. After your army entered Qingdao, I was moved to protect the agency of the French Republic in Qingdao."
After saying that, he hugged Liu Yimin.
Regarding Tadalingfu, Liu Yimin had never read his information in later generations. When Chen Dayong introduced him, he said that he was Belarus and went to Qingdao to be the temporary office of the French in Qingdao. Liu Yimin met with these consuls today, and Tada, who has the lowest position, has the lowest position.
Lingfu is one of the key goals. This person has a complicated life experience. Who can tell who he is?
However, there are few French companies in Qingdao, and Tadalingfu mainly engages in buying and selling activities. Seeing that the British had already done such a big business, Tadalingfu was itchy and didn't wait for Liu Yimin to speak, so he took advantage of the situation.
The opportunity to embrace, whispered that he had a batch of Forbus 75 mountain cannons, 75 mortar shells, twelve war defense cannons, twenty-four anti-aircraft cannons and 200 Mauser K98 rifles with six-fold scopes
, each gun was equipped with 1,000 bullets. It turned out that I wanted to sell it to Shen Honglie or Han Fuqu, but they all ran away when the goods arrived. Tada Lingfu asked General Liu with hope if he was interested.
Unexpectedly, Liu Yimin was shaking his head and said he was not interested, because the Eighth Route Army did not need to buy weapons, and the Japanese had everything there. This time, the Battle of Central Lu eliminated the Eighth Division and the Independent Third Brigade, and the Independent Tenth
The brigade, Qingdao garrison, and the pseudo-Shandong Autonomous Alliance seized a large number of Japanese weapons in Qingdao. Now there are countless guns, and the soldiers have to carry several guns alone!
When he heard Liu Yimin say no, Tadalingfu's face was sweating. These things were his life savings. It turned out that he wanted to make a fortune while the Sino-Japanese war started. He didn't expect that he was so unlucky. He had imagined
The cargo owner retreated without resistance. After the Japanese occupied Qingdao, in addition to the garrison, spies and Japanese expatriates, the goods could not be exported to Qingdao at all. I originally thought that I could see if I could be transported to the south, but there were everywhere on the sea.
The Japanese warships were too risky. They finally waited for the Eighth Route Army, but the other party didn't want them.
Tadalingfu gave Ekfu a wink, and the two of them entangled Liu Yimin. Tadalingfu said pitifully, if his dear Liu didn't want his goods, his beautiful daughter Natasha would have to go.
I've taken care of the shoe store.
Liu Yimin was really pestered and had no choice but to tell them the truth, it wasn't that he didn't want it, it was because there was no major war in Shandong soon. After repelling the Japanese attack this time, the Japanese were likely to go to Wuhan. It is said that
The Kwantung Army may also attack the Soviet Union. The Soviet Red Army is so powerful that it will definitely beat the Japanese all over the ground to find their teeth. Maybe they will eliminate the Kwantung Army in an instant. The War of Resistance may end within the year.
Ikefu and Tadalingfu were skeptical, but in the end they begged my dear Liu to be kind and accept this batch of goods. Tadalingfu was willing to give a discount as long as he could recover the capital.
Dear Liu finally got mercy, and the three of them whispered and gestured. Finally, dear Liu finally bought Tadalingfu's smuggling weapons and ammunition, and asked Tadalingfu to deliver the goods now. The Eighth Route Army will be here tonight
It's going to be transported away.
Although Tadalingfu only recovered 70% of the cost, he was already satisfied. This was better than confiscated by the Japanese army after they were discovered. Moreover, the Eighth Route Army was trustworthy and gave him gold bars directly.
The German Consul in Qingdao was represented by Xiguxian, the Consul in Jinan. At this time, Feng Saoken had arrived in Qingdao and performed his consular duties, and was waiting to accept the formal appointment.
Seeing that Liu Yimin came up to make a cold face for the US Consul Sokebin, he then had a hot fight with the British Consul and started a huge business. He also saw that the French temporary office Tadalingfu also came up and pulled Liu Yimin to dive.
Murgh, he left quickly, needless to say that he was affordable. Feng Saoken couldn't sit still and walked over.
At this time, Germany had successfully annexed Austria, and Hitler's confidence was gradually rising by the British and French appeasement policies, and Germany's foreign policy was also greatly adjusted. Feng Saoken took office in Qingdao in this environment.
As soon as he arrived in Qingdao, the Eighth Route Army captured Qingdao.
Feng Saoken was wearing a pair of glasses and a pair of gloomy eyes looked straight at Liu Yimin through the lenses: "General Liu, I am Feng Saoken, the temporary office of the German government in Qingdao. Can I talk about it alone?"
Liu Yimin had just sent Tadalingfu away, and was secretly proud in his heart. When he heard the German spoken by Feng Saoken, he knew that he was a German. However, he was a human and not a god. He could not understand what Feng Saoken said.
I had to wait for the translation to translate.
After the translation, Liu Yimin was stunned for a moment, because Germany, Japan and Italy had signed a joint anti-communist agreement last year. In February this year, the Germans announced their recognition of Manchukuo, and the German military adviser would evacuate completely by the end of June.
The Germans have completely colluded with the Japanese and sold China.
After thinking for a while, Liu Yimin said: "Mr. Feng Saoken, we cannot speak alone. I want to remind you that there will be fierce wars in Qingdao in the near future. Don't go out casually if you have nothing to do. Please also tell the German companies in Qingdao and
Staff, pay attention to air defense to avoid being injured by Japanese aircraft bombing.”
Feng Saoken looked at Liu Yimin with some disbelief: "General Liu, this Qingdao is a harbor city and cannot withstand the bombardment of Japanese naval aircraft and ship guns. Do you want to fight the Japanese army here?"
Liu Yimin was not afraid of others hearing it, and said loudly: "I am a soldier and I am responsible for defending the territory. Chairman Jiang will not order a retreat for a day, so I must hold my position. Don't worry, although Japan has planes and warships, I teach the number of teachers.
Ten thousand elite troops, as long as the Japanese army landed, Qingdao will be their grave. You also know that Qingdao has been occupied by Germany and Japan for a long time, and after the National Government took back its sovereignty, Japan has just developed for a while, and this time, Japan has captured Qingdao.
Our army takes back Qingdao is a great opportunity to promote its national prestige. How can I let Qingdao be lost from me? Even if I die, I will die on Qingdao's coastal defense position!"
Liu Yimin said it was decisive and could not help but believe it, and there was no reason to give up Qingdao without fighting. Feng Saoken put his glasses up and said slowly: "General Liu, I heard that the army captured 20,000 prisoners.
Many Japanese expatriates also heard that you said at the morning press conference that you would review these expatriates and that those who are doing business would be released immediately. I wonder when they will be released?"
Liu Yimin looked at Feng Saoken with some confusion and said, "Sir, I heard it right? You live in Qingdao in Germany, not the Japanese, so why do you care about the life and death of the Japanese?"
Feng Saoken still looked slow: "General Liu, I look at this matter from a fair standpoint. It is inevitable that the two sides will fight and hurt civilians. However, these Japanese are all expatriates who do business.
If you are detained for a long time, it will damage the image of the Eighth Route Army. I would like to suggest you consider it. If the Japanese army does not bomb Qingdao on a large scale, can you unconditionally release the captured Japanese expatriates?"
Liu Yimin immediately shook his head: "Mr. Feng Saoken, you have been in China for a short time and don't know the Japanese. They have killed more people in China. I finally caught them. How can I just let them go? I said, "
Shoot the serious sins immediately, and legitimate businessmen without sin can be released, but the Japanese army must pay a deposit, at least 200 US dollars per person, and the money will be released. As for those Japanese overseas Chinese who are guilty but do not die, I will drive them away
When the Japanese dared to throw bombs or fire artillery, they were the first ones to blow up. What you said was too old. When the Japanese army captured Qingdao last time, this was what they said to Qingdao Mayor Shen Honglie. As a result, the Japanese overseas Chinese just withdrew
After that, they started to attack. You said, can I believe the Japanese army's nonsense? They are the most despicable and shameless people in the world."
Feng Saoken also shook his head: "General Liu, you are a famous general in the world. How can you exchange Japanese overseas for money like a businessman? Your asking price is too high, and the Japanese will not agree."
Liu Yimin smiled and said, "It would be better if the Japanese don't agree. I just had an idea, which was to establish a Japanese anti-Japanese column composed of Japanese people and use the Japanese to fight the Japanese. This soldier was elected from the Japanese expatriates, and anyone who was willing to participate.
All strong men who fought against Japan were enlisted in the army, and those who were unwilling to participate in the anti-Japanese war were engaged in production labor, digging coal, and farming."
When the US Consul Sokebin first came up, he wanted to show off his character in front of Liu Yimin, so he said something about his own diplomatic rhetoric, but Liu Yimin gave him a cold face and ignored him again. Seeing that the British had brought Asia Company
All the oil in stocks were sold out. Liu Yimin had not yet had an in-depth conversation with him, and was a little anxious because Qingdao Mobil Oil Company also had oil reserves. If it didn't take the opportunity to turn it into money, wait for the Japanese to call it again, then it would have to obey.
It is hard to say whether the Japanese will be requisitioned by the Japanese army for nothing. So, he has been waiting for the opportunity to sit down and have a serious conversation with Liu Yimin. After all, Liu Yimin's wife is a doctor of medicine from the United States and has also met President Roosevelt.
, He himself seems to have a good impression of the United States of America.
As soon as Liu Yimin said this, Sokebin walked over and patted Liu Yimin on the shoulder and said, "Dear Liu, your idea is so wonderful. If it can be realized, a Japanese puppet army will appear to cooperate with the Chinese army to fight.
, if you wear Japanese military uniforms, the Japanese will be unable to tell the difference, and it will be lively."
Liu Yimin felt that Sokbin was smart, and his dissatisfaction with him just now disappeared, and immediately said, "Mr. Sokbin, you guessed it right. That's how I imagined it. The heroes have similar views!"
Feng Saoken frowned and interrupted the singing of the two people: "General Liu, those people are civilians after all, I don't think you would do that. Do you think this is OK? You lower the price point,
Let’s raise a reasonable price and release Mr. Masajiro Otaki, Consul General in Qingdao, to let him report to the country. You both can have a good talk. I believe the deal can be completed."
Liu Yimin's tone changed and he said coldly: "Mr. Feng Saoken, you said it's too late. Otaku Masajiro is an old spy who has done many bad things that harm China and has been shot. Not only him, but also the entire Japanese Consulate General
The personnel, military police, and the personnel of the Propaganda Team were shot dead by our army for attempting to resist. Their heads were already beaten up. Can you call him for negotiation? Besides, the Japanese are invaders, I am an anti-Japanese soldier, yes
It is impossible to negotiate with the Japanese. Anyway, I am not in a hurry. With these people in hand, when the Japanese start attacking, I will use these people to attack. When the Japanese army fired a shell, I will kill one person and cut them with a big knife.
I can't let them go, so that the Japanese have no scruples, and use a bomb to blow me to death! Don't talk about this question anymore!"
Feng Saoken had nothing to say now, so he had to show his trump card: "General Liu, if I am willing to mediate this matter for both of you from the middle, do you think it is appropriate?"
Liu Yimin glanced at Feng Saoken and said, "Mr. Feng Saoken, it's not that I refute you to face. I am a soldier. Without the explicit authorization of the government of the Republic of China, I will not engage in any form of negotiations with the Japanese. You can help
The Japanese send the money. You can discuss the amount of money for each person with other comrades, but not negotiate. Please understand what I mean."
After saying that, Liu Yimin called Shi Ran and told him that Mr. Feng Saoken was willing to help us collect deposits from the Japanese, and that the specific amount would be discussed with Mr. Feng Saoken.
Sokebin opened his eyes tonight, but he couldn't understand what kind of person Liu Yimin was. He was obviously a general with great military achievements. How to start a business, even the Japanese army captured could do it.
When selling goods, Feng Saoken also asked the German temporary office in Qingdao to be a gunman for himself. This person is so amazing.
Shiran and Feng Saoken went to mutter, but Sokebin was unwilling to give up the opportunity, so he pulled Liu Yimin to the sofa and sat down, and said apologetically: "Dear Liu, I have seen your wife, she is really
Beautiful, just an angel. Let's have a good talk!"
Liu Yimin smiled: "It doesn't matter, Americans are afraid of little Japan, and some are not afraid of it. I have already thought about it. Looking back and finding an opportunity, I will announce that Qingdao and Leningrad have become a friendly city. Comrade Stalin will happily accept Qingdao's honorary citizens.
The powerful Soviet Red Navy will be happy to send fleets to Qingdao, and they will support my proposal to set Qingdao as an international free trade port."
Sokebin immediately said: "Dear Liu, maybe because I am not good at expressing, you have caused misunderstandings. President Roosevelt is very happy to be awarded the title of Qingdao Honorary Citizen. New York Mayor Mr. LaGuardia also accepted an interview with reporters.
It is very willing to become a friendly city with Qingdao. However, you also know that our country is still pursuing a neutral position. President Roosevelt is not convenient for formally speaking on this matter. The Pacific Fleet itself is also very interested in visiting Qingdao, but this requires approval from Congress.
OK. Although it has disappointed you for the time being, you have also seen the things your wife brought back, which is enough to prove the sympathy of our people for the Chinese people."
When Liu Yimin saw that Sokebin told the truth, he stopped going around and asked him what specific things were.
Seeing that his words were effective, Sokebin raised the issue of oil storage in Qingdao Mobil Petroleum Company. Liu Yimin agreed immediately, and Sokebin was full of smiles on his face.
Seeing that Sokebin was so happy, Liu Yimin said, "However, you have to promise me one condition, that is, you have to assume that the United States is studying whether to send a Pacific Fleet to Qingdao. At least you have to pretend to be confused on this issue for ten days."
When Sokebin thought about it, he was indeed studying Liu Yimin's proposals in China, and Liu Yimin's request was to be accustomed and pretend to be confused, so he didn't say anything.
Ikefu's secretary took the stamps for the Emperor's ascension of the throne, a total of five sets. After Liu Yimin looked at it, he took out a dollar from his pocket and handed it to Ikefu, saying that he had paid the stamp money.
Ikefu still refused. Liu Yimin told him that the Eighth Route Army had fair transactions. Although the money was not much, the newly issued RMB had collection value, and basically no one suffered a loss. Ikefu had to accept the money.
Liu Yimin thought that everything he should do was done, so he asked all the consuls to attend the seat, picked up the beer glass and said, "I am very honored to be able to gather with you at this time of war. Please raise your glasses and cheer for the beautiful Qingdao together.
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After saying that, he raised his head and drank it all. After drinking, he looked at whether the consuls had finished drinking, and then went to the wine and said, "Tell everyone good news. Mr. Sokebin, Consul of the United States of America in Qingdao, told me,
Chapter completed!