"Oh, are you here for this matter? Director Chen is really well-informed!" Jiang Qiang raised his eyebrows and understood the elegant meaning. He had basically figured out the intention of Chen Brai's coming, most likely
He came to ask for help again under the order of the Chairman. "Commander Jiang is laughing!" Chen Brai smiled awkwardly and secretly cursed in his heart: If I was really well-informed, I wouldn't know about this until now.
Isn't it just to bury people? Knowing that Chen Bulei is an honest man, Jiang Qiang stopped joking with him and said seriously:
"Yes, a batch of P-38 fighter jets have indeed been imported from the United States. Director Chen should also know what the situation is in our Shandong region. Not only are the surrounding Japs deployed a large number of troops to besiege them, but there are also an unknown number of traitor agents lurking in the area. So.
This kind of military secrets will never be leaked to the outside world. I hope Director Chen can understand this." "Commander Jiang is absolutely right. This is what should and must be. I have always admired your army's intelligence confidentiality work.
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Chen Brai nodded, and then said sincerely: "Commander Jiang has always seen everything clearly, so I kept it secret. I also mentioned to Commander Jiang before that the Japanese relied on their absolute air force superiority.
Not only did the indiscriminate bombing on the frontline battlefields cause huge casualties to the Chinese soldiers, but they also inhumanely bombed the cities in the rear, dropping a large number of poison gas bombs and even bacterial weapons.
The Japanese continued large-scale air raids and bombings, causing countless heinous and bloody tragedies, causing heavy disasters to our Chinese people, causing heavy losses to production and operations in the rear, and seriously weakening China's war potential against the Japanese aggressors.
In this regard, I have always been unwilling to eat and sleep at night. I often wish that I could fly a fighter jet to attack the Japanese bombers, so that these Japanese bombers would not dare to be so arrogant and harm the Chinese people.
However, as a scholar, I am powerless and have no way to gallop across the battlefield. I can only try my best to obtain necessary material conditions for the frontline soldiers..." Chen Brei explained his inner feelings in an emotional voice, speaking with his eyes.
It becomes red, and there are too many beautiful visions in my heart that I want to realize, and there are too many governance ambitions that I want to display. But the years are passing by and the times are difficult, these beautiful visions and governance aspirations can only be repeated in dreams. As a patriot
As a scholar and chairman of the National Committee of the Communist Party of China, Chen Brai could be called the "First Gentleman of the Republic of China" due to his literary courage. However, his life was fettered by the so-called kindness of acquaintance and acquaintance, and he remained on the job for more than 20 years.
Fighting the warlords, fighting the Red Army, fighting the Japanese army, and fighting the civil war. There were things that made Chen Brai's blood boil, but there were also things that made him deeply disgusted. In front of this man, Chen Brai had no choice, because this man was
His "leader" was the chairman of the committee. Jiang Qiang was extremely moved. The reason why the Chinese nation has been able to stand firm for thousands of years is because of the continuous inheritance of such national culture and national spirit.
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"Director Chen, I can completely understand your mood!" Jiang Qiang nodded lightly, looked at Chen Brai with extremely sincere eyes and consoled him: "There is a saying that goes well, the general trend of the world is great, and those who follow it will prosper.
Those who are willing to do so will perish. Although the Chinese nation is currently suffering severe suffering, those who are warlike will perish. Both Nazi Germany and fascist Japan will be swept into the garbage heap of history.
Our Chinese nation will finally stand up and stand on top of the world again. Don't worry about this!" "Haha, chatting with Commander Jiang is a pleasure. You can always feel the strength and hope!" Chen Brai nodded and smiled slowly.
After calming down, he said sincerely: "To be honest, I was ordered by the Chairman to come here to seek help!
The Japanese Air Force is really too rampant, and the National Army has a serious shortage of combat aircraft to compete with it. The Chairman is extremely anxious about this. If Commander Jiang can help him, not only will the Party and Congress be inexplicably grateful, but the Chinese people in the Kuomintang-controlled areas will also be grateful!" Jiang
Qiang picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea before smiling and saying: "Director Chen, it's not that I don't want to help, we also have a serious shortage of combat aircraft here.
Especially in the past six months, you should be very clear about how much pressure the Japanese Air Force has put on us. When will we not have one or two air battles with the Japanese Air Force? The loss of our combat aircraft is extremely serious. If one is destroyed, one will be missing. I
We are still stretched thin now, and the landlords have no surplus food!" "Well, I also know that Commander Jiang is under a lot of pressure!"
Chen Brai rubbed his hands in embarrassment, knowing that this request was a bit excessive, but he could not help but said shamelessly: "Commander Jiang, can you think of a way over there in the United States?" Jiang Qiang said with a smile: "Although over there in the United States,
The company's profits are good, but planes are really not cheap, and there isn't much I can do to help!
What's more, we now pay dividends of up to one million U.S. dollars to the Republic of China government every month, and the trading company you set up in the United States is also very profitable. Even if all of it is used to purchase expensive P-38 fighter jets, it will still make enough money every month.
I bought more than 20 aircraft. If I settle for other cheaper models, I can definitely reach more than 100 aircraft per month. Isn’t this a small amount?" "This!"
Chen Bulei didn't know how to answer the call, because it had to be said that Jiang Qiang had already done his best in this regard, and the chairman's idea of paying one year's dividends in advance with a white note could not be realized at all. Seeing Chen Bulei's embarrassed look, Jiang Qiang
Friendly reminder: "If the members are anxious to expand the Air Force, they might as well have a good talk with the Americans. Aren't they currently drafting the Lend-Lease Act?
Now that Germany has arrived in Moscow, the Japanese have invaded Vietnam with the intention of moving southward. The Americans can no longer sit still. They will not stupidly wait for Germany to destroy the Soviet Union and then use the Bering Strait as a springboard to attack the United States.
We will not continue to sit idly by as Japan sweeps across Southeast Asia and becomes more powerful, and then joins forces with Germany and Italy to carve up the entire world."
Chen Brei raised his eyebrows and asked quickly: "Commander Jiang, do you mean that the Americans will break their neutral position in the near future and begin to provide strong military assistance to the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and China?" Although Chen Brei has no experience in time travel and predicts the future,
ability, but it is important to read books, especially in Zhaoyuan, a gathering place of intelligence and information. It is not difficult to know the situation in the world with a little attentiveness.
In the original history, the United States passed the Lend-Lease Act on March 11, 1941, but current history has been pushed forward a few months, so the Lend-Lease Act is being intensively planned! "That's right! You should also know that over there in the United States, I
The relationship network and intelligence network we run are very good. I can't get this information at my fingertips!" Jiang Qiang nodded and said: "According to the intelligence summary and analysis, the lease bill should be finalized in less than a month at most!
At that time, we don’t need to go to the Americans, the Americans will come to us, because the Americans need us to contain Japan!” “Really? That’s great! If there is strong assistance from the Americans, the Japanese devils will be better.
The days are coming to an end!" Hearing this, Chen Bray suddenly beamed. Although he has never been to the United States and has not personally experienced the prosperity of the United States, he is very clear about the strong heritage of the United States as the world's largest industrial power.
Jiang Qiang smiled and said: "Well, it's easy to enjoy the shade under the big tree! In addition, what Americans are most worried about now is the next move of the Japanese. As long as they make a fuss about this, they will definitely get twice the result with half the effort!" "Thank you, Jiang.
Commander, this news is really important!"
Chen Brai felt a lot more relaxed. Before, the Americans pursued isolationism and could not get foreign aid even if they begged their grandfather and grandma. It would be so exciting if the Americans actually took the initiative to provide military assistance. After a pause, Chen
Bray asked with some embarrassment: "Commander Jiang, I have a question that I shouldn't ask. I don't know whether to answer it or not!"
Jiang Qiang spread his hands and said: "Director Chen, there is no need to be polite to me. I will try my best to answer if I can. It doesn't matter if I can't answer!" "Thank you, Commander Jiang, for your understanding!" Chen Brai nodded and said, "I have always been confused.
The Japs have re-blocked the Shandong area for a long time. It stands to reason that no strategic materials will flow in, but your army has recently purchased a lot of advanced fighters.
So I was thinking, could it be that Commander Jiang has already introduced the fighter jet production line from the United States, and can he now manufacture his own aircraft?" Jiang Qiang raised the corner of his mouth and said: "It's not surprising that Director Chen has this question, many Japanese including them
Everyone wants to know the secret! But obviously this is the top military secret of our army, and the number of people who know these secrets is definitely not more than a slap in the face!"
"I understand, I really shouldn't ask! I'm presumptuous!" Chen Bulei quickly apologized. He had no hope of figuring out the situation from the beginning, but he had to carry out the committee member's order. However, at this time, Jiang Qiang
He smiled evilly and said: "Actually, it's not impossible for Director Chen to want to know, but the premise is that Director Chen joins us!
I, Jiang Qiang, don’t have any great abilities, but one thing I can guarantee is that Director Chen can fulfill his ambition and see the day when the Chinese nation stands at the top of the nation again in his lifetime!,” Jiang Qiang once again said with all his heart.
He extended the olive branch because he sincerely wanted to recruit Chen Bulei to his command. "Ahem, thank you Commander Jiang for your kindness! What virtue and ability do I have!" Chen Bulei sighed softly, and his mood suddenly became very complicated.
To be honest, Chen Brai has been convinced of Jiang Qiang for a long time and is extremely grateful for his help and care. Deep down in his heart, he also knows that Jiang Qiang is by no means a thing in the pool, and is probably the real master. But the leader is very grateful for his help and care.
He had the kindness to meet him, and even the leader's wife cared for him very much and often sent Chen Bulei imported cigarettes (this was Chen Bulei's only hobby besides writing articles).
Just a few days ago, in order to celebrate Chen Brai's 50th birthday, the chairman personally wrote an inscription for him and gave him a gift. When he saw the eight characters "Indifferent and clear ambition, tranquility and far-reaching", he almost fell into madness. Therefore, this is a well-deserved achievement.
He is a "loyal minister of the Chairman's family", not to mention that in the current national crisis, even if the world is shattered, Chen Brai will never betray his faith and change his ways!
"It's okay, there is only a long time to come, time and facts will prove everything!" Jiang Qiang is not anxious at all. If it is so easy to recruit, then it is not Chen Bulei. And the reason why Jiang Qiang recruits again and again is not because "a thousand troops are easy to get"
"It's hard to find a general", mainly because I don't want him to follow the same old path and end his life in poverty and despair.
"Then I'll take my leave! Commander Jiang, please stay!" After chatting for a while, when he really had nothing to say, Chen Brai stood up and said his goodbyes. However, at this time, Jiang Qiang smiled and asked: "Director Chen, I heard that you are coming again
It will be my fiftieth birthday in two days, why are you not willing to send me an invitation?" Chen Bulei's old face turned slightly red and said: "Hey, why do you have the nerve to bother Commander Jiang with such a trivial matter! Now that the war is in chaos and the people are in dire straits, I
The life we have now is already very good. If you still have the time to do something big, just set up two tables of home-cooked meals and make do!"
"How can this be done!" Jiang Qiang said in a tone that left no room for doubt: "Director Chen is a distinguished guest, and he is also a literary giant admired by the Chinese people. Your fiftieth birthday must not be careless! Let's do this, leave this matter to me!
"Chen Bulei waved his hands repeatedly and said: "Ah, how can this happen! Now that the country is in crisis and the people are displaced, how can I waste so much money just for a birthday party?..."
Before he could finish his words, Jiang Qiang waved his hand and interrupted domineeringly: "Director Chen, this matter has been settled. This is my territory, so naturally I have the final say! Don't worry, although we are not rich here,
But organizing a birthday banquet is not stressful at all!" "Ahem!" Hearing Jiang Qiang's firm tone, which was not polite or joking, Chen Brai could only shake his head and smile bitterly, his arms couldn't twist his thighs!
Of course, Chen Buile was still very happy. After all, a fiftieth birthday is really not a trivial matter for a person. Who doesn’t want to host a glorious birthday banquet full of guests and friends?
After it got too dark, the Dongfeng Express delivery fleet appeared on the Gaozhu Highway as scheduled, stretching for 2 kilometers in a mighty manner. The military police brigade, police forces and garrison troops that had been under martial law for a long time had already guarded the two kilometers on both sides of the road.
It was strictly guarded and no one was allowed to enter this area. When the convoy entered the aircraft manufacturing plant, thousands of stevedores and dozens of cranes, loaders, and engineering vehicles immediately became busy. The area of the defense area is still too large.
Jiang Qiang was small, and the Japanese air force was far stronger than his own. Jiang Qiang could only "dig holes widely and store food deeply" and put important military industrial enterprises, civilian enterprises, and military supplies warehouses into the mountains or underground fortresses as much as possible.
Although the workload and operation difficulty doubled in this way, Yang Fan spent huge sums of money to purchase advanced modern construction equipment such as rock drills, shield machines, pneumatic drills, excavators, etc. With these advanced construction machinery, coupled with the hardship
The hard-working construction team and construction efficiency cannot be said for sure. As for whether excessive construction will cause ecological damage, I'm really sorry. These issues can only be considered in the future!
The White House in Washington. Secretary of State Hull walked into the Oval Office, nodded to Roosevelt and said: "Mr. President, it's time for you to meet with the British envoy." "No, there are other important matters now, and all subsequent arrangements have been cancelled."
." Roosevelt frowned, waved his hands and said: "Immediately convene the Joint Chiefs of Staff and senior advisers to come to the White House for a meeting."
Hearing Roosevelt's urgent tone, Hull didn't dare to delay and quickly walked out of the office to ask his secretary to notify the relevant personnel. Then Hull walked into the office quickly and asked: "Mr. President, has something happened?" Roosevelt picked it up from the table.
He picked up a file bag and handed it to Hull and said: "Look at this first!" "Documents from the Chinese Embassy? Okay!" Hull took out a document from the file bag and sat on the sofa to read it carefully.
It seems.
A few minutes later, Hull placed the document on the coffee table in front of him, turned to look at Roosevelt and said, "Mr. President, are you worried that the judgment described in this document will become reality?" Roosevelt did not answer Hull directly.
, but said in a heavy tone: "The Japanese are now aggressively expanding their military and their intention to expand the scale of the war is already obvious.
I just don’t know whether the Japanese plan to send troops to the Far East or Southeast Asia. This situation deserves our attention. I want to know what you think of this?" Hull frowned and said: "The Chinese government’s intelligence agency and staff department
The ability is not weak, and the judgments made are not based on facts, but I think there is still a lot of subjectivity in it.
At present, what the Chinese government hopes most is that the United States can intervene in the Chinese war. For this purpose, it is not difficult to find some signs and intelligence support from Japan's movements!" Roosevelt frowned slightly: "Then you mean, this is the Chinese government
Are you fabricating facts in an attempt to obtain military assistance from the United States?"
"That's not what I meant, but I was emphasizing a fact!" Hull shook his head, and then said seriously: "The Japanese must also have the idea of sending troops to Southeast Asia. After all, there is oil and rubber in Southeast Asia that they urgently need, which is very important for the war machine.
The Japanese government that is fully activated has considerable temptation. However, I think the possibility of Japanese troops sending troops to the Far East is higher."
Roosevelt asked: "Why is it more likely that the Japanese army will send troops to the Far East? Tell me your reason?" Hull replied confidently: "The reason is very simple. The Japanese government knows very well that if it sends troops to Southeast Asia, it means going to war with the United States and Britain.
.The United Kingdom has defeated Germany's Sea Lion Project. Although it has been severely weakened, the British Empire's great power heritage is still there, and our industrial base and war potential in the United States far exceed Japan's.
Unless the heads of the Japanese government collectively go crazy, Japan will not be so arrogant as to declare war with the United States and Britain at the same time. I am very confident in this." After a pause, Hull continued: "On the other hand, the Soviet Union has been beaten to the last breath by the Germans.
, even the capital Moscow is surrounded, and it seems that it is about to be destroyed, so I think it is more likely that Japan will beat the drowned dog."
"Hull, what you said makes sense, but we should still listen more to the military's opinions." Roosevelt nodded, and then changed the topic: "As you said, the Soviet Union is in dire straits and is about to be destroyed. Stalin is asking for help.
What do you think? Should we provide military assistance?"
Not long after the Battle of Kiev in the Soviet-German War, the German army achieved the largest victory in a single battle in history, and also set a record for the largest number of prisoners in a single battle. For the German frontline generals, they could finally concentrate their forces and embark on the journey.
The journey to conquer Moscow.
It’s just that winter has entered, and the road to Moscow has become muddy. The German generals have already foreseen that they are about to fight against the Soviet Union’s “Winter General.” However, because the front is too long, transportation is inconvenient, and the temperature begins to drop again.
If the German army wants to capture Moscow, it will inevitably have to go through a long winter war.
As for the Soviet Union, due to the loss of frontline defense border areas, it had to move a large number of factories to the Ural region of the West River in Siberia. As a result, the Soviet Union must face a serious problem, that is, how to solve the production of weapons and war supplies. At this time
, the Soviet Union could only turn its attention to the United States, and Stalin sent a letter asking for help to Roosevelt.
Roosevelt was extremely cautious about the Soviet Union's request for aid. He was not sure whether to apply the Lend-Lease Act to the Soviet Union. A few months ago, after the German army launched the Barbarossa Plan, the Soviet army was still unable to resist. Roosevelt once said
In his meeting with Churchill, he also discussed that he had deep doubts about whether the Soviet Union could survive this winter.
In fact, the U.S. political situation does not want to intervene in the Soviet-German war, because the two European superpowers are fighting each other, which will be helpful to the United States' future world hegemony. The two countries consume each other and weaken each other, whether it is for the entire Europe or for the
This is extremely beneficial to the United States. Although it wants to reap the benefits, the United States is also afraid that two things will actually happen under its nose.
The first thing: the Soviet Union really could not survive the winter of 1940. Based on the military estimates of the US Department of Strategic Intelligence one month into the Soviet-German war, the results showed that the German army was likely to capture Moscow by the end of November.
If this happens, the Soviet Union is likely to surrender, which means that Britain and the United States will challenge a Germany that integrates all of Europe in the future. Once there is no Soviet Union to contain most of the German troops, Britain and the United States want to counterattack the European continent. This
This process will undoubtedly become extremely difficult.
And because the United Kingdom is too far away from the European continent, when the Soviet Union surrenders, the United Kingdom will undoubtedly face a greater threat of force. When the resources of the entire Europe are approaching the United Kingdom, it is difficult to guarantee that the United Kingdom will not surrender. Without the United Kingdom as a springboard, the United States wants to
It is extremely difficult to challenge Germany alone. The second thing: the Soviet Union and Germany made peace in front of Moscow. When the German army pushed into Moscow, the Soviet Union had no way out. Stalin could only rely on the reserve armed forces for the first round of defense.
Siberia's million-strong army was unable to return to aid at this time.
When military supplies were lacking, this was obviously a war with no victory in sight. There was always a voice in Roosevelt's mind, that is, if the Soviet Union had no way to retreat, then the possibility of peace between the Soviet Union and Germany also existed.
Although Stalin repeatedly assured Roosevelt that even if he lost all the cities, he would still continue to fight the Germans in the Ural Mountains.
But all this must be done under the condition that there are enough supplies to ensure that the war can continue. Without supplies, everything is in vain. After thinking for a while, Hull replied: "Mr. President, I think the key to the question is whether the Soviet Union has
Enough fighting spirit.
If they do, then we must provide assistance so that the Soviets can delay the German attack and delay the preparations for the United States and Britain. If the Soviet army has lost its will to fight, even if we spend a lot of effort to provide military assistance, it will eventually be useless.
It will not help, but it will give the Germans an advantage in vain!"