As the military, political, and economic center of the Xuebing Military Government, fifty-six out of ten residents in Guangzhou are government and military personnel. Once they collectively act to reduce daily openings, their influence on the Guangzhou market will be huge. Xuebing Since the founding of the army, it has rarely launched fund-raising operations. But this time, Jiang Shuren really couldn't bear it anymore. Government workers' salaries would still be paid, but the next day he would recoup nearly one-third of the total amount by forcibly issuing war bonds. One amount, the issuance of war bonds went smoothly, but it is still in the trial issuance stage and has not been sold on a large scale. As for the sale of Japanese islands, although Shanglang was very cooperative, he was the first to stand up and be taken advantage of, and he made a reservation. visited one of the four northern islands of Japan, but it failed to stimulate the Jewish Chamber of Commerce. At least for now, they are still waiting and watching.
The topic naturally turned to war bonds, and many people asked: "Why don't we know about this? We must subscribe." Another person said: "Why bother issuing war bonds? Can't we just raise donations?" , the Chongqing government has done a good job in this regard, but I heard that half of the funds for the current operation of the Chongqing government come from donations from overseas Chinese."
Regarding the donations raised by overseas Chinese, Chu Tiange, who knew the inside story, said: "Brother, part of the donations from overseas Chinese are donated to our Xuebing Army by name. Why not withhold them instead of leaving them to Chongqing? The young master is living and drinking, why not let us directly devote ourselves to the cause of the Anti-Japanese War."
Ouyang Yun waved his hand: "I'm going too far, I'm going too far, about the war bonds. After the meeting, you can go to the General Political Department to ask Minister Ji for relevant information. Now let's get back to business." The reason why he interrupted Chu Tiange's words was transferred. The topic, because the issue of overseas Chinese donations involved too much, could not be explained clearly in a few words. Seeing that there were still people talking in low voices, he reached out and slammed the table and shouted: "Okay, you are generals, your responsibilities are in the military camp. Just pay less attention to political matters. Now, let’s talk about the Taiwan issue. Jiang Huangyong, please tell everyone about the situation of the Taiwan Corps in detail.”
"Yes." Jiang Huangyong stood up, opened a file, and began to explain to everyone the current situation of the Taiwan Corps. "The Taiwan Corps now has a total of five divisions of regular troops, and also has three guerrilla headquarters under its jurisdiction, namely... the General The command’s intention is to station a division-sized air force in Taiwan and build a defensive line with Changhua, Nantou, and Hualien as strongholds to completely control the south..."
The development of the Taiwan Corps was separated from the front battlefield of the Xuebing Army. This was the first time for many attendees to know that the Taiwan Corps had actually formed such a situation in Taiwan. After Jiang Huangyong introduced the current situation in Taiwan, Ouyang Yun stood up and walked to the combat map to paste it. Before pasting the board, he crossed the baton from Tainan to Hainan and said: "This strategic adjustment of the Japanese army will not take shape for half a year. This is also an opportunity for our army to make strategic adjustments. Our purpose is to build a maritime sea between Tainan and Hainan Island." Safety line, guard this sea area at all costs, and escort large naval ships to test the waters..."
Taiwan's problem is actually a problem with the navy. The navy was originally the weakest among the three armed forces. However, as the Dongshan Fleet gnawed the elephants in the South China Sea and severely damaged the landing fleet of the United Fleet, the army and air force officers With admiration for the Navy, many people are already thinking of transferring to the Marine Corps.
"Everyone here knows about the establishment of the Marine Corps. I can tell you clearly here that this is indeed a focus of the next phase of the headquarters' work. Its scale is tentatively determined to be a military..."
It's another coincidence. The Japanese Navy is expanding its Marine Corps in the country, and the Xuebing Army has also begun to form its own Marine Corps.
In addition, there is another coincidence. The Japanese army began to form the Northwest Army in the northwest, which was a mixture of the Japanese imperial army and the Manchu and Mongolian puppet troops. Ouyang Yun also intended to use Guo Da's Yuanxue First Division and Huang Haifu's Mountain Division as the basis. Forming the Northwest Army, the organizational problems of the Northwest Army are more troublesome than forming the Marine Corps. The biggest problem is the supply problem. After one year of implementation, the counterfeit currency supply plan presided over by John Niu and Ding Yi has almost exhausted the Japanese military's darkness. The resources that the forces can provide, and as the Japanese army pays more and more attention to the control of large and medium-sized cities in the occupied areas, this plan has no possibility of continuing. This is the fundamental reason why Ouyang Yun always insists on allowing overseas Chinese donations to go upstream to the Chongqing government. ,,
Under the banner of justice of the Anti-Japanese War, not all forces and anyone can consistently maintain their ambition. Politics has always been dirty. Ouyang Yun did not want to talk about the issue of donations from overseas Chinese at this meeting. In fact, he did not want to Let the simple generals under his command be polluted by the toxic air of politics,
"The final size of the Northwest Army will be three armies. Before that, it was tentatively divided into three divisions. Guo Da and Huang Haifu have been working hard in the northwest during this period. It's time for them to come back and rest. My My opinion is to learn from the Third Army, the Fifth Army and the Guerrilla Command to each select a division to enter the northwest to replace Guo Da Division and Huang Haifu Division. Let us all share your opinions." After Ouyang Yun said this, he looked at He Zhengsheng,
Among the attendees, He Zhengsheng was definitely a junior regardless of military rank, position, or age. He Zhengsheng was also an old man in the military academy. When he saw the Commander-in-Chief looking at him, he quickly raised his hand to express his attitude and said: "Continuously During the great war, our army only had the 7th Xue Division and did not participate in the battle. I recommend that the 7th Xue Division go to the northwest."
Chu Tiange followed up and said: "I recommend Jiang Tiezhang's third guerrilla division."
Shan Renxiong did not attend the meeting. Ouyang Yun said: "I will talk to Shan Renxiong about the Fifth Army. There will definitely be no problem. Then the matter will be decided." After speaking, he looked at his watch and said : "It's just after five o'clock, so let's talk about war bonds. Originally, I don't like to impose my will on others with political and military orders, but under special circumstances, I can only do this. Everyone is welcome. Let’s talk, Tiange, first tell me how much savings your family has now.”
Officers above the commander of the Xuebing Army can receive dividends from enterprises directly under the Xuebing Army, and because their daily clothing, food, housing and transportation are provided by the army, they are definitely the richest group of people under the Xuebing Military Government. Chu Tiange Nao He raised his head and said honestly: "I have to ask Shui Hongxiu about this question."
Everyone laughed, Ouyang Yun smiled and said: "This is a good thing, it means your family is in harmony."
Everyone laughed again. Ouyang Yun looked at the others and asked, "Are all the ladies here here the head of the house? No, Xiao He is not married yet, so tell me."
He Zhengjiang: "I don't know very well. I usually don't need the money, but I made it clear that I am willing to spend everything I have to buy whatever I have."
"We are all from the army, regardless of money. I am the same."
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Li Tieshu: "I would like to buy a Japanese island to pass on to my family, but I guess I can't afford it. Commander-in-Chief, I think you should buy one. When we get old in the future, we can all live together on your island. "
Ouyang Yun shook his head: "Old Li, your suggestion is quite good, but to be honest, among everyone here, I am the poorest now."
Ji Xingwen added: "When Mr. Jiang has no money, he will come to the commander-in-chief to find a way. The commander-in-chief doesn't have overnight food at home, so how can he buy the island?"
"I have a suggestion." Huang Tao, the chief of staff of Xue Yi Army, glanced at everyone and said: "Let's first raise money to help the commander-in-chief buy an island. Commander-in-chief, this will be considered as the money we paid to buy a piece of land on the island from you. , what do you think?"
Everyone agreed, Ouyang Yun thought for a while and did not refuse. So, just one night later, he became the owner of Shikotan Island, one of the four islands in the north of Japan.