Rise From Eight Hundred Chapter 833

Chapter 833: Young after all!

Yes, Tang Dao is sure that the reason why his brother Zhang dared to throw such a big bait to him.

Must have learned from Comrade Lao Wu that he wanted to transport a large amount of arms from the Jincheng Concession and was short of money to deliver the goods.

The reason why Comrade Lao Wu dared to reveal such a big secret to this person is probably closely related to the extremely close cooperation between the Northwest Army and the Northeast Army. The 29th Army withdrew from North China and had no time to take away the wealth accumulated over the years. The senior generals of the Northeast Army may have heard about it for a long time.

After such contact, Tang Dao even dared to conclude that when Comrade Lao Wu handed over the arms order to him, he had already taken the idea of the wealth stored by the 29th Army in the Jincheng Concession, but at that time he had not yet I haven't thought about how to open a breakthrough.

Unexpectedly, Tang Dao was much more powerful than he thought. He didn't even need to be a leader of the army, and he 'hooked up' with Commander Zhang, one of the three giants in the 29th Army.

Commander Zhang is known for his benevolence and righteousness in the army. Comrade Wu even risked his life for the Tang Dao. He took a leap of faith and promised a complete infantry regiment's equipment. He even did not hesitate to expose the equipment of two pure German infantry divisions of the Northeast Army. 's big secret.

Then, he succeeded.

Commander Zhang not only values Tang Dao very much, he is also a person who puts the interests of the country and the nation far above personal interests. If those "dead objects" could be converted into weapons and equipment, how much of a blow would it cause to the Japanese?

This is the underlying core logic behind Commander Zhang's willingness to help Tang Dao in this way, and not just a superficial reason like brotherhood.

With such a tacit understanding, the two lieutenant generals were naturally sure that after Tang Dao mentioned this batch of silver, there was no need to bother transporting it out of Jincheng and he could just digest it on the spot.

The remaining payment to the German arms company alone amounted to millions of silver dollars. As for the rest, the two lieutenant generals of course don't have to worry about it. Based on their understanding of Tang Dao, if they don't have enough money to spend, what else can't be spent?

Of course the eyes of the two middle-aged uncles were vicious. While General Song was still sighing endlessly, Tang Dao's head was spinning rapidly on how to spend this huge wealth worth 20 million silver.

Westerners want money, but where they are about to go, there is a shortage of everything, from industrial equipment and weaponry to clothing, grain, and salt. It is true that everything they need can be exchanged!

As for how to transport these things from Jincheng to the mountainous area, the two lieutenant generals can't control that much. Giving Tang Dao the right to use these materials is the limit of what they can do.

This is both trust and a test of Tang Dao.

It is not their personal test of Tang Dao, but what this era has given.

In other words, tests exist for all Chinese people today.

Because, for China, which is already completely at a disadvantage at this time, it is possible to win this war only by making the impossible possible.

Otherwise, the whole of China will sink in darkness.

As for Tang Dao, because he has history as a guide, he is extremely confident.

His predecessors have succeeded before, and he can do the same.

Despite the rapid advance of the Japanese army at this time, in fact, they are not monolithic. Although they have many internal conflicts, they will also look forward and backward. They are wary of the old industrial powers in the West. They are naturally proud of the Chinese who have been beaten extremely embarrassed by them on the battlefield. He is proud, but he is also timid when facing golden retrievers.

If there is a flaw, it is Tang Dao's opportunity. It depends on how Tang Dao discovers it.

Seeing the unparalleled confidence flashing in Tang Dao's eyes, Admiral Song was even more curious, but his reserve prevented him from asking any more questions, hoping that Tang Dao would tell him the answer himself.

Obviously, he was destined to be disappointed.

"Sir Song, a war is about to begin in Xuzhou. What are your plans for the war in Henan Province?" Tang Dao took the initiative to change the subject.

Hearing Tang Dao mention the war in Henan Province, General Song's face suddenly turned gloomy.

It's not that he, the general commander of the group army, disdained to discuss the war with Tang Dao, a young colonel, but that since he became the commander of the first group army, except for the defeat of the enemy in Cheng'an County in November last year, all other battles were defeated.

Within three months, the three armies under his command were defeated by the Japanese army. Not only did they lose all the vast North China, they were unable to hold on even along the Yellow River in Henan Province. Before the New Year, they even retreated to Xinxiang, only a hundred kilometers away from Zhengzhou.

If he retreats further, he will have to retreat to the vicinity of Zhengzhou where the theater headquarters is located. At this time, Tang Dao asked about the war, which was undoubtedly poking his heart.

"The battle on the frontline is complicated, not only due to the Japanese offensive, but also to the coordination within the theater. It cannot be decided by our first group army." General Song was silent for a moment and gave Tang Dao an ambiguous answer.

Tang Dao sighed slightly.

This person, after all, is still unwilling to face his own failure, but hopes to shift the responsibility to the war zone.

Tang Dao was naturally not as interested in the war in Yu Province as he showed. Of course he knew that the Japanese attack on Yu Province would basically end here. In four months, the Huayuankou section of the Yellow River would be completely blasted. , even if Zhengzhou is right in front of us, the raging Yellow River will carry the bodies of hundreds of thousands of people and become a chasm for Japanese tanks and artillery.

Tang Dao originally wanted to remind him that he could not concurrently hold the post of deputy commander of the first war zone because of the favor of this man who had given away the wealth of the 29th Army. It seemed that he had been promoted, but this position would only be terminated as soon as he was pressed. , the principal will use the excuse of the First Army Group's defeat as an excuse to disband it. By then, this principal will have completely lost control of the front-line troops.

The personal ambition of losing military power and the ideal of revenge for his family and country were far away from him, which was the main reason why he died in depression.

But character determines fate. Faced with this man's attitude of not wanting to discuss the war too deeply, Tang Dao could only feel helpless.

After all, no matter how famous and successful he was, he was still just an army colonel. This was an army general. If he didn't scold him for meddling in his own business, it was already in the name of Commander Zhang.

"Sir Song, due to military affairs, Tang Dao and the Four Lines Regiment are unable to assist the friendly forces in resisting the enemy on the front line. However, the supplies are still sufficient. On this New Year's Day, we specially donate 10,000 kilograms of meat and 20,000 kilograms of rice and flour to the friendly troops of the First Group Army. , 8 heavy machine guns, 10,000 rounds of bullets, 4 mortars, and 500 rounds of artillery shells!" Tang Dao thought about it and could only express his feelings to this person on a material level.

Although the supplies are not much, it is enough for this man to reward his officers and soldiers and boost their morale.

General Song couldn't help but raise his brows slightly, and his gloomy expression softened instantly.

In the past, a mere 20,000 kilograms of rice noodles, 10,000 kilograms of meat, 10 heavy machine guns, and 4 mortars would not have been in the eyes of the 'King of North China'. At this time, the army had less than 50,000 people, and the foundation of North China was broken. The rations at his disposal, as a general commander, were only enough to ensure that his soldiers could barely eat and clothe themselves.

It was Chinese New Year, and he couldn't afford to prepare a bowl of dumplings for each of the officers and soldiers, so he gave each person an extra white-flour steamed bun and a bowl of cabbage soup with a few vegetable leaves floating around.

The morale of the whole army is extremely low. In the few days between New Year and today alone, more than 200 soldiers have escaped and been captured, and that only accounts for one-third of the deserters.

Tang Dao's gift was timely, and even for his first army, it was no less than the withdrawal warrant he gave Tang Dao.

After all, 20 million worth of silver looks tempting, but it is surrounded by the Japanese army.

It's like a person is dying of hunger, but there is a big piece of fat in the distance that can feed him and live happily for the rest of his life. But the prerequisite for getting the fat is to pass through the wolves smoothly. Bring back the meat.

To put it bluntly, it is just a mirror image, it looks good, but in fact the ball is useless, even if Tang Dao looks quite confident.

“This.” Admiral Song stroked the thick beard that had not been shaved for many days under his chin, wanting to express his gratitude. But for a person who has been in a high position for a long time, it is okay to say thank you because of brotherhood, but it is extremely difficult to say thank you to a subordinate who is several levels below him because of a little material supply.

Suddenly thinking that Tang Dao's subordinates would sneak into Jincheng sooner or later, he had an idea and patted his head, "In this way, the order I gave just now was at the request of Xingchen, and it was to prepare for my war in China. You, Commander Tang, are like this You are so generous, how can I, Song Zheyuan, take advantage of your young man? I still have two private properties in Jincheng, so this is my return gift."

Tang Dao couldn't help but explain. He returned to his desk and took out two land deeds from his document bag and slapped them in front of Tang Dao.

Tang Dao took a look and found that both properties were located in the British Concession. One of them was a two-story building, covering an area of 763 square meters.

If it is true, then for Tang Dao, it would be the best place for him to send people to sneak into Jincheng.

Seeing that Tang Dao's eyes were fixed on the largest property, Admiral Song's eyes looked slightly melancholy and he said softly: "This property has 21 buildings and 8 bungalows. My wife also spent a lot of thought on the decoration, and she is just a minister. Enter the Jincheng stronghold. There is still an old housekeeper there. Take my land deed and warrant. He has been with me for nearly 15 years and will cooperate with you very well. "

Tang Dao didn't know that since entering North China in 1932, this representative of the Northwest Army had purchased this house. The Song family had lived in this house for five years. Even though the building was empty at this time, there would be no future. Giving this house to Tang Dao undoubtedly gave him his own home, which shows his gratitude to Tang Dao for his gifts in times of crisis.

It's just that a dignified army general couldn't even save his own home, so it's hard to describe his depressing mood.

Tang Dao stood up, stood upright and saluted: "Sir, Tang Dao can't repay you for your gift, but Tang Dao can assure you that these two houses of Tang Dao are only for safekeeping. When Pingjin returns to our country in the future, these two The house must be returned to the Song family as it is. Sir, please take care of your health. No matter how setbacks you encounter, you will always have the country in mind. You will be able to see with your own eyes that China will be victorious and safe. "

"Haha! It's good if you have this intention. Let's wait until the whole territory of China is restored to the ownership of this house!" Seeing that Tang Dao was speaking extremely seriously, General Song smiled lightly and waved his hand, noncommittal.

Six consecutive months of defeat had made this man lose his will to win. Being able to hold on to half of the country was already his greatest expectation, let alone counterattacking the two big cities of Ping and Tianjin. Therefore, he did not make any promise to Tang Dao. Didn't take it too seriously.

This also caused him to overlook a detail. Tang Dao was not talking about returning it to him, but to him, the owner. That was what Tang Dao reminded him quietly.

If he could calm down after thinking about Tang Dao's words at this time after leaving all military posts, he would not have died in depression at the age of 55.

It's just that a person's character has already been determined. How can it be easily changed just by a word from Tang Dao?

But Tang Dao attaches great importance to promises. The admiral who will eventually die of illness may not have thought that his house, which was going to become a big hotel in China in the future, changed his destiny because of his generosity at this moment. Not only has it always been It was preserved until the war, and Tang Dao personally handed it over to his descendants, until it finally became a memorial hall, displaying all the contributions made by this army general to China's Anti-Japanese War after he took charge of Pingjin, which can be regarded as a tribute to him by later generations. affim.

Life and death have not changed, but he finally left his name and his story in the sky of Chinese history. It can be regarded as a kind of resistance to fate!

Tang Dao walked out of the First Army Headquarters with the two warrants and the land deed signed by the general. Looking back at the small village with few lights, he felt a sense of alienation.

Now, he has become a super rich man with millions of dollars, no, tens of millions of dollars, and even owns two properties that are more impressive than villas.

Since coming to this time and space, Tang Dao has never been so relaxed.

From the very beginning, Tang Dao was a small army sergeant who stayed in the Jedi Four Lines Warehouse surrounded by the Japanese Legion, and then finally escaped from his life but fell into the small town of Songjiang, which was surrounded by the Japanese Tenth Legion. As for Guangde, who was being attacked by the Japanese army, Tang Dao was like a super unlucky guy, fighting tirelessly for his life every minute.

What's even worse is that by the time he was halfway through, he was not only doing it for himself. As his military rank continued to rise, and the more brothers followed him, he also had to be responsible for the brothers. The increasing responsibilities fell on his shoulders, making him almost There is no time to breathe. Any negligence may lead to the whole army being annihilated.

Until now, after continuous killing, evacuating, killing again, and evacuating again, he escaped from the meat grinder in the southeast and was about to reach the north two thousand miles away.

Although the mountain is terrifyingly barren, the majestic mountain can give people a sufficient sense of security. The narrow mountain road blocks the Japanese artillery and tanks. Both China and Japan have entered the era of light weapons on this battlefield, and their combat power is no longer worth it. As disparate as the plains.

Tang Dao's special combat mode can be used to its full potential on such a battlefield.

Of course, the most important thing is that Tang Dao finally feels like a rich man for the first time. With money, he can do many things he wants to do, and he can arm all his brothers with German weapons and equipment.

The Type 41 mountain cannon is considered a DER. There are more than a dozen Bofors mountain cannons lying in the German arms warehouse in the Jincheng Concession. The so-called high-quality military products of the Japanese are just dregs compared with those made in Germany.

The 75mm Bofors mountain gun produced by the Krupp branch in Sweden has a range of up to 9,000 meters and a total weight of just over 700 kilograms. It can be pulled by two mules and can also be broken into 8 large pieces and carried by 8 mules. When running, the accuracy is even better than that of the 41-type mountain cannon.

By then, the heavy firepower of an artillery company in the Fourth Army Regiment could even beat a Japanese artillery regiment to tears.

The Type 92 heavy machine gun is a piece of cake! Although the massively imported MG34 is not as powerful as its future brother, the MG42, the rate of fire of machine guns that is far ahead of the world at this moment can let the Japanese know that their so-called industrial level, which is the best in Asia, is really true on a global scale. , can only be regarded as the younger brother.

Moreover, with this batch of silver as a base, Tang Dao's ambition is no longer just about ready-made weapons and equipment. He also wants to buy machine tools, planers, milling machines and other equipment related to mechanical manufacturing, and even researchers.

From Germany, from Beautiful Country, from Charlie Yi, from Mao Xiong, from China, Tang Dao has a list of researchers who will shine in the future in his mind, as long as he has money, equipment, and enough respect and skills. Tang Dao believed that most people would fall for the temptation of leaving a famous name in history.

By then, let alone semi-automatic rifles, fully automatic rifles, widow-making machines like the MG42, and rocket launchers will all be on the battlefield in northern China.

Juichi Terauchi, Moto Binzan, Shun Tada, Neji Okamura, Naosaburo Okabe, Sada Shimomura, you bastards, please clean up your PP and wait for me! My Tang Dao is here.

These people Tang Dao was thinking about in his heart were the former commanders of the Japanese North China Front Army. None of them were good birds. During their several years in office, each of them caused huge trauma to the soldiers and civilians of North China.

Tang Dao dreamed of seeing them furious but unable to kill him. Of course, if he had the opportunity, Tang Dao would not care at all about adding a few more names to the list of Japanese generals who died in war.

Tang Dao was riding on a trotting horse. His sudden wealth caused his somewhat middle-aged thoughts to spread like the thick night.

Erya, who was flashing a flashlight at the side, looked at her parents' faces with worry, sometimes happy and then gritted their teeth.

Sir, this is not normal! Could it be that the general commander of the First Army gave him a beautiful woman? He wants to take it back but is afraid that he will be raped by a Tantai reporter when he goes back?

Otherwise, why would the commander say that he would still send meat and rice to the First Army? This is not in line with his normal behavior.

There is a rumor in the army that our Tang Tuan leader has always been a brave man who only goes in but never spits out!

Erya couldn't help but feel confused. If that was the case, should he persuade or dissuade? The reporter from Tantai is so affectionate and loyal to him, sir, you can't be sorry to her!

“Oh no! I forgot one thing!” Tang Dao suddenly slapped his forehead in annoyance.

"Sir, let's go back quickly! If you forget about that matter, just forget about it. Don't make Captain Tantai unhappy. Mr. Tantai is still in the regiment!" Erya persuaded subconsciously.

"What's this mess? What does Mingyue have to do with it?" Tang Dao glared at the orderly who didn't know why.

Looking into the darkness in the distance, Tang Dao gnashed his teeth and muttered: "These old foxes just like to dig holes to bury their own people. Why are they so smart in dealing with the Japanese?"

Erya was confused. Isn't it because of the beauty?

Of course not, Tang Dao, who was letting himself go, just realized that he had been silently tricked by a certain boss.

He is still too young after all!

(End of this chapter)

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