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Now that he had taken refuge in the Military Regiment Bureau privately, Zhou Aihai had betrayed Wang Jingwei, and the relationship between the two became hostile.Zhou Aohai is very grateful for Wang Jingwei's trust and support, but when it comes to his own destiny, he can only make this choice.

In fact, Zhou Aohai also complained to Wang Jingwei. He thought that his ability was much better than Chen Gongbo, but he was ranked lower than Chen Gongbo in the Wang Puppet government, and he would inevitably feel a little dissatisfied.

"Minister, now the currency value of China Reserve Certificates is very unstable, and it is showing a straight downward trend. I hope you can help me operate a batch of gold, US dollars and Japanese yen." Chen Mingxiang said.

"Are you preparing for the holiday in advance? New Year's Day will be more than ten days away. At this time, you have to give red envelopes to the Japanese military relations. It is indeed difficult to get the China Reserve Voucher. So let’s use it. Go to the Shanghai Stock Exchange branch to exchange the certificates. I’ll say hello and increase the exchange ratio. Give more gold and Japanese yen, and less U.S. dollars.” Zhou Naohai said.

The Lunar New Year was also celebrated in Japan in the past. Since the Meiji Restoration, it has become the Gregorian New Year, that is, New Year's Day. The Japanese attach great importance to this festival.

Chen Mingxiang gave the Japanese money and souvenirs on New Years and holidays. This has become a common practice. In addition to US dollars, he even gave small yellow croakers.It's no wonder that the Japanese like him, and they can receive special care for this purpose. It is normal for anyone who benefits him to benefit from him.

That night, Chen Mingxiang made an appointment with Matsui Taikuro for a drink, saying that it was about to celebrate the festival and wanted to get together with him.

Matsui Takuro naturally “knows” Chen Mingxiang’s “good habits”. This meeting must be a red envelope. He agreed very quickly and arranged to have dinner at the Senior Officers’ Club in Jinling. This is for the dispatched army’s general headquarters and above. Used by military officers and generals.

"The share of trade between me and the Kwantung Army has decreased a lot this year. It used to be said that one batch of goods was shipped every month, but it has become a quarterly shipment. Because of the two battles of the 11th Army, Huatong Trading Company Smuggling with Jiangtong District is also affected. The labor force on New Year's Day is not as good as last year." Chen Mingxiang said.

During this visit to Matsui Takuro, he brought a big red envelope of 20,000 US dollars. It was simply a holiday, and he gave a lot of heart. Even if the official rank is relatively good, 10,000 US dollars is very interesting.

"Chen Jun is too polite. Since he came to Central China, you have contributed the most to the empire and the imperial army. Moreover, every New Year's Day organizes a labor force. You must do everything within your power. After all, the harvest of Huatong Trading Company this year is far lower than in previous years. , Everyone understands in their hearts." Matsui Takuro said with a smile.

He promoted Chen Mingxiang to the Chief of Police. The other party always remembered the grace of support, and he would have rich red envelopes and gifts during the New Years and holidays. He admired this kind of people who knew kindness.

"Your Excellency, the Eleventh Army is still stationed in Lishui and has not evacuated. I don't know when the local traffic can be restored? Wuling is an important land transportation hub in Sichuan and Qian, and I need to go to Wuling for a lot of goods. If the Eleventh Army cannot withdraw in a short time, I will find a way to change to a new route." Chen Mingxiang said.

"On the 25th of last month, the 23rd Combat Group of the 14th Air Force of the U.S. Air Force dispatched eight P-38 fighter jets to control the air, and eight P-51 fighter jets served as escorts. The eight B-25 light bombers of the 11th Bombing Squadron of the Air Force, and the six B-25 light bombers of the second squadron of the Shancheng Government Air Force First Brigade."

"The fleet carried out low-altitude flight, avoiding the search of the imperial army radar station. At the Taidao Zhucheng naval airport, 14 HNA fighters were destroyed and 38 were destroyed on the ground. The Imperial Zhucheng Naval Air Force had a total of 81 aircraft. Military aircraft, this time they lost fifty-two."

"The Imperial Navy cancelled this flying team and removed its commander, Lieutenant General Zhengxiang, Shan County. He has only been in office for five and a half months. The base camp decided to transfer the 12th Flying Regiment from the Kwantung Army to Jiangcheng to prevent the US Air Force and Shancheng. The government air force once again bombed the military base on Taiwan."

"After investigation by the imperial intelligence agency, these planes took off from Spring City, Guicheng and other places, converged at the Longquan Airport of the Shancheng government in Luling, and then attacked Taiwan Island. This shows that the US Air Force will use the airport of the Shancheng government to attack the imperial army. Carry out bombing."

"In order to solve this problem and prevent the U.S. military from using China to bomb the mainland, the base camp envisages that next year, a large-scale campaign will be launched to eliminate this great threat. If it can occupy the important military site of Wuling for a long time, it will be harmful to the future. The military operations played an important role."

"However, Lieutenant General Yokoyama and the commanders of the subordinate divisions believed that this requirement was unrealistic and unanimously opposed the decision of the base camp. The casualties of the imperial army in this battle were also very large, exceeding 10,000. The wounded needed medical treatment, weapons and ammunition. And daily supplies need to be replenished, and it will be difficult to defend Wuling when the troops and logistical materials cannot be resolved."

"The Sixth General Hata Jun was very angry at Yokoyama's defiance of orders. He directly ordered the 11th Army to secure the Lishui line and waited for the support troops to move in. Tomorrow, the headquarters of the operations director and the combat staff will come to Jinling to discuss this issue." Matsui Takuro said.

Chen Mingxiang heard the current situation. The headquarters of the 11th Army was unwilling to defend the Lishui line because of its excessive losses and its combat effectiveness was affected.

However, the dispatching army headquarters directly issued an order, forcing the 11th Army headquarters to ensure that the Lishui front line, which means that the second Wuling battle is about to start.

"In other words, with the order of the six generals of Hata Toshi, the Wuling area will become a battlefield again? If this is the case, my smuggling business will be troublesome, and it will take a few months to not be able to sell goods. I am afraid it is the military police headquarters. And the headquarters of the 13th Army will be very dissatisfied with my work." Chen Mingxiang said.

"That's not necessarily true. Yong Shan Yong is the 21st period of the Army Non-commissioned Officer School. I am the 22nd period. He is the 27th period of Lu University. I am the 29th period of Lu University. I know him well. , This guy relies on being a member of the saber team, has always been arrogant and domineering, and often does not obey orders."

"Although Hata Jun’s six generals gave orders, he was not so obedient. He also sent power to the Deputy Chief of Staff and Operations Department of the Tokyo Base Camp, as well as the General Headquarters. He believed that the front from Jiangcheng to Wuling was too long to ensure that Changde would Containing too many troops is not conducive to the battle plan of the base camp, and the 11th Army is now in a state of fatigue, and it is not appropriate to launch a strong attack in the short term."

"Six General Hata Jun is very angry, but he has no choice but to do nothing about him. Major General Joichiro Sanada, Chief of Operations at the Base Camp, and Combat Staff Officer Kondo Fu Hachinaka, will arrive in Jinling tomorrow to discuss the issue of Wuling. Wait for the news, and I will notify you of the results. Yours." Matsui Takuro said.