Wind spy

Qingqi Qingyin can fully guess why Chen Mingxiang did this. As a person who has a very good relationship with the Japanese Navy, he knows the situation in the Pacific region well.

The Imperial Navy cannot withstand the U.S. Navy. This is also a fact. The industrial strength of the other side is not comparable to that of the Empire. In the Battle of the Gilbert Islands that just ended some time ago, the U.S. Navy dispatched nearly 30 aircraft carriers to participate in the battle. It is a lineup that the Japanese Navy can't even think of. The balance of war has clearly tilted the United States.

It is not that the navy is not doing its best. As a high-tech military, weapons and equipment have played a decisive role. The United States is still continuously manufacturing aircraft carriers and fighters. Long-range strategic bombers have also begun to enter the battlefield. Although it does not admit that, the sea and air dominance are being lost. , Is also the understanding of many people.

"Chen Jun, I think your proposal is very strategic. I will seriously negotiate with the cabinet on this matter. In the spring and summer of next year, I will allocate as much of your share as possible to the future Shanghai stock market. People's livelihood reserves." Yanze Qingxuan said.

On the evening of Chen Mingxiang’s arrival in Peking, in order to celebrate Yanze Qingxuan’s promotion to lieutenant general, he specially presented a generous gift and also made his own request, hoping to purchase more coal from Kailuan Coal Mine and Changlu Saltworks in North China. And table salt, as the reserve resource of Shanghai stock market.

On the one hand, he is worried that maritime transportation will be affected by the war; on the other hand, he is worried that the future transportation capacity will be affected. Chen Mingxiang’s own fleet may be requisitioned by the military.

With the sound of the US counter-offensive horn, the loss of Japanese ships was extremely alarming. Under such circumstances, it is reasonable to think of Chen Mingxiang's fleet.

"Before I arrived outside the pass, I heard from the Imperial Navy that the U.S. Navy is taking military action in the direction of Kwajalein Atoll. The next step must be the Mariana Islands. The intention is already obvious. If this place becomes a battlefield, it is very dangerous. Yes." Chen Mingxiang said.

People who can be in a high position, don't have enough brains to count, shout to them that the empire will win, and maybe it will cause disgust. To be honest, you may get a good impression. Who won't brag?

Why does Chen Mingxiang mention the Mariana Islands?

This is a strategically important military location. It is located to the east of the Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan Island and the Philippines, and to the south of the Sulphur Archipelago. It has islands such as Guam and Saipan.

The Mariana Islands guard the throat of the Central Pacific Channel. They are the maritime traffic hub of Asia and the Americas and the only way for the US military to attack the Japanese mainland and the Far East.

If the Mariana Islands are occupied by the U.S. military, the maritime lifeline between Japan and Southeast Asia will be severed. Taiwan Island and the Philippines will also be under the direct strike range of the U.S. military. More seriously, the U.S. Air Force’s B- 29 long-range bombers, taking off from Mariana can directly bomb the Japanese mainland!

Such a vital place was hailed by the Japanese as "the breakwater of the Pacific Ocean", and the upcoming Mariana landing campaign by the US military was called the Battle of Breaking the Dike!

“The Empire’s intentions with the U.S. forces are very clear, and the Mariana Islands are facing an offensive from the U.S. forces. Previously, the navy was responsible for the defense of this important area. The Imperial Army on the islands was very limited, and the Navy was in the offensive and defensive battles in the Marshall Islands. The reality is terrible, and the cabinet and the army can't trust them."

"The base camp originally planned to transfer the third and thirteenth divisions on the Chinese battlefield to the Central Pacific to strengthen the ground forces in the area. However, facing the strategic offensive of the Huaxia battlefield, it is impossible to extract it. It is currently considering the adjustment. Let the troops pass." Yanze Qingxuan said.

Even the senior officials of the Jinling government are confused about these things. It is estimated that very few people have heard of these place names. Chen Mingxiang was able to react quickly after learning the situation of the war and prepare for the future, which naturally won him. enjoy.

At noon the next day, Yoshiko Kawashima came to Chen Mingxiang's house. After receiving the call, she rushed to Peking from Jincheng.

In fact, she has not been very helpful to Chen Mingxiang for a long time, but she has benefited a lot. After participating in salt smuggling, her current life has returned to the previous level. Since the God of Fortune is here, of course she has to come and obey.

That’s right, it’s just obedient. She understands the huge gap between the two. Don’t think she was once a “heritor” who was appreciated by the Japanese, but she has passed away, or has been abandoned, if it wasn’t for Chen Mingxiang to give her money. Road, it is very difficult to get mixed up.

With the growth of her financial resources, her communicative ability was quickly brought into full play. Whether it was a high-ranking official of the Puppet North China Political Affairs Committee or a Japanese general in the North China Front Army, she gradually became her guest, and her relationship network was quickly laid. .

"Mr. Chen, I heard that the relationship between you and the Mei’s intelligence team was very tense. A few days ago, Bei Zeping sent someone to search your old house secretly, but was caught by the military police. Kitazawa's face was also swollen like a pig's head." Yoshiko Kawashima said with a smile.

"It seems that Ms. Kawashima's information is very well-informed, and she can know the inside story so quickly. This also gave me a surprise. My support for you is correct." Chen Mingxiang also smiled.

"My hand hasn't stretched so long yet. This is the head of the intelligence department of the Secret Affairs Department of the Front Army Command. He said it as a joke while eating at my house." Yoshiko Kawashima said.

"No matter what channel you can get the information from, it is all your skill and your own value. So how does Ms. Kawashima look at Bei Zeping's judgment and analysis?" Chen Mingxiang asked.

The problem between Bei Zeping and him was because he suspected that he was a hidden agent of the Military Unification Bureau. In order to consider the next operations in North China, he planned to test Kawashima Yoshiko's mind first.

This female spy who betrays her country and even her soul is indeed very capable. If she can use her strengths and the network of relationships established in North China, she may have unexpected gains in intelligence, but the prerequisite is that this person is determined. Can't cross one's own bottom line.

"Mr. Chen's strategy and communication methods have always been admired by me. I have never seen a person like you who can be so well-earned in the major forces of the Japanese army. A person who is good at strategy has always taken one step and three steps. Only then can I be comfortable."

"My opinion is that you have no special thoughts when interacting with the Military Regiment Bureau, just to reserve a retreat for yourself. The idiom left by your ancestors is the three caves of the cunning rabbit. If you want to survive, you must maintain your identity and status. , This is in line with reality." Yoshiko Kawashima said with a smile.