Regarding Zhao Dong's appearance here, Yao Ligong was somewhat surprised. He knew Zhao Dong's name, and he had also learned about his deeds and his ending in the book," Disturbing World War II." However, what he found strange was that Zhao Dong had just launched an uprising in Changping County's White Sheep City, and he did not know him. How could he say that he was 'bent on meeting' him?
After Zhang Haitian introduced them, Zhao Dong and Zhao Lizhi stood up at the same time and cupped their hands in greeting to Yao Ligong according to the traditional Chinese etiquette. Yao Ligong quickly returned the greeting and asked,""I've long heard of General Zhao's name. Before I returned to the country, I already knew that there was a 'Student General' in Liaonan. When General Zhao and your mother Zhao Hongwen were in the northeast, they destroyed their families and fought against the Japanese. They would rather die than become slaves. They can be said to be role models for our generation and the people. I admire them very much. Today to see, enough to comfort life, I do not know how old madam Zhao health, why not see today?”
" Thank you for your concern, Boss Yao. Zhao Dong thanks you on behalf of my mother. My mother is healthy and is currently in Beiping City discussing matters with the seniors of the Northeast National Salvation Association. It was only by chance that we met our cousin, Zhao Zhankui, and found out that General Zhang was recuperating here, so we came to visit him. After listening to cousin and the seniors 'introductions of Boss Yao's deeds, I know that China has produced yet another great hero, one that I truly yearn for. Today, I've been waiting for Boss Yao here in hopes of admiring Boss Yao's elegant demeanor. Today's meeting is exactly what the saying goes: 'Meeting someone in person is better than knowing them in person.' Boss Yao is young, handsome, and courageous. He's really a god! I admire you!" As expected of a top student from Northeastern University. His words were flawless, and his flattery was even more effective. Yao Ligong muttered to himself, What a talent. I'm really ashamed of my inferiority.
"Hehehehe, General Zhao's 'flattery' is really comfortable. This Yao is a little embarrassed, haha!”Yao Ligong's words were somewhat cynical in that era, but it attracted a burst of laughter. Yao Ligong lamented that there were simply too many coincidences in the world. He never thought that the " dwarf man " Zhao Zhankui would actually have such a relationship with Zhao Dong. Why didn't he mention it last time?
"Big Brother Zhao Zhankui is a little unkind. Why didn't you tell me that you and General Zhao are cousins?”Ignoring the slightly embarrassed 'dwarf man' Zhao Zhankui, Yao Ligong continued,""Oh right, General Zhao, according to what I know, you have already started an uprising in Changping's White Sheep City. Do you have all the weapons and ammunition? Is there anything I can help you with?”
Yao Ligong's words were exactly what Zhao Dong wanted. Just as he didn't know how to ask for help, he hurriedly said,"I didn't expect Boss Yao to be so concerned about our 'Young Iron Blood Army'. From this, it can be seen that Boss Yao is also a hot-blooded youth who is dedicated to the country. We, the Young Iron Blood Army, fought against the Japanese pirates in Liaonan for several years and fought hundreds of bloody battles with the Japanese Kwantung Army. Unfortunately, it was becoming more and more difficult to supply reinforcements. Although my mother ran around to raise food and grass, the Japanese pirates were too tight and it was difficult to deliver them. Our Young Iron Blood Army had no choice but to retreat into the pass after running out of ammunition and food, hoping to rise again. Although Dong had contacted his comrades to launch an uprising in Changping Baiyang City, it was difficult to achieve success with fewer people and guns, let alone fight back to Liaonan to save the villagers from the fire and water. My mother traveled to Pingjin and Shandong to ask for help in many ways, just so that she could help our Young Iron Blood Army to kill our way back to Liaonan and re-establish the flag of resistance against the Japanese.。。。。。Dong heard his cousin talk about Boss Yao's deeds. He knew that Boss Yao was not comparable to ordinary people. He must have a foolproof plan to help Dong return to Liaonan to realize his ambition. Therefore, Dong and his little sister are waiting for Boss Yao here. Please help Boss Yao. Dong will be grateful.。。。。。”
Yao Ligong waved his hand and interrupted Zhao Dong. He had no intention of making these heroes who had truly resisted the Japanese feel grateful. He smiled and said,"General Zhao, you are too kind. The main purpose of this Yao's return is to help the people fight against the Japanese pirates. General Zhao, you can spend all your wealth and destroy your family, but can't this Yao lend you a hand? Don't mention words of gratitude. It's not difficult for me to provide some military supplies to General Zhao. However, I have a condition. I wonder if General Zhao can agree to it.”
Zhao Dong was overjoyed when he heard that Yao Ligong had agreed to provide the Young Iron Blood Army with weapons and ammunition so readily. The " big loli " Zhao Lizhi was also overjoyed. Her small face was flushed with excitement, making her look even more charming. Zhao Dong stood up and bowed deeply to Yao Ligong. He said in a clear voice,"Boss Yao's righteousness is as high as the clouds, serving the country and the people, Zhao Dong truly admires him. Boss Yao, if you have any conditions, please state them clearly. I will definitely do my best to achieve them!”
"General Zhao, you know that I'm a 'businessman'. Business is business." I can provide the Young Iron Blood Army with the most advanced weapons and equipment in the world. I can also help you return to Liaonan. If you need it, I can provide you with any military supplies you need, including food and medicine. However, I want you to agree to one condition. If you get any antiques, jewelry, jade, rare furs, precious herbs, or other things, you have to keep them for me. This Yao has always had this hobby since he was young. He likes to collect these rare things. I can buy it at market price. The money I pay you can be used as your activity funds and military pay. I wonder if General Zhao will agree?”
Zhao Dong was stunned,"What kind of condition is this?" If you run into it, I'll just leave it for you. It's not like it's a waste of time. On second thought, he was touched."I understand. Yao Ligong doesn't want me to treat him as a 'benefactor'. He's only offering these things as' payment 'for weapons and ammunition.”How could he know that Yao Ligong, this profiteer, had already become obsessed with collecting these rare items? He even thought that Yao Ligong did not expect anything in return for his kindness.
Zhang Haitian and the others nodded in relief when they saw the two of them sympathizing with each other. However, Zhang Haitian was concerned about whether his " boss ", who was younger than his son, had contacted his overseas friends and whether he had gotten the urgently needed weapons and ammunition. Zhang Haitian, who had almost recovered, was eager to return to the northeast to save his son and the Third Route Army.
"Boss, from what you said, this trip should be very rewarding, right? I wonder when your overseas friends will be able to send the weapons and equipment over? Dongsheng had already contacted Binglin. The three armies would be moving around the Great Black Mountain (referring to the Great Black Mountain in Beipiao, Chaoyang, not the Great Black Mountain in Dalian) in the near future. They would be ready to receive equipment at any time.”
Hearing Zhang Haitian's words, not only Zhang Haifeng, Chang Dongsheng, Zhang Yaomei, and Yang Sihai looked at Yao Ligong with excitement, but the Zhao siblings also looked at him attentively, waiting for his answer. Of course, Yao Ligong understood what they were thinking. He laughed in his heart."You guys are in a hurry to get guns, while I'm in a hurry to earn achievement points. Isn't this considered taking what we need and hitting it off? Haha!"
"Hehe, why? Can't bear the loneliness, Big Brother Zhang? The weapons and ammunition have already arrived in Huabei with my brother. What we need to do now is to find a safe and feasible way to send these weapons to General Bing Lin. As for General Zhao, I will make arrangements after meeting Old Lady Zhao!”
Zhao Hongwen's grandmother arrived at Li Zhuang early the next morning after receiving the good news. She was accompanied by her bodyguard, a 30-year-old man who looked like Zhang Fei and a lieutenant general of the National Revolutionary Army. His name was Tang Juwu. Hearing Zhao Dong's introduction, Yao Ligong shook his head and sighed inwardly. This was another fallen hero.
This Tang Juwu General, who was less than forty years old this year, was not an ordinary person. He was born in the Northeast Army and graduated from the Northeast Military Academy. He was a famous general who was well-versed in literature and martial arts. After the September 18th Incident, he set up the "Liao People's Self-Defense Army" in Huanren and was elected as the commander-in-chief. In the temporary government of Liaoning Province, Tang Juwu, who was only 33 years old, became the acting head of the province. He was promoted to lieutenant general of the sixth army, commander-in-chief of the second army of the Northeast People's Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, and commander-in-chief of the People's Self-Defense Army of the province.
Tang Juwu did not forget the heavy responsibility of being the acting head of the temporary government of Liaoning Province. He strictly ordered the ministries to abide by military discipline and not to disturb the people. He also set up a military police team to deal with any disciplinary issues in a timely manner, so that the self-defense army and the people had a harmonious relationship and united resistance. In order to reduce taxes, oppose tyranny, protect spring ploughing, and develop production, he specially promulgated the "Financial Revenue Enforcement Program", reducing taxes by about 30% according to the standards before the September 18th Incident. They also requested the troops to help the local people in spring plowing after the war and not to use farming horses, which was praised by the people.
Tang Juwu, Zhang Haitian, and the mother and son of the Zhao family were all old acquaintances. In a sense, they were the "old leaders" of these people. This was when he had just been appointed by the National Government as the " Northeast guerrilla commander " and was preparing to lead his troops north. However, his army faced the same difficulties as Zhao Dong's " Young Iron Blood Army "-- But then again, even if he had money, where could he buy guns and ammunition at this time? Therefore, after learning that the mother and son of the Zhao family and 'Old North Wind' Zhang Haitian had found a powerful arms dealer, they rushed to Little Li Villa with Old Madam Zhao to visit Yao Ligong, hoping to get some help.
The arrival of Tang Juwu made Yao Ligong very happy. After all, he was a senior general in the Northeast who had been officially appointed by the National Government. His prestige and appeal in the Northeast were not comparable to Zhang Haitian and Zhao Dong. He was a person that Yao Ligong could not wait for. He could be the leader of the Northeast anti-Japanese army.
Old Lady Zhao, General Tang, General Zhao, General Zhang." Yao Ligong sat in the main seat in the living room and invited the northeast anti-Japanese generals to sit down. He said,"The situation in North China is getting more and more tense by the day. The Wei Nation's plot to dominate Asia and occupy our territory has already begun to be fully implemented. The northeast was their base for attacking the pass. There were still a few anti-Japanese armed forces that were still fighting, such as the Red Polar Bear's 'Anti-Japanese Alliance,' Wang Fengge's 'People's Self-Defense Army,' and other volunteer armies. However, these armed forces were divided into many factions and did not belong to each other. It was difficult for them to pose a big threat to the Wei Nation's Kwantung Army. Today, seeing all the generals, I have some ideas or suggestions that I have to say. Please consider them carefully.”
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