Lucy didn't convert all the money she earned from selling the cannons into System Resource Points. She also brought back some paper notes, mainly US dollars and silver notes.
At this time, US dollars were very valuable. Chen Li looked around for a while and finally lost interest. This thing was just like that. It was far worse than the fifth set of RMB.
After chatting with Lucy and Wang Yong about his trip to Shanghai, Chen Li began to have a clearer understanding of the current situation.
Knowing that Du Yuesheng was friendly to them and even invited Lucy to his house for a meal, Chen Li was a little confused about the wooden head of the system character.
Who was that man? That was one of the three big bosses of the mafia in Shanghai at that time. After having a meal at his house, anyone who wanted to touch him in Shanghai would have to weigh their weight.
If they gave him one or two famous pistols, they would be friends. They would have more ways to sell firearms in the black market.
Unfortunately, he missed this opportunity.
However, when he heard that Du Yuesheng also bought two cannons, Chen Li was not surprised. No matter how small the 92 Infantry Cannon was, it was still a cannon. The gang would definitely not touch these things.
However, Du Yuesheng had a wide network of contacts. In this day and age, be it the military or politics of China, most of the work was done in the circle of contacts.
He had two cannons in his hands. Whether he sold them or gave them away, it was a favor.
Lucy and the others naturally didn't know who the other buyers were. Even if Chen Li went personally, it wouldn't make a difference. As long as it fell into the hands of the Chinese army, it didn't matter which army it went to.
Chen Li did not expect these 100 infantry cannons to cause any waves. However, it was a good thing for the Chinese troops to understand the equipment of the Japanese and even be able to replicate it.
In his previous life, when the Chinese troops were equipped with the Type 92 Infantry Cannon, it was already the time when the Japanese surrendered. This was because the Japanese rarely lost quickly on the Chinese battlefield. Even when they retreated, they had the habit of destroying their weapons, so it was very difficult for the Chinese troops to obtain such equipment.
Even though this weapon was only obtained after the end of World War II, this small cannon still played a great role in the Chinese civil war and the resistance against the United States.
A general once said that the greatest meritorious service of the three major battles was the peasants 'carts, the small cannons, and Fushun (the Great War). Infantry artillery shells manufactured by the arsenal; From this, one could see how important it was at that time.
Early the next morning, Chen Li brought Lucy and called a few people to drag two Type 92 Infantry Cannons, the pistols that Ji Changwen had ordered, and a few boxes of artillery shells to the entrance of Wanping's military camp.
When Ji Changwen, who was giving a lecture to the troops, saw the two cannons, he immediately disbanded the troops and brought a few platoon leaders to welcome them.
After counting the weapons and arranging the personnel to handle the storage, Ji Changwen was still smiling from ear to ear.
The Type 92 Infantry Cannon was originally a brigade level cannon. If it was used on a normal company level cannon, the burden on the personnel would be too heavy, and it would not be able to provide fire support.
If it was used at the regimental level, its range and power would be slightly smaller. After all, if a regiment established a defense line in the field, they could even set up a defense line that was several kilometers long according to the terrain.
Only battalion-level troops of six to seven hundred people were the most suitable. A battalion did not have much of a defensive area. After all, most battles required reserve troops.
In defense, it could be used to attack infantry or Japanese tanks.
In an offensive battle, with its short stature, if the shield was removed, its shooting range would still be lower than the Maxim machine gun. It was simply a treasure for disguising close-range shooting.
For someone like Ji Changwen, who had fought the Great Wall until now, he could naturally see the benefits of this cannon at a glance.
News of this cannon in Shanghai had long spread here. Three thousand dollars for one such cannon was naturally worth it. Moreover, it was said that when the cannons were sold in Shanghai that day, a hundred cannons were sold out in less than two hits. Many people wanted to buy them but could not.
In other words, when Chen Li gave him these two cannons, it was equivalent to giving him six thousand dollars.
The box cannon that he spent 40 dollars on was also made by the original factory of the Will Nation. Even the gun oil was filled with new goods. It could be said that this price was extremely cheap. It was also because of this that he was grateful to Chen Li.
Ji Changwen also admired Lucy's ability. During this period of time, she had deliberately observed the goods entering Beijing and Tianjin.
Basically, all the weapons that were leaked in had owners (that is, the higher-ups had informed them, or they were directly purchased by the 29th division). Some small smuggling cases were also found, but they were all junk from the black market.
If they had discovered that Chen Li's firearms had been transported in, they would not have confiscated them. Ji Changwen had even made plans.
If they discovered Chen Li's goods, they would directly report it to him and he would personally bring the goods to his house. There was no need to say anything else."Brother, the next time you do this kind of business, let me remind you first. If some blind brother were to detain it, it would be troublesome.”
By doing so, he was doing the other party a favor. Not to mention asking the other party to take care of him, as long as the other party had any good business in the future, they would naturally not forget his benefits. He believed that the Chen family's foundation could be so big, there must be someone with discerning eyes.
It was a pity that while he was troubled by his lack of success, the other party had sent the cannon over early in the morning.
The only thing he could think of was that the other party had already opened up a path for the Japanese.
As for who opened the way, it was no longer important. To be able to give him two cannons worth thousands of dollars just because of a chance encounter, this courage and boldness were not something a puppet could do.
Even though it was early in the morning, Ji Changwen still set up a table of food and wine in the dining hall of the barracks.
He specially prepared a knife and fork for Lucy, fried a piece of beef that could not be cut very well, and even got a bottle of wine from who knew where. It took him a lot of effort to open it, making Chen Li shake his head.
Accompanying them were a few company commanders and deputy commanders, as well as a battalion commander from a brother unit. His surname was also Chen. He had long learned that Chen Li had gifted Ji Changwen two infantry cannons, so he had brought a deputy battalion commander over. He then repeatedly toasted Chen Li in the name of his family, but did not mention anything else.
Those who could become officers in this era were not ordinary people. They had to at least have emotional intelligence. He thought to himself, Ji Changwen has been in Wanping County for so long. I wonder how close they are. If I ask for things from others the moment I see them, no one will like greedy people. To put it more seriously, they don't know what's good for them.
He didn't have any other thoughts. He just wanted to get familiar with this strange combination of Chen Li and Lucy. In the future, he would be satisfied if he could buy some cheap weapons from him.
Chen Li seemed to know what he was thinking. He used the same old method and handed a Colt 1911 to Battalion Commander Chen." This family has an extraordinary aura. As the saying goes, a beauty matches a beast. A sword is given to Ying Longxiong. This spear has been with you for some time, and it feels very good. This time, I'll give it to you."
Ji Changwen felt that this scene seemed a little familiar.
Ji Changwen's company commanders felt a little jealous.
Battalion Commander Chen couldn't understand why a beauty would be paired with a beast, but this gun was really a good gun.
"This brother is unable to accept such a great gift from the main family…" Battalion Commander Chen said no, but his hands were very honest and had already reached out.
" You don't have to be so polite. I'm one of you. The security team is also responsible for the security of Wanping County. I hope you can take care of me," Chen Li said with a smile.
" When did your security team take on any responsibility? Wasn't Wanping's security always the responsibility of the 3rd Battalion of the 219th Regiment?'Ji Changwen was a little depressed when he heard this.
However, since he had taken advantage of Chen Li's shortcomings and Chen Li was bragging here, he was too embarrassed to refute. Anyway, everyone had seen the truth. If he said it out loud, it would be like eating the noodles in his bowl and knocking over other people's bowls.
"I'm also very interested in your heroic deeds, and I hope to fight against the Japanese invaders with you one day. I just don't know if it's convenient for me to go over with Miss Lucy for a drink when I have time. It's also good to understand your great achievements.”
Chen Li said again as he watched Battalion Commander Chen take the gun he had given him and look at it lovingly.
"It's convenient, it's convenient. As long as the main family wants to come, we can welcome them at any time!”Battalion Commander Chen immediately replied. However, he still asked with some vigilance,""May I know what this family wants to see at my place?”
"Go to your place? What's there to see in a crappy military camp?”Chen Li immediately knew that Battalion Commander Chen still had some misgivings, so he changed the topic,""Miss Lucy and I want to befriend some heroes of the war. Let's find a suitable day to meet some battalion commanders who are sincere in fighting. We'll set up a few tables at the largest restaurant in Wanping City, the Drunken Immortal Restaurant. I'll be the host."
"However, don't call me that. One or two of them will suppress me. If I use a more official tone, I won't be able to drink to my heart's content.”Chen Li added," Besides, everyone has military positions. If we want to drink, we have to arrange for someone to take over. We have to ask for leave from Shangfeng, right?"”
Battalion Commander Chen immediately stood up after hearing Li Chen's words. He picked up his wine bowl and said loudly with a red face,""Since this family has always considered everything for us, if I don't agree, it would be too disrespectful. Alright, let's meet at the Drunken Immortal Restaurant in two days. Let's get things straight to the point. I'll call the people and do the things. This family can't not give us face. Come, let's drink!”
"This wine has to be dry, and the time is negotiable. It's just that you came all the way from the capital to Wanping and even asked you to be the host.”Chen Li also picked up his wine bowl and said. Then, he looked at Lucy, who was sitting quietly at the side,"Miss Lucy, what do you think?"
Lucy also stood up and picked up the big bowl of wine in front of her. She smiled and said in standard Mandarin,"We should let Regiment Commander Chen treat us. He has money. You can just bring those battalion commanders and company commanders over.”
Chen Li was finally a little satisfied with Lucy. Her EQ was obviously improving!
If he said that he didn't know anything and let Regiment Commander Chen make the decision, or if he said that Regiment Commander Chen made a lot of money selling cannons, then it wouldn't be fun.
However, Chen Li did not dare to let his guard down and say that Lucy was richer. Otherwise, it would not be fun if she let it slip.
He had already concluded that he had to guard against system characters like a thief. He was not afraid of being overly cautious, but he was afraid of problems.
Chinese people had one advantage, and that was that they liked to listen to the opinions of their guests, so they quickly reached an agreement.
Young Master Chen was rich, so everyone came to eat him. This had become a popular joke among the officers of the 29th Division.
He was capable. He didn't know how he got to know an American woman, and their relationship wasn't ordinary. They might even be a couple. In a place surrounded by the Japanese, they could still get firearms.
Being generous and giving guns to anyone was just a topic of conversation after a meal. However, to give away a cannon worth thousands of dollars without blinking was a display of strength in everyone's eyes.
If it was Marshal Song, no, General Song now, he would get a few hundred rifles and a few mortars because of his troops.
That Chen Li, the leader of the security regiment that even the central government didn't recognize, had given two cannons to a small battalion commander like Ji Changwen just by drinking a few times. That was simply incomparable.
If Chen Li knew that in the 29th division, he was already so rich that he could be compared to Song Zheyuan, he would really feel honored and proud.
Of course, this was like the difference between parents and outsiders.
How should he put it? During the holidays, if a relative came and gave a red packet of two or three hundred yuan to his child, the child would definitely think that this person was very good.
After all, his parents might only give him ten or twenty yuan as pocket money every day.
In the eyes of his parents, these things were actually given and received. Moreover, most of them were given face to his parents. It was not that this person would give so much money to anyone he saw on the street.
However, this reason didn't exist for Chen Li. His idea was very simple, which was to try his best to get familiar with the officers of the 29th Division.
As for giving guns to him?
It's just two resource points and 20 dollars. If you can't buy it, you won't suffer a loss. If you can't buy it, you won't be fooled.
When the 29th division was defeated, as long as they could use this good impression to talk to those people and recruit a few platoon-level troops, Wanping City wouldn't be so painful to defend.
Those were thousands of defeated soldiers! In Chen Li's eyes, this was an incomparably precious human resource!
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