"Secretary Zhu, don't worry. It'll be fine. Besides, whether it was Bai Zhenke or Wang Zheng, they were both good. To be honest, if Li Yan could really build a small industrial zone by the end of this year, the monthly production of bullets would be more than 10,000 rounds, which meant that it could be more than double the current production. If it was successful, we would be able to fight against the Japanese army in Shandong in the future without suffering too much loss. The connection between Lunan and Luxi Luzhong would not be cut off, and it would not be necessary for Ziming to go to Luxi. What Nanjing needed was not only a worker, but also a foreign language talent who had an understanding of English, German, Russian, Japanese, radio reception, intelligence screening, and other aspects, not to mention a nominal western restaurant. If you counted, there were only a few people in Shandong who could do these things except Xu Chang. Ziming was one of the more trustworthy ones in terms of professional skills, party spirit, and morality.”
To be honest, Governor Li himself was reluctant to send Li Ziming to Nanjing. However, he had no choice. Who else could he send? Zhao Heyun couldn't leave Jiaodong without him. Li Ming could do it; however, he had already asked Chief of Staff He to come to Xuchang. If he asked Chief of Staff He for Li Ming, no one would dare to ask him for him, including the others. In the end, only Li Ziming could be sent.
"That's the only way. Tell Ziming to pay attention to his safety and protect himself.”Just like Governor Li said, there were not many talents like Li Ziming in Shandong. Secretary Zhu could only accept this opinion.
"Don't worry, the plan for this information point has been discussed with Ziming a few days ago. Most of the situations and missions that need to be faced have been prepared accordingly.”
Although he said that, Governor Li himself was not very confident. After all, that was Nanjing. Ever since the Japanese did something in Nanjing, Nanjing had become a nightmare for all the people in China. No one dared to guarantee that the people in the intelligence station would not give themselves away. However, just because they made a few Japanese unhappy, they were taken away and shot. No one could guarantee that such a thing would not happen. Therefore, the so-called preparation was not to bring a gun and bullets, but to write a will first.
"Alright, since you insist on doing this, I have nothing more to say. I won't persuade you. Sigh, Li Yan has only been here for a few days. Xu Chang, Hu Rui, and Li Ziming were all transferred elsewhere. Today was Wednesday, and when the first batch of machines arrived tomorrow, they would have to send someone to follow him. By the way, how are the preparations for the transportation route of the machines coming along?”According to the previous reply, the first batch of machinery and supplies would arrive tomorrow. The transportation was handled by the intelligence agency under Governor Li, so Secretary Zhu began to ask about Governor Li.
"I've already prepared it. Actually, there's nothing much to prepare. According to Li Yan, the United States is in charge of transportation. We just need to clear the place.”
Governor Li was still a little worried. After all, that was a priceless piece of equipment worth 350,000 US dollars. According to Governor Li's previous idea, for this batch of equipment, he could let Chief of Staff He and Division Commander Chen's 115th Division make a move. They could fight in the middle or west of Shandong to attract the attention of the Japanese first. Then, the Shandong Division would move along the way to protect this batch of equipment and ensure that it could be safely transported to Qingtuo Town. How could he just wait in Green Camel Town like this?
"Let's do our best and leave it to fate. When I went to Junan County, I talked to Chief of Staff He and Division Commander Chen about this. Division Commander Chen is probably hiding near Yinan County with the 685th Regiment of the 343rd Brigade of the 115th Division. The cavalry battalion of the 115th Division is also hiding near Linyi City under the leadership of Chief of Staff He.”
Previously, the principle of confidentiality in military operations had not been told to Governor Li and Director Guo. But then again, how many things in Shandong could be hidden from Governor Li?
"That's good. Call Commander Zhao back in the afternoon, and Director Guo. Let's get ready together and ask Director Guo to approve a couple of firecrackers. If everything goes well tomorrow, we'll probably need to use them very soon.”
After the cement arrived, the official construction of the Meng River Hydro Power Station could begin. The Shandong base could also officially get rid of the history of more than 10 million people only relying on two small oil-fired generators. Perhaps in the United States and Germany, this was just a small power station, but for the Shandong base, this was a start. It was necessary to set off firecrackers.
"Hai, when the electricity is really generated, Department Director Guo will definitely have to pay a huge price.”Secretary Zhu had already made up his mind. This time, he would not agree to it if Director Guo did not take out a string of 500 tunes. Previously, he had wanted to play 500 tunes once, but Director Guo felt that it was not confirmed yet, so he could only take out three strings of 200 tunes. When the electricity was really turned on, Chief Physician Guo would not be able to escape the five hundred chimes no matter what.
"Then Secretary Zhu, I'll go back first. He first told Ziming about the things to pay attention to in Nanjing, then posted the recruitment form.”Since he had already reported the recruitment, training, and intelligence points to Secretary Zhu, Director Li said goodbye and walked out of Secretary Zhu's office.
At five o'clock in the afternoon on March 12th, 1940, in Miao Jiazui Village, close to the west of Qingtuo Town, in the home of Miao Zhenyun, a villager.
Miao Zhenyun was teaching his son, Miao Baoji, a lesson. Miao Baoji was seventeen years old this year. Ever since he went to his uncle's house in Tazi Mountain Village the day before yesterday, he had been out of his mind. He had been wandering outside for two days yesterday and today. Not only did he not do any work at home, but he also refused to tell him when he asked. When he suddenly told her that he was going to be a worker and didn't want to help the family farm, she almost made a move when she heard this. If she didn't have such a son in her twenties, she would have done it long ago. Spring was coming soon, and it was impossible for her and her mother to keep up with the work in the fields. Last year, Yan 'an people came to redistribute the land. Her family now had five mu of land. If they worked hard, they might be able to collect more than 800 catties of grain. Even after deducting the rent, they could still get more than 500 catties. With so much grain, they might be able to eat white flour for several months at the end of this year. Now, her son told her that he did not intend to help the family. What was going on?
"No matter what you say, I'm going to work in the water and electricity plant.”Miao Baoji also had his own plans. He really did not want to be tied to the land for the rest of his life like his father. He heard from the villagers that in big cities like Shanghai and Nanjing, everyone was a worker, and very few people went to farm. Moreover, he heard from his uncle in Fei County that the workers in the factory in Fei County could eat white flour every meal and meat every week. They could eat white flour every meal. Moreover, he had observed the construction site in Tazi Mountain Village for a whole day yesterday. They indeed ate white flour three times a day. His family had indeed been divided into two mu of land, which was more than five mu. He couldn't say that he could eat white noodles every day. He usually ate cornbread, but when he became a worker, he could eat white noodles every day. Moreover, he had also looked carefully at the construction site yesterday. The work was a little tiring, but it was not very tiring. Anyway, he felt that it was lighter than farming.
"I think you're just trying to anger me to death, right? Why can't you just live a good life? It's only been a few days, and our family has five mu of land now. We don't have enough public grain to pay. Can't you just stay at home and farm with your mother and me? You won't have to do the heavy work. I'm not tired. Your mother and I are tired to death all day long. Can't you see?”Of course, this was not the only thing that really made Miao Zengyun angry. Last year, when his family was allocated land, he had asked his neighbor to marry Miao Baoji, but Miao Baoji refused to agree. How could he do things like this? When he was the same age as Miao Zengyun, Miao Baoji could even do soy sauce himself. Now, he didn't care about this at all. His mother also spoiled her all day long and didn't let him do this or that. He thought that he was better off as a worker. He didn't know that the workers were about to starve to death. If the people from Yan 'an hadn't come early, those workers would have died several times by now. How could the workers be as stable as farming? They were a little tired, but at least they had something to eat. If the people from Chongqing came back in the future, they would lock up these people who were close to Yan' an. How could they not know about this?
"Dad, you've been talking about this since we started eating. I think it's good that Baoji is a worker. We're tied to the ground for our entire lives to dig for food. No matter what, it's not as good as a worker. At least it's fine when it rains. It's not like us now. If we're really busy, let alone when it rains, we have to finish the work even if the heavens are cutting us.”
Miao Baoji's mother, Wang Zhen, was more open-minded than her husband. Miao Baoji had just said that the recruitment this time was mainly to work at the construction site in Tazi Mountain Village. Her family was there, and with Baoji's two uncles watching over her, nothing would happen. If she was really bullied, she could just come back. Besides, Baoji had also said that only six people were needed for this recruitment. It was also because of his ability that Baoji could be selected. She and his father could also handle the work in the fields. Didn't they always go through it like this in the past? Therefore, she felt that it was fine for her son to go and take a look. Moreover, in the afternoon, the village also said that this matter was led by the Shandong Military and Political Committee and was directly handled by the newly arrived Shandong Province Industry Commissioner. How big of an official was that? How could he lie to a child like Miao Baoji?
"You have long hair but short knowledge. You can't just look at the present. You have to look at the future. What if something happens in the future? The factory needs electricity, right?”Miao Zengyun was still reluctant.
" His dad, it's not just Baoji who's going to work. What are you afraid of? I think you should wake up early tomorrow and bring Baoji's blanket to his uncle's house. There should be a bed at his uncle's house. Baoji can just stay at his uncle's place. There are still two eggs left over from the New Year at home. You can take them too. Even if it's Uncle Baoji, he can't bring nothing."”In the end, Wang Zhen still felt that it was better to let Baoji go over and take a look. Not to mention anything else, it was also good to have a better eyesight.
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