Chapter 364 Buy a transport ship for transportation

Chapter 364 Buy a transport ship for transportation

Xiang Chu was promoted to lieutenant colonel and brought two large yellow croakers to thank Matsui Sane.

The story of thanking Matsui Minorune was fake, but the story of obtaining intelligence about the Japanese army's attack on Nanjing was real.

He walked into Matsui Minoru's office, where Matsui Minoru was looking at a map on the wall.

Needless to say, this is the key map of military operations for attacking Nanjing.

Xiang Chu was overjoyed and remembered most of it after just a quick glance.

He presented the yellow croaker and said with a smile, "Uncle! I am really sorry that I didn't give you the yellow croaker last time. This time I was promoted to major, so I specially gave you the yellow croaker as a token of my gratitude."

Matsui Minoru turned back to his desk and said with a smile, "They say that Yamashiro leaders value their promises, and it's true!"

Xiang Chu quickly wrote down the map of the Japanese troops' movements, and wanted to leave quickly. He bowed and said, "Uncle, thank you for your praise! You are very busy, so I will take my leave now."

Fujita Seiji hurriedly reminded: "Commander! Didn't you say you wanted to take a photo?"

Matsui Minorun hurriedly said, "Yes! Nephew! Uncle will take a photo with you."

"it is good!"

Xiang Chu readily agreed.

He was faced with the key map of the Japanese troops' movement in attacking Nanjing, and he asked Matsui Minorune and Fujita Seiji for a few of them, so that he could remember the Japanese troops' strength clearly.

Fujita Seiji smiled and said, "Headmaster Yamashiro! Once the photos are developed, I will send someone to deliver them to the Special Higher Section."

"Thank you, Chief of Staff Fujita!"

Xiang Chu bowed to express his thanks, then quickly turned around and left the office.

He drove out of the advance army headquarters and parked in a secluded place.

Based on the Japanese troop movement map for attacking Nanjing, he wrote down the Japanese troop deployment one by one.

Finally, he couldn't help but sigh:

"20 elite Japanese soldiers are surrounding Nanjing from all directions. Nanjing is in danger!"

Nanjing, Ministry of National Defense conference room.

The question of whether to abandon or defend Nanjing is being studied.

One group believed that Nanjing was the capital and should be defended to the death, or in other words, it should not be given up in vain.

Another faction believed that after the Battle of Shanghai, the army suffered too many casualties and should abandon Nanjing.

Both factions had their reasons, and the argument became a stalemate.

At this time, Ma Chunfang rushed in and handed two fully written telegrams to Minister He.

Minister He saw that it was detailed information about the enemy's troop numbers and routes in attacking Nanjing, and asked anxiously:

"Secretary Ma! Who sent this?"

Ma Chunfang whispered, "Song Xi forwarded it to me and told me that the information is absolutely reliable, but it must be kept confidential."

"I know!"

Minister He nodded heavily, knowing the importance of this information.

After reading the intelligence, he shook his head and said, "Everyone! According to the intelligence provided by reliable personnel, 20 Japanese troops will besiege Nanjing. Nanjing will definitely not be able to defend. In order to avoid unnecessary sacrifices, it is recommended to retreat westward as soon as possible and block the enemy step by step."

After he finished speaking, he stood up and handed the telegram to the important person with both hands.

At this time, a general stood up and shouted loudly: "Defend Nanjing to the death and fight the enemy to the end..."

After reading the telegram, important figures felt that Nanjing could not be defended, but they would never give it up.

Since someone has volunteered, let that person lead 15 troops to guard the city of Nanjing.

Knowing that it is impossible to do something but still doing it will definitely lead to a disaster...

Shanghai Chuyue Hotel, A-Di Room.

Xiang Chu is calling a meeting with Yi Huaan and others.

Yu Xiaowan reported: "Leader! This time we rescued more than 3 compatriots who were imprisoned by the devils. Because we extorted a large sum of money from Xiaotian and other gangsters in advance, not only did we not spend a penny, we still have 122 million yen left."

Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Very good! But the word blackmail is not appropriate. Besides, the gangs use their money for evil purposes, but we use it for good purposes."

Yi Huaan reported: "Leader! When the Sino-Japanese War broke out, the Japanese frantically banned domestic supplies. Now we have money but cannot buy anything. What should we do?"

Yu Xiaowan said anxiously, "Yes! We can't get any more medical equipment and medicines. After a while, our Jishi Hospital will have to close down."

Xiang Chu said without hesitation: "What about Hong Kong? Can't our industry import goods?"

Yi Huaan smiled bitterly and said, "No ship dares to bring in goods. Besides, since the news of the death of 'Thousand Faces Kui Ge' spread, our docks, shops, warehouses and other properties in Hong Kong have all been forcibly occupied by gangsters."

"These gangs are really despicable!"

Xiang Chu said bitterly, and paused.

"It seems that I really need to go to Hong Kong."

Long Ling smiled bitterly and said, "Leader! Because of the war, all flights from Shanghai to Hong Kong and cruise ships have stopped running, and the land routes have also been blocked by the devils. How are you going to Hong Kong?"

Yi Huaan suggested: "Why not let the Dalian ships come over and start running the Hong Kong and Shanghai routes."

“Dalian has only two ships, and they are too small to withstand the winds and waves in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea.”

Xiang Chu shook his head, thought for a moment and said, "The route from Hong Kong to Shanghai is very profitable now. The Japanese navy ships are doing nothing now anyway. I wonder if I can buy a Japanese transport ship to do some transportation."

"Buy a transport ship for transportation?"

Yi Huaan and others all exclaimed in surprise.

Xiang Chu smiled and said, "Everything depends on human effort. Money can make the world go round!"

After the meeting, he immediately picked up two suitcases full of money and drove to the Japanese gendarmerie.

He walked into Akita Haruka's office and explained his purpose directly.

Akita Haruka smiled bitterly and said, "First Generation! It is true that the navy ships are doing nothing, but I am afraid my father-in-law will not agree to sell the transport warship to you."

Xiang Chu opened the suitcase, which was full of banknotes, and said with a smile: "Chunhe! How do you know if you don't try? The Empire has so many transport ships, just assume that one was sunk by a Chinese mine or frogman."

Akita Haruka did not dare to disobey Xiang Chu, and nodded happily and said, "Let's go and give it a try, but we need to change the paint. Let's go!"

The two drove to a two-story villa in Hongkou District where Japanese sailors were standing guard, and were led into an exquisite room by an aide-de-camp.

Because there was no war, the Japanese Navy General Hase was playing Go with Matsumoto Shiro.

General Hase was so skilled at chess that he defeated Shiro Matsumoto, leaving him only about eighty moves old.

Matsumoto Shiro was afraid of losing, and when he saw his future son-in-law Akita Haruka and a major coming over, he quickly stood up and said:

"General! You are a 5th dan Go master, and I am only a 3rd dan. I am no match for you."

General Hase sighed and said, "Alas! This general has never met an opponent in chess. It's a pity to think about it."

Xiang Chu couldn't help but say, "General! Can I ask you for some advice?"

General Hase looked up at Xiang Chu and couldn't help but look at his future son-in-law Akita Haruka, whom he did not like.

Akita Haruka said timidly, "Father-in-law! This is Haruka's elder brother, the head of the Yamashita class, and a direct descendant of the Fujiwara family, Fujiwara Nobita, the acting chief of the Special High Section!"

"The Yamashiro generation leader?!"

General Hase and Matsumoto Shiro both exclaimed in surprise.

General Hase stood up quickly for fear of being disrespectful.

Xiang Chu sat down beside the chess table and said with a smile, "General! I will teach you a thing or two."

"it is good!"

General Hase happily sat down and played chess with him.

After one round, Xiang Chu won by a few points.

After several rounds, Xiang Chu still won by a few points.

Matsumoto Shiro and Akita Haruka looked confused.

This naturally aroused the high fighting spirit of General Hase, who never gave up.

Matsumoto Shiro was afraid that if he knew that General Hase had lost the game, he would be in trouble, so he just slipped away quietly.

Seeing that the time had come, Xiang Chu stood up and said, "General! It's getting late. I haven't told you the purpose of this trip yet. What do you think?"

General Hase was playing a good game and said hurriedly, "Master Yamashiro! Let's talk while we play chess."

Xiang Chu opened the suitcase full of money, pretended to be embarrassed and slowly explained his purpose, and deliberately placed a chess piece randomly to give him a small flaw.

"Great!"

General Hase immediately seized the flaw, took the initiative on the chessboard, and happily won the game.

He looked at the millions of dollars in banknotes, thought for a while and said, "Head of the Yamashita branch! This can be done. There is a transport ship docked at Whampoa Pier 8. It was attacked by Chinese frogmen some time ago and all the crew members died. The propeller was also blown up and has just been repaired.

I'll give you a piece of paper, you can remove the hull number, repaint it, cover it up and then drive away. If they investigate, they can only say it was borrowed."

Xiang Chu didn't expect such a good thing to happen, and said excitedly: "Thank you, General!"

General Hase said with a smile: "Come on! Let's continue playing chess."