Battle of the Third Reich Chapter 369: The Adventures of Shirone (Part 1)

Since ancient times, the people of the country have sighed that the difficulty of the road of Shu is difficult to go to the sky. By the time of the Republic of China, this situation still had not changed much. Although the government built part of the road network and cleared the Yangtze River route, all this was interrupted by the Japanese invasion. In order to prevent the Japanese army from advancing aggressively, the state government used various means to block the traffic between Sichuan, Shu and Hunan, so the achievements of decades of efforts by the officials, the people and the gentry in the two places were wiped out.

Sichuan’s historical logistics system evolved by itself. At this time, there were only two passages from the north to the south, or from Yunnan to Guizhou in the south or from Gansu and Shaanxi in the north. Most of the traffic to the east has been cut off, leaving only part of the mountains and mountains The winding ancient Sichuan Road can communicate with the Central Plains.

These passages into the Sichuan need to pass through inaccessible wild mountains and pass through some ethnic minority hoarding villages along the line. The mountain people rebels are bandits, cults have set up altars everywhere, snakes, insects and poisons are full of mountains. Jackals, tigers and leopards are all available, and every year I don’t know how many travellers never get out of the vast mountains.

Such a sinister road, but there are still many businessmen taking risks for the sake of profit. They may find friends to establish relationships, or simply use money to manage them, because even if it is a light bulb, the price can be up several times after entering Sichuan. With 100% profit, businessmen will rush to do it even if they hold their heads.

The closer to the border between Sichuan and Hubei, the mountains become more precarious, with long grass and dense forests and steep slopes, and the road zigzags along the valley between the peaks and mountains. If you are lucky, you will encounter several clear mountain streams along the road. There are basically mountain people gathering points near these precious water sources. If you are a well-equipped caravan with a large number of people, you may be warmly entertained by the mountain people in the stockade, but don’t be naive to think that these mountain people are good men and women. , To act in this kind of place you must ensure that you never stand alone.

"Let’s rest here for half an hour. After waiting for the mountain in front, Duanlongping is at the back. From this village, we walk seventy miles to the east and we will reach the Qingjiang River."

Zhao Fugui was a smuggler, and he followed his dad to run the Echuan line since the Qing Dynasty was still there. In the early years, business was very difficult because the competition was too fierce. The small caravans who rely on mules and horses for transportation are simply no match for the large Huayang comprador companies with river trucks.

But now that the Japanese have come in, the days of their small caravans are getting better every day. Zhao Fugui carried various daily commodities, especially western goods, from Hunan, Hubei and other places, bypassing the blockade of the government and the Japanese, and quietly transported them into Sichuan.

Now this is a lucrative business, because a large number of war migrants flooded into Sichuan, and now there is a shortage of daily necessities there, and the government orders to control prices. As a result, regular businesses often have prices and no goods, and all those in short supply have flowed in. Underground market.

This time, Zhao Fugui got a batch of Western-made canned cigarettes, the famous American brand three or five, full of sixty packs, the profit from this trip was used to eliminate labor costs, and the rest was enough for him I bought more than ten acres of irrigated land in my hometown and asked me for a wife.

This is just a one-way profit. Now the packhorse in the caravan is full of native products from central Sichuan. In addition to Sichuan medicine, native and silver embroidery, there are also 20 kilograms of precious soil. It's a great product, without a foundation and relationship, you can't get it at all.

"After arriving at Qingjiang, can Boss Zhao get a boat for us." The question was a middle-aged man in his forties, with a flat head and wearing an old black short coat. Grey trousers and white socks are wearing leggings, and a pair of round-mouth black cloth shoes are worn on his feet. He is neat and tidy, and his brows and eyes reveal a shrewd and powerful pair.

"This is no problem, it's all on my body." Zhao Fugui said boldly, patting his chest.

"Then thank Boss Zhao, we will surely be rewarded when we arrive in Yichang." The middle-aged man clasped his hands together.

"I also take people money and money to make people convenient. Mr. Liu sees it as a person who does great things. I have settled your friend." Zhao Fugui smiled and bowed his hands.

"By the way, is that little Japanese really reliable? I see that his frowning face all day long does not seem to have a foundation." Zhao Fugui turned and whispered to Liu's Speaking in the ear.

"You have seen him too. Now the Japanese are looking for him all over the world. In order to bring him out of Chongqing, we have damaged seven or eight brothers. Even the eldest brother who took the lead is now alive and dead. I don’t know whereabouts are unknown. What do you think we are trying to do like this? It’s not because of him that we can get a step into the body, and then we will be promoted and rich in the next half of our life to eat fragrant and spicy food, otherwise we will eat and support him just like our father. "When he said this, Adjutant Liu looked around, then whispered to Zhao Fugui.

"Since I’ve arrived at this place, I’m not afraid to tell you the truth. This Japanese’s father is a high official in the Japanese government, and he can talk to the emperor of Japan. You say his foundation is strong enough ."

"In that case, this is a treasure." Zhao Fugui touched the short beard on his chin, his eyes gleaming.

"Wonderful goods are available, Boss Zhao, I will not let you take this risk for nothing. If you use this to catch the Japanese line, you will be backed by the Japanese in the future, and your business will not be booming. You must know that the most demanding commodity sources are now in the hands of the Japanese. If you get one or two sales permits, you won't have to worry about eating and drinking for the rest of your life." Lieutenant Liu smiled and bewildered.

"By the way, I know a Zhejiangese. What he does is the Japanese business. Selling kerosene alone made him a fortune." Zhao Fugui nodded in agreement.

"Kerosene can have a bit of profit. I can tell you that now the best business is to do foreign medicine.....It is not the medicine you sell, but the real medicine. This thing is strictly controlled by the Japanese. , But as long as you come up with a little bit, it will be at least this advantage when you get rid of it." Lieutenant Liu stretched out his palm and turned it over twice.

"So much! Can I do this business?" Zhao Fugui stared at Adjutant Liu expectantly.

"It depends on your performance. As long as you deliver the Japanese safely to their own hands, he only has to say a word or two for you..." Adjutant Liu did not continue.

"If this is the case, I will go out and accompany you all the way to Yichang. I'm familiar with this road. I'm sure you will go smoothly." Zhao Fugui took out a cigarette case from his pocket and took out one. Three or five cigarettes were handed to Adjutant Liu.

"Then your team?" Adjutant Liu took the cigarette and rolled his head at the caravan on the roadside.

"They are all old brothers who have been with me for many years. They know how to return to the business and settle the bills when they arrive. They won't lose a dime." Zhao Fugui said triumphantly, and he took out a match to Lieutenant Liu The cigarette is lit.

"In that case, I'll all be pleased by Boss Zhao. I'll go and ventilate with the Japanese now." Adjutant Liu held a cigarette in his mouth, pointing his thumb up to the white roots under the big tree behind him. Pfeiffer.

"I will also explain to the brethren, and also ask Mr. Liu to say something for me in front of the Japanese." Zhao Fugui recognized that this is a thigh, and his attitude became flattering.

"No problem, it's my brother." Lieutenant Liu nodded proudly, then turned and walked towards the Japanese.

The Japanese navy lieutenant Fifeo Shirine, at this time, has completely lost the spirited look of when he set off. At the moment he was wearing a navy blue short coat, a pair of gray trousers on his lower body, and a pair of black cloth shoes on his feet. His face was tanned, and he looked much thinner than a few weeks ago.

Especially the mental sluggishness, as if he was about to collapse, looking from a distance, the whole person exuded a sense of defeat. No wonder Zhao Fugui felt suspicious. This looked like an officer of the Japanese Empire, but like the prodigal who slipped out of the house and lost all the money he brought out at the gaming table.

"Liu Sang, have you asked clearly, where are we now." Seeing Adjutant Liu coming, Bai Gen's eyes burst out with a little expression.

This Chinese officer is the only person he can trust and rely on now. He is not only psychologically grateful to Adjutant Liu, but has even developed some dependence. He doesn't know what he should do after leaving this Chinese.

"We are close to the border of Sichuan and Hubei. As long as we walk another 40 or 50 kilometers, we can reach the Qingjiang River, and then take a boat down the river into the Yangtze River. I estimate that it will take about two or three days before we can We arrived in Yichang safely.” Adjutant Liu took the bamboo tube with water from his waist and handed it to Baigen.

"Yours is finished."

"Thank you very much, Liu Sang, I will repay you, and swear by the name of Shirane's family." Shirane Feifu gratefully took the bamboo tube, and skillfully unplugged the cork. After drinking it, it became a little warm. Hot spring water.

"We are now friends who are in the same boat, don't say anything in return." Adjutant Liu found a clean stone and sat down next to Baigen.

"Tell you a good news, the boss of this caravan, Zhao, is going to personally send us to Yichang."

"Nani? How could Zhao Fugui suddenly change his mind? Will there be any problems?" Shiragen immediately put down the bamboo tube after hearing this, and asked Adjutant Liu nervously.

"Don't worry, he just wants to join the imperial army. For such small businessmen, just give them a little bit of sweetness, and they can easily be bought." Lieutenant Liu held a cigarette in his mouth, smiling and comforting Shiragen.

"This shows that they are also easy to be bought by the enemy. I am not at ease with this businessman. He also collected 20 taels of gold from us before. If he really wants to take refuge in us, then he should return the money." Frowned in dissatisfaction.

"Shiraken-san, now we have to rely on him. Before he loses the value of use~IndoMTL.com~ It is better to maintain a harmonious relationship, knowing that we are not completely out of danger now. Besides, the gold It's just things outside of the body. Compared to returning safely to a Japanese-controlled area, what is it to give up a little money now." Lieutenant Liu smiled and patted Shiragen on the shoulder.

"Liu Sang, what you said makes sense, thank you. I almost did something wrong again." Shirane nodded seriously in thanks. ℃≡miào℃≡bi℃≡ge℃≡

"It doesn't matter, after all, you are Japanese, and you are not familiar with this Chinese set." Adjutant Liu put out the cigarette **** on the stone, and then took out a cigarette case from his pocket.

"It is great luck for us to be here. There is an old Chinese saying that there is a blessing if you survive a catastrophe. I believe you will be welcomed as a hero when you return to the army."

"Liu Sang, I am afraid that the result will disappoint you. I am now worried that after I go back, I will be sent to a military court. But don't worry, I will report to my superiors truthfully what you helped me. We Japanese are absolutely I won't treat friends who really help the imperial army." Shiragen finished speaking and handed the bamboo tube back to Adjutant Liu.

"If Captain Wu is here, that would be even better." Adjutant Liu took the bamboo tube.

"I'm sorry about Wu Sang's affairs. I'm really sorry, it's all my fault." After Shiragen finished speaking, he respectfully owed him to Adjutant Liu.

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