Take Taobao to fight against Japan

Subconsciously, Xia Houcheng had secretly made up his mind to stay and witness the coming great national rejuvenation for himself!

Buzz!

A helicopter took off from Qingdao Wharf, crossed Jiaozhou Bay and flew directly to Gaomi Municipal Government Square in less than half an hour.

Immediately afterwards, two overseas Chinese and two Americans stepped down from the helicopter.

"welcome!"

"Everyone has worked hard all the way!"

At this time, Yang Fan, Liu Chengchang, Li Shuchun, Liu Qiang and others greeted him with smiles on their faces.

"Hi Yang! My old friend, it's good to see you again!"

As soon as he saw Yang Fan, John Benjamin Powell was so enthusiastic that he stretched out his arms and embraced Yang Fan intimately.

"I am also very happy! My old friend, thanks to your help, our company in the United States can grow like a fish in water and grow rapidly!"

Yang Fan is also very happy to see the founder of the Miller Review with a sense of justice again!

Powell shook his head and smiled: "You are too polite. Rather than saying that I helped you, it is better to say that you helped me and changed the fate of our entire family! Thank you very much, my friend!"

After exchanging greetings for a while, Powell turned around and introduced to the Americans beside him: "Captain Edmund, this is General Yang Fan, the commander of the Chinese Huben Army that I often tell you about. There is no such thing as a charming earthling!"

"I buy it! General Yang, I am so glad to meet you! You are much younger and handsome than I imagined. I am deeply impressed by your bravery and wisdom. Please accept my high respect!"

Edmund is a good friend of Powell. He is a senior retired officer of the U.S. Navy and has rich experience in naval combat command.

Yang Fan replied in English: "Thank you! Mr. Edmund, I am very honored to meet you here. We will definitely have more pleasant cooperation in the future!"

"Wow, I can't imagine that General Yang can speak English so fluently and idiomatically! It's really great!"

Edmund's eyes brightened, and he repeatedly praised: "I am also very much looking forward to our further cooperation. China is an ancient and mysterious country. I am very happy to contribute to her awakening and rebirth!"

As a professional navy, Edmund felt extremely uncomfortable after retiring. At this time, his friend approached him and hired him as the captain of the freighter.

Although the salary was generous, Edmund was not willing to accept the invitation at first, because freighters and warships were two different things!

But later Powell showed his cards, explaining that being the captain of a freighter was just a transitional position, and his ultimate intention was to make him a naval instructor of the Chinese Huben Army!

After figuring out the situation, Edmund was instantly ecstatic. He accepted the invitation without any hesitation, and officially became the captain of the freighter Charlotte, and he also hired many retired naval comrades who had nothing to do!

After more than a month of ups and downs, he finally came to the mysterious country of China. Starting from the Qingdao pier, Edmund was already shocked by everything in front of him!

Especially when I got on the helicopter and flew over Gaomi, I saw and felt unprecedented shock and excitement. Although this place is much smaller than the United States, its momentum and vitality are not inferior.

For this reason, Edmund has long been happy in his heart, feeling extremely satisfied and excited for his wise choice!

"Don't worry, we will not let you down!"

Yang Fan nodded and smiled, and then stretched out his hand to Hu Yaodong who was standing by the side: "Master Hu, you are welcome to Gaomi as a guest. I have heard Meng Wuan mention you a long time ago, and I am very grateful for your help and support! It is a pleasure to meet you! "

Hu Yaodong quickly stretched out his hands to hold Yang Fan tightly, and said excitedly: "General Yang, you are welcome, we are all Chinese compatriots, and it is only natural to hold a group to keep warm and go to the national calamity together!"

Yang Fan smiled and said, "That's right! Our great Huaxia has survived thousands of years, and it is because of this spirit!"

Hu Yaodong nodded in agreement: "What General Yang said is very true! This is the dog Hu Fengjun. He heard that I am going to China, so he will come to see General Yang and return to the country to fight against Japan and save the nation.

Originally, I didn't dare to cause trouble for Commander Yang, but I thought that he was a strong guy anyway, and he might really be able to contribute to the war of resistance after returning to China, so I brought him here! "

At this time, Hu Fengjun stretched out his hands excitedly and said: "General Yang's reputation is as powerful as thunder, and I have admired it for a long time. It is really lucky to meet you today!"

The Hu family father and son were also greatly shocked. Although they heard a lot from Meng Wuan and others, they were still full of shock and disbelief after seeing it with their own eyes today.

"Welcome! Welcome! What a young and promising handsome young man, our Huaxia Huben Army welcomes all passionate men who are willing to go to the country together!"

Yang Fan smiled and held out his hand, then waved his hand and said: "We have prepared good wine and good food for all distinguished guests, let's chat while eating! Please!"

"Thank you, General Yang, for your hospitality!"

"Okay! Then we will not be polite!"

"The guest is up to the host, we listen to General Yang's arrangement!"

Powell, Edmund, Hu Yaodong, and Hu Fengjun readily agreed, and then, led by the enthusiasm of Yang Fan and others, they got into several luxury cars and went to Gaomi People's Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Chapter 534 No need to sing empty city plans from now on

Needless to say, under the high-level warm reception, it was another feast for both guests and hosts.

After the meal, Yang Fan arranged for Powell and others to stay in the Gaomi People's Hotel. They had been on a boat for more than a month. .

After walking out of Gaomi People's Hotel, Yang Fan smiled and said to Liu Qiang, "What do you think of this Edmund?"

Liu Qiang said in a deep voice: "It is indeed outstanding. I asked a lot of very professional questions, and he can handle them freely. He will be a very good foreign teacher in the future!"

Yang Fan nodded and said: "The navy here is all self-made. Although I have collected a lot of materials, tutorials, and built a lot of training equipment and facilities, there is a shortage of naval officers with actual combat experience.

In the past few days, you should establish a good relationship with him first, and find out his nature and details first. If this Edmund is trustworthy, then absorb him! "

"President, please rest assured!"

Liu Qiang naturally understood the meaning of Yang Fan's words. For the Huaxia Huben Army, the most important thing is not personal ability, but absolute loyalty, especially senior officials who have access to core secrets.

"Ok!"

Yang Fan went on to say: "I have already purchased a batch of ships, including 6 Type IIB U-boats, 5 frigates, and 5 Canon-class frigates. It will only take two or three days at most to arrive in Jiaozhou Bay. No need to sing empty city tricks!"

The prices of warships and warships in the system shopping mall are not cheap. These alone cost Yang Fan 1.23 million wealth points, and his savings will be exhausted in one fell swoop.

Among them, the type IIB U-boat is currently the main submarine of Germany, with a crew of 24 and a length of 40.9 meters.

The model width is 4.1 meters, the full load displacement is 381 tons, the cruising distance is 2960 kilometers, the speed is 13 knots, and the submerged depth is 150 meters.

The German Navy II-class submarine is a small offshore submarine and the first U-boat built by the Germans after World War I, based on the design of the Vesikko submarine built for Finland from 1931 to 1933.

The submarine uses a double-layer hull, powered by a Corting kerosene engine, and armed with three torpedo tubes at the bow.

The Canon-class frigate is 93.3 meters long, 11.2 meters wide, with a full load displacement of 1,930 tons, a cruising range of 5822 nautical miles, and a speed of 18 knots.

Armaments include:

（1）火炮：3门美国海军76毫米50？MK？22舰炮；3座双联装博福斯40毫米舰炮？；

(2) Torpedoes: 6 324mm MK? 32 torpedo tubes;

(3) Anti-submarine rocket: 1 "Hedgehog" MK10 anti-submarine rocket launcher;

（4）深弹：8部深弹发射装置；2部深弹投放导轨；8部MK6深弹抛射器；1部投放导轨；

In addition, it also has a helicopter landing platform.

Frigates and escort boats sound similar in name, and sometimes they are even confused as the same type of ship, but in fact the two are quite different and are not of the same level at all.

A frigate is a medium-sized ship capable of mobile operations in the open ocean. Its power plant generally uses a single gas turbine or diesel, or a diesel-gas turbine combined power plant.

Frigates can perform combat tasks such as escort, anti-submarine, air defense, reconnaissance, security patrols, mines, support landing, and protection of the army's coastal flank. They were once called escort ships or escort destroyers. Lines are blurring.

The escort boat is a small surface combat boat that uses small-caliber naval guns as weapons for patrolling, escorting, and fishing protection in coastal waters, also known as gunboats or patrol boats.

排水量数十吨至500吨，航速10～45节，水翼巡逻艇可达50节。装备有37～76毫米单管或双管舰炮1～2座，机枪数挺，以及深水炸弹等武器。

The tonnage of a frigate is much larger than that of a frigate, whether it is the number of crew members, fuel, supplies, weapons and equipment, it can carry more, so the frigate can perform tasks at sea for a longer time

At the same time, due to the larger hull, the frigate has better seaworthiness, so the frigate can perform tasks in the ocean, while the frigate can only protect the offshore and ports.

As for more destroyers, cruisers, battleships, and aircraft carriers, Yang Fan will not consider it for the time being. He will buy some small and medium-sized ships for the navy to practice, and it will not be too late to train enough skilled navies.

Of course, the main reason is that it is too expensive, and the current economic strength can't afford much, even if you buy a few ships, they are just target ships for hatred!

The ships currently procured can be moored in Jiaozhou Bay, relying on strong coastal defenses, there is no need to worry too much about the Japanese devils coming to carry out air raids and bombings.

After one and a half years of full-scale construction, Jiaozhou County has built a complete naval base and a submarine military base.

Among them, the submarine base has dug several tunnels on the coast of Jiaozhou Bay, and the exits and the interior of the tunnels are reinforced with concrete. The longest tunnel is 350 meters long and 15 meters deep, enough for multiple submarines. While hiding.

At the same time, Liu Qiang's naval force has reached more than 3000 people, and he has learned a lot of various naval theoretical knowledge, and the difference is practical application.

Therefore, Yang Fan could only grit his teeth and save up enough start-up funds, and bought a whole 16 ships in one go, which can fully meet the current offshore training needs.

After listening to Yang Fan's introduction, Liu Qiang rubbed his hands excitedly and said, "That's really great, brothers have been looking forward to this day for a long time!

Hey, if you don't like to hear something that the chief executive doesn't like to hear, if you don't see the ship after another two or three months, my navy will not be able to survive! "

Yang Fan laughed and scolded: "Okay! Don't complain to me! These days, everything needs money, and everything needs to buy property. It's not that you don't know the price of firewood and rice if you are not in charge of the family!"

Liu Qiang hurriedly apologized and said with a smile: "That's it! That's it! This is the only person in the world who has the ability to reach the sky. I admire it so much, little brother!"

If it were someone else, not to mention breaking through the unworldly foundation of today's Chinese Tiger Army, it would be a great miracle to be able to stand still in the encirclement of devils! "

Yang Fan waved his hands and said with a smile: "Stop flattering me! I won't entertain you anymore, what should you do! Today is Master's introduction, and the next thing has to be operated and managed by you!"

"That's great! Please rest assured, Chief, I will definitely work harder, and never dare to live up to the high expectations and cultivation of the Chief!"

Liu Qiang nodded emphatically, then turned around and left with his hands clasped happily.

After Liu Qiang walked away, Yang Fan said to Li Shuchun, who was smiling and silent beside him: "Chief of the General Staff, there is something you need to prepare for!"

Li Shuchun quickly restrained his smile, and said solemnly: "President, please just give orders, I am not afraid of too many things, but I am afraid of being idle!"

Chapter 535 Rolling Wheels of History

Yang Fan said with a smile: "Our defense area has now expanded to 7.2 square kilometers, the population of the jurisdiction has reached nearly 700 million, and there are 6 or [-] reserve recruits who have been trained, so we can definitely expand the army again.

I plan to expand the formation of four infantry divisions within half a year, and form four military-level units based on this. It is time for the banner of the Huaxia Huben Army to live up to its name! "

"This is so easy!"

Li Shuchun smiled very relaxedly: "Based on our current background, the expansion of four infantry divisions is simply a matter of a word from the chief!"

"Actually, that's not the point I want to say!"

Yang Fan smiled and said: "I just want to say that the appointment of officers and personnel at all levels of the expanded divisions and which four divisions should be expanded into the army are the key points of the problem! There are too many things involved, and they need to be done in advance. plan!"

"Oh I see!"

Li Shuchun pretended to be suddenly enlightened, nodded repeatedly and said: "That's true, the palms and backs of the hands are full of flesh! Brothers are all very good, and their abilities and military achievements are among the best. It is indeed difficult to achieve a bowl of water!"

Yang Fan nodded and said: "So, we need to formulate a comprehensive expansion plan, try to be as fair and just as possible, so that everyone has nothing to gossip about!"

It won't be long before the Second World War marks the outbreak of the Polish campaign. The climax of World War II is approaching. Yang Fan will take the initiative to attack the little devil in a year or so!

Therefore, military expansion and preparations for war must also be stepped up, step by step steadily and steadily.

"Okay! Okay! I know what to do!"

Li Shuchun nodded again and again, this job task is not only an honor and trust, but also a hot potato to offend others, but since Yang Fan entrusted it to him, he must continue no matter what, and he must do it to perfection.

"That's it! I'll go back first, please do what you want."

After explaining the business, Yang Fan went straight to the parking lot. After working for a long time, he should go home and have a rest.

In the evening, Yang Fan took Wu Qian to attend the banquet organized by Xia Yu to cleanse the wind and dust. He had a good chat with Xia Yu's parents and girlfriends, and greatly increased his sense of presence and favorability.

A week later, on June 6, the cargo ship Charlotte set sail from Qingdao Wharf.

In addition to a large number of silk stockings, clothing and other export commodities on board, there are more than 200 Chinese Tigers and Cardinals, most of whom are naval officers and soldiers who are adaptable to long-distance voyages, and others are mainly going to Hong Kong, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and other places to perform tasks Special Squad!

In March 1939, after Hitler's Germany annexed the Czech Republic, it was determined that Poland would be the next target of its attack.

To this end, Hitler approved the "white plan" to invade Poland, and planned to attack Poland on September 9, targeting Poland's allies Britain and France.

At this time, Europe was in the midst of a storm, with Britain, France, Germany, and the Soviet Union standing on top of each other, objectively maintaining the balance of power and peace in Europe.

However, starting from their own best interests, all countries are subjectively trying to break this balance of power and balance, and strive for the situation that is most beneficial to themselves.

The goal of Britain and France is to unite the Soviet Union and contain Germany so that it will not dare to let go of aggression and endanger its own interests.Germany's goal, on the other hand, was to win over the Soviet Union and keep it neutral in future conflicts, so that Germany would have no worries when it launched a war.

Therefore, whether peace in Europe can be maintained, the decision of the Soviet Union is crucial.

Thus, from April to August 1939, Britain, France and the Soviet Union held months-long see-saw negotiations in Moscow to conclude a mutual assistance treaty and military agreement.

Although the Soviet Union was originally willing to cooperate with Britain and France to stop German aggression and ensure its own security.

However, due to various reasons, Britain and France were reluctant to pay the due effort and price for the alliance with the Soviet Union, but Germany lost no time in giving the Soviet Union everything it needed. In addition, Poland and other small Eastern European countries tried their best to block it, and they were unwilling to send troops to the Soviet Union. Poland attacked Germany, which eventually led to the breakdown of the trilateral negotiations.

In the end, the Soviet Union and Germany joined hands. The Soviet Union and Germany signed the "Soviet-German Non-Aggression Pact" and the "Secret Protocol" in Moscow on August 8, valid for 23 years.

At the same time, because the anti-fascist collective security system was never established before the war, this result undoubtedly further expanded the contradiction between Britain, France and the Soviet Union, and prompted the Soviet Union to implement a policy of avoiding war and self-protection, thereby accelerating the outbreak of World War II.

At this time, the Nomenkan incident provoked by the Japanese Kwantung Army in mid-May 1939 had reached its final stage.

The Japanese army attacked the Soviet Union at the end of July 1938, and fought repeatedly for highlands such as Shacaofeng and Zhanggufeng. In the end, Japan suffered a defeat and took the initiative to negotiate peace with the Soviet Union.