The New York Times, the largest authoritative newspaper in the United States, published a shocking feature article entitled "The Awakened Lion". Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 The content of the info article mainly reveals the detailed process of the warlords of Shandong, China, who led their troops to resist the Japanese invasion. The newspaper was headlined with the resurrected lion and reported on Ge Yunfei's career in Shandong, and even built a strong army that could rival the Japanese army. The newspaper's reporters went to the front line in person to gain an in-depth understanding of the tragic defensive operations on the Shandong Peninsula and came to the conclusion that the Japanese offensive on the Shandong Peninsula would be defeated.

After the Battle of the Marne in 14 years, the European War entered a new year, and the two opposing blocs of the Central Powers led by Germany and the Entente led by Britain and France were formally formed, and the scale of the war was further expanded. But in the new year, the German high command was preparing to launch a larger campaign, which was later known as the Battle of Verdun, which was known as the "meat grinder, hell, slaughterhouse". At this time, Germany was preparing for this battle in full force, so in the new year, the European theater of war was temporarily in a state of standoff.

This local war, which broke out at the beginning on the Shandong Peninsula in the Far East, did not attract special attention from the world media because of the smoke of the European war. The war in Europe died down for the time being, and the war in the Far East began to surface. After the Japanese army sent troops to Shandong, the European and American powers generally believed that with the strong attack power of the Japanese army, they would occupy the entire territory of Shandong in less than a month. But what surprised and unbelievable European and American military strategists was this. The Japanese army invested 220,000 men in 8 divisions (not including naval and other personnel) on the Shandong Peninsula, aiming to win a single blow.

The Japanese army launched an offensive on all fronts, but did not break through the defensive line for three months, and the offensive was gradually exhausted. At this time, Filgaro, a correspondent of the New York Times in the Far East, reported in detail how the military group headed by Ge Yunfei effectively blocked the Japanese attack, based on his own personal experience and unique perspective on the front line, and based on a large number of photographs. In the article, Filgaro wrote: The awakening of a nation has appeared in this ancient land, which is something that has not happened in modern China.

Ge Yunfei, a local warlord, actually has such a strong appeal. His soldiers fought bravely and were not afraid of sacrifice, and the phenomenon of greed for life and fear of death in the past was gone, and what came came the spirit of seeing death as home. The hint of the rise of a nation is in full swing on the Shandong Peninsula, and it is magnificent and unstoppable. The enthusiasm of the people of Shandong to participate in the war of resistance has never been seen in Chinese history, and the spontaneous support from the people in China is unprecedented. Napoleon once predicted that China is a sleeping lion, and once it wakes up, it will shock the world.

It can be asserted that it was the stupid Japanese who awakened this lion of the East, and the Japanese will surely fall into great trouble, because Ge Yunfei has the support of 400 million people behind him, and 30 million people on the Shandong Peninsula regard death as home. I interviewed government officials, military personnel, and people from all walks of life in Shandong, and everyone expressed their strong support for Ge Yunfei to defeat the Japanese. As far as I know, Ge Yunfei used the method of terrorist attacks to carry out large-scale attacks on the Liaodong Peninsula and even the Korean Peninsula?????。

From his own unique perspective, Filgaro asserted that the Japanese army's military operations on the Shandong Peninsula would be a sure failure. The article of the American journalist caused a shock in European and American society. The Americans attached great importance to Filgaro's report, but Britain and France were skeptical of the report, believing that with Ge Yunfei's forces, they could not resist the powerful Japanese army. Due to the European war, the economic and trade activities of European and American countries towards China have dropped sharply, which has virtually brought huge dividends to China's national industry and stimulated China's rapid economic growth.

Most of the follow-up comments in the New York Times focused on the rapid growth of China's economy and the patriotic enthusiasm of the people who voluntarily participated in the war, so as to predict that Ge Yunfei, with the support of the domestic people, would surely become the largest military bloc in China once he won a military victory. In addition, the New York Times hired domestic military experts to analyze that the performance of the fighter under Ge Yunfei's command is mysterious, but its advanced combat capability is already at the world's advanced level. This is undoubtedly another piece of explosive news, which has caused shock among European and American military experts.

At the beginning of June, after a short period of wind and rain, Qingdao Railway Station, a special special train from Jinan to Qingdao slowly entered the station. After the train stopped, the passengers who got off the train were all foreigners with blue eyes, high noses and blond hair. To be exact, this is a train of "refugees" from Germany. Due to the outbreak of the European War, many German industrialists, including scientific and technological talents, were forced to seek development in the predicament of the war. And Qingdao, as one of the few "paradises" overseas, has become a "paradise" for adventure.

For this reason, the adventurous Germans bravely crossed the sea, and landed in Shanghai and came to Qingdao. Among these "refugees" from Germany are dozens of experts and engineers in the field of aviation, who will be employed by the Qingdao Aircraft Factory, which was born in the midst of the war. These professionals can come to Qingdao, and they have a close relationship with Qingdao Governor Waldeck, and of course, they are also directly related to Ge Yunfei's strategic planning. The main task of the newly built Qingdao Aircraft Factory is to develop bombers.

On the platform, the governors, Waldell and General Mel, looked at their compatriots who got off the train, and their hearts were mixed. General Mel said: "Your Excellency the Governor, I didn't expect General Ge to be so strong and actually block the Japanese army's attack for 3 months, it's unbelievable. It seems that this person has been planning against the Japanese for a long time, and he simply can't do it without a few years of effort. This man had been secretly preparing for a few years and regarded Japan as his worst enemy. The emergence of such a formidable figure in China can be compared to the iron-blooded Prime Minister Bismarck. ”

"I read a feature in the New York Times, and the report is basically true. Ge Yunfei only used more than 100,000 loyal and brave soldiers to block the attack of the Japanese army twice as large as himself, which shows that Ge Yunfei is not only strong in military power, but also shows that he has won the hearts of the people. If Ge Yunfei wins a military victory, the pattern of East Asia will inevitably change greatly, just as the New York Times analyzed, China's sleeping lion is awakening. China's rise is not good news for the West in the long run, but it is good for the German Empire for the time being. ”

"Your Excellency the Governor, this is also the reason why you lobbied Emperor William and vigorously supported Ge Yunfei." "Yes, the future of the Imperial conquest is full of dangers, and once the war is defeated, at least the interests of the German merchants and expatriates in Qingdao will be guaranteed, and it is my duty." "Your Excellency the Governor, can you guarantee that Ge Yunfei will keep his word?" "Ge Yunfei is not only a military strategist, but also a businessman, he pursues the maximization of profits, and will not easily break the rules of business. In other words, the Germans continued to stay in Qingdao, and the benefits outweighed the disadvantages for him. ”

"Put the treasure on Ge Yunfei, you are gambling!" "There is a saying in China called the big stage of life, and I have no choice but to bet on Ge Yunfei at the moment. Ge Yunfei is less than 30 years old this year, he can be described as a genius, and given time, his future is immeasurable. Every move of his chess is connected step by step, in fact, we including Yuan Shikai are his chess pieces. What you can't think of, he has already begun to implement, and what you can't do is like a bag for him. Taking the Japanese attack as an example, Ge Yunfei almost didn't have to pay out of his own pocket, so he continued to expand his strength. ”

Waldell continued: "All the people voluntarily donate money and materials, and it is said that the donations from all over the country every day are piled up at Jinan Station, and the money donated is even more astronomical. According to my research, this phenomenon has never happened in China's modern history. Ge Yunfei's actions are in line with the wishes of the people, because this land needs a huge change, and once this change breaks out, no force can stop it, which is why I bet on Ge Yunfei. ”

"Your Excellency is reasonable, I heard that Ge Yunfei wants to develop and produce the latest bomber at the Fei manufacturing plant, and he has asked the new bomber to be put into operation next year. Ge Yunfei has a brilliant strategic vision, if China has a strong air force, even if it does not have a strong navy, China's coastal security will be guaranteed. In the year since the outbreak of the European War, the strong support of fighters for the battlefield has become more and more obvious, and future air operations will determine who the scale of war tilts towards, and Ge Yunfei has taken the lead. ”

At this time, in the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, the Taisho Emperor was still seated expressionlessly, and the important ministers were lined up on both sides. Prime Minister Shigenobu Okuma recounted the mobilization situation in the country, and planned to expand the strength of the Japanese army to 2.6 million by the end of the year, and continue to increase the strength of four divisions to the Shandong Peninsula. Chief of Staff Yusaku Uehara said: "Your Majesty the Emperor, the attacks on the Liaodong Peninsula and the Korean Peninsula, which had been silent for a winter, have begun to be active again, and the General Staff Headquarters believes that with the arrival of summer, the enemy's attacks will become more frequent. ”

"In order to ensure the security of the Liaodong Peninsula and the Korean Peninsula, the General Staff Headquarters decided to increase two divisions and regiments to strangle the attackers with all their might. Due to the failure of the attack on the Shandong Peninsula, we deeply reflected on it, believing that it was caused by underestimating the enemy, and ignored Ge Yunfei's long-term purposeful preparations. In view of the unfavorable offensive, the General Staff Headquarters decided to continue to increase troops on the Shandong Peninsula, and the 15th and 16th Divisions, as well as the newly formed 19th and 20th Divisions, have already set out from China for the Shandong Peninsula, with a total strength of 350,000 troops. ”

Yusaku Uehara continued: "The General Staff Headquarters revised the operational plan and decided to carry out the summer offensive, with the operational goal of completing the military operation to occupy Shandong by the end of the year. According to the combat capability of Ge Yunfei's subordinates, it is almost impossible to completely annihilate them, and if we can drive Ge Yunfei out of Shandong, our military goal will be achieved. Admiral Minister Heihachiro Togo said: "I didn't expect Ge Yunfei to build an advanced fighter, which effectively restricted the activities of our warships in China's coastal waters. In order to effectively defend the aircraft, large warships are currently being equipped with anti-aircraft guns. ”

Prime Minister Okuma Shigenobu said: "Your Majesty the Emperor, in order to effectively deal with Ge Yunfei's fighter force, we negotiated with the British Empire to purchase 50 advanced fighters, and Britain promised to deliver advanced fighters to our country by the middle of next year. In addition, in order to speed up the development of advanced fighters for the Empire, the Aviation Administration will soon put into the development of advanced fighters after integration. In order to meet the needs of the battlefield, the Imperial Aircraft Factory first began by copying advanced fighters from Europe and the United States. ”

The Japanese are aware of the importance of air strikes, but time is not in the hands of the Japanese, and the Japanese air force is still in the primitive stage, while Ge Yunfei's research on fighter planes has been in the forefront of the world for eight years, which is the sorrow of the Japanese.