Strategy can win because it is right, and tactics can be accurate because of victory. The People's Party, like other organizations in history that are full of vigor and great achievements, has made a bloody way through all obstacles and has sufficient practical experience, and in addition these principles are taught every day and every year in organizational life, so there is no problem with these basic consensuses.

The motions at the CMC meeting were scientific in their thinking and in the right direction. The main point at the moment is to first send a small force to destroy the Japanese grassroots organizations in Korea and do their best to bleed the Japanese. After hearing this, Chen Ke decided to let the Central Military Commission continue to make his own plans, and he had to return to the construction of the industrial system. However, Yan Fu stopped Chen Ke after the meeting, "Chairman Chen, I want to write a letter to Sa Zhenbing. ”

Yan Fu once served as the prime minister of the Beiyang government, and Beiyang soon sent Yan Fu to Europe for a "foreign visit". The People's Party also got some light on the way, and the navy members sent to Britain by the Workers' and Peasants' Revolutionary Army led by Yan Fu received short-term naval training in Britain, and these young comrades went to the warship as interns for a month. After returning from the UK, Yan Fu returned to continue his research on the navy. After all, the next battle was against the Beiyang government, Yan Fu didn't want to go to war with his old brothers, and there was no room for the navy to be used in the civil war. After being silent until now, Yan Fu finally spoke.

"Mr. Yan, don't worry." Chen Ke replied.

Seeing that Chen Ke refused so simply, Yan Fu was a little surprised, and he explained: "Sa Zhenbing is loyal to Yuan Shikai, but now that Yuan Shikai is gone, I don't think he can be truly loyal to Feng Guozhang." ”

"Sa Zhenbing may not be loyal to Feng Guozhang, but he is certainly hostile to our People's Party. And I don't want to force the current Beiyang Fleet to the point where it has no way out and has to surrender. That's not good for everybody. Chen Ke replied.

"Then why don't you get in touch with Sa Zhenbing now?" Yan Fu was even more puzzled.

Chen Ke said with a smile: "Then Mr. Yan might as well just tell Sa Zhenbing that we are going to send troops to North Korea." ”

At the meeting, Yan Fu had already decided on the plan of the People's Party to march into North Korea, and he remained silent at the meeting. The BJP's river flotilla was simply not able to participate in the military operation. At that time, the Beiyang Fleet was actually not bad in the First Sino-Japanese Naval Battle, at least the British commented that the Beiyang Navy had completed its mission. However, the Manchu army collapsed at the touch of a button in Korea, leading to a complete defeat in the war. At present, the Workers' and Peasants' Revolutionary Army did not have a navy at all, but it relied on its powerful army to launch an attack on the Japanese army entrenched in Korea with full confidence, and this fact made Yan Fu have mixed feelings.

After pondering for a while, Yan Fucai said: "If you can defeat North Korea, Sa Zhenbing will definitely be happy." Even if Yuan Weiting has knowledge underground, he will be relieved to come. ”

If someone else said that Yuan Shikai would praise the military victory of the People's Party, Chen Ke would definitely feel that person was a little hypocritical. However, when Yan Fu said this, Chen Ke did not feel abrupt at all. Whether it is Yuan Shikai, who has died, or Yan Fu and Sa Zhenbing, who are still alive, the defeat of the First Sino-Japanese War is an indelible wound in their hearts. If this wound is to be healed, it must rely on military victory.

"The twisted melon is not sweet, if Sa Zhenbing and the current Beiyang Fleet can't sincerely throw themselves into the People's Party, then I can only destroy them. No matter how bad it is, this is the only way to do it. Chen Ke didn't want Yan Fu to have any unrealistic ideas. Because the reason why the People's Party has not yet made a full-scale move in the south so far is not because it wants to let go of the three southeastern provinces controlled by Feng Guozhang. but is determined to settle accounts after the autumn. If Sa Zhenbing couldn't see the situation clearly, Chen Ke had no intention of surrendering Sa Zhenbing.

Yan Fu was a rather shrewd person, and when he heard Chen Ke say it so clearly, there was a look of unbearability on his face. When the People's Party kills people, it never uses the excuse that "XX is the enemy of the People's Party", but drags out the "enemy of the people" in the mode of a public trial meeting. After 412, almost all the landlords and gentry in the three southeastern provinces had the blood of the common people on their hands, and as long as the People's Party entered the three southeastern provinces, it was destined to have a larger storm of "repaying blood debts". Yan Fu knew very well that anyone other than Chen Ke who tried to stop this storm was destined to be torn to pieces by the storm of revolution first. Chen Ke, the only one who has the ability to stop this storm, is the one who started it.

"Then I'll write to Sa Zhenbing now." Yan Fu said.

After Yan Fu left, Zhang Yu stopped Chen Ke again, "Chairman Chen, will the British say anything recently?" ”

"Then it depends on how the Japanese cry to the British, right?" Chen Ke replied.

"Crying?" It took Zhang Yu more than ten seconds to figure out the meaning of this cry, and after thinking it through, Zhang Yu couldn't help laughing, "The Japanese threw off the British and went it alone, and now he still has the face to cry to the British?" ”

Chen Keran sneered, "Minister Zhang, this shows that you don't understand the Japanese. There are no strategists in Japan. Our People's Party will also play some tricks, but our strategic backbone will never be built on these tricks. But the Japanese are different, they are very speculative and opportunistic. Typical of those who want to make the most of all the opportunities they can take advantage of. If the Japanese were to complain to the British, they would never mention the matter of putting aside the British and doing it alone, but would tell the British that our People's Party was now trying to gain China's independence and liberation, and this independence and liberation were completely contrary to the interests of the British in global hegemony. So Japan paid such a price for the interests of the British, and it was up to the British to pull their brothers at this critical moment. ”

"Haha!" Zhang Yu couldn't help laughing, "It's really a model of opportunism, and the Japanese are telling the truth." ”

"So, the British must still be the same. Since they can't afford to meddle in Asian affairs now, they only fantasize about stabilizing the contradictions for the time being. Chen Ke didn't think the British could do anything more.

Zhang Yu nodded again and again, "I now understand why I want to exchange military technology with German prisoners." Originally, I thought we would be at a loss by doing this. But in the long run, taking advantage of a loss? ”

However, on the same day after Zhang Yu and Chen Ke laughed at the Japanese and the British, news came from the Wuhu area, and two warships flying Japanese flags approached the Wuhu area and shelled Wuhu. The artillery of the Wuhu side immediately returned fire, and at the same time, the mine units that had been preparing for a long time also launched a mine attack on the Japanese warship. The Japanese warships were also smart, and when they found out that the People's Party was immediately counterattacking, they quickly turned around and slipped away.

After facing a series of great victories against Japan, the members of the Military Commission of the People's Party were immediately outraged. Even Chen Ke was brought in from the training course for industrial cadres to continue the meeting.

"What is the attitude of the British?" Instead of blaming the Japanese, the comrades pointed the finger at the British. Theoretically, the Yangtze River basin was the territory of the British, and warships from other countries could not enter the Yangtze River without the permission of the British. Now that the Japanese warships have suddenly come to this surprise attack, the Workers' and Peasants' Revolutionary Army cannot but question what role the British played behind it.

The British Yangtze River Fleet has been awkwardly docked near Wuhan for several months, and this "existence" seems ridiculous, but if the British really completely indulged the Japanese, then the situation would change dramatically.

Chen Ke had not been involved in military management for nearly half a year, and he was a little surprised to encounter such a thing, but Chen Ke quickly returned to his basic state. In the 21st century, Chen Ke was also deeply angry because the Yankees flaunted their military might around China, but in some later discussions, many friends put forward a point of view: although the Yankees are suppressing China, the Yankees have maintained a worldwide operating system. Even if China topples the United States and dominates the Western Pacific, the costs and benefits it pays may not be cheaper than the world operating system maintained by the Yankees.

The BJP has always told the British to "maintain the status quo", but it is only the British who have built up this sphere of influence in Asia. For the BJP, the presence of the British on the Yangtze River is a barrier to ensure that no other country will intervene in the Yangtze River basin. There are not many comrades in the party who really fully understand this issue, so now the surprise attack of Japanese warships has caused a lot of shock to everyone.

But the comrades finally grasped the focus of the contradiction, and everyone directly tried to find out what the British were thinking, which was a very correct line of thinking.

As the Minister of Propaganda, Zhang Yu also undertook the work of diplomacy. Of course, all the comrades he noticed looked at him, and Zhang Yu did not twist his attitude, "I will contact the British, but the British may not be willing to tell the truth." ”

"Why?" Hua Xiongmao asked.

Zhang Yu thought about it slowly and said: "If these are really connived at by the British, then let's go to the British, the British, the British, will definitely be vague, what they want is this intimidating effect." If these were not connived at by the British, but by the actions of the Japanese themselves, then it means that the Japanese side is trying to drag the British. Then the British have no reason to explain it to us. We don't have a navy and can't really punish the British. What does the UK explain to us clearly? Do they prove that they can't even control their own little brother? ”

After listening to Zhang Yu's analysis, Hua Xiongmao's eyes lit up, "The British Yangtze River Fleet has not moved yet. ”

After hearing this inexplicable sentence, the comrades of the Central Military Commission were stunned at first, sooner or later, they gradually understood what Hua Xiongmao wanted to say. Whatever the attitude of the British, the next action of the British Yangtze River Fleet will be the reaction of the British to this matter.

"Ignore the reaction of the British, beat the Japanese until the British have to come out and make a clear statement." Chen didn't really think that the attitude of the British was important. The United States at the beginning of the 21st century was much stronger than Britain at the beginning of the 20th century, and it still could not hold out in Afghanistan. China's fate has never been in the hands of foreigners, only in China's own hands. In this regard, Chen Ke has always been so persistent.

"Then I'll just have to wait for the British to come to my door!" Zhang Yu said with a smile.

Chen Ke didn't smile, he just said calmly: "In China, it is natural that the British will come to our door!" ”

As soon as the words fell, the intelligence officer handed in the latest information, and a part of the ships of the British Yangtze River Fleet began to descend the river. This news made the comrades of the Central Military Commission look surprised. Chen Ke waved his hand, "Don't worry about them, just continue our own strategy!" ”

With the People's Party in control of Fufu from Hebei to Wuhan, Britain could finally rely on the People's Party's increasingly strengthened cable telegraph to deliver messages. The news of the Japanese warships breaking into the Yangtze River and shelling Wuhu was soon transmitted from the British concession in Wuhu to Wuhan and from Wuhan to Beijing. The British minister in Peking immediately ordered a part of the British Yangtze River Fleet to go to Shanghai, and in any case to prevent the Japanese fleet from continuing to do so.

Although the news of Japan's defeat in Tohoku had not yet reached the British, after the arrival of the Japanese fleet, the British minister was already well aware that the Japanese had lost the war in Tohoku. The reason why the Japanese fleet did this was nothing more than to pull the British into the water. Even if Britain had not sided with the Japanese, the attitude of the People's Party towards the British would have become greatly hostile. The BJP's hostile relations with the British, the recent gainers are certainly the Japanese.

The British minister did not even bother to summon the Japanese minister, and what the Japanese minister would say, the British minister could fully imagine. It is nothing more than how the rise of the BJP is bad for Britain. If asked about the Japanese envoy's Japanese warship entering the Yangtze River, the Japanese envoy would pretend to be stupid and say that he did not know. If the Japanese government were to be asked diplomatically, the Japanese government would certainly use the bureaucratic system against the British minister.

How to deal with Japan is a matter for the future, and the immediate priority is not to let the situation deteriorate further. After all, the Yangtze River valley is under the control of the British, and the Japanese warships unilaterally carry out military operations in the Yangtze River valley, especially when such unilateral actions harm British interests, and Britain absolutely cannot accept that this kind of thing will happen again.

"The latest order in Britain is for the People's Party to accept our bonds." Sir Humphrey discussed the latest situation with the Minister. The BJP's trade model of living within its means has brought unprecedented trade between the UK and the BJP, but it still cannot meet the current needs of the UK. The BJP's canned goods, furs, chemicals, and even industrial goods are all in demand in Britain at the moment, but Britain simply doesn't have that many goods to trade. The best way to do this would be for the BJP to accept British war bonds. But it is also the most difficult goal. The current relationship between the People's Party and the British is by no means friendly, and Sir Humphrey is well aware that if the British turn to support the People's Party's demands, then the contradictions between the two sides can be resolved immediately. However, this is also a condition that Britain will never accept.

The People's Party pursued China's independence and sovereign integrity, and once China successfully obtained these things, the British model of dominance in the Far East would change dramatically. Britain is unlikely to accept such a change. Therefore, even if you pinch your nose at the moment, you have to maintain the basic framework of the Anglo-Japanese alliance.

The British Minister understood this well, "The BJP has a deep understanding of the world situation. The real implication of such a tactful remark is that Britain is now unable to change the attitude of the BJP through intimidation. A China that knows the real situation in Britain will not be afraid of Britain.

"I always feel that Chen Ke has a lot of things he wants to solve, but he still refuses to say it. If we can talk to him about that, maybe we can solve these problems. "Sir Humphrey is no longer hostile to Chan, and a clever adversary may be better able to maximize the interests of both parties than a foolish collaborator.

"Sir, do you have any ideas?" There must have been a reason why the British minister knew Humphrey said so.

Sir Humphrey said with some hesitation: "I have discussed with Chen Ke about continuing to expand the volume of trade, and Chen Ke has made a very interesting suggestion. He hopes to be able to participate in palm oil production in Malaysia. ”

"Palm oil?" The British minister was taken by surprise.

"Yes, palm oil." Sir Humphrey didn't know much about palm oil, so he replied with little confidence. However, after the BJP's scientific and technological ability and vision have been proven many times, he has no prejudice against this.

"What exactly does Chen Ke want?" The British minister only wanted to know what Chen Ke wanted.

"Chen Ke wants to lease land in Malaysia to plant oil palm trees, and the palm oil produced will be shipped back to China."

"How much land does he want to rent? How much money are you willing to pay. The British minister simply stated what he was most concerned about.

Sir Humphrey replied in a very cautious tone: "He wants to be able to lease 1 million hectares of land for the cultivation of oil palm trees. ”

One million hectares is 10,000 square kilometers, which is 100 kilometers long and 100 kilometers wide. It is ridiculous and suspicious that the BJP would want to acquire such a large piece of land in Malaysia. The British Minister, however, did not address the subject, and bluntly asked Sir Humphrey: "How much is Chen Ke going to pay?" ”

Now, it was Sir Humphrey's turn to stammer.

"The British want to talk to us about renting land in Malaysia?" Chen Ke was also very surprised when he received this telegram. Palm oil is a good thing, fried instant noodles, and KFC McDonald's are all good oils. In the 21st century, Malaysia and Indonesia will be able to supply more than 20 million tonnes of palm oil per year. China is short of oil, and the People's Party has imported a large amount of coconut from the Philippines every year in recent years, and coconut oil has greatly supplemented the oil supply of the People's Party's base areas. If we can get the supply of palm oil again, instead of tens of millions of tons, we can get 5 million tons a year, and China's 500 million people can get 20 catties of palm oil every year. This is no small thing to joke about.

However, Chen Ke's first thought of the British's suggestion was not the possibility of the future, but the attitude behind the British's move.

"It is up to Comrade Lee Run-seok to negotiate with the British on the matter of renting Malay land to start a plantation." On March 7, 1916, the Hebei Provincial Party Committee received this telegram. After entering March, Beijing has also reached the time of spring flowers. No matter how bizarre this order is, the Hebei Provincial Party Committee has no intention of refusing.

It was also on this day that the 19th Division, which the Japanese army had trekked hard in Changbai Mountain, went through all kinds of painful experiences and finally met the guide troops who came to meet the Japanese army. The members of the "Government of the Republic of China," who had retreated with the 19th Division, shivered in the cold wind while feeling genuinely happy.

The terrible march in the mountains faced a lack of food, lack of food, and low temperatures. Every day, someone falls down and never gets up again. And every day there was a daily fear that the troops of the Workers' and Peasants' Revolutionary Army would catch up from behind and deal a fatal blow to this exhausted marching force. After joining up with the guide troops who had come to greet them, the people who had managed to escape their lives cheered together, despite the difference in language.