Liu Yimin took a sip of tea and continued: "You are unwilling to give us some of the equipment of the arsenal, I understand this, and I am not reluctant. However, there is a sentence that you must bring to Chairman Yan, saying that the heart of the original death will not die, and an all-out invasion of China is inevitable. Please prepare early, actively prepare for the war, and don't have a fluke mentality. You can't believe the nonsense of his classmates because he has studied abroad in Yuben. In the near future, a backbone enterprise such as the Taiyuan Arsenal, which has a bearing on the nation's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, will be able to produce at full capacity, expand its stocks, and distribute more weapons and ammunition to all units. After the accumulation of weapons and ammunition is completed, it is necessary to arrange for the demolition and relocation as soon as possible, so as to continue production in the rear area and support the all-people war of resistance. Transferred to Shaanxi, we welcome, want to transfer to Sichuan or Gansu national axe-controlled area, we organize escorts along the road to ensure safety. All in all, it just can't fall into the hands of Yu himself. ”

Chen Jingtang had completely listened to it at this time, and this young baby general originally thought about it like this, not to slander Shanxi, but to consider the overall situation of the future war, and he was also willing to let the arsenal withdraw to Sichuan and Gansu through Shaanxi. It's amazing, to have such a strategic vision, and to have such a mind, it's really remarkable. Wait, listen to what he's still saying.

Liu Yimin saw that Chen Jingtang was listening carefully, so he continued: "Shanxi has done a good job in people's livelihood construction in recent years, opening coal mines, iron mines, building iron and steel plants, machine factories, and building railways and highways, which can be regarded as relatively rapid development in current China. However, compared with the industrial level of the book, there is a big gap. What is the reason for this? Without him, there would be war in the country, the people would live in hardship, and a good market would not be formed. We are willing to do business with Shanxi, first, in order to solve the difficulties of the Red Army and develop Shaanxi. Second, it is also to form a common market with Shanxi, complement each other's advantages, and make the development of both sides faster. The purpose is to improve the lives of the common people and strengthen their strength against themselves. It is precisely because of this that we proposed not to ask you cash, but to ask you to give us some equipment and help us build some factories with basic surnames. In the future, after the start of the all-out war of resistance against Japan, across the Yellow River, Shaanxi will be safer after all, and can produce uninterrupted production and provide material support for our war of resistance against Japan. This is what I really think, not blackmail, Mr. Chen might as well discuss it with Chairman Yan. Of course, if you really don't want to, then give the money, and we can buy it somewhere else. ”

Chen Jingtang was born in the family of the four wealthy businessmen in Xin County, and has a deep understanding of the market, although he does not have Liu Yimin's advanced consciousness and theory, but he has rich practical experience and deep experience. Liu Yimin's words undoubtedly hit the bull's-eye, and they all spoke to his heart. He could not have imagined that there were such talented people in the Red Army who were well versed in market management, and that they were so far-sighted and completely for the sake of the country and the people.

I was moved in my heart, and I naturally spoke kindly. I only heard Chen Jingtang say slowly: "Captain Liu's knowledge and bearing have opened my eyes. I don't think there are many people in China today who are so sober, and I am very fortunate to have met such outstanding people on this trip. Please rest assured, Commander Liu, you take the money first, and it can be regarded as an agreement between the two of us. After I go back, I will report to Chairman Yan in a serious and detailed manner, and I must promote cooperation between the two sides. When the time comes, you will use the money to buy what you need in Shanxi. This is doing business, Chairman Yan's face is gone, and Shanxi will also earn a certain profit, and both parties are happy. I don't know what Commander Liu thinks? ”

Liu Yimin knew that at this time, many Chinese did not realize that he was going to invade China in an all-round way, not to mention ordinary people, even Chiang Kai-shek did not necessarily realize it. Even if the order is said to be within the political axe, opinions may not be unified. If he insisted on the equipment of Yan Xishan's arsenal, the old man must think that he was bullying him. Naturally, he knew the direction of history, but the authorities were confused, and no matter what they said, most people would not believe that they dared to invade China in an all-out way before the Lugou Bridge Incident happened. Alas, things have to be done slowly, it really can't be done, and in the future this money will be used to buy equipment in the USSR or the United States.

After thinking about it, Liu Yimin said to Chen Jingtang and Li Qing: "Then let's do it, you go through the formalities." After completing the formalities, Li Qing accompanied Mr. Chen to go around Xi'an and enjoy the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which was not easy. When leaving, troops were sent to escort Mr. Chen to a safe place. ”

Chen Jingtang was happy when he saw that the big thing had been negotiated, knowing that Liu Yimin was busy, and this was going to send off guests. After pondering for a while, as if he had made some decision in his heart, he stood up and said, "Commander Liu, I have a reluctant request below, and I ask you to agree." ”

Liu Yimin looked at Chen Jingtang suspiciously, thinking, what's the matter with this stubborn old man? He said, "Mr. Chen, please speak!" ”

Chen Jingtang shivered and took off a jade Buddha from his neck, and said: "Commander Liu, you are the best young man I Chen Jingtang have seen for so many years, I know you and talk to you, I really like it in my heart, and I have a sense of confidant." I really want to have a relationship with your peers, but the world is not pure, and we represent different interests, so I won't talk about this friendship. But at my age, it's hard to say how long I can live, and I'm afraid it's hard to see you again. I heard that you were newly married, and I have a jade Buddha here, the texture and workmanship are very ordinary, about two or three silver dollars, but because my mother gave birth to me when I wore it, I cherish it, and I have never left it in my life. I would like to present it to you as a friend to your newlywed. Please take it! After speaking, he handed the Jade Buddha to Liu Yimin.

Liu Yimin was dumbfounded when he heard this, did this old man forget that he was negotiating on behalf of Yan Xishan? How do you remember to give yourself a gift? It can't be a fever, right?

Seeing Chen Jingtang send the Jade Buddha to himself, Liu Yimin came back to his senses and hurriedly said: "No, no, our Red Army is disciplined, I can't ask for your gift." Besides, this thing is a memorial to you, how can you give it away easily? Mr. Chen: Hurry up and put it away. As he spoke, he stuffed the Jade Buddha into Chen Jingtang's hand.

Chen Jingtang saw that Liu Yimin didn't want it, his face was a little gloomy, and his voice unconsciously rose: "Do you think that I am the representative of Yan Xishan and don't want to have anything to do with me, so I won't accept it?" I have lived for more than 60 years, and no matter who I do it with, there is one thing I can say to the people of the world, that is, I have been innocent and upright all my life, and I have never done anything dirty. I met you newlywed, and I don't want to go with the ceremony, I don't want you to show favoritism, what are you worried about? Besides, it's not a valuable thing, and I haven't heard of someone being rejected for a wedding pleasure. Isn't my old man's face a face? ”

Li Qing sighed while listening, this person has to die more than people, and the goods have to be thrown away. Last time in Moutai Town, the corps commander inscribed a poem to the owner of Moutai liquor, writing the four words of the national liquor Moutai, and the proprietor would give the corps commander a dry share. This Chen Jingtang was noisy and noisy when negotiating with himself, and threatened to commit suicide from time to time, so that the corps commander said earnestly that he wanted to give the jade Buddha left by his mother to the legion commander as a wedding gift. Looking at the old man's posture, if the legion commander doesn't accept it, I'm afraid it will be another unhappy breakup. This agreement is about to be signed, and the 5 million compensation is about to arrive, so there can be no more accidents.

So, Li Qing hurriedly stood up and said, "Mr. Chen doesn't have to be angry, I took it for the commander of the legion." This gift shows that Mr. Chen has a correct understanding of our Red Army and regards us as worthy of contact, and we are very happy. Mr. Chen, thank you for your blessings to our Corps Commander. ”

After speaking, Li Qing took the Jade Buddha and put it in Liu Yimin's hand, and Chen Jingtang left with a sigh.

Liu Yimin felt that it was simply inexplicable, what would this negotiation opponent give him a gift for, and what would it look like when it was passed out? originally wanted Li Chengyi to catch up and return the Jade Buddha to Chen Jingtang, but after thinking about the tragedy of the old man's family in history, he didn't call Li Chengyi again. In case a historical tragedy is unavoidable, it is also a memento. However, since this old man is so cute, Liu Yimin thinks that he must save his family when the time comes, and he can't let the tragedy of Chen Jingtang's whole family being wiped out in history occur.

Thinking about it, Liu Yimin picked up the Jade Buddha and looked at it. This look is astonishing, the color of this jade is as white and pure as mutton fat, the oil head is heavy, the structure is fine, the water head is foot, it is a piece of Guanyin Bodhisattva statue carved with rare and rare mutton fat jade, it seems that there are some years, the carving is extremely exquisite, the knife technique is smooth and round, the Buddha statue is lifelike, it must be from the hand of a famous artist. Mutton fat and jade, plus such a first-class carver, if it is placed in its own era, it must be the treasure of the finale on the treasure appreciation program of the central station. This Chen Jingtang actually said that the texture and workmanship were average, and it could be worth two or three silver dollars, it seemed that he was afraid that he would not want it, and deliberately devalued the value of this heirloom, which was really well-intentioned.

Thinking about Chen Jingtang's family background again, he smiled dumbly, can the jade Buddha that the son of the Chen family, one of the four wealthy families in Xin County, wear all his life, is not a treasure?

Forget it, since he regards me as a confidant, if he blindly prevaricates and insists on retreating, it will look petty.

Liu Yimin hung the jade Buddha around his neck, and Shi Shiran went out of the office to find Hu Di.

Hu Di's negotiations with Ma De and Ma Pu went well, and Tsing Ma ransomed a total of 10,000 soldiers and militia members. When Liu Yimin came, Hu Di had just sent Ma De and Ma Pu away, and he still had a victory smile on his face.

Seeing the commander of the corps, Hu Di said excitedly: "Fortunately, I did not disgrace my mission, 10,000 prisoners, in exchange for 3 million yuan." Commander, how do I feel that I am particularly suitable for this job. But as soon as we negotiate with the Kuomintang, we can't fight them in the future, isn't this cutting off the source of funds? In the future, I will fight with myself, I don't know if there is such a chance. ”

Liu Yimin was amused in his heart, he couldn't imagine that this famous hero would say such a thing, it was unbelievable. He said: "Fight with myself, of course there is no such opportunity." The soldiers were all stupid and didn't know how to surrender, so we had to kill them all. However, if the sons and wives of the military officials are captured, they can be exchanged for ammunition or money. Since you have this interest, I will let you be responsible when the time comes. ”

Hu Di also thinks it's funny, why do you like to do this kind of thing? After laughing, he asked Liu Yimin: "Ma De and Ma Pu want to ransom the soldiers of Ma Hongkui's department, do you think it's okay?" ”

Liu Yimin thought about it, and then refused, he didn't want Ma Bufang's power to recover too quickly, it was a wolf, if he raised enough spirit, he would come out to eat people. However, Liu Yimin told Hu Di not to be afraid, once Ma Hongkui knew that Ma Bufang had redeemed the soldiers, he would also come to redeem him. After all, these are trained soldiers, and besides, Ma Hongkui needs these soldiers to go back and strengthen their strength, so that they can compete with Ma Hongbin for the dominance of Ningxia.

Hu Di immediately asked for instructions, can you notify Ma Hongkui?

Liu Yimin shook his head: "It's all a group of dogs, with very smart noses." ”

Hu Di had always been convinced of the judgment of the regiment commander, and he stopped talking.

In the evening, Liu Yimin, who was upset, invited Chen Jingtang to have a meal and asked Tang Xingying to toast Chen Jingtang. Taking advantage of the wine, Liu Yimin told Chen Jingtang that once the Anti-Japanese War started, he must transfer his family, whether he came to Shaanxi or Yan Xishan, and he must not be stubborn and put his family in danger.

Chen Jingtang knew in his heart that Liu Yimin really cared about him, so he drank three glasses in a row to express his gratitude.

After dealing with the compensation issue of Ma Bufang and Yan Xishan, and handing over all the funds to the central government, Liu Yimin wanted to go to [***], Zhou Enlai, Zhu De, and Chen Yun to ask if he had contacted the Soviet side and when he would talk to them about asking for support equipment.

At this time, the war came to an end, [***] was busy with the construction of political power in the base areas, Zhou Enlai was busy negotiating with the Kuomintang, and Zhu De and Liu Bocheng were brewing a plan for the reorganization of the whole army. Zhang Wentian led Chen Yun and Li Fuchun to take charge of the economic construction of the base area.

Thanks to Liu Yimin's suggestion as a reference, Zhang Wentian's work was in an orderly manner, and the province generally implemented the use of work for relief to repair roads, which solved the labor problem and allowed many poor people to have food to eat and survive the spring famine safely. The original factory in Xi'an is also in normal production, the market price is basically stable, and a few people are in full swing.

Liu Yimin first went to [***] and said that his idea was to get equipment from the Soviet Union for steel mills, power plants, chemical plants, machinery factories, and arsenals, so that the Red Army could produce its own weapons.

The reply was that the comrades of the Comintern had been allowed to negotiate with the Soviet side, and the Soviet side initially replied that it was willing to provide some arms and ammunition, and that the factory equipment was being negotiated.

Liu Yimin saw that there was no joy on [***] face when he spoke, so he tentatively said: "Chairman, is it not going well?" ”

[***] said: "They are talking, and it may not be going well for the time being." If it really doesn't work, just wait for Enlai to finish the negotiations here, and let him go to Moscow and talk to Comrade Stalin personally. ”

Liu Yimin was like a mirror in his heart, [***] at this time, in the minds of the leaders of the Comintern, was only a branch, and in Stalin's mind, I am afraid that his status was not high. Otherwise, there would not have been an eight-year war of resistance, and the Soviet Union gave Chiang Kai-shek so many weapons and only sent some books to Yan'an. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the reason why the Soviet Union helped us to build an industrial system was because our Party had already gained national power. This is not to blame Stalin for his short-sightedness, after all, the Red Army was weak at this time, and the legitimate political axe of China was still the political axe of the people of Nanjing, and exchanges between countries required the exchange of interests.

Seeing that the chairman had no intention of continuing to talk deeply, Liu Yimin had no choice but to stop this topic. Just as he was about to say goodbye, he saw [***] take out a few pieces of currency, saying that it was Mao Zemin and they made out the tickets, and asked Liu Yimin to put forward his opinions.

Liu Yimin took it and saw that it was similar to the border area ticket he had seen in the museum before he crossed over, the printing was very rough, and the face value of the ticket ranged from 100 yuan, 10 yuan, and 1 yuan.

Liu Yimin thought for a while and said to [***]: "Now that the base area has abundant financial funds and gold reserves, the faster the currency is issued, the better." However, this ticket is too rough to print, which affects the credibility. I suggest that the name of the currency should be RMB, and the front pattern should be printed with the heads of five professional figures of workers, peasants, businessmen, and soldiers, with a currency value of 10 yuan, five yuan, two yuan, one yuan, five jiao, two jiao, and one jiao, and another nickel coin is minted for five cents, two cents, and one cent, and the full set of coins is worth 18 yuan and eight cents. As for the ratio with the silver dollar, some comrades from the bank carefully calculated it. In short, we now occupy large cities, and this monetary policy must be stable, both to ensure the gold content and the security of the currency, to prevent the enemy from counterfeiting on a large scale and disrupting our economy. ”

After listening, he asked Liu Yimin to go back and redesign the ticket sample, and write a report for the central government to study.

Coming out of [***], Liu Yimin went directly to Zhang Wentian, Chen Yun, and Li Fuchun, and asked them what else they needed from the Seventh Army to help.

When Zhang Wentian, Chen Yun, and Li Fuchun saw Liu Yimin, they were as happy as seeing the God of Wealth.

Zhang Wentian directly asked him if Ma Hongkui's money was paid, Ma Bufang's money was paid, and Yan Xishan's money was also paid, who will pay the money next?

Li Fuchun said even more explicitly: "I said Comrade Liu Yimin, my commander of the army, you have done this thing beautifully, but you can't be proud, you have to continue to work hard." Don't worry, as long as you can get money, we will definitely be able to do a good job in Shaanxi's economy. I suggest you don't wander around if you're fine, and think about where else you can go to get some more. Building roads, schools, hospitals, factories, and water conservancy projects doesn't require money? Isn't it true that you are talking about afforestation, and you also have to think about buying tree seeds and seedlings? So, I can't think I've done a lot and stop doing it. ”

Comrade Chen Yun also joined in the fun, shouting that he was used to being poor in the past, and he was powerless to do something practical for the people. Now that the conditions are good, the masses in Shaanxi are waiting for a good time, but they cannot live up to the trust of the masses.

Liu Yimin laughed when he heard it, these three leaders simply regarded themselves as cash cows, as if they could drop a silver dollar with white flowers if they hugged and shook it. However, Liu Yimin still reminded the three leaders that the money should be used on the cutting edge, at least enough money should be set aside to buy equipment from the Soviet Union and the United States, arsenals must be built, and supporting power plants, iron and steel plants, and chemical plants must be indispensable. Only by building these factories will our soldiers be able to shed less blood on the battlefield.

Chen Yun said directly: "Don't worry about this, we know it in our hearts." With so much money seized along the way, your wish to set up an arsenal will definitely be satisfied. As long as the negotiation is good, you can withdraw it at any time. However, you'd better go somewhere to get some more money, now that the war is going to be armistic, you don't have a combat mission, you can't be idle. Hurry back and plan, choose a suitable goal, and do it again. ”

Zhang Wentian said eagerly: "If you do it again, then Liu Ying and I will make dumplings for you during the Chinese New Year this year, so that the two of you can sit at the table and enjoy Qingfu." What do you think? ”

Liu Yimin laughed, pointed at Zhang Wentian and said, "You are a member of the Standing Committee to make dumplings for me, don't you want to scare me to death!" ”

Zhang Wentian said seriously: "I am serious, as long as you get another sum of money, I will definitely fulfill my promise." Comrade Chen Yun and Comrade Fu Chun can testify. ”

Liu Yimin hurriedly said that it was okay, in order to eat the dumplings made by the two members of the Standing Committee of Zhang Da, he had to get some more money no matter what.

At this time, a few people were relieved, and they didn't care about Liu Yimin anymore, and went directly to calculate their project.

Liu Yimin smiled angrily in his heart, who is this, as soon as he agreed, no one would pay attention to him. As if they were owed in their previous life!

said yes, seeing that the three leaders were busy, Liu Yimin had no choice but to leave.

Back at the Legion Headquarters, Qian Zhuangfei found him and handed him a telegram and a letter.

As soon as Liu Yimin saw that it was Ni Hua's telegram and letter, he immediately led Qian Zhuangfei back to the office.

After taking a seat in the office, Qian Zhuangfei reported that the telegram had just been received, and that Ni Hua had sent it according to the call sign she had told her when she left; The letter had just arrived, and it came from the layers after getting the letter from Song Qingling through the underground party. The comrade who delivered the letter arranged to go to the canteen of the regiment headquarters for dinner, and if there was anything to ask, you could call him.

Liu Yimin said: "No need, he is just a stop in the letter transfer link, and he doesn't know anything." ”

Liu Yimin picked up the telegram and saw that it was a bank account number, and knew that Ni Hua had set up the company. I asked Qian Zhuangfei, did you show the content of the telegram to others? Report Week Vice Chair No?

Qian Zhuangfei shook his head.

Liu Yimin said: "In the future, Ni Hua's letters and calls will be highly confidential, and this is to protect our comrades. If I have read about the work, I can report it to the chairman, Vice Chairman Zhou, Commander-in-Chief Zhu, and Comrade Chen Yun, and remember to note the top secret. All correspondence is given to me and no one else is to be told. You send the telegram to the chairman and vice chairman Zhou immediately, and remember to hand it over to them personally. You should keep a good record of it yourself so that it is easy to query. ”

After Qian Zhuang flew away, Liu Yimin opened Ni Hua's letter.

What caught my eye was neat and beautiful English, and it was written: "Dear people, my love."

I've arrived in New York safely, so don't worry.

Columbia University, where I studied, is located in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York City, on the Hudson River, just north of Central Park.

Founded in 1754 by King George II's King's Charter and named King's College, the school is one of the oldest colleges on the American continent. After the American Reading War, it was renamed Columbia College in honor of Columbus, who discovered the American continent, and became Columbia University in 1896. Did you know that the current President of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt, graduated from this school?

Central Park, not far from the school, is the largest city park in the world, and the scenery is beautiful. I can go for a walk inside in my spare time. ”

(To be continued)