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Although he agreed to send snipers to Shanghai to participate in the Sino-Japanese spy war. However, Yang Tianfeng postponed the time by a month, because the snipers to be sent must go through urgent training before they can learn the skills of conducting special operations in the city.

Sniper assassinations in the city, which are of course different from field sniping. It's not just about choosing a position and shooting accurately, it's also about how to evacuate, and mastering how to use a pistol, hand-to-hand combat, climbing obstacles, and following in disguise.

The elites who have been trained with great difficulty, how can they be sent out casually, and they must always try to ensure their safety, Yang Tianfeng hopes that they can all return safely!

To this end, he selected six snipers to receive training from the special operations team, and asked Ma Yuming to send instructors to conduct some agent training for the six snipers. Then three of these six were selected as the most suitable and sent to Shanghai to carry out the mission.

However, this was not an important thing to delay his return home, and the reason why he temporarily stopped the idea of returning home was that a foreign devil with a military pass from the Military Commission of the Nationalist Government had already arrived in the Henan-Anhui border region in his capacity as a counselor of the US Embassy in China and an observer of the US military, and was conducting an inspection.

Carlson? When Yang Tianfeng searched for the information of this Yankee from his memory, he couldn't help but be a little surprised, shouldn't he have returned to the United States a long time ago?

There were doubts, but Yang Tianfeng quickly got rid of them, after all, history is only a reference now, and many people and things have changed.

As the first American* officer to extensively inspect China's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Carlson traveled thousands of kilometers, traveled through five provinces, inspected the anti-Japanese base areas behind enemy lines in North China, went to Yan'an, went to the front line in Xuzhou and Taierzhuang, and held talks and visits with many celebrities and generals of the Kuomintang and the Communist Party.

But Carlson is not too famous in history, and even though many people see him as a Roosevelt envoy because he served as the deputy commander of President Roosevelt's guard at the spa apartment in Georgia, Yang Tianfeng knew that Carlson had little effect on the war.

"Brother Yang, Chairman Jiang and Carlson met in Chongqing, and the conversation was not pleasant." Ma Yuming came here because of Carlson's matter, fearing that Yang Tianfeng would not pay enough attention to it, so he explained, "This inspection of the Henan-Anhui border region can be regarded as recommended by Chairman Jiang. Carlson postponed his return to China because of this, and he wanted to see what happened......"

After Carlson returned to Chongqing after his second inspection of the anti-Japanese base areas behind enemy lines, he approached Dong Hsien-guang, the Kuomintang's ****** vice minister in charge of international propaganda, and hoped that he would arrange an opportunity to meet with Chairman Chiang. With the help of the Presbyterian Church in the United States, Dong went to study at the University of Missouri and Columbia University in the United States.

Obviously, the Chiang couple also mistakenly believed that Carlson was playing the role of Roosevelt's envoy, with the hope of receiving all kinds of assistance from the United States, so they generously agreed. Who knew that in an hour-long conversation with Chiang, their meeting was not pleasant.

During the conversation, Carlson sincerely introduced his understanding of the Eighth Route Army, felt that the Eighth Route Army fought bloody battles in the occupied areas, and was a resolute anti-Japanese army, and did his best to appeal that the government should "put an end to the bloodshed between brothers in the past" and give assistance to the Eighth Route Army.

He told Chiang: "The Eighth Route Army was a new anti-Japanese force, and they fought against the Japanese invaders almost every day, but they were poorly clothed and fed, and urgently needed food, blasters, and ammunition for fighting tanks, especially medicine and bandages. Chairman of the Committee, I make a request on their behalf in the name of a soldier and ask you to provide them with assistance as soon as possible! ”

In addition to coldly thanking Carlson for his sympathy for China's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Chairman Chiang casually said that the Kuomintang's outstanding exploits in fighting behind enemy lines in the Henan-Anhui border region were compared with those of the Eighth Route Army, and then ended the conversation under the pretext that there was an important meeting.

Carlson naturally felt that words were not speculative, but he was an upright character, and he had been to Henan in July of 38, and he had a very bad impression.

At that time, Carlson saw the scene in Henan Province that the situation was very complicated, and the place he had to pass through was very close to the devils, and there were traitors and bandits. There were only a few motley contingents of the Kuomintang, and these motley corps sent a company to escort them. The escorting soldiers picked watermelons from the fields and ate them along the way, and they did not pay the people; marching and falling behind along the way; forcibly pull the masses to travel in large cars; Every time you pass through a village, you have to stop and sharpen your guns, find a shade to rest, and don't keep guard.

In response, Carlson complained to his companions: "I have safely crossed the enemy's line four times with the Eighth Route Army, which has always been one of the best in China, but now these people seem to want the Japanese to capture me." ”

It was precisely because Carlson had seen the fine traditions and combat experience of the Eighth Route Army and also understood the loose and corrupt of the Nationalist Army that he expressed deep doubts about the achievements of the Shandong-Henan-Anhui Border Region, the model area of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression behind enemy lines, as mentioned by Chairman Chiang, and the praise of the newspapers in the rear area. So, he decided to go on another expedition and postponed his return date for this purpose.

After Carlson returned to Chongqing, he often gave speeches to foreign journalists, missionaries, and some listeners, saying that the Eighth Route Army was the most combat-effective unit in China, knew best what it was fighting for, had the most democratic relationship between officers and soldiers, and had a fish-to-water relationship with the people. He also gave high marks to the generals of the Eighth Route Army and helped Snow and the New Zealander Louis? Alley promotes the movement of industrial cooperatives in China. Ma Yuming saw that Yang Tianfeng didn't seem to be interested, and then accentuated his tone, and said: "Especially the criticism of the national * army, this is very inappropriate, and it has a bad impact on the national government." ”

Yang Tianfeng smiled faintly and said, "Carlson's remarks should be beyond the limits of what is allowed as a diplomat, and it is very different from the view of the US Navy Department. I think he may have to pay for it, and maybe even end his military career. ”

Ma Yuming looked at Yang Tianfeng with some surprise, he really hadn't studied the views of the US Navy Department, and he was also surprised by Yang Tianfeng's judgment.

Yang Tianfeng pondered for a moment and continued: "Actually, you don't have to care too much about Carlson's words and deeds, he has little impact on the U.S. government. Of course, when he comes to investigate, I will take it seriously, and there is nothing to hide, except for some industries involving secrets. ”

"Brother Yang naturally doesn't need anything to hide." Ma Yuming nodded with a smile and said: "The politics, economy, and military affairs of the border area are all impressive. Brother Yang's mind and eloquence are even more important, and he will not be caught by talking nonsense like Jiang Dingwen. ”

"As for the relationship with the Eighth Route Army, Brother Yang still has to pay more attention, after all, the wind direction of the national government has changed." Ma Yuming finally reminded again.

Jiang Dingwen was a close confidant of Chairman Chiang, one of the Five Tiger Generals, commander of the 34th Group Army, and concurrently governor of Shaanxi Province. In Xi'an, Carlson not only saw Jiang Dingwen blocking the supply of military supplies to the Eighth Route Army, but also blocking the medical supplies delivered to the wounded and sick of the Eighth Route Army, and said words full of blood: "You know, we can't care if they die, we just want them all to die." ”

This was quoted by Carlson, which not only embarrassed Jiang Dingwen, but also made it difficult for the government to deal with it, so he had to pretend to be deaf and ignore it.

"I don't dare to say that the governance of the border area is perfect, but the title of a model district is still qualified." Yang Tianfeng said: "Since it is a model, why can't the government promote it? Isn't doing a good job in politics and economics a tremendous impetus to the military? In addition to the advantages in equipment, the treatment and physical problems of the national army are also important reasons, right? ”

"Speaking of the relationship with the Eighth Route Army, doesn't Brother Ma know the hardships of persisting in the War of Resistance in the occupied areas?" Yang Tianfeng's face became serious, "I have already done my best to deal with devils, and I still have to fight with the Eighth Route Army, can the Henan-Anhui border region have time for stable development?" I have already made a detailed report to the government on the situation in the border areas, and I am confident that the government will understand my approach. ”

"Of course, the government understands Brother Yang's hard work." Ma Yuming hurriedly explained: "Since the border area is a model, it is natural to hope that it will last for a long time. At the cost of a small amount of materials, Brother Yang was able to make the Eighth Route Army drive away and reduce the pressure on the north, which was also a clever strategy. Of course, this, this limit, must be mastered. ”

You don't understand me, and no one can see through me. What is willing to drive, you don't understand the Eighth Route Army.

Yang Tianfeng sighed in his heart, sighed deliberately, and said, "Those who know me, Brother Ma." The border area has developed to such a scene today, and Yang has really helped Brother Ma a lot! ”

"Brother Yang is polite." The smug look on Ma Yuming's face flashed, and he waved his hand and said humbly: "Meager power, meager power, I really dare not take it." ”

Yang Tianfeng pointed to Ma Yuming with a smile and said, "Brother Ma is so modest, but my brother keeps asking for it, I should be ashamed!" ”

"You and my brother, if you have something to say, you don't have to see outside." Ma Yuming expressed it very affectionately.

Yang Tianfeng nodded and said, "Then I'm welcome." Within three months, I needed three high-power radios, one in Shanghai, one in Macau, and one here. Those in Shanghai and Macao had to trouble Brother Ma and the military commanders to help smuggle them over. ”

Ma Yuming thought for a moment and said, "Brother really can't be the master of this matter, but the above should meet the requirements of the elder brother, right?" ”

"If you agree or not, Brother Ma should bother more!" Yang Tianfeng didn't seem to be in a hurry, and after a change of words, he said: "There is also the enemy situation in Shandong, and I also need a lot of help from the military commanders." ”

"Brother Yang is going north?" Ma Yuming asked casually, and seeing that Yang Tianfeng seemed to be smiling and did not answer, he couldn't help but smile knowingly, "There is no problem with this, it will definitely be collected in a lot and detail." ”

Are you really going north? Yang Tianfeng is not very sure, but the threat from the north may be something that will have to be taken seriously in the future. Tada Jun and Okamura Ningji, one is more cunning and vicious than the other, and the Eighth Route Army may not be able to resist it.

Whether the New Seventh Army passively waits for the devils to slowly press to the doorstep, or strives to take the initiative to expand and stabilize the peripheral areas of the base area and ensure that the core areas are not disturbed, Yang Tianfeng will also make a decision according to the situation. But if he is prepared, he must be prepared in advance so that he will not be caught off guard.

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Carlson has experienced the inevitable twists and turns and changes of an American. As far back as 1927, when he first arrived in Shanghai, he was full of Caucasian stereotypes and treated the Chinese with contempt. However, his stay in China, especially the living and flaming reality of fighting against the Japanese invaders, made him change his position and perspective.

Such a change shows that Carlson is an honest and decent military man, not a politician. For such a person, Yang Tianfeng will not pay too much attention to politeness and politeness, and even in the eyes of many people, he is very slack.

In addition to the secret arsenal and other industries, Yang Tianfeng only sent a few escorts to accompany Carlson to investigate, and did not even go to meet Carlson in person. But Yang Tianfeng knew what Carlson had learned in China and how to do what he liked.

Half a month later, Carlson completed his inspection and had a meeting with Yang Tianfeng. At this time, Carlson had basically seen the general situation in the border area, and was specially arranged by Yang Tianfeng to observe two small battles. An ambush and a stronghold were all attended by special combat teams, which were well prepared and fought quite smoothly.

"I fought in the First World War, and it was nothing more than squatting in the trenches and shooting guns, you fight, I fight. Soldiers are like machines, they don't use their brains at all, and they are very boring. Later, I saw the Eighth Route Army's style of fighting, which was really flavorful, very artistic, fighting a war, and thinking about many issues on the other hand, not only focusing on military affairs, but also engaging in politics, economy, and culture, which I had never seen or heard of. Carlson doesn't like to be polite, and after meeting Yang Tianfeng, he went straight to the point and talked about his views and feelings, "Your methods are also very clever, I see that the people in the border area are relatively stable, and the army is also very strong." ”

"Compared with the Eighth Route Army, your weapons and equipment are much better, and your tactical style of play is also sharper and more professional." Carlson was deeply impressed by the battle he observed, and did not hide his expression of appreciation, "This is more ferocious than the Eighth Route Army's 'hit and run' tactics, and it will do more damage to the Japanese." Of course, the main thing is the difference in weapons and equipment. If the Eighth Route Army has half of your firepower......"

The "fans" of the Eighth Route Army! Yang Tianfeng listened patiently, bowing his head slightly from time to time, and waited until Carlson finished speaking, then slowly spoke: "Mr. Ka has observed very carefully, and most of the conclusions are correct. One of the words is well said, and that is professional. Professionalism means finesse and accuracy, and my troops are really working towards that, and that's what I'm asking for. To put it simply, this is an advanced form of guerrilla warfare, which is more advanced and requires higher quality of weaponry and personnel. (To be continued.) )