Ouyang Jian disembarked at the Wuchang Wharf, and the group entered the business district, through the bustling, crowded streets, and stood in front of a porcelain shop. There was no change in the porcelain shop back then, but Gao Guoying's business was already large-scale, and the porcelain shop was just a façade. At present, Gao Guoying's trading group is spread across various fields, and selling porcelain is just one of them.

After the Communist Party took control of Jiangxi, its porcelain trade increased by leaps and bounds. There is no doubt that Gao Guoying's trading group became an agent of industrial products in the Jiujiang region, and his trading expanded rapidly, extending its tentacles to Sichuan, the north and even the west. At present, it is gradually forming a scale in Nanjing and Shanghai.

Ouyang Jian looked at the porcelain shop for a moment, and the past came to his heart, feeling a trace of warmth. "What porcelain does the guest officer need, the porcelain in our store is of the highest quality, and the quality is high, such as a fake compensation of ten." A young man in the store greeted him warmly. "May I ask where you are the shopkeeper? I am a merchant from Jiujiang, and I have a deal to negotiate in person. "The guy was shocked to hear that the merchants from Jiujiang did not dare to slack off, and immediately went in to report. After a while, Gao Guoying hurriedly walked out, and was taken aback when he saw Ouyang Jian, and he didn't know what to call it for a while! ”

"Don't come to the shopkeeper Gao, my brother is not a tribute to come to visit!" Ouyang Jian clenched his fists. "Haha! Old friend turned out to be you, please come in! Gao Guoying was surprised when he entered the discord: "Chief of the General Staff, I didn't expect you to come to Wuhan, it's too dangerous!" "Brother Gao, this time I went to the Shaanxi and Gansu base areas, passing through Wuhan via Chongqing, no one knows my whereabouts, you can put your heart in your stomach."

"Time flies so fast for 6 years, it's not what it used to be, you're a big boss now!" "Brother Ouyang, I am willing to return to the base area, that is the hot life. Did you come to Wuhan on an important mission, otherwise you wouldn't have stayed in Wuhan? ”

"It's an important task, I want to learn more about the situation of the underground rangers, is Hao Tianzhu here?" "He is not in Wuhan and is in Shanghai, and now this kid has joined the Green Gang, and his staff has grown to more than 200 people. The entire underground rangers grew to 500 people. 200 in Shanghai, 200 in Nanjing, and 100 in Wuhan. ”

"Well done guys, I've drawn up an Underground Rangers action plan, which is now being implemented. First of all, I would like to make it clear that this action plan cannot have anything to do with the Jiangxi side, and it is completely an act of the rivers and lakes. ”

"Brother Ouyang, I came to Wuhan in person to lay out, which shows that this action plan is very important, and let's talk while eating at noon!" During the banquet, Ouyang Jian continued the previous topic and said: "According to the indications, the Japanese army is stepping up preparations, and it is very likely that war will break out in two years, which is inevitable, and from now on we must prepare for the Japanese army's full-scale war of aggression against China." You told Hao Tianzhu that the number of underground einsatzgruppenmen should be expanded to 1,000 in succession, 500 in Shanghai, 300 in Nanjing, and 200 in Wuhan. ”

"What is the purpose of the operation?" "From now on, Hao Tianzhu's underground task force is required to secretly investigate the business and residence of Japanese expatriates in Shanghai, Nanjing, and Wuhan. On the surface, these Japanese expatriates are legitimate businessmen, but in fact, they are all serving the Japanese Empire and serving Japan's war of aggression against China. The Japanese nationals concerned should be registered and prepared in preparation for the unified action. "Investigate the Japanese? Attack the Japanese! Gao Guoying's face was grim and his expression was serious.

Ouyang Jian also said with a stern face: "Once the Japanese army launches a full-scale war of aggression against China, it will be a contest between the two nations. ”

"I decided to secretly detain Japanese nationals, and this is also a legitimate means. As soon as war broke out, we acted swiftly to seize all Japanese nationals and confiscate all their property within our means. ”

"Where are the Japanese nationals detained?" "Brother Gao, you know in your heart that the party's policy does not allow us to do this, so I will use the underground special forces to complete this task. I plan to detain all the Japanese nationals in Chongqing and hand them over to the Nationalist Government in the future. I will cut off the retreat of those appeasement and surrender factions and create trouble for them. ”

"Brother Ouyang, this is going to violate discipline!" "I will bear the responsibility, for the interests of the country and the nation, personal honor and disgrace do not matter!" "Brother Ouyang, you can't take this responsibility, if something goes wrong, I will take responsibility." "Okay, the problem is not so serious, the specific action has to wait for the outbreak of war, and the timing must be just right."

Ouyang Jian knew in his heart that after the July 7 Incident, the Nationalist Government formulated a plan to detain Japanese nationals, but this plan was obtained by Japanese intelligence agencies. At that time, the Japanese expatriates living in Wuhan, Nanjing, and Shanghai suddenly fled like crazy, so that people who did not know the truth did not know what was happening.

The Nationalist Government's information on the seizure of Japanese nationals was leaked, and the purpose of trying to blackmail the Japanese army into attacking was aborted. At that time, the important person in the Japanese army to obtain this information was Nanzao Yunzi, and at that time, Nanzao Yunzi was already a prisoner of Ouyang Jian. Even if there is no Nanzo Yunzi, this plan will be obtained by the Japanese intelligence agencies. Given the erosive and corrupt lives of Kuomintang officials, there is no doubt about the leakage of intelligence.

Ouyang Jian's implementation of this action is also to make up for the regret of the national government, which is right in the middle. At that time, a large number of Japanese expatriates were taken to Chongqing, and the Japanese would consider it an act of the Nationalist Government. At that time, the Nationalist Government will use Japanese nationals to make a fuss, and Ouyang Jian wants such a result.

In addition, the seizure of Japanese nationals and trading companies can obtain a large amount of floating wealth, which not only cuts off the source of intelligence for the Japanese army, but also has a deterrent effect on the Japanese government, killing two birds with one stone. The seizure of nationals from enemy countries is not a big rebellion. After the war between Japan and the United States, the U.S. government imprisoned Japanese expatriates living in the United States in concentration camps.

The United States prides itself on being a democratic, free and civilized world, and when the nation and country are faced with disasters, it is understandable that interests come first. Therefore, Ouyang Jian was not worried that the detention of Japanese nationals would cause an unfavorable situation.

"Brother Ouyang, I personally planned this action!" "I think it's safe to hand over the action plan to Hao Tianzhu, and your main focus should be on business, just provide funds. This time, I negotiated with Liu Xiang in Chongqing and deepened the cooperation between the two sides. In the future, if the situation is unfavorable, you will have to retreat to Chongqing, and the next step is to set up a point in Chongqing and prepare in advance. "Brother Ouyang, if war breaks out, it won't be safe to reach Wuhan?"

"It's hard to say, it's better for us to prepare in advance, even if it's a rainy day. Before leaving from Sichuan, I recommended you to Liu Xiang in my private capacity, and your identity is my friend. At that time, Liu Xiang will take care of you, and the weapons and ammunition sold to Liu Xiang in the future will pass through your hands, and Liu Xiang will trust you even more. In the next three years, your key trade will be Sichuan and Northwest, and a stable transportation line will be formed between Jiujiang, Sichuan and Northwest. I said that Wuhan is very variable, and you have to open up a land transportation line from Jiujiang to Yichang, which is your task. ”

"Brother Ouyang, do you mean that once the war starts, Wuhan may be lost?" "Wuhan is an important strategic point in the hinterland of the south of the Yangtze River, and the Japanese army wants to seize it 100 percent. It can also be said that once the Japanese army launches a full-scale war of aggression against China, it will definitely attack like a storm, and we can only resist step by step, exchanging space for time. As soon as the Japanese front was stretched, his attack power would be exhausted. As a weak side, a strategic retreat is also an effective means of resisting a strong adversary. ”

At present, Lao Chiang's mind is not focused on preparing for war, but pinning his hopes on the Japanese army not to attack, hoping that the great powers will balance Japan. Once the Germans stir up trouble in Europe, the United States, Britain and other congresses will have no time to take care of China. With the Germans as an example, the Japanese army would not be able to bear it. At present, the Japanese army did not dare to move, because Germany had not yet become a climate in Europe. As far as I know, Germany is expanding its army, Hitler was a war maniac, he wants to avenge the shame of the European war, the cruel war is not far away, time is too precious for us! ”

"At present, the situation in the northwest is stable, and I am ready to set up a point in Xi'an." "Xi'an doesn't need it, the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningbo Border Region will do business and set up factories in Xi'an, and you can trade with them in the future. In the future, you should focus your main energy on Sichuan, which will become a stable rear during the war, and this is another purpose of my visit to Wuhan. Originally, I wanted you and Hao Tianzhu to go back to Jiujiang, but there are too many eyeliners of the military commander and the central commander, and you and Hao Tianzhu must not be exposed. As for the action plan, I have drawn up a detailed plan, you can hand it over to Hao Tianzhu, and your task is to meet his expenses. ”

"I want to know, if Wuhan is not guaranteed in the future, will Yichang be safe?" "You can rest assured that even if the Japanese army occupies Wuhan, it will not be possible to launch an attack on Yichang. If the Japanese army wants to plot against Sichuan, it must occupy Guangxi and Yunnan, Yichang is not a military point, and the Japanese army will not use troops stupidly and meaninglessly. Now it's all hypothetical, and it's always good to have a few extra hands, even if you plan ahead. "Brother Ouyang, your overall view is admirable, and you have never miscalculated, I trust your judgment."

"Senior brother, the conversation between us is confidential and cannot be let anyone know!" "Understood!" "What is the current sales of industrial and daily necessities produced in Jiujiang?" Ouyang Jian changed the topic and made the conversation easier.

Speaking of business, Gao Guoying's eyebrows flew and said: "I didn't expect Jiujiang to develop so well, there are a variety of daily necessities, pots and pans, toothpaste and toothbrushes. Everything from buttons to nails. At present, the daily necessities produced in Jiujiang are selling very well, especially the northern merchants, and our goods are in short supply. ”

"Although 7% of the profits are handed over, I am still very rich." "It looks like I'm going to fight the local tyrants!" "How much do you need?" "I personally don't need money, you send someone to Shanghai to buy a few cars, and send them to Yunshui County before the end of the year, when the central head will inspect Jiujiang, I will prepare gifts for them."

"No problem, I'll send someone to buy it immediately!" "Brother Gao, we have been chatting for a long time, why didn't we find out about my sister-in-law and my child?" "My wife and children were sent to Nanchang by me, and the two girls went to middle school, and they must be allowed to receive progressive ideological education."

"I'm single again, but I have to pay attention to my body!" "I'm used to it, and now everyone in the buying and selling circle knows that my wife can't get on the stage, and it won't arouse suspicion." "Again, your task is to do business and make money, and you should not participate in political activities, let alone develop members of the organization." "This is your request, how can I take a step beyond the thunder pool."

"I heard that Hao Tianzhu is married!" "Yes, my wife is from Wuhan, and now the child is 2 years old! If you hadn't given the order, this kid wouldn't have started a family. ”

Ouyang Jian stayed in Wuchang for 5 days, learned about the situation of the underground Einsatzgruppen in detail, and carefully laid it out. When Ouyang Jian set foot on the land of Jiangxi in Jiujiang, it was already mid-November.

Winter begins to envelop the land south of the Yangtze River, but Jiangxi is still lush with leaves, green and full of vitality. It has been half a year since he left Yunshui County in June, and the call of "hometown" has suddenly become strong, and Ouyang Jian has a feeling of returning to his heart like an arrow.