In the following days, Li Guang went straight from Nanjing to Jiujiang, loaded nearly 2,500 tons of tungsten ore, and then went straight down the river to Shanghai. This amount far exceeds the value of 400,000 oceans, but now that war is about to start, it will be difficult to sell even more ore in the future. Therefore, the navy was very generous, and once gave the surname of tungsten ore worth millions. What's more, there is also Zheng Xuechang who accompanied him, isn't it?

By the time the Ariana entered the Huangpu River and docked at the concession wharf, it was already the evening of August 12, 1937.

Shanghai, since modern times, has been China's economic, cultural, financial and shipping center, and has always occupied the top spot in China's economy. And it was his brilliance that attracted the attention of many foreign powers, and the Western powers have always wanted to include Shanghai in their pockets. And now it has attracted a hungry wolf - Yuben.

In the past few days, the situation on the battlefield in China has changed dramatically. On 9 August, two officers and men of the Marine Corps stationed in Shanghai drove into the Hongqiao Airport to carry out an armed provocation and were shot dead by Chinese security forces. Using this as an excuse, the Chinese army blackmailed the Chinese political axe to withdraw from the Shanghai security forces and also increased troops in Shanghai. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the Hongqiao incident: "China will never give up any part of its territory, and in the event of aggression, it can only respond with its natural right of self-defense." ”

Captain Alfred did not know that the war was coming, and he went to the concession docks only to refuel and had already cleaned the hull of the ship. And Li Guang, out of an indescribable guilt, was willing to stay in Shanghai for two more days, and did not say anything to remind him.

When the Ariana docked at the wharf, not far from the 16-ppu wharf, the Chinese side had already sunk 16 ships in the Huangpu River, blocking the way for the warships to go up the Huangpu River.

The sinking of merchant ships, a weak country's helpless defensive method, is also the only feasible move for the Chinese commander. But what is even more infuriating is that the Chinese commander can only sink the ship upstream of the 16th Pu pier. If the effect is concerned, it is undoubtedly better to wreck a ship at the mouth of the Huangpu River. However, China was already at war with the Yue army at this time, and it also had to take into account the British and American concessions in the concessions. If a ship was sunk at the mouth of the Huangpu River, it would be difficult for the ships of the great powers to enter the Huangpu River. Of course, the Ariane could not enter the Huangpu River.

This kind of consideration caused the Chinese army to invisibly suffer huge losses. After all, the army has the third navy in the world, and the smooth waterway of the Huangpu River is undoubtedly beneficial to the party. Li Guang, a military layman, can see it, let alone Zheng Xuechang, a petty officer.

The two of them were furious, and all the foreign devils and crew members went to have fun, and the two were not interested, and they walked listlessly on the streets of the concession.

What Li Guang didn't know was that today, that is, on the 12th of December, the ship Ariane had just passed through Jiangyin, and the Chinese navy had already sunk dozens of warships in Jiangyin to block the Yangtze River to prevent the Chinese army from going up the river.

Zheng Xuechang suddenly said: "I plan to stay, even if I fight with my infantry brothers." ”

Li Guang was in the same mood as Zheng Xuechang at this time, but at this moment he couldn't let Zheng Xuechang stay. Li Guang said: "Have you seen the warship of the Wusongkou Army? If we had a submarine, what would it be like? ”

Several warships of the army were cruising slowly at Wusongkou, and the Ariana could see clearly before entering the Huangpu River. In that state, if there is an ambush by a submarine, it is definitely not difficult to sink one or two.

Zheng Xuechang said: "It's a pity that the Navy doesn't have submarines at all, I heard that several German submarines were ordered, but I don't know when the delivery will be." ”

"I'm going to build my own submarines." Li Guang said very resolutely.

Looking at Zheng Xuechang's skeptical eyes, Li Guangdao: "Believe me, if I can build a torpedo, I can build a submarine." ”

No wonder Zheng Xuechang is suspicious, you must know that submarines are going to be considered a high-tech product these days, and there are not many countries in the world that can build them. Li Guang no longer concealed his plan at this moment, revealed another complete set of submarine drawings from there, and told him about his plan for the War of Resistance. Then he said: "I need professional officers, I hope you can stay and help me, I believe that one day, we will drive Chinese warships on the sea to fight the Chinese army." ”

Zheng Xuechang was obviously moved by Li Guang's words, on this night, it was not Li Guang's high level of foolishness, but Zheng Xuechang desperately wanted to have a warship, even if it was a submarine that Zheng Xuechang did not attach great importance to.

This night, Li Guang slept very unsteadily. Before leaving Shanghai, he had another very important thing, there were thousands of tons of food on board. He wants to give all these things to the sons and daughters of China on the battlefield. Although there is no shortage of food in the current Chinese army, this is a little bit of my own heart.

And after Zheng Xuechang's reminder, Li Guang still has to recruit some personnel.

As early as 12 August, General Zhang Zhizhong, commander of the Shanghai garrison, led Wang Jingjiu's 87th Division and Sun Yuanliang's 88th Division into Shanghai.

By the early morning of the thirteenth day, the whole of Shanghai knew that there was going to be a war.

After Li Guang got up, he didn't hear the sound of cannons. It's just that there are more people in the concession, and many Chinese have poured into the concession to escape the war.

At this moment, Li Guang was very puzzled by China's procrastination style. The troops of the two divisions were stationed in Shanghai, and the movement was so loud that even the common people knew that there was going to be a war, and the Chinese army did not immediately launch an attack.

This is purely to arrange the time for Yue himself to build a fortress and arrange defense, you must know that he is only three or four thousand troops in Shanghai.

He didn't know that Zhang Zhizhong, the general of the Chinese army who was now in charge of the Shanghai operation, was actually very depressed, and that according to the deployment of the Chinese army, the Hongqiao Airport would be the ninth day, and the Chinese army could immediately enter Shanghai after killing two Syrian troops who had broken into the airport.

However, Chairman Chiang went so far as to take into account the British and American powers, and even went so far as to engage in a lawsuit with Yue himself, arguing about what responsibility. The purpose is only to win the sympathy and support of Britain and the United States and other countries.

Because of this political reason, the result was a two-day delay in vain, and it was not until the morning of the 12th that the troops entered Shanghai.

In this way, the army has been given two days to prepare, and now the area defended by the army is already densely packed with fortresses, and the marines of the army have even mobilized the expatriates of the army, and the distribution of guns has also been added to the army.

Li Guang's Sixteen Pu Wharf is not far from the Huishan Wharf controlled by the Yue army, only two or three kilometers, and Li Guang can clearly see the movement of the Yue army in the telescope. Several warships are now cruising the Huangpu River, with huge guns pointed at the city.

Li Guang doesn't know much about the history of the Battle of Songhu, but he remembers it clearly. Now that he is at this moment, he has a delusion, is it a mistake? Although the whole of Shanghai was shrouded in war clouds, by the time Li Guang finished breakfast, the clock was already pointing to eight o'clock, but there was still no cannon sound, and even the sound of gunfire could not be heard.

Just as Li Guang had finished breakfast, a Chinese businessman approached the Ariane. The businessman's information was really well-informed, and he actually knew that Li Guang had nearly 1,000 tons of food here.

What is worth in troubled times? Gold and grain. Since the Chinese army entered Shanghai, the price of grain has risen by 50 percent in one day. Li Guang didn't want to make money with the grain at all, so he immediately rejected the businessman, saying that all the food would be donated to the Chinese soldiers or disaster victims free of charge, and would not be used for sale.

Subsequently, several businessmen came to the door one after another, and they were all sent out by Li Guang.

Just when Li Guang was impatient with these businessmen, another big man appeared. Li Guang just looked at the post and stood up in shock.

Du Yuesheng. This is a post sent by Du Yuesheng. This is too famous in later generations, the boss of the Shanghai Youth Gang, and the patriotic black club. And Li Guang even knew a surprising identity of this black society, the vice president of the Red Cross Society of China. This part-time job is really difficult to accept without a little imagination.

This is also Li Guang saw this rumor on the Internet in later generations because of the Red and Cross scandals exposed by the Sister Guo incident. But soon, Li Guang knew that this was not a rumor.

Du Yuesheng came to the door in person, just to donate food as Li Guang said, and he reported himself to be the vice president of the Red Letter Society.

Li Guang was still in the mentality of a small man at this time, and he felt very strange about this black club boss doing charity. But Li Guangke is not arrogant enough to offend this black and astringent club boss, and it is not easy for him to leave a name in history. But Li Guang will not let these foods be used as a tool to make money because of his name.

At this moment, Li Guang already knew that the price of domestic grain was four times that of Uruguay. Even if the shipping cost is high, there is still a considerable profit from shipping to China, and there will be no loss.

The nearly 1,000 tons of canned and compressed dry food on board were worth only $5,000 in Uruguay, and 50,000 silver dollars, or about $25,000, in Shanghai.

In people's impressions, Du Yuesheng was the boss of the Shanghai Tang Black Society during the Republic of China, while the Red and Cross Societies were global charities. In this case, how could Du Yuesheng serve as the vice president of the Red Cross Society of China and carry forward the Red and Cross spirit of "humanity, fraternity and dedication"?

Among the three tycoons in Shanghai, Du Yuesheng can be a man. He often used the ill-gotten gains from opening casinos and selling opium and chips to socialize with the upper echelons of society and to help the lower strata of society. Over the years, he has always bought a large number of medicines to prevent infectious diseases and sent them to his hometown in Pudong for free distribution. In the event of a natural disaster, he wants to organize relief and relief; In the event of a labor dispute, he will defend the interests of the workers.

Whether this kind of trick or hypocrisy, it has brought him great fame and prestige.

And the first time they met, Li Guang's impression of this big guy changed. Du Yuesheng is not the kind of black and astringent image with a face, but a thin old man, not tall, about fifty years old, wearing a blue satin robe, holding a fan in his hand, and his appearance is polite. If you don't know the background of this person, it's hard to believe that this is a world-famous "No. 1 gang leader in the world." ”

After Li Guang bowed his hand, he invited Du Yuesheng into the captain's cabin. Du Yuesheng is not like the legend of hugging back and forth, he has only four bodyguards with him, and only one of them enters the cabin.

Du Yuesheng's words were gentle, and he praised Li Guang very much. The big guy touts others, which will only make the person concerned feel flattered, and will not reduce the identity of the big guy. Du Yuesheng is a visible person.

Li Guang still remembers the Red Society in later generations, so he naturally doesn't dare to believe the other party easily, not to mention that this is the real Black Society.

"Excuse me, how does Mr. Du ensure that these foods can be delivered to the soldiers?" The implication is that it can't be sold to make money.

The bodyguard next to him was very dissatisfied when he heard this, and said: "My grandfather is in Shanghai, and his name is a gold signboard." ”

Du Yuesheng just glanced back at the bodyguard, and the bodyguard immediately stopped talking. He didn't show anger, but said, "I have a list of the board of supervisors here, as well as a detailed list of the disposal of donations and materials, please take a look at it." ”

Li Guang took the list and just glanced at it, he didn't know the weight of the celebrities on it. But Du Yuesheng's attitude made him believe that Du Yuesheng himself would not take the opportunity to get rich, not to mention tens of thousands of oceans, I am afraid it is not in the eyes of this person. And Du Yuesheng himself came to show this person's attitude. The situation is urgent, and Li Guang actually doesn't have the extra energy to deal with this kind of thing personally.

So he said: "There is Mr. Lauddo in this matter, please forgive me for being rude." ”

Just then, gunshots were heard in the distance. The war began.

Li Guang's heart sank, and he immediately ran to the porthole to watch. The warships of the Yue army were ready at this moment, and the barrels of the cannons were raised high.

The gunfire gradually intensified, but the Chinese army did not open fire. At this time, the warship roared. Li Guangkan's fists were clenched, and his eyebrows were raised angrily.

In the Huangpu River, there are only destroyers and shallow gunboats of the Chinese army, and the caliber is not very large, but dozens of cannons fire in a salvo is earth-shattering. Li Guang watched a puff of smoke rise in the distance, and at least tens of thousands of square meters of buildings collapsed.

From a distance of several kilometers, Li Guang could feel the vibration on the boat. At this moment, Du Yuesheng stood at the porthole and said, "It's arrogant." ”

Li Guangdao: "If the blood debt is repaid, he said that our warships will definitely bomb Tokyo." Snow is a shame today. ”

Du Yuesheng said: "Our army still takes too much into account, and most of those houses are still Chinese property. ”

Li Guang also realized at this time that the Chinese army did not fire artillery only because they were worried about blowing up the people's houses. However, the army did not take such care at all, and the naval guns had already begun to fire continuously. After waiting for a long time, the artillery of the Chinese army finally began to return fire, and the dense shells hit the Huangpu River, stirring up a column of water tens of meters high.

At this time, there were Chinese cheers on the shore, watching the shells explode around the battleship, and another sigh was heard.

Li Guang turned a thought in his heart and said to Du Yuesheng: "The war has started, and there will definitely be a shortage of materials in the country in the future, especially food, medicine and guns, I intend to transport some materials to the country, I don't know if Mr. Du can provide sales channels?" Of course, the premise is that these materials cannot fall into the hands of Yue himself. ”

"If Brother Li has such a plan, Du will naturally have the responsibility to take no penny."

"How can Mr. Du suffer a loss, the profits that should be earned still have to be earned, Mr. Du has many subordinates, and the pressure to survive is not small."

The war has started, Du Yuesheng is a busy man, and he doesn't stay long, leaving a business manager and leaving in a hurry.

In fact, Li Guang didn't have any specific plans now, but just left contact information with Du Yuesheng's steward Seaweed Mud.

The name of this steward is really strange, it is called seaweed mud. But this year, there are a lot of strange names, what two dogs, dogs leftovers. Most of these are cheap names given by parents for their children's lives, and most of them have official names when they become adults. But the seaweed mud turned out to be the name of the steward, and the steward had stayed in the ocean.

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