The Anti-Japanese War Begins with the Northeast Army

As soon as these words came out, Yamanashi Hanzo's mouth corners couldn't help but curl up slightly.

It seems that, with the war in Siberia going so smoothly, these bastards who once opposed the Imperial Army have begun to change their ways according to the wind, just as the Chinese people said!
But then again, as a naval commander, I am still aware of the situation on the front line.

Winter in Siberia comes nearly two months earlier than in the mainland, and it is almost November now, and the temperature near Vladivostok has already dropped below freezing.

However, although the route was unobstructed, the supply of supplies from the country was not very smooth... Not only were there shortages of various weapons and equipment, but even cold-weather clothing and quilts were insufficient.

Because of the severe cold, injuries and non-combat casualties have begun to occur.

Although Tanaka Yoshiichi was trying every possible way to raise funds, he even sent his troops to various towns to rob houses in an attempt to exchange for some warm things.

However, Russia itself is vast and sparsely populated, and these Russians are much more cold-resistant than them;

Given the current temperature, the civilians who have lived here all year round still have very thin clothes, and the things snatched from them are not warm enough to wear.

Not only that, the local people's resistance caused by looting has also increased...

Now the Imperial Army not only has to face a direct confrontation with the Soviet Army, but also has to be careful about attacks from various guerrillas every other day, which is simply unbearable.

Jiang Cheng wanted to provide them with cotton clothes and quilts at this time. Besides being a timely help, he probably also wanted to strengthen the cooperation between the two armies, right?

An inferior race is an inferior race. At critical moments, don’t they still have to rely on the protection of the imperial army to survive?

Yamanashi Hanzo thanked him with a smile and immediately told him that he would report your army's sincerity to the commander-in-chief on the front line.

We are also pleased that you have cooperated so frankly...

"Haha, the commander is so understanding. All the cotton clothes and quilts I donated have not been wasted!"

Jiang Cheng immediately pressed the issue, "Then we must continue to deepen our cooperation, right?"

"Therefore, we still have to rely on your army to ensure the passage of shipping... so that we can import more high-quality products and provide military supplies to the coalition forces in Siberia."

After finishing his high-sounding words, Jiang Cheng simply made it clear:
Since we are all in the same boat, if you want to rely on the Northeast to guarantee logistics, you have to help out at sea to ensure the safety of our imports and exports.

Yamanashi Hanzo was a man of many thoughts, but he could not resist the temptation of cotton-padded clothes and quilts. He nodded and agreed to report the contents of today's conversation to Commander Tanaka one by one.

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Tingshu and Sun Zhengnan were both confused: "You want to give the Japanese cotton clothes and quilts to keep them warm? Wouldn't it be better to let more of them freeze to death at this time?"

Looking back at the two of them, Jiang Cheng turned his gaze to Zhang Tinglan who was sorting documents in the distance: "Brother, they are a little confused, can you understand their spirit?"

As soon as the news of sending Zhang Tingshu to study in the UK came out, Zhang Zuoxiang called his eldest son to Jilin Prefecture.

He must have some official business to arrange, but he has been working in the lobby of the office these days.

Upon hearing this, he turned his head blankly, with a puzzled expression.

"Indeed, Siberia is so cold, we can just stand aside and wait for the Soviets and the Japanese to fight each other - they are bound to lose, especially now that the US military has less support for them and all kinds of supplies cannot be delivered, the Japanese are in a very tight situation."

Jiang Cheng continued calmly, "But those things are the Japanese... Just think about it, they have nothing to eat or wear, and have already started to rob local civilians." "And Brother Chao Liu's troops have hardly moved, they have enough food and clothes - the Japanese may be jealous and want to rob us."

"Besides, if I keep the Japanese alive for a few more days with some quilts or something, they will definitely find ways to continue fighting northward."

Sun Zhengnan immediately realized: "You mean, we should provide some quilts to prevent the Japanese from withdrawing from Siberia?"

Zhang Tingshu also said: "Yes, if they suffer repeated setbacks in Siberia and even have difficulty in ensuring supplies, they will definitely retreat... No matter whether they fight Super Six or continue to keep their eyes on our Northeast, it is not a good thing!"

Jiang Cheng and the other three smiled knowingly and said, "Yes, spending some money to let the Japanese continue to fight the Russians in Vladivostok will be beneficial to Jilin and the entire Northeast—"

"Besides, the old devil who answered the phone today seems to be a naval leader. Once Tanaka Yoshiichi and Fukushima Yasumasa accept our 'donation', they will have to ensure the safety of the route."

"Think about it. If the shipping route to the Tumen River Port is stable, how much business can we do? Not to mention keeping them in Siberia to fight, even if we can buy them to guard our shipping route, it will be a very cost-effective thing."

At this time, Zhang Tinglan, who was usually taciturn, couldn't help but step forward and praise: "Your plan is really brilliant... In this way, the big rock pressing down on northern Jilin can be loosened a little."

Being praised by this sarcastic person, Jiang Cheng smiled happily: "Not only that... I also plan to establish a relationship with the Soviet army."

"Hehe, after all, we will be neighbors in the future - a close neighbor is worse than a distant relative!"

From what he said, he was planning to give benefits and support to both sides of the war:

Yes, on the one hand, we should keep the Japanese from attacking Siberia and Baikal regions; on the other hand, we should not let them gain too much power. The Soviet army will naturally recognize Jiang Cheng after getting supplies, and will be able to beat these invaders crazily.

Zhang Tingshu laughed happily: "You are a man with a lot of clever ideas!"

Jiang Cheng waved his hand and pretended to be modest before changing the subject: "By the way, second brother, I have already contacted the Naval Academy through Fernando..."

"Their class will start after Christmas. How about you? How is your selection going?"

Hearing the mention of business, Zhang Tingshu immediately calmed down and said, "Oh, do I need you to give me instructions, Feilan? The candidates have been selected almost completely—"

"Hey, but there is something I need to report to you... I don't know where Third Uncle heard that you were planning to send Feng Yong to study abroad, and he insisted that I bring him along."

Jiang Cheng was secretly shocked.

His eyes rolled quickly, and he immediately shook his head to stop her: "That won't do!"

"Brother Feng is in Dapingzhuang, responsible for the defense of Xiyingchang and even the west of Fengtian. How can he go to England?"

"Besides, the school lasts for two years. Are you going to ignore all the big and small things in his family?"

Although Marshal Zhang and Feng Delin shook hands and made peace, in history he also entrusted his son with an important task and made him the Air Force Commander of the Fengtian Army.

However, from Jiang Cheng's perspective, the Zhang family had no intention of letting the Feng family out of their sight. (End of this chapter)