Traveling through 1937, I came to fight against the Kwantung Army

The main peak of Wenheng Mountain,

Kang Huaifu, accompanied by the battalion commander Deng Bang, came to inspect the tunnel operations.

After the 1st Independent Brigade arrived at Wenheng Mountain, it started earthwork operations simultaneously on the main peak and three surrounding high grounds!

This was the experience learned from Jingpo Lake. Especially under the current unprecedented high-intensity firepower coverage of the U.S. military, Kang Huaifu's first thought was to build tunnels!

Three days later, the tunnel was basically ready for use!

When you step into the tunnel built by the 1st Battalion in Wenheng Mountain, you will be greeted by a smell of dampness and soil. The top and sides of the tunnel are supported by closely arranged logs, which are weathered, with rough surfaces and axe marks left when felling. Each log bears the hardships of the soldiers when carrying them.

The tunnel was not spacious, barely high enough for the soldiers to walk upright, and the walls were covered with traces of pickaxes, varying in depth, where the soldiers dug inch by inch. In the dim light, you could see a simple ammunition rack hastily built with stones and wooden boards, with explosive packs, grenades, bullets and other weapons neatly placed on it, ready to be used in battle at any time, as well as biscuits, canned food, fruits and other food!

The ground was bumpy and the soil was trampled very tightly. In the corners, there were layers of thin hay everywhere, which were the beds for the soldiers to rest. The tunnel was filled with a tense and determined atmosphere, and occasionally on the walls, one could see the soldiers' oaths and slogans carved in stone, such as "Defend the country and fight to the end."

The tunnel is winding and connects various combat points on the main peak. Some soldiers are still carrying shovels and continuing to dig fortifications inside the tunnel to expand the depth and length of the tunnel!

Deng Bang introduced,

"Commander, our battalion has already dug a 600-meter-long tunnel. The whole battalion can hide in it without any problems. We have also stored seven days of food!"

Kang Huaifu nodded and said,

"Wenheng Mountain is extremely important. To the east is the 112th Division of the 50th Army. If we take it, the th Army can concentrate its forces on guarding Xiushi Mountain and Baiyun Mountain!"

"Don't worry, Commander. We are in this position!"

"Okay! Tomorrow is New Year's Eve. We should also let our comrades from the 50th Army withdraw and rest. Let the Americans spend the New Year with us!"

Deng Bang saluted and said loudly,

"Don't worry, Commander. I promise to make sure they don't see the sun on the first day of the new year!"

In the Presidential Palace,

Yin Xinjun was lying on the table with a few sheets of white paper in front of him. On the white paper was a golden dragon flying in the clouds with its mouth wide open ferociously. In front of its mouth was a blue planet that had been half swallowed by the golden dragon!

The door opened, and Tang Junping walked in with Chen Chao.

"Report to the President, Chen Chao is here to report!"

Yin Xinjun laughed heartily and said,

"Achao, thank you for coming all the way here to help me. I will never let you regret coming here!"

After the third battle, Chen Chao actively requested his superiors to be transferred to Nanyang, and was finally approved!

That year, after the division of troops in Fengtian, Chen Chao chose to return to the main force. Later, he always regretted it. It is very important to have a leader who is familiar and appreciated.

When he learned that his superiors were continuously dispatching troops to Southeast Asia, he immediately signed up!

Yin Xinjun put down his pen with satisfaction.

"Achao, Junping, I designed a national flag icon! What do you think?"

Tang Junping took a look and immediately applauded and praised,

"The flag designed by the president is majestic and ambitious. It is really suitable for our Haizhou country!"

Chen Chao also said,

"It looks like the president is going to lead us into a big fight!"

"Haha, you guys have good vision!" Yin Xinjun said with a smile.

The Chinese New Year is almost here, but Yin Xinjun is not satisfied with the several plans submitted for the national flag, and has been delaying decision. The navy has the strongest objections. Two destroyers and six submarines have been launched, but there is not even a flag to fly!

Of course, Yin Xinjun was not in a hurry because he had not officially announced the founding of Haizhou to the world, because he felt that it was not the right time and the navy had not been built yet! Haizhou's transportation facilities, railways, roads, and airports had not been fully built, so it was necessary to keep a low profile and not publicize it on a large scale!

"By the way, Ah Chao, there is something I have considered, and I think it would be safer to let you do it!"

Chen Chao became alert and said immediately,

"President, if you have anything to say, just tell me!"

"I plan to set up a Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and you will be the Minister of Foreign Affairs!"

"Ministry of Foreign Affairs? I've never worked there, and I'm really afraid I won't be able to do it well!" Chen Chao was a little worried!

"Don't be afraid of not doing a good job. My diplomatic principle is that those who follow me will prosper, and those who go against me will perish! The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has an important task, which is foreign intelligence reconnaissance. This was originally assigned to Ding Shan's Army Command, but his personality doesn't seem to be suitable, and the work is progressing relatively slowly. You can consider setting up the framework first and establishing an intelligence department. The short-term goal is to find out the situation in other parts of the island, and to combine the intelligence department with foreign trade. We must continue to expand, not just on the military level, but also on the economic level!" Yin Xinjun said a lot in one breath. Of course, this was just his initial idea!

Tang Junping seemed to understand a little bit.

"Mr. President, do you mean that we should join hands with some large companies to expand the market in other countries and collect economic, military and other intelligence?"

Yin Xinjun nodded and said,

"Well, you are really quick-witted. The military will only be responsible for combat from now on. Their mission is very simple. Ah Chao, your mission is to collect intelligence and help our companies seize markets and resources from other countries!"

Chen Chao immediately replied,

"I understand. I will prepare for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs right now!"

"Don't worry about money, we have plenty of it. The point is, in the next stage of our Haizhou country, when the factory goes into large-scale production, we will occupy the entire Nanyang market including Australia! We only need friends who are willing to open up the market. If you don't listen, you will be my enemy!" Yin Xinjun said with a smile!

Chen Chao couldn't help but feel ecstatic. The boss was thoughtful and entrusted him with an important task as soon as he arrived in Haizhou! It seemed that his choice was correct!

Yin Xinjun turned his head and said,

"Junping, the Ministry of the Interior will also set up an independent commission to supervise all civil servants. They must act according to the rules and cannot let corruption ruin our grand plan!"

"Yes, President, I understand!"

Yin Xinjun also looked at the two of them with satisfaction, especially Chen Chao's arrival today, which was really an unexpected surprise. Now is the time to use people, and capable and loyal old subordinates are of course his first choice!

He suddenly thought of Kang Huaifu. The two had formed a deep friendship in the Northeast. He didn't know how he was doing now, and he didn't know if he would come to help him because Yin Xinjun was still planning to set up a new organization!

"A Chao, how is Lao Kang now?"

"I don't know the details, but I heard that your two old units have been merged into the 1st Independent Brigade of the Volunteer Army due to excessive personnel turnover! Kang Huaifu is the brigade commander. I don't know if they went to the fourth battle?"

"Hmm!" Yin Xinjun thought that he would definitely mention this matter to Ambassador Wu when he had the chance!