Spy Wars: Get the Predator equipment at the beginning

In fact, Zhang Yunhe also knew that the country was not short of guns at present, but of ammunition and artillery, heavy weapons such as fighter jets and tanks, and stable logistical supplies.

First of all, the combat skills of the Japanese soldiers in the early stage were very high, there is nothing much to say about this.

Secondly, the Japanese had a large number of fighter planes and bombers, and they had control of the air. They could unscrupulously launch air strikes against the anti-Japanese soldiers and civilians before the war and during the battles, destroying their defensive positions and artillery positions, blowing up transportation lines and bridges, and blowing up or delaying their supplies.

Secondly, the Japanese soldiers were equipped with far more artillery than the soldiers and civilians in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In the wars of the era of hot weapons, firearms accounted for a very small proportion of the enemy casualties on the battlefield. The artillery was the real killer of the most enemies on the battlefield. Many times, a round of dense artillery fodder from the Japanese could wipe out entire companies and battalions of the defenders on the position.

If the soldiers and civilians fighting in the war of resistance had not lost air superiority, had weapons to deal with the Japanese tanks, and had artillery firepower that was no less powerful than that of the Japanese, it would be hard to say whether the Japanese could have landed.

In this era, there are both cowardly generals and soldiers who flee, and heroic armies who fight to the death and die in battle. If there were enough weapons, ammunition, and supplies, and sufficient pay, the situation would not be what it is now.

So when Zhang Yunhe sent a telegram to contact James who was far away in the Clown Country last time, he told him that the next time he purchased arms, he wanted ammunition and artillery, including bullets of several calibers of commonly used pistols, rifles, light and heavy machine guns, grenades, landmines, artillery of various calibers and a large number of artillery shells, the more the better.

In the warehouse, Zhang Yunhe and Chen Yucai did the math.

Then Chen Yucai took out a check from his briefcase and handed it to Zhang Yunhe, saying, "This is for two million US dollars. The rest of the payment can be paid with tungsten ore, tung oil, pig bristles, tea, Shu brocade, etc."

Zhang Yunhe took the check and examined it. It was a cashier's draft from Citibank, the kind that could be cashed at any time.

After the two men emerged from the warehouse and walked to the riverside, Chen Yucai handed Zhang Yunhe a cigarette and said, "Brother, you're only accepting US dollars now, which makes it very difficult for us to raise money. Why don't you accept French currency? Although French currency has depreciated a lot, it's still the main circulating currency in the country!"

Zhang Yunhe took the cigarette and held it between his lips as he explained, "It's mainly because suppliers only accept US dollars now and don't accept other currencies. I have no choice! And it's more convenient for me to settle in US dollars. Of course, you can also settle with cash and gold. You can exchange these two for US dollars at any time."

"If there hadn't been a war, the French currency would still be very valuable. I didn't expect that once the war started, the money would become less and less valuable. Up to now, the purchasing power of 3500 French currency is only equivalent to French currency before the war!"

"Of course, to be honest, if it weren't for the war, I wouldn't be in this position now!"

Zhang Yunhe lit a cigarette. "Our currency is indeed devaluing due to the war, but the Japanese aren't much better off. According to the news I've received, prices in their country have more than doubled, especially for daily necessities, where the price increases are far greater than for other commodities!"

"The Japanese rely on imports for most of the raw materials they need to manufacture weapons, ammunition, fighter planes, tanks, and warships. Their domestic production is not large. Once their external supply channels are cut off, they will be finished!"

"Take rubber for example. The Japanese don't have it in their own country, but it's essential for many types of equipment. Currently, all rubber production sites are controlled by foreigners. To obtain these strategic resources, they'll have to fight the foreigners sooner or later!"

"Now it depends on who can hold on. At this point in the battle, it's a test of endurance, to see who can hold on the longest! The Japs have come a long way, and their consumption is much greater than ours. If they keep on outlasting us, they will definitely not be able to outlast us!"

Chen Yucai smiled and said, "How come after hearing what you said, I have become so confident? It seems that your analysis makes sense."

Not long after the two chatted, Chen Yucai's convoy drove into the dock, bringing with it a large amount of tungsten ore, tung oil, pig bristles, tea, and Shu brocade.

"Brother Chen, the unloading and loading can't be completed in a short time. I think we should let the people below to count and take care of it. We will go back and rest first. When it's done, we can check the accounts. What do you think?" Zhang Yunhe asked.

"Okay, let the people below take care of it, we'll go first!"

Chen Yucai wanted to invite Zhang Yunhe for a drink, but Zhang Yunhe politely declined because he had to go back to be with his wife and children.

The next morning, after returning to Shanghai, Zhang Yunhe rushed to see Chisong with the security measures he and Bao Daer had formulated.

Akamatsu looked up and asked, "Ishida-kun, you're pretty quick. You came up with the security plan in just one day? Did you do it all by yourself?"

"No, I did it together with Bao Daer. ​​The general manager of the Municipal Council asked me to be responsible with him for the security work of the special envoy coming to Shanghai and entering the concession!" said Zhang Yunhe.

Akamatsu was a little displeased: "Ishida-kun, how could you let him be responsible for this matter?"

"Your Excellency, I cannot object to what the General Manager of the Municipal Council has ordered! Besides, who can guarantee that nothing will go wrong? Even the tightest defense will have loopholes. What if, I mean what if something really goes wrong, isn't there Bao Daer to back it up? Then we can use this as an excuse to cause trouble for the Municipal Council!" Zhang Yunhe said in a low voice.

Akamatsu thought for a moment, and a smile quickly appeared on his face. "Yoshi, Ishida-kun, you've been very thoughtful. Let's implement this plan and complete the initial work as soon as possible!"

"Ha Yi!" Zhang Yunhe agreed, then asked, "Sir, you still haven't received the specific itinerary of the special envoy?"

Akamatsu shook his head. "No, the envoy's specific itinerary should only be available after they disembark. We don't want to get it too early because there's a risk of it being leaked. If something happens to the envoy, no one can take responsibility!"

"His schedule has little to do with you. You just need to ensure his safety during his stay in the concession. Don't ask any other questions!"

Chisong was still not very confident about Zhang Yunhe, and Zhang Yunhe had known this for a long time.

On October 10, the selected plainclothes patrolmen and mobile teams had undergone two days of training and running-in and were ready to be used.

At noon that day, Zhang Yunhe received a call from Matsui, saying that special envoy Miyamoto Takazo and his delegation would arrive around 3 pm tomorrow.