Anti-Japanese War: When I get promoted, the system will explode with soldiers

"You've always emphasized focusing on fighting, so I'm afraid this is it."

Deputy Minister Wu suddenly thought of something. No matter what Li Shaoyi talked about with foreigners, it was all based on war. If he just wanted to talk with his mouth, then the matter would probably not be concluded.

"I don't need to explain the Japanese ambitions towards us. You elders know them all. When they teach their children, they always tell them how fertile our land is and how vast our territory is. As long as they can take it, they won't need to stay in the island nation anymore. So, whether it's the island city or Pujiang, we must prepare for the worst. We must formulate a battle plan first and then negotiate."

Deputy Minister Wu had heard Li Shaoyi's theory many times, and Minister He had also heard it before, but this was the first time Director Huang heard it. Are there such bold people in our country?

In the past, when we encountered conflicts with foreigners, the first thing we thought of was to find another foreigner to mediate. If both parties could sit down and have a good talk, and we paid a small price and put the matter behind us, then we would be considered the winner.

After all, from the Opium War to the present, we have fought many wars with foreigners, but the victories are very few. The price paid after failure is definitely much more than what was discussed before the war. Therefore, many Chinese people have an inherent impression that cutting flesh first to avoid war will result in much less losses than after the war.

But Li Shaoyi did not have such an idea. Li Shaoyi believed that instead of paying compensation, it would be better to use the money as military expenses and deal with it after the war. Otherwise, I will not give up. What's more, the international situation is not the same as before. Each country has its own shortcomings, and they may not be able to gain an advantage if a war really breaks out.

Take Peking, for example. Foreigners used to run amok, but aren't they behaving themselves now? Everyone believes that foreigners' rights cannot be touched, and that touching them will lead to war between the two countries. Li Shaoyi has challenged them countless times, even tearing up the original agreement. Has war come?

Not only did they not come, but when Li Shaoyi fought against the Russians, various countries also gave Li Shaoyi great support. As for Li Shaoyi's previous persecution of those businessmen in Peiping, they could completely turn a blind eye in the face of their national interests.

"Then I'd like to hear how you, who are based on fighting, plan to do things in the island city."

Minister He also became interested. The north has never been under the control of the National Government. Warlords in various places have always been independent of each other. Take Shandong Province for example, that is the world of General Han.

On the surface, they obeyed the Nanjing National Government, but in many cases they were lip service. Although the island city was a special city, the Nanjing National Government could only control part of its power.

After Li Shaoyi took over, the situation might be slightly better than it is now. At least the land occupied by Li Shaoyi in the north and some officials sent by the National Government were still there.

"First, we need to acquire land around the island city, beyond the range of naval gunfire. We need to build two or three combat airfields and repair the military port left by the Junkers. Some of the Central Fleet's ships can also move north and be stationed at the island city. My aircraft will be responsible for providing protection. As for the army..."

Li Shaoyi was about to continue speaking when Minister He made a pause gesture. The tone of your speech now shows that you are already the commander of the island city's defense.

"Don't talk too much, but do you know how much it's going to cost to build an airport and a military port? Based on my years of experience, none of this is possible without 10 million dollars."

Deputy Minister Wu interjected from the side. Li Shaoyi was still wondering why Deputy Minister Wu said this, but when he glanced at Director Huang next to him, Li Shaoyi understood that these words were said to Director Huang. These two ministers set up a trap for themselves in such an occasion, which was indeed a good intention.

"I'll advance the money. When the government has enough money, it will be given to me. Of course, I won't use the airport myself. The Central Air Force can also use it. All expenses, including the pilots, will be on me."

Li Shaoyi patted his chest and said, "If it were a year ago, maybe Jinling would have agreed, but now they will never send a single pilot. As for the pilots who went to your side, did any of them come back? You kept them all."

"We still need the army, right? If the conflict escalates, the Japanese will definitely land in the island city. What do you think about this?"

Since we are preparing for the worst, we have to think about what the Japanese think of the island city. As early as the end of World War I, they had their eyes on this place. Later, they evacuated for various reasons, but their inner desire has not diminished, and they have always been coveting the island city.

"The current garrison in the island city consists of two infantry regiments and several security regiments. The defense is too weak, and the police can be ignored. I will simply have my own people replace them. In addition, each airport will have a garrison regiment. Although the island city cannot be said to be impregnable, it is definitely under Jinling's leadership."

Li Shaoyi spoke beautifully, but the people present were not novices. They all knew that Li Shaoyi, this little fox, said one thing and did another.

Two infantry regiments?

According to the organization of the Nationalist Government, two ordinary infantry regiments have at most 3,000 people. Look at the infantry regiments under your command, which one has less than 3,000 people?

There was even a security team of 3,000 people!

Is this still a security group that keeps a region safe? You're trying to keep a province safe.

"Old Han from Ludong is also disobedient. He uses Li Shaoyi as a nail. This is not a bad thing. If the two of them can check and balance each other, we can also gain a lot of benefits."

Deputy Minister Wu whispered in Minister He's ear, and Director Huang frowned. "You two are still whispering in each other's ears in this situation."

Li Shaoyi acted as if he didn't see it. Anyway, we have said everything we need to say. As for what the decision is from above, it depends on the result of the discussion among the superiors.

There was indeed no result that night, and Li Shaoyi did not expect that he would be allowed to go to the island city immediately after he finished speaking. These three people probably had to go to the old man to report.

Just when a few people had finished their meal and went back to sleep, two of the naval cadets detained by Japan were shot dead by the Japanese navy while trying to escape.

There were three people who escaped at that time. Two of them were killed by the Japanese Navy. One of them ran to the shore and met a US journalist and told him about his escape.

The detained naval cadets could not bear the abuse of the Japanese. In addition to being deprived of food and water, they were also tortured by the scorching sun on the deck every day.