Espionage: I became sworn brothers with Zheng Yaoxian at the beginning, and became the Seventh Broth

Chapter 367 The War That Changed the Fate of the Nation

Is it difficult?

That's definitely a difficult situation.

What was the value of three hundred thousand dollars in 1937?

Converted to silver dollars, at the current official exchange rate of 2.6 silver dollars to one US dollar, the total amount is close to 800,000 silver dollars.

This is still the official exchange rate.

With the outbreak of the war in North China, panic spread among the people, and there were signs of capital flight. The official exchange rate of 2.6 silver dollars to 100 million US dollars could no longer be maintained.

On the black market, some were even offering 3.5 silver dollars for one US dollar. So, three hundred thousand US dollars would be over a million silver dollars.

It's fair to say that Dai Yunong put Ye Shaohong in a difficult position by having him raise such a large sum of money in such a short time.

Of course.

If we look at this from a different perspective...

It could also be said that they placed high hopes on Ye Shaohong and believed in his talent and ability.

Therefore, when Li Yunlong let out a shocked shout, Ye Shaohong did not reprimand him, but instead looked up into the distance.

His gaze seemed to pierce through the sky and return to Jinling.

I saw Dai Yunong.

Based on the information he had gathered from various sources before his transmigration, Ye Shaohong had confirmed one thing: the war in North China was dangerous.

otherwise.

Dai Yunong wouldn't be so foolish as to send him such a stupid order.

At the same time, Ye Shaohong also saw a piece of information in this telegram: with the gradual defeat of the war in North China, Chiang Kai-shek was also becoming restless.

His stance toward Japan has gradually shifted from compromise and negotiation to confrontation and confrontation.

If Ye Shaohong remembers correctly, on July 17, 1937, Chiang Kai-shek delivered his famous "Last Stand" speech and solemn statement at the Lushan Conference.

It was pointed out that "there is no longer any chance for compromise. If we give up even an inch of land and sovereignty, we will be sinners against the Chinese nation for all time."

At the same time, the slogan was put forward that regardless of north or south, young or old, everyone has the responsibility to defend the land and resist the Japanese invasion, and everyone should be prepared to sacrifice everything. From this day on, Chiang Kai-shek and the Nationalist government completely abandoned the idea of ​​peace talks with Japan.

Then, with his brilliant wisdom and courage, he proposed the decision to open a second front.

That's right.

That is, wise and mighty.

In Ye Shaohong's view, the bald-headed chairman does indeed have many shortcomings in many areas.

But there is one thing he did right.

That is to mobilize the entire nation to take the initiative and wage war against the Japanese in Shanghai.

Why do we say that the bald-headed chairman did the right thing?

His actions completely shattered the Japanese people's century-long conspiracy.

In the traditional plans of the Japanese, they intended to use the peninsula and Manchuria as their military rear, first attacking North China, and then sweeping across China's coastal economic and military strongholds from north to south along the Beijing-Shanghai Railway, ultimately destroying China within three months.

Why did the Japanese take this measure?

Because of the unique geography and topography of China.

Generally speaking, the terrain is high in the west and low in the east. However, when advancing from the north to the south, the terrain changes and becomes much smoother.

This has been proven many times throughout history.

Looking back at the unified feudal dynasties of China, apart from the Ming Dynasty, which started with just a bowl and relied entirely on scavenging for equipment, almost all the unified dynasties originated in the north.

When they launched their campaign to unify China, their conquest of the south was also extremely successful.

Aside from the fact that the economy and population of the north far exceeded those of the south during the feudal dynasties, the advantageous geographical location was also an undeniable prerequisite.

The Japanese have clearly studied the history of China.

Therefore, from the very beginning of their planning, they devised a strategic decision to invade from the north to the south, which is why they dared to make the arrogant statement that they could destroy China in three months.

What about the Nationalist government?

Clearly, there are capable people among them.

They saw through the current crisis, which is why they suggested to the bald-headed leader that a second front be opened.

There is only one purpose.

The goal is to draw the Japanese forces and strategic focus away from North China.

With the full strength of the nation, we will completely crush the wolfish ambitions of the Japanese.

It was because of this idea that at the beginning of the Second Battle of Shanghai, Chiang Kai-shek, in what seemed like a wasteful act, transferred all of his elite troops to Shanghai.

They were even willing to sacrifice everything.

Baldy is a smart man.

They were also people of great courage and determination. At the same time, the various local warlords of China clearly understood this principle as well.

Therefore, before the outbreak of the Second Battle of Shanghai, they emptied their coffers and transferred the elite forces of various local troops to Shanghai.

The Second Battle of Shanghai lasted three months.

The number of troops involved in the war between China and Japan exceeded one million. Under the coordination and command of the Nationalist government and the Kuomintang, China deployed a total of 73 divisions, more than 70 people, and at the cost of 25 casualties, only managed to annihilate more than 9 enemy troops.

Did we lose this battle?

Literally speaking, we did lose.

A crushing defeat.

However, if we look at the Second Battle of Shanghai from a different angle and in a different way, we will find that we actually won this battle.

With the full force of the nation, they forced the Japanese to shift their strategic focus, shattering their plan to conquer China in three months.

It saved the fate of the Chinese nation.

At the same time, it changed the course of history.

It was thanks to this great battle that China was spared from completely falling into the hands of the Japanese.

This was the highlight of the bald-headed chairman's life.

Although he looked quite disheveled at that moment.

Very miserable.

Very bloody.

However, a careful study of the changes in the situation in 1937 reveals the immense significance of this major war, initiated by the Nationalist government and Chiang Kai-shek, and in which various warlord forces across the country competed for participation.

Subsequent history proved the significance of this great war.

It can be said that the reason why China is still China today is because of the blood and lives of the 250,000 heroic martyrs who sacrificed themselves in Shanghai.

They defended the dignity of their country with their blood and sweat.

They risked their lives to quietly protect nearly ten million acres of Chinese territory without leaving a trace.

Four hundred million compatriots.

Ye Shaohong understood this principle.

They also understood the significance of it.

Therefore, when he saw the telegram sent by Dai Yunong, he did not curse out loud, but silently smoked three cigarettes in a row, silently listening to Li Yunlong's angry roar beside him.

What could he say?

Can he say that this $300,000 is just the beginning?

He could say that the mission they were about to take on was very difficult, but the soldiers who were to go to the battlefield afterward would suffer even more.

Do not!

Ye Shaohong couldn't say it. He couldn't bring himself to say it. He only knew one thing: he had to complete this $300,000 task.

Because every penny of this money will ultimately be invested in the nation's heroes.

They threw themselves into the upcoming great battle.

The Nationalist government, Chiang Kai-shek, and various local warlords were all prepared to go bankrupt and spare no effort to defend the nation and protect this beautiful land.

How could Ye Shaohong be afraid and back down just because the mission is difficult?

After a moment of silence, Ye Shaohong's gaze gradually hardened.

He suddenly clenched his fists.

He turned around and looked at Li Yunlong.

"Yunlong".

"Say no more. Since the commander has given the order, we have no reason to refuse." "Let's make a plan."

"I have only one requirement: the $300,000 must be raised by August!"