Start from the old nine gates

Chapter 54

At the end of October 1937, Songhu, an important town in southeastern China.

Late at night, the deafening sound of guns and artillery during the day has basically calmed down. The occasional scattered gunshots in the distance only prove that the war is not completely over yet. The thick smell of gunpowder smoke slowly drifts to the noses of every living person here with the autumn wind. deliver.

Under the moonlight, this once largest financial center in Asia is already devastated.

Several wild dogs shuttled through the ruins, and their bodies were extremely fat, with blood dripping from the corners of their mouths, and they looked extremely ferocious in the bright moonlight.

The prosperity of the past was dissipated in the autumn wind mixed with the strong smell of gunpowder as nearly one million troops from both China and Japan fought to kill in March.

In the ruins, a tall and sturdy building still stands, and teams of soldiers wearing steel helmets and dark blue uniforms are carrying ammunition boxes in an orderly file.

On the south bank of the Suzhou River, in a restaurant.

In a box,
Xu Hao and Cheng Daqi sat in silence. The news of the Kuomintang army's retreat across the board has been known to some well-informed people.

Obviously, this is not good news. The failure of the Battle of Songhu opened the gate of East China, allowing the Japanese army to drive straight in and attack Nanjing from the north and the south.

This also cast a thick layer of gloom on the hearts of more people.

On the table, there is a newspaper.

It can be vaguely seen that Feng Xiaolin was assassinated, and everyone was happy, and the trembling words of the traitor.

Obviously, this news made the people who had been suppressed for a long time breathe a sigh of relief. On the contrary, those traitors who took refuge in the rich Japanese became good children one by one.

Follow the rules, seldom go out, and some even have the ability to flee to Shanghai one after another.

Disassembled, limbs flying, especially according to the flesh and blood piled up in the Feng mansion by the patrol house, the tragic situation in the Feng mansion obviously scared the traitors enough
After a long silence, Cheng Daqi withdrew his gaze and looked at Xu Hao sitting opposite.

"Mr. Xu, I specially invited you here today to fulfill the agreement that day."

The news that the other party forcibly killed Xi Ye and Feng's mansion had been spread throughout Shanghai, and some people were even more encouraged by the news.

What's more, someone actively asked this mysterious master to participate in the Songhu Battle in the newspapers and contribute to the resistance against Japan.

All of a sudden, this news was supported by all patriots.

Xu Hao sneered at this.

On the Songhu battlefield, hundreds of thousands of Japanese troops could not be competed by a Huajin Grandmaster. What's more, Xu Hao knew that Ye Ya was not a Huajin Grandmaster.

With a low IQ, on the battlefield, it is nothing more than being treated as a target.

As for why the news about Huajin Grandmaster spread so quickly, it probably has something to do with those traitors.

If you want to talk about who is most afraid of Master Huajin now, it is undoubtedly the traitor who also took refuge in the Japanese.

After all, they couldn't eat well or sleep well now, some fled, and some hid, for fear of finding them.

Even the patrol gates of the police patrol room in the concession suddenly became orderly, and Qiu did not commit any crimes.

This is the deterrent power of a Huajin master.

This also increased Cheng Daqi's attention to him by several levels, and at the same time, he was still a little bit uneasy, given the strength shown by the other party now.

He is no worse than himself, and even a little bit better.

Such a force suddenly appeared in Shanghai and even made a deal with me, so I couldn't help but not worry about it.

Seemingly aware of the other party's thoughts, Xu Hao smiled lightly and said, "Mr. Cheng, you don't have to worry. The most important thing is to fight against Japan together, not to fight for power and profit."

First, he released a trace of kindness, which made Cheng Daqi slightly relieved.

In fact, Xu Hao has grown a lot after serving as the deputy cabinet master for so long, but even so, it is impossible for him not to have a little thought about this powerful master in Shanghai.

But what really gave him up was because it was Chen Yuan's will.

Although he didn't know why, Xu Hao didn't have the slightest doubt about Chen Yuan's mysterious and forward-looking gaze.

Thinking of this, Xu Hao could not help but make up his mind, and said to Cheng Daqi: "Mr. Cheng, according to the previous agreement, first of all, I hope you can cooperate with us."

"You also know that we have overseas relations, and a batch of goods will be delivered every once in a while. I hope to sell them through Mr. Cheng's channel."

"no problem."

Cheng Daqi said without any hesitation that he could still make the decision, not to mention that this matter was a win-win situation.

Xu Hao was not surprised to see Cheng Daqi being so forthright. It was a matter of mutual benefit, and it would be strange if the other party refused.

However, Xu Hao knew very well in his heart that the reason why the other party agreed so readily was because of the mysterious Huajin master behind Youge.

Then he continued, "Besides, I also want to use Mr. Cheng's relationship to connect with the Eighth Route Army."

Cheng Daqi showed surprise on his face, obviously this request was a bit unexpected.

"Mr. Xu, may I take the liberty to ask, what is the purpose of you contacting the Communist Army?"

Xu Hao glanced at the other party. In fact, even he himself didn't know why. After all, in the eyes of most people, the Eighth Route Army is more like a motley army, and only the national army is the main force against the Japanese.

But only Chen Yuan, who is familiar with history, knows best that only the Eighth Route Army, which develops from the grassroots and puts the people at heart, can truly lead China to prosperity and strength is the real hope of China.

Although this is not the original world, many things have changed.

But Chen Yuan firmly believes that no matter what world it is in, only an army that can put the people at heart can win real victory.

"This is the intention of the person behind me. In order to support the resistance against Japan, he specially prepared 20 tons of ammunition and weapons as a gift for the first meeting with the Communist army."

Xu Hao didn't explain too much, but just said something lightly.

20 tons of ammunition, and the looming big man behind Xu Hao.

Let Cheng Daqi feel that it is not as simple as it is said on the surface, like that kind of character, every move has a deep meaning.

But no matter what the other party's purpose was, Cheng Daqi had no reason to refuse. After recalling the people he knew, he quickly found a person in his mind.

Thinking of this, Cheng Daqi said in a low voice:
"Although I don't have much contact with the Communist Party, I do know a few of them. I can help you get in touch. I believe he should be happy to contact you."

After all, 20 tons of ammunition is not a small sum for the communist army that lacks weapons and ammunition.

When Xu Hao heard this, a smile appeared on his face, "Since that's the case, let's toast for the smooth cooperation in the future."

To contact Eighth Road, there must be a person with a high status and reputation, and Cheng Daqi, as a patriot, has an excellent reputation.

It is easy to gain the trust of the other party when contacted by such a person, which is why Xu Hao is willing to entrust this matter to Cheng Daqi.

As he spoke, he picked up his wine glass and stood up.

"Then wish us a successful cooperation."

Cheng Daqi also said with a smile, then touched the glass and drank it down.

(End of this chapter)