"That's a lot, isn't it?" Qiu Shufen was a little dissatisfied with Bai Shujie's mention of 200 kilograms of gold as soon as he opened his mouth: "According to the information we later had, 72 40mm anti-aircraft guns, plus 72 tractors, one-third of the deposit does not need so much money. ”

Bai Shujie shook his head and said: "I know that an anti-aircraft gun is about 2,200 US dollars, and 72 is 160,000 US dollars; A tractor in Europe costs about $1,400, and 72 vehicles are $100,000. However, for 250,000 rounds of artillery shells, $700,000 is needed. ”

"Overall, this batch is about $1 million in arms. If we pay in dollars, we should pay about $300,000, but we don't have dollars, so I pay the deposit in gold. After you go down, you prepare the yen we stole from the little devil bank, and finally settle it in yen. ”

Qiu Shufen nodded and said: "Last year, the exchange rate between the yen and the dollar of the little devil was 3:1 in Pingjin, and this year the little devil is in full swing, and it is estimated that the exchange rate will fall, and it is likely to reach 4:1." According to the remaining balance, 780,000 US dollars, that is, 2.4 million to 3 million yen. ”

"Our total reserves of yen are only about 60 million, which is equivalent to about 20 million US dollars at last year's exchange rate, which will not last long."

Bai Shujie knows very well that in the next three years, the yen will be a piece of waste paper in the world. Because after international sanctions, you can't buy anything with yen.

Thinking of this, he hurriedly said: "Shufen, you have to remember: the little devil's yen, hurry up and spend it all, and we won't keep any of it." ”

Qiu Shufen was also worried: "Since you said that the yen will depreciate sharply, it is really a piece of waste paper left in your hands." Last time you said that you wanted to order two North Carolina-class battleships, and you had to prepare ten million dollars. Is it just to pay in advance and forget it? In this case, we will have 10 million US dollars left in our hands, which may be safer. ”

"That's not how it works!" Bai Shujie shook his head: "In case the Dutch side talks are completed, you still have to prepare 3 million US dollars, that is, 10 million yen." If they get some aviation radio station, anti-aircraft searchlights, communication radars, sonar detection, ocean rangefinders, 250 kilowatt steam turbines, fire control radar SCR-584 gun sighting systems, this money is just all spent, so wait and see. ”

"By the way, that Payne and Donnan told me that if this shipment arrives, they want to go back to the United States." Before leaving, Qiu Shufen turned around and said, "They said they were going back for Christmas." ”

"As long as the anti-aircraft guns arrive, return those two freighters to them." Bai Shujie said with a smile: "In addition, after you go back, talk to Zhang Yushu and let her exchange the grain for Korean ginseng." At the same time, the magnesite mine was notified to prepare 20,000 tons of ore powder. Put a long line to catch big fish, we can't let the family empty the boat and go back. However, before they leave, I will bring a copy of the text. ”

The M36 40mm Bofors anti-aircraft gun has an anti-aircraft range of 4 kilometers and is a universal model all over the world. Its biggest advantage is that it is dual-purpose in high and flat, and the highland firing range is -5 degrees to 90 degrees; 360-degree shipborne automatic rotation, radar control.

This anti-aircraft gun has mature technology and advanced technology, so it takes a long time to train gunners. If you rush into battle, you can only exert half of your power.

As for the amount of power, Bai Shujie felt that it didn't matter, anyway, the best class was on the battlefield. He chose this anti-aircraft gun, not simply for air defense, but because he needed a follow-up ship-based (vehicle-mounted) twin or quadruple model.

Friends who are familiar with the military know that the combined design of the Bofors anti-aircraft gun is very scientific. The four-pack shipboard model is the first generation ancestor of the "Phalanx" that later generations called the "Killing God"!

If you want to take shortcuts and "copy" other people's things, you always have to come up with a little money to make others taste some sweetness, don't you?

Because of this, Bai Shujie only ordered 72 single-mounted anti-aircraft guns, and 120 double-mounted anti-aircraft guns, that is, 240 units.

According to Bai Shujie's plan, if 72 anti-aircraft guns can be put in place in a month, 36 anti-aircraft weapons to solve the armored train can be withdrawn, and the coastline will have the last line of defense in the future. The remaining 36 gates are divided into three groups, which cope with two airfields and a military port.

According to Bai Shujie's order, the first batch of 240 anti-infantry mines was produced, and it was already November 7, 1937, and the first snow had just fallen in the area north of Miaoxiang Mountain, and Bai Shujie casually named it "DW37 Snow Melt" anti-infantry mines.

Considering that the 20th Division of the little devils had landed for a week, for the sake of safety, this first batch of anti-infantry positions was all handed over to Shi Liancheng's Flying Dragon First Division.

At about one o'clock in the afternoon of November 15, 1937, Shi Liancheng sent a message: "At about 9 o'clock this morning, a small group of Japanese troops crossed the Licheng River from Kaifeng. The outpost positions of the 3rd Battalion of the 2nd Machine Gun Regiment of our machine gun regiment were immediately concealed along all lines because they did not know the true intentions of the enemy. The Japanese did not discover our hidden position, and then continued to search and advance to the northwest of Baichuan. ”

"At about 11 p.m., we arrived at the Tayali line between Gupuri and Pyongquan and triggered three anti-infantry mines, killing two people on the spot and injuring 11 others. Our 3rd Battalion immediately dispatched a company to surround it from behind and completely annihilate the Japanese troops. After later statistics, there were a total of 47 Japanese soldiers in this squad, all of whom were infantry, with only a crooked handle and no other heavy weapons. ”

Bai Shujie knew that the little devil's 20th Division had just returned, and in order to figure out what situation he was facing now, there would definitely be a series of tentative actions. Because of this, the order he gave changed the previous style:

"For the time being, exercise restraint, do not take the initiative to attack, hide the main forces and heavy fire positions. As long as the enemy does not cross the Licheng River, do not take the initiative to attack for the time being. During this period, try your best to find out what the name of the enemy is and find out the true intentions of the enemy. ”

At three o'clock in the afternoon, Shi Liancheng's second telegram came again: "The enemy squad with a railroad armored car will move north along the railway after crossing the Licheng River, passing through Sanjuli to the Jinchuan line. ”

Bai Shujie still didn't let go: "As long as the enemy doesn't cross the Khanpuri Iron Bridge, ignore him for the time being." If the enemy crosses the iron bridge and continues deep into the hinterland of Pingshan, he will be annihilated in one fell swoop! Our rear bases need time, and now is not the time for a big battle. As long as you can buy a winter time, let the rear completely stabilize dìng. ”

Bai Shujie is wishful thinking, and the enemy also has the enemy's thoughts.

His telegram had just been sent when Shi Liancheng's third telegram arrived: "The enemy dispatched an infantry brigade of more than 1,000 men from Kaifeng and rushed straight to the direction of Sanjuli along the railway. A squadron of the enemy's forward has approached the positions of the 1st Company of the 3rd Battalion of the 2nd Machine Gun Regiment of our machine guns. ”

"At the same time, a squadron of the enemy was inserted into the northeast Tianmo Mountain Heights. Unless we abandon this commanding height, the battle is inevitable. In order to keep the defense intact, we ask for an immediate counterattack to completely annihilate the invading enemy! Shi Liancheng. ”

After Zhao Jinxi marked the situation of the enemy and us on the map, he said: "The more you want to dodge, the more you can't dodge." It seems that if you don't fight, you won't be able to get through this year! ”

"Fuck, Lao Tzu wants to spend the New Year comfortably, and I don't know them in general, but I didn't expect the little devil to have a temper!" Bai Shujie was so angry that he trembled: "Order: The defense troops of the three Juli, Jinchuan, and Khanpuli of the first division of Shi Liancheng should all let go of the front and let the enemy in!" ”

"Mt. Tenmo immediately launched a counterattack, drawing the enemy's main force over. With the strength of not less than one regiment, your troops detour behind the enemy and cut off their retreat. Your artillery regiment immediately dispatched an artillery battalion and rushed to the front line of Baichuan to build a position and prepare to strike at the enemy's reinforcements. ”

"Order: The Rabbit Mountain position under Liu Zhiliang's 3rd Division immediately enters a combat state to prevent a sudden attack by the enemy. The defending units on the front line of the Jiangjin River have all entered a state of first-class combat readiness and are closely monitoring the enemy on the opposite side. ”

"At the same time, Liu Zhiliang's department dispatched no less than one battalion of troops, starting from Wenyanli, and inserting it into the southeast direction of Tianmo Mountain through Xitunli and Jiuhuali, to encircle and annihilate the enemy attacking Tianmo Mountain."

Zhao Jinxi pointed to the map and said: "You use one regiment and one battalion, a total of more than 3,000 people in four battalions, and more than 1,000 people in a brigade are too much to besiege one brigade." The troops attacked north in two directions, and four battalions were too few to defend in the south. I don't think it's appropriate. ”

"Haha, of course I know it's not appropriate!" Bai Shujie said with a gloomy smile: "I deliberately left a flaw for the old devil Kawagishi Bunzaburo, so that he thought that Lao Tzu's troops were insufficient. If he is a little more bold, he simply brings in a team, and Lao Tzu is ready to kill pigs for the New Year! ”

Zhao Jinxi was a little worried: "Will Shi Liancheng understand what you mean?" If he doesn't know what you're trying to do, beware of messing up the pot. ”

"I don't need him to understand my true intentions!" Bai Shujie shook his head and said, "Although the four division commanders I am now are very thoughtful, they will not compromise on carrying out my orders. Even if you can't figure it out, you'll do it, and that's what I want. ”

"If you tell them their true intentions in advance, it won't look good to act at that time. Besides, although I left a flaw, it is still unknown whether Kawagishi Bunzaburo will jump in headlong. ”

"We can't move our troops too much until the enemy's bottom line is fully figured out. Kawagishi Bunzaburo's 20th Division had more than 24,000 people, and Lao Tzu put more than 33,000 people in two field divisions in front of him, which was originally a situation of fighting more and fighting less. ”

"These two divisions of mine have already taken the lead in occupying the favorable terrain, and the time, place, and people are all on my side. In addition, I have two artillery regiments forming a corner, and one heavy artillery wing against him is more than enough. ”

"If it weren't for the consideration of the sea factor, and at the same time worried that the little devils would increase the number of troops on the Korean Peninsula before the Spring Festival, Lao Tzu would have taken Seoul directly. The key Seoul is too close to the sea, and even if it is taken, it will not be able to hold it. Therefore, I chose the triangular area of the Yeseong River and the Imjin River as the battlefield. ”

"The south side is covered with a dense water network, and the north side is already a junction of hills and plateaus. Lao Tzu occupies the commanding heights, and the little devil can only attack from the back. As long as the enemy does not land from the port of Wonsan, there will be no major problems on the Pyongyang front. ”

"If Lao Tzu is given another half a year, the people of Pyongyang are straightened out, and all of them enter the war mechanism, then even the little devils will not be afraid of siege from all sides."

After all, what happens next, let's see how it will be broken down next time.