As the Chinese people became excited again, this storm soon swept to Japan, as well as the United States, Britain, and France. "What? The Japanese devils started massacring innocent people again?" "It's too tragic! It's really too tragic!"

These things are worse than pigs and dogs! Sooner or later they will be punished by God!"

"We must never let these bitches continue to massacre my Chinese compatriots like this!" Hu Shi, Chen Guangfu, Sun Tao and others looked at the photos and the documentary. Their faces were extremely ugly, their brows were furrowed and veins appeared on their foreheads, and their chests were rising and falling rapidly.

Trembling! The boundless anger has already reached the critical point. Everyone wishes they could carry guns and wipe all the Japanese off the face of the earth.

"Anger alone cannot solve the problem!" Meng Wu'an sighed, then looked at Hu Shi and Chen Guangfu and said: "Although we are thousands of miles away, we can still make the Japanese devils pay the price!"

Hu Shi naturally knew what Meng Wuan meant, and immediately nodded and said: "Chairman Meng is right. Although Europe and the United States cannot go to the battlefield to kill the little devils, they can put pressure on Japan through diplomatic channels!" Chen Guangfu continued: "

That's right, fighting not only requires a lot of manpower, but also huge war resources. Japan is an island country that is extremely resource-deficient, especially oil, steel and rubber, which are heavily dependent on exports!

We can build momentum with the United Kingdom, the United States and other countries, so that these Western countries that advertise democracy and freedom can open their eyes and see the true face of the Japanese devils!" "That's right! I know it will be very difficult to really work! These Western countries are some

Hypocritical politicians, they only care about interests and have no regard for the life and death of our China!

But no matter how difficult it is, we have to do it. We must not let the Japanese devils continue to massacre our Chinese compatriots without restraint!" Regarding the current predicament, it is true that applying pressure through diplomatic channels and public opinion is the best response. We cannot always know clearly

The Japanese have kidnapped a large number of ordinary people as hostages, so they are going to carry out indiscriminate bombing and attacks on their side, right?

Hu Shi nodded solemnly and said: "It is true, a weak country has no diplomacy! We have provided so much strong evidence a few days ago, and the result is not an understatement! This foreign devil has always said one thing and done another, unless there is personal pain.

, they will never leave Japanese people without making money!”

"This is the virtue of these profit-seeking foreign devils. In their eyes, they only have money and interests!" Meng Wu'an snorted coldly, and said with a flash of light in his eyes: "That's why our president often says that it is better to ask for others than to ask for yourself, no matter what

The only way out is to be self-reliant and self-reliant at all times!

With the current national crisis at hand, we Chinese people should unite to keep warm, drive the Japanese devils completely out of China, and build a prosperous, strong, and democratic new China! Only when the country becomes truly wealthy and powerful can we Chinese people gain true democracy and freedom, and can we

Gain the respect of the Western powers!"

"Haha! The road is tortuous, but the future is bright. Evil can never defeat justice! I firmly believe that under the leadership of our president, our great China will definitely stand up again!" Meng Wuan drew a big pie with a smile, and then

Asked Chen Guangfu: "Commissioner Chen, has the tung oil loan been implemented now? Are there any difficulties?"

"Fortunately, the tung oil loan has been basically signed now! We are just waiting for the United States to release the loan!" Chen Guangfu sighed: "Hey, the country is weak, and those of us engaged in diplomacy and foreign aid are really struggling!"

In the past few months, Chen Guangfu has really spent a lot of thought and energy begging his grandfather to sue his grandmother in order to get a tung oil loan, and now he has finally finalized it. Tung oil has been widely used in my country as early as the Sui and Tang Dynasties. However, on a large scale in China Before tung oil was exported, tung oil was mostly used as fuel and paint. People can often see tung oil trees in the countryside and mountains.

During the late Qing Dynasty, the great value of tung oil was discovered, and the demand for Chinese tung oil in the international market was very strong. Therefore, tung oil became an international commodity and gradually became a traditional bulk export product of China. In the early Republic of China, due to the use of paint in the military and machinery industries The special needs of tung oil have made it an important strategic material. The external demand for tung oil has continued to increase, causing my country's tung oil export volume to rise sharply.

my country's tung oil production areas are mainly concentrated in the Yangtze River Basin. Sichuan is the most important tung oil producing area in my country, accounting for about 1/3 of my country's tung oil production. The huge demand for Chinese tung oil in the international market has greatly stimulated the development of tung oil planting industry. In the 14 years from 1922 to 1936, the national tung oil production increased from 54,940 tons to 145,700 tons, an increase of more than 2 times.

The export volume of tung oil increased from 450,910 quintals to 867,783 quintals. In 1937, the export volume exceeded 1 million quintals, reaching 1,029,789 quintals. The value of tung oil exports earned nearly 100 million yuan in foreign exchange, making it China's largest export commodity. It was among the top three during the Chinese Anti-Japanese War.

In 2006, due to the existence of the Neutrality Law, China was unable to obtain direct military assistance from the United States. Therefore, the Nationalist Government focused on seeking financial support and loans. The breakthrough point was China's tung oil exports.

From the end of 1938 to the beginning of 1939, China and the United States reached the first loan agreement during the Anti-Japanese War, namely a tung oil loan. The tung oil loan agreement stipulated that the Export-Import Bank of the United States would loan the Chinese company US$25 million with an annual interest rate of 4.5% and a term of 5 years.

The Chinese company needs to sell 220,000 tons of tung oil to the American company within this period. The main purpose of this loan is to purchase cars and improve transportation on the Yunnan-Myanmar Road.

The amount of the tung oil loan was not large, but it was the first loan used by the U.S. government to aid China's Anti-Japanese War. Its political significance was obviously far greater than its economic significance. The National Government used tung oil to open the door to U.S. aid to China and changed the U.S.'s approach to China.

The policy greatly changed China's isolation and helpless situation.

The tung oil loan was undoubtedly a success for China's Anti-Japanese War, but the United States benefited a lot. The tung oil required for various productions in the United States was originally imported from China. The signing of the agreement means that American businessmen actually monopolized the sales of tung oil in China.

It also monopolized the price of the world tung oil market.

American businessmen can easily make profits by reselling tung oil in the international market, and it has greatly promoted the increase of employment, recovery and prosperity of the economy. Looking back on the whole process, Chen Guangfu sighed again: "It's just a very small amount.

, it doesn’t solve my problem! This loan can only solve a temporary emergency, and it is far less practical than working with your company to make money!”

"Haha, there's no need to say that! It's better to ask for help than to ask for yourself!" Meng Wu'an raised his brows proudly, and then said: "Then let's act separately. No matter what the result is, we must do our best.

If you keep going, even if you cause trouble for the little devil, it’s still a good thing!”

Jiang Qiang doesn't expect that diplomatic channels will have much real effect, but he can give the little devils eye drops in advance, so that when the time comes, the outbreak will become more violent! "Okay!" "Let's split up!"

Hu Shi, Chen Guangfu and Sun Tao nodded again and again, and then asked: "By the way, can you give us a copy of these photos and videos?" Meng Wu'an nodded and smiled: "Of course there is no problem, the extra copy is just for you.

Prepared!" "Haha, that's good! This way we will be more convincing when lobbying US government officials!"

"If there is nothing else, let's take our leave first! This matter must be struck while the iron is hot!" Hu Shi and Chen Guangfu nodded again, and then said some polite words before standing up to leave. "Well, okay! Ambassador Hu, Chen Guangfu

Committee members, you have worked hard all the way, we have prepared a small gift, please don't refuse!"

Meng Wu'an was originally a businessman, so he naturally knew what "courtesy to many people does not offend". What's more, these two big guys came over overnight to really give face! If you want the horse to run, you have to let the horse eat grass. Meng Wu'an

I must give you some generous gifts to make future cooperation more pleasant! "Haha, Chairman Meng is so polite!"

"No reward for no merit, this is what we should do!" Hu Shi and Chen Guangfu smiled happily, and after some refusal, they each accepted the US$500 cash red envelope in "embarrassment"! "Ambassador Hu, Commissioner Chen, please be patient.

Let’s go! Come and play with us often when you have time! Goodbye!”

After seeing off Hu Shi and Chen Guangfu, Meng Wuan returned to the office, picked up the phone and called Xia Chen: "Hello, Xia Chen? Well, it's me. Come to my office right now!" Not long after, Xia Chen

Chen came to the door of the chairman's office, knocked on the door, walked into the room and asked with a smile: "Chairman, I'm here! What can I do?" "Sit down and talk first!"

Meng Wu'an pointed with his hand, and after Xia Chen took his seat, he smiled and said: "That's it, our Shandong Military Region has recovered Qingdao, Yantai, Weihaiwei and other port cities!

The General Manager wants us to open commercial routes to the United States, Britain, France, Singapore and other countries. This requires us to purchase several cruise ships in the name of other countries. This operation process will definitely be complicated! I am ready to hand over this matter to

What do you think if you host it?"

According to the historical trajectory, it will be more than two years before the Pacific War breaks out, which means that it will still be more than two years before Japan and Britain, the United States, France and other countries come to blows. Therefore, this gap can be fully used to engage in maritime warfare with Britain, the United States, France and other countries.

In the name of trade, operations such as population transfer and talent import are carried out!

Jiang Qiang even plans to expand his power to Hong Kong and Singapore. If possible, these two places will be taken back and turned into Chinese territory in advance! If nothing can be done, those patriotic overseas Chinese will be evacuated to Shandong in advance for safety.

and Myanmar region!

Because Jiang Qiang knew that these overseas Chinese who vigorously aided the anti-Japanese war had suffered massacres and great suffering after Japan occupied Singapore! "What? Buy a cruise ship and open a route to Shandong? Really, that's great!

Doesn’t that mean that in the future we can all travel to and from the country anytime and anywhere?”

Hearing these words, Xia Chen's eyes suddenly brightened. In the past, he only knew that China's domestic economy was backward and people's livelihood was poor, and it was still in a state of war. At that time, even if he was killed, he would not even think about going back to fight the national disaster! In the end, human nature is selfish.

, the instinct is to seek good fortune and avoid misfortune, not everyone can give up the favorable living conditions and shed blood for the sake of ideals and beliefs!

It’s different now, because there is the powerful and mysterious Shandong Military Region and the all-powerful headquarters. If you arrive directly at the Shandong Jiangqiang Defense Zone, you won’t have any worries about safety and life! “You heard me right, and I didn’t say that either.

Wrong, it’s true! We can sit down and discuss the specific operation steps carefully!”

Meng Wu'an nodded affirmatively, and then continued: "What the boss means is that we can also acquire several American companies, and then invest and build factories in Shandong in the name of American companies!

At that time, an industrial park similar to a concession will be established. This will not only prevent the Japanese from carrying out air raids and destruction, but also allow us to conduct some private operations!" "Great! In this way, our people here can continue to work.

Continuously returning to China to support the Anti-Japanese War also allows family members to come to our place to develop together!"

Xia Chen was filled with joy when he heard this. If he could ensure his own safety and happiness index would not be reduced, he would absolutely be willing to contribute to the Chinese nation's war of resistance and rise. Moreover, for the omnipotent leader described by Meng Wuan, he was so powerful

The incomparable Shandong Group Army, the modern atmosphere of Zhaoyuan, and the reunion with her sister Xia Yu, Xia Chen is full of boundless yearning!

"You go and prepare the implementation draft first. I will convene more people for a meeting tomorrow morning to discuss! This matter is very important and we need to do our best to do it well!" Meng Wu'an was also excited. If the shipping to Shandong can be successfully opened,

Routes and air routes, then it is undoubtedly an extremely wonderful thing for them!

The White House in Washington. Roosevelt looked down at the outrageous photos in front of him. After a while, he looked at Secretary of State Cordell Hull with an ugly expression and asked in a deep voice: "The government of the Republic of China has once again submitted a diplomatic note to sanction the Japanese government.

How do you think we should respond this time?"

Hull pondered: "This is indeed a thorny issue. The complaint information provided by the government of the Republic of China this time is extremely detailed and very credible! It seems that the Japanese army has indeed committed a crime of massacre against humanity. It is really a bunch of unevolved people.

Total barbarians!"

In early 1933, President Roosevelt came to power, and Cordell Hull was appointed Secretary of State. After taking office, Cordell Hull fully supported Roosevelt's "New Deal" in order to minimize the losses caused by the world economic crisis in the United States.

Roosevelt used him to implement foreign policy to quell the criticism and dissatisfaction of some monopoly capitalists against the "New Deal" reforms. Hull was the longest-serving Secretary of State in U.S. history and the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1945. After a pause,

Hull went on to say: "The more troublesome thing is that the Chinese side has made a lot of noise. Not only have overseas Chinese held many rallies and demonstrations, but even the American people have shown unprecedented indignation about this. Many newspapers and media have rushed to reprint the report.

!”

Having learned the lessons from the past, coupled with the strong economic strength of Dongxing Trading Company and the full operation of the Republic of China government, in just four days, news about Japan's new massacre in Shandong was spread throughout the United States! Human beings are born with sympathy

The mentality of the weak. In the face of detailed ironclad evidence and bloody accusations, American public opinion is naturally one-sided. The vast majority of Americans are extremely sympathetic to the suffering of the Chinese people!

Although they will not donate generously and fully support China's war of resistance, they will have no problem helping the demonstrations and shouting a few voices to put some pressure on the U.S. and Japanese governments! And those news media naturally like to focus on hot topics and join in the fun.

Newspapers and magazines are full of news photos about the brutal massacre of innocent people by the Japanese army. Even the Nanjing Massacre and other news that had been gradually submerged in the past have been dug out and sold hotly!

"This matter really needs to be treated with caution! As the great federal government of the United States, public opinion should be taken into consideration!" Roosevelt tapped the table with his fingers, pondered for a while and then nodded: "You are right, we really cannot have any reaction.

The United States’ stance on freedom, democracy and humanity must be solemnly stated to the Japanese government!” Although it is now impossible to turn against the Japanese government and intervene in the Sino-Japanese war because of this matter, nor is it possible to change the isolationism pursued by the United States, public opinion is now boiling.

Roosevelt must show something!

Hull picked up the coffee, took a sip and nodded: "Then I will go and take note of the Japanese ambassador to the United States, Horiuchi, to let them know clearly our position as the United States!" "Yes!" Roosevelt nodded, and then picked up a cup of coffee.

A scrap steel export agreement to Japan, and then added: "Let the Japanese government restrain themselves, otherwise we will impose sanctions and embargo on them! For example, high melting point steel will be included in the contraband first!"

This scrap steel export agreement to Japan was submitted by the steel magnate Carnegie, and it related to great economic interests. Even if Roosevelt was the president of the United States, he could not veto it, but he could delay it for a while and put pressure on it! "Mr. President, I understand.

!If there is nothing else, then I will leave!"

After saying that, Hull stood up and walked out of the presidential office. "Baga! These Chinese people have now learned how to fight public opinion and kidnap public opinion! It's really not a good thing for us!" Horiuchi, the Japanese ambassador to the United States, managed to cope with it with great difficulty.

After Hull's visit, he immediately convened a short meeting with embassy officials to discuss countermeasures.

Military Attaché Ozaki Huang said in a gloomy tone: "This time it is Dongxing Trading Company that is adding fuel to the flames. These extremely insidious Chinese people will only use such despicable methods!" Koyama Hayato said coldly: "These tricks are at most useless.
To be continued...