Spy Shadow: Command & Conquer

Chapter 1978, In My Lifetime...

It's July now.

The exercise was supposed to be in December!

Therefore, it should be unrelated to the content of the exercise. It seems more like an instinctive reaction to the Japanese invasion of Vietnam.

Later history books rarely mention the Japanese invasion of Vietnam.

At least, there are no textbooks.

They usually only mention things like the attack on Pearl Harbor.

In fact, the trigger for the attack on Pearl Harbor was the Japanese invasion of Vietnam.

It should be understood that Vietnam has always been a prize for Western powers.

Now, the Japanese invaders are extending their claws.

The last remaining illusions of the Western powers were ultimately shattered.

I used to think that the Japanese invaders might not dare to attack the Western powers. Now I realize I was wrong.

It wasn't that the Japanese invaders were afraid to act; it was that they simply didn't have the opportunity at the moment.

I will seize any opportunity that arises.

This puts Old Mac's US-Philippines coalition in danger.

The Japanese invaders are already eyeing the Philippines like hawks at its doorstep. They could kick the door down at any moment.

"Shaolong..."

"Commander Lu, please speak."

"Do you think the Japanese invaders will really continue their southward advance?"

"Will do."

"Do they really dare to go to war with Britain and the United States?"

"Yes."

"These guys are really ambitious!"

"Yes."

Zhang Yong remained calm.

Lu Han, however, was deeply moved.

The Japanese are really daring!

To declare war on Britain and the United States at the same time—that was truly courageous.

But how is this any different from courting death?
At the same time, they are taking on two world powers.

Who gave them the courage?

"Aren't there any people in their country who are even slightly more level-headed?"

"rare."

"That……"

"But they have lost their composure."

"Ugh."

Lu Han shook his head.

The Japanese invaders of today are indeed madmen.

They slid further and further down the path of war, sinking deeper and deeper, until finally dying.

From an outsider's perspective, this seems unbelievable. However, if you were in it, you probably wouldn't be able to remain unaffected.

At this moment, anyone who stands up and asks the Japanese invaders to calm down will surely be hacked to death by the fanatical Japanese soldiers.

"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

Suddenly, gunshots rang out.

They were scattered Japanese invaders. They had already infiltrated the Yunnan Army's front lines.

However, no attack was launched. Clearly, they were waiting to ascertain the situation.

"Bang!"

"boom!"

The Yunnan military responded with mortars.

Soon, the few scattered red dots disappeared. They had obviously been blown up.

That's right. The best way to deal with sporadic Japanese snipers is through artillery bombardment. Lock onto the general area and then bombard it with shells.

Previously, the Nationalist Army certainly did not have such conditions.

Every single shell is precious. How could we possibly waste them?

But now, bombard them at will. Until the Japanese invaders stop reacting. Resolutely prevent the Japanese invaders from getting closer.

Behind the mortars were 75mm howitzers.

Behind the 75mm howitzer, there was also a 155mm French-made howitzer.

The heavy artillery that was previously moved to Hanoi has now been brought back and deployed to the front lines in Lao Cai.

If the Japanese invaders attempt to launch an attack from here, they will certainly pay a heavy price.

Zhang Yong suddenly had an idea.

"Somebody come!"

"To!"

"Order the 15 grenades to fire!"

"Yes."

"20-35 mils! Range 9800 meters!"

"Yes."

The communications soldier went to relay the order.

Soon, the heavy artillery group deployed behind them opened fire.

"boom……"

"boom……"

Shells rained down into the distance.

Lu Han raised his binoculars and observed carefully. He saw nothing.

"Are there Japanese invaders?"

"A few petty thieves here and there."

"Oh……"

Lu Han was a little surprised.

Should we deploy heavy artillery to deal with a few petty thieves?

It doesn't seem necessary...

"It was to let the Japanese invaders know that there were tall buildings in the Northwest."

"I see."

Lu Han suddenly realized. That's good too.

Let the Japanese invaders back down. Don't ever try to take over the Northwest again.

Otherwise, the sporadic infiltration of Japanese troops would still be quite troublesome. Now we must make the Japanese completely give up.

You can go south. You can go west. But you can't go north or northwest.

To put it bluntly, it means don't try to take advantage of China.

Otherwise, what awaits you is another bitter battle.

You won't get any benefits.

Want to eat meat? Go find someone else. Go to Southeast Asia.

then……

Zhang Yong said slowly, "If Kou can go, so can I."

Lu Han nodded, indicating that he understood.

This is called "driving away a tiger to devour a wolf".

Let the Japanese invaders invade from the front, clearing away the obstacles, while we raise the banner of justice high from behind...

I understand.

This is a system that China has been using for thousands of years.

"Drip!"

"Drip!"

The radio inside the portable space started working again.

The system automatically translated. It's Luo Han Guo calling.

Well, even the Guangxi clique couldn't sit still anymore.

The Japanese invasion of Vietnam caused a huge uproar!
Both the Yunnan and Guangxi factions border Vietnam, so they naturally pay attention to what's happening there.

Find an excuse to go to a secluded place.

Activate the 5C communication center. Connect to the Guilin headquarters.

The current director of the Guilin headquarters is none other than Little Zhuge.

Monk fruit was his code name.

The call is connected.

"Commander Bai, is there something you need?"

"Shaolong, you're showing favoritism again. You went to Kunming overnight without even looking after us."

"Guilin doesn't have an airport. How am I supposed to get there?"

"forget it."

Little Zhuge immediately changed the subject.

What Zhang Yong said is indeed true. The Guangxi clique has indeed been a drag on the airport construction project.

The Nanning airport is still not completed.

The airport in Guilin has not yet started construction.

This is not something that can be done simply by leveling a runway. It requires a significant investment of manpower, resources, and capital.

Unfortunately, the Guangxi clique is currently at its last gasp.

Their financial resources are already very tight.

"Shaolong, the troops you asked us to prepare last time are ready. They can set off at any time."

"Being not."

"You're not using it again?"

"Britain and the United States want us to send troops. We hope the Japanese invaders will continue their southward advance."

Zhang Yong put it very plainly.

Because it uses 5C communication, there is no need to worry about leaks.

Moreover, given Zhuge Liang's intelligence, he would surely understand immediately. No explanation is needed.

Sure enough, Little Zhuge hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Singapore or the Philippines?"

"The Japanese want everything. Even Australia," Zhang Yong replied.

"Such a big appetite? Aren't you afraid of stuffing yourself to death?"

"Extremely fanatical."

"They're insane."

Yes. We'll wait and see.

"Understood. That would be best."

Little Zhuge breathed a sigh of relief.

this is a good news.

Really.

If the Japanese invaders were to advance south, the pressure on the domestic population would certainly be reduced.

It doesn't matter who the Japanese invaders fight if they go south. Just don't let them continue attacking China. Then everyone can live in peace.

Zhang Yong: ...

Suddenly I understood why the Henan, Hunan, and Guangxi regions suffered such a crushing defeat.

This wasn't just a problem with the bald man. It was a problem for the entire Nationalist army, including the Guangxi clique.

Right now, Little Zhuge's mentality is clearly that he wants to sit back and wait for victory.

Ideally, you shouldn't have to do anything yourself. Just wait to reap the rewards.

By the latter half of 1944, everyone knew that the Japanese were on the verge of collapse. This was because the American imperialists had already reached Japan's doorstep.

Therefore, all members of the Nationalist army, regardless of faction, began to preserve their strength. They were all waiting for victory, fearing that their power would be weakened.

The bald man wanted to deal with the local factions after winning the battle. The local factions, on the other hand, wanted to protect themselves.

then……

When the Japanese invaders went berserk and suddenly launched a fierce attack, all the Nationalist troops were stunned.

No one expected the Japanese invaders to pull such a stunt before their demise. It was completely unexpected. At the same time, they also needed to preserve their strength; they were unwilling to fight the Japanese to the death.

As a result, the Huangpu clique abandoned the Central Plains. The Guangxi clique, on the other hand, abandoned Guilin.

No one wants to fight to the death.

Ugh……

End the call.

Thoughtful.

This stubborn problem cannot be cured.

The entire Nationalist army was like this. The Guangxi clique was no exception. So, there was no hope.

Shake his head.

Banish the jumbled thoughts from your mind.

"Don't mess up!"

"Don't grab it!"

"Now, line up and come in!"

Shouts came from over there. The checkpoint had opened. The French were allowed in.

Zhang Yong silently walked over. Immediately, someone brought him a chair with a backrest, allowing him to sit comfortably and scrutinize everyone.

There were French people.

There were also locals hired by the French.

They were unwilling to surrender to the Japanese invaders, nor were they willing to follow the Vichy government.

There are no red dots.

There are no half-red dots.

This means the person is fine.

“No need to check.”

"hurry up."

So he waved his hand, signaling to let them pass.

After passing through the checkpoint, I immediately boarded the train and headed to Kunming.

An area has been designated for them near Kunming as temporary housing. This can be considered international aid.

Of course, all expenses will be settled with the French later.

Or use the French people's own money.

They have overseas funds.

Most of them are in banks in the United States.

Just a little bit that leaks through their fingers is enough for them to live on for years.

So let's figure out a way to withdraw the money together.

"Shaolong, I never thought we'd have such a day."

"what?"

"We actually have the ability to provide shelter to foreigners."

"hehe."

Zhang Yong smiled but didn't say anything.

So what? One day, our Chinese warships will also be able to sail into the Thames.

Lu Han, however, was deeply moved.

If this scene were reversed, it would be perfectly normal.

Large numbers of Chinese refugees attempted to seek refuge in the French Concession. This was standard procedure.

But now, it is the French who want to enter China to seek refuge!
The people around were all armed with guns; they were all Chinese soldiers.

"To be able to see this scene in my lifetime, I will die without regrets..."

"Stop."

"real."

"You will have to come to Hanoi again to accept the unconditional surrender of the Japanese invaders."

"I?"

Lu Han was stunned.

Accept the unconditional surrender of the Japanese invaders?
How could I possibly be the one to shine in such a glorious moment?
So far away...

It feels so unreal...

"We are part of the Allied forces. Of course, it is we who should accept the unconditional surrender of the Japanese invaders."

"what……"

"Who here is more qualified than us?"

"what……"

Lu Han's eyes shone brightly.

Clearly, he was tempted. If that day ever came.

What is this scene compared to the true glory of accepting the unconditional surrender of the Japanese invaders!

[System upgrade in progress...]

【10%...】

【20%...】

Suddenly, a notification arrived.

Zhang Yong was somewhat surprised.

System upgrade? Not an upgrade for a specific organization?
That's rare!
I don't even know when the last system upgrade was.

Could it be that the world map began to change because the Japanese invaders entered Vietnam, and thus the system was upgraded?
【70%...】

【80%...】

Fortunately, the upgrade progress hasn't slowed down.

It didn't get stuck at 99%; instead, it progressed smoothly to 100%.

System upgrade successful

Get it done.

Out of curiosity, I took a look.

It turned out that there seemed to be no change?
The weapons are the same as before. There's no time-travel version either.

There are no five pairs of wheels.

No Barrett.

Jet aircraft? No.

It seems that even the 107mm rocket launcher is no longer available.

The rockets are still there. We'll need to assemble the launchers ourselves. That shouldn't be a major issue.

With the increase in artillery of various calibers, most of the application scenarios of the 107mm rocket launcher can be replaced by other artillery.

frown.

Is this considered a reverse upgrade?

Fortunately, it was eventually discovered that the prices of bulk goods in the system's online store had been reduced.

To be precise, prices have basically returned to market levels.

Many more varieties have been added.

It mainly consisted of various military supplies, including hats, military uniforms, and liberation shoes.

These things aren't useless, that's certainly not true. But to say they're very useful doesn't seem right either. Of course, they're better than nothing.

Especially essential food supplies such as rice, flour, and sugar. These are extremely urgent.

With the fall of Yueyang and Nanchang, grain production in the Ninth War Zone dropped by almost half. Military food supplies were severely affected.

But the army remained the same size. Food was insufficient, and people went hungry.

"Commander Lu, there's something I need to discuss..."

"Shaolong, tell me, and I'll take care of it right away."

"I arranged for someone to send a trainload of grain over."

"food?"

"Correct."

Zhang Yong did not elaborate.

Let's wait for the system to arrange delivery.

It arrived very quickly. It was delivered along the railway line.

To outsiders, it gave the impression that the train originated from Hanoi. There were a total of eighteen carriages, packed to the brim.

Huh?
Eighteen carriages?
Is that an exaggeration?
Previously, the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway operated a maximum of nine carriages.

It's not that the railway is faulty, it's that the locomotives don't have enough pulling power.

Some sections of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway have very steep gradients. Even with two locomotives, they can only push nine carriages uphill.

But now, the locomotive sent by the system seems to be working very well.

Oh, the system has been upgraded.

Then you'll receive a super powerful locomotive as a gift.

"Woooo..."

"Woooo..."

The train sounded its whistle and slowly passed through the checkpoint.

Then it stopped at the edge of the platform. It extended far beyond the platform in both directions, resembling a giant dragon.

"Go up and have a look."

"it is good."

Zhang Yong got on the bus.

The helper handed over the goods list.

Sure enough, there was flour, rice, and a whole truckload of white sugar.

incredible.

So much white sugar.

That's a full fifty tons.

This train is amazing. Each carriage weighs fifty tons.

There are a total of eighteen carriages, which is nine hundred tons.

If converted to kilograms, that's a whopping 180 million kilograms.

But that's not the point.

The key is the market price. You can buy an unlimited amount.

Prices will not increase.

At the normal price at the time, one dollar could buy 300 kilograms of flour, which is 0.15 tons.

So, nine hundred tons of flour for just over six thousand US dollars is acceptable.

Nine hundred tons of flour, intended for emergency use, could save many lives.

Zhang Yong checked his assets.

Okay.

You can buy lots and lots of flour.

Scratching six thousand dollars isn't too difficult. After all, the world stage is gradually opening up.

Trading intelligence with the Americans can earn tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars. Americans are rich. We should make as much money as possible from them.

then……

Come again...

Continue purchasing.

Ten more trains...

[To be continued]

I highly recommend a book: "The War of Resistance Against Japan: I Really Don't Understand What Special Operations Are."

(End of this chapter)