Spy Shadow: Command & Conquer

Chapter 2002, I'm not a fox. I'm a hedgehog.

take off.

Landed in Changsha.

Min Gang welcomed him up.

"Commissioner".

"Is something wrong?"

"Chuikov is waiting for you."

"he?"

Zhang Yong seemed to be deep in thought.

Chuikov actually came all the way to Changsha?
Checking the radar map, we found that the other side wasn't at the airport, but rather by the river.

It seems this guy wants to keep a low profile.

He said he would wait for you by the river until you came to see him.

"I'll go now."

Zhang Yong said. Then he called to the guard platoon, "Get in the car. Let's go."

Chuikov wanted to keep a low profile, but Zhang Yong wouldn't let him.

I'm going to go in a grand and imposing manner.

Let everyone know that I met with Chuikov.

There must be a conspiracy between the two sides.

I'm not going to cooperate with you big powers fighting like dogs.

If you want us, the Chinese, to do things for you, you must offer benefits.

We must give more.

Otherwise, we're just going through the motions, not putting in any real effort. We're just dawdling.

Anyway, you'll all be dragged into this sooner or later. Trying to stay out of it and stand by and watch? Ha!

Zhang Yong personally drove the convoy to the riverbank.

He could clearly sense that countless eyes were staring at him.

They are all spies hidden by various parties.

ignore.

parking.

"Step aside!"

The soldiers jumped off the vehicle and began chasing people away.

The surrounding people were terrified and hurriedly moved away.

The surrounding area was quickly sealed off.

The guard platoon occupied the four sides.

Armed with live ammunition.

The atmosphere was tense.

Police officers patrolling the perimeter quickly coordinated to control the situation.

This kind of commotion usually means that a high-ranking official has arrived. The police officers already know exactly what to do.

Other relevant departments also received the report quickly and secretly cooperated.

Zhang Yong got off the train.

They came before Chuikov.

Chuikov sat quietly on a stone bench by the river.

Seeing Zhang Yong arrive with a large group of men, looking menacing, he could only manage a wry smile.

He definitely wanted to keep a low profile.

However, Zhang Yong did not cooperate.

Clearly, this is the attitude of the Chinese government. They want to negotiate.

"Want one?"

Zhang Yong took out a packet of peanut candy.

I still miss the days when I was a squad leader!
A small bag of peanut brittle is enough to make me feel satisfied.

They were overjoyed, as if it were New Year's Day, after seizing several hundred silver dollars from Japanese spies.

When I first saw five silver dollars at Li Boqi's place, I felt as if my breath had stopped.

This happened many years ago...

That was in April of the 24th year of the Republic of China...

"No, thank you."

"Should we find another place to talk?"

"Since we're already here, let's stay here."

"it is good."

Zhang Yong sat down.

He popped a piece of peanut candy into his mouth.

If you don't eat it, I will.

So fragrant...

"What's up?"

"I am against attacking Hankou..."

"But initially, the plan to counterattack Hankou was devised by you..."

"Times have changed..."

"Chuikov, have you ever thought about what you would do if the Germans attacked you?"

"What did you say?"

Chuikov was taken aback.

The Germans are attacking?
How did we suddenly get onto that topic?
"Chuikov, I'm only telling you this. You'd better remember it well."

"The Germans have gone mad; their war machine is unstoppable. Their next target is your Soviet Union."

"Because once the wheels of war stop, the Germans will collapse on their own..."

“I can even predict that you will be attacked suddenly and then collapse completely, just like our Nationalist government.”

"You will lose a great deal of land and people. The German army will continue to penetrate deep into your territory."

"Chuikov, you only need to remember my words. The future of your Soviet Union is the present of our Chinese nation. The Volga River is your Xiang River. You must defend the Volga River."

"Don't doubt my intelligence. My main job is espionage. Fighting is just a side job."

Chuikov: ? ? ?

Eyes dull.

My mind went blank.

What did the other party say?
It seems like I've said a lot.

But I can only remember a small portion. It's too profound.

"Goodbye."

Zhang Yong waved his hand dismissively.

What needed to be said has already been said. There's no need to go on and on.

I am very satisfied with the other party's reaction.

Staring blankly. Like a wooden figure.

Sure enough, the other party's brain had completely short-circuited.

With so much information all at once, Chuikov would need at least three days to think it over.

what!
Then the headache continued.

From then on, it kept recurring in my mind.

It's like giving yourself a heads-up.

This will be very beneficial to Chuikov in the future.

From this moment forward, relations between the Nationalist government and the Soviets will rapidly deteriorate. They will cling tightly to the coattails of the United States.

The Soviets were indeed quietly preparing for war, stockpiling weapons and ammunition.

As for whether there were any plans to launch an offensive against the Germans, only God knows.

Maybe there is.

Maybe not.

But history has no "what ifs"...

Turn around.

Leave.

Chuikov was left questioning the meaning of life.

Back at the airport.

He informed Chongqing of his itinerary.

eat.

Take a break.

Then it took off.

We landed safely at Baishiyi Airport as the evening sun set.

Exit the cabin.

Landing.

I noticed a small squad of American soldiers near the airport.

Judging from their clothing and weaponry, they should be considered the fourth class of the United States, namely the Marines.

Within the United States, the Marine Corps holds a very special position.

It was not established with congressional approval.

Therefore, its use does not require congressional approval.

With such convenience, successive presidents naturally loved it.

Given the opportunity, the Marine Corps will definitely be used first.

But here's the problem: without congressional approval, there's no legitimate reason for military spending!
Although it's called the Marine Corps, it's actually unrelated to the US Navy. The two are independent.

As a result, the Marine Corps is always short of money...

Nodding thoughtfully.

The arrival of the fourth group indicates that the United States has officially intervened.

Sometimes, the public appearance of foreign troops in military uniforms is itself a powerful signal.

Even if there are only a few dozen, it still represents an attitude.

Perhaps this was Roosevelt's greatest effort.

He cannot be transferred to the Army and Navy without congressional approval.

The only ones who could be mobilized were the fourth-class citizens.

Oh, so now we're in the third class?

Because the United States Air Force is not yet officially independent...

Only Hainan Airlines and Army Airlines.

I gathered my scattered thoughts.

I saw Acheson.

I saw Fisher.

There was also a familiar Englishman, Garrick.

Looks like this is the terrible teammate the system assigned me. I might have to deal with them for a long time.

"Mr. Commissioner."

"Mr. Atchison."

"Mr. Fisher."

"Your Excellency."

A chaotic and disorganized greeting.

Everyone wore a warm and friendly smile.

But what they were really thinking behind the scenes, only heaven knows. Anyway, Zhang Yong wanted to kick them a couple of times.

They're all old foxes. They're clearly not easy to deal with.

Fortunately, Zhang Yong wasn't a fox. He was a hedgehog. He'd prick anyone he could get his hands on.

"Did the commissioner just return from Nanchang?"

"Yes."

"It is said that the commissioner is making great progress in Nanchang and should be able to capture Nanchang soon, right?"

"No. I just hit a bottleneck. So, I went to see Chuikov."

"What do you want with him? What do you want to discuss with him?"

"Replenish ammunition. The front lines need a lot of ammunition."

Zhang Yong answered casually.

There is no problem with this answer.

Both the Fifth Army and the Eighteenth Army were equipped with Soviet weapons. They could only obtain ammunition from the Soviets.

This was tantamount to telling everyone present that our Chinese government was still heavily reliant on the Soviets and could not easily give up.

If you want us to decouple from the Soviets, you need to show some sincerity.

More dollars. More aid.

Otherwise, why should we change course?
"I thought the Commissioner was invincible and unbeatable!"

"That depends on what benefits you'll give me."

"What did you say?"

"Simply put, if the money is right, even the locusts will be wiped out."

"what?"

Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.

Well, this commissioner is a bit too blunt!
So, you're asking for money now?

Isn't that too direct?

"A counterattack on Hankou is possible. However, we need assistance."

"What kind of aid?"

"Military spending. Weapons. Ammunition. Medicine..."

"How much do you need?"

"At least 18 billion US dollars. The more the better."

"..."

Everyone was silent.

This Zhang Yong is asking for an outrageous amount!

18 billion. US dollars.

How dare you say that?

You bastard.

Do you know how much 18 billion US dollars is?

A single counter-offensive requires so much aid. Do they think we're easy targets? That we can just ask for money without asking?
silence.

Quiet.

Zhang Yong yawned.

A bit sleepy indeed.

I traveled from Nanchang back to Changsha, and then from Changsha back to Chongqing...

Running all the way.

Not only is there no overtime pay, but we also have to pay for our own travel expenses.

The Nationalist Air Force's fuel was supplied systematically...

If the fuel were converted into cash, the dollars the bald man gave him wouldn't be enough.

If we add weapons and ammunition, it would be a huge loss!
We must find an opportunity to make the bald man realize this. Stop supplying fuel...

"Commissioner, our formal meeting will begin tomorrow..."

"No need. My stance will not change. There must be sufficient aid. Otherwise, there's no point in discussing it."

"Don't you want to recapture Hankou, this strategically important location?"

"Controlling Yueyang is the same."

"Actually, you could have done better..."

"Yes. Chuikov advised us not to take military action."

"Uh……"

Silence again.

Several people looked at each other.

Sure enough, the Soviets interfered.

"what……"

"sleepy……"

Zhang Yong yawned repeatedly.

I wasn't faking it. I was genuinely sleepy.

You don't feel it on the battlefield, but when you're free, you just look like this.

There's nothing I can do about that. I need to go to sleep.

You two should discuss this properly.

Come find me again once you've reached a conclusion.

If there are no results, there's no need to come back.

“Commissioner, you said before that you would provide aid to our allies,” Fisher suddenly said.

“Of course. We always keep our word.” Zhang Yong nodded solemnly.

"Then you should expel the Japanese who have entered French Indochina, instead of just standing by and watching."

"We were driven out of French Indochina by our allies."

"This……"

“Mr. Fisher, I am actually very angry about this. I was just about to have a word with you. Our goodwill has been so brutally trampled on by you French. You actually allowed the Japanese to enter French Indochina, and then turned around and expelled our Chinese troops.”

"I do not have……"

"My understanding is, have you already surrendered to the Japanese? Are you preparing to form a military alliance with Germany, Japan, and Italy?"

"No. Absolutely not."

"Mr. Atchison, what do you say?"

Zhang Yong's eyes gleamed.

This is the real person.

In the current global situation, many countries have already entered the fray.

However, two major powers remained on the sidelines. The United States, in the end, emerged as the biggest winner.

Acheson is a real sly one.

"What conditions do you need for the expulsion of the Japanese from French Indochina?"

"That's easy. Three billion dollars will do."

"Are you crazy? Three billion?"

"We can discuss this in detail later."

Zhang Yong downplayed it.

talk?
Let's talk!

I'll go help you snatch chestnuts out of the fire?
Don't think about it.

The Yunnan army has already moved all the benefits that could be moved.

All the valuables have been moved to Kunming.

French Indochina at present is just a blank slate, offering no immediate benefits. He doesn't want it.

I'm currently hoping the Japanese will immediately launch an attack along the French Indochina border, targeting Singapore or the Philippines, and drag you all down with them.

You don't know the pain until the needle reaches the flesh.

You will only feel fear when the Japanese invaders' bayonets are pressed against your throats.

What do you mean by "talk slowly"?

"We'll provide you with free food and lodging, and you can stay in Chongqing for three to five years..."

"Uh……"

"Look, I've prepared rice and flour. And white sugar too. I'm treating you to the highest standards."

Zhang Yong said with a smile.

He waved his hand, and three trucks arrived.

The truck was fully loaded with rice, flour, and sugar. It was packed to the brim.

It's advertised as a five-ton truck, but it can easily carry ten tons on flat ground.

The inherent nature of domestically produced trucks. They're manufactured to carry a 50-ton load, then labeled as carrying a 5-ton load. Ha!

The steel beams and everything else are incredibly strong. You could say they're insane.

"Look, our National Government is very sincere. Please eat and stay well. Then we can talk slowly."

"Sir Commissioner, what you're doing is very insincere."

"Do we have to wipe out the entire army and kill everyone before we're considered sincere?"

"This……"

Acheson remained silent. His face was grim.

The other person was too mean. They spoke so directly, leaving him speechless.

It's like a hedgehog.

They stab people at the drop of a hat.

"To put it more bluntly, Mr. Acheson, if you want our help to stop the Japanese from advancing south and prevent the Philippines from being attacked, $18 billion is really nothing."

Zhang Yong spoke frankly.

Sincerity is always a must-win.

I'm going to speak frankly and clearly today. I'll get to the bottom of it.

Don't think we're unaware of your petty nature. Do you think we're idiots?

"And Singapore too!"

"The Japanese will have your British as their next target."

Zhang Yong gave a slight, cold laugh.

Speak frankly and openly.

Without concealing or hiding anything.

We all know.

Sure enough, after I finished speaking, there was another awkward silence.

Want to deny it?
How to deny it?

You're saying the Japanese definitely wouldn't?

Why are they so nervous?
The reason why China was asked to launch a counter-offensive to contain the Japanese was precisely because they were worried that the Japanese would continue to advance southward.
Manila and Singapore were the first to be affected.

The future situation is unpredictable and fraught with uncertainty. But I already feel unsafe.

The Japanese bayonets are silently approaching.

"what……"

Zhang Yong continued to yawn.

sleepy.

I can't take it anymore, I need to go to sleep.

Anyway, the matter has been laid bare. Everything has been said clearly. The rest is up to you to decide.

Love so and so.

Whatever.

Turn around.

Leave.

Go to sleep.