The sun never sets

Outside the city, there were farms and breeding grounds opened up by the People's Army, as well as some villages, which could provide some food for the army, but the main source of food was transported from North China by rail. In order to supply the 150,000 mobilized troops, locomotives dragged long carriages, running day and night on the railway lines, transporting thousands of tons of various supplies.

At Huludao Railway Station, you can see people from all walks of life. In Jinzhou, besides soldiers, there are workers. The busier it is than Shanhaiguan and Huludao. Nagao Kanji used his status as an active-duty officer to quickly bring Kotoku Shusui and Miyazaki Toranosuke outside the Eastern Front base camp.

After handing over to the officer on duty at the gate, Major Nagao said to Kotoku Shusui and the others, "I can only take you two here, and other comrades will take over later."

Kotoku Shusui and Miyazaki Toranosuke bowed together, "Thank you for your hard work on the journey, Nagao-kun."

Before leaving, Nagao Kanji gave his mailing address to the two and asked for their contact information, saying that it would be convenient for future contact. At that time, there were already telephones, but they were only used in the military and important government departments. Writing letters was the mainstream way of communication in this era, and letters were often lost in the past.

The People's Government overturned the postal system left over from the previous dynasty and re-established the Post and Telecommunications Bureau to manage mail, telegraphs and telephones, which lost a lot of money every year. However, no one in the government proposed to abolish the Post Office, not because they were afraid of another Li Zicheng, but because the Post and Telecommunications Bureau did improve the efficiency of communication, which was beneficial to the people and served the people.

Moreover, the money lost by the post office is only on paper. New post offices are established every year. After being laid out in big cities and along railways, they are also built in remote counties. The money lost on paper is turned into real assets. The existence of the post office makes the information transmission in the area controlled by the people's government much faster and more efficient. Even if it loses money, it will continue to operate.

The railway has also been losing money. It cost a lot of money to build the railway, and the subsequent maintenance costs are also very high. It will take a long time to recover the cost just by collecting operating fees, but the government has accelerated the pace of railway construction. After the railway is built, it can not only play a significant role in the military, but also greatly improve the economic development speed along the railway.

Losing money doesn't matter, as long as it is profitable overall. This is the advantage of the people's government. The government runs the entire country and concentrates its efforts on the night raid group: Lu ⑨ ④ ⑨, San Liu Yi

1902 In doing big things, as long as the bureaucracy is not corrupt, the speed of development will be much faster than other political systems. In the 67 work summary report of the People's Government, it said that tons of steel were produced in a year. Other countries did not believe it, thinking that there was too much water in it, but it was a fact.

The plug-in played a certain role, but what was more important was the entire system of the people's government.

After being checked, Kotoku Shusui and Miyazaki Toranosuke were taken to the reception room by the guards to wait. Looking at the simple furnishings in the room, Miyazaki Toranosuke joked, "Chairman Lin lives a very simple life. Any minister in Guangzhou lives a more luxurious life than this."

Kotoku Shusui said, "The emperor's house is more magnificent."

"Have you seen it?" Miyazaki Toranosuke was very surprised.

Kotoku Shusui answered honestly, "No, but I have heard people talk about it."

"If someone can enter and exit the Double Bridge, he must be a rich man."

"Well, his family is quite rich."

The two were a little nervous, so they said a lot of words that had no real meaning. They were fine when they came, but when they thought about facing the Chinese leader, they couldn't help but get nervous. Japanese newspapers described Lin Yongchang as a cruel, arrogant, and warlike dictator, and gave him the title of "Seventh Heaven Demon King". Kotoku Shusui and Miyazaki Toranosuke did not believe the exaggerated words in the newspapers, but they were somewhat affected.

When the iconic bald head appeared, the usually unrestrained Miyazaki Toranosuke became reserved. He quickly stood up from his seat and bent his body almost 90 degrees like Kotoku Shusui. "Miyazaki Toranosuke (Kotoku Shusui) meets Chairman Lin!"

Later, Miyazaki Toranosuke wrote in his autobiography that the moment he saw Chairman Lin, the tremendous sense of oppression seemed to become real, and he almost couldn't breathe.

Chapter 269: Free-spirited on the Independent Embankment

The Japanese just like to exaggerate. Whatever the "Four Thousand Year Old Beauty" or the "God of Sushi", they will make a fuss about it, as if this is not enough to show their national character.

Miyazaki Toranosuke said in his memoirs that "he almost couldn't breathe", and some people think he was exaggerating, but more people think he was telling the truth, because there are so many similar statements, not just Miyazaki Toranosuke. A single case is not enough to prove a case, so what about many examples?

Lin Yongchang didn't know that he gave the Japanese such a strong sense of oppression. He had put away his power and tried to be approachable. Ito Hirobumi was very humble in the letter, saying that there were some small misunderstandings between Japan and China in the past, which was not what he wanted to see. He said that in the current international situation, the two countries should work together to fight against the oppression of Westerners on the East.

The tone of the letter was very humble, without any of the domineering attitude that he showed when he forced Li Hongzhang to sign the treaty at Chunfanlou. At that time, Ito Hirobumi was domineering and said to Li Hongzhang aggressively: "Now you have only two choices, sign or not?"

Li Hongzhang immediately gave in and obediently signed the Treaty of Shimonoseki. Ito Hirobumi slapped Li in the face, then turned around and gave him a sweet treat, praising Li Hongzhang's talent and character, saying that Li Hongzhang was the "Bismarck of the East", and Li Hongzhang actually accepted it all.

Lin Yongchang had not forgotten Ito Hirobumi's past. No matter how humble that guy was now, he didn't believe a word. Not only did he not believe it, but he also had more doubts in his heart. What was Ito Hirobumi trying to do? Was he trying to backstab him again?

The Dagukou Fort was rebuilt, but it certainly could not stop the attack of the Japanese combined fleet and landing infantry. It could only buy a few days for the rear. Because Britain, Germany, the United States and other countries had a large share of trade in Tianjin, the Russians did not bombard Tianjin. The same was true for Qingdao. The defense there was not enough to hold out for a long time in front of the fleet and the army.

If the Japanese ignored the reactions of other countries and forcibly landed in Tianjin and then headed straight for Beijing... No, Beijing is no longer the capital now, and it would be useless to occupy Beijing. If the Japanese army really landed in Tianjin, it would most likely cut off the supply lines of the Northeast People's Army.

As the number of troops and technical weapons on the Northeast battlefield increased, the dependence on railways also increased. Although the tactics of the People's Army emphasized mobility and flexibility, after adding many mortars and infantry guns, it inevitably became sluggish. Compared with two years ago, the mobility and flexibility of the People's Army has decreased, but in return, the attack and defense capabilities have been improved several times.

In order to completely solve the Northeast problem, the People's Army mobilized nearly 40 troops, not the 60 estimated by Russia and Japan. With so many people, so many animals and artillery, carriages of supplies were needed every day to maintain defense, and at least carriages of supplies were needed to maintain key attacks. If a full-scale attack was to be launched, the supply of food and ammunition would have to be doubled.

Although the People's Army's supply is not entirely dependent on railways, it is highly dependent on them. If the supply line is cut off, the combat effectiveness will inevitably be affected. Could Ito Hirobumi really be thinking this? No way? Is this really the case?

Lin Yongchang decided to reveal some information to the Japanese so that they would not make a wrong judgment. He was confident that even if the Japanese landed in Tianjin, or anywhere else, or crossed the Yalu River again, it would not affect the People's Army's success.

Ultimate victory, but if possible, it is better to deal with only one enemy at a time.

He wrote a reply on the spot and asked Kotoku Shusui to pass it to Ito Hirobumi, asking the Japanese army to send an observation group to North China and Northeast China to see how the People's Army fought. Ito Hirobumi's letter was written in Chinese with beautiful handwriting, while Lin Yongchang's reply was written in Japanese with even better handwriting.

"Mr. Miyazaki, Mr. Miyazaki?" Lin Yongchang raised his voice slightly, waking up the dazed Miyazaki Toranosuke.

"Ah? Oh! Sorry to trouble you!"

After Miyazaki Toten regained consciousness, he immediately stood up and bowed. Looking at the panic on his face, if Lin Yongchang was not satisfied, he would immediately kneel down. Lin Yongchang was certainly not that bored. Watching people kneel down was not an interesting thing. He did not have that kind of habit.

"Mr. Miyazaki, Mr. Kotoku will help me take a letter to former Prime Minister Ito Hirobumi. Do you want to go back to Japan with Mr. Kotoku Shusui, or do you want to stay in China and see more?"

"Ah... this... that..." Miyazaki Toranosuke looked a little overwhelmed. "Well, Kotoku-kun and I came here together, so I should go back with him. Next time I have a chance, I'll come to China again... and take a look. Yes, that's it."

"Well, I'll give you some money for your trip. Please don't think it's too little. I don't have much money now."

Lin Yongchang took out a hundred yuan and stuffed it into Miyazaki Toranosuke's hand. Miyazaki Toranosuke naturally refused to accept it. He refused again and again, "How can I accept Mr. Lin's money? We have money...really, when we were in Tianjin, Mr. Funakoshi gave us..."

"This is my own salary, less than half a month's salary, please take it. I don't want to bribe you with this little money. Who can be bribed with a hundred dollars? I am grateful for the contributions you two have made to China. You can use this money as travel expenses, and use the rest to buy some meat to nourish your body. The body is the capital of the revolution. Only when you are full can you be strong, and only when you are strong can you work better. The current goal of our People's Party is to ensure that all Chinese people can have enough food. Please continue to work hard to ensure that the Japanese people can have enough food and clothing, and no longer suffer from hunger and cold."

Miyazaki Toranosuke was stunned for a moment, then he stretched out his hands to take the red hundred-dollar bill, and then he bent down and bowed again, this time his head almost lowered to the ground. When he raised his head, he was already in tears. Lin Yongchang was a little surprised. He knew that the Japanese liked to exaggerate, but tears were unnecessary, right?

"Please rest assured, Mr. Lin, I will never forget your teachings today."

After bidding farewell to the bald man and coming out of the heavily guarded Eastern Front Base Camp, Miyazaki Toranosuke still looked a little dazed. He stood on the newly paved cement road for a long time, his eyes gradually becoming firm. He wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, turned his head, and said to Kotoku Shusui who had been standing beside him: "I finally understand why the People's Army is invincible!"

Kotoku Shusui looked at him and smiled, but didn't say anything.

Miyazaki Toranosuke added: "Only a great country like China can give birth to a hero like Chairman Lin!"

Kotoku Shusui joked, "I think Chairman Lin was wrong when he said that one hundred dollars can't buy anyone, but you were bought by this hundred dollars."

Miyazaki Toten shook his head repeatedly. He took out a red hundred-yuan bill from his pocket, held it in front of his eyes, looked at the four portraits of "Workers, Peasants, Students and Soldiers" on it, and said, "This is for the two of us. I only got fifty yuan. For this fifty yuan, I, Miyazaki, am willing to do anything for Chairman Lin!"

He stuffed the money into the hands of Kotoku Shusui and said, "You should take it. I'm used to spending money lavishly, so it's better if you take it."

After that, Miyazaki Toranosuke bowed again in the direction of the base camp, then straightened his back and sang loudly: "Yellow River, Yellow River, originates from Kunlun Mountain, flows into the Great Wall Pass from Mongolia. Since ancient times, saints and wise men have been born on the banks of this river..."

He was singing the People's Army's military song. Such an outrageous act attracted the attention of the soldiers and workers passing by, but Miyazaki Toranosuke didn't care and continued singing along. When he was halfway through singing, many people joined in. The loud singing sounded in Jinzhou City and spread far and wide.

"...On the independent dike, my mind is free.

Outside the Great Wall, beside the Hetao River, there is yellow sand and white grass, and no one lives there.

I want to get 100,000 soldiers to march to the northwest.

Drink from Wulianghai Lake, ride on Wula Mountain,

I will never return until I win.

You play the cymbals and the music, and listen to the songs of triumph."

Chapter 270 Star Platform

After sending off Ito Hirobumi's envoy, Lin Yongchang pondered for a moment, opened the system interface of [The Sun Never Sets in the Celestial Empire] again, checked the deployment of the People's Army and the Russian Army, and then turned his attention to the other side of the Yalu River. Northeast China is China's inherent territory, so the distribution of the Russian Army can be seen clearly, while the Korean side is shrouded in darkness, and only a small area on the Yalu River can be seen.

Members of the underground organization in Korea and Japan sent back a lot of information. Lin Yongchang knew that Japan had sent a large number of troops to Korea. It was confirmed that two standing divisions had arrived in Korea, but it was not certain that there were only two divisions.

A full mobilization was implemented and military control was implemented in many places. Even if the news was obtained, it was not easy to spread it.

Since the emergence of the reserve system, mobilization has almost become synonymous with starting a war and preparing for war. The cost of mobilization for modern countries (as of 1903) is very high, and no country will mobilize for fun. During the Franco-Prussian War, Prussia relied on a faster mobilization speed to accumulate more troops and firepower on the battlefield, which defeated France, which was recognized as the strongest army at the time, and became the hegemon of Europe.

The Japanese previously attacked Liaodong because they did not fully mobilize, so they were exhausted when they attacked Liaoyang and were pushed back by the Russian army. This time, the Japanese learned their lesson and began mobilization before they even joined the war. Even if the Yawata Iron and Steel Works could not be put into production smoothly, the Japanese would still make a big move.

Since the Japanese have started full mobilization, they will definitely join the war. It is possible that they are preparing to attack Sakhalin and Vladivostok as they said during the secret contact, but it is also possible that they will join forces with the Russian army to defeat the People's Army. Lin Yongchang believes that the possibility of the latter situation is very low, but they are the Japanese, so it is not surprising that they will do anything.

But even if the Japanese were ready to join forces with the Russians, the full-scale attack on the Russian army could not be stopped. For the upcoming "Liaoshen Campaign", the People's Government mobilized 400,000 troops, plus the workers and farmers who transported ammunition and food to the front line, it would not be an exaggeration to call it a million-strong army.

In order to organize such a large army to fight, the People's Government prepared for two years and borrowed a large amount of money from the Americans. Even if there were any unexpected circumstances, inertia would push the plan to continue. If it stopped halfway, not only would there be huge losses, but more importantly, morale would be severely damaged and the prestige of the People's Government would plummet.

Unless an incident like the Eight-Nation Alliance happens again, the "Liaoshen Campaign" will have to continue!

Lin Yongchang rethought the plan in his mind, and then said to the guard: "Please ask Comrade Chen Tianhua to come over."

"Yes!"

Chen Tianhua was from Hunan and was sent to Guangzhou by Huang Xing on official business. Later, he followed Wu Tingfang to Taiyuan. He was diligent and knowledgeable. He submitted an application to join the party and became a member of the People's Party after a year of observation. He now works in the propaganda department and is also responsible for some theoretical research work.

The guard walked quickly to the door and shouted, "Comrade Chen Tianhua, is Comrade Chen Tianhua here?"

Chen Tianhua, who was very sturdy, looked up from behind the pile of books. "Here! What can I do for you?"

"Chairman Lin, please come over."

"Okay, I'll be right away."

The guard's voice was so loud that everyone in the other offices nearby could hear it. Wang Jingwei was very envious of Chen Tianhua for being summoned by Chairman Lin, and even a little jealous. He was the first to come, but Chen Tianhua was the one who was taken seriously. Why? In terms of appearance and talent, how could he not compare to Chen Tianhua?

He said sourly to the others in the office: "Since coming to Jinzhou, Xingtai has been summoned by the Chairman three times!"

"Yes."

"indeed."

"It seems like Brother Xingtai is going to be very useful."

Many people expressed envy, but some expressed different opinions, "I heard that the Chairman wants to arrange for him to go to northern Shaanxi to farm."

"Where did you hear this news?"

"Really? Chen Xingtai asked someone a few days ago how to farm."

Wang Jingwei felt relieved, and said with some gloating: "That may be that the Chairman wants to temper Xingtai's will. Mencius said: You must first make his mind suffer, his muscles and bones tired, his body hungry, his body empty, and his actions frustrated..."

"What are you talking about?"

Yang Du walked in from outside. "Have you finished the work at hand? Huh?"

Everyone lowered their heads and busied themselves with their work. Only Wang Jingwei smiled and said, "We were just talking about Chen Tianhua. Sir, I heard that Chen Xingtai is going to northern Shaanxi to farm. Is this true?"

"Why do you care whether he's real or fake? What does it have to do with you? Have you forgotten the principle of confidentiality?"

Wang Jingwei defended himself by saying, "We care about our comrades and want to understand the government's decision-making trends so that we can work more purposefully and avoid taking detours and wrong paths. This is what Chairman Lin said in his speech in Zhengzhou this year."

Yang Du thought: Don't I know that Chairman Lin said that in his speech in Zhengzhou? I wrote the manuscript!

"We should also look at Chairman Lin's words dialectically. Chen Xingtai's job transfer is a matter for the Organization Department. It hasn't been announced yet, so don't ask around. If you want to understand the government's policy direction, read more newspapers and books. Internal Reference and People's Daily are both good channels. You can also read People's Army Daily."

"Yes, I understand!"

Wang Jingwei stated: "We will work hard and live up to the expectations of the Party and the people, and also to your expectations!"

"............", Yang Du looked at Wang Jingwei, feeling somewhat unhappy. In the past, Wang Jingwei was flamboyant and not calm enough. Now he is calm, but too calm, becoming smooth and even a little greasy. It cannot be said that Wang Zhaoming is unlearned. On the contrary, Wang Jingwei often quotes Lin Zhu in his speech.

It is said that he could memorize the two volumes of "Selected Works of Lin Yongchang" by heart, and he could often leave his opponents speechless in debates.

But this is neither the attitude nor the method of doing practical things. Many of the comrades in charge of various departments in the Party, as well as the generals in the military and the local officials, will not endorse the letter. Does this mean that their awareness is not as good as that of Wang Jingwei?

However, this was just Yang Du's opinion. He knew that many people were optimistic about Wang Jingwei and believed that Wang Jingwei had high theoretical attainments and would be able to take over Yang Du's position in the future. Yang Du felt that he was still young. Wu Tingfang was over 60 years old and often called himself a young man. He was a generation younger than Wu Tingfang, so how could he be the one to take over?

Sometimes, Yang Du would ask himself whether he was afraid that Wang Jingwei would steal his limelight and replace his position?

It's hard to say, maybe a little bit, so he has always been very restrained and never commented on his comrades in the party, especially the young people, so as not to affect the progress of others because of his own reasons.

Chapter 271 Attack

"President."

"Tianhua, come in quickly."

Lin Yongchang looks much younger than Chen Tianhua, but he is like an elder in front of Chen Tianhua, and both of them think this is natural. "Write an article, the title is: Everything for the Northeast, Everything for Victory!"

Chen Tianhua is a talented writer and a master of writing. It is not to say that Lin Yongchang and Yang Du cannot write, but a person's energy and time are limited. It is better to find more people to do things that can be done by others. Chairman Lin can just dictate, and at most "write" poems, such as "The scenery of the north, thousands of miles of ice, thousands of miles of snow".

After the Russians were driven away, Lin Yongchang "wrote" "沁园春*雪". Such a heroic and romantic poem is a treasure of Chinese civilization and must be used to contribute to Chinese civilization.

Propaganda is very important. It can rally the people and boost morale. No matter what kind of political system it is, it will work hard on propaganda. But propaganda is not omnipotent. It can inspire fighting spirit to a certain extent, but it cannot create something out of thin air. The weapon of criticism is very useful, and more often it is necessary to criticize with weapons. For the Russians entrenched in the Northeast, it is necessary to use weapons to criticize them.

Guo Songling is 20 years old this year. He lives in Yuqiaozhai Village in the eastern suburbs of Shenyang. When war broke out everywhere in the Northeast, he joined the ranks of the People's Army without exception. Whether he likes it or not, this is the only way out for young people in the Northeast. There are too many Russian troops in the Northeast, and their plunder and oppression of the local area are unprecedented. In order to build fortresses and dig trenches, the Russians arrested people everywhere. Guo Songling didn't want to work as a coolie for the Russians, so he had to join the ranks of the People's Army.

Because he was physically fit and could read and write, he mastered military skills quickly and was quickly promoted in the army. After he became a squad leader, he repeatedly participated in guerrilla warfare against the Russians. As a local, he was familiar with the geographical environment and climate changes in the Northeast. He made many contributions in the battles and showed extraordinary combat qualities and command abilities in commanding the battles.

So he was promoted from squad leader to platoon leader, and then to company commander. Later, he went to Baoding Infantry Academy for further studies. When the People's Army in Northeast China turned from strategic stalemate to strategic offensive and was about to launch a large-scale attack on the Russian army, Guo Songling had already become a battalion commander, commanding 500 soldiers. He became a battalion commander at the age of , which was considered a rapid progress.

Such situations are common in the People's Army. His regiment commander is only in his twenties, and even the commander of the Liaoxi Corps is only 24 years old. This is a young army, from top to bottom, very young, full of vigor and vitality, with unlimited possibilities.

In March, when the ice and snow had not yet completely melted, the People's Army and the Russian Army fought again. Under the attack of the Russian army, the People's Army gave up Daqing, Songyuan and other places after resisting step by step, and withdrew its troops for a distance. But the retreat was just a means to concentrate the forces and launch a more fierce attack.

Brigade Commander Wu Peifu said to the soldiers: "It's just like hitting someone. Pull your fist back first, then you will hit harder!"

After a month of preparation, in May, the People's Army's long-prepared large-scale counterattack finally arrived. As the battalion commander, Guo Songling led the soldiers to the designated starting position and prepared for battle. Now, everything is ready, just waiting for the order to arrive.

The soldiers were crowded in the trenches. In order to achieve concealment of the battle, everyone remained silent. Even if they needed to communicate, they would lower their voices, fearing that they would alert the Russian army in the distance. Although the Russians could not hear the movement here due to the forest and the distance of more than 400 meters, what if?

Guo Songling did not want to take any risks and ordered the soldiers to keep silent. He had participated in many battles, but this was his first time commanding a battle as a battalion commander. He pulled out the revolver from his waist and checked whether it was fully loaded. He touched the rifle in his hand again, resisting the urge to check again.