Chapter 122: Sichuan 22nd Army
“How have you been in contact with the troops on the 29th Route Army’s side? Are some of their officers still very close to those Japanese troops?”
“Also, have they made any special deployments for defending against sudden attacks from the Japanese troops?”
After Zhou Wenhua checked into the landmark hotel in the most bustling city center of Shanghai,
he was also in the presidential suite on the 10th floor of the hotel, inquiring of his subordinates.
“Yes! It’s exactly the same as the developments you predicted, boss!”
“So we want to ask the boss how to handle the next step?”
Two strong men were standing in front of Zhou Wenhua,
and one of them, a man named Li Wenyang wearing a Western suit, immediately reported.
“I told you to pay attention to and handle that Sichuan Army Troops while I was away these past few years. Have you taken good care of them and built good relationships?”
“Although I’ve always been in contact with them, I hope we can communicate effectively with them without me having to step in personally, especially once the war of resisting Japanese invaders breaks out. Then I really won’t have time to handle everything personally!”
Zhou Wenhua continued to inquire.
His tone was very calm.
“We have handled all the officers up and down the Sichuan 22nd Army, and we have also built a very good relationship with their Commander Deng. We can cooperate at any time!”
Li Wenyang continued to report.
“Good! It’s good that you’ve handled this troops. Their weaponry is very inferior. Once the war breaks out on the Taiyuan side, with their thin military uniforms and inferior weaponry, I’m afraid they won’t be able to kill many Japanese troops, and there will even be quite a few casualties among the Sichuan Army Troops. So we must build good relationships with them. After the war breaks out, I will provide them with some supplies and weapons aid to resist the invasion of the Japanese invaders!”
“At that time, we must give those Japanese troops attacking Taiyuan a big surprise!”
“As for Yan Laoxi on that side, there’s no need to expect him to fight the Japanese troops to the death!”
“So there’s no need to build a deep relationship with this Yan Laoxi!”
“Also, those guerrilla forces need to build friendly relationships with them too. Continue to donate some supplies to them for me, including grain and winter clothing!”
“Because they will become the last backbone force resisting Japanese invaders in Northern China, we absolutely cannot miss the chance to befriend these guerrilla forces, especially since they may be organized into the 8th Route Army in the future!”
Zhou Wenhua continued to instruct.
“Yes! Boss!”
Li Wenyang and the other man agreed in unison.
“Alright! You go rest first! These few days, enjoy the scenery here in Shanghai with me, and eat, drink, and have fun!”
“I will go back to the Beiping side with you. I have something to handle there!”
Seeing that his two subordinates were obedient and followed instructions, he nodded in satisfaction and then smiled as he instructed.
“Thank you, boss!”
Li Wenyang and the other man agreed in unison again.
Afterward, the two of them immediately turned and left Zhou Wenhua’s room,
while Zhou Wenhua was thinking about whether to personally call Commander Deng of the Sichuan 22nd Army to communicate.
