"Mr. Fang, I would like to ask how many more weapons you need, or how much armed force you will have to save yourself?"
Liao Mingyu picked up the tea cup and took a sip. After listening to Fang Jingyao's words, it would be a lie to say that he didn't feel anything at all.
Historically, overseas Chinese have never failed their motherland. After the Anti-Japanese War broke out, countless overseas Chinese anti-Japanese and national salvation groups united tens of millions of overseas Chinese, providing money and strength to jointly support the domestic anti-Japanese war.
Take the overseas Chinese in Nanyang as an example. In the first half of 1939 alone, the Nanyang Overseas Chinese Association provided assistance to the anti-Japanese front line with 500,000 sets of cotton-padded clothes, 217 aircraft, 23 tanks and 1,000 ambulances. The assistance was huge. Astonish the world.
In addition to aiding military supplies, overseas Chinese also supported the Anti-Japanese War by donating money and subscribing to anti-Japanese national debt. During the entire Anti-Japanese War, overseas Chinese donated a total of more than 1.3 billion yuan to the country, subscribed for 1.1 billion yuan in national bonds, and remitted 9.5 billion yuan. Half of the 500 million treasury bonds issued by the National Government in the first phase were subscribed by overseas Chinese. In addition, the treasury bonds subscribed by overseas Chinese were not repaid in the end due to civil war, which was exactly the same as direct donations.
During the Anti-Japanese War, more than four million overseas Chinese participated in the war and donated money. Among them were wealthy businessmen like Tan Kah Kee, street vendors like Zheng Chaojiong, and beggars and prostitutes. No matter where they are or what their status is, they have never forgotten their Yanhuang bloodline.
They are worthy of respect, Liao Mingyu thought in his heart. And now millions of overseas Chinese compatriots are struggling to survive under the butcher knife of the Japanese. How could he be completely indifferent.
"In fact, our Nanyang Self-Rescue Association is not only military, but also includes industry, agriculture and commerce. It is governed by a provisional council jointly established by seven major families. Each family leads countless overseas Chinese and Japanese to resist in the industries they are good at. "
"As for military strength, our Fang family is relatively good at it. The family has an old relationship with General Tang Jiyao. In his early years, Fang was admitted to the Yunnan Lecture Hall under the arrangement of the family. After graduation, he followed General Tang to train in the Yunnan Army. Participated in the War to Protect the Country. Haha, I’m not afraid of Commander Liao’s jokes. Fang was only 18 years old that year.”
In order to show his honesty, Fang Jingyao slowly revealed his identity:
"After the War to Protect the Country, I quit the Yunnan Army and returned to Singapore to take care of my family business. At this point, Fang returned to Yunnan for the cause of the nation."
"Now we have two self-rescue troops, one in Brunei and one in the south of Siam, close to Kuala Lumpur. There are more than 3,000 troops in Siam, but they are limited by their strength. We have to reorganize Zero, focusing on containment and not engaging in head-on confrontation with the Japanese army."
It turned out that he was fighting guerrillas in the jungle south of Siam. After listening to what he said, Liao Mingyu nodded and got the general idea. This Fang Jingyao was a bit beyond his expectation. He studied in the martial arts school, and in 2016 he led troops in the Yunnan Army to fight in the war to protect the country. He is a rare talent.
However, now Siam has fully compromised with Japan and acted as a slave state of the Japanese. I'm just afraid that life for the Nanyang guerrillas behind them will become increasingly difficult.
"Excuse me, bring all the Japanese weapons in our warehouse, including those British 7.7-caliber weapons, and sell all the firearms to Mr. Fang below the market price!"
Liao Mingyu thought for a moment, then generously gave instructions to Meng Fangliao.
"No way! Commander Liao." Liao Mingyu's generosity once again won Fang Jingyao's favor, but he is not a person who knows good and evil.
"The trophies of your army were won through a hard-fought battle. How could I take advantage of you!"
"Don't worry, although our strength is not strong, the seven major families have been operating in Nanyang for many years and have considerable financial resources. Compared with the way, this financial aspect is really not worth mentioning."
"I know the situation of the Sichuan Army to some extent, and it's not easy for you either. Brother Meng, the firearms will be calculated at 20% more than the original market price. Don't be polite to me. I will never change what I say. Haha, if you do it again in the future If there are arms to sell, Commander Liao please don’t forget Fang.”
Fang Jingyao said haha and expressed his sincerity very grandly. If they can follow Liao Mingyu's path for a long time, their arms will be guaranteed. Coupled with my admiration for Liao Mingyu, there is no harm in spending more money.
Although this equipment is still somewhat insufficient, it is better than nothing, right? You know, some of the guerrillas in southern Siam still used muzzle-loading shotguns.
"Since Mr. Fang insists so much, it is better to obey orders than to be respectful. I, Liao Mingyu, would like to thank you here. I will not hide it from you, but my army has been in some difficulties recently. That's why I came up with this strategy. Don't worry, if there are extra firearms in the future, Will definitely contact you.”
Liao Mingyu wanted to do his part, but every family had its own problems, and his own troops were almost unable to unravel the problem. Since the other party doesn't care about money matters, then I am happy to accept it. Being polite would seem pretentious.
"Come here, take away the tea! I want to have two drinks with Mr. Fang today."
"Haha, Captain Liao is quite a temperamental person, and he is very popular with the other party. I will not return home until I get drunk with Captain Liao today."
Fang Jingyao laughed and said, it can be seen that he is also a generous person.
"Sir, it's still..." The hook-nosed man next to him motioned to Fang Jingyao hesitantly.
Fang Jingyao waved his hand: "It's okay, Commander Liao trusts me, and I can trust Commander Liao."
A table of simple wine and food was quickly served. Liao Mingyu raised his glass and said to Fang Jingyao: "Mr. Fang and I hit it off today. Come on, let me toast you."
"Dry!"
"please."
Drink the glass of wine in one gulp. Fang Jingyao put down his cup and said calmly: "Haha, it's weird to call me sir or not sir. Captain Liao, don't be so polite anymore, just call me Jingyao."
Liao Mingyu also had this idea: "Mr. Fang should be more than ten years older than me. I am thirty years old this year. I don't mind calling you brother. You can stop being the leader and just call me by my name."
"Haha, what are you talking about? This is my honor. Fang is forty-two this year, but he is more than ten years older than you. However, Ming Yu was already a general when he was 30 years old. He is really a dragon and a phoenix among men! He has a bright future."
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After drinking and eating, the two of them had a deeper impression of each other. Although Fang Jingyao looks gentle and polite, he is also a sweet-tempered person, and Liao Mingyu is also happy to make friends with him. I also learned a lot of information about Nanyang during the conversation with him. Maybe... I will really use his resources in the future.
The firearms were quickly pulled over by Meng Fan and the others. In addition to the Japanese weapons on the list, there were also hundreds of Lee Enfields and a dozen Bren light machine guns, as well as a batch of 7.7 mm bullets.
The troops are about to change their equipment, and these 7.7mm-caliber weapons are useless in their hands. It's better to take advantage of this opportunity and sell them all to Fang Jingyao and the others.
Compared to Japanese weapons, Fang Jingyao and the others prefer British firearms. After all, it is easier to obtain British equipment in Nanyang.
In the end, the total number of these guns was calculated to be 32,000 yuan. Fang Jingyao, the young master, said generously that he would pay 35,000 yuan. Meng was so happy that he told the leader that the drink was really worth it!
Fang Jingyao asked the hook-nosed Agui to find a group of his followers, and they sent the weapons away in batches in an orderly manner. Because Dayang was not convenient to carry, Fang Jingyao did not bring too much this time. After paying Dayang 15,000 yuan, Fang Jingyao used more than 300 small yellow croakers instead.
Looking at a large box of real money, even Liao Mingyu couldn't help but stare blankly, not to mention the few Tiehanhan next to him.
That little yellow croaker is hard currency harder than the ocean. On the eve of the war, a small yellow croaker could be exchanged for 30 to 40 ocean dollars. In the past 42 years, one piece could even be exchanged for more than 60 ocean dollars. Do you think this thing can be worthless?
"Mingyu, let's stop here. I'm not worried about this batch of equipment on the road. I have to go on the road to escort it in person to feel at ease. I will leave a few people here as liaisons. If you have anything, just contact them."
Fang Jingyao said goodbye to Liao Mingyu. He was worried that things would change later and wanted to escort these weapons back to the army as soon as possible. They walked along the Nu River and entered Siam. When they arrived in Siam, they were greeted by someone.
"The days are long. Next time I have a chance to come to Zenda, I will definitely have a drink with you again. Farewell!"
"Brother Jingyao, take care! Be careful on the road."
Liao Mingyu nodded and said goodbye to this old brother who was so proud and proud.
