Chapter 545 544【Feed the Dog】

If Zhang Xueliang's loss of the Northeast is disappointing, then Chang Kaishen's performance in the battle of Rehe is infuriating.

The battle on the front line was a complete mess, so Chang Kaishen sent three divisions of the Central Army to the Great Wall to fight against Japan due to the pressure of public opinion.

Just some time ago, the Nanjing National Government and the Japanese Kwantung Army formally signed the "Tanggu Agreement". In a nutshell, it is a disguised acknowledgment of Japan's occupation of the four northeastern provinces, and the designation of Suidong, Chabei, and Jidong as free zones, where Japanese troops can enter and exit at any time, and the entire North China has opened its doors to Japanese invaders.

Because the content of the "Tanggu Agreement" was so outrageous that the Nanjing government dared not make it public, but some of the terms were still disclosed by newspapers.

Especially Article 4: Do not use armed groups that stimulate the feelings of the Japanese army.

This clause is equivalent to declaring that all anti-Japanese armed forces in North China are illegal, at least the Nanjing government will never support it.

Even many people within the Nationalist Party couldn't stand it any longer. The Nanjing National Defense Conference directly recognized the "Tanggu Agreement" as "illegal and unauthorized" and did not recognize the legitimacy of this agreement. The steadfast Mr. Wang Zhaoming stood up and expressed his willingness to "take responsibility" and resolutely promote the implementation of the "Tanggu Agreement".

At the same time, the Nanjing National Government wantonly suppressed anti-Japanese sentiment in the country, prohibited public anti-Japanese activities, and prohibited regular newspapers from propagating anti-Japanese ideas.

"Fei Gong" obviously violated the Nanjing government's spirit of "to fight against the outside world, we must first settle the inside." If it hadn't been for the host Zhou Hexuan, it would have been banned when the second issue was released.

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Wearing a suit and combing his hair back, Dai Li walked into the Sanle Hall like a dog, cupped his fists and said with a smile: "Ming Gong, I have admired your name for a long time! Spring breeze is taking the liberty to visit, and I invite Haihan."

"Ming Gong" belongs to the highest level of respect, just like many people call Zhang Xueliang "Han Gong".

Zhou Hexuan laughed and said, "I can't afford Director Dai's praise, I'm terrified, haha, I'm so terrified."

"Where, where," Dai Li said with a smile, "Duke Ming's fame overseas has greatly increased the prestige of our people. I have long wanted to come and ask for advice in person."

Zhou Hexuan said: "Director Dai has worked hard, please sit down."

Dai Li rambled a lot, talked nonsense for a long time, then suddenly mentioned Chang Kaishen and said: "Minggong, the chairman of the committee has learned that I am coming to Tianjin, and asked me to bring you a message."

Zhou Hexuan said: "Director Dai, please tell me."

Dai Li half-closed his eyes and said with a smile: "The chairman said that he appreciates your theoretical analysis articles very much. The magazine "Fei Gong" is running well."

"The chairman is absurd." Zhou Hexuan said cheerfully.

"It's just that," Dai Li suddenly changed his tone, and said seriously, "Now the national policy set by the central government is to put an end to the outside world first. Only when the internal bandits are wiped out can China be able to fight against the aggression with one heart. Facing the arrogance of the Japanese invaders, now we must bear the burden of humiliation and not provoke Japan too much."

Zhou Hexuan slapped the armrest of the sofa with a serious face: "The chairman is really far-sighted, and I firmly support his proposition!"

Dai Li finally explained why he came here: "So, the content of "Fei Gong" magazine needs to be revised. Discussion and research on Japan is fine, but don't mention words like 'militarism', 'no girls' village', let alone Publish content about the Northeast."

Zhou Hexuan looked innocent: "But the contents of the magazine are all true, and I didn't scribble."

Dai Li persuaded earnestly: "Ming Gong, I admire your patriotism very much. We are all Chinese, who doesn't want to kill the enemy and serve the country? But there are priorities. The most important thing at the moment is to suppress the bandits. Only when the Red Bandits are wiped out can the country be able to deal with the Japanese invaders. We have to be patient for the time being, just like King Goujian of Yue, it is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge."

Zhou Hexuan said: "I understand. I firmly support the central government's suppression of bandits. But the anti-Japanese war must be publicized. Otherwise, when the central government has wiped out the bandits and the Chinese people have no will to resist, then everyone will have to be subjugated slaves."

"Oh, Mr. Ming," Dai Li was obviously a little impatient, "Why don't you understand? Propagating the anti-Japanese war now will only completely anger the Japanese invaders. The central government is not yet ready to resist the Japanese invasion. , you have become a sinner of the country and the nation!"

Zhou Hexuan patted his chest and said, "Director Dai, don't worry. According to my analysis, it is impossible for the Japanese invaders to organize large-scale military operations before they fully digest the Northeast."

Dai Li said urgently: "I'm not afraid of ten thousand, just in case!"

"It's okay, I know the Japanese very well, they won't attack in the short term." Zhou Hexuan laughed.

Dai Li was so depressed that he wanted to vomit blood when Zhou Hexuan pretended to be confused. His patience was exhausted, and Tu Qiong saw that he said, "Duke Ming, let me talk about it. The magazine "Fei Gong" must be more tactful in its content and wording, or it can only be discontinued directly! "

Zhou Hexuan continued to pretend to be confused: "Why do you want to stop publishing? The magazine is running well, and I plan to expand the printing volume."

Dai Li gritted his teeth and said: "Mr. Zhou, you are a smart person, you should understand what I mean. If "Fei Gong" is not rectified, no one can predict the consequences, so I will put the words here first!"

"Are you... threatening me?" Zhou Hexuan sneered.

"Whatever you think, anyway, I've said what I should say, and it depends on Mr. Zhou's intentions." Dai Li was too lazy to talk nonsense with Zhou Hexuan.

Zhou Hexuan put away his smile and said coldly: "Director Dai, if there is any accident in "Fei Gong", I will immediately publicly announce my vote for the Communist Party! Do you believe it or not?"

"You..." Dai Li stood up in shock, he didn't expect Zhou Hexuan to say such words.

Who is Zhou Hexuan?

An internationally renowned scholar, he is good friends with great figures like Romain Rolland and Einstein, and even the former British Prime Minister gave him face, so he was gladly invited to visit China.

Not only is he well-known abroad, Zhou Hexuan also has many supporters in China. Not only is he a leader in the Chinese literary world, but he also donates more than 100,000 yuan each year to fund overseas study and hundreds of thousands of tons of food for disaster relief. His reputation is boundless.

How this kind of person publicly announces to vote for the Communist Party is undoubtedly slapping the Nanjing government in the face, and it may stimulate many passionate young people to vote for the Communist Party.

Moreover, she cannot be killed or captured, just like Mrs. Sun openly supports the Communist Party and has always been against the Nanjing government, but who dares to order the assassination of Mrs. Sun? Once people like Mrs. Sun and Zhou Hexuan are assassinated, they will inevitably cause a sensation at home and abroad, and it will be a scene of direct public opinion explosion.

Whether it was Zhou Hexuan who voted for the Communist Party, or Zhou Hexuan was assassinated, he had to find someone to take the blame. And the person who is responsible cannot be a small guy, but must be a spy leader like Dai Li.

Dai Li's back was sweating coldly. He couldn't bear the responsibility of forcing Zhou Hexuan to rebel or die, and his political future would be completely ruined by then.

"Ming Gong," Dai Li squeezed out a smile, and said softly, "Let's discuss something, why bother to say something angry?"

Zhou Hexuan also accepted it as soon as he saw it, as if there was no conflict just now, he asked with a smile: "Director Dai, have you heard of sulfonamide?"

"Sulfa?" Dai Li was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "Is that the magical medicine from England?"

Zhou Hexuan said: "It's not a magic drug, it's just a powerful antibacterial drug. Sulfa is not only a special drug for pneumonia, meningitis, and septicemia, but also has a miraculous effect in the treatment of trauma. For example, soldiers are injured, or For surgery, taking sulfonamides can effectively prevent wound infection. After a big battle is fought, it can save the lives of countless soldiers.”

Dai Li was at a loss and said, "I've heard of all of this, what are Minggong and I doing with Sulfonamide?"

Zhou Hexuan said with a smile: "This sulfonamide, the global patents are all in my hands. The British sulfonamide pharmaceutical factory is a partnership between me and Prince Albert of the UK."

"Is the sulfa drug... the Minggong's property?" Dai Li was shocked.

In the past few months, sulfonamide has become famous all over the world, and everyone knows that it is a kind of magic drug. However, due to the limited production, even in Europe, the supply is in short supply, and China can't buy it even if it has money.

Zhou Hexuan produced such a miracle drug that is so profitable every day, and he is also a partner with the British prince!

Dai Li couldn't imagine Zhou Hexuan's background and strength abroad. Just being a partner of a British prince was not something Dai Li could easily provoke.

Zhou Hexuan raised his legs and said, "Director Dai, are you interested in starting a business together?"

"Minggong, please speak." Dai Li's tone was much more respectful.

Zhou Hexuan stretched out three fingers: "I can provide 300,000 yuan of sulfa every year and sell it to Director Dai at ex-factory price. Of course, Director Dai has to pay for the freight. What do you think?"

Dai Li swallowed. Drugs like sulfonamide, which are expensive but have no market, can be bought twice as much on the black market, and the profits are so huge that there is no limit.

Dai Li was very moved, but great benefits meant great risks. He took Zhou Hexuan's money, so he had to escort Zhou Hexuan. The matter of "Fei Gong" is very tricky.

Zhou Hexuan added: "Director Dai, I heard that the central government is planning to manufacture a new type of rifle by itself?"

Dai Li said, "I'm not sure."

"How about it," Zhou Hexuan said confidently, "I am good friends with President Roosevelt of the United States, and I will help introduce the rifle production line and rifle blueprints."

Are you friends with the President of the United States?

Dai Li wanted to vomit blood when he heard this, and looked at Zhou Hexuan dumbfounded, thinking: How many good friends do you have?

Zhou Hexuan asked with a smile: "Is Director Dai still satisfied with this condition?"

The money earned from the sulfonamide business can be put into one's own pocket. And the introduction of American rifle production lines can be appreciated by Chang Kaishen, which is both public and private.

Dai Li immediately patted his chest and said: "Ming Gong, don't worry, "Fei Gong" is a good magazine that benefits the country and the people. I believe the chairman will definitely support it!"