Snow Leopard: Building the Strongest Elite Group through Robbery

Chapter 786: Lao Zhou’s tricks are shameless, but very useful

North Su.

In the Prime Minister's residence, Josephine in gray clothes stood in front of the window.

He lit his pipe unmoved, letting the rain soak his clothes.

Boom boom...

There were two loud thunderclaps in the sky, which made him look up and then he took out a match to light the tobacco.

Soon, the pungent smell of tobacco filled the huge office.

"I suppose you have read the telegram from Levsky. What do you think of this?"

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, I personally believe this is appropriate. Vladivostok has fallen into the hands of the Japanese, and our outlet to the Pacific Ocean is no longer there. Furthermore, with Berlin's victory, we cannot launch a battle to retake Vladivostok anytime soon."

The Secretary of State for Defence was the first to voice his opinion.

The Navy Minister followed suit, "Our plan has always been to expand the Empire's influence to the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Even if we control Vladivostok, we will inevitably be intercepted by the Japanese if we move south. Moreover, Britain and France have complete control over all forces there. If we can control the port of Fuzhou, it will be very convenient for us to move south and deal with the Japanese in the future."

The Foreign Minister, upon hearing the two senior military officers' comments, put down his coffee and said, "They're asking for too much. It basically encompasses the entire military-industrial complex, and even parts of the civilian system. If we hand these technologies over to them, once they grow in power, they'll pose a significant threat to us."

The Minister of Defense turned to look at him. "Aren't your worries unnecessary? Over the years, Shancheng has invited countless experts to search for iron, oil, and other minerals, but they haven't found any. All they've found are some small coal mines."

The Minister of Commerce's eyes lit up and he agreed, "Even if they have the technology, they don't have the corresponding raw materials. In that case, we can just sell them the raw materials."

"You have to consider that we are not the only ones who have raw materials. Britain and France also have them."

"But they still have a port." Fuzhou is their only port, and with this port in our hands, they have no access. Could it be that they will only make way for us to move around?"

Josephine put down her pipe and nodded, "You're right, but if we do this, will it provoke opposition from other forces, such as Tokyo?"

Tokyo?

"Do they still have the ability to launch a whole new war?" the Defense Minister asked in return.

The Minister of the Navy looked at the lightning in the distance; "Our Empire's navy cannot be kept in one place. If they encounter danger, they will have no choice but to fight behind closed doors."

Josephine frowned, then looked at the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Defense. "Then send a special envoy to discuss matters with them. Remember, it's impossible to do everything they want. We can't give them too much."

Who knows whether they will discover minerals in the future? If they do, and they are allowed to control the skilled technology, then the empire will really be shooting itself in the foot.

The county town where the Tanaka Brigade under the 13th Division was temporarily located.

After a stroll around the city, Takeshita Shun returned to the hotel and glanced at Shigeru Miyamoto. Miyamoto came to the door to take a break with a cigarette in his mouth, and at the same time, he was flirting with the hotel waiter.

The relaxed and comfortable voice made Takeshita Shun light a cigarette and laughed. "They are planning to close the door and beat the dog. I just went out to take a look and found that some of the civilians in the city are actually their military police and special high-tech personnel in disguise."

After saying this, he glanced at Liu San, who was lazily leaning against the window. "Liu San, what did you find out?"

"There are Japanese and puppet troops in some houses in the city. In addition, the number of police officers has increased significantly. They must be Japanese soldiers disguised as police officers."

Xu Hu, who was sitting on the sofa, also took out a cigarette and lit it. "If we don't move, it's fine. But if we move, it'll be like heaven and earth collapsing. According to the information I've gathered, the deputy commander of the 13th Division and Tanaka will personally accompany the inspection this time."

"Even if they raise the stakes, we still have to take action. Anami Korechika is indeed capable of taking action." Takeshita Shun sneered and walked to the window.

Below, a few military vehicles happened to pass by, and faint wailing sounds could be heard from inside the vehicles.

"It seems that the fighting is very fierce up ahead, and the wounded have already been transferred to the county town." Takeshita Shun put out his cigarette and said with his hands behind his back.

"After all, this is a battle for the survival of the mountain city. Both sides will fight for every inch of land, so naturally no one will retreat." Seeing that the weather had changed, Keiko Kobayashi picked up her coat and put it on him.

Takeshita Shun tightened his clothes, watched the military trucks depart, then turned around and asked, "When will Takahashi come?"

"The day after tomorrow at noon, they will hold a press conference at the brigade headquarters, and then have lunch in the brigade headquarters cafeteria."

"Very good, then let's prepare a big gift for him." Takeshita Shun rubbed his wrist and nodded; "The fireworks tonight are the most brilliant and glorious."

What is this going to do?

"Don't look at me. Just do what you need to do. This time, the trick I'm going to use is just one that Old Zhou has used before. It may be shameless, but it works."

Mountain city, the residence of Chief Bai.

Fatty Kong drove to the courtyard and saw Zhou Weiguo and Commander Bai eating around a hot pot.

"Master Kong, it's not appropriate for you to come to eat empty-handed." Chao Xiang Xiuling glanced at him and snorted.

Fatty Kong snorted and ignored Zhao Xiang Xiuling. Instead, he took out some money and asked his secretary, "Go, buy 20 kilograms of mutton, 20 kilograms of beef, and 30 kilograms of pork. Let them eat their fill today."

After the secretary left, Fatty Kong went to get his bowl and chopsticks, sat down and ate a few bites before saying, "Northern Soviet Union has already sent Deputy Foreign Minister Lebayev. He's a well-known iron-tongued man over there, and foreign affairs personnel from various countries have suffered many setbacks at his hands."

"It seems they're determined to win this time, and they're also trying to pressure us on the price." Officer Bai put down his chopsticks and looked at Fatty Kong. "Who did you send from the Foreign Affairs Department?"

Fatty Kong sighed. "Originally, there was also Gu Weijun, but he's not in Shancheng anymore. It seems I have to do it myself..."

"Stop it, Lord Kong. You've seen too much morality and ethics, and you'll be easily fooled. Besides, he is not equal to you." Chaoxiang Xiuling said with a smile after putting the meat into the bowl.

Fatty Kong took a look at Chao Xiang Xiuling and instantly felt that the meat in the chopsticks was not sweet at all.

He put down his chopsticks and sighed, "I can't just transfer Gu Weijun back."

Commander Bai ignored him and looked at Chaoxiang Xiuling. "Xiuling, it seems that you already have a suitable candidate, right?"