vstars Chapter 466 If there is any mistake, Yongheng will be beheaded
Chapter 466 If there is any mistake, Yongheng will be beheaded
Zhang Chi's voice was clear and steady, but the list he read out was like a hammer hitting General Lu's heart:
"Forty copies of the Gallic M1897 75mm field gun (assembled using imported Schneider equipment and spare parts), fitted with rubber tires and equipped with 8000 rounds of ammunition. Enough for you to form two powerful field artillery regiments."
"White Eagle's M3 half-track armored vehicles (used, refurbished ones discarded by the army), 120 of them. Equipped with a roof-mounted ring gun mount and an M1919 heavy machine gun, each one is an invulnerable little tank."
"200 CCKW ten-wheeled military trucks. They are essential for logistical support and mobile transportation."
"1000 M3 'Grease Gun' submachine guns (mostly stamped parts, now domestically produced), with 50 rounds of ammunition. Brother Yongheng, it's time to upgrade your guard unit. A short-gun regiment would be nice, wouldn't it?"
"Oh, right." Zhang Chi suddenly seemed to remember something and added, "There are also two bulletproof sedans we just successfully trial-produced. They're modified from the 'Cadillac L' model. They have thicker steel plates, bulletproof glass, and solid rubber tires, making them very comfortable. They're specially given to Chairman Long and Brother Yongheng as a way to show off their status."
General Lu was well aware of the value of this list.
Two field artillery regiments and one motorized portable machine gun guard regiment are enough to raise the combat effectiveness of the main force of the Yunnan Army to a higher level.
They would be more confident in facing possible pressure from the Central Army. The two bulletproof cars were gifts of both symbolic significance and practical value.
The most important thing is, it doesn’t cost any money!
"My dear brother... no... General Zhang... this generous gift is really too..." General Lu's voice was trembling, and the huge surprise almost made him dizzy.
The previous anxiety was swept away by the huge benefits.
"Hey, Brother Yongheng, you're welcome." Zhang Chi interrupted him, his tone still relaxed, but his next words carried unquestionable weight, "As for the stuff, I'll arrange for it to be shipped to southern Yunnan through our secret passage as soon as possible. As for my request, it's also very simple-"
On the other end of the line, General Lu immediately straightened his chest and abdomen, straightened his back in front of the phone, and almost saluted again:
"General Zhang, please speak! As long as Yongheng can do it, there will be no hesitation!"
"Protect Mr. Chen and his delegation, ensure their personal safety, and protect them from any harassment." Zhang Chi's voice became serious. "We must also protect the teachers and students of the Lianda University who voluntarily chose to go south, as well as all the young intellectuals who were inspired by Mr. Chen and are willing to go with him.
Withstand the pressure from the mountain city, stop the Central and Military Control Commission's advances, and ensure they arrive safely and intact at the Yunnan-Myanmar border and are handed over to my men. Not a single one can be lost. Not a single hair can be harmed!"
Zhang Chi's words were firm and resolute, revealing his determination: "If someone is blind and insists on touching my people... Brother Yongheng, you know my methods. The Anmin Army has friends in southern Yunnan who I can 'say hello to.'"
General Lu's heart trembled. He thought of the armored division patrolling along the Stevenson Highway across the border, and the bombers at the border airport he had seen during his last visit, which were more numerous than those of the Flying Tigers. He immediately promised:
"Don't worry, General Zhang. The safety of Mr. Chen and the delegation is in my hands. In the Yunnan Army's territory, even a dragon must be kept in check. Those spies can't cause any major trouble!"
As for the teachers, students and young talents heading south..." He gritted his teeth, "As long as they are willing to leave, I, Lu, will open a safe passage for them even if it means offending Shancheng, and ensure that none of them are missing from the border.
If there is any mistake, Yongheng will bring his head to me."
At this moment, the huge arms profits and potential military deterrence had completely turned him to Zhang Chi's side. Any strict orders from the central government of the mountain city had to be put aside in the face of actual guns and territory.
Zhang Chi squinted his eyes while holding the phone, complaining in his heart, why would he want Lu's head? To kick it like a ball?
But outwardly, he still smiled and said, "Okay, that's great. I knew Brother Yongheng was a shrewd man, capable of great things. I'll have Chief of General Staff Tan Zhijie liaise with your people on the specific details and route of the handover."
"Chief of Staff Tan?" General Lu confirmed.
"Yes." Zhang Chi didn't reveal the specific itinerary to keep it confidential. "I still have some military matters to attend to, so I have to go south in person in a couple of days. During this time, all Anmin Army affairs on the Yunnan-Myanmar border, including liaison with Brother Yongheng, will be handled by Tan Zhijie.
I trust him to do the job. If you have any emergency, just go to him directly. The weapons have been confirmed and we will set off immediately."
General Lu was completely relieved:
"With General Zhang's words, I'll go for it." Lu Han patted his chest and said loudly. "General Zhang, please rest assured as you go south. I'll take care of everything in Yunnan Province!"
After hanging up the phone, General Lu breathed a sigh of relief, and his back was slightly wet with sweat.
Looking at the still gloomy sky outside the window in Chuncheng, his eyes became sharp.
He picked up the intercom and his voice regained its former dignity:
"Pass my orders! Draw elite troops from the Military Police Headquarters and the Security Brigade to form a special escort team.
First, strengthen the protection of Mr. Chen’s visiting group, and no outsiders are allowed to approach and harass them.
Second, closely monitor the activities of the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Military Bureau of Investigation in our territory. Keep a close eye on their personnel. Without my order, they are not allowed to arbitrarily arrest anyone at the United Nations or on the main roads leading to southern Yunnan.
Anyone from the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Military Bureau of Investigation or other unidentified personnel who attempts to approach, obstruct, interrogate or even detain anyone will be regarded as destroying the unity of the rear area of the War of Resistance Against Japan. They may be detained first, and those who resist... will be killed without mercy!
Third, secretly notify our troops on the southern Yunnan border to prepare to receive a group of 'special guests' and ensure that nothing goes wrong."
After hanging up the phone, General Lu walked to the window, looked at the sky, and a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.
The secret order from Shancheng? The minions of the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics and the Military Bureau of Investigation and Statistics? They all became paper tigers in front of the two field artillery regiments and one elite motorized regiment that were about to be acquired.
General Lu has made it happen for Zhang Chi to make this big deal of "arms for talent".
Do you really think he and his cousin are toothless tigers?
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On the other side, Zhang Chi put down the phone and pressed the doorbell. Secretary Liu immediately opened the door and came in.
"Have you arranged everything for the trip south?"
Secretary Liu nodded. "The Security Department is responsible for your personal safety. We've also made arrangements for the several places you'll be visiting and inspecting. However, there's a minor issue in Penang."
Zhang Chi raised an eyebrow: "What's going on?"
Secretary Liu: "There is a small typhoon approaching Penang. The rocket launch site there may be temporarily unable to launch."
Zhang Chi shrugged and said, "It's okay. Maybe by the time I get there, the typhoon will have gone away."
There were no weather satellites or ocean monitoring ships at the time. By the time Penang and Kuala Lumpur discovered the typhoon was approaching, it was already very close to landing.
The visit to the newly built rocket launch site in Penang was scheduled for the end of the itinerary. Zhang Chi estimated that the typhoon would pass through soon and there would be no delay at all.