Zhonghe Bridge is an important bridge in the eighth county and is a major land transportation route that has been in contact with the embankment banks for a century.

On one side is the eighth county, on the other side is the Senlin and Senzhi Peace East Delta.

Walking along the Pingdong River through Zhonghe Bridge, there are many warehouses of agricultural and seafood and several plain weaving and knitting factories run by trendy people. The most famous of this generation is the Rice Mouse Sauce Flavor Oil Factory, which produces very popular seasonings and can be said to be in short supply.

Further ahead is the Forest Charcoal District, which is famous for supplying charcoal.

Due to the convenience of water transportation, many wood merchants rely on water rafts to deliver wood from the upstream, so there are many wood factories along the river. In order to improve efficiency, the Li family's "Hexing" wood factory not only transports water, but also transports land.

It was better to come early than to come by coincidence. The brother and sister suddenly found that more than 20 large trucks from their own transportation team were loaded with wood, and they kept tying long queues to Xima Bridge, blocking the section from Delta to Zhonghe Bridge, and the river bank in front of the wood factory became a "giant wood beach".

Rich people burn coal, ordinary people burn firewood, and poor people can only burn grass or bark for cooking.

The "Hexing" wood mill is the largest wood mill in this area. Many people who make a living by prying tree bark are busy on the "giant wood beach". They only use labor and no capital to dry the bark they pried off as firewood and sell it to their living.

It is not easy for anyone to make a living in troubled times.

The manager of the wood factory turned a blind eye and let them pry it. However, it was said that the residents living nearby were jealous and fought for it, and the beatings caused by prying the bark of trees frequently occurred.

"Uncle Wang, is my dad here?"

The little girl ran to the door of the wooden factory with a familiarity. The manager who was directing the unloading of the wood was shocked and hurriedly came up and asked, "Master, Miss, how did you come here?"

Li Weimin helped her sunglasses, looked back at the person pried the bark, and smiled as if nothing had happened: "Here you come."

This is a gathering area for Pingchuan soldiers and their families. There are all kinds of people. In addition, something happened some time ago. Uncle Wang was still scared. While calling the two of them in, he buried his grievances: "Young Master, you should call Acheng when you come out. The world is so chaotic. You can't do this next time you go out."

"I know, I'll pay attention."

"The master is having tea with Boss Wu, Boss Qian and Mr. Zhang. You can't leave anyone outside, you can go in by yourself."

"Go and do it, don't worry about us."

The Li family only sells wood and does not process woodworks, and does not build ships like many wood factories along the river. The factory in the yard is empty and there is only a large sawing machine.

The office was on the left side of the factory building, with three Ford cars parked at the door. Several drivers leaned on the car to smoke and chat. When they saw them walking into the courtyard, they quickly put out the cigarette butts.

If I didn't stay at home to recuperate, I actually came here.

Li Guanyun was shocked. Considering that there were outsiders and they were both old and old, they could only ask the two to say hello to their elders in front of nothing.

Good things don’t go out, bad things spread thousands of miles away, and almost everyone knows what happened to be arrested by Pingchuan soldiers. A middle-aged man put down his cup and asked with concern: “Whether you are seriously injured for the people, take off your glasses and let your uncle see.”

Wu Shounan is not only a family member of the Li family, but also a real fellow villager. His hometown in the mainland is in the same township and village, but he only came to Saigon for more than ten years later than the Li family.

He was born in the Book of Sweet Home and is proficient in English and French. He opened a Changyuan rice mill in Saigon, purchased rice processing white rice, and sold it to Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Macao. He also operated Dakong Petroleum Company, acting as agent for the petroleum products of Texaco and Mobil. His business has developed very quickly and has done a lot.

You must not lose your etiquette in front of your elders. Li Weimin took off his glasses and stood next to his "father": "It's nothing big, and the ignorant of the people made the three uncles worried."

"It's fine if it's not a big deal. We're still waiting for your wedding banquet."

Wu Shounan nodded slightly, then turned around and sighed, "Brother Guanyun, a tiger father has no dog son! Weimin is responsible. If he hadn't tried his best to take things off, Mr. Ma would have to protect one or two people."

Boss Qian agreed deeply and nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, it is not easy to do this when the disaster is coming. Being bold and responsible has no limits to the future for the people."

The Li family is the only one who hopes that he will inherit the family business and pass on the family line. Li Guanyun doesn't think so. He shook his head and smiled bitterly: "To put it nicely, a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger, but to put it bluntly, he is not very knowledgeable about the world and does not know the importance of it. The ancients said that a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall, so it's better not to take such responsibility."

"Dad, I was wrong."

"Just know your mistake, this time I will treat it as a lesson."

"yes."

Boss Qian opened the "Yunxing" in Saigon, specializing in department stores, and its business scope covers several provinces in Vietnam. There are six large trucks that usually deliver goods. Boss Zhang opened the "Yuanfa Foreign Service" at No. 71 Garden Street, operating department stores, "Paris Night" perfume, flannel famous wine and other products, and his business is quite good.

Something must have happened when they got together. Looking at the newspaper on the table, Li Weimin realized that he should be discussing the situation.

Wu Shounan noticed his gaze and asked with interest: "For the people, what do you think of the situation in the north? What do you think we should go next?"

Before he could speak, Wu Guanyun picked up the cup and said, "He just came back from the United States, what did he know."

Boss Zhang lit a cigarette and said solemnly: "Brother Guan Yun, the authorities are confused and bystanders are clear, and they are outside the government. They may see clearly than us. Besides, the Yangtze River pushes the old waves forward. How many years can we do, these family businesses will be handed over to them."

"Yes, don't pay attention to your dad and tell me what you think."

Those who came back from the United States were not like other people's children either went to Hong Kong to study or went to France to study. They asked this question and did not mean to take the school entrance exam. Li Guanyun did not touch the questions anymore, and looked at his son with a smile, wanting to know what his ideas he had.

If you want to do something, you cannot do without the support of the Chinese. The person in front of you is the leader of the Chinese in Xiti. Only by gaining the trust of the Chaozhou Gang first can you win the Cantonese Gang, the Hakka Gang, the Minnan Gang and the Hainan Gang. Only by gaining the trust and support of the Five Gangs Hall can you further strive for the Nongren and Hemeng people who are strong in the people and dare to fight and kill.

Although he clearly understood that he did not have the "turtle-god spirit", it was impossible for him to be willing to fight you wholeheartedly with just a few words. Li Weimin still pondered for a moment, sorted out his thoughts, and analyzed it out loud:

"The battle situation in Dien Bien Phu is not optimistic. It can be as fast as two or three months, and it can be as slow as half a year. Sooner or later, it will be captured by the Vietnam League. There are three reasons for this conclusion: First, the French army is purely a mob, and the composition of foreign legions is too complicated, including Germans, Africans, and Algerians. In addition, the composition of Vietnamese and Lao soldiers, which are equally complex, will not know the soldiers and the generals, and it will be difficult to form a joint force, and perhaps even command will be a problem."

Wu Shounan pondered: "It makes sense, continue talking."

"Secondly, morale is not as good as that of the Vietnam League. Foreign legions fight for money, and the Baoda army has little money. The Vietnam League has organization and beliefs, and special beliefs. This thing is very powerful. They know why they fight, and they continue to fight, not afraid of sacrifice, or even do whatever it takes. Faced with such an opponent, the French army will be defeated but not defeated."

Boss Zhang sighed: "Those who win the hearts of the people will win the world, and this is how the national army is defeated."

Li Weimin took a deep breath and continued: "Then the Korean War is over, and Beijing can free up hands to support the Vietnam League. The United States finally escaped from North Korea and could not join the war again. What's more, Vietnam's situation is different from North Korea. France is a colonial rule here. The United States is not willing to fight with China again, but also takes into account international morality. At most, it will provide some assistance. The possibility of sending troops is slim."

The newspapers said that the United States would never sit idly by, but he had a completely different view. Boss Qian stared at his eyes and asked skeptically: "Are you sure?"

"Uncle Qian and my nephew are not aimless. The seven-year war has proved that France cannot establish a Vietnamese government that is comparable to the Vietnam League. Before I came back, the New York Times quoted a senior observer's comment, believing that if the United States adopts a Korean-style intervention stance, the Vietnam War will be extended longer by the Korean War and the cost will be greater."

This is not because netizens in later generations are idle and have nothing to do to discuss national affairs, but because they are directly related to their wealth and life.

Wu Shounan took the cigarette from Li Guanyun and said worriedly: "If Dien Bien Phu is lost, it will be difficult for Hanoi to save it. The lessons of the mainland and North Korea are there. At that time, the Vietnamese army will definitely lead its troops south, and the defeat will be as bad as a mountain. Saigon is in danger!"

Li Guanyun sighed inwardly and asked in a low voice: "Brother Shounan, are you talking about leaving?"

"If the troops are at the city, won't you leave?"

"It's easy to go, where is the key to go? Besides, the business is all here, what can you do after you leave?"

"There is no way out. If you prepare early, you can at least recover some losses. It is better than staying here for someone to slaughter."

...

All your words are about how to leave this place of right and wrong. It shows that they have no confidence in the French army and have made up their minds to leave.

Li Weimin smiled and suddenly said, "Dad, Uncle Wu, we don't need to be so anxious. First, the Vietnam League did not fight to Saigon so quickly. Second, the United States is unwilling to go to war with China. China has just ended the Korean War and is in a mess. It is also unwilling to go to war with the United States again. If nothing unexpected happens, Beijing will restrain the Vietnam League, the United States, the Soviet Union, Britain and France to go to Geneva for a meeting, maybe the situation will turn around soon."

"My nephew, you mean you will divide and govern it like North Korea, one south and one north."
Chapter completed!