After the Yunnan-Burma Highway was closed, the Japanese army launched a new round of offensive on the Chinese battlefield.

It can be said that China's current War of Resistance is in a difficult period. But after this period, that is, the darkness before dawn, the prospects will become brighter and brighter.

In this way, confidence becomes particularly critical.

Moreover, if the news of Germany, Japan and Italy's upcoming alliance could be spread out earlier, the attitudes of Britain and the United States might change as soon as possible.

For Chen Chen, it doesn’t matter whether this information is said or not. History will continue to move forward according to the original trajectory, and China will eventually win.

But for people at that time, this was extremely valuable and even incalculable information.

Internal affairs, diplomacy, economy, military, spies from various countries want to use magnifying glasses to find subtle changes in enemy countries, and then conduct research and judgment to determine their own strategies.

In other words, not only will China attach great importance to the information Chen Chen gave to Cao Yixin, but it will maximize its influence; Britain, the United States and other countries are also eager to obtain it to determine the policy in the Far East.

Therefore, it is difficult to estimate how much benefit this information will bring to Cao Yixin. Money? Just talking about money is vulgar.

After Cao Yixin was surprised, she slowly calmed down. After all, this was unconfirmed information, and she had to consider the words when reporting to the above.

"If this information is disclosed to the Americans, will they put pressure on the UK to open the Burma Highway?" Cao Yixin also thought of getting another vote from the Americans.

Chen Chen thought about it, shook his head gently, and said, "Time is wrong. The United States is in the election. No presidential candidate will put war first, and that will lose a lot of votes."

Cao Yixin agreed and said, "In the short term, maybe this is the case. After the election, the United States will definitely react to the alliance between Germany, Japan and Italy, right?"

"That's for sure." Chen Chen pursed his lips and said, "The attitude of the United States is crucial. The government should do more American work. The British who harm others and are not good for themselves may only have substantial changes if they get a clear statement from the United States."

This is also true in history. After Japan joined the Three Kingdoms Alliance and issued a military threat to Britain, the British were both angry and annoyed. However, before deciding to take a tough stance against Japan, Britain still tried to get the assurance of the support of the United States.

After the three fascist countries formed an alliance, the United States and the entire world have deeply felt the threat of war.

Public opinion in the United States began to change, and calls for the government to support the anti-fascist struggles in various countries are increasing, and it has had an important impact on government decision-making.

Therefore, in response to the UK's inquiry, the United States promised that in the event of a conflict between Britain and Japan, the United States will use as much means as possible, especially economic means, to support the UK.

The United States' statement gave Britain a reassurance, and eventually reopened the Yunnan-Burma Highway and provided some assistance to China.

Although Cao Yixin didn't know about these things that had not happened yet, the international situation had changed a lot. The empire that once did not set had declined, and the United States' important position was already obvious.

"I understand." Cao Yixin felt that she was just reporting and adding some of her own analysis and judgment was enough.

Chen Chen doesn't care how much she understood or what she understood. Anyway, since the information is there, he doesn't care about how to analyze and judge.

The two chatted for a while, and Chen Chen got up and wanted to leave.

"Don't leave tonight!" Cao Yixin held Chen Chen's arm and stayed overnight with a sweet voice.

Chen Chen smiled, touched Cao Yixin's face, and said, "We can't always be with you. We are not afraid of others' remarks, but we are afraid of bringing danger to you."

Cao Yixin sighed softly, let go of her arm, and carefully tidied up Chen Chen's clothes.

"I hired a good bodyguard." Chen Chen reminded before leaving: "You must bring it with me when walking outside. I have a bad feeling recently."

"You must be more careful." Cao Yixin stepped forward and told her with equal concern, "Japanese, No. 76, I hate you to the core."

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Cao Yixin was lucky to get Chen Chen's help; and this luck was not because she had it alone, but Ma Mingyu.

When Chu Jiao handed him a black piece of coal-like thing to him and explained the purpose, he immediately realized the opportunity to make achievements.

Explosives disguised as coal blocks are mixed with coal, who can tell and who will check it?

Moreover, it is Chinese coolies who work on loading and unloading on the dock, so it is not very difficult to transport explosive coal in.

It is not a Japanese warship that burns oil, but a Japanese transport ship that burns coal. Once the boiler explodes, it is enough to paralyze a ship and even sank at sea.

The risks are small and the benefits are large. This is really a way that only extremely smart people think of.

Ma Mingyu was excited about this and immediately went back to make explosive coals, and arranged for his men to go to the dock to find the target.

But action was not very difficult, and it began to be implemented soon.

Shanghai has become an important and fast transit terminal occupied by the Japanese army. A large number of transport ships either take sea routes or the Yangtze River, responsible for transporting ammunition and drug resources and transporting the army.

Ma Mingyu is eyeing several transport ships that are about to set off. Although his subordinates have sought a flight to enter the dock, it is obvious that time is too late. The only feasible measure is to find personnel from the existing dock loaders and unloaders.

Zhang Xiaoquan was unfortunate, but also lucky. He was chosen by Ma Mingyu. After some threats and temptations, he agreed to bring the "explosive coal" into the dock and wait for an opportunity to load the Japanese transport ship.

New technologies and new weapons often work on the first use, or when the enemy is completely unprepared.

Explosive coal blocks are no exception. Although the Japanese army is very cautious on the dock, loaders and unloaders must undergo strict body searches every time they enter.

But the secret in the shovel handle was not discovered, so that Zhang Xiaoquan became more skilled as he dripped, and became more courageous as he dripped, and he loaded several transport ships with explosive coal blocks one after another.

There must be a brave man under heavy rewards. This sentence has been well confirmed.

Although the explosive coal block is cleverly hidden, the time of destruction cannot be controlled. The key is that the furnace on the ship can be developed into its own people, which can solve this problem.

But once the boiler is blown up, he will risk his life, and it is easy to be exposed, so he can basically do it once.

This is also good, the uncertainty of time increases the concealment of destruction, and it will be difficult for the Japanese to figure out what is going on.

Anyway, it is the Japanese ship. When will it explode, it will be the result of the battle. As for how much damage it will cause, it depends on God's arrangement.

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Although the sun of the flames has not shone directly, the heat is already full of the air, exerting the power of midsummer everywhere.

Zhang Xiaoquan straightened his waist, wiped the sweat from his head with a black towel around his neck, and looked at the surrounding situation. The slight pause was immediately scolded by the foreman.

He gritted his teeth, had to lower his head, and continued to grab the shovel, shovel the coal, and strive to load it into the coal cabin on the ship.

The foreman walked away, and Zhang Xiaoquan saw this situation with his eyes. He pretended to tie his shoelaces and squatted down, twisted the handle of the shovel, and took off the handle.

He tilted a little, and three black things fell out of the empty chamber of the shovel handle. Zhang Xiaoquan quickly installed the handle, stood up, and threw the three black things and coal into the coal cabin with one shovel.

After relaxing, a smile appeared on Zhang Xiaoquan's face.

It's that simple. This is the third time. It's thirty yuan per person at a time. If you finish five times, it's 150 yuan. You don't have to stay on this dock to sell coolies anymore.

Just do it carefully, what can a hundred and fifty yuan be used for? Can you buy your own rickshaw, and you can still buy a few dozen yuan left to buy things.

Think about it, your car and your life are all in your own hands, and it is never easy for a high-level coachman to do it.

He had rented rickshaw cars and knew how difficult it was to earn a car, one year, two years, at least three or four years.

One drop of sweat, two drops of sweat, I don’t know how many thousands of drops of sweat, from the gritting teeth in the wind and rain, from the self-harm in the rice and tea, can you earn that car.

When he was renting someone's car, he went from morning to night, from east to west, from south to north, like a spinning top being pulled by someone, and he had no self.

But now, the rickshaw seems to be waving to him. With the car, he can be free and independent.

With his own car, he can no longer be angry with the car, nor do he have to perfunctory others; with his own strength and rickshaw, he can have food when he opens his eyes.

Thinking of this, Zhang Xiaoquan was full of strength, and his initial fear had disappeared without a trace with his beautiful longing.

The threat from the stranger was no longer terrible. All he thought of was the white money buried in his shack.

Yes, keep working and make all the money today. No matter how tired you are, it will be your last day of work.

Although Zhang Xiaoquan didn't know the specific function of this thing, he also knew that he was definitely a Japanese devil. As long as he was a real Chinese, there was no one who didn't hate Japanese devils.

To kill these short files raised by dogs and wolves, Zhang Xiaoquan remembered that he had been slapped several times and the butt stock that was rammed on his back. I am rich and will not serve you, the turtle grandson.

"Let's go, get off the boat, come and load the boat at 1:00 pm." The foreman opened his imitation silk jacket, shook his fan, and urged the loader to get off the boat.

How arrogant are you? Can you make a hundred dollars a day?

Bah! Zhang Xiaoquan curled his lips secretly, mixed in with the loader, walked past the springboard, and stepped onto the land of the dock.

Behind him, the ship whistled, pulled off the springboard, and slowly set sail.

Ma Mingyu, who had been dressed up, soon came to Zhang Xiaoquan's shack. He patted Zhang Xiaoquan on the shoulder and said teasingly, "Did you count it clearly?"

Hehe, Zhang Dali smiled silly and nodded repeatedly, not even able to speak.

Ma Mingyu paid happily, and stopped again when he turned around and left, kindly instructed, "I'm leaving, you should hurry up and change your place!"

Zhang Xiaoquan nodded quickly and said, "I want to go to the concession, and the brothers in the gang can take care of him."

Hey, this guy is still helping.

Ma Mingyu nodded with a smile, turned around and walked out of the ragged shack.

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The dark sky was filled with yin energy, and the vast sea seemed overwhelmed, making a terrifying moan.

Kawaguchi stood straight on the deck, clutching the railings with both hands and staring at the sea in the distance.

As a unit heading to Guangzhou to replace defense, the squadron leader Hashimoto was in a hurry.

As a young officer, it is normal for him to make achievements as his life goal. He wished he would come to the front line immediately and join the bloody battle.

The Great Japanese Empire was invincible, and the Imperial Army was invincible, Kawaguchi clenched his fists.

In the boiler room of the transport ship, the furnace added a few shovels of coal into the furnace, put down the shovel, yawned, walked to the side, picked up the kettle, and took a few sips.

The environment here is very bad. It is not only dirty and messy, but also has a high temperature and steam. Not to mention working, you will have to sweat profusely even if you stand for a while.

"Boom" A sudden explosion sounded in the furnace, even louder than the sound of a grenade. The flames suddenly jumped through the gap in the furnace door, and the air waves almost pushed the furnace door open.

Silu was startled and didn't know what was going on.
To be continued...