jdhmnovel Chapter 1235 Taking the Hong Kong Route
Chapter 1235 Taking the Hong Kong Route
Li Shaoyi hadn't considered going to Hong Kong before, but once he made the decision, he felt he should go. After all, he hadn't been there in the 21st century, and Hong Kong was extremely developed at that time. It would be a real loss if he didn't go and see it.
Secondly, the situation domestically has largely stabilized, and operations in all regions are proceeding in an orderly manner. There's not much I can do here as the leader; I can simply return in a few months to replenish their warehouses. That's the advantage of the 72nd Group Army.
Furthermore, the safest and fastest route to evacuate from Huangpu was to take a ship to Hong Kong, and then fly from Hong Kong to Chongqing. Only high-ranking officials of the Kuomintang could take this route; others had to cross enemy-occupied territory, risking their lives to return to Chongqing. After all, funds were limited, and both ship and plane travel were extremely expensive in those days.
As the ship left the dock, Li Shaoyi felt a sudden, inexplicable tension. After all, once they left the dock, they would be on the vast ocean. He wondered what the technology of ships was like in this era; the Titanic kept appearing in his mind.
Fortunately, there are no icebergs or similar features along our country's coastline, so after sailing for several hours, we were basically in the waters off the coast of Huangpu. Although the speed of the voyage was a bit slow, we had already left the control range of the Japanese warships, and those people did not arbitrarily intercept us, which was quite good.
According to some crew members on board, they are intercepted roughly once every ten voyages. Although their diplomatic department is also lodging strong protests, the protests are different now than before. In the past, the Japanese would take it seriously, but now they are becoming increasingly arrogant, even intercepting ships the day after a protest.
When the Japanese navy came aboard to search, they clearly claimed to be arresting rebels, but they had no evidence, so they just randomly grabbed people and took them off the ship. If anyone had anything valuable on them, they would take that too. According to the crew, it was practically robbery.
However, most of the civilians had already gotten used to it; after all, what the Japanese had done on land was far worse than what they were doing on this ship. They just hoped that they weren't the unlucky ones. Besides the hunter, Li Shaoyi had nearly 50 brothers on board. If any Japanese navy soldiers caused trouble, Li Shaoyi wouldn't hesitate to wipe them out.
Besides, we've already established an office in Hong Kong, with all our underground agents combined, numbering nearly several hundred. As long as nothing happens on the way, Li Shaoyi won't have to worry about his safety once he arrives in Hong Kong.
Furthermore, we have our own people among the airlines in Hong Kong, so arranging flights to Chongqing is not a concern. Taking all these factors into consideration, the Chief of Staff also recommended that Li Shaoyi go to Hong Kong, which is currently the safest route. If something were to happen to Li Shaoyi, it's unimaginable what would become of the 72nd Group Army.
"When the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact. These people always think that they can live a good life if they go to Hong Kong. Looking at the state of Japan now, I estimate that the concessions in Huangpu District, including Hong Kong, are probably not very safe."
Bai Yun and Li Shaoyi had purchased first-class tickets, so there weren't many people around. Their suite's balcony even had a parasol and a small round table. The two could sit there and enjoy the sea view when they had free time. The sea was calm now, and the sunset in the distance was exceptionally beautiful.
"You have a good eye. Many people believe that the Western powers can guarantee their safety, so house prices in the concessions and Hong Kong are skyrocketing. But they've overlooked one thing: the Japanese are like wild beasts; they need to eat meat. Once they've eaten all the meat in the surrounding areas, the concessions and Hong Kong will be the most delicious piece of meat in their eyes. These guys will definitely not let this piece of meat go."
Li Shaoyi was well-versed in history and had previously acquired a number of properties in the concessions and Hong Kong for various reasons. However, with prices rising rapidly, Li Shaoyi ordered his men to release them all, keeping only a portion for rent. This could be considered a way for us to make a profit during the war.
It's not that Li Shaoyi is only thinking about making money; it's mainly because our expenses are just too high. The 72nd Army Group is expanding rapidly, and there are so many mouths to feed. Although the system can provide most of the supplies, the expenses are still considerable. Therefore, we need to start saving funds in all aspects.
"Unfortunately, reminding them is useless. Many people are too prejudiced now, always thinking that our words are wrong. Many people always think that the Western powers are very powerful, but when I studied in the West, I found that their industry is still good, but their thinking is not."
Miss Baiyun succinctly captured the current state of Westerners, especially those established capitalist empires, whose thinking is far too weak. Despite their military and productivity being at their peak, they are incredibly timid compared to emerging capitalist empires. Their sole focus is preserving their current interests and preventing any shift in the global landscape. If it comes to opposing emerging bourgeois empires, they are willing to sacrifice the interests of some smaller nations to maintain the current global order.
As for the lives of those smaller countries, they are insignificant in their eyes. Although China is a large country, in the Far East, as long as the Japanese acknowledge their interests, they won't interfere too much. Although the Japanese have infringed upon some of their interests, they don't dare to muster troops from their own country to fight the Japanese, unless the Japanese go even further.
"Baka yarou, stop right there!"
Just as the two were chatting, a woman carrying a bag ran quickly forward on the second deck, followed by several men in suits—clearly Japanese spies. Bai Yun watched Li Shaoyi nervously, but Li Shaoyi's expression remained calm and composed, showing no intention of meddling in other people's business.
On the surface, it seems like Japanese spies are bullying our sisters, but what if our sisters are also Japanese? What do you think is going on in this situation?