Black Flag Army

Chapter 175 Don't Forget Yingzhou Island

Martin asked: "Did Maria return home? To Moscow or St. Petersburg?"

Sean said: "How can she return home? In Tsarist Russia, the White Guards and the Bolshevik Army are still fighting bloody battles, and the people are fleeing here. She is still in Vladivostok, but she works as a waitress in a massage parlor."

Martin sighed and said, "She's changed her ways? Does that mean I have no chance?"

Baker had a teasing smile on his face and said sarcastically, "How could she change her ways? Although those brothels in Vladivostok that were once full of lights and wine have been closed, they have been replaced by all kinds of massage parlors, beauty salons, luxurious bathrooms and so-called high-end clubs. As long as you have enough money, you can also enjoy that kind of special service. I'm sure you know the mystery behind this." His words revealed his familiarity with and disdain for this phenomenon.

Martin asked, "Won't the police station investigate?"

Baker raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a sly smile, and whispered: "As the saying goes, 'If the people don't sue, the officials won't investigate.' As long as no one reports this matter, the government will naturally not come to investigate. Moreover, all of this is based on the consent of both parties! Once a business like a brothel is torn open, how can it be easily closed? For example, Maria, she spends money like water on weekdays and has become accustomed to a luxurious and wasteful lifestyle. If she really lets her be an ordinary waitress and live on that meager salary, I'm afraid she won't be able to survive at all!"

Martin frowned and asked in confusion: "What about casinos? If there were no casinos, how would we spend our free time? We can't just do nothing all day! After all, gambling is a very exciting and interesting way of entertainment. It allows people to relax and enjoy themselves in their stressful lives. What's more, maybe you can even win some money! So, casinos are simply indispensable to us! Without them, life would be hard to endure!" As he spoke, he shook his head repeatedly, expressing his concern and dissatisfaction with this issue.

Sean laughed and said, "Although the casinos are closed, the card rooms are open one after another, and the welfare lottery and sports lottery continue to be sold. Is there any difference between this and the casinos?"

After finishing the drinks and paying the bill, the three got into Sean's Beihai brand car. Sean was the first to work for Di Xiong and provided the most advanced weapons and talents, so he earned the most money and had the money to buy cars and villas. Sean drove them to the Seven Fairies Massage Parlor, where Maria worked. Martin was very excited to see Maria. Maria, who was white and beautiful, was also very happy to see three generous regular customers coming together. She took turns hugging and kissing them. After Martin paid the full fee at the counter, the three took Maria away...

When Lan Jinchun got home from get off work, he saw that the map on the study wall had been changed from the Outer Northwest map to an enlarged version of the Yingzhou Island map. Di Xiong was looking at the Yingzhou Island map carefully.

Lan Jinchun said: "I think the purpose of your buying two submarines is for Yingzhou Island!"

Di Xiong turned his head and smiled, "The one who understands me is my good wife. You are so smart. Others think that the purpose of my buying two submarines is to compete with foreign powers on the sea."

Lan Jinchun shook his head and said, "Yingzhou Island is too far away and out of reach. If you want to retake Yingzhou Island, it is really better to attack the Japanese navy directly. Our navy is too weak. We only have one frigate and two submarines. It is not easy to retake Yingzhou Island."

Di Xiong said with a serious face: "This is not only my personal promise to the two old generals Liu Yongfu and Liu Chengliang, but also the responsibility and mission that all of us in the Justice Party should shoulder! Although they have passed away, we must keep our promise, because this promise represents a belief, a respect and respect for history!"

He took a deep breath and continued firmly: "Generals Liu Yongfu and Liu Chengliang devoted their lives to the country and died for it. Their spirit will always be engraved in our hearts. Today, their descendants such as Wu Guozhu, Liu Bao, Liu Tainan and others are still fighting in the army and dedicating their strength to defending the northern territory. It is precisely because of such heroic sons and daughters who have been passed down from generation to generation that we have the confidence to overcome all difficulties and achieve the great goal of recovering Yingzhou Island!"

Di Xiong's eyes were full of perseverance and determination, as if he could see through time and space and see the future victory scene. He knew that the road ahead was rough and bumpy, but he was not afraid to retreat. "No matter how great the resistance and challenges are, even if there are mountains of swords and seas of fire in front of us, we must never give up easily! Because only by persisting to the end can we win the final victory - let Yingzhou Island return to the embrace of the motherland!"

Lan Jinchun covered his mouth and laughed, "I'm the only one in the study now, so you don't have to make such an impassioned speech. The reality is that the closest city to Yingzhou Island from our three northern provinces is Haishenwei. Haishenwei is thousands of miles away from Yingzhou Island. How can we get there?"

After the recovery of the Outer Northwest, the Justice Party debated many times at the meeting about what to call the Outer Northwest. Some people thought it should be called Anxi Province, some thought it should be called Beiting Province, because there were Anxi Protectorate and Beiting Protectorate in the Northwest during the Tang Dynasty, and some thought it should be called the Western Region Province according to the name of the Han Dynasty. Finally, Di Xiong made the decision to name the Outer Northwest Beiting Province, and Balkhash Fort as the capital, and changed its name to Tingzhou. In this way, everyone called the three provinces controlled by the Justice Party the Northern Three Provinces, because there was a word "North" in the name. Although the Beiyang government did not recognize this name.

Di Xiong analyzed with a serious face: "At present, we are facing a severe practical challenge - the lack of a strong naval force. Not only that, except for Beiling Province, we have not achieved effective control over other coastal provinces. Therefore, it is indeed difficult to cross the strait and reach the other side. However, this does not mean that there is no way. In fact, submarines may be the key to breaking the deadlock! They can sneak through the Japanese Strait without being noticed and successfully sneak into the coastal areas of Yingzhou Island.

In this way, we can provide the much-needed weapons and ammunition support to the brave and fearless anti-Japanese uprising forces on Yingzhou Island. At the same time, we can also send experienced instructors and professional military advisers to assist them in the battle. Today, in Yingzhou Island, in addition to a few former members of General Liu Yongfu's Black Flag Army, there are also brave and tenacious Gaoshan uprising forces. We must do everything we can to protect these anti-Japanese flames, because in the great cause of the future recovery of Yingzhou Island, they will definitely play a vital role! "

Lan Jinchun frowned and said, "Just to transport these weapons and ammunition, the submarines need to travel thousands of miles. Isn't the cost too high?" There was a hint of doubt and dissatisfaction in his voice, as if he was very puzzled by this arrangement. After all, it is obviously not an easy task to let two submarines travel such a long distance and take the possible risks.

Di Xiong said: "Since the death of General Liu Yongfu, no one in Guangdong and Fujian provinces has supported the Yingzhou Island uprising army. It is not important how many weapons we send. What is important is to give them confidence and let them know that they are not fighting alone. The Black Flag Army from the three northern provinces of the motherland has begun to support them. In addition, I will issue an order as the commander-in-chief of the Black Flag Army tomorrow, asking all soldiers to shout slogans before the flag-raising ceremony every morning during military training: The Japanese pirates bullied Taiwanese compatriots, and the hatred must be remembered. Don't forget Yingzhou Island when you are in the three northern provinces!"

Lan Jinchun said: "This is a good idea. Tomorrow I will also issue an order at Zhengqing School to have all teachers and students shout the slogan "Don't forget Yingzhou Island" before class."

The next night, Li Xiaofei came home from school and angrily said to his mother Fu Yuzhu: "They are really outrageous. They actually conquered the Outer Northeast and Outer Northwest. If this happens, when we grow up and join the army, won't there be no wars to fight?"

Fu Yuzhu showed a faint smile on his face and said softly: "After all, you are still an innocent child and can only say some childish words. Do you know that war is never a good thing. Once a war starts, it means countless people will bleed, be injured, or even lose their lives. Those cruel scenes, how can you, children who have not experienced the world, imagine it?" There was a hint of helplessness and emotion in his voice, as if he had experienced too many vicissitudes.

Li Xiaofei said, "But if I don't fight, I won't be able to make any meritorious service, and if I don't make any meritorious service, I won't be able to become an officer. The officer who taught us military lessons today is Di Qiu, who was temporarily invited from the First Division. He has only been in the army for three years, but he is already a colonel and deputy brigade commander, because he caught up with the battle to recapture Beihai Lake and Outer Northeast."

At this time, Li Fei also went home after get off work. After the war to recover the outer northwest, Li Fei returned to Beitang City and continued to serve as the police chief. However, there were a few more military medals at home. When he heard what Li Xiaofei said, he quickly scolded him: "Don't be jealous of others' high positions. Brigade Commander Di fought bravely on the battlefield and was wounded many times. He got this rank of colonel deputy brigade commander at the cost of his life."

Li Xiaofei said: "But today I heard from Brigade Commander Di that there is still Yingzhou Island that has not been recovered. Today he asked us to shout slogans such as "Don't forget Yingzhou Island" or something like that."

Fu Yuzhu said, "That brigade commander's surname is Di? He is most likely a relative of Di Xiong. If it were someone else, no matter how great his achievements were, he would not be promoted so quickly."

Li Fei was furious. He widened his eyes and shouted angrily: "Why do you think so badly of others? It's unreasonable! I have been working in the army for several months, and it is not as dark and dirty as you imagine!" His voice was deafening, as if it could penetrate the entire room.

Fu Yuzhu looked at Li Xiaofei helplessly as he walked into the room to do his homework. She turned to look at Li Fei and said indignantly, "Li Xiaofei is already in middle school. According to common sense, he should be able to enter a better class, but he was assigned to an ordinary class. I thought about saying hello to Director Cai of the Teaching Department and asking him to help transfer Xiaofei to the excellent class. After all, Xiaofei's grades are not bad! But who knew that Director Cai actually refused without hesitation and didn't take you, the director, seriously at all!" She became more and more angry as she spoke, as if she had suffered great injustice.

Li Fei said helplessly, "Li Xiaofei's academic performance has never been very good since he was young, and it was even worse when he was in elementary school. Although he improved a little later, he was definitely not outstanding. So it's normal for him to be assigned to an ordinary class! Why should others give me this face? Besides, Zhengqing School has invisible inspectors who are specifically responsible for supervision and management. Anyone who dares to cheat for personal gain will be ruining his own job!"

Fu Yuzhu said angrily: "You are so indifferent to our son's future! Later, I had no choice but to seek help from the Director of Education Bai Xiuling. Who knew that since she became the director, she has become arrogant and rude. Not only did she refuse to help, she even frowned and scolded me harshly, accusing me of using connections and backdoors, which is simply a smear on your face!" He became more and more excited as he spoke, and his voice unconsciously rose eight octaves.

Li Fei said: "You shouldn't have looked for her in the first place."

Fu Yuzhu said, "Why is she flirting? Who doesn't know her background? She used to be a thief of the Flying Eagle Gang in Beijing, and later became the secretary and mistress of Di Xiong, and then became the principal of Zhengqing School. If she hadn't slept with Di Xiong, how could she have become the director?"

Li Fei was shocked when he heard this, and quickly covered her mouth and said, "Are you crazy? You can't say that, this is a slander against Director Bai. Last time, Lan Jinchun published a good article in the newspaper, which caused a sensation in the school. At that time, Director Bai was still the principal. Three school teachers were talking behind his back, saying that Director Bai's level was not as good as Principal Lan. If she hadn't been Di Juzi's mistress, she wouldn't have been able to be the principal. After Director Bai heard about it, she cried to Di Juzi, and Di Juzi asked Su Jinxu, who was the director of the Supervision Department at the time, to investigate the matter. The three teachers were found out and taken to the interrogation room of the Supervision Department. They were tortured for ten days before being released. One of them died a few days after being released because of his serious injuries. Another had a leg broken and became disabled. Another became crazy due to excessive fear."

Fu Yuzhu pushed his hand away and said in surprise: "This Su Jinxu was just a newspaper boy before, and he was too cruel."

Li Fei said, "The current Director of the Supervision Department is Leng Hanbing. He is even more ruthless than Su Jinxu. He is Director Bai's husband. If he hears the slander you just said, he will also arrest you. You can think about his nickname. What will happen if you fall into his hands?"

Fu Yuzhu said in horror: "Cold-blooded devil..."

Li Fei said: "It's good that you know to be afraid. Leng Hanbing is a man with a strong sense of self-esteem. You must not talk about his wife's past."

Fu Yuzhu was so scared that he broke out in a cold sweat and kept saying, "I will never dare to say that again."

Wu Yushuai submitted a letter of resignation to the Chief of the Army Lu Jing and resigned from the post of Governor of Beihai Province. Chief Lu reported the matter to Congress. Members of Congress discussed Wu Yushuai's successor and argued for many days, but were unable to elect the next Governor. After all, Wu Yushuai was touted as the number one commander of the Beiyang Army. If even he didn't dare to go, who else would dare to go?