Chapter 942: The 1st Army Becomes a Hot Potato
Chapter 942: The 1st Army Becomes a Hot Potato
After this incident, Zhou Xuejin reported to Lin Ze.
Lin Ze waved his hand and said that it was too shabby to have only a small clinic on such a large construction site, so he might as well build a hospital.
The scale doesn't need to be very large, a few doctors and a dozen nurses will be enough.
It’s easy to deal with Chinese medicine doctors, but Dominic will have to deal with Western medicine doctors.
So Lin Ze called Dominic again.
When Lao Duo heard Master Lin’s call, he rushed to the headquarters happily.
"Master Lin! You weren't in Tianjin recently, I missed you so much!"
"Lao Duo, sit down, sit down. It's getting cold. Please keep warm!"
Dominic understood the meaning of the song. "Yes, it's cold, but the workers are still working. The construction on the shore is now finished. The next step is to clear the silt and lay the foundation in the water. I plan to purchase some cotton clothes and waterproof protective gear and send them to the construction site."
Sensible!
"Lao Duo, I'm very pleased that you have this heart!"
"No, no, we also have shares in the port. This is what I should do."
"I came to you this time mainly to ask you for a favor."
Dominic said unhappily, "Master Lin! You still treat me as an outsider! What do you mean by begging? If you have anything, just tell me!"
"Then I'll be frank. I plan to build a small hospital on the construction site. Winter is approaching, and many workers will be sick. If they can't be treated in time, construction will be delayed."
"Of course! Master Lin, you previously sent people to America to set up a factory, and now it's almost ready for production. The issue of drug distribution channels is easy to solve. What are your thoughts, doctor?"
"Let Niu Saner hire a traditional Chinese medicine doctor. As for the Western medicine doctor, I'll have to trouble you. I'll also need you to purchase some medical equipment and have it shipped over."
"No problem! I'll take care of it!"
As the director of the Far East Department of the Intelligence Bureau, a strong contender for deputy director, and an outstanding intelligence worker who has been commended many times by the President, Dominic now has extensive connections and influence, so getting a few doctors over is a piece of cake for him.
Seeing that he was so understanding, Lin Ze also revealed some more things.
"Lao Duo, to be honest, the situation will change soon. Your Chamber of Commerce's business in Tianjin should be handled as needed. If a major incident occurs, you and your core members should be safe under my protection. But if you have family here, please send them away as soon as possible. After a while, the concession will no longer be safe."
Dominic was surprised and said, "You mean..."
"Lao Duo, when I went to Jiangcheng this time, the Japanese still sent an air force to participate in the battle, but the number was significantly smaller than before. Where did all the planes go? Considering the large-scale mobilization of the Japanese fleet in Daocheng some time ago, I think they will take action soon."
Dominic said seriously, "Could it be Malay? Singapore?"
Lin Ze shook his head.
The Americans were still too optimistic. They could never have imagined how the Japanese would start the war with the Americans.
"There's still time. Go take care of your business and personnel first. My people are actively gathering intelligence. It won't be long before I can provide you with relatively accurate information."
Dominic was convinced of this. Mr. Lin's intelligence was well-known and of top quality. He would never fool people with ambiguous information.
Dominic's heart grew heavy as he learned that the situation would soon change.
After chatting with Lin Ze for a few more words, he said goodbye and went to arrange the things they had discussed.
In November, Lin Ze called Dominic again and informed him of the intelligence that the Japanese were going to attack the Pacific Fleet.
When Dominic saw some detailed data, he was dumbfounded!
this...
How are these things made?
Does Master Lin have someone in the Japanese base camp?
Even if he has infiltrated the base camp, anyone who has access to these top-secret plans must be at least a lieutenant general, right?
Master Lin’s strength is simply unfathomable!
"Crazy! The Japs are absolutely crazy! How dare they? Are they so confident that they can defeat the United States fleet in one fell swoop?"
In fact, the Japanese navy was still quite powerful, and Yamamoto was also a relatively knowledgeable naval commander.
In the past, Yamamoto was firmly opposed to going to war with the United States. He believed that although the Japanese navy was powerful, it would still be very difficult to defeat the huge American fleet and there was not much chance of winning.
But at this point in time, the Japanese have almost no other options except to occupy Southeast Asia, especially Malaysia and Indonesia, to obtain oil and gas resources.
Under pressure from the base, Yamamoto had no choice but to accept this choice.
Having made the decision, Yamamoto began to plan with all his strength.
He believed that the Japanese must not get involved in a protracted war with the American Navy, and must use a strategy of surprise attack and quick victory to severely damage or even annihilate the main force of the Pacific Fleet, thereby forcing the United States back to the negotiating table.
As long as the United States can acquiesce to the Japanese actions in Southeast Asia, even if it does not maintain military occupation and only conducts economic control and resource exploitation, it can lay the foundation for Japan's victory.
So the plan to attack Pearl Harbor was made under such circumstances.
According to the plan, the Japanese would focus their sneak attack on the three American aircraft carriers anchored in Pearl Harbor. Yamamoto believed that as long as the three American aircraft carriers were severely damaged, the Pacific Fleet would be seriously damaged, and would be afraid of the strength of the Japanese Navy and turn to negotiate with Japan.
"Lao Duo, they will take action in early December, most likely the first Sunday of December. The headquarters has asked the Japanese Navy to maintain radio silence during the implementation of this plan. You must be doubly vigilant."
Dominic nodded seriously, "Master Lin, this information......"
What he meant was, Lin Ze had produced such important information, what did he want in return?
Lin Ze smiled and said, "Talking about money hurts our feelings. I'm not short of money either. You can give it to me as you see fit. Don't be in a hurry. It's not too late to talk about it after the information is truly verified."
Dominic smiled wryly.
The things without price tags are the most expensive!
However, if this information is true, it would be worth giving Lin Ze any amount of money, things, or rights.
For the next period of time, Lin Ze didn't go anywhere. He either rested in the Lin Mansion or went to the headquarters to work.
During this period, Okamura called and said that Anami Korechika had been dismissed and returned to Tokyo for investigation.
For some reason, the headquarters still hopes that the 11th Army will organize another battle to capture Star City.
Now the position of commander-in-chief of the 11th Army has become a hot potato, and no one is willing to take it over. Okamura called to ask Lin Ze whether he would like to recommend someone of his own to take over the 11th Army?
Lin Ze said vaguely, "Your Excellency the General has a strategic plan in mind. I cannot interfere in such a major matter. However, the 11th Army has just suffered a heavy blow and morale is low. If they want to launch another attack and capture Star City, they must get support from the headquarters at all costs."
Okamura understood that Lin Ze meant that it depends on the strength of the base camp. If he wants to give people money and supplies, and give them in large quantities, then this thing can be done.
Otherwise it would be a completely thankless job.
After Lin Ze said this, Okamura understood what was going on. Now he liked to discuss and chat with Lin Ze whenever he had time.
I sigh from time to time, Lin Sang is really the little Zhuge Liang of my North China Front Army!
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