Chapter 34 Dear Mr. Rabe
"Dear Mr. Rabe, we meet again!"
Jiang Dong shook hands with Mr. Rabe sincerely and enthusiastically.
In the original time and space, Mr. Rabe and other caring foreigners established a safe zone in Nanjing.
In the months after the fall of Nanjing, Mr. Rabe saved the lives of 250,000 Chinese people from the Japanese army.
The Chinese nation has always been grateful to those who have helped them. No matter how much time has passed, as long as they are mentioned, their hearts will be filled with respect.
Although Mr. Rabe has not done anything so admirable yet, it does not affect Jiangdong's respect for him at all.
"Haha, hello, hello!"
Mr. Rabe hugged Jiang Dong warmly.
"In the words of you Chinese people, you will be very impressed after seeing each other for three days." Mr. Rabe looked at Jiangdong's neat and straight military uniform with admiration. "The last time I saw you, you just returned from studying in Germany. We haven't seen each other for just a few months.
, he is already a colonel officer, it’s really unbelievable!”
Jiang Dong affectionately held Mr. Rabe's hand, "Well, I think Mr. Lai also knows that all this is because of the war. The war made me grow up rapidly."
"Oh, yeah, it's all the damn war."
The two people walked into the house while chatting, "I heard that you arrived in Shanghai. Many people in our country are worried about you, for fear that you will die under the gun of the damn Japanese. Fortunately, you came back safe and sound.
You have been promoted to colonel, and you will have to tell me what happened in the past few months."
"It's all about the battlefield. I'm afraid it will disturb Mr. Rabe's ears."
"Haha, no, no, listening to your stories is also part of my job."
Many Chinese people in later generations only knew that Mr. Rabe was a German. In fact, he had another very important identity. He was a member of the German Nazi Party and served as the minister of the Nanjing branch of the Nazi Party.
After the city of Nanjing was captured, Mr. Rabe relied on the Nazi badges and flags in his hands to rescue the Chinese. The Japanese did not have the guts to provoke the Nazis.
Jiangdong's name has been registered with the German head of state and high-level Nazis, and domestic orders have been issued to him to report Jiangdong's every move.
The two of them came to the living room and sat down. A servant had brought tea early.
"Before, your Central Daily News has been reporting on you and your brothers. I can only learn about you from the newspaper every day. Is what the newspaper says true? Will the Japanese really massacre without humanity?
Common people?"
Mr. Rabe asked curiously.
He has been in China for several decades and knows that the Chinese people are kind and honest. But he doesn't know much about the Japanese.
"Alas." Jiangdong's expression became serious, "The Japanese nation is different from our Chinese nation and other nations in the world. They used the military and poisoned their soldiers with nationalistic ideas, resulting in their soldiers being a group of inhumane people.
The killing machine."
Rabe listened carefully to Jiang Dong's story now. He knew that Nanjing City would be destroyed sooner or later, and he needed to prepare early.
"Did Mr. Rabe read this morning's newspaper? The photos and reports above all happened. The reporter from the Central Daily News was named Su Qing. She retreated from the Songhu battlefield with us at that time. Photo
They were all taken on the road and I saw them with my own eyes.”
Mr. Rabe stood up and took two steps. "It seems that once the Japanese army captures Nanjing, the people in the city will be in danger. In the past few days, some colleagues and diplomats from the United Kingdom and the United States jointly proposed the establishment of an international safe zone in Nanjing."
, and nominate me as the chairman of the safety zone."
"Oh, thank you for your kind actions. You are the best friends of the Chinese people. I think the sooner this safe zone is established, the better. After all, the situation on the frontline changes three times a day. If it is too late, it will be too late."
"Well, I will go to implement this matter tonight, and I will never let the Japanese do whatever they want." Mr. Rabe readily agreed.
Jiangdong knew that no matter how organized and urged, it was impossible for all the hundreds of thousands of people in Nanjing to evacuate.
With the international safe zone established by Mr. Rabe, it will be able to provide extra security for our stranded compatriots.
"Thank you Mr. Rabe. The Chinese people will always remember your kindness and greatness."
Mr. Rabe drove the servants out of the house, leaving only him and Jiang Dong in the living room.
"Mr. Jiang came to see me today. He must have other things to do!" Mr. Rabe's smile was somewhat meaningful.
"Hehe!" Jiang Dong smiled and took a sip of tea, "I can't hide anything from you, sir. I really have something to do here today."
"Well, if you have anything to say, please say it directly. I don't really like your Chinese people's roundabout way of talking."
"Okay, let me get it straight. As the minister of the Nanjing Party Headquarters, you must know that Germany still has a large number of weapons and ammunition around Nanjing, or there are still some on the way. I know that you plan to sell these equipment.
Give it to the National Government or other forces, but the Japanese are about to attack now, and it is difficult for you to have a chance to let go."
Mr. Rabe did not respond, and Jiangdong continued:
"Because it is cheaper for the Japanese, why not give this batch of equipment to me."
Mr. Rabe was silent for a while,
"I know you will use these weapons to resist the invaders. But what do you want me to do to convince the domestic businessmen and generals? They only care about profits and don't care whether the Japanese come or not."
Jiang Dong was already prepared for this, and he would definitely give something in exchange.
"I can write down the blitzkrieg tactics and strategy I mentioned last time in more detail. I think your heads of state and generals will be interested, especially General Guderian."
This is the exchange condition that Jiangdong has already thought of.
Blitzkrieg already has basic research in Germany, and some of Jiangdong's previous remarks hit the point exactly, giving researchers in Germany an enlightenment.
At this time, if you write down detailed arrangements on tactics and strategies, the German generals will definitely regard them as treasures.
Jiang Dong didn't have many things in his hands that could be exchanged, so he wanted to ensure that every item was worth the money.
After hearing Jiang Dong's words, Mr. Rabe fell into deep thought.
Although he himself is not a militant, he also understands the current domestic situation in Germany that it is impossible to stop the chariot that has already started running.
"Well, I don't know much about military matters. This matter will be left to domestic experts for evaluation. I won't be able to give you an answer for a while."
"Well, but please don't delay for too long. The Japanese are already very close to Nanjing." Jiangdong said.
"I know, but please don't worry." Mr. Rabe sat down again.
"I still have something to ask sir for help. Of course, this matter does not involve national interests." Jiang Dong struck while the iron was hot.
"Please tell me, I will try my best as long as it is within my ability."
"I want to rent a ship, the kind that can run on the Yangtze River. I can rent as many ships as there are. I also ask my husband to help me inquire among businessmen in Britain, the United States and other countries. I will give you 5,000 U.S. dollars for a day, and 1,000 U.S. dollars for each crew member. The captain
$1,500.”
Jiangdong's asking price is no longer low, and the purchasing power of the U.S. dollar in this era is astonishing.
After hearing Jiangdong's words, Mr. Rabe's eyes visibly enlarged.
He thought of many things at once, and seemed to have figured out what Jiang Dong wanted to do.
Mr. Rabe couldn't help but look at the young man in front of him with admiration. He was really working very hard for his compatriots.
"I will help you spread this information. The price you offer is not low. There should be many companies willing to accept recruitment, as long as you can afford to pay in the end."
A big stone finally fell to Jiang Dong's heart, "Haha, please rest assured, Mr. Rabe, no matter how many ships come, I promise to pay for them all."
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Walking out of No. 1 Xiaofenqiao, Guangzhou Road, Jiangdong felt that the sun seemed to be much warmer today.
Chapter completed!