Ye Qingshan was the Red Party's direct liaison with Jiang Dong. As Jiang Dong's status continued to improve, Ye Qingshan's position became more and more important day by day.

Ye Qingshan hasn't seen Jiang Dong for more than a month since they last met in Lu'an.

He also took the initiative to inquire at the door. Jiangdong was either away or busy with other things.

Jiangdong is now the military and political leader in the southeastern Shanxi region. He can be said to be a small warlord in charge of a region.

The interests of this small warlord often conflict with the interests of the Red Party. Every time this happens, the latter takes the initiative to give in.

There is no reason, no reason whatsoever, but a direct order from the top.

Ye Qingshan could feel that the leaders valued Jiangdong, and they kept making concessions, firstly to show goodwill, and secondly for the sake of the country's cause of the Anti-Japanese War.

Fortunately, Jiangdong is not a stubborn Kuomintang, and the Red Party will receive corresponding compensation for every concession.

It was not clear before that which side Jiangdong was leaning towards.

But as he became a second-level army general and a member of the Military Commission of the Kuomintang, his tendency seemed to have become extremely obvious.

Although Ye Qingshan thinks that it is unlikely to win him into his team, he will not give up as long as there is a glimmer of hope.

Jiang Jinran wanted to see him, and Ye Qingshan was filled with doubts after being excited.

He followed the two soldiers to the headquarters of the 39th Army Corps. The moment he walked into Jiangdong's office, his face was already full of smiles.

"Chief Jiang, I thought you would look down on us poor people after becoming a second-level army general."

Jiang Dong stepped forward and shook hands with Ye Qingshan cordially, like an old friend he hadn't seen for many years.

"Director Ye is joking. I'm really busy these days. You know what I'm busy with." He turned around and shouted loudly outside:

"Hurry up and serve the tea!"

After exchanging pleasantries, the two sat down at Jiangdong's desk.

It didn't take long for the orderly to bring two cups of steaming tea.

"Director Ye, drink tea!"

"Haha..." Ye Qingshan waved his hand gently,

"Chief Jiang's sudden summons must be due to something. Let's talk about it first, otherwise we won't be able to drink the tea safely."

He said it in a joking tone.

Jiang Dong didn't answer his question and took a sip to himself.

"The Japanese equipment given to your army some time ago is still easy to use?"

"Huh?" Ye Qingshan couldn't figure out what Jiang Dong wanted to express for a while, "It's easy to use, but the quantity is a bit small. It's difficult to replenish the bullets after they are shot."

"Pa!" Jiang Dong exaggeratedly clapped his hands,

"Oh, Director Ye should have come to me earlier for this kind of thing. I happen to have a batch of Japanese equipment and a lot of bullets on hand. If your department needs it, I will send someone to your station soon."

Ye Qingshan's eyelids were twitching wildly. He was increasingly unsure of Jiang Dong's thoughts.

There is no free lunch in the world.

"Chief Jiang, we do need equipment and bullets. But I want to know why you did this, otherwise I really don't dare to accept it."

"Hey, this thing in my hands will just gather dust in the warehouse, but in your hands it can beat up little devils."

"So simple?"

"Yeah!"

Ye Qingshan hesitated for a long time, but in the end he couldn't resist the temptation.

"Okay then, how much is the equipment?"

"Able to arm three Japanese regiments."

Equipment for more than 10,000 people. Ye Qingshan’s face was filled with joy.

"Thank you, Chief Jiang. Due to some blockades and restrictions recently, our army is indeed in great difficulty. You are helping us in times of need."

"It's not that exaggerated, come on...drink tea." Jiang Dong looked calm and relaxed.

After a few casual conversations, Ye Qingshan got the equipment of three regiments. It felt like he was dreaming. He picked up the tea cup with a smile, and the aroma of the tea seemed to be much stronger.

Jiang Dong blew the tea powder gently and said very casually:

"My people will be going to the Border District Government in a while. I hope Director Ye can make the trip convenient for your leader."

"Damn it!"

The edge of the teacup stopped just as it touched Ye Qingshan's lips. Ye Qingshan cursed quietly in his mind and slowly put down the teacup.

"Why did Chief Jiang send people to the border district government?" He tried to control his expression and tone.

"Drink tea... drink tea..." Jiang Dong said while moving the lid of the tea cup:

"That's right, I'm going to let people explore for oil in Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu and other places.

The first batch of exploration teams will set off tomorrow, and they will first explore Shanxi and then go to the border region government."

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingshan's heart dropped a little.

Although he is also a layman when it comes to oil exploration, Ye Qingshan knows that oil is like black gold and cannot be found so easily.

"That's the case, of course there's no problem. As long as they abide by the laws of the border region government and don't act recklessly.

There should be no one in this field under Governor Jiang, and the border district government would be very welcoming."

"Uh-huh..." Jiang Dong cleared his throat,

"In addition to the Japanese-style equipment of the three regiments just now, I plan to support the Border District Government with a batch of supplies worth about 300,000 silver dollars. I can raise the clothing, medicine, salt, etc. needed by the Border District Government.

Of course, if you are willing to make a list, I will do my best to purchase all the items you need on your list."

Ye Qingshan could no longer remain calm. He looked at Jiang Dong and asked in a solemn tone:

"300,000 silver dollars in supplies and three regiments of equipment just to ensure the safety of an exploration team?"

"Hey, the equipment of the three regiments is given as a gift, and the supplies of 300,000 silver dollars are provided as support." Jiang Dong's tone seemed to be blaming Ye Qingshan for being too vulgar, why did he just talk about a deal?

"In addition to ensuring their safety, I have a small request."

Ye Qingshan resisted the urge to slap Jiang Dong.

"Chief Jiang, please tell me, as long as we can do it, the border district government will definitely help."

This year, the Kuomintang and Kuomintang troops in various places launched an anti-communist movement, and the Red Party troops and the border region governments were ruthlessly blocked and suppressed.

The Japanese-style equipment of the three regiments and the designated materials worth 300,000 will greatly ease the difficulties of the border district government and the northern Shanxi army. Ye Qingshan really wants it, but he always feels that Jiangdong is not safe.

Kindhearted.

"You know, oil is extremely precious, and you can't find it just by looking for it. I mean, if, if my exploration team happens to find oil within the jurisdiction of the border region government, I hope to have the right to exploit the oil field.

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Ye Qingshan stood up from his seat in a hurry. Jiangdong kept talking for half an hour. The last sentence was probably the key point.

Jiang Dong hurriedly pulled Ye Qingshan to sit down.

"Hey, Director Ye, don't get excited.

I think your border region government has also searched for oil in its own jurisdiction, but so far, apart from Yanchang Oil, no other oil has been found.

Oil is hidden underground, and I heard it flows like groundwater. The probability that my exploration team will find oil within the jurisdiction of the border government is less than 0.01%.

I am not the chosen one, and I can meet you with such a low probability. I want to say hello to you first, because I am afraid that there will be misunderstandings later."

Ye Qingshan stared at Jiang Dong and said word by word:

"Did Chief Jiang discover something?"

"No, Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Gansu just bump into each other. It's just luck."

Countless thoughts flashed through Ye Qingshan's mind.

Are there really other oil fields within the jurisdiction of the Border District Government?

But we have sent people to look for them in the past few years. If there are any, it is impossible that they have not been found.

Is Jiangdong really paying 300,000 silver dollars in exchange for the 0.01% probability?

After thinking for a long time, until the tea on the table had completely cooled down, Ye Qingshan shook his head and said:

"I can't decide this matter, I must ask for permission."

"Yes, I understand." A look of pain suddenly appeared on Jiang Dong's face.

"Let's do this. If you agree, we will still have 300,000 silver dollars in supplies every year from now on.

Regardless of whether oil is found in northern Shaanxi or not, I will provide these supplies every year."

Ye Qingshan was shocked.

"Okay, this condition is indeed very tempting. I will truthfully ask my superiors for instructions."

After saying that, he stood up, nodded slightly to Jiang Dong and left.

"That's right." As soon as Ye Qing's foot stepped over the threshold, Jiang Li suddenly spoke,

"The 14th Army also wants the equipment of the three regiments. I'm afraid I won't be able to hold them back for too long."

Ye Qingshan's body visibly froze.

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