The villain of "Wind Chaser" is exposed, the cunning character appears, and Shen Tunan is difficult to fight!
The origins of it all can be traced back to the civil war that swept across the country. Although China had already reeled from a century of humiliation, the reunification of the country did not bring about the well-being of the people. Contradictions between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party intensified, and fierce clashes broke out between the armed forces of the two sides in some areas. In this turbulent environment, on the one hand, there was the Kuomintang regime headed by Chiang Kai-shek, and on the other hand, the Communist Workers' and Peasants' Red Army led by Mao Zedong. The two forces are facing each other, and the undercurrent is surging.
In this context, Shen Tunan, as an important figure of the Kuomintang, was responsible for negotiating with the German company Rheinmetall for the export of tungsten sand. Tungsten sand is a strategic resource that is essential to keeping the war machine running. As long as the supply of tungsten sand is mastered, it is equivalent to mastering a weapon. As one of the world's largest suppliers of tungsten sand, Rheinmetall has become the focus of competition.
However, in the course of the negotiations, an unexpected fact emerged: the KMT simply could not deliver the agreed amount of tungsten sand to Rheinmetall on time. This was undoubtedly a major breach of contract, and Shen Tunan had to take on the heavy responsibility of safeguarding the credibility of the Kuomintang. In the face of doubts and pressure from the German side, Shen Tunan argued with reason, but he never succeeded in turning things around.
Just when the negotiations reached an impasse, an old friendship between Shen Tunan and Rheinmetall representative Hans turned into a turning point. The two used to be classmates and friends, and although they later went their separate ways, Shen Tunan still managed to make Hansien think twice. After a drunken meal, Hans finally agreed to suspend the punishment of the Kuomintang, but the liquidated damages still had to be paid.
On the surface, the negotiations were a glimmer of life. However, just when Shen Tunan was elated and ready to share this joy with his subordinates, an unexpected development quietly happened. It turned out that the Communists were also eyeing the potential business opportunities of tungsten sand, and they sent a representative Lei Ming to contact Hans.
Lei Ming immediately explained to Hans the sincerity of the Communist Party: they had a large reserve of tungsten sand in their hands, and they could supply it stably for a long time. Obviously, this is undoubtedly throwing an alternative line to the German side. As the civil war between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party continued to lose, Hans knew that the Kuomintang was not having a good time, so he did not narrowly reject Lei Ming's proposal.
On the contrary, Hans in turn revealed an opportunity to Lei Ming: it turned out that Chen Jitang, the commander of the Guangdong Army under the Kuomintang, was also secretly buying tungsten sand in an attempt to export it for profit in the international market. As the supreme leader of the Cantonese army, Chen Jitang's actions were not directly controlled by the Nationalist government.
Hans's implication was clear: if the Communists could sell tungsten sand through Chen Jitang, they would be able to circumvent the KMT's constraints and provide a reliable source of supply for Rheinmetall. This is undoubtedly a real "window of opportunity".
In the face of Hans's vague and seductive words, Lei Ming was naturally greatly encouraged. After all, as a young revolutionary, it is a great pride to be able to contribute to the cause of the party and the people. And now, they are not only expected to obtain a stable economic source, but also make it difficult for the Kuomintang to move an inch, which is simply killing two birds with one stone.
Thus, under the maneuver of Hans, the three forces of the Kuomintang, the Communist Party and Rheinmetall began an interesting wrestling.
For the Kuomintang, although they had to pay a price on the surface, they temporarily retained their partnership with Rheinmetall. And guilt, but also destined to bear the blow of the Communist Party's acquisition of tungsten sand from Chen Jitang.
As for the Communist Party, although it has only resorted to third-party channels, it has already gotten rid of worries about the protracted war in the future. As long as they control the supply of tungsten sand, they have an important lifeline.
For Rheinmetall, it's all about wishful thinking. On the one hand, they have already received liquidated damages from the Kuomintang; On the other hand, he sold a big favor for Shen Tunan, which will undoubtedly have room for profit in the future; What's more, Hans was already secretly colluding with the Communists to clear the way for Germany's tungsten sand trade in China.