Chapter 59: Sulfonamide Patent in Hand

  Xiao Zhenyan did not comment on Yang Feng's words, but after the Japanese army captured Rehe, the next target would definitely be Chahar, and this point he understood very clearly.

  The next step is for the 29th Army to face the Japanese directly, and it would be beneficial and harmless to win over Sun Dianying and Feng Zhanhai's troops. As for whether Sun Dianying will affect the 29th Army's ruling position in Chahar, he doesn't worry about this at all. The 29th Army, with its elite Northwest Army, really doesn't take Sun Dianying's mob into consideration.

  "What's Yang brothers' specific idea?" he asked Yang Feng with some uncertainty.

  "It's simple, the 29th Army will leave some cavalry behind and then Sun Dianying and Feng Zhanhai will each select a portion of cavalry. The three armies will combine to attack Rehe, relying on speed to harass the Japanese army from behind. If there is an opportunity, they will retake one or two cities. At the same time, the front line at Xifengkou will launch a fake counterattack. Regardless of the outcome, the 29th Army, 41st Army and 63rd Army will surely gain great fame." said Yang Feng.

  "This is indeed a good idea, but what's in it for you, Brother Yang?" asked Xiao Zhenying after some thought.

  "It's very simple, He Yingqin agreed to let me build an arsenal in Beiping. Of course, I don't need to use the name 'arsenal', as long as they allow or even just turn a blind eye to my manufacturing of weapons. Anyway, I'm already making mortars now, and Yang's troops aren't not buying them either."

  Because the 29th Army and Shang Zhen's unit achieved great results with Yang Feng's mortars, the Beiping Military and Political Committee also purchased fifty, half of which are now in Guan Linzheng's hands. However, this is an extraordinary period, so naturally no one will quibble with Yang Feng about these things for now. But after the war, if Yang Feng still wants to continue making military weapons, it might be a bit sensitive.

  "This should be no problem, I'll go tell He Jingzhi!" Xiao Zhenying readily agreed, actually he was even more delighted. The 29th Army lacked an arsenal, and with Yang Feng's relationship with the 29th Army, if he were to manufacture military supplies, he would definitely provide a large quantity to his own side.

  The situation is now so critical that He Yingqin will not mind such a small matter, everyone knows that if the Sun and Feng armies return to Rehe, the Japanese army on the Great Wall line must retreat, and at this time, European and American countries are also mediating.

  Although Japan withdrew from the League of Nations, if increasing troops was really unable to solve the Great Wall War, it is also very likely that they would accept mediation and start negotiations, at which point the 29th Army would become the biggest winner in this war.

  What happened next didn't require Yang Feng to worry, he just had to wait for the results. The front line at Gubeikou was finally firmly held after Huang Jie's division joined in, because it had been confirmed that the Japanese army was unable to attack Chahar. Originally scheduled to defend Dushikou, Fu Zuoyi's unit was also being transferred to Gubeikou. At least in the short term, there was no possibility of the Japanese breaking through the Great Wall defense line. However, it wasn't possible to be too absolute, after all, the northeastern army was still responsible for the Luan Dong area, which made people a little worried.

  In fact, Yang Feng's concerns were very reasonable. The Japanese army, which had been slow in advancing at Gubeikou and had suffered a serious setback at Xifengkou, quickly began to adjust its direction of attack. Except for maintaining pressure on Gubeikou, the Xifengkou line turned into defense, and the main force was transferred to the east of Lengkou, where Shang Zhen, He Zhuguo, Pang Bingxun and other units increased their pressure sharply.

  But at this time, Yang Feng ushered in a great joy.

  "Yang, I have some pleasant news for you. Your sulfonamide patent application has been approved and the certificate should arrive in China soon." Richard said with a smile.

  Several batches of sulfonamide sent to the United States have made Pfizer's reputation soar, and this highly effective special medicine has almost caused a sensation in the United States as soon as it was used. Because Yang Feng allowed Pfizer to use its own brand for sales, it put tremendous pressure on its competitors. The high-level executives of Pfizer were overjoyed and heavily rewarded Richard, who is now eager to get the production rights of sulfonamide.

  Unfortunately, his pleasant mood was not reciprocated. Yang Feng still looked like a slave who had been exiled by the emperor, with a face full of worries about the country and its people, sitting there sighing and groaning.

  "Mr. Yang, isn't this news worth celebrating?" Richard asked cautiously.

  "Alas, the country is weak and troubled, with internal worries and external threats. How can I be happy?" Yang Feng sighed and said listlessly.

  "This," Richard said with an embarrassed smile, "Yang, we are all businessmen. These things are for your government and military to worry about. We just need to make money in peace, pay taxes according to the law, and there is no need to be anxious about it. Besides, I think the international community will not continue to sit idly by while Japan attacks North China."

  "The international community? Nobody wants to play with you guys anymore, who cares about the international community?" Yang Feng said emotionally.

  "Yang, don't worry, even if the Japanese occupy Beiping, everything of yours will be protected by America. If you're willing, I can help you and your two girlfriends obtain American citizenship right now." Richard's words were sincere, but for now, he couldn't let Yang Feng get into any trouble.

  "Your kindness I appreciate, nationality can be changed, but the blood flowing through my veins can't be changed?" Yang Feng clenched his fist and became emotional again.

  "Yang, I didn't mean anything else, just thinking of your safety." Richard explained hastily.

  "I'm a bit emotional, don't mind me, oh, the mountains and rivers are shattered!" Yang Feng wiped away non-existent tears with a tissue.

  Richard is not stupid, the performance of this guy in front of him has obviously deviated from his style, and it's estimated that there is a large component of acting. According to his understanding of Yang Feng, once he starts to be sentimental or serious, it means that he is brewing some conspiracy in his heart.

  "Yang, is there anything I can help you with?" Richard asked bluntly.

  "Ammunition, I need ammunition. As far as I know, the American businessmen in Shanghai have a large stockpile of it. If you can help me get some, no matter how much, I'll take it. I'll pay with medicine, sulfonamide, penicillin, and this thing." Yang Feng said, pulling out a box of TT from his drawer.

  "What's this?" Richard unwrapped one, staring at the small thing in some confusion.

  "Don't you think it's perfect if we use Wan Aike together?" Yang Feng said with a sly smile.

  Richard unscrewed a threaded TT.

  "Oh, my god!" He immediately let out a thrilling exclamation.

  "This should be much better than oral contraceptives, shouldn't it? You also know that those things are harmful to women's bodies, but this one won't have any side effects at all. And you don't need to worry about contracting some not-so-good diseases either. I've already filed patent applications in the US and Europe, so I think Pfizer should be willing to be its general agent in the Americas, right? Just think about it, how many Americans will need this thing every day? The price isn't expensive either, I can sell it to you for $1 per 10 units, as for how much you resell it for, that's not my concern." Yang Feng said with a seductive face next to him.