At 9:00 a.m. on August 18, 1942, just as Yang Fan was sharpening his knife, the Huber Navy Fleet led by Liu Qiang followed the transport fleet escorted by the US Atlantic Fleet to the New York port on the east coast of the United States thousands of miles away.

Before the docking was several kilometers away, Liu Qiang and others saw from the telescope that the pier ahead was already crowded with people, holding countless welcome banners, inserting countless colorful flags, and many Chinese lion dances and long dragons!

They could even see a military band dressed in costume, already posing and greeting their arrival at the dock.

After receiving the news that the Hu Ben Navy was about to go from the African battlefield to the west coast of the United States to participate in the war, Xia Houcheng, the general manager of Dongxing Trading Group, had already started to organize and recruit soldiers according to Yang Fan's specific requirements to recruit volunteer soldiers willing to join the Hu Ben Navy.

Especially after receiving the fleet that will arrive at the New York Harbor this morning, Xia Houcheng issued a notice last night, arranged the dock site and made sufficient preparations in all aspects.

Not to mention the profound heritage of Dongxing Trading Group, the golden signboard of the Chinese Hu Ben Army alone will be enough to attract thousands of "melon-eating crowds" to come and welcome them once they are spread.

Without too deliberately trying to attract people, Xia Houcheng gathered thousands of welcome teams including employees of Dongxing Trading Group, including overseas Chinese.

Overseas Chinese leaders Situ Meitang, Huang Sande, patriots of the Qinghong Gang who live in the United States, Du Yuesheng, Xu Zhimeng, Guan Wensen, Feng Yimin, Chen Yansheng and others were all present to welcome them.

There were many other people of color coming to welcome the fun, and reporters from various newspapers rushed over like sharks smelling blood.

In addition, the US government also sent a large military and political delegation and military band to the venue, welcomeing the Chinese Allied forces to come to the United States to fight side by side.

Behind the crowds, Liu Qiang and others could still see the tall buildings, full of the prosperity of international metropolises.

Through the telescope's vision, Liu Qiang couldn't help but murmur: "Is this the legendary United States, the world's largest capitalist country? It seems that there is something really going on!"

Qiao Qingshan, the chief of staff of the Hu Ben Navy, nodded and said, "Although I don't want to admit it, it must be said that the United States is indeed the most prosperous country in the world at present, and there is no such thing as this.

Whether it is the battlefield on the Eastern Front of Europe, the battlefield on Africa, or the Pacific battlefield that is about to be opened, without the participation of the Americans, the Allies would not be able to win this war!”

"What can we not admit or face? Isn't it equivalent to starting from scratch when our chief executives first? Do we have no confidence and courage?"

Liu Qiang put down his telescope, turned his head and said with a smile, "In just a few years, we have been able to achieve great strength from scratch, whether it is military, economic, or technological level!

Although our country has not yet achieved independent liberation and is still in a state of war, its comprehensive national strength is naturally unable to compare with the United States.

However, I believe that under the leadership of the chief executive, we will surpass them sooner or later!”

Speaking of this, Liu Qiang paused and said heavily: "This is inevitable and necessary! The Yangyang China must become the most powerful country in the world. From then on, we will never fall behind and be passively beaten!"

"Well! That's right, our China Kingdom has been brilliant for thousands of years, and is one of the four ancient civilizations in the world. Sooner or later, we will stand up again!"

Qiao Qingshan nodded heavily. Thinking of the rise of the Chinese Tiger Army like a comet, and the heaven-defying means of Yang Fan turning into a magical and powerful way, he was instantly full of pride and confidence.

Bang bang bang bang!

When the fleet was about to dock, the salutes that had been prepared long ago made a shocking sound, followed by gongs and drums, firecrackers and the military band played cheerful and high-pitched music.

The welcome team on the shore waved enthusiastically, shouted slogans with hissings, and the lion and dragon dances began to move, and the reporters' cameras also began to flash.

Especially when Liu Qiang and others began to get off the ship and landed on the dock, the atmosphere at the scene instantly became extremely hot.

"Warm welcome to the soldiers of the Hu Ben Army!"

"You are all good!"

"You are the pride of our China!"

"Long live the Allies!"

"Down with Japanese imperialism!"

"Down with the Nazi fascists!"

The employees of Dongxing Trading Group, Chinese and overseas Chinese, shouted and released their proud voices, warmly welcomed the tiger lion to the United States.

At this moment, glory and happiness belong to the soldiers of the Hu Ben Army, and also to every Dongxing employee, Chinese and overseas Chinese!

After a grand and warm welcome and condolence ceremony and mutual introduction, Xia Houcheng warmly held Liu Qiang's hand and said:

"General Liu, you are busy with your journey. Let's take a few days off first, adapt to the downward flow of the environment and climate here before making other arrangements!"

"Thank you, Chairman Xia for your warm hospitality! The guest will follow the guests, so we will bother you!"

Liu Qiang was not polite either. He was acquaintance with Xia Houcheng, so there was no need to be pretentious and nodded immediately.

When Xia Houcheng was visiting the Shandong Peninsula, Liu Qiang had a lot of dealing with Xia Houcheng and his wife. After all, this was his father-in-law and mother-in-law of his old leader.

Also, although this place is native to the United States, the final destination of Liu Qiang and his group is far from here.

They had to walk more than 10,000 kilometers to pass through the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea, and the Panama Canal to reach the west coast, and to join forces with the Pacific Fleet to start a Pacific battlefield journey.

According to the arrangement, Liu Qiang and others could stay in New York for a few days to rest, and senior naval generals no longer had to take a boat to the West Coast. They could just take a plane to meet the troops.

"All of you are old acquaintances, so don't be polite! You should call me Uncle Xia, I'll listen more intimately."

Xia Houcheng's eyes were filled with smiles, so he naturally knew that Liu Qiang was Yang Fan's old subordinate and the most loyal primitive team. There were only benefits and no harm in establishing a good relationship with him.

Liu Qiang nodded happily and said, "Then don't call me General Liu, just call me Xiao Liu like before!"

Xia Houcheng nodded in a good manner and said, "Okay, Xiao Liu, let the Hu Ben soldiers get on the bus as soon as possible. We have arranged everything to ensure that everyone is at home!"
Chapter completed!