Seeing that the first order he issued was rejected by the enemy, Fletcher shouted angrily: "Damn it, you are just a colonel. According to the principle of military rank on the battlefield, you must and should obey me.
command!"
"No no... General, I think I need to remind you that according to the agreement signed by my commander and your government. The first article clearly states that we will only obey your country's reasonable orders and shall not use our troops to
Split in any name, please see clearly."
Chi Yaohui took out a copy from his briefcase and waved it in front of Fletcher, "This document is written in black and white, and it also has the signatures of your Army Chief of Staff, General Macher, and our commander.
If you have any questions about this, you can check with your superior at any time. In addition, my soldiers have just arrived from China, thousands of miles away. According to the contract, we should enjoy the same treatment as the soldiers of your country."
"Damn it!" Fletcher was so angry at this expressionless guy. Looking at Chi Yaohui's stern expression and his expression on the contract as he read it word for word, he couldn't help but turned around.
He left, but before leaving, he did not forget to say: "Thomas, immediately ask the logistics people to arrange accommodation and food and accommodation for these guys who have come from afar."
"Yes, sir!"
Thomas looked at Fletcher who was angry and ran away, and Chi Yaohui who was expressionless, and couldn't help but shook his head: "Hey... man, if you didn't have an Asian face, I would have thought you were
Those stereotypical Krauts.”
Chi Yaohui nodded: "In fact, I graduated from the staff major of the Army Academy in Berlin, Germany, so you are right to say that."
"Okay, now I finally understand where that familiar smell on your body comes from." Thomas couldn't help laughing.
The American colonel stepped forward and put his arm around Chi Yaohui's shoulders, "Man, welcome to your arrival. Now let's get to know myself. I am Thomas Jefferson, commander of the 8th Regiment of the 2nd Marine Division of the U.S. Marine Corps, from Arizona.
.My friends call me Thomas, and you can call me that too."
As if he was not used to being so close to a foreigner, Chi Yaohui hesitated for a moment and then said: "Chi Yaohui, the former chief of staff of the Shanxi Liantai Militia of China and the current captain of the Guadalcanal dispatch team of the Xiliantai Militia, is from Shanghai, China."
"Shanghai?" Thomas whistled, "I've been to that place, it's a nice place. It's a pity that it's still in the hands of the Japanese.
Seeing Thomas' familiar look," Chi Yaohui reminded: "Colonel Thomas, if possible, I hope you can ask your soldiers to help unload the goods. After all, we have a lot of stuff."
"no problem."
Americans are the most realistic people, and they are never stingy with their enthusiasm for those they help.
After hearing this, Thomas yelled at the people around him, "You bastards, are you all there to watch the fun? Winston, ask your people to help unload the goods immediately. If you can't unload all these things before finishing the meal,
If we come down, I will let the people from Camp F work the night shift for a week!"
Although American soldiers are known for being cynical most of the time, they are still willing to do things that can save their lives.
With the help of hundreds of American soldiers and a large group of logistics soldiers, the unloading speed was much faster, but even so, they were busy until the sun was almost setting.
You must know that this time, in addition to five battalions of infantry, Chi Yaohui also brought a newly established artillery battalion, a tank battalion, and even a medical team of more than 100 people including six soldiers.
Two squadrons equipped with Panda fighter jets, plus logistics and other departments, the entire dispatch team has more than 6,000 people.
It can be said that Gao Hongming also spent a lot of money on this dispatch team.
The Americans were also quite generous to their allies. Although Fletcher had a verbal dispute with Chi Yaohui, he still ordered the logistics department to send them supplies.
And Chi Yaohui and the soldiers of the dispatch corps also saw the inhumanity of the American emperor. Whether it was tents, medicine, ammunition or equipment, as long as they asked, people from the logistics department could deliver it to them in less than an hour.
Several cartloads of red wine, cigars, and Coke were delivered, which stunned the soldiers.
It stands to reason that Gao Hongming can get these things, but in view of the environment in China at that time, when most of the soldiers did not even have enough to eat, he still had to pay attention to the impact, so these things could only be obtained in the next year.
They were given out as prizes during festivals or to soldiers who had made meritorious service.
And who is Chi Yaohui? The Americans greeted him so warmly and generously. Of course he also understands the principle of reciprocating kindness.
After giving the order to finish the meal, the first to third battalions of the dispatched regiment took over the defense lines in three places on the east, south and north of the airport, so that the American soldiers of the 8th Marine Regiment could have a good sleep.
When Thomas gave the order to change defenses, the entire airport burst into cheers. The American soldiers who had been fighting hard in this miserable place for a month almost jumped to their feet. The huge cheers could even be heard by the Japanese troops more than ten kilometers away.
Outside a cave more than ten kilometers away from the airport, Colonel Kiyonao Ichiki looked at Henderson Airport with a sullen expression and a fierce look on his face.
Everyone is a soldier, and the cheers at Henderson Airport are so loud that they can be heard even here. Of course, he understands that it is the Americans who are most likely to come for reinforcements. It stands to reason that the morale of the United States is at its peak at this time, and it is best to temporarily avoid its sharp edges.
the best choice.
But Ichiki Kiyoshi disagrees. In his opinion, facing up to the difficulties is what a samurai should do. Aren't you Americans here to reinforce the army? I just want to show you the color.
It has been more than 20 days since Ichiki Kiyoshi came to Guadalcanal. During these more than 20 days, the Ichimu detachment he led has grown from more than 2,500 people to more than 1,100 people now.
The heavy losses also made Ichiki Kiyonao completely sober up. Seeing the few remaining troops and the Americans' fortifications getting stronger and stronger, Ichiki Kiyonao fell into deep self-blame and distress.
In addition, General Tenmokawa Haruyoshi sent another colonel named Kawaguchi Kiyken before. This guy not only brought more than 5,000 people, but also brought more than a dozen Type 98 tanks, which also made Ichiki
The strings in Qingzhi's heart became even more tense.
"I can't remain silent any longer. If the Kawaguchi detachment is really allowed to make a contribution, I'm afraid I will have to be dismissed from my post in a very disgraceful manner."
Ichiki Kiyonao finally made up his mind. He called his deputy: "You will give the soldiers a good meal right away. We will launch a general attack on Yoshino (Henderson) Airport tonight."