Philippine President Quezon walked quickly in an underground headquarters. He was in a very bad mood. Japanese bombs continued to fall on Philippine soil, and the U.S. military's defense strength could be said to be weak. The U.S. Air Force was on the ground.
It was basically wiped out in one air strike, and the anti-aircraft firepower was undoubtedly weak in front of so many defensive points. It couldn't even protect the port, let alone other places. 23us.
Updated the fastest He is becoming more and more pessimistic about this war.
Please tell me that Philippine President Quezon asked to see General MacArthur. Quezon smiled and said to the American soldiers guarding the gate that although he is the president of the Philippines, the United States is the real master here. In order to obtain the strategic location of the Philippines, the United States
, first provoked the Spanish-American War and defeated the Spaniards, and then massacred more than 200,000 Filipinos who dared to resist American rule, before they truly secured their position here. However, shortly after Roosevelt came to power, in order to reduce pressure, Roosevelt began to recognize the Philippines'
Although it has autonomous status, the U.S. military is still stationed here for a long time and enjoys special treatment.
If anyone really believes that the United States does not support colonial rule, then he must be a fool. For example, on the China issue, the reason why the United States has spoken on China's side so many times is simply because it hopes to win over countries such as Japan, Britain, and France.
They are just trying to grab the rights and interests in China. To put it bluntly, sharing the interests means that some of the interests will be given to the United States.
At this time, MacArthur only had one division and two regiments in his hands, most of which were Filipinos. There were only just over 10,000 Americans, and those Filipino troops were not as good as the US military in terms of equipment and training.
No one wants to let their servants have too much force, right?
MacArthur was looking at the map in the war room and was miserable. A clever woman can't make a meal without rice. A general without soldiers, no matter how powerful he is, can't win a battle. According to intelligence, the Japanese army opposite him is one army, close to 60,000 people. And the Japanese army can continue to flow.
received reinforcements, and he... could only hope for more blessings.
Quezon walked in and said to MacArthur, Commander, I have good news for you.
MacArthur raised his head and asked what good news
Quezon replied that we have urgently organized 10 infantry divisions, and are preparing to organize 10 more within two months. This is also thanks to your long-term help in our military system. Without those militia groups, we would be
It is impossible to form such a large number of troops in such a short period of time.
This is indeed good news. MacArthur smiled and said, "How can these people train with their current equipment and whether they can go into battle immediately?"
Quezon suddenly said with a troubled face: You know the situation in our country. Only half of our people now have guns in their hands. The original ten regiments only fired 50 rounds of ammunition. There are no heavy artillery, machine guns and light artillery.
It is also extremely insufficient.
These three words were floating in MacArthur's mind. Such troops can only build up their momentum. They will have almost no effect on the battlefield. He sighed and said to Quezon, "I also have to tell you some news.
A telegram has just been sent from Washington. Within three months, we may not be able to receive assistance from the mainland. This means that we must rely on our own strength to hold on. My personal opinion is to proceed step by step, set up five lines of defense, and hold on to the United States.
As long as you provide us with support, I believe everything will be fine by then.
Quezon's heart felt cold, and he said calmly that I don't know anything about military affairs, and I will leave everything to you, Commander.
After Quezon walked out of the underground headquarters, he quickly returned to his presidential palace and secretly summoned his close subordinate Jose Paciano Laurel.
Laurel was 50 years old at this time. He had served as the Secretary of the Interior of the Philippines during the US rule and was the Minister of Justice at this time.
After he saw Quezon, Quezon immediately closed the curtains and asked in a low voice: "No one saw you coming."
Laurel shook his head and said that after receiving your news, I came here in disguise, there should be no one.
Quezon nodded and said, I will tell you a top-secret news. The US military will not be able to reinforce us within three months.
Laurel immediately asked in a hurry: How can we hold on for three months?
Quezon hummed and said, "I doubt it's been more than three months. I see MacArthur. He actually has no confidence himself. But the Americans can escape. What should we do with so many people in the Philippines? We must think of a way to deal with what may happen."
It just depends on the situation.
Laurel hummed and said, you are right, then your suggestion is
Quezon looked at him and asked: Can I trust you? Can you be absolutely loyal to our Filipino nation?
Laurel immediately patted his chest and said, of course. You know, even when Leonard Wood covered the sky with one hand, I never gave in. I only have the interests of our Philippines in my heart.
Quezon nodded and whispered in his ear that's what I thought...
Laurel sometimes frowned, sometimes nodded, and after a while he said that everything was done for the Philippines.
Everything is for the Philippines. Quezon also firmly said that as the saying goes, when a tree falls, the hozens scatter. When the big tree like the United States falls, they, as native Filipinos, will naturally have to find their own way out.
After MacArthur received reinforcements from ten divisions from the Philippines, he strengthened the training of these ten divisions while setting up defense lines. But could MacArthur, who had lost air and sea control, really be able to hold on? No one of the defenders had confidence in this.
On the opposite side, Masaharu Honma led an army of more than 50,000 people and more than 30 warships to divide into five groups, preparing to start a general offensive in various parts of the Philippines.
The turmoil in Southeast Asia is turbulent, and Yan'an is currently peaceful. Although everyone's rations have been reduced due to food problems, no one is really hungry. At this time, Ruide Bao was holding a list in the chairman's cave.
Chairman Zhonghe spoke.
This is our first batch of supplies, and it may also be our last batch of supplies. Japan has attacked us, and they will no longer refrain from attacking just because our American flag is flying on the ship. After Ruide said this, he seemed to be asking for credit.
In addition, thanks to the efforts of President Roosevelt, General Zhu of your party has been appointed as the deputy commander-in-chief of the China Theater. This is not easy. Chairman Chiang Kai-shek in Chongqing is deeply opposed to this.
The chairman took a look and found that according to his request, most of the supplies this time were artillery. As for light weapons, the Eighth Route Army no longer had to worry.
The chairman put down the list and talked about Pearl Harbor. On behalf of our party, I express my condolences to your government. Japan is our common enemy. This is a consensus we have long understood, isn't it? But none of us thought that Japan would use such despicable means.
Come and start this war. These materials are also in great need of us. Please convey my gratitude to your country. As for the position of deputy commander-in-chief... If your country has such an appointment in the future, you should discuss it with us.
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Bao Ruide said incomprehensively, "Isn't this bad?"
The chairman sighed and said, "I know Chairman Chiang Kai-shek. He has always been wary of us. This time you have pushed us into this position. You are simply putting us on the fire. I am worried that the red and white parties will
The inharmonious relationship will become even worse. For example, I am afraid that Chairman Chiang will not consider the staffing issue we raised last time.
Reed nodded with some understanding. He shrugged and said, "I believe this is not what President Roosevelt wants to see. President Roosevelt hopes that you can be more united and cooperate. The reason why we arranged this is that we hope that you can have an equal dialogue."
We believe such dialogue is beneficial.
To be honest, China has such a vast land and army. In our opinion, if the squadron is united and fights hard, Japan will not have much spare power to fight other countries after the war with China.
The chairman sneered in his heart, saying that is very good, then the Chinese family is unlucky. You are watching the show and saying that this is a bad thing and a good thing. The United States, Britain and even China can unite to fight against our common enemy. Justice.
If we unite to fight against evil, then evil will be defeated.
Bo Ruide had already received the news that the Chongqing Joint Military Conference had broken up. He shook his head and said to Mr. Mao, I'm afraid the British don't think so. They seem to prefer to fight the Japanese attack independently.
The chairman shook his head and said no. They hope to rely only on the power of Britain, the United States, the Netherlands and Australia to deal with Japan's attack. Britain's thinking is still in the old colonial era. They are extremely afraid that other countries, especially the Chinese forces as an Eastern country, will enter their colonies.
I'm afraid that our entry will affect their rule, but I don't think Southeast Asia can withstand the Japanese attack. We have been fighting with the Japanese for many years. Unless the British troops fighting in Europe come to Southeast Asia, Southeast Asia will be lost.
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Bao Ruide frowned and asked, "Is Mr. Mao so pessimistic?"
The chairman smiled and said let's wait and see.
Bao Ruide said with some worry that if this is the case, then in order to hold back Japan's offensive power, China must contain more Japanese troops. We hope that your party, as the main anti-Japanese force in North China, can exert your strength.
The chairman asked doubtfully: Didn't we use our strength? Didn't the millions of Japanese troops in North China and even Northeast China go south?
Bao Ruide quickly said, "I haven't just arrived in Yan'an. I have seen your strength. You have your own industry, your own steel plant, your own arsenal, strong soldiers and excellent officers. Your strength is actually very high."
Stronger than you think. Please believe me. If you no longer fight guerrilla warfare and mobile warfare, but instead fight fortified warfare, then you can definitely seize control of one or two more provinces. Mao, think about it.
, what a beautiful picture this is, your Red Party can control most of North China.
But that would also attract most of the Japanese army to attack us. The chairman said unceremoniously that I must point out that the current Japanese army is not at the end of its war effort, but has placed their main force in the northeast and Southeast Asia. If their main force returns,
When it comes to China, we don't have much advantage. At least in terms of weapons and equipment, we don't have any.
Listening to Xuan Ge and knowing the meaning, Ruide said awkwardly that it would be difficult for us in the United States to support weapons and equipment. Mr. Mao, you also know that it is difficult for us to transport materials and personnel to China now. And I think
Your army is basically self-sufficient in light weapons.
The chairman really wanted to tell Bao Ruide that you can just ship it to the American port, and Xiao Jiang can handle it, but he couldn't say it. He could only smile and said that light weapons are basically okay, but if you want to attack difficulties, you must have heavy weapons, especially
They are heavy artillery and aircraft. If your country can provide one of the two, I believe our army can launch a new major counterattack.
Although Bao Ruide had seen a lot of weapons of the Eighth Route Army, he had never seen 107 rocket launchers and heavy artillery over 100 mm. In his heart, he also thought it was great that a unit like the Eighth Route Army could find a way to deal with light weapons on its own.
The production of heavy weapons is so difficult that it certainly cannot be solved by a team of mostly farmers.
Bao Ruide nodded and said that I can send electricity to domestic coordination, but Mao, when allies encounter difficulties, I think you should do your best.
As if he was moved, the chairman sighed and said, as you know, many of our troops are behind enemy lines, and it will take a certain amount of time to organize or hoard ammunition. I can only say that I will try my best to launch a large-scale war in three months.
A large-scale counteroffensive to echo your efforts in Southeast Asia.
After working hard for a long time, Ruide finally got the accurate information. He said with satisfaction that I am very grateful for your understanding. I believe that with our efforts, the evil Japan will definitely fail.
After Ruide Bao left, the chairman told Xiao Wang outside to ask Mr. Zhu to come.
Not long after, Mr. Zhu walked in and said to the Chairman, Chairman, you are looking for me.
The chairman smiled and took the telegram to Boss Zhu and said: Boss, you have been promoted to a high official now. Deputy Commander-in-Chief Zhu, according to the truth, you are now inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people.
Mr. Zhu took one look at it, threw it aside with disdain and said, what's the use of this thing? This old beauty is almost the same as Lao Jiang, and he knows how to use these empty names to deceive people. I just want to ask, with this, is Lao Jiang's
Will the Central Army listen to our command or will the Three Northwest Horses stop causing trouble from now on? I don’t think this one has a mortar that is useful. He said, what else came to mind, and asked, what do we want in this way?
Is it difficult to establish the establishment? Chairman, this business is not worthwhile. Although they all have names, one deputy commander-in-chief cannot compare to the establishment of several divisions. Besides, we shouldn't only have a few divisions.