Zhou Weiguo watched Liu Yuan walk away and narrowed his eyes. He could guarantee that his so-called combat staff would not have any power at all by then. Not only would he not have any, but he would also very likely be in trouble.
But Zhou Weiguo was not afraid.
There is nothing to be afraid of.
"It's interesting to think about it." Zhou Weiguo sighed leisurely. He really didn't want to use weapons in the country, so he would not refuse this appointment. As for the so-called combat staff position, it was in name only for him.
Is it stipulated that combat staff officers cannot lead troops? It is impossible. Many people were decentralized after being gilded in the staff department.
What's more, Zhou Weiguo is the division commander with real power. Moreover, the British specifically want Zhou Weiguo to join, which means that the British value Zhou Weiguo enough. Based on this, Zhou Weiguo will not do nothing.
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Chongqing
"Accepted?"
"Yes."
"That's okay, you can reply to the British."
…
"Dear Dennis, the Chinese have agreed to let Zhou Weiguo join the expeditionary force!" Locke rushed to Dennis and said happily, "I really agree!"
A flash of light flashed in Dennis's eyes. It's not that he doesn't know China's complicated national conditions. It's precisely because he knows that he feels surprised. "Since you agreed, then the formation of reinforcements is imperative. The Chinese army has great potential."
Experience in fighting the Japanese army. As long as we cooperate well and use the Prime Minister’s strategy, we will definitely be able to defend the empire’s territory!”
"Dennis, you are right!" Locke's eyes shone, "I have personally seen how the Japanese behaved in front of Zhou Weiguo! It's like a mouse meeting a cat!"
Dennis narrowed his eyes, "That would be the best. It would be even better if the Chinese army could beat the Japanese army so hard that it couldn't raise its head without our army having to exert any effort."
"You are absolutely right!" Locke nodded, "Then our request should be to allow the independent division to go on an expedition!"
"Locke, on the Chinese battlefield, the independent division cannot be mobilized." Dennis explained helplessly, "Now, the independent division has formed a balance with the Japanese army. Once the independent division makes any abnormal movements, then this balance will be
To be broken, you must know that Japan still has nearly 2 million troops in China. What's more, their chairman will not agree to do this."
"Well, it's a pity." Locke shrugged and spread his hands, "I am sure that as long as the independent division goes to the battlefield, it will definitely win!"
"Not necessarily." Dennis shook his head, "Some time ago, the independent division..."
Dennis, who was about to say something, suddenly stopped. It is true that the Independent Division suffered some losses some time ago, but the ones who really attacked the Independent Division were not Japanese.
"Why are not you talking?"
"There's nothing to say, Locke. It's time for us to get to work and finalize other details." Dennis spoke with a serious expression.
"Oh! Okay! For the glory of the British Empire!"
…
On the morning of December 23, He Yingqin, Wavell, Brandt and members of the British and American military delegations in China held an informal meeting in Chongqing to discuss the content of the meeting. At 4 p.m., a military meeting between China, Britain, the United States, Australia and other countries
It was officially held in Chongqing.
On December 23, in accordance with the "Sino-British Agreement on Mutual Defense of the Burma Road", the Chinese Expeditionary Force to Burma was established. The army was composed of the 5th, 6th, and 66th armies, with 9 divisions and more than 100,000 troops.
In the same month, at the Singapore meeting, the Chinese government sent a representative, Zheng Jiemin, deputy director of the Second Department of the Military Command, to attend and discuss military cooperation plans between China, the United States, and Britain in Southeast Asia.
…
"Ziwen, I'm going to the United States, so be careful along the way."
"Don't worry, Chairman, I will do it."
"We have already agreed on most of the cooperation with Britain and the United States. You can agree to anything else as long as it does not harm the national interests."
"yes."
…
Zhou Weiguo looked at the telegram in his hand. It was not yet December, and the Washington Conference had not yet been held. Even if the expeditionary force was established, the commander had not yet been decided.
"It seems that Germany, Italy and Japan have become like rats on the street." Liu Yuan sighed, "It won't last long."
Zhou Weiguo nodded, "Of course."
"This war is indeed a good opportunity for China to gain a foothold in the world." Liu Yuan sighed, "Who has looked at us before this?"
Zhou Weiguo laughed. Although he said so, Roosevelt even suggested that Chiang be appointed as the supreme commander of the Chinese theater, but it was just playing on his own land.
"The importance of the Chinese battlefield is such that a month ago, it was difficult for most Americans to understand the direct relationship between the Chinese war situation and the United States. Now everyone knows that China's war is our war. The greater the pressure China exerts on Japan, the greater the pressure China exerts on Japan.
Then I, General MacArthur, will have a better chance of victory." Liu Yuan flipped through a newspaper and said, "Look at the comments in the New York Times."
Zhou Weiguo took over, "This comment is far-sighted. Unfortunately, there is always a difference between what the leaders say and what they actually do."
"Being recognized by people from other countries is already progress." Liu Yuan sighed, "Did anyone admit it a few decades ago? The door that was knocked open by cannons, the blood of the Old Summer Palace has not yet dried!"
Zhou Weiguo nodded. What Liu Yuan said was not wrong, but he came from later generations. In later generations, China has already played an important role. Comparing the two, the gap is really too big. "So, we are working hard."
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Tokyo.
"Your Majesty, Britain, the United States, China and others discussed in Singapore how to resist the attack of our Imperial Japanese Army." Hideki Tojo held a telegram in his hand and handed it to Emperor Showa.
"Whether it's Britain, the United States, or China, they don't have a strong force in Southeast Asia. Could it be that if they discuss it, it will be useful?" Emperor Showa smiled. It is precisely because the defense force in Southeast Asia is not strong that they will be in Southeast Asia.
Southeast Asia is unstoppable. By the time Britain and the United States react, their Imperial Japanese Army has already established a firm foothold in Southeast Asia.
"Your Majesty is right." Hideki Tojo nodded in agreement, "As long as we gain a firm foothold, the empire will be able to obtain countless resources, just like in China."
Emperor Showa nodded. After all, the purpose of attacking Southeast Asia is for resources, oil, minerals, rubber, and materials. Although there are still some reserves, after the US embargo, the reserves will eventually be used up. That's why we have this
war.
What's the point of robbing resources?
Of course it is to continue to make a difference on the Chinese battlefield!
The Japanese have been coveting this land in China for too long.
As long as there is an opportunity, the Japanese will not let it go.
This nation is really tolerant. They have been tolerant for thousands of years.
"We need to speed up." Emperor Showa sighed, "There won't be much time left for us."
