Late that night, in a reed marsh in Liudu Town, Wuwei County, Xu Rui had a long exchange with Stilwell, the future Chief of General Staff of the Chinese Theater Command, and Cherev, the Soviet Minister to China.
Before the exchange officially began, both Stilwell and Cherev took out their notebooks and pens and were ready to take notes.
Xu Rui even noticed that the title pages of Stilwell and Cherev's notebooks were densely filled with questions they wanted to ask. It was obvious that the two had been preparing for today's conversation for a long time.
As for what questions should be asked to Xu Rui, they have already been planned.
Stilwell first asked: "Commander Xu, the first question I want to ask is that you have demonstrated extremely superb tactical command capabilities in the historical battles with the Japanese army, and your Dameishan Youth Training Team,
They are actually teaching the use of tank clusters and the theory of large-scale deep combat operations, but what confuses me is that the Brandenburg Special Forces Training Camp in Germany seems to be a pure special forces training institution, and it seems impossible to teach you these?"
This question has been bothering Stilwell for a long time. Almost from the day he noticed Xu Rui, this question has appeared in his mind. Where did Xu Rui learn his tactical command ability?
?Xu Rui's use of troops and firepower and position construction on the battlefield are very cutting-edge and sophisticated.
For example, in the Battle of Nantong commanded by Xu Rui, Xu Rui concentrated dozens of Type 92 heavy machine guns and built the heavy machine gun position on the reverse slope of the mountain. This is a research topic at West Point Military Academy. Obviously, Brand
The Dengbao Special Forces Training Camp will not teach these, and China's Army University does not have this capability.
After arriving at Damei Mountain, Stilwell became even more confused.
Because he discovered that the military academy in Dameishan was actually teaching courses such as infantry-artillery coordination, infantry-tank coordination, and air-ground coordination. What was even more incredible was the use of tank clusters and the theory of large-depth operations of large corps, which were excellent in the Soviet Union.
Chicago and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point are all newly emerging military subjects, and there is no open teaching to students at all.
So Stilwell was eager to know where Xu Rui learned these cutting-edge military theories?
Xu Rui didn't know how to answer. If he had known it, he should have told Lao Wang not to let outsiders visit the youth training team for classes. However, Xu Rui never expected that Cherev and Stilwell would actually come to attend the class.
Now that something bad has happened, how do you explain it to others? China is not an army power, but the most cutting-edge military theories in the world are being taught in a mountain valley in China. This makes no sense whatsoever.
In the end, there was really no choice, and Xu Rui could only blame Germany.
Xu Rui said at the moment: "Of course these are not taught in the Brandenburg Special Forces training camp, but at the Berlin Military Academy, these are not cutting-edge topics. For example, the principle of concentrated use of troops and firepower is based on Clausewitz's
For war theory, the use and research of tank clusters, Moltke is the first to be recommended, and Guderian is the first to recommend the theory of great depth."
Cherev asked again: "So, Commander Xu once studied at the Berlin Military Academy?"
Xu Rui responded calmly: "Does it mean that you must have studied at the Berlin Military Academy to learn the military theoretical knowledge taught by the Berlin Military Academy?" After a pause, Xu Rui smiled again and said, "Okay, I'll just say it.
Come on, I am not a student at the Berlin Military Academy, but just an auditor."
"Audit?" Cherev and Stilwell looked at each other.
Xu Rui said: "I have been interested in the military since I was a child, but when my grandfather was preparing to send me to a military academy in Germany, I ran into trouble because my grandfather and I had not given up our Chinese nationality at that time, so we did not have the qualifications to enter.
I have the qualifications to attend any military academy in Germany. In the end, my grandfather spent a lot of money to finally get the opportunity for me to attend. By the way, it was precisely because my German instructor recommended that I enter the Brandenburg Special Forces training.
camp."
Stilwell said: "To be able to teach such an outstanding student like you, your mentor must also be a very great military theorist. Commander Xu, can you tell me the name of your mentor?"
"Sorry, I'm afraid this won't work." Xu Rui shook his head and said, "As for the reason, you know."
Stilwell and Cherev looked at each other, they knew nothing, but since Xu Rui didn't want to talk, they couldn't ask more questions.
Then Cherev asked a very big question: "Commander Xu, I would like to ask, what do you think of this war between China and Japan?"
Western countries all have their own interests in China, but the one with the greatest interests is the Soviet Union!
Therefore, in turn, the Soviet Union reacted most strongly to Japan's massive invasion of China, because Japan's move not only seriously damaged the Soviet Union's interests in China, but also seriously threatened the security of the Far East.
Cherev does not believe that Xu Rui can determine the direction of the Nationalist Government's policy towards Japan. However, it will definitely be helpful to discuss the future direction of the Sino-Japanese War with an outstanding Chinese general like Xu Rui who is fighting on the front line, at least.
It can help the Soviet Union make fewer subjective mistakes when making decisions about China.
For example, if frontline generals like Xu Rui are pessimistic about this war, then the Soviet Union should not hesitate to sacrifice China in exchange for Japan's understanding when formulating its policies toward China and Japan. However,
If frontline generals like Xu Rui were confident of winning this war, the Soviet Union should provide more support to China.
Xu Rui took a deep look at Cherev and said, "I am full of confidence in winning this war!"
Without waiting for Cherev to ask again, Xu Rui continued: "There are three reasons. First, China has a population of 40 million and a massive supply of troops that will never be exhausted. On the other hand, Japan only has a population of more than 70 million. It will be consumed for a long time.
, in the end, it must be little Japan that runs out of manpower first, and it will never be China.”
Stilwell said: "But modern war is more about industrial base than population."
Xu Rui said: "This is the second point I want to make. Although Japan's industrial base is very strong, it does not have any resources of its own. All its resources rely on imports, especially crude oil and rubber, so it is not far away.
In the future, little Japan will definitely send troops to Southeast Asia to seize Southeast Asia’s crude oil and rubber.”
After a pause, Xu Rui smiled and said to Stilwell: "At that time, war will inevitably break out between Japan and Britain, so what will be the stance of the US government?"
Stilwell said without hesitation: "Of course the U.S. government is with Britain."
"So." Xu Rui shrugged and continued, "From a geographical point of view, little Japan will inevitably break out of war with the United Kingdom and the United States. General Stilwell, although little Japan's industrial base is strong, it is still weak.
Can it be stronger than the United States? Can it be stronger than the United States and the United Kingdom?
Stilwell shrugged and said, "Of course that's impossible."
Xu Rui immediately went on to say: "Third, and most importantly, our Chinese civilization is the only civilization in the world that continues to this day. It has not been interrupted in the five thousand years of history, and it will continue in the future.
Therefore, Japan’s desire to conquer China and destroy Chinese civilization is purely delusional!”
After finishing speaking, Xu Rui asked Cherev again: "Mr. Cherev, are you satisfied with my answer?"
Cherev shrugged upon hearing this. He couldn't say whether he was satisfied or not, but one thing he was sure of was that frontline commanders like Xu Rui seemed to be full of confidence in defeating Japan.
Next, Stilwell asked a more specific question: "Commander Xu, as far as I know, the Japanese government's China policy will soon shift from military offensive to political inducement. In other words, frontal
The major military operations on the battlefield will come to an end, but on the other hand, the war to tighten public security in the occupied areas will soon begin. In particular, your Dameishan military division will bear the brunt. I don’t know if your Dameishan military division is ready.
Where is it?"
"General Stilwell, regarding your question." Xu Rui shrugged and said, "I can only say, let's wait and see, but I assure you, you will get the answer you want soon."
"Thank you." Stilwell tilted his head slightly and said, "My next question is..."
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The conversation between Xu Rui and the two foreign devils has not ended yet, but Sai Hongfu is already looking forward to it.
In order to have a happy gathering tonight, Sai Hongfu went to a quiet place by the river to take a bath. He also sprinkled perfume on his body and put some rouge on his face, which made him look particularly bright in the flickering candlelight.
Xiao Taohong couldn't help but said: "Sister, you look really good tonight."
Sai Hong rolled her eyes at Xiao Taohong and said angrily: "Sister, I look good tonight, but didn't look good before?"
"Sister, no, that's not what I meant." Xiao Taohong shook her head and said, "I used to look good, but tonight, I look really, really good. My uncle will definitely be happy to death when he sees her."
"No way." Sai Hongfu joked, "They say a wife is not as good as a concubine. He must like you more now."
"No, no, my uncle really likes my sister." Xiao Taohong said quickly, "Even in my dreams at night, I am talking about my sister."
"How do you know he talks about me in his dreams?" Sai Hongfu noticed the problem keenly and asked with wide eyes, "Xiao Taohong, are you done with him?"
"No, no." Xiao Taohong shook her head quickly and said, "My uncle didn't want me."
"I don't want you?" Sai Hongfu said dissatisfied, "Then I'm going to tell you. I asked you to take care of him. Don't you know what that means? These men are all wild cats who love to steal sex.
If you don't touch a woman for a long time, you will definitely hunt for wild food. I don't want to have a lot of wild women in the house in the future, Xiao Taohong, do you know that?"
Xiao Taohong said in a low voice: "Sister, I know this."
"Knowing that you are still showing off to him, why don't you just go with him?"
