Compared with the current Japanese occupation of North China and Southeast China, the southwestern provinces are regarded as slightly wild places in the eyes of many people. With the fall of North China and Southeast China, the Nationalist Government's fiscal revenue has also shrunk significantly.

Some people say that 'fighting a war is actually a matter of logistics,' and this statement has gradually been confirmed. Having lost these commercially developed tax lands in the southeast, the Nationalist Government wanted to support this Great Patriotic War, and could only rely on external borrowing and aid.

Even if Gui Province, which borders Guangdong Province, has been ruled by Li and Bai for many years, it is naturally far inferior to Guangdong Province in terms of tax revenue and commercial development. In the early years of warlord warfare, Li and Bai did not think about annexing them.

It's a pity that Lao Jiang has always been vigilant in this matter. If it weren't for the brazen invasion of the little devils, perhaps the elite of the national army trained by Lao Jiang would have been inseparable from the Gui army.

Regarding this point, Bai Chongxi, who was sitting in the open at the moment drinking and chatting with Hu Biao, naturally knew it. To put it mildly, if it weren't for the invasion of the Japanese army, I was afraid that Lao Chiang would not be willing to cooperate with other warlords and forces.

In addition, the Japanese army captured Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Suzhou Provinces, which Lao Chiang regarded as the foundation, and severely damaged the elite created by Lao Chiang. I'm afraid that Li and Bai, the two people who carry the crown of the Gui family, will not be able to have the power and status they have now.

wanted to pull the Gui army to deal with the little devils, but if Lao Jiang didn't show a little sincerity, he naturally couldn't impress generals like Li and Bai. Hu Biao can see these truths clearly, how can Bai Chongxi, who is sitting in front of him, not see clearly?

Although Hu Biao's speculation has not yet become a reality, Bai Chongxi is well aware of the consequences of the fall of Guangdong Province. This not only meant that the only remaining sea lanes of the Nationalist government were cut off, but also meant that Gui Province would become a target for the Japanese army.

Once the foundation of Gui Province is lost, then the generals and officers and soldiers who participated in the Anti-Japanese War will become rootless duckweed. Gui Jun's future fate is only afraid that it will not be better than the shrinking Jin Suijun.

After listening to the territory that Hu Biao wanted, Bai Chongxi was also very curious: "Why is this place Xilong?" ”

"The reason is simple, it is located on the border of three provinces, which is more conducive to development. If the Japanese army starts to attack the southwest in the future, I can also send troops into battle at any time to stop them outside of Shillong.

Secondly, if my judgment is true, the next step of the Japanese army will inevitably attack your port of Qinzhou and block the land passage from Friendship Pass to Gui Province. And what I want to do is to lay out this layout in advance, hoping to open up a new transportation channel. ”

Compared with the famous Yunnan-Burma Highway in later generations, Hu Biao, who served in the Southwest Special Forces in his previous life, knew that before the Yunnan-Burma Highway was fully utilized, there was actually a famous international traffic line, which was the Guiyue Highway passing through Guizhou Province.

It is a pity that the Japanese army cut off this road many times in the later period, and this material supply line, which was highly valued by the Nationalist Government, could only be completely abandoned in the end. Instead, the strategic supply line was replaced by the Yunnan-Burma Highway from Burma to Yun Province.

Although Hu Biao can not say hello to Bai Chongxi, he will send some people to Xilong to develop first. But Hu Biao knows better that Li and Bai, who have controlled Gui Province for many years, are afraid that their control over Gui Province is beyond the imagination of many people.

Even if the little devil soldiers later pointed directly at Guilin, the capital of Gui Province, they still failed to take Gui Province. The reason for this has a lot to do with Li and Bai's response and control. Secondly, the ruthlessness shown by the Gui army in dealing with the Japanese invasion is also admirable.

Coupled with the unique geographical environment of Guizhou Province, it is difficult for the mechanized troops and artillery units, which the Japanese army regards as superior, to exert their due results. Even in many cases, even the Belt Party can't be found, and it is not easy to take Gui Province.

In the same way, without the approval of Li and Bai, even if Hu Biao planted a nail in Gui Province, it would be very difficult to develop. On the contrary, if Li and Bai can see the benefits, they will strongly support the strengthening of cooperation.

Regarding Hu Biao's request for a piece of land, or the territory of the border of the three provinces, Bai Chongxi didn't think it was too important. But he is still worried in his heart, that is, he gave Hu Biao territory, what if he can't get rid of Hu Biao in the future?

Perhaps seeing Bai Chongxi's concerns, Hu Biao also said directly: "My brother should have heard me say before that I can make many foreigners in the concession because I have the capital they want." To put it bluntly, I have the money they want to make.

There are some ideas that I have a hard time working behind enemy lines, and I have a lot of concerns. In contrast, if I had gone there, I might have been able to do it with my hands and feet. It is very possible to open some factories and engage in some construction.

As for my brother's worries, if I get there, it will affect you, so I think you really think too highly of me. If your influence in Gui Province is really so easily shaken, I believe someone has already beaten your idea, right?

In other words, by investing my money in Gui Province, I will be able to provide you with a lot of tax revenue, and even strengthen our cooperation with each other. In the future, the little devils will come in, and in order to keep those family businesses, I will have to play with the little devils.

In the same way, Gui Province is also your place of foundation, and the little devils are about to invade, and you must be fighting hard with the little devils. Maybe I'm not as strong as you now, but you should know better that money sometimes really works! ”

Although the words are a bit straightforward, Bai Chongxi must admit that this truth is in the past. The fundamental reason why they were willing to obey Lao Chiang's command and dispatch was that Lao Chiang had money and could pay them and provide them with war materials.

In their place, even if they have prestige in the army, without capital support behind them, they still can't control the troops, let alone those politicians who regard money as their life. In terms of wealth, Lao Jiang has more capital than any of them.

After weighing the pros and cons, Bai Chongxi finally said: "In my personal opinion, I am willing to strengthen cooperation with my brother." To be honest, I also want to see how famous my brother can be. But I must ask Brother Delin for advice on this matter! ”

"Absolutely! Even if I'm going to send someone, I need to plan it well. ”

Don't be in a hurry in everything, which is also Hu Biao's code of conduct. If he gets the approval of Li and Bai, then Hu Biao also needs to select a capable person to go to Shillong to preside over the overall situation, and prepare for the follow-up transfer of forces.

Even when these people set off, Hu Biao had to go back to Shanghai and talk to Brooke about a few big deals. Before the Japanese army invaded Gui Province, some urgently needed machinery and equipment and materials were transported to Xilong in advance.

Then find a way to establish a channel for the transportation of materials in the border area. If neither sea nor land works, Hu Biao doesn't mind building an air transportation channel. Even if the cost is a bit high, the return must not be low.

Pilot training, which was agreed with Brooke earlier, is now being implemented. When those pilots are trained, Hu Biao will inevitably form an air unit. Buy some fighter jets and transport planes, just in time for use.

It's just that if he wants to complete such a big plan in the future, Hu Biao must work harder to make money. The choice of Shillong is more due to the fact that this place is rich in mineral resources and has a gold mine that has not yet been discovered.

Hu Biao, who had been to this small county town in his previous life, knew that it was not difficult to mine that gold mine. Although the reserves are not very rich, they are enough to support the funds needed for Hu Biao's early development. Together with other mineral resources, it should be able to be utilized.

Although this is done, it seems to be a bit of a corner of the country. But Hu Biao believes that even if he doesn't dig at this time, those mineral resources will not be unearthed in a short time. Now that it is dug up, it can also be used for the war of resistance and development.

As long as he gained a firm foothold in the three-province zone of Xilong, Hu Biao would be able to stay one step ahead of the Japanese army and extend his tentacles to the places where the Japanese army would invade in the future. Before the Japanese army launched the invasion, it may be possible to fish in the muddy waters and intercept some of the looted trophies looted by the Japanese army.

As a person who came through the time, Hu Biao still knew better than others about the Japanese army's invasion plan in the later period. As long as the general trend of history remains unchanged, Hu Biao will be able to seize more opportunities and reserve more capital for the future.

After all the drinks prepared by Hu Biao were wiped out, Hu Biao also said in a timely manner: "Brother, it's not early, I also need to leave, and there are troops waiting outside!" If you have a chance, next time I will invite you to drink with Brother Delin! ”

"Good! I really didn't expect that my brother has a hand in addition to fighting, and this amount of alcohol is also amazing! If I have the opportunity to meet on the battlefield next time, maybe I will be the landlord and ask my brother to have a good drink. How is it? ”

"It's good to have wine, that's naturally a good thing, and I naturally won't refuse! Before leaving, the elder brother still has a little heartfelt words, I hope the elder brother will not mind. If the Japanese army invades heavily in the later period, it is best for the elder brother to send troops to respond.

In any case, although we are not brothers in the trenches, we are also brothers who fight side by side to fight devils. If Lu'an can't hold it, my brother will also pull a 51st Army, let them retreat to Xinyang to rest, and equip you to block the little devils.

The situation between General Yu and General Xu, I believe I don't need to say more, my brother should know better than me. One more friend is better than one more enemy. Forming more good relationships is not a bad thing after all. I hope my brother doesn't think I'm talking too much! ”

"That's it! In public and private, as a theater commander, I will also treat everyone equally. It's just that you think Lu'an still can't hold it? In order to occupy Anhui Province, the little devil will really invest heavily in troops again? ”

"Yes! For the little devils, they can't afford to lose this battle, and even if they win badly, they must win. Only by constantly winning can they maintain the morale of the army and the people. Therefore, the Japanese army that has made a comeback is bound to do its best! ”

For the anti-Japanese war troops who participated in the Battle of Wuhan, even if they can't hold it, they have to bite a piece of meat from the little devil. However, for the Japanese army, spending such a great price and not being able to accomplish the intended combat objectives is a strategic failure.

In the event of defeat, the Japanese generals in charge of the command will inevitably be rebuked by the domestic government and cabinet. Correspondingly, their citizens will wonder whether it is necessary to continue the war led by the government and the cabinet.

In the end, no one can afford to win this war. The only difference is that the National Government still has room for manoeuvre. On the other hand, the Japanese army has already turned on the war machine without brakes, and only when the car is destroyed and people are killed, will they really stop!