It's not easy to finish the ancient thunder, and Tan Renhao finally got a chance to breathe. Gu Xunlei brought two small problems, but this reflected the situation of the navy and army at that time.

Since Prime Minister Zhang Shaoting separated the navy and land armies and established two separate armies, there has been a huge contradiction between the navy and the army, and the root of this contradiction can even be traced back to the third civil war of the empire. Fundamentally speaking, the navy is built on the basis of maritime interests, and in the early days of naval processing, maritime interests were mainly reflected in two directions, one is maritime trade, and the other is overseas colonies. Both were inseparable from the emerging bourgeoisie and the nascent aristocracy of the time. Therefore, from the very beginning of its existence, the navy was destined to be an army controlled by the bourgeoisie and in the service of the bourgeoisie. On the contrary, in the hundreds of years of history before Zhang Shaoting, the imperial army, that is, the imperial army, served the imperial family, the big nobles, and the big landlord class, especially in the era of the empire's vast territory, the army was the vanguard of the empire and the main contributor to the current imperial territory. The Third Civil War of the Empire was in fact a civil war between the landlord class and the bourgeoisie for control of the Empire, which doomed the antagonistic nature of the army and navy.

This is the root cause of the contradiction between the navy and the army, although over the past few hundred years, the domestic situation of the empire has completely changed, and the so-called confrontation between the landlord class and the bourgeoisie no longer exists, but the contradiction between the navy and the army has not been eliminated, and the competition for military spending, the boundaries of tasks, and the position in the country are all practical contradictions between the navy and the army, and they are also the main contradictions that directly affect the relationship between the navy and the army. There are so many conflicts of interest, if there is no contradiction between the navy and the army, it will really become a strange thing.

Under heavy pressure, both the navy and the army were giving in, abandoning their previous suspicions, and fighting together was the inevitable choice of the navy and the army at that time. Especially after the United States entered the war, neither the navy nor the army could defeat an enemy like the United States alone. Perhaps, when dealing with Japan, the Navy does not need the intervention of the Army. To deal with Russia, the army also does not need the assistance of the navy. But the United States is the most formidable adversary the empire has ever encountered, and it is the only adversary that can challenge the empire at sea and on land at the same time. Therefore, the navy and the army must fight together, and it is impossible to win any action alone.

Now, pressure within the empire has once again made the officers and men of the navy and army realize that there is no difference between the services on the battlefield. If you lose a battle, both the army and the navy will be unlucky, and if you win the war, it will be good for both the navy and the army. It is also the pressure at home that has prompted the navy and army to rethink and further strengthen their cooperative relations. But awareness alone is not enough, more often than not, it is necessary to turn awareness into action.

The two issues mentioned by Gu Xunlei in talking about Renhao are, to be precise, actually one problem, that is, the support and guarantee that the army can receive on the battlefield belonging to the navy. This is a direct manifestation of the contradictions between the navy and the army, and at the same time a direct manifestation of the deep-rooted prejudices between the two armies.

In the arrangement of attacking the Australian mainland, because the army provided limited troops, all the support and support of the army's combat units were undertaken by the navy. Perhaps support is not a big problem, after all, when it comes down to tactical operations, the Army and the Marine Corps are both ground combat forces, and the support forces are obliged to provide support to the ground combat forces. The main problem is in logistics.

The army has its own logistics support system, but this time the army did not arrange relevant logistics support units for Gu Xunlei's corps, but handed over the logistics support work to the navy, that is, the Marine Corps. The Marine Corps is responsible for the support of the Army. The problem is not very big, after all, most of the weapons used by the Marine Corps are the same as those of the Army, and most of the firearms are only slightly different in model and calibre. Mortars, artillery, etc., are of the same caliber, and the ammunition used is the same. And the Marine Corps is also equipped with tanks and armored vehicles, which are only slightly different from the Army's, and generally not very different. But the problem is that if the Marine Corps puts the support of the army units last. Then the Army will definitely be in trouble.

Tan Renhao still has some understanding of the Marine Corps generals such as Yan Guozhong, Yuan Ye, and Han Shaofeng, and he has no doubt at all that under the difficult supply of materials, the Marine Corps will leave the army's support behind. In a landing operation, this situation is certain, and if the Marine Corps itself cannot be secured, it is even less likely to supply the army units. This is what Gu Xunlei is worried about, and it is also something that Tan Renhao is worried about. Gu Xunlei dared to grab the fuel of the German army on the European battlefield, so he had the courage to grab the supplies of the marines on the Australian battlefield. If such a thing really happens, I'm afraid that in the end, even Nie Renfeng and Yan Dingyu won't be able to end it.

This question is indeed a bit tricky, after thinking about it for a long time, Tan Renhao decided to go to Yan Guozhong to talk about it alone, Yan Guozhong is not an unreasonable person, as long as Yan Guozhong listens to the reason, then the problem of the Marine Corps should not be big, after all, the front-line commanders of the Marine Corps like Yuan Ye are all loyal subordinates of Yan Guozhong, and Yan Guozhong's prestige in front of them is even much higher than that of Nie Renfeng.

After thinking about this, Tan Renhao didn't worry about it anymore, before talking to Yan Guozhong, no matter how he thought about it, he was worrying about it. And the time soon came to the evening, because it was already the end of spring, so it was dark late, just after six o'clock, Gan Yongxing's adjutant rushed over. Tan Renhao asked Du Xing to call home, and then followed Gan Yongxing's adjutant out of the naval headquarters.

"We went to the city, and a new restaurant opened there, and the owner used to open a restaurant on our side, but then it was withdrawn, and now he has opened the hotel to the city." When Gan Yongxing spoke, the car had already started. "What did Gu Xunlei talk to you about in the afternoon?"

"It's nothing, he's a little worried about the Army fighting in Australia."

"Afraid we're going to drag him back?"

Tan Renhao nodded, "Now the Marine Corps is responsible for the logistics support of the Army, Gu Xunlei is afraid that the Marine Corps will not provide him with supplies at that time, so he wants me to help him talk to Yan Guozhong." ”

"Looks like we're in a lot of trouble. Do you want me to help you talk to Yan Guozhong? ”

"Chief of Staff. I think it's better for me to talk. Yan Guozhong and I can be regarded as old friends, and if it were up to you to talk, Yan Guozhong would think that the army headquarters was putting pressure on him, which made him disgusted. ”

Gan Yongxing laughed, "That's right, you also know how to deal with these problems." ”

Tan Renhao smiled reluctantly, he was not happy at all, and no one was happy in this situation.

When it got dark, the car drove into the city, and then stopped outside a restaurant with a small façade, and Tan Renhao recognized the boss at a glance. Previously, this hotel was opened near the Navy Headquarters, but due to the impact of the "espionage case", all the hotels near the Navy Headquarters were closed and cancelled, so the owner could only go to the city to continue his business. And the hospitality is mainly those who are regulars in the naval command.

Gan Yongxing must have greeted the boss in advance, and when he walked into the hotel with Tan Renhao, the boss personally took them up to the second floor. led them into a private room, and then turned around and left, without disturbing Tan Renhao and Gan Yongxing.

"This boss was an old subordinate of mine who was seriously wounded on the battlefield and then discharged from the army. Before the outbreak of the war, he opened a restaurant on the side of the naval headquarters. Gan Yongxing invited Tan Renhao to sit down, "After I returned to the naval headquarters, I often contacted him, and he was very reliable. ”

Tan Renhao nodded, if it wasn't safe here, Gan Yongxing wouldn't have brought him here to eat.

"If I have the opportunity in the future, I will take care of the business more. Although the food here is not the best, the hygienic conditions, the service attitude, and the safety are definitely the best. ”

"Chief of Staff, are you helping your old subordinates solicit business?"

Gan Yongxing immediately laughed, "Anyway, you have to go out to eat, isn't it the same where you go?" ”

"Don't worry, if you have the chance, we will take care of it."

At this time, the boss brought in the wine and food with two waiters. Then he retreated lightly, without much delay.

"Let's talk while we eat. I'm dying of hunger. Gan Yongxing picked up the chopsticks and picked up a piece of elbow meat, "This Dongpo elbow is the most delicious, I must order this dish every time." You taste it. ”

"Chief of Staff, you're too polite." Tan Renhao hurriedly used a bowl to stop the dishes that Gan Yongxing brought him.

"Speaking of implementation, I was a little surprised by how you did with the principal today." Gan Yongxing didn't continue to move his chopsticks, "The principal later asked you which fleet to send to the Central Pacific, which is actually testing you. ”

"Test me?" Tan Renhao also put down his chopsticks, he was not very hungry.

"At the time, you must have been wondering if I proposed to send another fleet to replace the Fourth Task Force, right?"

Tan Renhao frowned slightly, and then nodded.

"I didn't have any objections at all, the headmaster deliberately asked you that."

"Why?" Tan Renhao looked at Gan Yongxing with a little surprise.

"I don't know about this, you can't figure out the headmaster's thinking, and so do I. But what is certain is that the principal is testing you, you think about it. Gan Yongxing leaned back in his chair with a smile, "If you proposed to let any other fleet replace the fourth task force at that time, it would definitely not satisfy the headmaster." I was worried at the time, but you kid was smart enough to turn around a few times and answer the principal's question appropriately. ”

Tan Renhao smiled reluctantly, he didn't think he was smart, or how well he said it when he answered the principal's words.

"When the principal supported Jiang Zhongmin, I thought it was a bit excessive, after all, what Jiang Zhongmin had done, we all know very well, and now it is still a war period, there are no good generals, why should we support a dou?" Gan Yongxing's expression was slightly excited, "In the morning, I talked to the principal, and I took it out at that time, why not give Lei Shaoqing direct power and let Lei Shaoqing be responsible for commanding the theater fleet, but the principal is still a little hesitant on this issue, and the principal even thought of arranging the first task force to the Central Pacific Theater, if it weren't for the need for more fleets in the southwest Pacific, as well as domestic pressure, maybe the principal would have made a decision." ”

Tan Renhao sighed secretly, he and Gan Yongxing had the same idea.

"But many times, I will learn to look at things from the perspective of the principal, and think about it the other way, in the past few years, the principal has also been fully supporting you." Gan Yongxing sighed, "Judging from the principal's arrangement this time, we at least don't have to suspect that the principal will deliberately suppress you when he supports Jiang Zhongmin, otherwise, we won't let you go to the South Atlantic to fight fires and make military achievements, let alone let the first task force and the third task force return to the Pacific theater at an emergency moment." As for why the principal supported Jiang Zhongmin, there must be his reasons, and it is something that we cannot see or immediately understand. Most importantly, the principal still thinks highly of you. ”

"I know that. To have today's Tan Renhao, the support and help of the principal is the most important. Of course, the chief of staff was also very helpful to me. ”

"You don't have to say these nice things to me, I don't like other people's sycophants." Gan Yongxing immediately laughed, "Do you know why the principal asked you those questions today?" ”

Tan Renhao shook his head, even if he knew, he had to pretend not to know.

"It's testing you, but why should it test you? If the headmaster thinks you're not a manufactur, will he test you? Just like Fan Peikun, the principal won't even give him more opportunities, will he still test him? Gan Yongxing took out a cigarette, "So, don't take it to heart, the principal appreciates you and will test you." Moreover, the purpose of testing you is to see if you have the ability to sit in a higher position. As far as I know, the headmaster has a very accurate eye for people, and so far, the headmaster has not mistaken a few of his students. Moreover, Jiang Zhongmin doesn't have an opportunity like you at all, so you must cherish the opportunity in front of you and don't let the principal down. ”

"This ......" Hearing that Gan Yongxing had gone around in such a big circle, Tan Renhao was also a little dizzy.

"I've already said what I need to say, you have time to think about it." Gan Yongxing didn't say any more, "Okay, let's eat quickly, it's not delicious if the elbow is cold." ”

Tan Renhao is really thinking, just like Gan Yongxing said, if the principal didn't value him, then he wouldn't have tested him, let alone given him so many opportunities.

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