The third part of the Bloody War of Resistance, Chapter 8, the Eighth Section of the Trick Road, and the Liberation of Wuhan

"Counterattack on Burma," Chiang Kai-shek said after deliberation, "but the war at home is raging, and it is impossible to draw troops." Also, what does it mean to be British? ”

Wilkie shook his head and said, "Chairman, the president will discuss this matter with Churchill at the Cairo meeting, but no matter what the British decide, Rangoon is more important to China." ”

The words are more euphemistic but very direct, the British can wait, wait for China and the United States to destroy the Japanese army and navy, they can wait until the end of the war, Rangoon is not important to them, Burma is not important to them.

But what about China? Chiang Kai-shek was full of grandeur in front of Bai Chongxi just now, but in fact, the equipment that China's industry can provide can only meet 60 percent of the needs of the war, especially oil, which is completely dependent on imports, and without oil, planes, tanks, and automobiles cannot run.

Therefore, Yangon is more important for China.

Chiang Kai-shek was silent, and Lin Wei interjected at this time: "Mr. Wilkie, we are also aware of the importance of Rangoon to us, but you should remember that the attitude of the British towards Burma, even if our army alone bears the heavy responsibility of counterattacking Rangoon, will the British agree?" ”

"That's a problem," Wilkie nodded and admitted, "so President Roosevelt has decided to convene a summit meeting of China, the United States, and Britain in Cairo or North Africa between June and July of this year, at which the war against Japan will be planned in a unified manner, and I have been instructed to formally invite you to this meeting." ”

After the Battle of El Alamein, the Allies dispatched more than 600 warships, 100,000 troops landed in French North Africa, pinched the German-Italian African Corps, Rommel quickly retreated from Egypt, moved east to Tunisia, and engaged in fierce battles with Eisenhower, Montgomery LinkedIn took the opportunity to invade Libya, occupied the Libyan towns of Topoluk and Aguera, and approached Tripoli. Faced on two sides, Rommel began to retreat inland from the Tunisian border.

Roosevelt believed that according to this progress, there would be two months at most before the Allies could eliminate the German-Italian Afrika Korps, and after about a month of preparation, the summit of the three countries would be convened, and the time should be in June, and it was only to be safe to propose July.

Compared to the previous life, time is far ahead.

"Rangoon is this important port, and according to the experience we have gained in the operation in Shanghai, it will be difficult to conquer the port without naval cooperation, so as long as the British are willing to provide a navy and destroy the Japanese navy in the Indian Ocean, we can bear it on land." Chiang Kai-shek's tone was slow at first, but later his tone became extremely confident.

Since the Battle of Changsha and the Battle of Northern Burma last year, the squadron has won a series of victories, which have raised Chiang Kai-shek's confidence.

"The chairman's attitude will certainly be pleasing to the president." Wilkie spoke lightly, and his perception of Chiang Kai-shek changed further, at least he was not opposed to fighting against Japan, he just did not want to shed blood for the British.

"Chairman," Brian interjected, "the Air Force will need a large number of airfields to enter China, and we hope to consult with the commander of your Air Force on where these aircraft will be deployed and when the airfields will be built." ”

"You go and discuss this issue with Qian Dajun, I will always pay attention to this matter." Chiang Kai-shek did not take the matter into account, but he still made a general plan: "The air force of the Fifth Theater and the Ninth Theater certainly needs to be strengthened, and in addition, the First and Third Theaters must also be strengthened. ”

"The Chairman of the Committee, the Joint Chiefs of Staff believes that we can start the bombing of the Japanese mainland at the appropriate time." Brian said.

There was silence in the living room, Chiang Kai-shek, He Yingqin, Bai Chongxi, Lin Wei didn't expect that the Americans actually fought this idea, and it took a long time for Lin Wei to say: "Bomb Japan? The range of the B17 is just over two thousand kilometers, and it is almost empty. ”

"No, no, it's not B17," Brian hurriedly explained: "Boeing has produced a new type of bomber, this bomber is called B29, which was successfully tested in November last year, and the flight range of B29 is 6,000 kilometers, and it can bomb the entire territory of Japan from Central China." However, the runway of this type of aircraft is relatively long and needs to be specially built. ”

"There's no problem, we'll fix as long as we need." Chiang Kai-shek did not hesitate and promised that he could get 500 planes, build a few airfields, and lengthen the runway, which was nothing at all.

"Chairman of the Committee, your country's counteroffensive started from the Fifth War Zone, I want to go to the Five War Zones to have a look, I don't know if it is convenient." Wilkie finally made a request.

"Now?" Chiang Kai-shek looked at Wilkie suspiciously, Wilkie nodded firmly, Chiang Kai-shek was a little puzzled, what is Wilkie doing in the Fifth War Zone now? He frowned and asked, "The Battle of Northern Hubei is underway, wouldn't it be better to wait until the battle is over to go?" ”

"The reason why I chose to go now is precisely because I want to share the victory of your ** team." Wilkie's answer was somewhat ambiguous.

"Da Ling, I think it can be, although it is wartime, but the Cultural Revolution can be handled." Song Meiling interjected appropriately at this time.

Chiang Kai-shek hesitated and finally nodded, today is really a good day, the unhappiness in the war room just now disappeared, He Yingqin and Bai Chongxi were even more surprised, they didn't expect that just a victory in northern Hubei that had not yet ended would be exchanged for such a big diplomatic victory.

"Chairman of the Committee, after the war in northern Hubei, what is your country's next move?" Brian asked.

"The next stage of the Northern Hubei Campaign is the recovery of Wuhan, and then, the whole army may have to rest for two to three months, during which the First War Zone, the Second War Zone, and the Eighth War Zone, which have not fought much, will launch a diversion offensive." Bai Chongxi replied immediately.

"There is no way to do this, and our logistics still restrict our ability to fight continuously." He Yingqin explained: "The main factor in the two or three months of rest and recuperation is the replenishment of ammunition and new soldiers. ”

Brian nodded in understanding, as the deputy head of the advisory group, he was well aware of China's logistical capabilities, such as the tank units being trained near Mianyang, and General Danny repeatedly complained to him that the lack of fuel had led to frequent interruptions in training, and the progress was far behind the training syllabus.

After sending off Wilkie and his party, Chiang Kai-shek finally couldn't suppress the joy in his heart, and walked back happily, He Yingqin and Bai Chongxi were also excited, and the two exchanged in a low voice, Song Meiling saw this and said to Chiang Kai-shek to go to the garden to relax, don't stay in the room all the time.

Chiang Kai-shek walked in front with Song Meiling in his arms, He Yingqin, Bai Chongxi and Lin Wei followed behind, and several people discussed easily. Under the light of March, the garden is already full of flowers, hibiscus, bowl-sized flowers, blooming in the warm sun; A few peach trees in the corner of the wall, full of white and red peach blossoms, the breeze blows, and the petals flutter down; The magnolia in the center of the flower garden sends a faint fragrance, and the tall osmanthus tree hangs a bunch of osmanthus flowers in the lush branches.

"It's been six years, and I'm finally seeing the dawn of victory." Song Meiling sighed, with joy in her tone.

"This time the Americans are refreshed," He Yingqin said with a smile, "I really want to know what Stilwell will be like if he knows this result?" ”

"Stilwell, this man, always puts the American trick on us," Bai Chongxi dealt with Stilwell the most, and knew him best: "He saw the Burma war too simply, and the British only wanted to hold India, but he didn't see this." ”

"It's not that he didn't see this," Lin Wei retorted, with a mockery on his face: "No matter what the British do, he believes it, but he can't command the British troops, but he still believes them, in fact, there is no other reason, just one, they are all white." ”

"Wei Wen is right," Chiang Kai-shek paused and turned to the three of them, "The Cultural Revolution once told me that the Americans are very realistic, and if we can't show our strength, they will not hesitate to betray us; But as soon as we show our strength, they will support us. Looks like he's right again. ”

"I have lived in the United States for many years during the Cultural Revolution, and I know Americans very well." Song Meiling smiled, and walked to the small pavilion in the garden while several people were talking, Song Meiling led the way into the small pavilion and sat down, Chiang Kai-shek sat beside him, He Yingqin sat opposite, Bai Chongxi and Lin Wei did not sit at the table, but sat on the edge of the pavilion casually.

"The Battle of Northern Hubei is in sight," He Yingqin said: "The problem now is that Kanda will definitely not be able to escape from the number of enemies annihilated, the only variable is Toshima, but it doesn't matter, after nearly a month of fierce fighting, Toshima's strength has been greatly weakened, and even if he successfully escapes back to Wusheng Pass, if he wants to return to Wuhan, he must pass Du Yuming's pass, even if he rushes through Du Yuming's pass and escapes back to Wuhan, there is not much combat power left." ”

"Jingzhi is right, the victory has been affirmed, and the question now is whether Wuhan can be recovered and the eleventh army of Anan can be completely annihilated." Lin Wei took over.

"How many Anan are annihilated?" Bai Chongxi shook his head slightly, at this time the attendant brought tea, put the teapot on the table, presented water to the teacup, and then handed it to Chiang Kai-shek and others one by one, Bai Chongxi took the teacup handed over, and then said: "If you want to annihilate Anan Weiji, Kanda can't be completely annihilated now, once Kanda is completely annihilated, hundreds of thousands of troops in the five theaters will press over, and Anan Weiji has only one choice, give up Wuhan." ”

"In fact, Anan Weiji's current strategy should be to give up Kanda, give up Wuhan, and withdraw Jiujiang along the Yangtze River to the west, no, Jiujiang may not work yet, and must continue to withdraw to Anqing." He Yingqin was in a happy mood, and he didn't have so scruples about speaking, and became much more straightforward.

Bai Chongxi nodded in his heart, He Yingqin's judgment was good, this battle that began with the Northern Hubei Campaign has developed into a siege of the Eleventh Army in China's three theaters, after the recovery of Nanchang, the troops in the three theaters are bound to point directly at Jiujiang, how many Japanese troops are there in Jiujiang? There will be no more than five thousand people, including the remnants of the 68th Division retreating from Poyang Lake.

What's even more terrifying is the Fifth War Zone, once the Fifth War Zone annihilates Kanda, even if it doesn't attack Wuhan, it can go out of Dabie Mountain, attack Huangmei Susong, and completely block the Yangtze River.

"Anan Weiji, I don't want to care about it for the time being, let's eliminate Kanda first. This campaign also exposed some weaknesses of our army, which should be carefully reviewed after the war. Chiang Kai-shek stood up, but his ideal was that this was said by Zhuang Jihua again, weapons and equipment have been replaced, combat effectiveness does not necessarily rise, and only by training the troops in war will the troops become stronger and stronger.

Thinking of Zhuang Jihua, Chiang Kai-shek also thought of Zhuang Jihua's judgment that the United States would sacrifice China's interests, and now it seems that it is necessary to let the Americans know that we have the strength to destroy the Japanese, so that the Americans will increase their assistance to China.

"Tell the Cultural Revolution to intensify the attack on Kanda, and strive to annihilate Kanda within five days and end the Northern Hubei Campaign." Chiang Kai-shek looked up and said to He Yingqin, He Yingqin nodded, and then he turned to Soong Meiling and said: "Telegraph to Kong Xiangxi, understand the content of the Cairo Conference as soon as possible, and ask the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to draw up a draft on the territory we want to recover after the war, and in addition, negotiate Hong Kong with the British..." ”

"Chairman," Lin Wei suddenly interrupted Chiang Kai-shek, his face showing a hint of cunning: "Can we occupy Burma and not hand it over to the British?" ”

"Weiwen, what do you mean by that?" He Yingqin put down the teacup and turned his head to look at Lin Wei.

"I mean, the British occupied our Hong Kong, and they didn't return it to us last time, and the Americans asked us to counterattack in Burma, so after we conquered Yangon, we simply supported a Burmese government and made Burma independent, and Yangon was temporarily occupied by us."

Lin Wei's suggestion made everyone in the small pavilion fall silent for a moment, this is a very bold suggestion, there will definitely be a conflict between China and Britain because of this, it will definitely affect the war against Japan, and what is the attitude of the Americans? If Roosevelt had supported Britain, China would certainly not have been able to resist pressure from Britain and the United States, and that would have been a humiliating act.

"I think it's feasible," Bai Chongxi first expressed his support: "Chairman, you may not know that as soon as Zhuang Jihua took over Yunnan, he asked Li Anding to preside over the work in western Yunnan, and at the same time asked Li Anding to infiltrate Burma, establish an intelligence network in Burma, and have ties with the Deqin Party. ”

"Who are that Wu Nu and Ne Win?" Song Meiling asked with some curiosity.

"U Nu was the propaganda minister of the Dechen Party, he was arrested by the British before the war, and after the Japanese army attacked Burma, the British escaped, were rescued by us, and later withdrew with us to Lashio. Ne Win, a descendant of Chinese descent who was in charge of the military movement in the Dechin Party, was associated with us early on, and was one of the first members of Lee Anding's development in Burma. Bai Chongxi didn't know much, and when Li Anding left Burma, he didn't give all the information to Yu Jishi.

Bai Chongxi said all this in order to tell Chiang Kai-shek that Lin Wei's proposal was feasible and that China did not have forces to borrow from Burma.

"I think this idea is feasible, at least we can hold Rangoon in our hands, as long as Rangoon is in our hands, the British cannot take our supplies at will." Bai Chongxi finally said.

Bai Chongxi's last sentence touched Chiang Kai-shek, before that, the British relied on them to control the port, all the materials ashore, take it as they want, and only tell the Chinese and American sides after taking it, creating a fait accompli and forcing China and the United States to agree.

"That's it, Weiwen, Jiansheng, you secretly draw up a plan, demonstrate it from military, political, and diplomatic aspects, and transfer Li Anding back to participate in this plan." Chiang Kai-shek finally decided.

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