Although Li Bufan almost completely controlled the military, there was a large amount of material mobilization in the huge operation, although in the eyes of outsiders, these materials were all going north, but Duan Qirui and Xu Shuzheng still found that something was wrong.

"The military has set up a large oil depot in Tokyo Bay, and some transport ships have been requisitioned by the military, Li Bufan should have a big move."

Although Xu Shuzheng is a perverse person, he has excellent military quality, otherwise he would not be favored by Duan Qirui as an arm, and he is keenly aware of some clues.

Duan Qirui said lightly: "It's strange if there is no action. If he gave up a great opportunity to attack India, it must be in greater interest, otherwise he would not be called Li Bufan. ”

Xu Shuzheng said in disbelief: "Then what does he want to do?" Against Soviet Russia? No way. We have a secret deal with Soviet Russia. ”

Duan Qirui looked at the globe in the president's office, turned it slightly, turned to the position of the Pacific Ocean, and said in deep thought: "It is said that many large warships in the Navy Shipyard have basically been completed?" ”

Xu Shuzheng was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously nodded: "Yes, the Empire-class battleship and the Mingjiang-class aircraft carrier, as well as the three Jiangsu-class pocket battleships, will be completed within a month." Speaking of this, he suddenly came to his senses and said in surprise: "Zhigong, what do you mean is that although I studied the Army, I know that warships will have to be on trial for at least three months, and some even for a year. ”

Duan Qirui shook his head and said, "During the war, nothing is impossible. ”

Xu Shuzheng thoughtfully: "Surprise attack its unpreparedness? ”

Duan Qirui nodded and said, "The reason why Li Bufan was able to achieve such a series of brilliant victories is inseparable from this. He has integrated the art of war, a treasure of our country's art of war, with modern tactics of warfare. What a masterpiece. ”

Xu Shuzheng frowned and said, "It's just that if he really does this, isn't it too risky?" ”

Duan Qirui sighed: "War itself is the greatest adventure. ”

Xu Shuzheng said: "It's just that at this time and then, through the South Asian war, although we have not taken advantage of the situation to attack, we have already achieved a strategic advantage, why do we need to carry out such an adventurous behavior again?" If you lose it, it may lead to the loss of your previous efforts. ”

Duan Qirui pondered for a while and said, "What you said also makes sense, I should have a good talk with him." ”

In Duan Qirui's view, an advantage has been achieved, and it is enough to maintain the advantage. "Stability" is the most important thing. It is best to be able to negotiate peace, because even if there are peace talks, then China is already the world's first power, after all, China is fighting the entire Western world on its own. China is not the first, who dares to call it the first?

China is not without shortcomings. The shortcoming is that the rise time and development time are too short. There is a shortage of talent, and industrial capacity cannot keep up. However, if China is given time. Then China's power will grow geometrically. In his opinion, this is the king.

So, Duan Qirui and Xu Shuzheng soon came to the Ministry of National Defense.

In the living room, Duan Qirui said to Li Bufan with a tired face with a solemn expression: "Are you going to open up the Pacific Theater?" ”

Li Bufan was taken aback and couldn't help but say, "How could Elder Duan think so?" ”

Duan Qirui said dissatisfiedly: "You're already doing it, are you still blaming me for thinking too much?" Do you want to hide it from me? ”

Li Bufan pondered for a while and said, "How did Elder Duan find out? He was not worried that Duan Qirui would know, but that if his arrangement leaked the news, the consequences could be catastrophic. The ocean-going landing operation was far more risky than imagined, and the Turkish landing planned by Churchill in the First World War suffered unprecedented losses in the Mediterranean, let alone the Pacific.

When Duan Qirui saw Li Bufan's posture, he already understood that this was a tacit acquiescence. He could understand Li Bufan's solemnity and concern, and said at the moment: "Although I don't meddle in military affairs, the mobilization of some materials still needs the assistance of the government." Rest assured, without systematic understanding, outsiders will not guess. ”

Li Bufan breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's good." After a pause, he said, "So the purpose of Duan Lao's coming?" ”

Duan Qirui said: "I understand your temper, since you have made a decision and mobilized a lot of manpower and material resources, I am afraid that the action is already like an arrow." I'm just here to ask you, how sure are you? ”

Li Bufan smiled bitterly: "There are only two results, either victory or defeat." ”

Duan Qirui said with a straight face: "But I remember what you said, as long as we control the outer island chain and the enemy's navy is limited by the range, our mainland is safe, and the fact is that the coalition forces do not and dare not fight across the ocean." But what they didn't dare to do, you're doing now. If we are at a disadvantage or balanced in a war, I can understand the need for military adventure. But is it really necessary to do this in the current situation? ”

Li Bufan said solemnly: "Elder Duan, I won't tell you anything, our advantage is phased, and my country's comprehensive strength is more than one grade weaker than that of the Western world. If we want to win the last victory, then we have to expand the advantage. ”

Duan Qirui said: "The best way to expand the advantage is to capture India and advance the front line of the battle to the Middle East. ”

Li Bufan said with a straight face: "Your opinion is not wrong. But do you know how many people have died in India in the past six months? ”

Duan Qirui frowned and said, "What do you mean?" ”

Li Bufan said: "In less than half a year, hundreds of millions of people in India starved to death, and the disaster continues. India's population plus the indigenous people of Indochina is about 300 million, and it is estimated that fewer than 100 million people will survive this famine and upheaval. India, which is in this state, will lose more than it gains. If we take control of India and starve 200 million natives to death in our hands, a blow to the image of our country will not be bought back by any amount of money. This will be recorded in the history of the world. ”

Duan Qirui was awe-inspiring, especially the last sentence that Li Bufan said word by word, 200 million lives, who would dare to bear such a responsibility? He suddenly became enlightened, and this was the real reason why Li Bufan did not attack India. Perhaps Li Bufan never thought of using troops against Soviet Russia from beginning to end, at least until the end of this war, it was just an excuse, an excuse not to attack India.

Xu Shuzheng said at this time: "Let's not talk about the Indian side, but has the commander-in-chief ever thought about what the consequences will be if the attack is stubbornly blocked by the enemy?" ”

Li Bufan frowned and said: "The United States is a country of immigrants, most of them are immigrants to escape the war in Europe, do you expect these people to work hard for the United States?" ”

Xu Shuzheng said: "I only know that if someone wants to destroy my family, I will fight with him." ”

Li Bufan chuckled: "There is only one Xu Shuzheng in the world. Although he said it easily, he hesitated in his heart.

After sending Duan Qirui and Xu Shuzheng away, he immediately found Wu Di.

Facing the same question, Wu Di frowned and said, "Boss, why are you still struggling with this problem?" Hasn't it been deliberated a long time ago? ”

Li Bufan smiled bitterly: "I'm not afraid of 10,000, I'm just afraid of what if." It's a matter of life and death for an army of millions. ”

Wu Di said innocently: "If you want to say that, then I can't help it." But I can tell you, the industrial capacity of the United States is too strong, and once their war machine is fully turned on safely, the Western coalition will have the ability to win the war with artillery shells. They can even set the goal of destroying an enemy with a ton of shells, and it is conceivable that they have a lot of money. ”

Li Bufan's heart tightened, Wu Di's words were not unreasonable, the huge amount of heavy weapons and ammunition captured by the Assam Front of the Gonggong Plan to flood the coalition army made him deeply feel the strength of the industrial capacity of the Western world. He took a long breath and said, "I understand." Whether it's ten thousand or just in case, the plan must be executed. However, "

Wu Di was surprised: "What's more? Hit it. ”

"Naturally, you have to fight." Li Bufan sneered: "Before the plan is implemented, we need to do one more thing. ”

"What's the matter?"

Li Bufan said to Wu Enemy in an inquiring tone: "You say, isn't the military discipline of our National Defense Force too good?" ”

Wu Di said a little inexplicably: "What do you mean?" Isn't this what you said you want to maintain the image of the country? ”

Li Bufan's tone revealed a chilling aura and said, "I also said that I am more inclined to the division of tigers and wolves. ”

Wu Di was surprised and said, "Are you going to let the soldiers of the three armies burn and loot?" Aren't we not going to fight India? Are you going to do that in the United States? ”

Li Bufan shook his head and said, "Of course not." At present, in order to quell the turmoil in the areas controlled by the Western coalition forces in Nanyang and India, they have carried out large-scale massacres of indigenous people. War has nothing to do with civilians, that's the first slogan that Westerners shouted, but in fact their armies are killing civilians, and of course we need to make a fuss about it. ”

Wu Di said suddenly: "The boss means to start the propaganda machine and completely stink those Western barbarians. ”

Li Bufan said lightly: "Not only that, but they must be punished." ”

Wu Di hesitated and said, "Boss, what do you mean?"

Li Bufan smiled and said: "I think we need a modern Baiqi in China." ”

"White, white!" Wu Di was dumbfounded, and he stammered a little when he spoke.

Who is Bai Qi? That's definitely killing gods.

What is the most famous event of Bai Qi? Killed 400,000 soldiers of Zhao State.

What does Li Bufan mean when he mentions this at this time? Are you ready to pit and kill the millions of white Western soldiers in your hands? But if you do this, the consequences will be extremely serious, and you will completely become a mortal enemy of the West, and it will absolutely be a sensation in the world.

Wu Di said anxiously: "Boss, have you ever thought about the consequences?" ”

Li Bufan sneered: "They need to pay for their actions, I'm here to make them sober up, this world is not what they call 'white supremacy' world, at least not from the beginning of the exclamation." And, don't you think that by doing so, immigrants in the United States will be scared and will run away? ”

(To be continued......)