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The expansion of the Jilin Army from the current 4 infantry divisions to 12 infantry divisions is definitely a big deal. The scale of the expansion was much larger than the previous two expansions. Of course, if the expansion is completed, this will also make the Jilin Army the most powerful force in the country.

Even Yuan Datou, who has mastered the center, probably doesn't have so many troops in his hands at all. Of course, with the current financial resources of Jilin and Heilongjiang, they simply cannot afford to raise so many troops. Nearly 220,000 people, the monthly military salary is as high as 2.5 million, or 30 million a year. Combined with equipment and training and other consumption, you can't get it without 60 million.

And the tax revenue of Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces is only a few million a year. Even after the rapid development of industry and agriculture, the tax revenues of the two provinces will increase significantly. But it is impossible to afford the consumption of the army. Therefore, all the military expenditures after the expansion of the army had to be borne by Wu Haoxuan's overseas industries.

The people present were shocked, and Wu Haoxuan's handwriting undoubtedly surprised them again. This is 12 elite infantry divisions after it was built! With such strength, not to mention sweeping the Northeast, even if it is to enter the Guannai, it is completely possible.

"Young marshal, you're not joking, are you?" Shi Deshan was stunned, and then asked. Shi Deshan is the cousin of Wu Haoxuan's mother, Shi, and can be regarded as Wu Haoxuan's uncle.

"It's no joke. The equipment needed for the 12 infantry divisions was ready. As long as you recruit enough soldiers for the next month, you'll be fine. Next, it's time to train and do your best to form combat effectiveness. Wu Haoxuan said with a firm expression.

"Young marshal, can't the situation change?" Zhao Xifu asked. His political consciousness is higher. Wu Haoxuan must have his reasons for being in such a hurry to carry out a large-scale army expansion. The most obvious reason is undoubtedly that Jilin's security has been threatened.

"General Zhao, Fengtian and Rehe in the south are expanding their armies. I suspect they all have the support of the Japanese or Lao Maozi. Even Yuan Datou in the guan may have intervened. Therefore, we must expand our capabilities as much as possible to ensure that we are invincible before chaos comes. And even go one step further and dominate the entire Northeast! Wu Haoxuan revealed the next goal.

"Even if you want to defeat Mukden and Rehe, it should be enough to expand the army by four infantry divisions. The combined armies of Mukden and Rehe are probably less than 100,000 people. Weapons and equipment and the like can't be compared with us. In terms of combat effectiveness, the combat effectiveness of our instructors, the 1st Infantry Division, the 2nd Infantry Division, and the 3rd Infantry Division, is guaranteed. The newly formed infantry divisions may be a little worse, but they will not be worse than their recruits. Shi Tianhan also said. Tripling the army once again at once is indeed a bit risky.

"Our enemies are not just Mukden and Rehe. If it's not good, Little Japan, Lao Maozi and Yuan Datou will all jump out. Of course, Lao Maozi's strength was greatly damaged in the last war, and he may not be serious. Yuan Datou's attention is also focused on the pass, and he will not really send troops. However, if we want to unify Tohoku, it is inevitable that we will fight with small Japan.

In the last war, little Japan had already committed 400,000 troops. This is already the army that they have invested with the strength of the whole country. Of course, the strength of Little Japan has not yet recovered. But it is still possible to invest more than 100,000 troops. Therefore, we have to be prepared. It is very necessary to expand our current army to 12 infantry divisions. Wu Haoxuan said solemnly.

Once Jilin launched a war to unify the Northeast, Lao Maozi and Yuan Datou may be putting on a show. But the Japanese will inevitably really find an excuse to send troops to stop it. If you want to thwart the conspiracy of little Japan, there is only one way. Make that little Japan pay with great military might. Only in this way can little Japan know that it is powerful. It can be said that this battle is inevitable. It is precisely because of this that Wu Haoxuan is in such a hurry to expand the army. Otherwise, once small Japan intervenes, the consequences will be unimaginable.

After the tempering of the First Sino-Japanese War and the Russo-Japanese War, the strength of the Japanese Army is definitely quasi-first-class. And the Jilin Army, even if it is equipped with a large number of advanced weapons. However, I am afraid that it is still at the second-rate level. Again, this is because of the support of advanced weapons. Only after passing the test of real blood and fire, and fighting with the world's powerful army, can the strength of the army be improved. Therefore, it is indispensable for the Jilin Army to maintain sufficient strength.

In Wu Haoxuan's plan, once the Jilin Army was expanded to 12 infantry divisions. In Heilongjiang and northern Jilin, at least two infantry divisions were left to defend against Lao Maozi. Although Lao Maozi is still licking his wounds. But Lao Maozi has always liked to take advantage of people's danger. No one dared to guarantee that they would not intervene when the Jilin Army fought against the Japanese.

When dealing with Zhang Yuting and Feng Linge, an infantry division had to be left in Jilin to guard against the railway garrison brigade of Little Japan. Therefore, the army that can be dispatched is only 9 infantry divisions.

Once Zhang Yuting and Feng Linge are defeated, I am afraid that they will have to fight against Little Japan at that time. And Yuan Datou, who defended the pass, had to deploy one or two infantry divisions outside the Shanhai Pass. In this case, the army that could be put into fighting small Japan would be only 7 to 8 infantry divisions.

With the strength of the Japanese Army, there is no big problem in dispatching 10 divisions and regiments. Of course, because of the high level of debt, the Japanese may not be able to raise so much military spending, which will limit the dispatch of the Japanese army. However, let's not forget that the Japanese also have an ally of the world's number one power.

As early as 1902, in response to Russian expansion in the Far East, Britain and Japan signed a treaty of alliance. That's what gave Japan the courage to challenge polar bears. Otherwise, the polar bear would be able to shoot little Japan to death with a single claw. The British provided Japan with a large number of loans and other war materials, which gave the Japanese the confidence to start a war with Russia and defeat the Russians in the war.

Last year, in 1905, Britain and Japan signed a second treaty of alliance, recognizing Japan's "right to protect" Korea and reaffirming the need for military assistance in the event of an attack by any third country. Therefore, if Jilin and Japan get involved, Japan is very likely to receive assistance from the British. When the time comes, the Japanese will no longer be constrained by funding. And Jilin is afraid that it will have to face the attack of hundreds of thousands of Japanese troops.

In this regard, Wu Haoxuan is also prepared. He hopes to give full play to his relationship with the United States, so that the United States can stand on Jilin's side. Although Britain is still the number one power in the world. But in terms of industrial strength, the United States has become the first in the world. Although in terms of military strength, the United States was thrown out by the British by more than a dozen streets. But this does not mean that the United States is afraid, and they are equally ambitious to replace Britain as the new world hegemon. If they could have an ally in the Far East, the Americans would not have refused.

Of course, in the eyes of the Americans, the current Jilin is too weak. If Jilin can unify the Northeast, or even defeat Japan in a war with Japan, it will be a draw at the worst. In this way, the United States will see the value of Jilin. The strong rise of the Japanese made the United States feel threatened by the Japanese. Otherwise, there would not have been the later Great White Fleet. If there is a strong ally to contain Japan, how can the Americans refuse?

It's just that before it can be recognized by the Americans, Jilin must first have strong strength. Military strength is undoubtedly a top priority. This was a guarantee that Jilin would be able to counter Japan.

"Young marshal, that is, is it possible that we will soon go to war with the Japanese?" Shi Deshan asked, and when they heard such news, they couldn't help but gasp.

Wu Haoxuan nodded: "It's inevitable. If it's the fastest, it will break out at the end of the year. Of course, it is also possible that it will be delayed until next year. So, we don't have much time left. I hope that by October, several newly formed infantry divisions will be able to form combat effectiveness. In this way, our capital will not be too bad. ”

Everyone nodded, but from their stern expressions, Wu Haoxuan knew how much pressure they were under.

"Don't worry, guys, we don't have a chance to win. The rise of Japan has violated the interests of other countries. For example, in the United States, if we can stand up to the Japanese, we can get the support of the Americans. That way, we're much less stressed. Wu Haoxuan said with a smile, which can be regarded as giving everyone a reassurance.

Sure enough, after hearing that the Americans would support it, everyone couldn't help but relax a little. After all, in the eyes of many people. The United States is also an old power, and it will certainly not be worse than Japan, a new power.

In fact, they do not know that the United States is only strong in industrial strength and economic strength, and in terms of military strength, the United States is undoubtedly the lowest among the great powers.

Wu Haoxuan also did not explain this clearly, so that everyone has confidence that it is undoubtedly the best for the next plan.

During the military meeting, the plan for the expansion of the Jilin Army was decided. Three infantry regiments of the 1st Infantry Division, three new infantry divisions were formed. The 11th Regiment remained in the 1st Infantry Division, the 12th Regiment was expanded into the 4th Infantry Division, and the 13th Regiment was expanded into the 5th Infantry Division. The 21st Regiment remained in the 2nd Infantry Division, the 22nd Regiment was expanded into the 6th Infantry Division, and the 23rd Regiment was expanded into the 7th Infantry Division. The 31st Regiment remained in the 3rd Infantry Division, the 32nd Regiment was expanded into the 8th Infantry Division, and the 33rd Regiment was expanded into the 9th Infantry Division. The instructor left the 1st Regiment, the 2nd Regiment was expanded into the 10th Infantry Division, and the 3rd Regiment was expanded into the 11th Infantry Division. In this way, it is ensured that each infantry division has a backbone that can form the combat effectiveness of the troops as much as possible.