"Myanmar is rich in coal, iron, other non-ferrous metals and petroleum. What is lacking in the www.biquge.info is nothing more than technical and mechanical equipment. I hope that the U.S. side will come to our aid in industry and help us build a basic industrial system in Burma. In this way, we will be able to make our own guns and ammunition, and we will not have to transport all the war materials from the United States.

The main reason why the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army was able to defeat the Japanese themselves in Burma was that the firepower of our troops was far stronger than that of the Japanese army. Our artillery strength is more than twice that of the Japanese army. We also have a much larger number of machine guns than the Japanese army. This made the Japanese soldiers, even more elite than our soldiers. However, under the powerful firepower, they were still beaten and retreated.

But again, in almost every battle, we consume a lot of ammunition and other war materiel. When the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army had only more than 100,000 people, it was still able to completely rely on the United States for supplies. At present, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army is about to grow to 300,000 people, and the war materials we need to consume are also constantly increasing. This will not only put a heavy burden on the United States, but will also affect the effectiveness of our operations against the Japanese army. After all, the army on the front line, every time it launches an attack, it is impossible to wait for the US side to bring weapons and ammunition before launching it. In that case, the fighter will be delayed.

So, I hope the U.S. side can help us. Not to mention the complete self-sufficiency of war materials that need to be consumed, at least to ensure that most of them are self-sufficient. In this way, the pressure on the United States can also be reduced. After all, now the United States has to bear the burden of weapons, equipment, and war materials for the entire anti-fascist alliance. ”

Qin Shou talked eloquently in front of President Roosevelt and General Marshall, and the reason why he said so much was nothing more than one purpose, that is, the United States helped the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army to establish basic industries in Burma, so that Burma, which was poor and white, could quickly enter industrialization.

A poor and backward Myanmar, where its industry is completely blank, is obviously impossible to support a strong army. Qin Shou hoped to establish supporting industries in Burma first, and then spread them to other parts of the South Seas after they occupied the whole of Nanyang. In this way, Nanyang's industry can be quickly spread out and become an industrial power. Only in this way will the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army be able to hold out in the face of enemy pressure in the future. It will not be like now, as soon as the United States cuts off support for the anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, they will have to lie down immediately.

President Roosevelt, Admiral Marshall, and Maj. Gen. Eisenhower all nodded their heads. They naturally knew that if the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army could achieve self-sufficiency, even if it was partial self-sufficiency, it would be of great help in relieving the pressure on the United States.

After all, the pressure on the United States is indeed too great now. Britain and the Soviet Union were both consuming a lot of American aid. Without American assistance, they simply could not have held out under the onslaught of the Germans. If Britain and the USSR fell, Germany could have taken over all of Europe. When the time comes, with the strength of the whole of Europe, the Americans will simply not be able to confront it, let alone become the future world hegemon.

So, the U.S. must prevent this from happening. This made them dissatisfied with the fact that Britain and the Soviet Union had consumed a lot of war materials, but they had no choice but to grit their teeth and continue to support them.

As a result, the United States has relatively weak forces in other theaters. At present, there are only more than 100,000 people in the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, and the United States can still support it. However, once the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army continues to develop, the United States will become more and more struggling.

If the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army could achieve self-sufficiency in war materials, the pressure on the United States would be much less. This is undoubtedly very beneficial for the United States.

But how can things be so simple? Helping the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army to develop industry certainly helped to improve their strength and defeat the Japanese themselves. But in the same way, the young general in front of him has no other ambitions? If the United States helps him develop and threatens his interests in the western Pacific and the South Seas, will he not be shooting himself in the foot?

"General Qin, the industry of Myanmar is almost in a blank slate. Even if the United States helps you, it will be very difficult to achieve self-sufficiency in the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army in a short period of time. Roosevelt said, his meaning was obvious, undoubtedly to refuse. It's just that it's more euphemistic.

But Qin Shou didn't want to give up just like that.

"Your Excellency, the foundation of Myanmar is indeed terrible. When the British ruled Burma, they only knew about exploitation and wealth in Burma, and they never thought about developing Burma. However, with the help of the United States, Myanmar's industrial development should be completed soon. We can force a large number of workers to participate in the construction of industry and infrastructure. Accelerate development as fast as possible. In this case, you should be able to see results within a year. By next year, we will be able to barely achieve self-sufficiency, at least in terms of ammunition. Even so, it can relieve a lot of pressure on the United States. ”

President Roosevelt nodded, then looked at Admiral Marshall and Major General Eisenhower to hear their opinions.

"Your Excellency, Burma's industrial base is too poor to be conducive to the war that is being waged. If we can help the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army to build up basic industries in Burma and make them self-sufficient in most of the war materials, it will be very beneficial to defeat the Japanese themselves and end the war ahead of schedule. Admiral Marshall agreed.

As for Qin Shou's ambitions, of course he knew it. However, he didn't take it to heart at all. Even after the end of the war, the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army and the United States clashed because of their interests. However, with the strong strength of the United States, it is completely capable of crushing the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. The United States' strong industrial strength has thrown out many streets in Myanmar, which has just begun to develop industry. The military strength of the United States, after the baptism of war, is even more capable of beating the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. Therefore, it is simply nonsense to worry that the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army threatens the interests of the United States.

"Your Excellency the President, I agree with His Excellency the Chief of Staff. The current war has entered the stage of stalemate. We're also under increasing pressure. The fact that the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army was able to achieve self-sufficiency in war materials was very beneficial to us. Major General Eisenhower also made a statement. (To be continued.) )