Chapter 183: The Question of Soldiers
On the Burma battlefield, after annihilating the Japanese Burma Front, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army took a little rest and continued to attack. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć ļ½ļ½ļ½ļ½
On September 24, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army took Mandalay. When the 1st Regiment of the 1st Infantry Division of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army arrived here, it was actually an empty city. I have already given up here.
Subsequently, several main infantry divisions of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army continued to move south, while Qin Shou placed the temporary headquarters here. At the same time, sappers were arranged to build an airfield in Mandalay. Morey's airport, although huge, is too far away. What's more, with the continuous growth of the air force of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army, if there is only one airport, it will obviously not work.
As Qin Shou prepared to continue southward and direct his troops to deliver the final blow against the Japanese entrenched in southern Burma, Lieutenant Colonel Steven told him that General Stilwell wanted to see him. Therefore, Qin Shou had to stay in Mandalay.
On the morning of September 26, Lieutenant General Stilwell rushed all the way to Mandalay.
"General Stilwell, hard work." After seeing General Stilwell, Qin Shou hurriedly greeted him.
He knew that the support of the Americans was indispensable for the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army to achieve its current achievements. So, in front of Lieutenant General Stilwell, he did not get carried away. Now, it's not the time to leave the Americans and go it alone, it's time to pretend to be a grandson, you still have to pretend to be a grandson!
"Qin, you did a very good job, once again impressed me! Unexpectedly, in just a few months, you were able to wipe out the Japanese Burmese Front in one fell swoop. Lieutenant General Stilwell exclaimed.
"General Stilwell, it's all because of the support of our American friends. Otherwise, we would never have been able to defeat the Japanese so easily. "It's not that Qin Shou is deliberately saying good things. The Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army now eats and even pays for it, and the Americans are supporting it. In the war, they were able to not care about supplies at all, and directly blew up the Japanese * themselves with shells, which is inseparable from the support of the Americans! Without the strong support of the Americans, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army may still be worried about how to deal with the encirclement and suppression of the Japanese themselves.
Of course, this does not mean that the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army should be grateful to the Americans. In the final analysis, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army and the United States are nothing more than mutually beneficial cooperation.
"Qin, even President Roosevelt was very satisfied with your victory. President Roosevelt even invited you to visit the United States if necessary. Lieutenant General Stilwell said.
In this regard, Qin Shou was a little moved. President Roosevelt was one of the most outstanding presidents in American history. He is also one of the most powerful people in the world right now.
"Thank you for the invitation from Your Excellency the President, after taking the whole of Burma, I will go to the United States." Qin Shou said immediately.
Going to the United States, this is something Qin Shou has long thought about. In order to develop the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, especially if it wants to show its strength in Burma and develop the military industry, the support of the Americans is indispensable. It would have been great if President Roosevelt had been persuaded to give him his full support for the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army. Of course, President Roosevelt was definitely one of the wisest politicians in the world today, and it was not so easy to fool him. When Qin Shou arrives, he must play well.
"Qin, your losses in this war will soon be replenished. However, we can only provide weapons and equipment. In terms of personnel, you still have to rely on yourselves. The Army Staff is still starting to help you recruit Chinese in the United States. But that's just the beginning. If you want to send them to battle, it will take a while. Lieutenant General Stilwell reminded.
Qin Shou nodded, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army lost tens of thousands of people in this battle, and it really needs to be supplemented. As for the soldiers, Qin Shou had already thought about it. In southern Myanmar, there are still hundreds of thousands of Chinese, and it should not be a problem to recruit tens of thousands of people from among those Chinese.
However, this is not enough in comparison, and we have to find other ways to do it.
"General Stilwell, now the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army has occupied most of Burma. We hope that the military industry can be developed in Myanmar. Our weapons and equipment need to be shipped all the way from the United States. It took a lot of time, not to mention, and it was very costly. It would be much simpler if an arsenal could be built in Myanmar. Qin Shou said.
Lieutenant General Stilwell hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "I'll help you apply." This shouldn't be a problem. ā
If Qin Shou wants to occupy Burma, he must have his own military industry. Otherwise, it would be impossible to gain a foothold. Once the Japanese themselves have been defeated, the British will inevitably make a comeback. If they had their own military industry, they would be much safer.
"Thank you, General." Qin Shou couldn't help but be grateful.
If it can establish its own military industry, then the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army will be able to move towards self-reliance step by step.
Although, the road will be difficult and long. However, Qin Shou must also go on.
"General Stilwell, I've already thought of a solution to the problem of soldiers." After a while, Qin Shou said.
"Oh? What's the solution? Lieutenant General Stilwell immediately asked.
Now, Lieutenant General Stilwell's future is almost tied to the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. The development and growth of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army was also of great benefit to Lieutenant General Stilwell. He wished that the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army could develop a little stronger.
But, alas. Although the United States is very strong, it can only provide support for the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army in terms of weapons and equipment. In terms of personnel, there is nothing that can be done. It would be great if the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army could solve the shortcomings in this regard.
"General Stilwell, there are quite a few Chinese in southern Burma, and we can recruit some of them to make up for our losses." Qin Shou said.
Lieutenant General Stilwell nodded: "However, this is not enough. ā
"Yes, it's not enough. There are still too few Chinese in Myanmar! Qin Shou sighed.
In the whole of Myanmar, there are only more than a million Chinese. Compared to the Chinese in other Southeast Asian countries, this is too little. Fortunately, Myanmar is next to China. The lack of Chinese in Myanmar is everywhere in China. Especially when most of China has fallen, a large number of Chinese have gathered in the three southwestern provinces. If those Chinese can be used as conscripts, the lack of soldiers in the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army will be easily solved. (To be continued.) )