Chapter 454: Expansion of the Army
After taking Siam, the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army had suspended its military operations against the Japanese army. www.biquge.info On the one hand, after the battle of Thailand, the losses of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army were not small, and they needed to be supplemented. The soldiers were also very tired and needed to rest. Large quantities of war materials were brought from Burma to Thailand. In the middle of the war, the war materials are almost consumed and need to be replenished.
On the other hand, the Siamese military junta was formed. However, the government's rule is not stable enough. In Siam, the population made up the vast majority of the indigenous population and was not completely subjugated to the rule of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army. If the junta wants to establish its rule, it must rely on the strong military support of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army.
It was precisely because of this that the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army did not continue to attack, but stopped the attack on the Japanese army and took a defensive position. Of course, this does not mean that the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army will let the Japanese army go. Once the situation in Siam stabilized, and at the same time the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army was ready to attack. Well, the attack will start again.
In a few months, the fleet of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army will return. The fleet, consisting of two 'Essex-class' aircraft carriers and a number of other warships, is not to be underestimated. At a time when the Japanese Navy is busy confronting the US Navy in the Pacific, there should be no problem for the fleet of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army to gradually take over the waters of the South Sea. At that time, the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army could launch an attack on the Malay Peninsula and the South Sea Islands with the help of the fleet. Under the condition that the Southern Army had already suffered heavy losses, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army swept across the entire Nanyang, and it was no problem. It can be said that the anti-Japanese National Salvation Army is now stopping its offensive only to prepare for the next stage of large-scale offensive.
In addition, Siam was taken and won the support of so many Chinese. The Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army is bound to recruit children from among the vast number of Chinese and expand the army. And the invincible image of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army naturally made these Chinese children very envious. People who want to join the army, I don't know how many. Therefore, Qin Shou planned to expand the two armies at one time and form the 3rd Army and the 4th Army of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army.
Even among the Chinese in Siam, it was not possible to recruit so many soldiers at one time. However, not enough soldiers can be recruited from among the refugees in Myanmar. In recent months, a large number of refugees have moved to Myanmar from the country. They were given land in Myanmar and started a new life. Everyone is even more grateful to Dade for the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. If they were to join the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army and take up arms to protect their homes and land, I believe that no one would refuse. Therefore, in terms of soldiers, it is no longer a constraint for the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army.
As for the weapons needed, the Americans are responsible. The U.S. government is eager for the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army to further expand its troops. In that case, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army would have more troops to fight against the Japanese army. In the future, it will even be possible to log in to the Japanese mainland to fight. Therefore, of course, the US government will continue to support the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army.
On March 7, Qin Shou convened a meeting on the expansion of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. Even the commander of the 2nd Army, Xu Feipeng, and the chief of staff, Chen Dehai, who came to aid Burma, came. Because, this expansion of the army is also related to their 2nd Army.
"Ladies and gentlemen, brothers are fighting to the death in Thailand. Therefore, we were able to once again wipe out more than 200,000 Japanese troops on the battlefield in Thailand, dealt a heavy blow to the arrogance of the Japanese themselves, and rescued millions of Chinese from danger. Now, our Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army has occupied the two territories of Burma and Siam. Domination of the region, constantly expanding. Our strength is also constantly increasing. Qin Shou said to everyone.
The generals of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army present were all smiling. Their interests have long been tied to the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. The so-called one is prosperous, and one is lost. This is already inseparable.
Under such circumstances, of course, everyone hopes that the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army will continue to be strong. In this case, it will be good for everyone. Everyone also knows Qin Shou's goal, which is to swallow the entire South Sea. Then establish a country of their own in Nanyang. If Qin Shou's plan can succeed, then these people will be the founding heroes. A lifetime of glory and wealth is at your fingertips.
"I decided to recruit troops among the Chinese children in Siam and form the 3rd and 4th armies of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. If there are not enough soldiers, they can be recruited from Burmese immigrants. In any case, this expansion of the army is imperative. Qin Shou said solemnly.
"Yes, Commander." All answered.
At present, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army has only two armies and more than 300,000 people. If two more armies are expanded, it will increase to more than 600,000 people! Even after deducting the training and defense of Burma and Thailand, they would be able to devote two armies to the future battlefield against Japan. This undoubtedly made the problem of their lack of troops a good solution.
In particular, Yu Chengyin, chief of staff of the 1st Army, and Chen Dehai, chief of staff of the 2nd Army, were even breathless a lot. Although, Qin Shou has already expressed his stance in private. The two newly formed armies, the post of army commander will be theirs. However, in the absence of clarity, any kind of variables are possible!
Qin Shou naturally took everyone's reaction in his eyes.
After glancing at everyone, he said, "Next, please ask the chief of staff to announce the personnel order!" ”
"Yes, Commander." Chief of Staff Liu Shiquan stood up and flipped through a document.
"From now on, the 3rd and 4th armies of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army will be formed. Within three months, the formation must be completed. Yu Chengyin, chief of staff of the 1st Army, was dismissed from the post and appointed commander of the 3rd Army. Chen Dehai was dismissed from the post of chief of staff of the 2nd Army and appointed as the commander of the 4th Army......"
Liu Shiquan read out the late appointment, and then sat in his place.
The formation of the 3rd Army and the 4th Army means that there are 12 more division commanders and 12 brigade commanders for the officers of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army to compete! In addition, there are 4 positions of chief of staff of the corps.
However, in the position of chief of staff, Qin Shou made a change. Chief of Staff will no longer have the rank of lieutenant general, but the rank of major general. Yu Chengyin and Chen Dehai, who served as commanders of the 3rd Army and commanders of the 4th Army, were both transferred to equal posts. In the future, you have to get promoted.
In addition, Qin Shou also ordered that after the formation of the 3rd Army, it would stay in Siam for training. After the formation of the 4th Army, it will stay in Burma for training. Obviously, this is a preparation for future operations.