Chapter 153: More Patience

As Fang Jianxiong expected, Churchill needs any form of assistance. What? Burma’s oil? Give it to him! What? Burma’s exploration and mining rights? Give it to him! In the face of war, any inefficiency is not allowed.

Things. The British House of Commons passed Churchill’s series of plans on authorizing Johnson to negotiate with China at an extremely fast speed.

Finally, Churchill said: Thank God, we are no longer alone!

Although it is impossible to reach an alliance between China and Britain, this result is already very good. Especially under the current situation, diplomacy in any direction is hitting a wall, and only China has received a positive response. Even if it is conditional, for Britain

It is also a valuable first step.

Zhuang Sen once again asked to see Fang Jianxiong. After a simple meeting, he began to negotiate with the Minister of the Interior Yang Yongtai on how to deal. Soon they reached an agreement on a series of issues. The British exchanged oil, copper ore, natural rubber and other materials for China's military.

supplies, and agreed to China’s prospecting and mining in Myanmar, as well as the construction of a railway to Yunnan.

For Britain, Myanmar is very important, but it is not as important as India. So after paying a series of rights and interests in Myanmar, China and Britain reached a secret agreement. It is known as the "Sino-British Secret Agreement" in history. For China, what it got

It was a large amount of strategic materials that laid a solid foundation for war reserves. For Britain, while receiving military assistance, it also gained a potential ally. As long as the interests between China and Britain are greater than the interests between China and Germany

relationship, China, a potential ally, may become a real alliance. Britain needs allies so much. Just before the French government faced defeat, Churchill also proposed that the two countries establish a federation that "never disbands." Why? It's very simple.

It stands to reason that Churchill needed allies.

"1,000 155-caliber howitzers, 1,000 105-caliber howitzers, 2,000 75-caliber mountain guns, 1,000 tanks, 1,000 Mustang A fighter jets, and lease of fifteen decommissioned warships belonging to the Chinese Coast Guard. (Including destroyers, light and heavy cruisers.) President

"The above are the demands made by the British." Yang Yongtai, who was in charge of the negotiations, was in a good mood. This had never happened before. The minister of the British Empire was extremely polite in front of him, and there was no arrogance like before.

Fang Jianxiong could not suppress the joy on his face as he listened. After so many years, the British have finally bowed their heads in front of China. If it weren't for the direction of this war that determines the future of the country and the nation, Fang Jianxiong would not be able to act on his own initiative, otherwise it would be really difficult.

It was difficult to restrain his desire to march south and sweep across Southeast Asia.

"The axis of Germany, Italy and Japan has been formed, and the key now is when Japan will go south. Churchill generously gave up Myanmar's interests in order to keep India. It's a pity, I know clearly that he wanted to use Myanmar's interests to seduce China.

But I can't refuse this temptation." Fang Jianxiong's tone was somewhat regretful, and Yang Yongtai didn't know: "Why not?"

"It's very simple, because the conflict of interests between China, Japan, and the Soviet Union is unavoidable, and the outcome will definitely be a war situation. Not to mention, there is also the United States who is waiting and watching, and may join this grand game at any time.

The industrial production capacity of the United States is too powerful. Once the war machine starts, you can't even imagine its production capacity. What we can do is to let Japan and the United States decide the winner at sea first, and then blow up Japan.

Back to the Stone Age.”

When he mentioned Japan, Fang Jianxiong's eyes flashed with murderous intent.

Two Mustang fighter jets were rolling and circling in the air, and a group of young Hainan aviation students at the airport were shouting excitedly. Fang Ping, with an indifferent attitude on his face, squinted at these young students who were as excited as he was at the beginning. They got the British

After the Chinese people's secondary supercharging technology, the performance of the engine installed in this Mustang fighter has been greatly improved. In fact, in terms of engine design, the Chinese are not lagging behind, and they are the leader. They have successively made up for the material technology, processing

After the craftsmanship and supercharger technology, the performance of this piston fighter can be regarded as a pinnacle product.

Fang Ping was a little distracted. He just got the news yesterday that HNA organized a group of volunteers to go to Britain to participate in the war. Fang Ping was eager to fight, but he knew that if he went through normal channels, he would not be able to choose. After much thought, there was no other way.

, I had no choice but to send a telegram to my father, still using Morse code, so as not to let my mother know about it. Fang Ping learned Morse code from his father.

"Is Captain Fang Ping here? There's a telegram!" A three-wheeler sped over, and the messenger on the motorcycle shouted loudly. Fang Ping responded quickly, came up to sign for the telegram, and opened it with anxiety. "You can come if you want.

Go!" The call came back with just four words. Fang Ping breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. HNA would not deliberately set up obstacles. There were only a few people who knew his identity. These few people remained silent. Who else could compare to the technical expert Fang Ping?

Not even scared.

A week later, Fang Ping successfully boarded the passenger ship to England. When Wusongkou gradually disappeared from sight, Fang Ping slowly turned around. His comrades who were traveling with him did not seem to be too sad, and most of them were

Immersed in the longing for exotic customs, Fang Ping's emotions were gradually infected by everyone, and he joined in the conversation of his companions.

In Almaty, after sitting on the stuffy train for 20 consecutive days, people almost went crazy. Fang Rui was not crazy, but he was not much better, and everything he saw was unpleasant to his eyes.

"You, move faster! What are you doing with your head hanging down?" After a lot of cursing, Fang Rui's mood improved a little when he saw that all the people in the battalion under him got out of the car and lined up in order.

"Battle Commander Fang, the regiment commander asked you to go." The communications soldier from the regiment headquarters ran over, and Fang Rui responded and walked over.

"Liu Dayou, the leader of the 135th Division, has met General Zhang!" When Fang Ping arrived, he saw a lieutenant general standing on the platform. The regiment leader, deputy commander and life coach were meeting. The Northwest Military Region

The troops, in the name of the Ministry of National Defense, were organized into the Central Asian Front Army, which consisted of the two fourth and fifth group armies and the Andiyan Fortress garrison. Liu Mingzhao served as the commander of the front army, and Zhang Zhizhong and Zhang Zizhong served as the commanders of the two group armies respectively. Zhang Zhizhong came here

Taking over the newly added troops, the Fifth Group Army is stationed in Almaty, under the Eighth Mechanized Corps and the Thirteenth Infantry Division. Six heavy artillery brigades. The Fourth Group is stationed in Bishkek, under the jurisdiction of the Ninth Mechanized Army and the Tenth Infantry Division.

Five infantry divisions and ten heavy artillery brigades. Many people don’t understand Zhang Zizhong’s appointment, but the superiors have no obligation to explain to the subordinates. In fact, it is just a chance. Someone Fang is reviewing the list of the General Staff

Yes, at a glance, I saw that Zhang Zizhong was now the chief of staff of the Andiyan Fortress Cavalry Army. As soon as I got excited, I gave him the position of deputy commander of the group army, with the rank of lieutenant general. Moreover, the fourth group army did not have a commander yet, so Zhang Zizhong was temporarily in charge.

The National Defense Forces do not have a heavy artillery division, mainly because the units are too large to be commanded. The group army's establishment was based on the actual situation in the northwest battlefield. After all, the current world trend is like this, and it will not work without corresponding responses. For the Central Asian Theater

, the potential enemies are the Soviet Fourth Army and about fifteen infantry divisions (8,000 men) of border defense forces in various places.

In terms of strength comparison, China undoubtedly has the upper hand, but the Soviet army is familiar with the terrain and is likely to be the defensive side in the future. Therefore, even if the force is stronger, Liu Mingzhao feels that it is better to have more troops.

"Your division arrived three days later than the time stipulated in the telegram. What's going on?" Zhang Zhizhong didn't look good at all. He had a mountain of military orders. If he couldn't arrive on time and there was no force majeure, it would really require military law.

The regiment leader Liu Dayou's hesitant explanation was unclear, and the others did not dare to speak for fear of getting angry. Fang Rui sighed secretly when he saw this, he did not expect to be sent to such a bad army. These officers were in reserve time

It has been a long time. Although they are all officers who have fought in European wars, they are obviously not what they used to be. Fang Rui used to be Zhang Zhizhong's subordinate. He would be in the mechanized infantry brigade of the mechanized division. The division commander was Zhang Zhizhong. Zhang Zhizhong didn't know Fang Rui's identity, but

He could remember Fang Rui, the platoon leader who killed prisoners.

"Report! Fang Rui, a low-ranking official, has seen the master!" Fang Rui hurriedly stepped forward to interrupt. Zhang Zhizhong glared at him. Then he laughed and cursed: "It's you, you brat. Can you explain why?" Fang Rui stood up.

Chest, standing at attention in a standard posture, he said: "Report, the 135th Division is the original reserve force, with two infantry brigades and one artillery regiment under its jurisdiction. The reason for the delay is that each regiment came from all directions and was delayed at the assembly point.

The transportation capacity is also tight along the way. The division headquarters is still parked in Yili. In order to report quickly, we specially let our group go first."

Zhang Zhizhong's face was serious again. He stepped forward and kicked Fang Rui in the leg. Fang Rui remained motionless and stood upright. Zhang Zhizhong nodded with satisfaction and said: "It's not bad, I didn't fall behind. You are worthy of being a soldier I have led. How about it?"

,Do you want to go back to Jibu Travel?"

Fang Rui stood up and said loudly: "I don't think so, my humble position did violate military law. I'm lucky that I wasn't expelled from the army."

Zhang Zhizhong did not force it. He knew what was happening in Central Asia at that time. Because Fang Rui encountered resistance in the city, more than half of his platoon suffered casualties, and he discovered a pit where people were buried. He was so anxious that he shot and captured the prisoners.

.This kind of thing is not uncommon on the battlefield, and there is no need to take it seriously. The life director of the mechanized division at that time was an upright gentleman who had a bad temper. He insisted on strict military discipline, so Fang Rui was sent away.

Glancing at the infantrymen who were lining up, Zhang Zhizhong frowned again and said to Liu Dayou: "You are incompetent as a regiment leader. Look at what kind of chaos your soldiers are in. There are more than two thousand people."

There is only one regiment, and now only one battalion has been completed."

Liu Dayou was just an ordinary soldier in his early years. After participating in Europe and returning to China, he was recommended to study at a non-commissioned officer school for two years. After graduation, in time for the country's economic development and the dismantling of the army, he was sent to the reserve force and returned to his hometown as a reserve force in the county.

Be the leader.

The characteristics of the reserve force are one reserve regiment and two sets of teams. When necessary, two infantry regiments can be formed at any time. Liu Dayou is from Gannan County, Jiangxi Province. The reserve force there is not to mention how good it is. This time the temporary expansion of the troops has been a long time.

Naturally, the reserves for the Shuzhen battle were not so rigorous.

"Master, you have wrongly blamed the regiment commander. Our regiment, including officers, has less than a hundred veterans. This time, the new and wrong orders were issued in a hurry, and they were pulled up without even training together." Fang Rui hurriedly gave him some relief.

Cheek, Zhang Zhizhong put away his cold face and asked: "How did you come to this division? Aren't you from Anhui?"

Fang Rui couldn't explain this. He was staying well in Rehe, but he suddenly received a military order asking him to report to the 135th Division in Nanchang. Later, he learned that he was still a "released after serving his sentence" in the General Staff's file. 135

The division was a newly formed unit and lacked officers with actual combat experience. After a staff officer from the General Staff discovered his name and deeds in the files, he was transferred to the army with the intention of helping him. According to the family

The address was mailed.

Although this was an own incident, since it was a normal procedure, there was no fault to be found. Fang Rui could only take office obediently. Even if Fang Jianxiong knew about it, he didn't say anything. Fang Rui himself didn't care, he was going back anyway.

force.

"I can't explain clearly. Anyway, after receiving the order from the General Staff, I packed up and took office. Less than a week after taking over the army, I was thrown on the train and dragged here. The military quality of these soldiers is still very good.

, I just didn’t get used to it for a while.”

Fang Rui's cheek softening worked, but Zhang Zhizhong had no intention of letting Liu Dayou go, and said sternly: "You guys, the regimental commander will be the deputy commander, and the deputy commander will pick up Fang Rui's battalion commander. From now on,

Fang Rui is your regiment commander. I will report the matter of military rank and execute the order." After finishing speaking, Zhang Zhizhong said to Fang Rui: "If I remember correctly, you are Lu Dasheng, and you have seen blood on the battlefields of Central Asia.

I can rest assured that I will be the commander of this regiment. I will seize the time to train the troops well, and there won’t be much time wasted.”

Throughout the first half of 1940, troops continued to be transported to Central Asia and the Far East. In contrast, the three armies of the Far Eastern Front were China's largest heavily armed group. The total strength of the Far Eastern Front was four mechanized corps, forty-five

An infantry division.

The emergence of such a large and heavily armed group made the Soviet Union and Japan very nervous, and they did not know who they would fight first. In addition, the terrain in the Far East was more suitable for the advancement of mechanized troops, and the Soviet Union paid more attention to this direction. After the Soviet-Finnish War,

, has begun to mobilize troops with actual combat experience from Europe to the east.

Stalin was a character who liked to nip crises in the cradle, so Fang Jianxiong was more patient with Stalin and hoped that Stalin would lose his composure and take action first. Especially after Germany moved west, Stalin became more confident in mobilizing troops eastward.
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