Guo Bingxun handed a list to Yang Zhen: "The number of tanks among them is about 300, as well as a batch of Italian-made artillery. All transportation costs for this batch of weapons will be borne by the British themselves, but the British hope
When the Japanese army moves south, we can dispatch a group of troops to go south to participate in the Southeast Asian operations."
"In other words, the British want to pass this batch of supplies, hoping that we can help defend their colonies in Southeast Asia once the Japanese army goes south. The British are very calculating. They want us with such a small amount of supplies.
To sacrifice one's life for them, one should go all the way to Nanyang to sacrifice one's life for them."
"The British don't care about them, but we should still pay some attention to the Americans. The Americans promised that as long as the Soviet Union agrees with our need for transit, this batch of aviation gasoline will be transported to the base area within two weeks. The United States and Britain
The two countries also promised that as long as we agree to their requirements, all the Italian tanks provided by the British will arrive within two months, but other equipment will not be provided until the end of the year or early next year."
"The attitude of the Americans has changed now, but the key issue right now is the Soviet Union. The Soviet Far East Military District has repeatedly rejected our requests for transit. After Pearson told us that these supplies have been shipped, the commander-in-chief decided to
We have discussed this matter with the Soviet Far East Military District several times, but have been rejected by the Soviet side on the grounds that Moscow does not agree."
"As for why Moscow disagrees, the Far East Military Region did not give any reply. The commander-in-chief and the political commissar held several meetings and they all believed that this was Moscow putting pressure on us, asking us to deal with the passage through Outer Mongolia and loot the Soviet troops in Outer Mongolia.
As for the person in charge of the warehouse, whether he has any other intentions, we don’t know yet.”
"There is now a lot of debate within the Northeast Bureau and the Military Region. A considerable number of people, oh, represented by Director Xiang of the Military Region, demand that Wang Guangyu be given at least certain sanctions. This is not just an explanation to the Soviets in exchange for
The issue of our external channels is also about tightening our own internal discipline."
"Director Xiang believes that no matter what Wang Guangyu's starting point is, his actions seriously violated the disciplines of our army and also caused some very bad effects on the military region, which made the Northeast Bureau and the military region have trouble negotiating with the Soviet Union.
, was in a difficult situation, and this was also quite disrespectful to the Soviet Union."
"Director Xiang believes that this is a very serious unorganized and undisciplined behavior, and this kind of behavior must be severely punished in order to avoid past mistakes. For this matter, Political Commissar Li and Director Xiang, who believe that it should be handled with caution, are currently in a deadlock. Director Xiang has already
I sent reports to the central government three times, asking the central government to handle this matter."
"So I suggest you meet Pearson and Kovalev. The British batch of rags doesn't matter, but if the Americans can't bring in the supplies, it will have a huge impact on us, especially this batch of ours.
At present, the most urgently needed aviation gasoline is delayed, which will greatly affect our operations."
"Currently, our aviation gasoline consumption has exceeded our expectations, and there is not much in stock. If we cannot find a new source within a month, we can only reduce the scope of aviation activities, reduce the number of dispatches, and even most of them
Planes can only be grounded."
"Not only aviation gasoline, but the inventory of ordinary gasoline currently used by various vehicles has also dropped quite rapidly. Although it can barely be maintained for a while, the current inventory is also due to the sharp increase in the number of vehicles used and the increasing supply lines. The longer it is, the longer it will be and it won’t be able to last for too long.”
"And due to high-intensity use, in addition to fighter jets and bombers, we are currently experiencing a certain shortage of parts and components for cars and aircraft. On the 1st, the fuel reserves we have on hand can barely sustain the first phase of the operation. But if we still want to carry out the second phase of the operation, then solving the oil problem has become our urgent need."
"If the second phase of the battle is carried out on the scale we envision, the entire supply line will reach thousands of kilometers. Since there are no railway lines available in most areas, we will inevitably invest a large number of cars for road transportation. As a result, our oil reserves simply cannot meet our needs."
""There is also steel for artillery shells, which we urgently need at the moment. From the beginning of the campaign to the present, our average daily consumption of artillery shells of various calibers is nearly 100,000 rounds, not counting anti-aircraft guns. According to my estimate, After the Kwantung Army's counterattack begins, our artillery shell consumption will increase exponentially, and the reserve raw materials in our hands can only last for two to three months as the military factories work overtime to produce artillery shells. .”
"There are some things that we can't drag on if we want to. Some supplies have reached the point where they can't be solved unless they are solved. To be honest, No. 1, I also hate this feeling of having my neck in the hands of outsiders, and I hate it even more. It feels like your blood vessels are being cut off at every turn."
"But now we have to face reality. Before our own oil refineries and steel plants are built, and before our own oil fields are found, our blood vessels still need to be maintained. If the Soviets don't spit out their words, the Americans' supplies will not be transported. Come in, but the Americans have not completely solved it. Judging from their current changing attitude, similar situations will continue to happen in the future."
"These guys come to the Three Treasures Hall for no reason, and they insist on seeing you. It must be important things to talk about. We can solve this problem at once, at least when the Americans turn their backs next time, our material reserves will be It can be used for a while longer.”
Listening to Guo Bingxun's sincere words, Yang Zhen knocked on the table upset, hesitated for a moment, and then made up his mind: "Let the political commissar talk about that guy Kovalev's background first. I'd better not see him for the time being." , if they insist on holding Wang Guangyu accountable, it doesn’t matter if I see him or not."
"At this time, it is impossible for me to remove the commander of a main column because of their protests, let alone affect our overall battle deployment because of their protests. If he comes to discuss this matter, I will send him back. , tell him to wait until the battle is over to talk about anything."
Speaking of this, Yang Zhen said with some hatred: "Wang Guangyu and Ren Guang, what these two guys did this time was indeed a bit unfair, and they didn't know how to do it cleanly. Just like this, everything It was done in such a sloppy manner that it left so much trouble for others that they had to ask the headquarters to wipe their butts for them. It’s a shame that they have been fighting guerrillas for so many years and didn’t even know how to wipe their mouths after eating.”
Hearing Yang Zhen's words, Guo Bingxun couldn't help but be a little stunned and at the same time dumbfounded. Judging from Yang Zhen's intentions, he was angry because Wang Guangyu and Ren Guang acted improperly and allowed the Soviet Union to seize the opportunity. If they hadn't been caught, Hold on, Yang Zhen has no intention of dealing with these two people.
Yang Zhen's behavior was very different from the organization and discipline he always emphasized. Not only did he not think about dealing with these two guys who had caused huge troubles, but he was actually a little angry that they didn't act too neatly, which made Guo Bingxun It feels somewhat surprising.
It's just that although Guo Bingxun was surprised by Yang Zhen's idea, he didn't say it out loud, and if he didn't ask, Yang Zhen naturally wouldn't explain it. Yang Zhen thought Guo Bingxun was a smart man, and he could fully understand some words just to the point. Okay, it’s not necessary, and there’s nothing that needs to be explained too clearly.
But for Yang Zhen, Kovalev can hold off for now, but the Americans' problem still needs to be solved. Yang Zhen believes that even if the Soviets cut off their external communication lines, if they now ask the Americans for help, If so, the Soviets will still give them face.
After thinking about it, Yang Zhen said: "As for Pearson, find him now, as well as the British brigadier general, but tell them that I only have one hour to discuss with them, and I hope they won't take trivial matters. Come and pester me, and if you have anything to say, tell me freely."
After just a slight hesitation, Yang Zhen said: "In this way, let the political commissar come and meet these two guys with me first. As for Kovalev, wait until we have a clear understanding of their background. I want Kovalev to Liao Fu came to us at this time, not because he wanted to investigate Wang Guangyu's affairs in Outer Mongolia, but the second one probably still wanted something from us."
"Lao Guo, please don't attend this meeting. The current situation on the battlefield can be said to be changing rapidly. If there is no one left on duty here, things will definitely be delayed. You stay in the war room on duty first. What's going on at the front?" You must find me as soon as possible."
After leaving the war room and walking to the small reception room of the headquarters, Yang Zhen sat on the sofa and rubbed his temples with a headache. The representatives of the United States and Britain knew that the war situation was at a critical stage, but they insisted on meeting him. I, there must be something going on, but I have no idea what it is.
The Americans are eager to find out whether there are any new changes in the international situation, or whether the Japanese have made some moves in the direction of Nanyang. If the international situation had not changed in a way that would definitely be unfavorable to the United States, the Americans would not So eager to find mine.
If we say that in the world that is now at war, Americans have been sitting on the sidelines watching tigers fight, but when one of the tigers might hurt themselves, Americans will never stand there Those who sit back and do nothing, the interests of the United States come first, this should be the key to their search, but Yang Zhen doesn't know what changes have occurred in the international situation.
Fortunately, this matter did not give Yang Zhen a headache for too long. When he arrived in the reception room, his buttocks had not yet warmed up. Pearson, who was at the Anti-League Headquarters at this time, had already arrived accompanied by Li Yanping. Here, as for the British brigadier general, he did not appear with him.
Seeing Yang Zhen, Pearson's somewhat gloomy and tired face revealed a smile of relief. Looking at him like this, and after looking at this guy's thin body that he hadn't seen for several days, Yang Zhen said a little strangely: "What's going on? Was there a coup in the US government, or was your family bankrupt, or was I absent during this period? Who made you angry and made you look like this? He looks like a ghost or a ghost."
"Looking at you like this, it seems that you have been abused in some way. It seems that the ones who are crying now are us who have cut off our blood vessels. How come you, a US Army officer with the backing of the world's largest economic power, are like this? You look like someone has abused you. Also, doesn't the British guy want to see me too? Why did he die?"