Chapter 373: We are desperately fighting the Japanese
This is why Pearson took the initiative to come to the Northeast last year, and why Americans rushed to spend a lot of money to buy antibiotic patents that are actually not that high in real value. Why the fight between the Anti-Japanese Alliance and the Americans is in full swing right now.
, even Chongqing is a little jealous and wants to do something behind the scenes.
After all this back and forth, it is normal for the two sides to see each other. As for class struggle and ideology, those are not important in the face of common interests. What is important is that the two parties now have a common opponent, the Japanese.
, this is what is called interests above all else.
Although both parties know that the fragility of this temporary alliance formed due to interests is not much stronger than a piece of window paper. But for them at the moment, there is a common interest, right? Not to mention this common interest
, as the Japanese offensive in Southeast Asia became more and more aggressive, there was a tendency to expand their rhetoric.
Of course, this kind of thing is tacitly understood by both sides. Although it has been done, both sides still refuse to admit it. After all, although the Americans have extended their hands, they have not really participated in the war. The Anti-Japanese Alliance is also controlled by the Soviet Union.
, many things cannot be made too obvious. After all, the external channels of the Anti-Japanese Alliance are still in the hands of others. Therefore, if this matter is really completely revealed, it will not be beneficial to anyone.
Although some things were tacitly understood, Yang Zhen was naturally quite dissatisfied with Pearson's one-and-done answer and ambiguous answer. Hearing this, Yang Zhen said, "Pearson, don't worry about this."
Normally. Because even if the Soviets wipe out all the supplies that the United States has given us, it will not have any impact on you, including you. But will it be the same for us?"
"You have to know that it is us, not you who are going to fight the devils. If you are not authorized, just say things that are not authorized. Why bother here about, should, maybe. You are not authorized, but you can reflect our concerns.
Do you want to go up? If you can't solve things yourself, you should talk to your superiors to discuss and solve them."
"Instead of shirking the responsibilities you should bear in the future, how is this the style of a soldier? I really don't know how you got to this position in the first place. Doesn't the U.S. Army need a responsible officer?
, and someone who just needs to be flattered?"
After expressing his anger, Yang Zhen looked at Pearson, who was blushing, and felt that his words were a bit harsh. After hesitating for a moment, he said: "Pearson, I think you should put our doubts and worries aside.
Express this to the United States. We can all sit down and study how we can solve this problem, instead of blindly escaping and shirk, like an ostrich that sticks its head in the sand to comfort itself when it is in danger.
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"It's not that I, Yang Zhen, am unreasonably worried, but the probability of this happening is close to 120%. Since it is a definite possibility, we have to sit down and think of some necessary countermeasures to minimize the possibility of this happening.
Reduce our losses. Pearson, after all, we are the ones fighting on the battlefield, and you should understand my concerns. As a U.S. military, you should know more about the importance of modern equipment to modern warfare."
Hearing Yang Zhen's words, Pearson felt much better. After thinking about it, he nodded and said: "I will report your concerns and doubts to the White House and fight for some rights so that I can sit down and study with you.
It's possible. In this way, after today's discussion is over, I will return to the United States specifically."
"The first is to talk to some people and see if we can find a compromise to avoid this happening. The other is that I also miss my wife and children a little, and I want to take advantage of this opportunity to return to China.
My wife, who is confident, took it over. If the United States really joins the war, it may not be so easy for me to return to the country. I will wait for this batch of supplies to be delivered to you, and then I will take the ship that transports the supplies to you and return to the United States."
"I'm afraid I won't be able to return until the end of the year. If you have any questions, you can directly contact my deputy, Major Rodriguez. However, I need to remind you that he is of Spanish descent and is extremely old-fashioned and kind.
Conservative and a devout Catholic."
"Influenced by religion, he hates communism deeply. Coupled with his rigidity and meanness, he doesn't have a very good impression of you. Although he also recognizes your determination and fighting ability. But out of faith
On the other hand, he is still very repulsive to you."
"So he won't be as friendly to you as I and most Americans are. He is a hard rock, just like what you call a stone in a latrine in Chinese. He is difficult to get along with. And he is in the U.S. Army
The background and influence are still very big.”
"At least I know that he is a close associate of the current Secretary of War Stimson and an old subordinate of the Secretary of War when he was in the military. Therefore, I hope you can have a good relationship with him as much as possible. You know, Secretary Stimson's
Attitude has a great influence on His Excellency the President."
Pearson wanted to make a special trip back to China for this matter, which surprised Yang Zhen. No matter what Pearson's idea was for wanting to make this trip, it was at least nominally because of the Anti-Japanese Alliance. And no matter what
No matter what the outcome is, there will only be benefits to the confrontation.
But Yang Zhen was still a little worried about letting him go back now. He had to figure out a necessary countermeasure and let him go back with his own ideas. Then he would be more confident in doing this. So Yang Zhen did not
There is no rush for him to return to the United States right now. At least he has to wait until he comes up with a solution, right? Only when he has a solution to deal with the Soviets can he sit down and talk with the Americans.
After listening to some of the excuses Yang Zhen came up with to keep him from returning to the United States in a few days, Pearson smiled and said that he understood his ideas but did not object. As an intelligence veteran, how could he not hear Yang Zhen's thoughts?
Those excuses to stay were all lame? He also understood that Yang Zhen was preparing to come up with a countermeasure to allow him to return to China to discuss with the White House. Although his excuses were lame, there was no doubt that the result would be much better and his pressure would be lighter.
Much.
During the verbal battle between the two people, they only talked about how to deal with the greed of the Soviets when necessary. Although on another issue, both of them remained silent and no one mentioned it for the time being. But privately they were sure
Pearson, who has been pressured or entrusted by certain parties, will not give up on an issue that has not yet been discussed.
Sure enough, just when it was actually said that the situation had been solved, or most of the problems had been solved, and it was time for Pearson to leave, Yang Zhen kept looking at his watch and made it clear that he was sending guests off. Instead of leaving, he
, instead it brought up a topic that Yang Zhen had always avoided talking about.
"Yang, I have got the answer I want. But I think you should also consider the British suggestion. General Yang, although those Italian products have fallen behind in the European battlefield, I think they are still enough to deal with the Japanese.
As far as I know, the performance of Japanese tanks is not as good as these Italian tanks in some aspects."
"Although these Italian tanks are second-hand, they can increase and improve your combat capabilities in the shortest possible time. As far as I know, you still have two armored brigades that are still in training due to lack of necessary equipment.
, has been unable to enter the battlefield."
"Under the premise that the United States is currently unable to provide you with tanks due to its limited production capacity, and the Soviet Union, which is too busy to take care of itself, is currently unable to provide you with equipment, I suggest that you take over this batch of British aid weapons. The British army in the second half of last year and the first half of this year
During the battle, the Italian fifth and twelfth armies were annihilated."
"These two armies are the two best-equipped armies of the Italian army. The British army defeated these two armies, plus the previously concluded East African campaign, annihilated the Italian East African Army and captured a large number of Italian tanks. Among them, the M11
Although the M-13 tanks and L-6 light tanks have lagged behind in the European battlefield, they did not pose any major problems against the Japanese army."
"There are also some French S-35 tanks received by Italy. Although the number is not large, their performance is good. Although these tanks are second-hand goods, after receiving them, you have two complete armored brigades in your hands. I can represent the British
People make the decision, as long as you agree, the engines of these tanks will be replaced with excellent American products for you."
"And the British have promised that as long as you agree to send troops to help defend Southeast Asia, they will provide you with a batch of their existing equipment at the end of the year or the beginning of next year. According to the number I know, there are a hundred Hurricanes in it.
Fighters, as well as one hundred and fifty tanks, plus eighty British two-pound anti-tank artillery. With this batch of equipment, you can increase your strength in the shortest time."
"The British promised that as long as you agree to sign the agreement, this batch of equipment can be transferred to India immediately. They will also transfer the one hundred P-66 fighter jets they ordered in the United States to you. These are the equipment that the British originally used.
The one hundred P-66 fighter jets drawn from the supplies to aid the Soviet Union were prepared by the British for use in the North African battlefield."
"Now that the British are fighting fiercely in the North African battlefield, and they themselves are quite short of the tanks and fighter jets they need, and they are also shouldering the heavy responsibility of aiding the Soviet Union, they can still spare some of their equipment to assist you. I think their intention is,
You should be very clear. They just hope that you can help them defend British Southeast Asia when they need it."
"If the Anti-Japanese Alliance can send some troops south to fight in Southeast Asia when the current situation requires it, it will undoubtedly be beneficial to the development of the entire war situation. With the strong combat effectiveness of the Anti-Japanese Alliance and the continuous support from the United States, Japan
People's determination to go south will inevitably suffer the most disastrous failure."
"And if the Anti-Japanese Alliance can send troops to reinforce the United Kingdom, I think it will show your attitude to the U.S. government. This will undoubtedly bring great convenience to win more assistance from the United States. At the same time, it can also show to Japan that we
They are united in dealing with Japan."
"At the same time, this will be more powerful for you to win the hearts and minds of the people. I think you will not fail to see the importance of British Burma to maintaining the determination of the Chongqing government to resist the war. If you can send troops to Southeast Asia, you can ensure that the National Government
The smooth flow of the lifeline can also show your support for the National Government to all your allies and enemies, including the Japanese, and can also further demonstrate China's internal unity."
"Yang, as an old friend, I hope you can accept the British suggestion and send some troops south to participate in the battle to defend Southeast Asia when necessary. Because this will be of great benefit to you without any harm.
It will play a more important role in your future development."