This request made by the Americans was within Yang Zhen's expectation. Yang Zhen could still agree to this request from the Americans, but some issues must be discussed carefully. Once the Americans move in, they will undoubtedly
It will put heavy supply pressure on Northern Manchuria and may also cause some foreign-related disputes.
Yang Zhen still knows what kind of moral character those American pilots and air ground crews have. The American way of life and the way the military is managed have destined that a large number of these guys are the ones who cause trouble when nothing happens.
It is not impossible for the U.S. military to station in the base areas of North Manchuria. However, the Anti-Japanese Alliance must have strict requirements for the discipline of the U.S. military.
Moreover, this opportunity is also a good second chance for him to ask for a high price. If he doesn't take advantage of this opportunity to get something more from the Americans, Yang Zhen feels sorry for himself. Especially since the Americans agreed, but they didn't
Those things that are always put off when it comes to cashing out.
At present, according to the supply standards of the US military, apart from the Americans themselves, there is probably no other company in this now ruined world that can afford the supply. The US military’s air force plus a large supply of auxiliary personnel is undoubtedly a great asset for the Anti-Japanese Alliance.
A heavy burden. Unless something is exchanged, Yang Zhen feels sorry for those in Ximan. Sooner or later, the cow will get into their belly.
Americans like to eat beef, Yang Zhen is still aware of this. Although the output of cattle in Western Manchuria is currently controlled by the Anti-League, it will not be eaten up by these guys. But after all, it is a disadvantage for the Anti-League.
Isn't it a small price? After paying such a big price, what's the point of not recovering some of the cost?
In particular, the high-quality aviation fuel urgently needed by the Anti-Japanese War and the refining technology of high-octane gasoline are things that Yang Zhen has been spying on for a long time. Although the oil fields and crude oil smelting industry in Northeast China have been roughly completed, they can only refine
Low-grade gasoline and diesel, and high-grade aviation fuel still depend on Americans.
Yang Zhen has raised this issue of technology transfer many times, but has not received any response from the Americans. The arrival of the U.S. Army Air Force this time is a rare opportunity. With so much aviation fuel, the Americans cannot afford all of it.
I hope it will be transferred through the Soviet Union. The North Manchu base area has formed a relatively complete crude oil processing system. Although it is still relatively rudimentary, it has a certain good foundation after all.
If we take advantage of this opportunity to obtain the production technology of high-grade gasoline at this time, it will undoubtedly be a rare opportunity to improve our own oil refining industry technology. Yang Zhen must have a good talk with these two on many things.
.In addition to asking the US military to restrain their own discipline, Yang Zhen's purpose is to take advantage of this opportunity to develop more advanced technologies.
Of course, Yang Zhen knew that the Americans would not give him the production technology of the B-29 bomber and the P-51 fighter, life or death. At the same time, he knew that the jet age had arrived. This kind of aircraft using piston engines, even if it seems to be
He was advanced but still on the verge of elimination, so he did not win the title of "Longwang Shu".
Moreover, in Yang Zhen's view, there is no need to obtain the technology of these advanced aircraft at the negotiation table. As long as the Americans are stationed in Northern Manchuria and on their own territory, if they want to obtain these technologies, they should still have a chance to use their brains.
.No matter how tight Americans take precautions, there are still times when they are negligent.
Besides, the Japanese domestic air defense force is not a vegetarian. If the Americans want to complete the bombing of Japan without paying heavy losses, it is so simple. Even if they can't get it intact, some battle-damaged aircraft
, you may not be able to get it yourself.
Yang Zhen, who had his own plans in mind, was seizing the opportunity step by step when facing these two American generals. Of course, supporting the allies in their war against Japan was an unshirkable responsibility for the Anti-Japanese Alliance. Yang Zhen
He has never denied it. But he insists that the Northeast is still very poor and backward, and it is still under great pressure to bear the supply of such a large number of US troops.
Considering the price to be paid for this matter as an ally with a relatively backward economy, Yang Zhen hoped that the Americans should relax the transfer of anti-alliance technology and equipment and speed up the transfer of industrial equipment that had original commitments but has not yet been fulfilled.
Provide efficiency.
At the negotiation table, Yang Zhen pointed out that these mechanical equipment, as well as advanced production technology, are not simply needed to resist the alliance, but also reduce the logistical pressure on the Americans. If the US military's air attack on Japan can be solved within North Manchuria, the fuel required
and aerial bombs, the heavy logistical pressure on the Americans is bound to be greatly reduced.
In this way, the Americans can free up their hands and divert resources to other battlefields. Although Yang Zhen did not point it out directly at the negotiation table, he also implicitly mentioned the landing operations in Europe that the United States and Britain are currently preparing for in the European battlefield. Yang Zhen hinted that if
The US military can provide high-octane gasoline refining technology, and the Anti-Japanese Alliance can afford all the fuel needs of the US strategic bomber fleet in North Manchuria.
After several verbal exchanges at the negotiating table, these two American generals, who have a typical American military style, can be regarded as understanding what their colleagues call difficult people. Faced with these two sharp-tongued people, they are no match for them.
A man, in desperation, sent a message to Chongqing, asking the U.S. Ambassador to China for help.
After all, as soldiers, the two of them had no right to make any commitments to the requirements of the Anti-League. Fortunately, the United States acted quickly. After receiving the report forwarded from the Chongqing Embassy, it immediately appointed a new U.S. ambassador to China and flew from Chongqing.
Arrive in Yan'an to cooperate in negotiations.
The Commander-in-Chief of the US Army in China, who was supposed to come forward, was not sent by the Americans to attend the talks because of his "bad relationship" with Yang Zhen. Although the US Ambassador to China came forward, it caused serious protests from Chongqing.
, but the Americans still ordered the ambassador to arrive in Yan'an as soon as possible to participate in negotiations.
After the U.S. ambassador to China arrived in Yan'an, the central government also sent the acting chief of staff of the Military Commission to preside over the talks. After five days of heated negotiations, the two sides finally reached a general agreement in all aspects. The Anti-Japanese Alliance agreed to provide two weapons for the U.S. military.
This well-equipped airport served as a base for the U.S. Army Air Forces' bombing missions against Japan, and also provided logistical supplies for the U.S. Army's 20th Air Force stationed there.
The Americans also promised to provide high-quality aviation gasoline refining technology in the shortest possible time and send technical personnel to assist the Anti-Japanese Alliance in production. As for the technology transfer fee, the right to use the two airports will be used as an offset. At the same time, they will speed up the payment of the original commitment.
Assistance speed against alliance metallurgical equipment.
It also promised to provide some drilling rigs and oil refining equipment before the second half of 2004. It will double the production capacity of the Anti-Japanese Alliance's current oil fields and refineries, and the required costs will be offset by the Anti-Union supply of supplies to the US military. Originally, it always insisted on the existence of Macau banks.
The Americans also agreed that the Anti-Japanese Alliance would use the deposit to purchase American machinery and equipment. However, these things were not included in the U.S. aid projects.
The two American generals also promised to restrain the discipline of the 20th U.S. Army Air Force stationed in North Manchuria. If the U.S. military violates the laws of the Anti-League, the U.S. military and the Anti-League will jointly interrogate and punish them. However, the Anti-League will be responsible for
The plane was lost, and the rescue work of the US military pilots who landed in the base area of North Manchuria was carried out.
At the same time, these two generals also agreed to come forward and urge the United States to speed up the delivery of the second steelmaking plant equipment that was originally promised to the Anti-Japanese Alliance, but is now being delayed again and again. Except for the two open-hearth furnaces, the rest of the equipment has never been delivered.
Delivery work to meet the manufacturing of aerial bombs required by the US military for air strikes against Japan.
Obviously these two brothers don't know how long this war will last. But as generals, they have to consider the worst aspect. Who knows how long this war will last, but some things are still going on.
It’s better to think about it in the long run. So for Yang Zhen’s request, the two American generals nodded in agreement without thinking.
After signing the agreement, the Americans implemented it quickly. At the end of May, the first batch of 60 B-29 bombers flew directly from Kolkata over the Himalayas to the northeast. And this kind of bomber with a maximum range of more than 5,000 kilometers,
During this transition, it showed extremely excellent combat performance. It flew directly from Kolkata, India to Northern Manchuria without any refueling.
Of course, after these U.S. bombers entered Shaanxi and ended in northern Manchuria, the Anti-League's ground navigation system was also fully activated to ensure the smooth transition of their operations. The Anti-League also sent a certain number of guidance aircraft to cooperate with this large-scale U.S. military
Transition action.
As for the preparations, the Anti-League did not need to make any preparations in advance to receive these behemoths. As early as the second half of 1943, under the supervision of Yang Zhen personally, the Anti-League had successively established operations in Yanji, Mudanjiang, and Emu.
We have built an all-concrete airport that is large enough for these big guys to take off and land.
In addition to some airports used by the Anti-Japanese Alliance, the remaining four alternate airports are enough to accommodate at least 400 large bombers and some fighter jets. These US Army B-29 bombers use the airports in North Manchuria as their own airports.
The airports that were bombed against Japan do not have to scramble to accommodate these heavy bombers.
Although the detailed combat performance of this latest strategic-level bomber in the United States is not yet known. However, this aircraft showed excellent performance and ultra-long range during this transition. Except for Yang Zhen, who was somewhat disapproving
, which shocked all the leaders of the Military Commission who were in charge of the matter.
During the thousands of kilometers of flight from Kolkata, India to Jiamusi, except for a few aircraft that broke down and needed to land for repairs, these bombers were able to fly directly there in one go without any refueling in the middle. Although these transfer aircraft
, for the safety of the transition, no aerial bombs were carried, but this performance is amazing enough.
If the Americans decide that there is a need to deploy such bombers in India or the Indochina Peninsula, wouldn't the entire China, except for a few areas in the northeast and northwest, be within the combat radius of such bombers? This time the large-scale U.S. military
The transition felt somewhat like a demonstration. This made the chairman's face look a little unsightly.
Looking at the chairman's downcast expression, Yang Zhen smiled and said: "Chairman, the performance of these aircraft is indeed excellent, but there is nothing to worry about. Weapons do account for a large part of the factors that really determine the course and direction of the war.
But more important are the people who wield these weapons."
"I believe that with the wisdom and talent of the Chinese people, as well as the perseverance and courage and perseverance, we are not afraid of bloodshed and sacrifice. Even if these weapons have excellent performance, in the end they will only be useless in the face of all nations who dare to face and meet any challenge.
Could be a paper tiger."
"And please rest assured that you and the Central Committee, what they have, I guarantee that we will have it within three years at the latest. Even if the performance cannot exceed them, it will definitely not be inferior to them. To deal with this kind of bomber, although the Japanese
There may not be a way, but we still have a way. Even if we fall out with the Americans, they can't threaten us."