The Northeastern Army still has troops fighting on the domestic frontline battlefield. According to the intelligence they sent to Larong, Marshal Zhang and Wu Keren also have an understanding of the decline in the Japanese army's combat effectiveness. This is naturally a good thing for the Northeastern Army, which has a bloody feud with the Japanese army. Just considering that the troops now have no chance to return to the domestic battlefield, and even survival has become a problem, this good thing is like a castle in the air. Although it is very eye-catching, the distance is so far away, which only whets their appetite and increases the number of troops. Just to relieve their hunger,
Wu Keren smiled bitterly: "Commander-in-Chief, we also understand what you said. If there is a chance, we are willing to rush to the front line of the Anti-Japanese War now, even if the entire army is killed in battle, only in this way can we Let's wash away the shame of retreating without a fight. However, our survival is now a problem. Commander-in-Chief, you have been very kind to our Northeastern Army and you are considered our benefactor. I will speak frankly. You see Can you let us retreat to Guangxi to rest first and let us fill our bellies first? Don't worry, we will never eat and drink for free. Aren't the Japanese troops confronting your army in southwest Jiangxi? The war there will be left to us. , we guarantee that as long as the Northeast Army is here, the Japanese army will not be able to advance even an inch..."
Before he could finish his words, Jiang Huangyong interrupted him rudely: "Commander Wu, you guys have a really good idea. Do you know how much we paid to get Guangxi?"
Wu Keren's face, which was originally white and rosy, turned dark immediately after hearing these words. Ouyang Yun quickly interrupted and shouted: "Xiao Jiang, you can't say that." He then said to Wu Keren: "The young marshal and I are Brothers, your army and ours are also like-minded brother armies. When your army encounters difficulties, we naturally cannot stand by and watch. However, why do you have to go to Guangxi? You can rest and recuperate in Myanmar."
"Commander-in-Chief, we just came to ask for your help because we couldn't stay in Larong any longer. If Guangxi is not available, we can also go to Zhejiang. I heard that the Japanese army fought very fiercely in Zhejiang..."
Ouyang Yun and Jiang Huangyong looked at each other with smiles on their faces. When Wu Keren saw their smiles, his heart pounded and he couldn't say anything else.
Ouyang Yun said sternly: "Commander Wu, is this what the Young Marshal meant? It makes me so sad. In the eyes of the Young Marshal, am I, Ouyang Yun, such a snobbish person? If I don't talk about our feelings, I am just targeting the Northeast. The army is our Chinese army, and there is no way I would add insult to injury at this time." At this point, he paused, thought for a moment and said, "Our Chinese army's expedition to Southeast Asia is to help the local government resist the Japanese invasion. From this point of view, the local government should at least supply us with grain and grass, haven't you requisitioned grain from the local government?"
"Myanmar is now the territory of the British. The local government listens to the British and refuses to provide us with supplies. How can we still rob it?" Wu Keren smiled bitterly.
"Why can't you grab it? Hehe, to be honest with Commander Wu, except for the initial shipment of a batch of food, our student expeditionary force has never been bothered by this matter since then." Ouyang Yun said: "Whether it's Vietnam or Laos, it's the same. Or Burma, which has been a vassal of China since ancient times. From this perspective, it is our duty to send troops to help them resist the Japanese army. So, is it logical for them to provide us with supplies? This thing does not work. "Nan, Commander Wu, when you go back, I suggest you go see Commander Chu of our First Expeditionary Army, he is very knowledgeable in this regard."
Wu Keren's heart moved, and then asked: "As you said, food can be provided locally, but how to supply ammunition? Basically, except for Thailand, Southeast Asian countries do not have their own arsenals, and they also lack relevant equipment and technology, and there is no ammunition. It’s useless no matter how hard you try to supply supplies.”
"I can help you solve this problem, but one thing is, what is your army's positioning for the future? Commander Wu, I don't say secret words in front of you. By now, you should see that the defeat of the Japanese invaders is inevitable. Well, this world war will eventually end. At that time, the world structure will inevitably be reshuffled. To put it bluntly, it is easy for the Northeast Army to come out and it will be difficult to return. If, I say if, you are not welcome in the country by then What will you do if you go back? I think the young marshal must have considered this."
Wu Keren remembered the information Jiang Huangyong had revealed to him before, and when he combined the two, his heart started to beat wildly, and he asked in a hoarse voice: "What does the Commander-in-Chief mean, if this day comes, the Xue Bing Army will not do it?" Welcome us back."
Ouyang Yun shook his head: "It's not a matter of not being welcome, it's a matter of limited ability. I'm afraid it won't be our turn to speak when the time comes."
Wu Keren deliberately retorted: Just leave Guangxi or Zhejiang to us at will. However, he felt that there was something wrong in Ouyang Yun's words, so he swallowed them again and asked instead: "Does the Commander-in-Chief have any good suggestions? "
Ouyang Yun stared at him and said slowly: "Commander Wu, are you familiar with history? You should know that the countries in Southeast Asia have been vassal states of China since ancient times. Of course, the general trend in the world now is national independence. In the past, the matter of all nations coming to Korea is no longer the case. It may have happened, but as a responsible regional power, I think our country still has the responsibility to take care of the small neighboring countries, what do you think?"
Wu Keren was horrified. The Northeast Army had fallen to this point. Marshal Zhang and others had realized that they had to find a way out even if they had to sacrifice part of their troops to serve as cannon fodder for the cadet army. However, who would have expected that Ouyang Yun would actually fight this idea,,
What a big tone, what a big ambition, what a deep calculation,
Wu Keren took a deep breath, his voice became hoarse, and asked: "Does the commander-in-chief want our Northeast Army to guard the southwest border for the country?"
"You are wrong. I have no authority to command your army. This is just a suggestion. Since the defeat of the Japanese invaders is inevitable, the Europeans and Americans should have the final say in the future. Commander Wu, I want you to We should have not forgotten the humiliation of the Opium War. There is no eternal friendship between countries. The Japanese can attack the southwest of our country from Vietnam and Burma, and Europe and the United States can do the same. Instead of being caught by Europe and the United States, we Why not plan ahead and take advantage of your inherent advantages to seize the initiative."
"Let me think about it, Commander-in-Chief, your idea is really, really true," Wu Keren said, "It's true." For a long time, he couldn't find the right words to continue.
Ouyang Yun smiled and said, "Don't you think I'm a bit boastful?"
"No, no, it's just that the matter is so big that I, I can't get a full picture of it right now."
"Take my words to the young marshal. After all, this is just a suggestion from me. If the Northeast Army intends to share the country's worries, I promise to solve your army's ammunition supply problem."