newbobooks Chapter 129: Conversation on the Future War Situation (3)
Chapter 129: Conversation on the Future War Situation (3)
Zheng Dongguo and Sun Liren couldn't help but smile at each other, because they knew Chiang's habits of employing people, and important positions like deputy commander of the theater would not usually fall on either of them. However, when they heard Mountbatten's next words, a storm suddenly surged in their hearts.
Mountbatten went on to say, "Stilwell is discussing with the Chairman about the two parties putting aside their past grievances and deepening cooperation. The current situation in the Soviet Union is worrying. The Allies plan to quickly arm the Chinese army and hope that China will send troops to participate in the Soviet battlefield!"
This news shocked Zheng Dongguo and Sun Liren. Well aware of the long-standing animosity between the two parties and the President's personal wishes, they harbored serious doubts about Stilwell's ability to persuade them. Furthermore, given the decades-long territorial disputes between the Soviet Union and China, resolving this complex situation with a few words proved difficult.
That night, Huang Wei and several other brothers got together for a rare occasion. After traveling through time and space and going through bloody battles, they finally acquired basic abilities, which had already created a butterfly effect that could drive historical change.
Huang Wei sighed, "It's a pity that Qin Shi, Cong Wu, Liu Wu (Liu Molong), and Luo Bing are not here. It's a rare opportunity for the brothers to reunite!"
Kuang Zhengqi said, "Cong Wu and Liu Wu are in the northeast, clearing the way to northern Burma. Qin Shi and Luo Bing are still fighting hard in the mountains of northern Burma. It's really not easy for the brothers to reunite."
Pu Zhengsong said: "There will be opportunities. As long as we eliminate the Japanese and realize our ideals, it won't be a problem for the brothers to get together every day."
Yang Hong was somewhat melancholy. He said calmly, "According to what Old Wei said, and the information provided by Mountbatten that Old Sun relayed, I'm afraid that my brothers and I will go our separate ways. Boss, we'd like to hear your opinion."
All the brothers looked at Huang Wei, and Huang Wei said, "Why are you looking at me? Kuang Lao Er has a lot of ideas, so listen to him. If the brothers agree, I'll make the final decision!"
Kuang Zhengqi rolled his eyes at Huang Wei and said in his heart: You, the boss, always take advantage of opportunities. So what if I say it? It was your idea.
Kuang Zhengqi didn't argue with the boss and said, "My going to North Africa is basically a done deal. Yang Hong's joining the Pacific battlefield is probably also a foregone conclusion. Now we have to consider which of our brothers will stay to lead Southeast Asia affairs. This is our foundation for the future."
Pu Zhengsong said: "Since the eldest brother is here, he will be the boss. My second brother and I will go to North Africa, Cai Yong and Yang Hong will go to the Pacific Ocean, and the other brothers will join the eldest brother. It should be no problem to conquer Southeast Asia!"
Kuang waved his hands, shook his head, and said, "The boss is too ambitious. It's impossible for him to stay, and he can't stay. Besides, all parties won't let him stay. I estimate that the boss will be transferred back to China soon. If he really wants to go to the Soviet Union, I think the boss must seize this opportunity. This is a chance to gain the greatest benefits for the flower-growing family, and he can't miss it!"
The brothers nodded silently. Kuang Zhengqi's analysis was undoubtedly correct. No matter how you looked at it, Huang Wei couldn't stay in Southeast Asia, even after conquering it. Furthermore, if the Chinese government and the Soviet Union really reached an agreement, Huang Wei's decision to go to the Soviet battlefield would undoubtedly be the right one.
Huang Wei didn't hesitate and said immediately: "Then let Qin Shi stay. We can take this opportunity to merge Qin Shi's guerrilla column with the overseas Chinese column to form the Southeast Asian Chinese Self-Defense Army, gain recognition from the Allies, and finally achieve our ultimate goal!"
Kuang Zhengqi nodded, agreeing with the boss Huang Wei's opinion. He added, "So, Liu Wu and the boss, Luo Bing and Qin Shi, stay with the 200th Division from Wu. We must defend the 600th Regiment, our Whampoa Military Academy!"
Kuang Zhengqi's words resonated with everyone. When everyone nodded in agreement, Cai Yong said, "Who cares? I've said a word, do it!"
As expected, history had a butterfly effect. The two parties quickly reached a consensus. One side quickly carried out rectification, sending some internationalists to the Soviet Union to serve as part of the Red Army. The other side also began to eliminate the influence of local forces and began to nationalize the army. With the help of the United States, the Chinese and Soviets reached an agreement on the Northern Territory Plan. After the war, some of the lost lands of the Chinese would be returned to their motherland. At the same time, with the support of the United States, the joint forces of the two parties began training. According to the agreement, the Chinese would gradually send one million troops to join the Soviet Union in the fight against fascism!
In July 1943, the long-awaited Battle of Guadalcanal in the South Pacific erupted. During this period, the US Navy, leveraging its robust manufacturing capabilities, commissioned several new aircraft carriers and numerous warships and aircraft to the Pacific Fleet. In particular, the F7F Hellcat, P-6 Mustang, and F51U Corsair, designed to counter the Japanese Zero fighters, entered service in large numbers. The US crushed the Japanese Combined Fleet in terms of carriers, warships, and aircraft. In the Second Battle of Leyte Gulf, the US destroyed several Japanese aircraft carriers and auxiliary warships, wiping out the elite Japanese air force that had supported their dominance in the Pacific. Even more intriguing, two landing support ships, primarily equipped with rocket launchers, encountered the massive Japanese battleship Musashi during their voyage. Mistaking the two support ships for transports, they attempted to capture them. The Musashi was subsequently attacked at close range by the two ships. The massive, barrage of rockets immediately shattered the Musashi's surface, and the following submarines ultimately sent it plunging into the sea!
The sinking of the Musashi marked the end of Japan's maritime supremacy. The Allied Navy seized the opportunity to pursue the victory, defeating most of the Japanese Combined Fleet and gaining absolute control of the air and sea over Guadalcanal.
A new 113th Division, expanded from the former 113th Brigade of the Allied First Army, joined the Battle of Guadalcanal under the cover of US landing transports and escort aircraft carriers. They will be under the command of US Marine Corps Commander MacArthur, and will work together with the US Marine Corps 2nd Division to capture Guadalcanal and annihilate the Japanese troops entrenched on Guadalcanal, mainly the 38th Division of the Japanese Army.
At the same time, the Allied Second Army, expanded with the former 114th and New 1st Brigades and the British 7th Tank Division, set sail from Calcutta, embarking on an expedition to North Africa. Huang Wei and Yang Hong personally traveled to Calcutta to bid farewell to Kuang Zhengqi and Pu Zhengsong. Kuang was appointed Deputy Commander of the Second Army, effectively serving as Acting Commander due to the injury of Commander Sun Liren. Pu Zhengsong was appointed Commander of the New 114th Division (formerly the 114th Brigade). With the exception of the New 28th Division (formerly the New 1st Brigade), which was a mechanized infantry division, the New 114th Division and the 7th Division were both heavily armored divisions. The army possessed nearly 500 tanks and tank destroyers of various types, including the M5A1 light tank, the M6A1 heavy tank, and the M6B1 Hunter destroyer, which made their debut on the battlefield. These and their subsequent upgraded models would be the nemesis of German tanks, becoming the undisputed armored backbone of the Allied forces!