Cross the Songhu battlefield and rise to become the most powerful warlord

Chapter 808: Defense Zone Exchange

808 defense zone interchange

"This one……"

After hearing Ye Qingshan's straightforward words, Chen Cheng was unable to answer.

In fact, Chen Cheng also knew that the headquarters had asked He Yingqin to take over Xue Yue's position as the front-line commander and command the main force of the Central Army in southern Hunan.

The move of heading south at any time is intended to put pressure on Ye Qingshan.

Force Ye Qingshan to make concessions in this negotiation with him.

But at the moment, it seems that Ye Qingshan simply looks down on He Yingqin.

Although Ye Qingshan's words were arrogant, they were also irrefutable facts.

Chen Cheng did not even dare to hope that with He Yingqin's command ability, he could command 42 central troops to defeat Ye Qingshan's nd Army.

Even though Ye Qingshan’s 42nd Army had just ended a fierce battle with the Japanese in Guangdong Province at this time, suffering heavy losses.

But Chen Cheng knew very well that the main force of Ye Qingshan's 42nd Army had not suffered too many casualties.

If a real fight breaks out, it’s hard to say who will win or lose.

"I'm thinking about something."

Chen Cheng threw away the random thoughts in his mind.

"What's the point of fighting? We absolutely cannot fight.

This is the purpose for which I came here.”

Chen Cheng looked at Ye Qingshan again and said sincerely: "Brother Ye, I know He Yingqin can't beat you.

But things can't be calculated that way.

I will never allow any war to happen between the two of you.

This is also the main purpose of coming to see you.

Otherwise, any losses suffered by your 42nd Army or the Central Army will be losses of our anti-Japanese forces.

It will only benefit the Japanese. I believe in Brother Ye's awareness.

I will never let this happen.”

"So, Commander Chen.

Didn’t I just agree to your first request?

I have no intention of going to war with the Central Army.

Otherwise, what should I do if I agree to your first request? "

Ye Qingshan put away his cold expression, looked at Chen Cheng, and said with a smile.

He understood Chen Cheng's intentions, and he would not fight this battle.

Even if he was wronged, he was willing to accept it, just because everything was for the overall situation of the War of Resistance.

However, Ye Qingshan also has his own requirements.

Ye Qingshan has been dealing with the group of old men in the headquarters for several years, and he knows their temperaments too well.

They are all a group of guys who bully the weak and fear the strong.

Ye Qingshan can make some concessions for the overall situation of the war of resistance.

But he can't just give in blindly, otherwise these people will think he is weak and easy to bully.

"Commander Chen, I can agree to your first request.

But I also have my own requirements.”

"Right, this is you, Ye Qingshan.

I knew you had more to say.

You are not the kind of person who would suffer losses easily.

If you really have no demands, then you should agree to hand over Guangdong Province to the Central Army.

That's what I'm worried about.

I'm worried that you're just trying to please me now and you have no intention of doing this at all.

Now that you say you still have requirements, I feel relieved.

Tell me what you want."

After hearing Ye Qingshan say that he also had a request, Chen Cheng immediately smiled and breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing Chen Cheng like this, Ye Qingshan couldn't help but find it funny. Chen Cheng really knew his temper very well.

Then, Ye Qingshan said without disguising: "For the sake of the overall situation, I, Ye Qingshan, and our 42nd Army can make sacrifices.

The seaport in Guangdong Province can be handed over to the Central Army.

But I cannot let this battle see tens of thousands of my soldiers die in vain.

I have to give them an explanation.

Otherwise, if I really handed over Guangdong Province for nothing, the soldiers under my command would be confused.

Therefore, Guangdong Province can be given to the Central Army, but it must be done through a rotation of troops.”

"Change of defense?"

“Yes, it’s a switch.

I don't want Guangdong Province anymore, but the headquarters must order all the troops in Fujian Province to withdraw.

The defense of Fujian Province will be handed over to our 42nd Army Group.

This way, I can at least have an explanation for my subordinates when I return.”

"This……"

Chen Cheng didn't expect Ye Qingshan to make this request.

Ye Qingshan looked at him quietly, waiting for Chen Cheng's answer.

In exchanging Guangdong Province for Fujian Province, Ye Qingshan was actually at a disadvantage. It goes without saying which of the two provinces is more valuable.

If the other party is not willing to pay even this price, then he will just want to use the so-called consideration of the overall situation to pressure him.

Ye Qingshan would not tolerate these villains.

Everyone asks him to consider the overall situation, so why don't they consider the overall situation themselves?

This negotiation can only go forward if mutual concessions are made.

At the same time, this is also a test from Ye Qingshan, as there are more important things to discuss later.

If Ye Qingshan couldn't agree on this first point, he wouldn't go on at all.

Fortunately, after only a moment, Chen Cheng nodded: "Okay, Brother Ye, I agree to your condition."

"Commander Chen, don't you need to consult with the headquarters?"

Ye Qingshan asked.

"Haha, don't worry, Brother Ye.

Since I have been granted full authority for this negotiation, I do have this power.

If I can't make the decision on this matter.

Then there is no need for me to come and see you."

Chen Cheng said confidently.

"In that case, it's settled then."

"it is good."

Both of them were very happy and satisfied.

Fujian Province has always been isolated, and its connection with the main defense zone of the National Army in the west has always been intermittent.

This place is really not that important to the National Army. Unless the command is full of fools, they will not agree to exchange it for the strategic location of Guangdong Province.

But for Ye Qingshan, Fujian Province is of greater value.

After all, it was connected to his base in southern Zhejiang.

The Guangdong Province was cut off.

It’s a good thing to change it, so that Ye Qingshan’s territories in southern Zhejiang and Fujian Province will be connected.

With this good start, both Chen Cheng and Ye Qingshan had an idea in their minds.

Knowing that both parties are sincere, the more important negotiations later will be easier to conduct.

Then, the two sat down, Chen Cheng poured a cup of tea for Ye Qingshan, and then said in a deep voice: "Brother Ye,

What I just told you about is just an appetizer.

That's not the main reason why I came to see you.

Actually, the main purpose of my coming to see you this time is...

I want to persuade you to resume your post as the commander of the expeditionary force.

Moreover, I hope that you can lead the main force of your 42nd Army back to Burma, join forces with Stilwell's Allies, and attack the Japanese in Southeast Asia.

Are you willing? "

After Chen Cheng finished speaking, he looked straight at Ye Qingshan, eagerly waiting for Ye Qingshan's answer.

Ye Qingshan raised his cup to drink tea, but when he heard Chen Cheng say that, the cup stopped at his mouth.

After being stunned for two seconds, Ye Qingshan took a sip of tea and slowly put the teacup back.

On the surface, Ye Qingshan seemed calm, but deep down, he admired Chen Cheng very much.

The other party actually planned a way out for him in advance.

And this way out was exactly the same as what Ye Qingshan had planned himself.

This shows that the other party really thought carefully and found a way for Ye Qingshan and the command to coexist in this seemingly desperate situation.