newbobooks Chapter 576: Title and Honor
Chapter 576: Title and Honor
576Conferment of titles and honors
“By the way, there’s one more thing.
Currently, the daily oil production of the only two oil refineries in our country is too low.
We need a batch of new oil refining equipment, you see..."
“No problem, hold on to me.
I'll take care of it.
I contacted my father-in-law's company and asked him to deliver a batch of oil refining equipment at cost price."
"That's great.
Otherwise, when I go back this time, those guys from the Ministry of Industry will still bother me.”
Chen Cheng was also very happy when he heard Ye Qingshan agree to this matter so readily.
Although, they can also ask the Americans to solve this problem.
But you will definitely not be able to get the cost price given by Ye Qingshan.
Moreover, the efficiency is too slow.
The reason why Ye Qingshan agreed so readily was that, on the one hand, he really wanted to help the government increase its oil refining capacity.
On the other hand, Ye Qingshan also planned to build his own refinery in Lashio.
So, Ye Qingshan sent a telegram to his father on the other side of the ocean last night.
Ask him to purchase several sets of the latest oil refining equipment in the name of the group and send them over.
It’s easy to bring a set for Chen Cheng and the others.
The next day, Stilwell held a celebration meeting in the Expeditionary Force camp to celebrate the victory.
Among them, the ceremony of Ye Qingshan's promotion to the rank of Second-Class General became the highlight of the celebration.
Not only Ye Qingshan, but dozens of officers of all ranks above the rank of major in the expeditionary force were promoted.
Therefore, this promotion ceremony was on a grand scale.
At the beginning, Ye Qingshan and Chen Cheng were the first to award new military ranks and various medals of honor to the officers who were promoted one by one.
Finally, it was Ye Qingshan's turn.
"Chen, let me confer the honor on Ye with you."
Stilwell came over and said to Chen Cheng.
"No problem at all."
Chen Cheng said with a smile.
Because Chen Cheng knew that in addition to being the commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces in Southeast Asia, Stilwell actually had another identity.
That is the Chief of Staff of the Huaxia Theater, who is nominally the second-in-command of the Huaxia Theater.
There was actually no problem with him awarding Ye Qingshan a title and honor.
So, the two most influential people at the scene went on stage to present titles and medals to Ye Qingshan.
Chen Cheng personally removed the rank of lieutenant general from Ye Qingshan's shoulders and replaced it with the rank of lieutenant general.
Ye Qingshan salutes!
Then, it was Stilwell next to him who came over.
Stilwell put the three medals in his hand on Ye Qingshan's chest.
They are the highest honor medal awarded by the Supreme Command, the Medal of National Glory.
There is also the 'Medal of Honor' awarded by the Americans, which is the highest medal of honor in the United States.
And finally, the British awarded Ye Qingshan the "Star of Burma" medal.
That’s right, the British also awarded Ye Qingshan a medal. These so-called "gentlemen" still have some face.
The United States has awarded Ye Qingshan a medal, so it is not easy for them to not award one.
Moreover, the British top leaders were well aware that they would have to cooperate with the expeditionary force and deal with Ye Qingshan.
It's not good for the relationship between the two sides to become too strained.
"Ye, congratulations!"
Stilwell said to Ye Qingshan with a smile.
"Thank you, Commander-in-Chief."
Ye Qingshan salutes!
Wow!
The many expeditionary officers and soldiers below burst into warm applause.
In this battle, Ye Qingshan commanded the expeditionary force to completely annihilate the Japanese 15th Army and killed nearly 100,000 Japanese soldiers, achieving an unprecedented victory.
Not only did he pull the expeditionary force back from the brink of defeat, but he also achieved such great military feats.
It can be said that Ye Qingshan won the support of all officers and soldiers of the expeditionary force.
After the ceremony of awarding ranks and medals, it is time for the officers and soldiers to celebrate.
Ye Qingshan did not join his men in the celebration, but sat alone with Stilwell, Chen Cheng and others, drinking and chatting.
Because today was a special day, Stilwell made an exception and was allowed to drink a small amount of alcohol in the barracks.
"General Stilwell, congratulations on receiving the Medal of Honor as well."
Ye Qingshan raised his glass to congratulate Stilwell.
It turned out that the Allied Headquarters also awarded Stilwell the Medal of Honor in recognition of his achievements.
"Haha, we are happy together."
Stilwell was in a good mood.
Although the process of this battle was tortuous, the final result was good.
It was also because of the great victory in this battle that he gained recognition from senior officials at the Allied Headquarters.
Make his position in the Allied Forces more stable.
"By the way, I heard that the German army attacked France?"
A moment later, Ye Qingshan asked Stilwell about this matter.
After hearing this, Stilwell's face looked unhappy.
Chen Cheng, Luo Zhuoying and others beside him also looked at Stilwell, waiting for Stilwell's answer.
They are also very concerned about the war in Europe.
After all, they are allies at this time, and the war in Europe will also affect the national army.
"Hey!"
Stilwell sighed and was too lazy to say anything.
Ye Qingshan certainly understood why Stilwell had that expression.
According to the time, Ye Qingshan knew that there were nearly three million German troops rampaging in France at this time.
More than three million Allied troops were scattered.
It is now late May, and only a few days are left until France's complete surrender.
Stilwell was too embarrassed to speak, but Stilwell's adjutant next to him.
He showed an angry expression and cursed: "Those romantic French people are completely vulnerable to the German offensive.
The Maginot Line, which they were so proud of, did not work at all.
The Germans bypassed the Maginot Line, and now the Allied First Army, hundreds of thousands of men, was surrounded near Dunkirk.
The situation in France is critical.”
As soon as Adjutant Stilwell finished speaking, Chen Cheng and others were also shocked.
Luo Zhuoying and others nearby showed expressions of disbelief.
In their impression, Britain and France are still the old powers.
Although Germany is also considered a great power, in people's impression, it is not as strong as Britain and France.
As a result, the Allied forces of more than three million people led by Britain and France were defeated by the German army so quickly?
Sure enough, the war situation in Europe did not have much impact on me.
Or continue to develop in the old way.
After hearing this, Ye Qingshan took a sip of red wine. He was not as shocked as Chen Cheng and others.
"So the Allies are going to be defeated in France?"
“The situation is likely to be irreversible.”
Stilwell nodded.
Stilwell obviously didn't want to say more on this topic. After a moment of silence, he moved on to other topics.
A few hours later, the celebration ended.
"Qingshan, I will be returning home tomorrow.
The High Command may transfer you away from the expeditionary force later.
You have to be mentally prepared.”
Chen Cheng did not hide this from Ye Qingshan.
"I see."
Ye Qingshan nodded.
He had already guessed that if the expeditionary force was really expanded to 300,000 people.
There was no way the headquarters would let him command these 300,000 people.
Unless, Ye Qingshan had previously accepted the "recruitment" plan proposed by Chen Cheng.
But unfortunately, Ye Qingshan refused.
In this case, the new commander of the expeditionary force must be replaced.
Just change it, the war is over anyway.
Ye Qingshan was also preparing to return to his base in two days.
Myanmar will usher in a long period of peace.
(The war in Burma is over, please give me some gifts!)