Chapter 1634 Sending troops to Myanmar
Roosevelt said: "What about the long-term goal?"
Stilwell said: "The long-term goal is to counterattack China, or even Japan's mainland!"
Roosevelt said: "The Chinese did not perform well in the previous wars. Can they do it?"
Stilwell said: "It depends on who leads the army. If it is someone else, I don't know, but if the leader of this army is Zhong Yi, then I believe he will do it!"
"Zhong Yi?" Roosevelt narrowed his eyes and said, "I have an impression of him."
"Yes." Stilwell said with a smile, "he has been to the United States and even visited the White House."
"He is also a bestselling writer and has made a lot of money from us." Roosevelt smiled, and then his expression became extremely serious again, saying, "General Stilwell, I must remind you that the next decision will likely determine the life and death of the United States. Do you really think Zhong Yi can take on the burden of holding Japan?"
"Yes." Stilwell said without hesitation, "as long as he is given enough assistance, he can do it!"
"Okay." Roosevelt nodded and said, "So, what kind of assistance do we need to give?"
Marshall said: "Stilwell means that the logistics of this army is best borne by us!"
"The United States is responsible for the logistics of this army?" Roosevelt said, "How many troops will this army have? If it exceeds 500,000 people, it will probably be difficult. You know, our Pacific fleet has been eliminated. Now that we have to transport military supplies from the United States to Southeast Asia, we need to detour the Cape of Good Hope in Africa and cross the Indian Ocean. The distance is too far, and it will take too long to be easily attacked by the Japanese Navy."
Stilwell frowned and said, "I'm afraid I still need a 500,000 troops."
"That's a little trouble," said Roosevelt. "It's hard to guarantee the logistics of such a huge army. No, if the army is in the United States, or in Europe, it's not a problem at all, but if it's in the battlefield in Southeast Asia, it's very difficult, what should I do?"
At this time, Marshall said: "Then let's reduce the troops first, how about 200,000?"
"If the logistics of an army of 200,000 people is guaranteed, it will not be a big problem." Roosevelt nodded and said, "Then let me know the National Government like this. I remember that their Foreign Minister was in New York? Telling Minister Song that the United States could aid China through a loan loan bill, but we have one condition."
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Almost at the same time, President Chang was also holding a meeting.
The theme of the meeting was the subsequent changes in the world situation and how the National Government should respond.
Zhong Yi was also one of the senior generals of the National Government at this time, so he was fortunate to attend such a staff meeting.
At the door of Yunxiu Tower, Zhong Yi had just jumped out of the car and met an old acquaintance, Feng Yuxiang, who had a good cooperation during the battle in Wuhan.
"Zi Ren, it's really not easy to meet you."
Feng Yuxiang came up and gave Zhong Yi a big bear hug.
Zhong Yi could only return the same bear hug and patted Feng Yuxiang on the shoulder.
Perhaps because of his unemployment for many years, Feng Yuxiang now has no longer the prestige he had as the leader of the Northwest Army, and he looks like the most ordinary fat old man.
However, from the following conversation, it can be seen that this man still has ambitions.
"Do you know Zi Ren? The US government has replied and agreed to the aid."
"But the Americans have put forward another condition, asking us to send troops to Myanmar."
"The Americans not only asked us to send troops to Myanmar, but also clearly stated that the troops should not be less than 200,000. It's so fucking that the Americans' hands are too long."
"Two hundred thousand people, that's a war zone."
"The Americans also meant to form a Myanmar war zone and accept the command of the Chinese war zone."
"The implication is that we, China, and the United States, will pay for money and food, and the two families will work together to fight the Japanese!"
"Oh, by the way, Zi Ren, you are now a serious general, and your military achievements are brilliant enough. If you are interested in competing for the commander-in-chief of this Myanmar war zone, I will definitely support you!"
From Feng Yuxiang's words, we can see that this man is obviously testing.
To put it bluntly, this old guy also wanted to compete for the commander-in-chief of the Myanmar War Zone. Not only that, this guy also wanted him to serve as his chief of staff as he did during the Battle of Wuhan.
If it was the past, it would have been true.
But this time the situation is different from before.
This time, Feng Yuxiang proposed this, obviously had some ideas.
Obviously, if Feng Yuxiang became the commander-in-chief of the Myanmar War Zone this time, he would probably not be able to obey his chief of staff like he did during the Wuhan Battle. If he might do it well, the two of them would start to do it.
So, this time Zhong Yi will never put a mother-in-law on his head again.
This is not for personal addiction or something, nor for not trusting others. Instead, other people really cannot take on this important task except for him, a time traveler!
Because, the commander and commander of the Myanmar War Zone is really not that easy to be!
On the surface, the commander and commander of the Myanmar War Zone were all good at everything. They could not only obtain manpower from the country, but also weapons, equipment and military supplies from the United States. Even the United Kingdom would provide them with assistance, but in actual operations, it was not the same at all.
In another time and space, the Chinese Expeditionary Force that first went to Myanmar was defeated by this!
In this time and space, if the Chinese Expeditionary Force does not want to repeat this mistake, it must be tough, not only tough against Japan, but also tough against the United States and the British army!
Apart from being tough, you can’t tear your face!
The scale is really hard to grasp.
So, it’s not that Zhong Yi looked down on Feng Yuxiang, but that this old warlord really couldn’t grasp the right measure.
He thought this in his heart, but Zhong Yi did not say it explicitly, but said with a smile: "Okay, since the old commander is interested, then the humble official will naturally support him!"
Although he did not agree with Feng Yuxiang, he didn't need to be the evil man.
Because Principal Chang was not even inferior to Feng Yuxiang.
Therefore, no matter who President Chang wants to serve as the commander-in-chief of the Myanmar War Zone, it is impossible for Feng Yuxiang to serve as the leader.
Feng Yuxiang thought Zhong Yi was really supportive, so he patted Zhong Yi on the shoulder hard, and then the two walked into the conference room one by one.
But unexpectedly, Principal Chang arrived early.
Seeing Zhong Yi and Feng Yuxiang come in together, Principal Chang's face turned gloomy again.
Chapter completed!