Zhong Yi's proposal did solve the United States' urgent need.

Because just before Stilwell sent a telegram to Washington, US President Roosevelt was convening Secretary of State Hull and other military and political officials to hold an emergency meeting.

There was only one topic at the meeting, and it was necessary to increase the assistance to the Allied forces.

Because at the same time when the Japanese army swept across Southeast Asia, the German army also strengthened its offensive against the Soviet Union and Africa. For a time, the situation in the Soviet Union was in jeopardy, and the Allied forces were also defeated on the African battlefield.

Although the United States has participated in the war, the Allies are already on the verge of collapse on all battlefields in the world.

Although the industrial machinery in the United States has been fully started and is working overtime to produce weapons and equipment, facing the tight battlefields, facing the continuous requests for help from the Soviet Union, Britain and China, I still feel a little overwhelmed because the demand for military supplies on each battlefield is too large and consumption is too fast!

"Mr. President, at least eight thousand cannons are needed on the Soviet battlefield!"

"Mr. President, the UK needs us to provide at least five thousand aircraft!"

"Mr. President, China needs us to provide at least two thousand cannons!"

"Mr. President, at least half a million troops are needed to invest in the African battlefield!"

The consultants on both sides of the conference table raised one digital newspaper after another, and Roosevelt felt extremely impressed.

At this moment, another secretary walked in with a telegram. Roosevelt instinctively waved his hand, meaning that he didn't want to read these bad news again, but the beautiful female secretary insisted on handing it over.

Roosevelt could only accept the telegram reluctantly, but after reading it, his expression suddenly became excited.

"This is a good idea." Roosevelt handed the telegram to Secretary of State Hull, who was beside him, and said, "There are already eliminated production capacity in China. For the US government, these are outdated and backward production capacity, but they are still useful for other countries and regions."

"We can completely transfer this part of the eliminated production capacity to other areas."

"In this way, the production and transportation pressures undertaken by the United States can be greatly reduced."

"And building industrial bases in various areas can greatly improve utilization efficiency."

"Call back to Stilwell immediately. Even if we agree with his request, we will move one large steel plant, power plant and refining plant as soon as possible to go to northern Myanmar. Oh, by the way, there is also an arsenal. First move a medium arsenal and at least build two production lines for rifles and machine guns."

"With a year, we will strive to produce aircraft, tanks and cannons."

"As for warships, let's forget it, the shipyard's requirements are too harsh."

"Let them count the other industries first, as long as they are built with conditions in northern Myanmar, they will be satisfied!"

Hull and several ministers next to him quickly took out their notebooks to record. This was their duty, and when they returned, they had to arrange for people to do it.

...

In the headquarters war room.

Stilwell said excitedly: "His Excellency the President said that we should first build a large steel plant, a large thermal power plant and a large oil refining plant."

"Oh, by the way, there is also a medium-sized arsenal."

"We have to count the other industries first."

"Zhong, let's count what industries are needed?"

Zhong Yi said without hesitation: "The food processing factory must have one."

"Yes, the food processing factory." Stilwell picked up his pen and wrote down the food processing factory in his notebook.

Zhong Yi thought about it and said, "The clothing factory also needs it, but the production of clothing needs cloth, so the textile factory also needs it. The textile factory needs machinery and equipment. It is best to build another machine tool manufacturer!"

"It's OK," Stilwell said while recording, "As far as I know, there are many machine tool manufacturers in the United States that cannot survive. Just find one to move here."

Zhong Yi said again: "Pharmaceutical factories are also indispensable."

"Yes, there are pharmaceutical factories." Stilwell continued to record.

Zhong Yi also said: "The tractor factory will also move one of them. In this way, if the production line is slightly improved, you can immediately switch to the production of tanks. There is no need to even specifically relocate the tank factory in the future."

"Yes, tractor factory." Stilwell nodded and said, "the tractors produced can also be used for agricultural farming, which can improve the productivity of agriculture in northern Myanmar."

"Trucks can also be produced," said Zhong Yi. "From then, the trucks required for the entire Asian battlefield will not have to be transported from the United States from all over the world, and can be directly provided by northern Myanmar."

Zhong Yi continued: "Then it's the aircraft manufacturer."

"This is too difficult," Stilwell said, "No hurry."

"No, the aircraft manufacturing plant must be built first!" Zhong Yi shook his head flatly and said, "Without the support of the Air Force, it will be difficult for northern Myanmar to defend, so the aircraft factory must be built first!"

"You said it seems to be right." Stilwell immediately changed his mind and nodded, "I will fight for His Excellency the President."

"The end is the production line of the arsenal." Zhong Yi said, "A sheep is to drive, and a group of sheep is to drive. Since we have decided to move the production line of rifles, machine guns and bullets, why not just move the artillery production line? Isn't it easier to move it once? And it is more efficient!"

Stilwell frowned and said, "Zhong, I can understand your mood, but industrial construction is not as easy as you think. It cannot be achieved overnight. It needs to be done step by step!"

"I understand this!" Zhong Yi nodded and said, "Under normal circumstances, industrial construction needs to be taken step by step, but isn't the situation special now? Time is endless! The sooner the industrial base in northern Myanmar is built, the more military supplies it can provide, the greater the chance we will win the entire Myanmar battle!"

After pausing, Zhong Yi continued: "The sooner the counterattack can be launched in the Southeast Asian battlefield and even the entire Asian battlefield. If the Asian battlefield can win as soon as possible, the industrial base in northern Myanmar can even support other battlefields! For example, it will transport materials to the African and European battlefields in turn."

...

When Stilwell received a telegram, the White House meeting was not over yet.

After reading Stilwell's telegram, Roosevelt said deeply: "Stilwell is right. The sooner the industrial base in northern Myanmar is built, the more military supplies it can provide, the more beneficial it will be to the entire Southeast Asia and even Asia. The sooner the allies in Southeast Asia and even Asia can launch a strategic counterattack!"

"At present, the European and African battlefields are retreating step by step, and it is difficult to change in a short period of time."
Chapter completed!