Comrade, your ingredients are too complicated.

While being shocked, Huang He did not forget to think about the pros and cons of joint transportation among the three major belligerent countries.

You know what, you really have to say, if this land and sea aid channel can be unobstructed, then the overall transportation efficiency will be much better than the Southeast Asia-West Africa route.

After all, when the transport volume is large and the distance is long, the route with a high proportion of railways is the most economical and suitable choice.

Of course, if someone insists on being a dishonest businessman and taking bribes all the way, the specific results will be another matter.

Seeing that his allies were no longer calm and confident that everything was under control, the legendary Captain Philip finally smiled as he turned the tables.

"Are you surprised? Actually, when I heard the news just now, my reaction was even greater than yours. After studying Chinese for so long, this is the first time I have intuitively felt what it means to have a ray of hope after a dark period of time."

"But to be honest, this route is really good. The first half of the route is by rail, and the equipment we need is insignificant compared to the Russians, so it basically won't take up too much transportation capacity."

"The middle section of the land transportation is handled by the Chinese. They have built several automobile factories in the area and even assembled and produced tens of thousands of transport trucks. They definitely have the spare capacity to help us deliver the goods."

"As for the final transportation, it will be transported to Madagascar by our own navy. For this section of the journey, I plan to arrange for outstanding cadets from the Eighth Route Army Navy to escort the ship. The Indian Ocean is relatively safe and is a good place for novices."

When these words were spoken, Huang He clapped his hands from the bottom of his heart.

It makes sense, it makes perfect sense. Who says this route is not good? This route is simply perfect.

Others may not know, but how could he, a time traveler, not know? The route Philip just mentioned was clearly the Iranian route that transported 24% of the Lend-Lease materials during World War II.

The reason why it is not as well-known as the Pacific and North Atlantic routes is mainly because there are almost no organized and large-scale enemies along the way.

Except for the early days of its establishment, no major battles had taken place along the entire route, so naturally no one knew about it.

But this is a great thing for Lao Dai and others.

If everything goes well, it will be of great benefit to the four of the five permanent members.

With English?

Really unfamiliar.

He lacks great virtue. If it weren't for the partial holding of the fat man in the local area, he wouldn't even be given soup in this cooperation. Who said that the Delanhei Conference must have a representative with Britain?

After figuring everything out, Huang He gave a thumbs up again, his face full of approval for his ally.

"With this cooperation, you have obtained the supplies you have been longing for, and the counterattack on the European continent is no longer an empty talk. Ah Chou has gained a motivated ally in Southeast Asia, and the pressure on the Pacific battlefield will inevitably be reduced."

"After the fighting breaks out in Africa, Germany will most likely send some of its troops back to support them, and the Russians will be able to breathe a sigh of relief. Even Britain will be able to take advantage of the Indochina Peninsula."

"And we will gain a surface fleet with combat experience and obtain the last piece of the puzzle for landing on the mainland of Japan."

"Elegant, so elegant. As expected of Old Dai, he actually activated the entire Allied camp while begging for food. If Little Mustache knew about this, he would definitely curse his two allies behind their backs."

When Huang He mentioned the six words "counterattack on the European continent", Philip's face showed a little more expectation. As a soldier with blood, his belief has never wavered.

Now that his dream has come true, how can the legendary captain not be excited?

When Philip heard that the Ugly Country could also benefit, he did not react much on the surface.

Both sides benefit from each other, which is a healthy development. Moreover, the commander-in-chief has made a lot of efforts in this cooperation, so he should be the direct beneficiary.

but!

When talking about the Yellow River and mentioning the word "Ying", the international friend started cursing. His angry expression was as if he wanted to eat someone, showing the true nature of a century-old friendship.

"Bring the British? Don't mention these rubbish. If their army hadn't been crushed by the Japanese in Southeast Asia, we Free France wouldn't have had to go through so much trouble."

"It makes me angry just thinking about it. I don't know what the hell they are doing. They clearly agreed before the war to stabilize the front line and then wait for an opportunity to launch a counterattack together this year. It's fine if they can't win, but can't they even hold on firmly?"

"Letting this kind of rubbish take advantage of me is more painful than killing me."

In Lao Dai's original plan, he intended to train troops in the old colony and develop his army, first pulling out a field force of more than 50,000 people, and then join forces with Dai Ying and Guo Su to counterattack.

The Japs only have 2 to 4 divisions with a total strength of no more than 10.

Once the war breaks out, 5 foreign legions + 6 British, Indian and Burmese troops + 10 expeditionary forces will encircle the Japanese.

The troop strength ratio between the two sides is 1:2.1. Even if the combat effectiveness of the coalition forces is not as good as that of the Japanese elite, at least they can hide in pits and dig trenches and dream of a battle.

It is easy to fish in muddy waters. As long as Southeast Asia is in chaos, Free France will have the opportunity to bypass the Strait of Malacca and establish a Southeast Asia-West Africa route.

But what can I do if I bring Ying along?

In just five months, the British Indian and Burmese Army not only lost its positions, but also collapsed and severely damaged the expeditionary force.

As a result, Lao Dai had to make a new plan, and the original shipping route became a piece of waste paper. It can only be said that Dai Ying is reliable and sows can climb trees.

Philip's resentful sarcasm also aroused Huang He's dissatisfaction with Dai Ying. He also paid attention to the first expedition because of the United Front and the Viet Minh.

When he thought of Chu Yunfei's tragic experience of finally using American equipment but almost dying in a foreign land, he couldn't help but sigh.

"Ah, Savage Mountain, Savage Mountain. My good friend from my hometown almost died on the way of retreat. I heard that he has been bedridden since returning home. I don't know if he will have the chance to fight in the battlefield in the future."

"Forget it, let's not talk about the wicked Dai Ying today."

"At least you Free French have found a blessing in disguise, and have gained a more efficient and safer route."

Unlike land and sea transportation, air transportation is always accompanied by more uncertainties. The Hump Route and the Alaska Corridor are the best examples.

The method of transporting materials to Southeast Asia by large transport aircraft is indeed feasible, but both the Border Region and Free France will have to pay a considerable price. Of course, this route is not without the possibility of further improvement. However, the premise of everything must be a strong ocean-going navy.

Speaking of safer and more efficient, Philip, who had finally calmed down, got angry again. He took out a world map from his pocket, pointed at the Iranian route and complained:
"It is efficient and safe, but as long as we use this route, Free France will be at the mercy of others."

"Huang, do you know that in order to get the bearded man to open up the entire Siberian Railway, we have to pay 40% of every batch of military supplies shipped to the Persian Gulf as protection money?"

"That's all, for the sake of your border area and the ugly country."

Since the end of last year, the border region has been providing lend-lease supplies to the Russians at a fixed frequency of one batch every month. It can be said that it has truly achieved its goal of being undeterred by wind and rain and unshakable.

Moreover, unlike Britain and the U.S., which would provide a certain proportion of raw materials, the aid that TG sent to the front line via the Siberian Railway was all combat-ready weapons, which could be used on the battlefield as soon as they were unloaded.

The Jiefang trucks, various modified versions of the M22, 105mm artillery, Spitfire fighters, and C47 transport planes were loaded with truckloads.

Although the weapons that killed all four sides in the Asian battlefield may not be effective on the Eastern Front in Europe, the old Russians have to rely on the Yellow River's 10 billion subsidies to survive, so why should they be picky about food?

What's more, the greatest significance of the Lend-Lease Act is to free up enough resources for the North to produce and improve its own standard equipment without restraint.

In critical moments, quantity is important, and this is the main reason why the Russians have to give face to the border areas.

Huang He almost vomited the coffee he had just drunk when he heard the exaggerated protection fee of 40%. He thought someone would profit from it, but he never expected it to be the Dragon Slaying Sword.

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Fortunately, Free France does not need much equipment at this stage, and French army weapons for more than 100,000 people are enough to hold high the banner of orthodoxy, otherwise Old Dai would be really heartbroken.

In order to comfort the legendary captain's injured heart, Huang decisively pretended to be fierce and said:

"Don't worry, the Russians won't take advantage of you for nothing. They wanted to buy new fighter planes from the Weapons Experimental Research Bureau some time ago. I'll help you vent your anger when the time comes."

"Hey, if you mess around, you will pay for it sooner or later."

"Okay! Then I'll wait and see!"

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After assisting in the design of the seaplane reconnaissance and discussing matters related to the new transport route, Philip stood up and straightened his military uniform, looking ready to leave.

Seeing that the legendary captain was about to leave, Huang He hurriedly grabbed his clothes.

"Don't worry, there's one more thing."

"I remember that there seems to be a major in the advisory group who can fly a seaplane. Take this blueprint back and study it with him to see if there is anything that needs to be improved."

"If you have any features you would like to see added, please feel free to ask. The prototype has a lot of room for improvement and can definitely meet all your needs."

After saying that, Huang He hurried to the filing cabinet next to the table and took out a thick stack of design drawings. The word "Top Secret" was written on the cover of the document.

Seeing this, Philip carefully took the document, and at the same time, a sense of curiosity arose in his heart.

The last leg of the route to Iran needs to pass through the Indian Ocean. If the navy can have a seaplane with outstanding performance, it will definitely be a great help in times of need.

"Hey, this look looks much more elegant than Catalina's."

"And judging from the data, this aircraft is really amazing. Looking around the world, it is estimated that only the Japanese Navy's Type 2 large boat can surpass it."

"Qing 6? Not a bad name."

As early as World War I, the French established a Naval Aviation Development Committee to specifically study the possible application of aircraft in naval warfare.

The world's first seaplane and the first seaplane carrier were also developed by the French, so Philip is naturally a connoisseur.

Huang He was very pleased with the praise from his allies. He opened the outer packaging and began to look through the design drawings according to the pages marked in the catalog.

"The Qing-6 anti-submarine patrol aircraft is 23.5 meters long, 7.38 meters high, has a wingspan of 33.7 meters, and a maximum take-off weight of 29 tons. The maximum flight speed is 416 kilometers per hour, and the maximum range is 6000 kilometers."

"As for the fuselage self-defense weapons and mounted weapons, I haven't decided what to install yet. You can tell me what you want. Don't hesitate to ask. Machine guns, cannons, anti-submarine depth charges, and even mines are all fine."

"This thing was originally designed for the Air Force. After all, bombing the enemy's homeland is becoming increasingly difficult. Even an ace crew cannot guarantee a safe return every time. I have to be responsible for the lives of the soldiers of the Third Air Division."

"But now it seems that future voyages across the Indian Ocean will also require its protection."

He had just glanced at the drawings, but when Huang He personally told him the data of Qing-6, the legendary Captain Philip immediately showed a stunned expression.

Man, what the hell is this seaplane of yours?

It can fly far and fast, and has cutting-edge technologies such as airborne radar and radio. It is even equipped with a three-point front landing gear that allows it to take off and land on water. Its functions are really wide-ranging.

Looking at his ally's primitive expression, Huang He nodded with satisfaction.

After all this, I finally got my revenge.

While Philip was still in shock, he gently brushed his fingers across the design drawing, as if he was touching the ship-shaped fuselage of the experimental aircraft.

After a moment, he spoke again:

"Look here, I divided the interior of the Qing-6 into five watertight compartments, and each compartment has a dedicated watertight door."

"Considering that escorting a transport ship is a laborious task, I also specially placed beds, a kitchen, and a food storage room in the living quarters to provide logistical support for the comrades' long-term combat."

Hearing this, Philip's eyes changed again and again. He now had the urge to put Huang He on the dissection table to see what the structure of his ally's brain was.

Without even a moment to mourn Catalina's lag, the Qing-6 anti-submarine patrol aircraft immediately rushed to the battlefield.

Benzi, De San and Yi Mian, are you ready to be tortured? (End of this chapter)