Special Forces of Crossing: Cloud's Anti-Japanese

Chapter 1921 Compromise
MacArthur and Hatton, Hatton and the cadet army did not have much intersection, so MacArthur was basically talking about it from the beginning to the end.Roosevelt, Hull, Marshall, and Admiral King listened very carefully.After MacArthur finished speaking, Roosevelt said, "I don't know much about military affairs. Marshall, General King, have you found anything?"

Marshall's face looked quite serious. He and Admiral Jin exchanged glances and then slowly relaxed their postures and said, "Through Commander MacArthur's narration, I found that the development of the situation in the Far East is much more serious than we expected. So far, The Philippine department fought three battles with the Japanese army, losing again and again. It can be concluded that if there is no support from a considerable naval fleet and air force, then retreating from the Philippines will be our only choice." Speaking of this, his face was full. With a wry smile: "We have lost consecutive battles against Japan, but the Xuebing Army has won consecutive battles. Under the circumstances of one ebb and the other, not to mention how our Asian allies will treat us, I think one thing is certain. Now, Ouyang Yun will definitely not be willing to be in command anymore. This is not conducive to our preparations for the establishment of the Far East Allied Command! However, if we want to completely withdraw the Philippine department, we can only ask for the help of the Xuebing Army. And, if the Academy also abandons the Philippines, what about Australia?"

"The student army should not give up on the Philippines!" MacArthur said suddenly.

Everyone looked at him, and Admiral Jin asked: "What reason make you so sure that the student army will not abandon the Philippines?"

MacArthur stood up and walked to the map of the Far East, stretched out his hand to draw between Sumatra Island and Japan, and said: "This is actually related to the strategic steps of the Japanese. The reason why the Japanese attacked the Philippines is actually to ensure the safety of this route. We all know this. So what happened after the Philippines was captured? Please see, "He first touched Taiwan Island, then Hainan Island, and then pulled Guangzhou, Fujian, and the coastal areas of Zhejiang: "This Those on this route that can threaten the safety of the Japanese transport fleet are all under the jurisdiction of the Xuebing Army.” At this point, he turned his head and glanced at the crowd, and said with emotion: “This trip to Guangzhou, let me I am deeply touched. We all thought that the Xuebing Army was just a separatist warlord force in China. The reason why it has the current military scale is because of Ouyang Yun’s militarism. Through this trip to Guangzhou, I found that the truth is not in this way!"

"What is the specific situation in Guangzhou? Is it really as prosperous as those reporters reported, is it no less prosperous than New York?" Hull asked.

"Yes," MacArthur said, suddenly discouraged.

"According to this statement, after the Philippines is conquered, the strategic focus of the Japanese army should be to attack the Xuebing Army," Admiral Jin said; "If the situation of the war really develops like this, it will be a good thing for us. If the main force of the Japanese army is captured by the Xuebing Army If it is restrained, our preparations for war in Australia and the Far East will be much easier. Well, I agree with Commander MacArthur's judgment that the cadet army will not give up on the Philippines easily. If I were Ouyang Yun, I certainly hope that the war will start outside the territory, That would reduce local losses."

"If the student army wants to stick to the Philippines, it will be very detrimental to our retreat—the student army is only the size of an army in the Philippines. Of course, they hope that we can help them share some pressure—well, we need to go further. to help Madame Chiang build momentum and isolate the cadet army diplomatically," Marshall said.

"I support the White House's diplomatic decision. After Japan, there should be no armed forces capable of threatening world peace in the Far East," MacArthur said.

"However, Sharp called and hoped that we could deepen our cooperation with the Cadet Army. What do you think of this?" Roosevelt asked.

It was only when MacArthur and Hatton learned that Sharp and his U.S.-Philippine coalition forces still existed. Hatton, who had remained silent all this time, said, "A commando team composed of twenty soldiers was able to penetrate deep into the Japanese army. It is shocking! Your Excellency, we need such an elite force. I think it is worthwhile to continue to maintain a military alliance with the cadet army and let them help us train a special operations force. In jungle warfare, cadets The army does have a set."

Roosevelt thought for a while and said: "Let's do this in secret. The Xuebing Army, like the Chongqing government, should also hope to get a share of our economic aid. They help save people, and we have to show it. As long as our The lads can sacrifice less, and we can try our best to satisfy them in terms of money."

"What about the purchase of the Model 1 production line? The British really hope to get a production line—" Hull asked.

Everyone was silent.Talking about it is a blow to American self-esteem.The annihilation of the Pacific Fleet and the overall defeat of the Philippine air battle made them realize the technological gap in their own fighters.Some time ago, the White House sent an invitation to Ouyang Yun, hoping that he could visit the United States. The purpose was to obtain the production technology of the Learning Type 1 fighter.However, Ouyang Yun actually refused.Originally, this was nothing, but it reminded Xue Bingjun that Xue Bingjun had given them the opportunity to obtain related technologies when Xue 1 fighter plane was just put into production, and everyone felt like they were slapped in the face.

"Wavell just reached a deal with the Xuebing Army, buying fifty Xue-1 fighter jets from Guangzhou at one time. Are we asking them to provide one or two for research?" Marshall said softly.

No one responded to his words.In terms of diplomacy with China, out of long-term considerations, the White House has set the tone, that is, to be pro-Chongqing and far away from Guangzhou.The reason why the White House kept a low profile on MacArthur and Hatton's return to China, and played up Madam Chiang's visit to the United States with extravagance, is all based on this new diplomatic strategy toward China.Therefore, when they suddenly found that they had to rely on the student army in many aspects and were constrained by the student army, they couldn't help feeling angry from embarrassment.

McIntyre walked in suddenly and asked Hull to answer the phone, saying that it was his assistant calling and there was an emergency.

Hull got up to answer the phone, and returned a few minutes later with an ugly face. As soon as he walked in, he said loudly: "It's really unreasonable. The cadet army is too domineering. They actually demand that tomorrow's congressional speech must give them a seat."

Roosevelt frowned and said, "This doesn't seem like Gu Lianyun's style of handling things. Could it be that they want the diplomatic circles all over the world to laugh at them?"

"Is it to express dissatisfaction with our over-emphasis on Madam Jiang? I think we can give them a speech spot, hehe, the Chinese want to fight among themselves, and we are happy to see it succeed!" Admiral Jin said.

"I'm afraid it's not that simple. Gu Lianyun and Mrs. Jiang showed a tacit understanding at the airport and dinner today!" Hull said with a worried expression.

"Mrs. Jiang is the wife of the most powerful person in China. What is Gu Lianyun's identity? Where is she in the U.S. Congress? Is it a vegetable market?" Marshall said very bluntly.

"Moore was contacted by Guo Muyi, Ouyang Yun's special envoy, who dared to threaten us, saying that if we don't give the Xuebing Army a speech spot, they will not mind showing the poor performance of American soldiers in the Philippines-this is a threat , A naked threat! It's too much..." Hull was so angry that he seemed a little incoherent.

Everyone looked at Roosevelt, expecting his decision.

Roosevelt closed his eyes and thought for a while, then opened his eyes and looked at Hull and said, "You deal with Gu Lianyun the most. Is she the kind of person who would make such common sense mistakes in diplomacy? This style of behavior is in line with the FBI's treatment of Ouyang Yun. Personality analysis. Well, just give the Xuebing Army a place, I would like to see what the Xuebing Army wants to do."

"Your Excellency the President—" Marshall wanted to say something, but Roosevelt pushed back with a single sentence.

Roosevelt said: "There are still tens of thousands of soldiers in the Philippines waiting for us to take them home. For them, what if we compromise with the cadet army once?"

(End of this chapter)