Chapter 114: Deception taken to the extreme!
"Ocean?" Stilwell looked at the ocean in front of him thoughtfully. He did not speak immediately, still waiting for Cun Yunsheng's next words.

"Master Sun, do you find this incredible?" Cun Yunsheng looked at Sun Liren with a smile on his face.

"Yes, it is indeed incredible that a group of cannon fodder can perform so well. Although Dayang played a role, I think it is more due to Captain Cun's excellent leadership ability." Sun Liren nodded and then said.

After hearing this, the smile on Cun Yunsheng’s face froze instantly.

This is different from the script he had planned.

Shouldn't you refute yourself?
How could I agree with my own opinion?
It shouldn’t be!

Seeing that Cun Yunsheng's smile disappeared, Sun Liren couldn't help but laugh and said.

"Captain Cun, do you think that I am not worldly? Do you think that our own troops don't know the troubles of the miscellaneous troops?"

"I can only say that Captain Cun thinks too narrowly of Sun. I know the difficulties of a ragtag army and the hardships they face."

"But we have to admit that Captain Cun can transform a group of cannon fodder into something new. His leadership ability is definitely very strong. This is beyond doubt."

After hearing what Sun Liren said, Cun Yunsheng didn't know what to say for a moment.

Only Stilwell laughed.

"Cun, don't deny your military talent. You are the best young officer I have ever seen who can lead troops in battle."

Even Stilwell said so, and Cun Yunsheng felt his scalp tingling for a moment.

I'm here to complain.

I'm here to collect military pay.

I'm not listening to you praising me.

What's the point of praising me?

Why not give me more military pay?
"I have already known about your Sichuan Army Corps. They are a group of cannon fodder that no one cares about. They have no idea about their next meal and basically eat banana leaves. They are also called grass-eaters by the local people." Stilwell took out an investigation report.

Since the Sichuan Army is so good at fighting, it naturally came into the attention of many people.

Then it would be impossible for Stilwell not to investigate.

Looking at the clearly recorded contents, Cun Yunsheng was speechless. It seemed that everything he had was completely dug out by others.

In other words, the appearance of those equipment did not arouse much suspicion.

After all, he basically hid in the British army's warehouse, and the British army had discarded a lot of weapons, so no one cared.

"You are right. Lack of adequate military pay will indeed affect the morale of the troops. Now that you are under the Allied Command, it is reasonable for the Allies to pay your salaries." Stilwell's words once again proved that Cun Yunsheng's guess was correct.

Stilwell actually agreed with his suggestion. If he wanted to boost morale, military pay must be guaranteed, which is the prerequisite for the combat effectiveness and morale of the troops.

The emperor is not short of hungry soldiers.

The wealthy US military doesn't care about this little bit of military pay at all.

"How many people are there in the Sichuan Army now?" Stilwell asked Cun Yunsheng.

Hearing this, Cun Yunsheng was stunned, then realized that this was a test. Combining his previous judgment, he said without hesitation.

"Commander, the Sichuan Army now has more than 6,000 soldiers, including the wounded."

"How much?" Before Stilwell could speak, Sun Liren next to him couldn't help but exclaimed.

More than six thousand people?

How can your entire regiment catch up with my entire division?

Are you kidding me?
I originally thought that the Sichuan Army would have more people, at most two or three thousand, which is equivalent to the number of reinforced regiments.

After all, this phenomenon is very normal and not too out of the ordinary.

However, the Sichuan Army directly sent more than 6,000 people, which really shocked Sun Liren.

In fact, if Sun Liren knew that a certain regiment had more than 10,000 people, he would be shocked.

Only Stilwell's eyes were shining. He didn't care where the other side got these troops. He just wanted soldiers.

"Are you sure there are more than 6,000 people?" Stilwell hurriedly confirmed. He knew that the ragtag army had the habit of drawing empty salaries, so he asked one more question.

"Of course, this is the roster." Cun Yunsheng seemed to see the other party's doubt, but did not refute and directly took out the roster.

After all, military pay is paid according to the roster, which cannot be faked.

Looking at the thick roster, Stilwell nodded and felt much more relaxed.

"Will more than 6,000 people affect the combat effectiveness of the troops?" Stilwell asked.

"Well, it has a bit of an impact on our combat effectiveness. Now the whole regiment is facing a shortage of food and medicine, especially weapons." When it comes to playing the victim, Cun Yunsheng is very familiar with it.

Stilwell could understand the lack of weapons. After all, the infantry regiment had only two thousand people before, but now it had increased several times, so there would definitely be a shortage.

But the lack of food and medicine left him somewhat puzzled.

If he remembered correctly, a lot of food and medicine were stockpiled in Myitkyina, and these were all in the hands of the Sichuan Army.

Is this gone?

Cun Yunsheng didn't even look at Stilwell's expression. He could naturally guess what the old man was thinking. He must be wondering whether he had fooled him.

He was not in a hurry, and began to tell how the Fifth Army took away some food and medicine after arriving in Myitkyina. In the end, he left all the wounded to the Sichuan Army, and used up all the medicines that had been accumulated before in order to treat these wounded.

Not only that, tens of thousands of refugees entered Myitkyina, which was a huge expense every day.

The core of the whole thing is to cry poor and ask for money quickly.

"Tens of thousands of refugees? Does that mean the Sichuan Army can expand its troops to 10,000 people in a short period of time?" Stilwell's eyes suddenly lit up and he asked quickly.

Compared with the newly formed 38th Division, which is difficult to reorganize, if the Sichuan Army Corps can expand by 10,000 people in a short period of time, the time for counterattacking Burma will be greatly shortened.

"If there are sufficient supplies, it shouldn't be a problem." Cun Yunsheng did not make any boasts, but said that if there are enough supplies, it should be fine.

Hearing this, Stilwell nodded repeatedly.

Only Sun Liren next to him felt a little bitter. He didn't expect that the guy in front of him would develop at a speed beyond his imagination.

Although most of them are defeated soldiers, wounded soldiers, and some refugees, given the enemy's ability to lead troops, as long as they are given enough time, they will definitely lead an elite force.

Thinking of this, Sun Liren felt even more bitter.

When will the newly formed 38th Division complete its reorganization?
"Once the supplies arrive, I will have them shipped over immediately. However, due to the distance, we can only rely on air transport. According to the current reorganization speed, it is estimated that it will take at least three months. During these three months, the Sichuan Army's mission is to defend Myitkyina." Stilwell said with a serious expression.

Hearing this, Cun Yunsheng quickly assured that the position was where the people were.

With these words, Stilwell felt more relaxed, and then he briefly chatted with the two about some details of the reorganization.

According to Stilwell's plan, the troops will be reorganized completely according to the standard organization of the US military regiment.

On this point, the two people were surprisingly unanimous and had no objections.

It can be said that Stilwell fully enjoyed the rights that an Allied commander should have here.

It’s not like before, when there were restrictions everywhere.

After they had finished chatting, Sun Liren left first because he still had to reorganize the troops and all the work needed to be done personally. Cun Yunsheng stayed because he had some requests that required Stilwell's approval.

"General, I have a different opinion on the issue of material supplies." Cun Yunsheng saw that Stilwell was in a good mood and spoke directly.

"Oh? What do you think?" Stilwell asked curiously.

"It's like this. There are tens of thousands of refugees in Myitkyina. They just consume food every day and do nothing productive. This is a huge burden for the Sichuan Army." Stilwell said coldly before Cun Yunsheng finished his words.

"Cun, do you want to drive them away?"

"No, no, no, General, please listen to me. I have a plan. I plan to build some factories in Myitkyina so that these refugees will have something to do. By the way, they can also earn a meager salary to support themselves and their families."

"Otherwise, the little food we provide can only ensure that they will not starve to death, and I may even need to send soldiers to maintain order."

"In addition, these factories can reduce our dependence on logistics. At least some unimportant materials do not need to be shipped from the other side of the ocean by the United States."

"This will greatly reduce the logistical pressure on the United States. At the same time, I can also withdraw those troops and put them on the battlefield."

Cun Yunsheng looked like he was completely concerned about America, which left Stilwell with no doubt.

I have to say, this is indeed a good idea.

It can not only reduce logistical pressure, but also provide refugees with something to do and stabilize the public security in Myitkyina.

In fact, this was a later book that Cun Yunsheng referred to.

The rapid economic growth of Japan depends on this path, which will enable it to recover quickly.

So he believed that Stilwell would never reject his proposal.

"If possible, we can also build a bullet production line in Myitkyina. You don't know that although American weapons are very powerful, they consume too much ammunition. We can't fight for a long time just by relying on the little ammunition transported by air."

"My troops often run out of ammunition while fighting." Cun Yunsheng said complainingly.

In fact, Stilwell had also considered whether to build a bullet production line in Imphal.

Transoceanic transport, the amount of supplies carried at one time is limited, usually heavy weapons, but bullets and shells are consumables, so most of the cargo ships are carrying ammunition
If a production line can really be established, it will indeed reduce the logistical pressure.

"You are right. I have also considered setting up a bullet production line, but you know, Imphal is British territory after all. If you want to set up a bullet production line, you must get their consent." Stilwell said lightly.

Hearing this, Cun Yunsheng felt excited. It seemed that the old man did not object to his proposal.

"General, although we cannot build a bullet production line in Imphal, we can do so in Myitkyina. That is American territory." Cun Yunsheng continued to use his ability to deceive people.

"Cun, you are wrong. Myitkyina is also British territory." Stilwell said with a smile.

"But it can also become American territory. After all, Myitkyina is now in the hands of America." Cun Yunsheng also laughed.

Hearing this, Stilwell patted him on the shoulder and said nothing more.

"I can introduce you to some factory owners who have some obsolete bullet production lines. Although the output is not high, it can meet the daily ammunition consumption of the Sichuan Army. As for the factory you proposed to build, in principle, the materials they produce must be sold to the Allied Forces."

"You know, we can't piss off the British. After all, this is still their colony."

As long as these supplies are used for consumption by the Allied forces, the British army can only accept it.

Cun Yunsheng was not a fool either. A hint of joy appeared on his face, and he patted his chest to express his approval.

"Please rest assured that all the materials produced will only be sold to the Allied Forces and will never be sold outside."

　Update first and then revise, more later! My fingers hurt, take a rest for a few hours!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)