Chapter 290 The British Army is just a cat in tiger's clothing! (First update!)

"Talented people emerge in every generation, and the ancients were never wrong." After a long time, Zhang Fakui uttered this sigh.

Cun Yunsheng chuckled and said something.

"The Chinese people are the most intelligent race in the world. The great powers are not as powerful as imagined. Commander Zhang does not need to worry too much."

Hearing this, Zhang Fakui was indeed deeply shocked. He had seen a lot over the years and was accustomed to the industrial strength of the great powers. His self-confidence had long been completely shattered.

In fact, it's not just him, many people think this way.

Otherwise, there wouldn't be so much praise for the American-equipped division.

And it guarantees victory?

Dream it.

It’s not like the American-equipped division hasn’t been beaten before.

At that time, American equipment was just so-so. In terms of tanks, they were not as good as the German Tiger tanks. As for fighter planes, the TA152 fighter was still under development.

It can be said that it is infinitely close to the limit of piston-engine fighter jets.

It is only slightly inferior to the P51H in terms of top speed and climb rate.

But don’t forget one thing, when the weapons of both sides are similar, what is tested is the pilot’s combat quality.

The combat proficiency of the German pilots is absolutely beyond doubt.

However, considering the resources of the German army, the Allies could win just by relying on numbers.

Therefore, the theory that weapons alone determine victory is not advisable; what needs to be considered is the overall situation.

Logistics is the most important part.

This is also the reason why Cun Yunsheng has been working hard to build his own military factory.

Otherwise, weapons and ammunition will always be restricted by others.

Having endured the previous difficult times, now is the time for the military factory to reward him.

In addition to the six American-equipped divisions that Gold Finger could provide, the military factory could basically meet all his needs for weapons and ammunition.

Of course, the output is not as high as expected, but it is much higher than before.

This is the confidence that Cun Yunsheng has for this meeting.

"I was blinded by one thing." Zhang Fakui took a deep breath and continued.

"I can convey the matter of cooperating with the Sichuan Army to the three commanders Li, Bai and Huang. From what I know about them, they will definitely agree."

"But I have a question, and I'd like to ask my dear nephew Yunsheng to help me solve it."

Hearing this, Cun Yunsheng looked at the other party in surprise.

I am not a fortune teller, why should I explain to you?

He had no objection to Zhang Fakui treating him as his nephew. After all, his third uncle and the other party were of the same generation and they had a certain private relationship.

"Please speak." Cun Yunsheng bowed, motioning the other party to continue.

"You have connected the Gui army and the Sichuan army. Do you have any other ideas?" Zhang Fakui always felt that Cun Yunsheng should have some other ideas.

Otherwise, why would you be so kind as to send weapons or food?
Send support?
If there is no other purpose, I would never believe it even if you kill me.

But why would you accept it?

no way!
Who made them poor?

The war had been going on for five years, and the accumulated weapons and equipment had long been exhausted.

When people are poor, they have low aspirations.

"To be honest, I didn't have any ideas at the beginning. I just wanted to save more starving people and try not to let anyone starve to death. Later, I found that my ideas were too naive and it was impossible to accomplish it by myself. Later, I cooperated with the Military Control Commission." Cun Yunsheng did not answer his question immediately, but began to tell about his own journey.

"Those Military Control Commission members are really ruthless. If they didn't have some urgently needed supplies, the Sichuan Army would probably still be a cannon fodder."

"Is Zhang Ruzhi, deputy station chief of Kunming Station, your man?" Zhang Fakui was not very interested in these things. After all, how could he not know the character of those people in the Military Control Commission?
But he didn't expect that the Sichuan Army would play such a big game?

He actually supported a deputy webmaster?

Be nice!

Are those people in the Military Control Commission all blind?

"Nonsense, what do you mean by my people? He is the deputy station chief of the Military Control Commission, several levels higher than me. At most, we are just a cooperative relationship." Cun Yunsheng rolled his eyes.

Hearing this, Zhang Fakui didn't believe a word of Cun Yunsheng's words.

Cooperation?

He had made special efforts to understand the other party. He was originally just a small major in the Military Control Commission and had no real power. He could bully those ragtag troops, but when he really met the direct troops, he would not dare to say a word.

The results of it?
This guy was promoted several times and finally became the deputy station chief of Kunming Station.

Do not!
He had heard that what the other party said was more effective than what the webmaster said.

The reason they knew about it was because there was not enough food. The black market in Kunming was so booming that the surrounding troops naturally knew about it.

"Then why don't you continue to cooperate with the Military Control Commission? According to your ability, that guy will soon be the station chief." Zhang Fakui asked curiously.

"There's no point in playing around." Cun Yunsheng looked disgusted, but he didn't give up on the other party's approach immediately.

After all, Zhang Fakui was right. With his ability, I believe he would soon become the stationmaster of Kunming.

"What is your ultimate goal?"

Hearing this, Cun Yunsheng looked into the distance and sighed.

"Captain Zhang, what do you think of Xiangjiang?"

Zhang Fakui felt that he could hardly keep up with the other party's train of thought. This guy's thoughts jumped too fast.

"We must take it back if we have a chance to wash away this shame." Zhang Fakui snorted coldly.

In fact, after the end of World War II, Hong Kong had a chance to be taken back, but unfortunately the British army strongly opposed it, so it became a British colony again.

If I had had a stronger attitude at that time, perhaps things would have been easier.

"Now that the British army is in decline and the Japanese army has occupied Hong Kong, if Commander Zhang can successfully retake Hong Kong, he will surely go down in history." Cun Yunsheng said meaningfully.

Looking at the smile on Cun Yunsheng's face, Zhang Fakui always felt that the other party had bad intentions.

A name that will leave a lasting legacy?

I’m afraid this place has just been recaptured?

The British army over there will strongly demand the return?

"What if the British army objects?" Zhang Fakui asked after hesitating for a moment.

Hearing this, Cun Yunsheng said with a smile.

"Object? The British army is busy with their own affairs right now, how can they object? Even if they object, what can they do? Let them send their own troops over."

"Don't take it now? Wait until later. Only then will the British army really strongly object."

After listening to Cun Yunsheng's words, Zhang Fakui fell into deep thought, thinking about the possibility of this matter. After thinking carefully, it is indeed possible.

After all, there are only more than 10,000 people. Although they have a lot of heavy weapons, if it is an American-equipped division that has been refitted, it should be no problem to capture it.

But Zhang Fakui always felt that the other party should have more than just this purpose.

"You must have other purposes?" Zhang Fakui said confidently.

After seeing that he could no longer hide it, Cun Yunsheng confessed the truth.

"Commander Zhang, are you not interested in Nanyang?"

Hearing this, Zhang Fakui didn't understand what the other party meant.

What do you mean by no interest?

What are your interests?
Seeing the other party's confused expression, Cun Yunsheng took a deep breath and then asked someone to put out a map. This was a world map, which clearly marked the current strength of both sides and the battlefield situation.

Zhang Fakui couldn't help but widen his eyes. To be honest, it was the first time he saw such a map.

Until now, the maps he had seen were all maps of the war with the Japanese army. This was the first time he had seen such a comprehensive world map.

Finally he understood why they were able to develop so smoothly and gain the trust of the Americans.

"This is the current situation between the enemy and us. Overall, the Allied forces have a certain advantage." Cun Yunsheng was interrupted by Zhang Fakui as soon as he finished speaking.

“Isn’t this a disadvantage?”

"Looking at the map, we are indeed at a disadvantage, but we cannot actually analyze it this way. There is no need to analyze the Far East. The Japanese army lacks strength, has occupied too much territory, and has dispersed its troops everywhere. The disadvantage is already apparent. In the Battle of Midway, the Japanese Navy suffered heavy losses." Cun Yunsheng analyzed, pointing to the map.

"Suffered heavy losses?" Zhang Fakui showed a puzzled expression. The battle reports he had seen were all about the Japanese army winning great victories. How come it turned out that the Japanese army suffered heavy losses here?
Looking at the other party's expression, Cun Yunsheng knew that the other party was limited by insufficient intelligence, so he had such a perception.

"The Japanese army had only ten aircraft carriers before the war. How many are left now? How could they not be severely damaged? Moreover, the average construction time of the Japanese army's aircraft carriers is at least two to three years." Cun Yunsheng analyzed calmly.

"Do you think the war can last another two or three years?"

"This year will be a turning point in the war. The outcome will be decided this year."

If Zhang Fakui had not known Cun Yunsheng's glorious military achievements, he would probably have thought that the other party was a charlatan.

Will the winner be decided this year?
Are you a prophet?
"Don't believe it?" Cun Yunsheng chuckled and continued.

"This year, America's steel production will reach 75 million tons, and next year it will reach 80 million tons. Do you know what this means? What does this mean?"

"Warfare is about logistics. What is logistics? In small terms, it means weapons and equipment, food and ammunition. In large terms, it means the output of steel and oil."

"Such a terrifying steel output means that there will be a steady supply of weapons and equipment, planes, tanks and artillery on the battlefield. On the other hand, what can the Japanese army do with only a few million tons of steel?"

"It's good enough to maintain the status quo, but you still want to continue to expand? It's impossible. According to my prediction, the winner will definitely be decided this year."

After hearing this, Zhang Fakui was silent for a long time. He really didn't realize that Cun Yunsheng had such a profound understanding of the development of the world situation.

"So what is the idea behind the Nanyang you proposed?"

Since the other party has said so much, it is definitely not for no reason. He must have other ideas.

"Since the outcome will be decided this year, we might as well pack up Nanyang in advance. This will be of great help in improving our status after the war." Cun Yunsheng did not say it so clearly, but said it very tactfully.

"Are you planning to deal with the Japanese troops in Southeast Asia alone?" Zhang Fakui was not a fool, so he naturally understood the other meaning in Cun Yunsheng's words.

"That's right. If we can defeat the Japanese troops in Southeast Asia on our own, then we will be qualified to sit on the table and share the fruits of victory after the war," said Cun Yunsheng.

"After the war, we have left behind such a huge harvest. We should share some of the profits, right? Otherwise, wouldn't it be all in vain?"

This time, Zhang Fakui's three views were indeed completely changed.

This set of jungle law theories really had a huge impact on his three views.

"The fruits of victory?" Zhang Fakui asked subconsciously.

"Yes, it is the fruit of victory. With such a large area vacated, you don't think the US military has time to govern it? They can't reach that far from us."

"As for the British army that you are worried about? How many troops can they mobilize after the war is over? Do they still have the ability to fight in the ocean? They are just a cat in tiger skin." Cun Yunsheng sneered.

It was not until this moment that Zhang Fakui understood the real meaning of Cun Yunsheng asking him to attack Hong Kong.

That is, they believed that the British army was no longer able to support such a large colony, so now was the best time to take back Hong Kong.

Do not!
It’s definitely not that simple.

"Do you want us to send troops to help you?" Zhang Fakui suddenly realized, as if he saw through everything.

"Or do you want the Sichuan Army, the Guangxi Army, and my Guangdong Army?"

"Maybe we can add another Yunnan Army." This was said by Cun Yunsheng.

Hearing this, Zhang Fakui's pupils suddenly shrank. Isn't this guy's idea too scary?

Four ragtag troops helping him?
Why does he think that we will definitely help him?

Military factory?
American equipment?

Unfinished food?

And generous military pay?
Ok!

For the sake of these things, I will indeed help.

"Who will be the commander?" Zhang Fakui had just finished speaking when he saw Cun Yunsheng looking at him with a smile.

This kid!
They actually included him in the list and made him the commander?
"You want me to attack Hong Kong to accumulate prestige?" Zhang Fakui finally understood at this moment that they were waiting for him here.

He was puzzled. Since this was such a good way to accumulate reputation, why didn't he do it himself?

Just let him do it?

"You kid, you must be attracted by my reputation." Zhang Fakui was speechless. This kid looked young, but he had calculated on him.

"Don't be angry, Commander Zhang." Cun Yunsheng smiled.

"Looking at all the officers, you are the most famous, and everyone in this area recognizes you. If you serve as the commander of the Nanyang counterattack force, there will definitely be countless people who will sign up enthusiastically, especially since you have recovered Hong Kong. By then, countless people will regard you as a hero."

Zhang Fakui at least had nothing to say about this compliment.

After a long while, Zhang Fakui finally spoke.

"Will Stilwell agree with your idea? You have to know that he is the chief of staff of the Southeast Asia Theater and has full authority over the entire Southeast Asia Theater."

This was what he was most worried about. If Stilwell did not agree, the so-called Nanyang counterattack force would be a joke.

Hearing this, Cun Yunsheng smiled and signaled the other party not to worry.

"General Stilwell will agree. He is now focused on India and has no interest in the so-called Southeast Asian theater. He will soon face his biggest challenge."

"The biggest challenge?" Zhang Fakui looked confused.

Hearing this, Cun Yunsheng did not give much explanation. Was he going to tell the other party that there was also competition and intrigue within the US military?

Stilwell and MacArthur did not get along.

When MacArthur's leapfrog tactics came out, it was Stilwell who panicked.

Even if you disagree, you will agree by then.

(End of this chapter)