Chapter 311 Blood for blood, tooth for tooth!
"Are you planning to dispatch the air force?" Meng Fanle naturally heard from Cun Yunsheng's words that he wanted to dispatch the air force, and asked uncertainly.
"Yes, if we don't help them, there will be little hope of retaking Yangcheng relying solely on the strength of the Fourth War Zone." Cun Yunsheng nodded.
In the past two years, Zhang Fakui has sent troops to Yangcheng many times.
The results of it?
It's still a failure.
It’s because they were completely defenseless against the Japanese fighter planes.
Even if we have anti-aircraft machine guns, they won't be of much use.
As for fighter jets?
It’s better not to think about it.
Faced with the Japanese air raids, the people in Shancheng could only hide in air-raid shelters.
So, after reading Zhang Fakui's telegram, Cun Yunsheng knew that he had to help.
"Let the Air Force dispatch fifty fighter jets to the Fourth War Zone to help the 59th Division capture Yangcheng." Cun Yunsheng thought about it and decided to dispatch a batch of fighter jets to help the Fourth War Zone complete the Yangcheng Campaign.
Otherwise, if the Fourth War Zone relied on itself alone, it might not be able to win even if it had American weapons and equipment.
And it just so happened that I had drawn ten P51 fighter planes, which I could take out for a spin.
By the way, give the Japanese army a surprise.
"Yes." Meng Fanle responded quickly.
"Also, contact General Stilwell. I want to speak to him on the phone."
Originally, Hanoi and Imphal could only communicate by telegram, but after this period of emergency repairs, the two sides can now communicate by phone.
"General Stilwell, there is something I must let you know." After the call was connected, Cun Yunsheng went straight to the point and told the story of the Japanese army's despicable behavior of deploying poison gas bombs.
"Damn it, these beasts! They actually violated international conventions and used poison gas bombs without authorization." On the other end of the phone, Stilwell was stunned when he heard that the Japanese army used poison gas bombs, and then he started cursing.
He didn't expect that the Japanese army would dare to use poison gas bombs. This blatant violation of international conventions must be condemned.
"Dear Cun, please rest assured. I will make the Japanese army's actions public and let the world powers condemn their actions." Stilwell comforted.
He is still hoping that Cun Yunsheng can win more battles.
Army Chief of Staff Marshall personally promised that if he could retake Luzon, he would definitely support himself to become the commander of the Southeast Asia theater.
This is much more powerful than the current chief of staff.
Another person vying for this position was MacArthur.
So now he has to rely on Cun Yunsheng.
Cun Yunsheng sneered at Stilwell's words.
condemn?
Condemn useful words?
What do you want them for?
Deal with beasts like the Japanese army.
You have to be more ruthless than them.
However, if poison gas bombs are dropped domestically, innocent people will definitely be harmed.
The best solution is to invest elsewhere.
"General Stilwell, I think condemnation alone is useless. This is not the first time that the Japanese army has dropped poison gas bombs. There is an old Chinese saying that goes, 'blood for blood, tooth for tooth.' The Japanese army blatantly violated international conventions and dropped poison gas bombs. I think we should also fight back." Cun Yunsheng said in a loud voice.
Hearing this, Stilwell was stunned, obviously not understanding what the other party meant.
"Do you mean we have to drop poison gas bombs too?" Stilwell asked tentatively.
It’s not that the United States cannot produce poison gas bombs. With their industrial production capacity, their production capacity of this thing is definitely ten times that of the Japanese army.
This is why the Japanese army did not dare to drop poison gas bombs on the US army.
"Yes." Cun Yunsheng nodded solemnly.
"During this period, I studied how to land on Luzon Island. With our current strength, we need at least five to eight divisions to land on Luzon Island, and we need the support of the navy and air force."
"Even so, it would still cost heavy casualties to take Luzon."
“It is also a huge challenge for logistics.”
"The supplies we have accumulated so far are only enough for a hundred thousand troops to last half a month."
Hearing this, Stilwell frowned. This was not good news.
What he wants now is to take over Luzon Island as soon as possible, use it as capital, and then become the commander of the Southeast Asia theater.
As a result, he was now told that landing on Luzon was extremely difficult.
That’s not what Cun Yunsheng said at the beginning.
You have to know that during this period of time, he squeezed out the equipment of three American-equipped divisions and sent them to Hanoi.
"Cun, I know there are many difficulties, but I hope you can overcome them and take back Luzon. Any supplies you need can be shipped directly to Luzon via Australia." What Stilwell meant was that Luzon must be taken at all costs.
Cun Yunsheng was not a fool. He naturally understood the meaning of the words and spoke seriously.
"General Stilwell, Luzon Island can definitely be taken, but I suddenly thought of a good idea, which requires a batch of special ammunition."
Then Cun Yunsheng began to tell Stilwell about the solution he had thought of.
He simply hoped that Stilwell would sponsor a batch of poison gas bombs and give them to him for use.
When we landed on Luzon Island, we sent fighter planes directly to drop our troops over the Japanese camp.
By then, it will be enough to give the Japanese army a hard time.
This is Cun Yunsheng's way of repaying blood with blood.
Don't you like throwing poison gas bombs?
Okay!
Let’s see who has more poison gas bombs.
He himself doesn't.
But there are a lot of American troops.
Even the British troops in India may have some.
After hearing Cun Yunsheng's words, Stilwell was stunned. He did not expect that Cun Yunsheng could come up with such a vicious plan.
This was indeed beyond his expectations.
But it must be said that if this plan succeeds, the landing operation will be much easier.
After all, for any island landing, the first line of defense is the most difficult.
Once you're on your feet, it'll be much easier.
The only worry is that if certain people find out, Stilwell will be in trouble.
Hearing only the sound of breathing on the other end of the phone, Cun Yunsheng knew that Stilwell was hesitating whether to carry out this plan. He sneered in his heart, and then said considerately.
"General Stilwell, this is the hatred between us and the Japanese army. You just need to hand over the poison gas bombs to us, and you can pretend you don't know the rest."
Hearing this, Stilwell was indeed tempted. In this way, his subordinates would take the blame, and the credit for retaking Luzon would be his own.
By then, he would be able to become the commander of the Southeast Asia theater with full legitimacy.
After all, how can a heroic character have any dark spots?
For a time, Stilwell really looked at Cun Yunsheng with new eyes.
Although this guy is not very old, he is really considerate and sensible.
Thinking of this, Stilwell could not refuse the other party's enthusiasm. "Dear Cun, in this case, I will send a batch of special bombs to Hanoi in three days. You will decide how to use them. I only have one thing, which is to retake Luzon Island." Stilwell said seriously.
"Yes, please rest assured, I will complete the task."
"Also, I suggest that you tell Admiral Wavell about the Japanese army's violation of international conventions and their brazen use of poison gas bombs. I believe Admiral Wavell will understand your intentions."
Cun Yunsheng hung up the phone after he finished speaking.
Meng Fanle, who was standing next to him, stared at Cun Yunsheng in amazement.
"Sir, is this what you mean?"
Meng Fanle originally thought it was some revenge plan.
Is this the result?
Are they using poison gas bombs too?
Stilwell also agreed to the key issue.
But they don't take the blame.
It was obvious that Stilwell wanted him to take the blame.
"Why? Is the method I suggested not working?"
"Blood for blood, tooth for tooth, I think this is a good idea." Cun Yunsheng looked at the other party with a cruel smile on his face.
"Don't be soft-hearted when dealing with these beasts. Don't the Japanese like to use poison gas bombs?"
"Okay, I'll use it too. I want to see whether theirs is more or ours is more."
Looking at Cun Yunsheng's murderous face, Meng Fanle knew that the other party really wanted to kill him, so he naturally didn't dare to say much, but he still couldn't help but remind him.
"Sir, if this happens, you will be the only one to bear the blame. Why don't you let me give the order?"
"Anyway, it's me who will be scolded, it has nothing to do with you."
Hearing this, Cun Yunsheng was indeed a little moved. He really didn't expect that Meng Fanle would take the initiative to take the blame for him.
But he is not the kind of leader who likes to shirk responsibility.
"Okay, you can't take this blame. Besides, who said it was an infamy? Who knows? It might become a good reputation in the end." Cun Yunsheng patted his shoulder and chuckled.
"Don't think so badly about everything. If the devil can do it on the first day of the month, why can't we do it on the fifteenth?"
Seeing that Cun Yunsheng had made up his mind, Meng Fanle had no choice but to say that he understood.
"Sir, did you say your last sentence on purpose?" Meng Fanle suddenly remembered something and asked in confusion.
"Of course it was intentional. There are now 200,000 Japanese troops in Tianzhu, and the Japanese army has been expanding its victories recently. Although the British army has drawn two elite troops to barely block the Japanese attack, when the main forces of the Japanese army arrive, the British army will be defeated." Cun Yunsheng said with a smile.
"At this time, Admiral Wavell must be extremely worried. If he heard that there was a way to destroy a large number of Japanese troops, do you think Admiral Wavell would do it?"
"After all, we are allies now. The Japanese army used poison gas bombs against their allies, so as a member of the Allied Forces, it is reasonable for the British army to also use poison gas bombs, isn't it?"
"Even the British army used poison gas bombs, so wouldn't it be justified for us to use poison gas bombs? No one would dare to say anything. If they want to blame someone, they should blame the Japanese army for using poison gas bombs first."
Cun Yunsheng's words left Meng Fan dumbfounded.
He really didn't expect so much.
"You have calculated the British army's fate. Stilwell must be able to see it. Why didn't he say anything just now?" Meng Fanle asked even more puzzled.
Hearing this, Cun Yunsheng picked up the teacup, took a sip of water, and said lightly.
"That's because Stilwell is still relying on us to help him retake Luzon. Only then can he compete for the commander of the Southeast Asia Theater. His biggest opponent, besides MacArthur, is the British Army."
"Do you think he will speak for the British army now?"
"It's good enough that we don't go to trick the British army."
Meng Fanle felt that his brain was not enough. This was too complicated. Even a poison gas bomb could involve so many deep issues.
"Will the British army use poison gas bombs?"
"Don't worry, it will definitely be used. The British ship is about to capsize at any time. Admiral Wavell, a man who puts Britain first, will definitely only give priority to the interests of the British Empire. As for the impact of poison gas bombs, with the precedent of the Japanese army using them, it is not a big deal at all." Cun Yunsheng said calmly.
The fact was just as he expected. Stilwell did guess that Cun Yunsheng wanted to shift the blame to someone else.
But he did not expose it, but took the initiative to call Admiral Wavell.
"General Stilwell, are you going to send troops to support me?" Admiral Wavell said weakly on the other end of the phone.
It was originally thought that the elite troops drawn from Afghanistan could completely defeat the Japanese army.
It turned out that he overthought it. The main force of the Japanese army was even stronger than he imagined.
Although their artillery may not be as good as the British Army, their individual soldier quality and military command level are far superior to theirs.
The confrontation line is now in jeopardy, and the Japanese army is drawing more troops from the rear.
When these reinforcements arrive, the defense line will definitely be torn apart.
He had sent telegrams to Fatty Qiu more than once, requesting reinforcements.
The results of it?
Fatty Qiu doesn't have time to deal with him now.
Due to the emergence of oil fields in North Africa, the focus of the US military has begun to shift to Europe, so it is not so concerned about other colonies and just sends telegrams asking them to hold on.
Once the European battlefield is resolved, India's predicament will naturally be solved.
After reading the telegram, Admiral Wavell was naturally speechless, but he also knew that compared to India, the European battlefield was more important.
Especially the discovery of oil fields in North Africa caused a huge sensation.
Even Vichy France, which had been in a state of disarray, couldn't help but send troops to help the German army fight against the Allies.
Previously, it was only the navy that participated in the Four-Nation Naval Fleet. This could be considered as a revenge of Vichy France. After all, Operation Ballista caused heavy losses to the French Navy.
Now even the army is ready to take action, which is not good news.
So Admiral Wavell, who had lost all hope, had to find another way. When he received a call from Stilwell, he thought that the other party was going to send reinforcements.
"Admiral Wavell, I have bad news for you." Stilwell's tone on the other end of the phone was very sad.
"Just now I received news that the Japanese army blatantly violated international conventions and used poison gas bombs, causing huge casualties to the Chinese troops."
To be honest, Admiral Wavell didn't react at all when he heard this.
If the US military suffered heavy casualties, he might have said a few words of comfort, but what about the Chinese army?
He doesn't care at all.
After all, having suffered the humiliation from Cun Yunsheng before, it was impossible for him to have any good feelings towards her.
"Oh? This is really bad news." Admiral Wavell said pretentiously.
"Yes, so as allies we have to help them." Stilwell's inexplicable words left Admiral Wavell a little confused.
What do you mean?
How to help them?
Do I need help myself?
"I heard that the British army has a lot of poison gas bombs in India." Stilwell's meaningful words made Admiral Wavell's eyes light up.
Yup!
The Japanese army can use poison gas bombs!
Why can't I use it?
If it happens unexpectedly, it will definitely cause huge casualties.
Maybe it can solve the current dilemma.
For a moment, Admiral Wavell, who had been somewhat depressed, suddenly became interested.
(End of this chapter)