"You really convinced MacArthur?"

The call between Qin Wei and MacArthur was kept confidential, but the level was not particularly high. At least several senior executives in the Fourth War Zone knew it in the shortest time. Speaking of which, several people were worried when they heard Qin Wei's plan, especially those remarks he persuaded MacArthur... Did this kid have a look of courage or had a bear heart? He dared to take it out for such a big thing and say "nonsense"!

"It's quite tedious, but it's okay, he agreed. And he decided to start the preparations before the exercise right away..."

"Crazy, you and him are both crazy!" Bai Chongxi pointed at Qin Wei incomprehensible, "What do you think? How dare you make a decision in private for such a big thing?"

"How can I make any private decision?" Qin Wei looked at him with his eyes, "I'm going to go and see Lao Jiang. Only after hearing Lao Jiang's promise with my own ears will he truly agree to conduct military exercises with us... Since this matter involves Lao Jiang, at most I am a messenger, how dare I make any private decisions? Besides, I explained to Lao Jiang before calling. If he doesn't nod, how dare I take food?"

"Although we are only a corner of the national battlefield, to be honest, when I heard that the government has been fighting for dominance with Britain and the United States for the Asian theater, I was not only worried, but also because of the long-term struggle. " Xu Tingyao sighed, "What are our strengths? It's almost said that if we have money but no money, no guns, only the population is sufficient. It can be said that almost everything we have to rely on the support of others... So in my opinion, whether we lose or win this time, it is actually a good thing. If we win, we won. Even if we lose, it will be much easier to have an American general as the leader, and it will be much easier to ask Britain and the United States for support. After all, if we defeat them under the command of the American general, we will lose the face of the Americans."

"Hey, this makes sense." Qin Wei smiled, "Actually, I think so too. Chiang Kai-shek can't command the entire Chinese army. He is an American. Even if we cooperate fully, where will he be the commander-in-chief of his Asian theater? To put it bluntly, he can't keep his word even in the Southeast Asian theater. If he is in the sky, he will command Australia. But then again, it's different with such a US Army general standing in front. No matter what, he has to work hard to get equipment and supplies for us. This General MacArthur has been the chief of staff of the US Army and is extremely clear about the power of the United States. It's not easy for the US government to fool him."

"I said to Brother Qin, if the Americans don't agree, do you really plan to make this bet to the US government and force them to agree?" Zhang Fakui asked suddenly.

"The US government will not pay attention to me. Don't look at them suffering our losses in publicity some time ago, but now they have officially implemented the wartime news control and are not afraid of us doing this." Qin Wei smiled. "It's a pity that I'm sure that my conditions will definitely make MacArthur tempted. As long as both sides determine the content of the bet, he will definitely not be able to give up this opportunity. Even if it's against the US government."

"The United States is different from our China. He dares to disobey the government's orders?" Zhang Fakui asked.

"MacArthur's idea is exactly the opposite of their government. He firmly believes that the United States' strategy should be to start with Asia and then Europe. Because the Japanese have dropped bombs on their homeland, and even to New York on the east coast. Therefore, Japan's threat is greater than Germany, which is still fighting with the Soviet Union in Europe," Qin Wei said, "And he likes to show off and always hopes that he can be glorious no matter where he goes. But the problem is that if he leaves this time, he will definitely not be able to escape the title of "the defeated Japanese under the Japanese." This is an unacceptable title for him who loves face, so if he has the chance, he will definitely hope to solve the Japanese in Asia first."

"Even if he has a good idea, he can't go against the government. Isn't he afraid that Washington will remove him from his post?" Xu Tingyao asked.

"Of course he is not afraid." Qin Wei sneered, "You think the United States has a strict system and their army belongs to the country, so soldiers must obey the government and obey the White House's instructions? You are wrong. Soldiers, especially high-level generals like MacArthur, cannot do without politics. Behind each of them, there is almost a huge political and economic force. The power behind MacArthur is one of the largest powers in the United States: the oil consortium!"

"Oil Consortium?"

"You mean... in order to regain Indonesia's oil resources from the Japanese as soon as possible, the American oil consortium actually supports MacArthur's claim of 'Asia first and then Europe'?"

They are all smart people. When Qin Wei mentioned oil, Bai Suxi, Zhang Fakui, Xu Tingyao, and Wu Shi all understood what MacArthur's true confidence was.

"Island's oil is good." Looking at the eyes of everyone, Qin Wei nodded, "Especially the Duli Oilfield, which has shallow burial and large reserves... Now is a good time to make a fortune during the war. Of course, those oil consortiums do not want to miss such a rare opportunity. There is also the Minas Oilfield, which has also formed a certain scale after this period of development and construction. It can be imagined that if the war continues, these two oil fields will bring great benefits to their respective oil consortiums. And in addition, the most important thing is me..."

"You?" Wu Shi was stunned, "Sir Qin, what's your business?"

"I understand." Bai Chongxi suddenly realized, "You kid left such a big pit in the agreement signed with Shell and the Kong family in the UK. In order to avoid these two oil fields being regained by you, both the British and Americans must try their best to regain these two oil fields. Otherwise, not only will the early investment be wasted, but the wealth of the two large oil fields will be completely lost, and they may not be able to be regained again in the future... This is much more important than making money during the war. Therefore, in order to avoid this huge loss, they can only support MacArthur."

"Smart." Qin Wei smiled, "Actually, this is also what I heard from the United States not long ago that Chevron sold its shares in Duri Oilfield to Exxon Oil Company of Rockefeller at an extremely low price. Before that, I really didn't expect that the extra money written in the agreement would have such a great effect."

"A oil field of such a large one is unwilling to bear, no matter who it is." Wu Shi sighed, "It can be mined for decades. It is worth at least billions of dollars, right?"

"If the price rise for a long time is included, tens of billions of dollars are less." Qin Wei smiled, "What's more, the American oil consortium has always been squeezed into the American continent by the British and cannot go out. Therefore, if Indonesia's oil fields can be obtained, it will not only break the British oil blockade, but also greatly enhance the Rockefeller family's voice in the energy world, allowing its influence to go out of the United States and expand to a wider area. This is something that even money can't buy."

"If you say this, it's really worth fighting with the government." Zhang Fakui thought about it, and was a little shocked. "I didn't expect that a mere military exercise would involve so many things. I really gained my knowledge this time."

"War is actually a political extension supported by the economy! And the American political system determines that their government decisions must be the embodiment of the will of monopoly capital. This is also the essence of the government of this country." Qin Wei said.

"You said these are all false. The problem now is that even if MacArthur became the commander-in-chief of the Asian War Zone, it is beneficial to us, we cannot let him win!" Bai Chongxi said, "Otherwise, Lao Jiang will definitely have to peel off all our skin."

"...This is right." Zhang Fakui smiled bitterly, "With the temper of the chairman, he will definitely not be able to give up his military command. If MacArthur wins, he will not come to Taiwan at the time and he will definitely settle the score with us."

"You kid, be careful." Bai Suxi glanced at Qin Wei again warned, "You took this matter. If you lose, even if you make countless great achievements, it will not work."

"So we must win." Qin Wei said, "and we must win."

"If possible, it's best not to cheat, so as not to let someone catch the handle." Wu Shi suddenly added, "But when it's really time to reach a critical moment, you should still pay attention to what you should pay attention to."

"I knew that you wouldn't be punishing those unlucky guys just for this trip." Bai Chongxi smiled bitterly, "But you have to say anything. If the stuffing is exposed then, who will carry it?"

"What's the point of revealing it? I haven't fought yet, why do you look like you want to lose? Are you Bai Shengxi?" Qin Wei glared at this guy, "And I told you all, we will definitely win this battle. Why don't you believe it?"

"Du Yuming has always stayed in the headquarters, specifically asking for battle for Zheng Dongguo and Rong's 1st Division. What do you think?" Zhang Fakui asked.

"Although the defeat of Rong 1st Division last time could not be said to be wronged, if it were me, I would be willing to give them a chance." Xu Tingyao said.

"The 5th Army is the ace of the National Army, and Du Guangting is also one of the students the Chairman values ​​most. If they lose the battle, it is equivalent to embarrassing the Chairman. So, if you have the chance, give it to them once." Wu Shi also said.

"Some people say Du Yuming is no worse than me, I want to see..." Bai Chongxi sighed again after saying that: "It's a pity that I just used a division this time, so it would be even better if it was an army."

"You can rest assured. This exercise will definitely be more than one division, or even one army..." Qin Wei smiled, "MacArthur and his 30,000 American soldiers must come on the field, and none of them can escape!"
Chapter completed!