Compared with the North China and Southeast that are currently occupied by the Japanese army, the southwest provinces are regarded as slightly wild places in the eyes of many people. As North China and Southeast gradually fall, the fiscal revenue of the National Government can also be said to have shrunk significantly.

Some people say that 'the war is actually a logistics fight', and this statement is gradually proven. Losing the Southeast, where taxation places with developed commercial taxes, the National Government wanted to support this battle of defense, and could only rely on external loans and aid.

Even though Guizhou Province, which borders Guangdong Province, was ruled by Li and Bai for many years, is naturally far inferior to Guangdong Province in terms of the development of taxes and commerce. In the early years of warlords' melee, Li and Bai also thought of annexing it.

Unfortunately, Chiang Kai-shek has always been vigilant in this matter. If the Japanese had not invaded blatantly, perhaps the elite national army trained by Chiang Kai-shek would have been fighting with the Gui army long ago.

Bai Chongxi, who was sitting in an open space and drinking and chatting with Hu Biao, naturally knew this. To put it bluntly, if it were not for resisting the invasion of the Japanese army, I was afraid that Chiang Kai-shek would not be willing to cooperate with other warlords and forces.

In addition, the Japanese army captured the Shanghai Stock Exchange, Zhejiang Province, and Jiangsu Province, which Chiang Kai-shek regarded as the foundation, and severely damaged the elites created by Chiang Kai-shek. I am afraid that Li and Bai, the two people who were carrying the tripods of the Guangxi clan, would not have the power and status they are now.

If he wanted to bring Gui army to deal with the Japanese, Chiang Kai-shek would not be able to impress a general like Li and Bai if he didn't show any sincerity. Hu Biao could see these truths clearly, how could Bai Chongxi, who was sitting in front of him, not see clearly?

Although Hu Biao's speculation has not yet become a reality, for Bai Chongxi, he knew very well how serious the consequences of the fall of Guangdong Province were. This not only meant that the only remaining maritime passages of the National Government were cut off, but also meant that Guizhou Province would become a target of attack by the Japanese army.

Once the foundation of Guizhou Province is lost, the generals and officers and soldiers who participated in the War of Resistance will become rootless duckweed. The future outcome of the Gui army is probably not better than the Jinsui army that has been huddled.

After hearing the territory Hu Biao wanted, Bai Chongxi also said curiously: "Why is Shillong's place?"

"The reason is very simple. It is located on the border of three provinces, which is more conducive to development. If the Japanese army starts to attack the southwest in the future, I can also send troops to fight at any time and block them outside Shillong.

Secondly, if my judgment is true, the next step is that the Japanese army will inevitably sneak attack your Qinzhou Port and block the land route from Youyi Pass to Guizhou Province. What I want to do is to make arrangements for this in advance, hoping to open up new transportation channels."

Compared with the famous Yunnan-Burma Road in later generations, Hu Biao, who served in the Southwest Special Forces in his previous life, knew that before the Yunnan-Burma Road was fully utilized, there was actually a famous international transportation line, which was the Guiyue Highway passing through Guizhou Province.

Unfortunately, the Japanese army cut off this highway several times in the later period, and this material supply line, which was highly valued by the National Government, could only be completely abandoned. Instead, the strategic supply line was replaced with the Yunnan-Burma Highway entering Yun Province from Myanmar State.

Although Hu Biao could not say hello to Bai Chongxi and send some people to Shilong to develop, Hu Biao knew better that Li and Bai, who had been in charge of Guizhou for many years, had their control over Guizhou, which was probably beyond the imagination of many people.

Even though the Japanese soldiers later pointed directly at Guilin, the capital of Guizhou Province, they still failed to take Guizhou Province. The reason was related to Li and Bai's response and control. Secondly, the ruthlessness of the Gui army in dealing with the Japanese invasion was also admirable.

Coupled with the unique geographical environment of Guizhou Province, it is difficult for the mechanized troops and artillery units that the Japanese army regard as their advantage to achieve their due results. In many cases, even the party behind the road cannot be found, so it is not easy to defeat Guizhou Province.

Similarly, if Li and Bai did not agree, Hu Biao would have a nail in Guizhou Province, and it would be very difficult to develop. On the contrary, if Li and Bai could see the benefits, they would strongly support strengthening cooperation.

Bai Chongxi didn't think it was important to ask Hu Biao for a piece of land or a territory bordering the three provinces. But he was still worried, that was to give Hu Biao territory. What should he do if Hu Biao couldn't drive Hu Biao away in the future?

Perhaps seeing Bai Chongxi's concerns, Hu Biao also said directly: "Brother, I should have heard from me before that I can make friends with many foreigners in the concession because I have the capital they want. To put it bluntly, I have the money they want to make.

There are some ideas that I find difficult to exert behind enemy lines, and I have many concerns. In contrast, if I go there, I may be able to let go. It is very possible to open some factories and build some construction.

As for my brother, I am worried that when I get there, I think you are really too arrogant to me. If your influence in Guizhou is so easy to be shaken, I believe someone has already made you up, right?

In other words, if I invest my funds in Guizhou Province, I can provide you with a lot of taxes and even strengthen our cooperation with each other. In the future, the Japanese will make money in. In order to protect those family businesses, I will also have to fight with the Japanese.

Similarly, Guizhou Province is also your foundation. The Japanese are about to invade, and you must be fighting with the Japanese. Maybe I am not as strong as you now, but you should know more that money is sometimes very useful!”

Although the words were a bit straightforward, Bai Chongxi had to admit that this truth was justified. They were willing to obey Chiang's command and dispatch. The fundamental reason was that Chiang had money, could pay them wages and provide combat supplies.

If they had prestige in the army, they would still not be able to control the troops without capital support, let alone those politicians who regard wealth as their lives. In terms of wealth, Chiang Kai-shek has more capital than any of them.

After measuring the pros and cons, Bai Chongxi finally said: "In my personal opinion, I am willing to strengthen cooperation with me. To be honest, I also want to see how big the name of me can make. But I must seek the opinions of Brother Delin!"

"Of course it's okay! Even if I want to send someone over, I need to plan it."

It is also Hu Biao's principle of doing things. If you get the approval of Li and Bai, Hu Biao also needs to select capable generals to go to Shillong to preside over the overall situation, and to fight for the subsequent transfer of power.

Even when these people set off, Hu Biao had to go back to Shanghai and negotiate a few big deals with Brooke. Before the Japanese invaded Guizhou Province, he transported some urgently needed machinery and equipment and supplies to Shillong in advance.

Then find a way to establish a material transportation channel in the border area. If sea and land are not feasible, Hu Biao would not mind establishing an air transportation channel. Even if the cost is a bit high, the return will definitely not be low.

The pilot training that we negotiated with Brooke earlier is now underway. When those pilots are trained, Hu Biao will inevitably form an air force and buy some fighter jets and transport aircraft, which is just for use.

However, if you want to complete such a big plan in the future, Hu Biao must work harder to make money. Choosing Shillong is more due to the rich mineral resources in this place and a gold mine that has not yet been discovered.

Hu Biao, who had been to this small county town in his previous life, knew that the gold mine was not difficult to mine. Although the reserves were not very rich, they were enough to support the funds needed for Hu Biao's early development. In addition to other mineral resources, they should be able to utilize them.

Although doing this seems to be a bit of a corner of the country. But Hu Biao believes that even if he doesn't dig at this time, the mineral resources will not be discovered in a short time. Now, digging them out can still be used for the War of Resistance and Development.

As long as he gains a foothold in the three provinces of Shillong, Hu Biao will be able to take the lead in the Japanese army and extend his tentacles to the places where the Japanese army will invade in the future. Before the Japanese army launches invasion, he may be able to fish in the water and intercept some spoils plundered by the Japanese army.

As a person who traveled through time, Hu Biao knew better than others about the Japanese invasion plan in the later period. As long as the historical trend remains unchanged, Hu Biao will be able to seize more opportunities and reserve more capital for the future.

After all the wine prepared by Hu Biao was eliminated, Hu Biao also said at the right time: "Brother, it's not too late, I need to set off and leave, and the troops are waiting outside! If you have the chance, I will invite you to have a drink with Brother Delin next time!"

"Okay! I really didn't expect that in addition to fighting, my alcohol tolerance is amazing! If I have the chance to meet on the battlefield next time, maybe I will be the landlord and ask me to have a good drink. How about it?"

"Wine is good, which is naturally a good thing, and I will naturally not refuse! Before leaving, I have a little thought in my heart, I hope I won't mind. If the Japanese army invades heavily in the later period, I'd better send troops to support me.

No matter what, although we are not brothers in the same trench, we are also brothers who fight side by side to fight the Japanese. If Lu'an cannot defend, please help them retreat to Xinyang to rest and be equipped with you to block the Japanese.

I believe that there is no need to say more about General Yu and General Xu. Brother should know better than me. One more friend is better than one more enemy. Making good relationships is not a bad thing after all. I hope my brother won’t think I’m talking too much!”

"Then! As the commander of the war zone, I will treat everyone equally. But do you think Lu'an still can't be defended? Will the Japanese really join the heavy troops again in order to occupy Anhui Province?"

"Yes! For the Japanese, they can't afford to lose this battle. Even if they win miserably, they must win. Only by constantly winning can they maintain their morale and people's hearts. Therefore, the Japanese army that has made a comeback will definitely do their best!"

For the anti-Japanese war troops participating in the Battle of Wuhan, even if they can't defend, they will have to bite the Japanese to get down. But for the Japanese army, it was a strategic failure to spend such a large price but unable to achieve the predetermined combat goals.

Once the Japanese generals in charge of command will inevitably be criticized by the domestic government and the cabinet. Correspondingly, their citizens will also doubt whether the war led by the government and the cabinet is still necessary.

After all, no one can defeat this war. The only difference is that the National Government still has room for maneuver. On the other hand, the Japanese army has already started a war machine without brakes, and they will only truly stop when the cars are destroyed and people are killed!
Chapter completed!