Chapter 63: The Call from the Other Side of the Ocean (4)
.In the eyes of the White House, Scherwei, who also has a stubborn strength, a strong sense of honor, outstanding personal ability, and rich military experience, is undoubtedly an excellent general. However, compared with the Chinese generals with relatively complex living environment, Scherwei still seems too simple and immature in power and inspiration. What's worse, due to the influence of his character weaknesses he has formed over the years, even by the standards of Western society, Scherwei cannot be considered a good negotiator. It is his fatal injury to his emotions easily fluctuate. To put it bluntly, negotiation is an art of mutual compromise, and what is most needed is sufficient patience.
"Enough! General Cheng! You don't realize that we are consuming precious time like this!" The extreme depression of being repeatedly suppressed made Scherwei explode. The more he said, the more excited he was, the last few words were yelled out from his chest. A total of four months of training, including the replacement of equipment, combat power running-in, and amphibious landing exercises! This is the bottom line! Otherwise, I will ask President Roosevelt to reconsider the feasibility of this plan!"
Scherwei's fierce threat is not worth showing in Cheng Jiaji's opinion: Reconsideration? Unless the United States is willing to change the established national policy of first Europe and then Asia, or has put in a desperate effort to reverse the situation of Asian wars and swing towards the Japanese. Otherwise, the Americans really have no power to reconsider in borrowing troops.
Although he was proud of having to kill the other party's pulse and even though he wanted to chase them all the way, Cheng Jiaji decided to leave some room for Scherwei and the United States in training. After all, speaking between countries is still based on strength. If you ask for excessive demands, you will probably backfire. Of course, Cheng Jiaji, who has no idea of gentleness, kindness, mercy and frugality in his mind, still has to strive for it with all his strength!
"Four and ten days, there will be no more days left! Please understand. I am responsible for the lives of our soldiers." Cheng Jiaji's first major concession gave Shierwei a glimmer of hope on his face, which was covered with clouds. Unfortunately, this dawn was destined to be a flash in the pan. "However, I still have two small requests. First, the four months and ten days deadline. (Mobile reading 1 6 k .cn) It will start from the moment our army arrives at the training ground; second, your country should also train our troops in jungle combat." Cheng Jiaji added with a smile.
There was an impulse to step on the face with an extremely sincere smile in front of him, and a few feet were surging in Scherwei's chest.
It is better to say that Cheng Jiaji Institute temporarily added the first of these two requirements. It was nothing more than air transporting the Forty-Eighth Army to the Yanbei Island training base in batches and sections. It has been agreed to choose the training base in Yanbei Island, Myanmar. Although this large-scale air transport has been carried out quite arduously, fortunately, the US Air Force's air transport capacity is strong enough, so as long as the airports at both ends of the journey are arranged. Besides, shortening the time delayed by the Forty-Eighth Army on the road is also in line with the White House's desire to enter the battle as soon as possible.
And this second requirement is the main reason why Schwell's rationality is collapsed. He has a rigorous style and comprehensive knowledge. He still has some understanding of the wide range of subjects covered by jungle combat training. At least he knows that if he takes it seriously, these newly added training courses will not be completed without three or five months!
"General Cheng, can I regard this as a malicious fooling of an old man who sincerely helps China?" Perhaps it was the extreme that everything would turn back. The question of Scherwei, who was angry, had a faint sound of metal and stone, made people unable to hear any anger.
Faced with the fiercely questioning of Scherwei, Cheng Jiaji responded without panic: "Lt. General Scherwei, you don't understand what I mean yet. The jungle combat training will be completed in the previously agreed period of four months and ten days."
When he heard that it would not exceed the deadline, Scherwei's anger suddenly disappeared seven or eight points, and replaced by a heart full of doubts: "General Cheng, did I hear it wrong?"
"I only require my soldiers to master the basic precautions and combat skills for combat in some small jungles and large areas around the jungle. I have no intention of making them savages. The current Japanese have not been able to drive my army into the mountains and jungles! I can also assure you here that if your country requires my troops to scatter into the depths of the jungle to clear away the Japanese army, even if Chongqing agrees, I will not do it! Because that is not the work that the main force corps that have not received systematic and complete jungle survival training should do!" Cheng Jiaji replied loudly.
Scherwei immediately retorted without even thinking about it: "Even if it is just a simple jungle combat training, the intensity of the entire training will increase a lot." Scherwei emphasized in a heavy tone: "It will be so big that the human body cannot bear it, and it will cause a large number of training and loss. In severe cases, it will also lead to batches of dead people!" No matter how many years have lived in China, Scherwei's way of thinking is genuine American. When the war situation is critical, he can ignore how large his troops' combat loss is. But if the worst of the above situation becomes a reality, it is unacceptable to his worldview.
"General Scherwei! How amazing the perseverance and patience of Chinese soldiers are, other Americans may not know, you should know it!" Cheng Jiaji's words reminded Scherwei of the construction sites on the Burma-Yunnan Highway. He held the pickaxe with his hands full of blood bubbles, and the iron drill was digging day and night, and was restricted by the terrain and geology, and could not use large machinery.
"Of course, I'm afraid that my brothers will die in vain during training." Cheng Jiaji said in a tone: "But I firmly believe that in order to win more US aid as soon as possible, so that millions of Chinese soldiers can no longer resist the Japanese's steel by flesh and blood. Every officer and soldier of the 48th Army, including me, will not be stingy with his own lives!"
Scherwei was completely speechless. From the standpoint of a professional soldier, he could understand Cheng Jiaji's protection and regret for his subordinates. But what shocked Scherwei the most was that Cheng Jiaji, a soldier of a weak country, expressed the admirable and amazing spirit of sacrifice and the self-esteem and self-reliance contained in this spirit.
The United States provides weapons, and Chinese soldiers contribute their flesh and blood to deal with the common enemies of the two countries. Which of the two is more important?! If the Chinese military and civilians had not dragged millions of Japanese troops with great sacrifices, what impact would it have on the war between the United States and Japan? Then, why should the Chinese people be grateful to the United States? The thought that suddenly came to Scherwei's mind made Scherwei, who had always regarded himself as the benefactor of the Chinese people, realize for the first time that the Chinese people do not owe the United States anything. This is just a pure exchange of interests, and the Chinese military and civilians have far more and more valuable than what the United States can give to China!
Despite winning a great victory in the negotiations with Scherwei, Cheng Jiaji had no joy on his face when he came out of Scherwei's mansion.
To be honest, Cheng Jiaji's confidence in leading troops overseas to assist the US military in this time and space. You must know that in the history of the time and space where he came from, whether it was to capture the Philippines, capture Liuhuang Island, and fight against Okinawa in all aspects, the US army, which had an overwhelming advantage in all aspects, suffered heavy casualties. Just by changing equipment and only more than four months of hell-style training, the 48th Army was able to handle the arduous and complex combat tasks that would make the powerful US troops lose their way from time to time? What's more, the 48th Army was not the US military after all. Will the US Pacific War Zone have too much bias in using troops? Can it cooperate with the various supporting troops of the US military?...
At critical moments, the existence of unknowns that could make the Forty-Eighth Army fail and sink into sand makes Cheng Jiaji worry a lot, so how can he be sad?
Two days later, the study room of the Supreme Authority of De'anli No. 101.
"Washington has already checked the result of your talk with Scherway! Scherway sent seven telegrams to the White House to urge him within two days?" If Cheng Jiaji had not been good at this, the supreme authorities, who were overjoyed, would have thought he was reporting military information.
"Yes! The US government will submit a written memorandum tomorrow and will submit it to our ambassador to the United States tomorrow afternoon." Cheng Jiaji's affirmative answer attracted a good stare from the supreme authorities.
I wouldn’t want to keep me in Chongqing just because I can communicate with Scherwei, right? That would be a pity! An unknown premonition enveloped Cheng Jiaji’s heart.
Unfortunately, Cheng Jiaji really guessed it. For a moment, he had been unable to establish a harmonious relationship with the US government's general spokesperson for interests in China, the US government, who had the right to distribute US aid materials in China, and had this plan. If it were not for the supreme authority who started with the army, he knew that once the Forty-Eighth Group left Cheng Jiaji, his combat effectiveness would inevitably decline significantly. Cheng Jiaji would really be transferred to a diplomatic officer.
"You inform Scherway that this matter is related to military secrets, so there is no need to disturb Mr. Hu. It is better for the National Defense Commission to send someone to the United States to get it." This university artist who is highly valued by the US government and has won the first U.S. aid (tung oil loan) for China. He is not ignorant of the idea of Americans changing horses, but he has always been extremely vigilant. He respects and praises him, but the important matters of confidentiality must be excluded from the circle as much as possible.
"Yes!" Cheng Jiaji responded sternly.
"Haoran! When will you go back to Yueyang!"
"I have already contacted the Air Force and boarded the plane at Shapingba Airport at 6:00 this afternoon." Cheng Jiaji, who thought the supreme authority was urging him to drive, asked carefully: "If you have no other reprimands, I will go to Scherwei Mansion to pass the message now."
"It's already half past eleven, let's have a meal here first." The Supreme Authority ordered kindly: "As for Scherway, you can make a phone call!"
The supreme authority keeps food, but Cheng Jiaji dares not obey!
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