Chapter 553 Nomination of the Allied Commander-in-Chief
Qin Wei wanted to drive MacArthur out of Asia because this guy was the commander of the US Western Pacific Theater in his original history. After defeating the main force of the Japanese Navy, the "frog jump" tactic designed by him and Admiral Nimitz made the US military ignore the Japanese dens hiding on the island, and directly gave up the traditional tactic of flat pushing on the front line, and jumped forward and attacked across the island. As a result, under their command, the Allies in the Pacific Theater advanced in two directions, using their naval advantages to avoid the key points of the Japanese front line defense, and captured the islands with weaker strategic defense in their strategic depth, and then continued to carry out the offensive with this support, which greatly accelerated the course of the war. It took only more than half a year to break through the Japanese internal defense circle.
From this we can see that this five-star American general who has been acting all his life is indeed a war genius. If it weren't for him and Nimitz, the war in the Pacific would have lasted for a long time. Anyway, the possibility of Japan surrendering in 1945 was slim. Even if the Japanese were forced to surrender alone under the pressure of Germany and Italy's surrender, they would not be unconditional. Because their homeland had not been attacked at that time. In this way, Japan would still be the most powerful country in Asia and maintain military pressure on East Asian countries, especially China at all times.
That is not in China's interests.
But Qin Wei still decided to drive MacArthur and his US troops out of Asia.
He hates this "frog jumping tactic"! Because he is confident now that if the Americans did not intervene, the Chinese team will definitely be the one who will attack the Japanese at sea. For the Chinese team, this so-called "frog jumping" tactic is nothing more than a waste. If China wants to attack Japan, does it need "frog jumping"? How many small islands are there between China and Japan for continuous jumping? Most importantly, the Pacific War that ended too early is also extremely inconsistent with China's interests.
Qin Wei wanted to use this war to drive Britain, the United States and other countries out of Southeast Asia. He did not want to make the United States the world economic hegemon in the future, but also become a military hegemon. Because the Soviet Union is unlikely to rise and compete with the United States. Without the Soviet Union, if the United States is still as powerful as before, which country in the world can resist?
But the United States is under the "protection" of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It is extremely powerful and the possibility of local injuries is too small. Therefore, Qin Wei can only let it bleed heavily on the European battlefield until it cannot move freely within 10 or 20 years.
But there is a premise: there cannot be US troops in Southeast Asia. If there is US troops, Qin Wei's plan will be basically bankrupt, and his plan to plunder Japanese industry will be even more difficult to achieve. Because China lacks a navy.
Therefore, Qin Wei has been encouraging Chiang Kai-shek, asking him to show the momentum that a leader of a great power should have, and compete for China's due power and interests in the face of Britain and the United States. This is also why he handed over the gold and silver of the Philippines' treasury, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam to Chiang Kai-shek. Without this money, Chiang Kai-shek would have no confidence.
However, with confidence, Lao Jiang did cause a lot of trouble for Britain and the United States.
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"What Asian war zone? I firmly oppose it! Oppose it!"
Shangri-La!
Note that this is not Shangri-La, Tibet, China. This is the United States. In 1938, the year when Qin Wei arrived in Chongqing, this place is located in Maryland, USA. It is only 120 kilometers away from the capital Washington. It was originally named "Catotting Villa" and was named after the Katoting Mountains where it is located. The most beautiful thing is that it is a vacation place for US federal government staff and their homes. However, in 1939, it became a special care center for Roosevelt, and since then it was established as a leisure summer resort for the US president.
Roosevelt was in poor health. So he often came here to recuperate. According to the novel "The Lost Horizon" published by British writer James Hilton in 1933, he gave it a poetic name: "Shangri-La" ("Shangri-La" is Tibetan, meaning "the sun and moon in the heart". It is the ideal state that people yearn for - "a paradise"). However, this is just its current name. After Eisenhower became president, this resort was renamed by him after his favorite grandson, which is the famous "Camp David" in later generations!
Roosevelt is very busy now, so of course he cannot come here to rest. Moreover, he did not come here alone. He also brought Churchill, two representatives of China: Song Ziwen and Yan Huiqing, and their respective followers. There is only one reason for coming here: completing the negotiations between the Three Kingdoms without being disturbed by the outside world.
But Roosevelt obviously made a wrong idea. From the beginning of the negotiations, the Chinese people were very uncooperative.
"I also think it's too... unrealistic to establish an Asian war zone." Looking at the short and fat man who couldn't live there, Roosevelt didn't know how many times he rubbed his forehead. "Asia is too big. No country or alliance in the world has the ability to command battles within such a large range. Moreover, the current battle is limited to East Asia and Southeast Asia, and we don't think it's necessary to include the entire Asia."
"But the Japanese have now started attacking Indonesia and are making progress. So, they will not take long to launch an attack on Malaya, Singapore and Myanmar. As long as they complete the strategic goal, their next goal will definitely be India." After arguing with the leaders of the two countries, Song Ziwen is becoming more and more confident now. "Once India is lost, West Asia will face tremendous pressure... Prime Minister Churchill, most of the oil needed by Britain now comes from Iran. You don't want the Japanese navy to block the Persian Gulf, right?"
"Absurd. The Japanese cannot even break through Myanmar and Malaya, so how can they hit India? If they can't hit India, how can they block the Persian Gulf?" Churchill shouted.
"But according to the deduction of my ** department, your country's military arrangements in Malaya and Myanmar cannot resist the Japanese's attack at all. I am frank, if you still do not listen to our advice and insist on doing your own thing, then the Japanese warships will cross India and go straight to the Persian Gulf in the middle of this year." Song Ziwen said seriously, "By then, it will be too late."
"It's ridiculous, it's ridiculous! You Chinese cannot defeat the Japanese. Do you think everyone will be the same as you when you were beaten so embarrassed by the Japanese? The British Empire is not only powerful in the navy, but also strong in the army. The Japanese dare not attack Malaya and Myanmar, which we have heavy troops, but instead first conquered Indonesia. This is a clear proof. Even the Japanese do not have the confidence to win, so where do you have this confidence? In my opinion, this is simply a false judgment you deliberately made in order to seize the interests of the entire Asia." Churchill shouted.
"Until now, the military predictions made by my department have not deviated too much. Especially the Battle of Siberia, it is almost exactly the same as our judgment." Yan Huiqing kept squinting his eyes. At this time, he suddenly spoke: "Mr. Prime Minister, the Soviet Union has paid a huge price for their arrogance. They now have to face huge pressure from both directions. But you still despise Japan... You are also a soldier, but you obviously lack the rationality and caution that a soldier should have."
"It is precisely because of my rationality and prudence that I see the shadow of greed in you. You are like Fenriel, the giant wolf in Nordic mythology... You are too greedy. China does not have the ability to lead the entire Asia. And there is no such strength. Doing this will only cause the allies to fall into endless debates. You have seriously held back the war." Churchill said loudly.
"We are greedy?" It seems a little greedy. But if we don't take advantage of this opportunity, we will still follow you as followers in the future. Let you bully me? Song Ziwen sneered at Churchill's words. Now the situation is that Britain and the United States cannot live without China, and they dare not force China to the side of the Axis. According to domestic arrangements, a rumor has begun to spread in the United States and even Europe: Japan has not gained anything in China, and now it has gained huge Siberia, and its troops are tight. Therefore, the Japanese cabinet seems to intend to negotiate with China and intend to release it.
Abandon all the territory that invaded China outside the three northeastern provinces in exchange for a more free strategic space and cooperation with the Chinese government. This rumor of course also came into the ears of Roosevelt and Churchill. Although these two people have not expressed anything until now, he still felt the tension between the two: the Japanese have armed the Siberian labor camp and obtained a large amount of troops. If China is added... then the allies simply don't need to fight. Because with China's population base, the Axis powers can even pile them up to death.
It can be said that if it weren't for knowing the virtues of the Japanese and knowing that the Japanese never only eat but don't vomit, they would never give up the fat meat in their mouths. Even Song Ziwen himself was a little moved by this rumor. He could easily take back most of the land he had fallen. Why not do such a good thing?
"If we are really greedy, we will not voluntarily give up Cambodia and Vietnam! We do this just for the interests of the allies." Song Ziwen said again.
"The interests of the Allies? You just don't want to fight the Japanese before you get enough benefits." Churchill snorted coldly.
"We no longer have the capital to fight the Japanese on a large scale." Yan Huiqing shouted, "China does not have enough industry, nor does it have enough resources. But we have to maintain the operation of millions of troops. Our entire country is a battlefield and is consumed everywhere. Our people are hungry, and our soldiers do not even have enough guns and bullets. In this case, do you want us to fight the Japanese with fire sticks?"
"But you obviously won several victories in the previous battle with the Japanese." Churchill retorted.
"So our baggage has consumed the vast majority. Colonel Jimmy Doolittle's report has been sent to the US Department of the Army. You should know this!" Song Ziwen also said loudly.
"Since you can't even support the war in your own country, why are you anxious to set up an Asian war zone? Can you handle it?" Churchill snorted coldly.
"Mr. Prime Minister, do you think we are willing to do this? Only by taking on a larger scope of responsibility can we obtain more support from you. Now that the cooperation between the Allies has not officially begun, you are pushing us against us. How do you make us believe you?" Yan Huiqing asked.
"If China gives up its intention to establish an Asian theater, our first batch of aid can set off immediately," Roosevelt said suddenly.
"Aid should be set out immediately. Because the Japanese will launch a full-scale attack on Southeast Asia immediately! Without our support, the British team will definitely have the fate of failure." Song Ziwen said.
"What do you mean?" Churchill was furious.
"It's not meaningful," Yan Huiqing added, "We also hope that your country's army can listen to our command, because only in this way can we avoid greater losses... Because according to the deduction, your failure in Malaya and Myanmar is inevitable."
"Arrogant—" Churchill slapped the table, turned around and left: "It's simply unreasonable!"
"Mr. Prime Minister..." Roosevelt tried to call the short and fat man in the back, but unfortunately he failed, so he could only watch Churchill leave angrily. In this way, his impression of the two Chinese representatives in front of him was even worse: "Two, is this your purpose? You have no plans to cooperate with the British, right?"
"The British are too arrogant. They will not really cooperate with anyone until they really suffer losses." Yan Huiqing sighed.
"And if we cooperate with them at this time, then when they are defeated, our people will inevitably be betrayed by them and will be pushed to stop the Japanese for them! We will not do such stupid things." Song Ziwen's expressionless face.
"We are allies, and we need trust..." Roosevelt was powerless.
"Mr. President, when it comes to trust...the cooperation between Britain and the United States in establishing a European theater, we want to give you a suggestion." Song Ziwen and Yan Huiqing looked at each other and said.
"European War Zone? What does this have to do with you?" So greedy! Where do these Chinese people want to reach? Roosevelt only felt that he should be dumbfounded. These people actually want to interfere in the European War Zone?
"It's just a small suggestion." Song Ziwen shrugged, "We believe that the candidate for the commander-in-chief of the Allied Army in the European Theater is best for your country to nominate Colonel Eisenhower!" (To be continued, please search for Astronomy, novels are better, updated and faster!
Chapter completed!