in2ebook Chapter 865 A multi-pronged approach
Chapter 865 A multi-pronged approach
Stilwell's face, which had been excited just now, became as ugly as pickled eggplant.
"Wang, please wait a moment."
After saying this, Stilwell left the meeting room and immediately contacted the M Army Department of Defense. It was obvious that he wanted to intercept the billion dollars and use it all to buy Kevlar helmets and bulletproof vests.
According to Stilwell, if this ten billion dollars was dropped into the water, it would make a sound, but if it hit the Central Army, there would probably not be even a splash.
Finally, at Stilwell's insistence, Secretary Lewis decided to propose to the U.S. government to suspend the war loan to Changzhou.
However, the outcome is unknown.
"Wang, give us a little more time. I am confident that we can get this 1 billion US dollars. By then, it will all become funds for purchasing helmets and bulletproof vests!"
"Okay, I'll wait for your good news. You can only get a discount if you sign the contract within three days!"
After Wang Meng finished speaking, he left Stilwell's camp and went directly to Kunming.
Inside the Guandu Mountain Military Base, Wang Meng had a long talk with Mao Hang, asking him to report on the promotion of helmets and bulletproof vests.
“Chief of Staff, Mr. Nicholas is making good progress. He is organizing a road show in the rear, encouraging women and children in the rear to donate money for the soldiers on the front line to buy life-saving equipment.
However, I feel that it is still a little lacking. After all, the current discussion is still concentrated among ordinary people and has not reached the top of the Ministry of Defense.
Nicholas tried to sell Kevlar helmets and bulletproof vests to the Ministry of Defense, but was unsatisfied.
Wang Meng nodded. This situation was within his expectations. In order to achieve results in a short period of time, he had to take multiple approaches.
"Well, let Nicholas spread the word that the M government would rather lend $1 billion to the Chinese Central Army than buy life-saving equipment for those M soldiers fighting for freedom!"
Mao Hang gave a wicked smile and glanced at Wang Meng.
"Chief of Staff, did you come up with this plan? You're so smart, you can even make up such a rumor!"
Wang Meng glared at Mao Hang.
"Director Mao, you are judging others by your own standards. How could I, the chief of staff of the independent column and a handsome man, spread rumors? This is serious news, absolutely reliable!"
Mao Hang didn't quite agree with the first half, but he had no doubts about the second half.
"Okay, I'll contact Nicholas now!"
"By the way, let Nicholas put pressure on us. Many European countries are interested in purchasing. If they don't hurry up, this first batch of speculation and bulletproof vests will be supplied to Europe first!"
Mao Hang was a practical man. He trotted out immediately and conveyed Wang Meng's instructions to Nicholas.
Sure enough, faced with a five-point commission, Nicholas seemed to be energized. He found a large number of extras to spread the news, and also found several Europeans to "visit" his company, pretending to sign a contract.
On the first day, public opinion began to ferment.
The next day, the people of Country M took to the streets and began holding rallies and demonstrations to "give hats to Country M soldiers" to oppose the Country M government's loan to the Central Army.
On the third day, major newspapers began to report on the excellent performance of Kevlar material and published photos of European arms dealers taking pictures with Nicholas, my roommate and me.
Finally, the M government and the Ministry of Defense could not bear the pressure and decided to suspend aid to the Central Army and use the billion US dollars to purchase helmets and bulletproof vests.
Finally, Wang Meng went to Camp Stilwell in India again and signed a billion-dollar contract for a total of 800,000 sets of Kevlar helmets and bulletproof vests.
At this moment, the 11th and 20th Central Army Groups, which were crossing the river, had a fierce conflict with the troops of the Independent Column.
The 13th Army of the Sixth Army, which was responsible for the defense on the west bank of the Nujiang River, controlled all the traffic routes into western Yunnan under the leadership of Army Commander Long Wenjian. One side wanted to pass and the other side would not let them, so naturally a conflict broke out.
Long Wenjian stood on the armored vehicle, holding an electric horn and shouting loudly:
"Comrades of the Central Army, hello, I am Long Wenjian, commander of the 6th Army of the th Army of the Independent Column. It's not that we don't let you pass, but there is a military exercise going on ahead. If you intrude without permission, there will be a risk of accidental injury!"
After Long Wenjian finished speaking, a loud explosion was heard behind him.
The Central Army began to retreat and stopped pushing.
Originally, they were unwilling to leave their homes to fight, because once they entered southern Myanmar, the logistical supply might not keep up. Would they then repeat the tragic mistakes of the first battle in Burma? This was a question.
We haven’t even entered southern Myanmar yet, but we have to cross the “exercise area” of the independent column. Is this a joke?
They had seen countless Japanese soldiers being blown to pieces by the independent column's artillery shells and aerial bombs.
This shell will not spare the Chinese just because they are below it.
All beings are equal under the bombs!
At this time, a burst of urgent horn sounds were heard, and a dark green American jeep drove over. The soldiers of the Central Army obediently made way for it, and the chattering team returned to silence.
Long Wenjian leaned over and looked over. Wasn’t this his old butler Yu Xiaoqing?
Yu Xiaoqing's jeep drove in front of Long Wenjian's armored vehicle, confronting him head-on. But in terms of momentum, the jeep was still slightly inferior.
Yu Xiaoqing stood on the jeep and raised his head proudly.
"General Long, I am following the orders of the Military Commission and the Expeditionary Force Headquarters to enter southern Burma to fight. Please give me some convenience and clear the way so that I can pass quickly!"
Long Wenjian felt awkward looking at Yu Xiaoqing. He clearly needed help, but why was he so high and mighty? Was he a general?
(Yu Xiaoqing's father was the commander of the 11th Army Group.)
"Haha, Commander Yu, what does the rule say? When you see your superior, you must salute first and then report, and then speak after getting permission. Did you do that?"
Yu Xiaoqing was a little confused. What did this mean? As a member of the Central Army, why should I salute you, the Independent Column? Although the Central Army is now in decline, it still has its pride!
"Captain Long, I don't understand what you mean!"
"What do you mean? I'm asking you, Yu Xiaoqing, whether the Independent Column belongs to the National Revolutionary Army!"
"Yes!"
"Then am I the army commander? And you are just a division commander!"
"Yes!"
"Salute me!"
Yu Xiaoqing was so angry that his lungs were about to explode, and his body was shaking uncontrollably. This scoundrel who had acted crazy and stupid in front of him for a box of bullets and a few machine guns was actually so disrespectful to him.
Thirty years in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi.
Without waiting for Long Wenjian to attack, He Shuguang, the "knife holder" standing behind the jeep, pulled the M2 heavy machine gun on the car, pulled the bolt to load the gun, and pointed the gun at Long Wenjian.