Chapter 328: Republic of China: Starting from the First Class of Whampoa Chapter 338 Go

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Protagonist:

Lv Muzhi

General Shanov asked: "General Lu needs equipment, right? But our military aid list has already been finalized, and the Military Commission knows about this."

After speaking, General Shanov looked at the old man.

The old man nodded at Lv Muzhi and said softly: "The aid list is settled; I think we should take what we can get and not let the old Russians egg us on. Let's not go stirring up trouble in North China for now."

Lv Muzhi smiled and nodded at the old man, thinking that the equipment given by the old Russians would go to many Central Army units lacking equipment, and in the end wouldn't fall to him. What he wanted, he might as well strive for himself—it would be faster than making it himself.

Lv Muzhi said: "General Shanov, you should know that my Youth Corps has attracted and pinned down a large number of Japanese troops in North China."

Currently, the Kwantung Army has transferred two brigades south to garrison North China, which can be counted as the strength of one division, and the Garrison Mongolia Army in the Northwest has also transferred the Twenty-Sixth Division to guard against us.

Don't you think my army has shouldered a considerable amount of Japanese troop strength for your country?"

Shanov smiled: "This is just the beginning? At most less than two divisions. The Japanese army is currently expanding on a large scale; this troop transfer has limited effect on relieving pressure on our borders."

Lv Muzhi shook his head: "That's wrong; this is only the beginning."

The Japanese army is currently only drawing these troops from the Garrison Mongolia Army and the Kwantung Army because my Youth Corps has not yet fully exerted its strength in North China.

When the Corps deploys its full strength, they will discover what a terrifying opponent they face in North China.

By then, whether it is the Kwantung Army or the Garrison Mongolia Army, they will surely send large numbers of reinforcements.

At that time, your country will understand how much pressure the Youth Corps has relieved for your Far Eastern borders."

After listening, Shanov nodded.

Ambassador A Leisi simply asked directly: "General Lu, as far as I know, your arsenal can manufacture weapons on its own, right?"

Lv Muzhi spoke frankly: "My Youth Corps also faces difficulties; the expansion scale is too large, and equipment is in short supply."

I hope your country can provide a batch of weapons to relieve current pressure, so that we can quickly form a sufficient threat to the Japanese troops in North China."

Ambassador A Leisi had long heard of the Youth Corps' expansion and pondered: "That is indeed a huge force, but this matter... is not something I can decide alone."

But you can tell me what you need first."

Lv Muzhi answered immediately: "Right now, what is most urgently needed is of course tanks; I need to expand my tank forces and need many tanks."

Although I can produce tanks myself, the gap of four armies and twelve divisions cannot be filled in a short time.

Your country's T26 Tank technology is mature; I hope Big Brother can help fill some of the tank gap."

As for other firearms, artillery, and Rubles, I also hope your country can lend a helping hand."

A Leisi said: "I admit the Youth Corps has value. If you can truly launch a large-scale offensive in North China, then supporting tanks, guns, and artillery is not a problem."

But the question is—does the Youth Corps really have the determination to actively attack the Japanese army? At least so far, I haven't seen any signs of you taking the initiative to strike."

A Leisi emphasized his tone: "If you can actively attack the Japanese army in North China, note, I say actively attack, not passive defense."

That will surely pin down more Japanese troops in North China; in that case, my country will certainly not be stingy with those tanks and weapons."

The old man pulled Lv Muzhi aside again and whispered: "Wei Yue, why insist on the old Russians' weapons?"

It's just a production capacity issue; wait another year or two, and the arsenals in the Southwest should be able to produce them too."

The old Russians want you to lure the Japanese army to North China and have you actively attack; isn't that harming your own strength? It can't be done!"

The Youth Corps is elite; you can't hurt your foundation for this bit of profit."

Lv Muzhi smiled faintly: "They're things you don't refuse for free; I originally planned to stir up a storm in North China regardless of whether there is Soviet aid."

If the old Russians want to give, why should I refuse?"

The old man hurriedly asked: "Stir up a storm? What are you going to do?"

Lv Muzhi said: "The devils' heavenly locusts have sent out their own Imperial Guard Division and want to borrow a route through Henan; Hu Gongnan and others in southern Henan may not be able to stop them, and when the time comes, I will take action."

The old man suddenly realized: "That indeed should be acted upon; this is also part of the Battle of Wuhan..."

But... you want so many weapons, can you use them all? I'm not doubting you, but can you really recruit that many soldiers?"

"That depends on my own ability; of course, the more people the better, so as to form a greater deterrent against the Japanese army in North China. Don't you agree?"

The old man nodded: "That's the reasoning. I can't spare more manpower to help you either; all your actions in North China must be handled carefully by yourself, and by no means hurt the foundation of the Youth Army."

Lv Muzhi said: "Understood; if there really are Rubles from the Soviet aid, of course some can be turned over to the Central Government."

The old man was very happy after hearing this and patted Lv Muzhi's arm: "Ai ya, you're still the sensible one."

At the same time, on the Yangtze River twenty kilometers ahead of the Machang Mountain Garrison District, forty-seven vessels of the Japanese Navy Eleventh Squadron were sailing.

Detachment Commander Bo Tian Chong Yi stood on the bridge of the Anzhai Gunboat, observing the river surface together with Squadron Commander Major General Kondo Eijiro.

The flagship of the naval force cooperating with the army in this operation was precisely the Anzhai Gunboat, with a total length of 71.7 meters, a width of 9.0 meters, a draft of 2.3 meters, equipped with two 120mm single-mounted guns, one at the bow and one at the stern, and also equipped with two 76mm high-angle guns.

The full crew of the ship was about 120 people, but at this time there were obviously more than 120 soldiers on board, with a large number of army soldiers gathered on the deck.

Compared with the navy's previous investment, using this Anzhai Gunboat as a flagship was indeed somewhat shabby.

When in Shanghai, the navy idiots used battleships as flagships, or at least heavy cruisers; when in Jinling, they used light cruisers as flagships; now attacking Wuhan, the navy simply took out a gunboat to use as a flagship.

But the army idiots were still relatively satisfied; having one was better than nothing.

The lookout post of the Anzhai Gunboat reported news: lights were blazing in Machang Town, bright as daylight, seemingly holding a celebration.

Army Major General Bo Tian Chong Yi became excited; this was completely consistent with the intelligence received, indicating that the graduation ceremony of that Anti-Japanese Military and Political University was being held.

It was said that there would be a banquet after the graduation ceremony, and most of the grassroots officers on the Payni's frontline were not present; it was exactly a good opportunity for a surprise attack.

Navy Major General Kondo Eijiro said: "You land here. Intelligence shows that thousands of naval mines have been laid on the river surface near Machang; it's too dark now, and the fleet cannot risk advancing further."

Major General Kondo Eijiro pointed to the riverbank: "Detachment Commander Bo Tian lands here and launches an assault toward the Xiangshan Defensive Line."

My fleet will simultaneously conduct minesweeping and provide artillery fire support."

After you break through the Xiangshan Defensive Line, the fleet will advance forward and bombard the second Changshan Position, advancing by water and land together, coordinating with each other, and fighting all the way into Machang Town!"

Hatada Jūichi nodded respectfully and saluted Major General Kondo: "This battle depends entirely on your support, Major General. I beg you to lend us your full force!"

By the end, Detachment Commander Bo Tian Zhi even bowed deeply.

Major General Kondo was amused; it was his first time meeting such a courteous army officer, and he was quite satisfied: "Rest assured, Bo Tian Jun."

The cruisers, destroyers, and cannonboats of Di Shi Yi Sen Tai will all provide full-force cover.

Go, Bo Tian Zhi Detachment!