Chapter 502: Republic of China: Starting from the First Class of Whampoa Chapter 512 There's No Such Thing as a Free Lunch

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Protagonist:

Lv Muzhi

Haifang Port, the last batch of Lend-Lease Materials from the Americans had arrived.

Lv Muzhi and Sam stood on the wharf, watching cranes move tons of supplies from the ship to the wharf.

"Lv, look at these treasures, this is a special extra meal prepared for you by the Democratic Military Factory." Sam said, pointing at the mountain of supplies below.

Boxes of Springfield Rifles, barrels of M2 Browning Heavy Machine Guns, rows of 75mm Shan Pao and various mortars were neatly stacked on the open ground......

Lv Muzhi was not particularly short of these things.

Most important were the mountain of gasoline barrels.

Without these things, Lv Muzhi's troops would not be able to move.

At this moment, the crane hoisted down an exceptionally large custom wooden crate from the ship.

The outside of this crate was wrapped in thick oilcloth, and the bottom bracket used reinforced rail steel, making it exceptionally heavy.

Sam's eyes lit up, and he waved his hand mysteriously: "Lv, the main event is here, this thing is one of our priority supply rights for you!"

More than ten American engineers came down from the ship, directing workers to pry open the gaps in the wooden planks with crowbars.

As one side door of the large box crashed down, a huge turret with a dark green metallic luster appeared.

Wide tracks, rounded cast hull, and a long 75mm main gun.

"Sherman M4 Medium Tank!"

Sam pointed at this steel beast: "The latest Sherman Medium Tank, the license for this tank will be directly open to you."

"Not only ten prototypes, but also a complete set of production technical drawings."

"There are also several hundred tons of high-quality steel ingots in the ship cabin below, used to produce key parts of the Sherman tank, such as tank gun barrels."

"These more than ten engineers will stay at your arsenal to help you produce Sherman tanks."

Lv Muzhi looked through the drawings.

The reason he was able to exchange for these was because he had previously made the data of the Sanhao Medium Tanks owned by the Youth Army public to the Americans.

From the Sanhao Tank itself to various improved models of the Sanhao Tank, such as Type III Medium Anti-Aircraft Tank, Type 3 Assault Gun, Self-propelled Artillery III, etc., these equipment used by the Hans Armored Forces, the Americans had already mastered the technical details.

After these data were obtained by the Americans, they were handed over to the commanders on the European Battlefield and became a reference for dealing with the Hans State Armored Forces.

In addition, Lv Muzhi provided a complete BF109 Fighter to the Americans for research, helping the Allied Forces defeat the Hans State.

Also, the wreckage of Zero Fighters shot down by Lv Muzhi was collected and handed over to the Americans for research.

It was precisely like this that he was able to exchange for American technical support.

Handing over Hans State's technology to the Americans, Lv Muzhi had no psychological burden, nor did he feel sorry for the Hans State.

The Japanese also obtained BF109 Fighters from the hands of the Hans State, and therefore developed new fighters specifically to strengthen the Japanese army's air power and compete for air supremacy on the Xia Kingdom Battlefield.

There are no eternal friends, only eternal interests.

Just as they were speaking, a series of low and powerful engine roars came from the sky.

Lv Muzhi looked up and saw several P40 Fighters in combat formation, flying low over the sky above Haifang Port, heading north toward the airport.

Sam pointed at the aircraft group in the sky and said: "I know your planes have been in continuous combat for several years and have suffered heavy losses."

"Your BF109s are indeed good things, but there are only a little over one hundred left, right?"

"This time, 100 P40 Fighters were delivered to the Youth Army; these planes were originally meant to be sold to the French, but of course, France has fallen, so this batch of planes will be given to the Youth Army to use."

"Although P40 Fighters cannot compare to your BF109 Fighters, according to the experience of the Flying Tigers, as long as they are used properly, they can still achieve a good exchange ratio against the Japanese army's Zero Fighters."

"In addition, there are 20 C47 Transport Aircraft for your paratroopers; you no longer need to requisition passenger planes as transport aircraft."

"100 P40 Fighters, 20 C47 Transport Aircraft, and army arms and supplies; these are the Lend-Lease Materials specially allocated for the Youth Army this year. As for the rest, you and the old men at the Central Government can split them."

The Americans were unexpectedly so generous, giving things for free, which made Lv Muzhi very uncomfortable.

As the saying goes, taking someone's money and eliminating disaster for them; this thing is not so easy to swallow, one must be careful not to chip a tooth.

Lv Muzhi said: "There really are a lot of good things, so many P40 Fighters; it seems your country attaches great importance to Zhongnan State!"

Sam withdrew his smile, his expression became somewhat subtle, and he said in a low voice:

"The British are no longer capable of holding so many colonies; letting these colonies break free from the British embrace is the right thing to do."

"However, it is not convenient for us to act directly; we are very grateful for your and the Youth Army's support of Zhongnan State."

After speaking, Sam shrugged his shoulders with a "you know what I mean" expression.

Lv Muzhi smiled and responded: "The safety of Zhongnan State is my safety; they will absolutely not be swallowed by any country."

Sam was very satisfied: "On the basis of securing Zhongnan State, see how you can step up efforts to take other British colonies and......"

Sam hesitated.

Lv Muzhi was stunned; was this asking him to stab the British in the back? And to do it openly?

These good things were indeed not free!

"Sigh...... Mr. Sam, digging into someone else's wall corner is something my Youth Army, as a righteous army, never does."

Sam hurriedly explained: "I'm not asking the Youth Army to do it; isn't there still Zhongnan State and the Unity Party? You give them more guidance, give them support, and let them dig into the British wall corner......"

"I also need to emphasize one point: these Lend-Lease Materials are anti-Japanese supplies for Xia Guo and the Youth Army; do not directly give the weapons we provided to Zhongnan State's soldiers."

"To avoid causing trouble in the future and giving the British a handle."

Lv Muzhi looked at Sam's expression; it seemed the American side could not wait any longer.

"This...... I'll try my best!"

Sam grabbed Lv Muzhi's hand: "Not try my best, but do your utmost!"

"We have already developed the more advanced P51 Mustang Fighter, now provided to the British to counter the Hans Air Force, and it also facilitates subsequent performance improvements."

"This year I'm giving you these 100 P40 Fighters; next year, what you get may well be the P51 Fighter!"

Lv Muzhi was very pleased, gripping Sam's hand: "Wonderful! I rejoice over the P40 Fighter and the Sherman Tank!"

"But Minister Song holds the treaty of the Lend-Lease Act, saying he wants to move half of the supplies here away, and he's even found you to coordinate!"

"After all, these Lend-Lease Materials are nominally for Xia Guo, and the Central Government eyes them very greedily."

Sam let out a laugh: "Don't worry, Lv, I'm definitely on your side."

"The Youth Army has done very well in resisting Japan and dealing with Zhongnan State; you enjoy our priority supply rights—make a big splash!"

Lv Muzhi and Sam were happily negotiating here when Song Zhiwen, bringing Liu Zhi and Sun Liren, hurried over.

"The debt collectors have arrived." Lv Muzhi lifted his chin toward the direction of those coming and went, reminding Sam.