Chapter 196 I’m here to do business with you! (First update!)
Although the Vichy French Army was among Cun Yunsheng's next targets for attack, he never thought that the two sides would come into contact so early.
He didn’t even expect that the Vichy French army would dare to take the initiative to attack. This was indeed beyond his expectation.
“Commander, when did the Thai army have such a good relationship with the French army?” Meng Fan asked with a confused look on his face.
Who knows? Cun Yunsheng shook his head and said helplessly with his hands spread out.
“Stop talking about you, I don’t even know.”
“Normally speaking, the relationship between French Indo-China and the Thai army is not good. There was a naval battle between the two sides. I didn’t expect that they would join forces to fight together. It was indeed beyond my expectation.”
You must know that before this, France expressed its intention to give Thailand some disputed territories in the Indo-China region.
With the fall of France, the Siamese Prime Minister, Major General Somkhram, saw this as a good opportunity to attack France and seize the territory that had fallen during the reign of Emperor Chulalongkorn.
So, a big war broke out between the two sides, and the result was that the Vichy French army did cede some territory.
Of course, the Vichy French army originally wanted to cede these originally disputed territories to Siam.
But taking the initiative to cede something is different from passively taking it away.
The reason why we attacked Siam first was to prevent the Vichy French army from intervening.
In this case, it will be a two-front battle, and the pressure will be extremely huge.
He just didn't expect that even if he took the initiative to avoid it, the enemy would still attack him, which made him very angry.
“Tuanzuo, the only explanation is that the Vichy French army does not want us to occupy Siam. It seems that they still know the truth of the death of lips and teeth.” Meng Fangliao analyzed with a somewhat solemn tone.
"Well, I originally wanted to wait and capture Siam before taking action against the French Indo-China colonies. Since they have come to our doorstep, let's fight. It's a two-front battle." Cun Yunsheng sneered. .
“Originally, we still had to consider waiting for Siam to finish fighting, and find some excuse to attack them. But in the end, they were sent to us regardless of life and death, so we attacked them first.”
It won’t take long for those equipment to arrive, and then there will be steel plants and other equipment. So if you want to produce steel, you must have iron ore.
Therefore, the Xieng Khouang Plateau in Annan must be captured. There are iron ore, copper ore, lead, zinc, antimony and other mineral deposits, as well as richer potassium salt mines, which are enough to support a larger industrial base.
After all, if you want to develop heavy industry, you must have the necessary resources.
It feels very unpleasant to have someone's lifeline pinched.
“Tuanzuo, could it be that the Japanese army was instigating you behind the scenes?” Meng Fan thought about it and asked.
"Is there any need to think about this? Besides the Japanese army, who else could be around here? Could it be the British army? They are too busy taking care of themselves right now, so how can they have time to pay attention to this place." Cun Yunsheng's mentality has recovered,
Soldiers come to cover up the water and earth. Since the enemy is coming, we should calm down.
"I'm just curious, whose handiwork is this? It's really beyond my expectation that the Vichy French army can send troops."
“Since the enemies have arrived, let’s send Zhang Lixian, who is stationed in Jingdong, just to see how he performs.” Cun Yunsheng said solemnly.
“Yes, Tuanzuo.”
At present, although the quality of his troops is uneven, their firepower is definitely stronger than the Vichy French army in front of him.
The only thing that worries him is the French Indochina Navy. Fortunately, he can't touch the sea yet, otherwise, the outcome will be difficult to say.
‘I don’t know when this **** golden finger will continue to be upgraded. ’
He was promoted to sergeant before, and later after a series of battles, he was promoted to major.
The number of trees cut down per day has increased to six, and the explosion rate has also slowly increased.
From fifty rifles at a time at the beginning, it was increased to three hundred rifles.
The explosion rates of other weapons have also steadily increased.
But heavy weapons are still relatively scarce.
For example, tanks, aircraft, heavy artillery, etc. that have high hopes.
That was why he reached out to Stilwell for help.
Otherwise, with light weapons alone, one or two standard American regiments can be armed in a month.
However, a batch of weapons needs to be smuggled into the black market every month.
There are also other indigenous rebels, etc., all of which require weapons.
So, it seems like a lot, but in fact it is not much.
He also wished he could explode a hundred artificer's equipment in one go and then defeat them all, but it was unrealistic.
Even if you give him so many weapons, he can't find so many people.
Fortunately, it won't take long and I can continue to upgrade. I believe that with a few more levels, I should be able to blast tanks, planes, heavy artillery and other things.
Cun Yunsheng is looking forward to whether it will explode the battleship.
If a battleship exploded, I would probably die of joy.
Not to mention here, in Bangkok, Siam, Kitano Kenzo, commander of the Japanese Fourth Division, is meeting with Siamese Prime Minister Major General Somkan.
That’s right, we’ll meet.
Who asked Siam to surrender voluntarily, so the status of the two sides is not equal at all.
"The French army has sent troops. I believe this time it can reduce your pressure, but you should not relax your vigilance. You still need to continue recruiting troops. The Sichuan Army is a strong enemy, so you must not be careless." Lieutenant General Kitano Kenzo looked at Songkan in front of him. The major general spoke.
"Yes, I didn't expect that the Sichuan Army was so powerful. A force of one or two thousand people could actually defeat one of our divisions." Major General Songkan looked puzzled.
He thought that his own army was already very strong and could fight back and forth with the French army. Why could it not be able to defeat a mere Sichuan Army?
He has also learned about the Sichuan Army. It is just a miscellaneous army. Is its combat effectiveness so strong?
He has always believed that his army is very strong, and he even had the ambition to unify the entire Southeast Asia.
As a result, in the battle with the French army, the armored forces suffered heavy losses. Although they occupied some territory, overall they still suffered a loss.
Now they were attacked by the Sichuan Army and lost two infantry divisions.
Add the previous one.
Back and forth, seven infantry divisions were gone.
This is a huge loss.
Had the Japanese army not sent the Fourth Division over, Major General Songkan would probably have wanted to negotiate a peace with the Sichuan Army in private.
Fortunately, after Lieutenant General Kitano Kenzo arrived, he sent a telegram to the French Governor of Indochina Degoux, explaining in detail that once Siam was lost, the next target of the Sichuan Army must be the Vichy French Army.
Originally, Governor Degou wanted nothing to do with it. Although Vichy France was a subsidiary of the German army, in a strict sense, they were also considered allies.
However, Governor Degu looked down upon the Japanese army, but a word from the other party forced him to send troops.
After the destruction of Siam, the Allies will definitely attack the colonies of Vichy France. This is inevitable.
Unless Governor Degu is willing to surrender, at that time, these colonies may not be his decision.
These words directly poked the heart of Governor Degu, so he had to jump even though he knew it was a trap.
However, it must not be said that this move did stop the Sichuan Army's offensive.
Otherwise, Chiang Mai Prefecture would have belonged to the Sichuan Army long ago.
After listening to Major General Songkan’s complaints, Lieutenant General Kitano Kenzo sneered in his heart.
The Sichuan Army is an ordinary miscellaneous army?
Have you seen any motley army with tanks, planes, and artillery?
As for the combat effectiveness of the Thai army?
It’s not that he blew it, it’s really not good.
“I wonder when Lieutenant General Kitano will lead the Fourth Division to attack the Sichuan Army? We can provide logistical supplies.” After Major General Songkan finished complaining, he looked at the other party expectantly.
He knows the name of the Fourth Division.
A-type division!
And it is still a full strength of 30,000 people.
The chariots and cannons are all complete.
The fighting power is absolutely outstanding.
With them taking action, they can definitely sweep through the Sichuan Army.
After all, the Sichuan Army Corps only has a few thousand people at full strength.
Tens of thousands of troops can’t deal with a few thousand people? Not to mention, Thai fighter planes can also provide help.
As a result, Lieutenant General Kitano Kenzo's face looked a little unnatural.
It’s really hard to pick up any pot.
This guy really didn't do it on purpose?
Do you really not know the reputation of the Fourth Division?
When I received this transfer order, my instinctive reaction was to run away.
From the moment the Fourth Division was established, there was an average of one division commander per year.
Is it because it’s easy to gild?
No!
It was because they were all annoyed by the style of the Fourth Division and ran away.
Otherwise, you’ll be **** off.
Anyway, whoever takes over will be unlucky.
That’s not to say that the Fourth Division’s combat effectiveness is not good.
On the contrary, as a Category A division, its combat effectiveness is still very strong.
As a veteran first-class division, and unwilling to fight tough battles, this division has the highest veteran rate among the troops. It may be weak in attack, but its life-saving defense and escape skills are also top-notch.
That’s right, it’s the ability to escape.
When attacking Nomenkan, the other divisions rushed straight up screaming.
Thinking of dying in battle as an honor, only the 4th Division thought about how to be deserters.
The result was that other divisions suffered heavy losses but they suffered no losses.
After the war, they even boasted that not one of them died.
Later, he did various businesses and was disliked by various units. Finally, he was transferred to Southeast Asia and became a unit directly under the base camp.
I feel even more proud now.
He was then transferred to serve as division commander.
Because the previous division commander Yamashita Fengfumi couldn't bear it and ran away.
Even the Malayan Tigers couldn't stand the Fourth Division.
Can he handle it?
So after taking over the Fourth Division, he immediately ruined it.
That’s right, it’s salted fish!
He also made plans to run away after working for a year.
So I don’t think about changing.
So that after the Fourth Division arrived in Bangkok, they began to sell some trophies, thinking of making some money.
He knows all this, but he can't control it.
If he dares to rebuke, don't even think about it. He will not be able to mobilize even a single soldier if he turns back his order.
This group of traders from Osaka naturally know how to make money by doing business.
It is impossible to fight a war.
Every day I think about making money to support my family.
So, when Major General Songkan asked him when he would send troops, he could only feel embarrassed for a while.
“Well, due to seasickness on the road, we are temporarily unable to march and need to take a rest.” Lieutenant General Kitano Kenzo explained helplessly.
"How long will it take? If the imperial army can be dispatched, I believe they can completely wipe out the Sichuan Army in one go." Major General Songkan said respectfully.
Hearing this, Lieutenant General Kitano Kenzo thought for a while and then said.
“In one month, we can send out troops.”
“Huh? A month?” Major General Songkan looked puzzled. Why does it take so long?
In fact, the main reason is that Kitano Kenzo has already written his resignation. If he is not transferred, he will retire on his own initiative.
Fortunately, the base camp responded and let him stay until next month and then transferred him.
So, he said that in one month, he would leave this issue to the next division commander.
The reason why I wrote to Governor Degu was simply to hope that the other party could hold off the Sichuan Army for a month.
This way he can be transferred safely.
Otherwise, the Sichuan Army might reach Bangkok within a month.
When the time comes, he will send out troops if he doesn’t want to.
Instead of facing trouble at that time, it is better to put it off for a while. If you put it off, the trouble may disappear automatically.
I have to say that Kitano Kenzo is really smart.
"Some heavy weapons are still at sea and need supplies. Don't worry too much. The Fourth Division is here. I believe that the Sichuan Army will never dare to go south." Lieutenant General Kitano Kenzo said solemnly.
Hearing this, Major General Songkan breathed a sigh of relief.
Unknown to everyone, the Fourth Division's station received a special guest.
"Isn't this Yuta from the Inoshita family? Didn't I hear that your jade was broken? Why are you here?" Major Nojiri looked at Yuta Inoshita in front of him and asked in confusion.
Yuta Inoshita, who originally received the order from Cun Yunsheng, did not want to go to the Fourth Division at all.
It’s not that I’m afraid, but I’m afraid that I can’t afford to lose this person.
After careful questioning, I found out that he was also from Osaka.
My family was poor and had no other options. In order not to starve to death, I went to the military academy.
In Osaka, people are proud of doing business.
Be a soldier?
There is no future for that.
So now if he is asked to go to the Fourth Division, he really cannot afford to lose face.
“Nani? My jade is broken?” Yuta Inoshita looked at Major Nojiri in front of him in confusion, not quite understanding what this meant.
"Yeah, you don't know?" Major Nojiri looked at the neighbor's brother and said seriously.
“Major Nojiri…”
“Tell me, why are you here?” Who knows, Major Nojiri didn’t care at all why he didn’t die.
Perhaps for him, not dying is normal.
It's just a war, just pretend, why bother working so hard?
Most of the officers transferred from the Fourth Division were broken into pieces, so they were puzzled as to why they were so desperate.
For that emperor?
They really don’t have a good impression of the emperor.
“I want to do business with you.” Yuta Inoshita thought for a while and said.
"Business? What business? Which party are you from?" Major Nojiri's eyes lit up. Business is good.
His men have been selling their loot for the past two days, but the results are not good.
The people here don't like these trophies at all, so they can't make much money, and the training is even more of a waste.
If the division commander does not come, basically there will be no operations.
"Ah? I am now an anti-war allied force." Yuta Inoshita thought for a while, but decided to reveal his identity.
"Oh? Anti-war alliance? It's very good. What kind of war should we fight? Isn't it good to do peaceful business and make money? What's so good about fighting this war." Major Nojiri said with a look of approval.
“Are you doing business for the north?” Major Nojiri stretched out his horoscope.
“No, it’s the Sichuan Army.” Yuta Inoshita scratched his head and said embarrassedly.
I went to get acupuncture and blood cupping in the morning. I had a headache last night and couldn't sleep all night. It was really unbearable. After the acupuncture, I felt much better. I slept until about four o'clock in the afternoon. I got up quickly to update a chapter. I think there will be three updates today! There are two more updates left. I will try to finish them all by 11 o'clock. I can't stay up late! My body can’t take it anymore! Sorry!
(End of this chapter)
