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Volume 1: On the Songhua River Chapter 1368: Putting the Americans Together

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    Compared with MacArthur, who was arrogant, cunning, and looked down on the Chinese from the bottom of his heart, Stilwell was a more upright American general, not only because in history, Stilwell sincerely helped the Chinese Expeditionary Force.  It was also because Tang Qiuli got to know him better during several contacts.

    Tang Qiuli believed that many of the American conspiracies and tricks behind the scenes were not done by Stilwell, nor did he want them. However, as an American general, Stilwell had a deep understanding of the United States.  Interests will never give up one's position and turn to help oneself. This is the fundamental difference. From this point of view, Tang Qiuli and Stilwell are destined not to become true friends.

    They can only be partners who can use each other. Even at certain times, when Stilwell cannot decide the American strategy, it is not even a partnership. It can only be a chess piece that can be used. For example, now, MacArthur wants to take  As a gunman himself, why not take advantage of Stilwell's visit to Yangon to paralyze the Americans and buy ample time for the Japanese to prepare for war.

    As long as Yu Deshui's bomb is delivered to Emperor Hirohito, it will be difficult for the Japanese not to take action. The weapons and equipment of the five divisions should be worth a lot of money. American products are still good. In this regard, Tang  Qiu Li didn't feel any burden at all. It was all about mutual use, and it all depended on who had better methods. Besides, even if the Americans didn't plead with him to send troops, he had no intention of stopping at the Malay Peninsula.

    Stilwell's character was indeed as Tang Qiuli expected. He could not hide his words in his heart. The Tiger Shark Operation Plan, which he had worked out with Commander-in-Chief MacArthur on the sickbed, had to be launched.  Americans cannot afford to wait and dare not wait!

    Stilwell could not forget General MacArthur on the sickbed. He looked haggard and his bones were torn apart. Stilwell knew better.  All of this was thanks to the Chinese Tang Qiuli who drove hundreds of thousands of injured Japanese soldiers to Singapore, the United States.  His troops suddenly stopped in Kuala Lumpur, leaving behind such a huge hidden danger. To Americans, it was like a pack of hungry wolves squatting at their doorstep, ready to pounce at any time.

    Originally, it was according to Stilwell¡¯s idea.  The Tiger Shark Operation Plan was first initiated by the US military. Tang Qiuli had no reason to shirk once the US military moved. Moreover, Stilwell was very confident that with the more than 200,000 US soldiers recharging their strength, he would be able to defeat the Chinese.  The more than 100,000 remnants of the Japanese army were defeated with wounds all over their bodies.  There is still a good chance of winning.

    The most important thing is that the US military launches a campaign, both in terms of the process of the campaign and in terms of morality.  It all makes sense. This shows a posture. As long as Tang Qiuli's troops go south, they will attack the Japanese troops retreating in Singapore. This is an unprecedented advantageous situation for the Americans. After making good use of it, it can not only repair the situation with  Tang Qiuli's relationship can also solve the Japanese problem once and for all.

    What made Stilwell very disappointed was MacArthur lying on the hospital bed.  Even more stubborn than when he was healthy, he never gave up the idea of ??using the Chinese to take the lead and the Americans to reap the benefits. The two broke up on bad terms, and the subsequent telegram sent by the US Army Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed MacArthur's approach.

    I still clearly remember the contents of the telegram.  "In view of the fact that the current war situation in Europe has reached the most critical juncture, the German attack on Britain has always maintained high intensity. Most of the energy of the United States is placed on the European battlefield. This is also the national strategy of the United States. Therefore, the United States is  The military power in Southeast Asia and the South Pacific cannot be used in large-scale attrition operations. Instead, all forces in the region should be used to form an encirclement and annihilation posture against the Japanese army. The result of the battle should be that the US military strength has not suffered losses, and in  "Maintain strong deterrence in the region to ensure that U.S. interests do not suffer any losses."

    Regarding such a telegram, Stilwell could only smile bitterly. He really couldn't understand how the gentlemen in Washington, thousands of miles away, could issue such an order. It was so self-righteous and taken for granted that everyone in the area  Power, only the Chinese Tang Qiuli's army can use it.

    "However, based on Tang Qiuli's past performance and my understanding of him from several contacts, can this person easily give in and be used by the United States?  Even if the Joint Chiefs of Staff did not understand the actual situation, MacArthur, who was sitting here, had been in Southeast Asia and the South Pacific for many years and had experienced Tang Qiuli's power. He couldn't be confused like this, right?

    However, the telegram from the Joint Chiefs of Staff just proved that MacArthur was a fool and a self-righteous old guy. That Tang Qiuli didn't even buy into Chairman Chiang's account. What's more, MacArthur, who was always causing trouble behind his back, had  Such a big face?  Perhaps this four-star general has forgotten whose fault it was that he vomited blood and fell ill?

    Stilwell was not interested in such a plan at all, but the orders of the Joint Chiefs of Staff could not be refused to be carried out. Under the instruction of MacArthur, who was lying in the hospital, a copy of the document was hung on the Allied Forces CenterAs for the Southeast Asia Theater Headquarters, the Operation Tiger Shark plan against the Japanese army in Singapore was newly released. What Stilwell could do was to secure five divisions of American equipment for Tang Qiuli.

    MacArthur strongly agreed with this point. He also understood that there is no such thing as a wasted effort in the world. What's more, this was a heavyweight bargaining chip to persuade Tang Qiuli to send troops. To be honest, Stilwell was not interested in this opportunity for China to do so.  There is no confidence in the plan of people being used as cannon fodder. Coming to Yangon is just to fulfill the duty of an American and do my best.

    On the way here, Stilwell felt uneasy, fearing that Tang Qiuli would disappear and avoid him. Isn't this what happened to the British General Alexander when he faced a crazy attack by the Japanese and was at the end of his rope?  This was something Stilwell figured out later.

    Now that Tang Qiuli was finally willing to show up, it was a good thing for him. Stilwell suppressed his complicated emotions. He also felt keenly that Tang Qiuli had deliberately distanced himself. He smiled bitterly in his heart. Regarding his trip,  The harvest of purpose becomes increasingly slim.

    After Stilwell sat down, he went straight to the topic without any nonsense, "General Tang, thank you very much for entertaining me in such an elegant place, but I am not in the mood for tea. I came here this time and brought a group of people from the Allied Forces Headquarters.  I believe your Excellency, General, has already read this combat plan. What do you think, Your Excellency, of the requirements in the plan? "

    After saying that, he stared at Tang Qiuli, who was sitting opposite him, with the old god present. Tang Qiuli did not directly answer Stilwell's question, but picked up the tea cup, took a sip slowly, closed his eyes, and  With a face full of intoxication, he praised: "Good tea, authentic West Lake Longjing tea, long aftertaste, cleansing the mind. I haven't drank such good tea in a long time!"

    After a while, he opened his eyes and looked at Stilwell with black lines on his face and burning eyes. Tang Qiuli said in surprise: "What, General Stilwell? Doesn't this tea suit your taste? Do you need to change it?"  "It's a pity that this is a purely Chinese-style teahouse. We don't have the coffee you like, so we have to do as the Romans do!"

    Stilwell wanted to walk away. He had been waiting patiently for three days in his headquarters. Tang Qiuli couldn't help but know that today, after finally meeting each other, they talked about some bullshit tea ceremony with him.  The current situation is urgent. Who knows when those crazy Japanese will take action?  Even if you drink the holy water given by God, you still won't be satisfied.

    Looking at the innocent-looking Tang Qiuli, Stilwell swallowed his spit with difficulty and said with suppressed anger: "General Tang, do you have any objections to this Tiger Shark Operation Plan? If you have no objections, I will  The meeting will be reported to the Allied Forces Headquarters. Please comply with it. If you have any opinions, please raise them in person and we can make some changes immediately!"

    Tang Qiuli thought in his heart, "What a bullshit Allied headquarters, using a big hat to suppress people, pulling a tiger's skin to pull the flag, you Stilwell have found the wrong person, it's not you Americans who are causing trouble behind this, it's that old MacArthur  This thing was made by myself. If it wasn¡¯t to buy the Japanese some preparation time, I wouldn¡¯t have the time to grind my teeth with you. I would simply refuse the job and have no time to play with you!¡±

    Thinking this in his heart, the lines on his face became softer and softer. He thought about it and said, "What about this tiger shark action plan" Stilwell's ears froze like radar, and he felt so nervous.  , for fear that Tang Qiuli would slowly say, "You Americans will attack first, and I will attack later."

    Tang Qiuli glanced at Stilwell, whose blue eyes were glowing red, and then said: "I have no objections. We will proceed completely in accordance with the plan of the Allied Forces Headquarters. Our ** Division troops will take the lead in launching an attack on the Japanese troops entrenched in Singapore."  !¡±

    Stilwell felt relieved and almost collapsed. This was what he was waiting for. As long as the Chinese started fighting first, everything would be easy to handle. In his heart, he thought it was a huge problem, and the solution was as easy as a dream. There was no bargaining.  , which overturned Stilwell's inherent impression of Tang Qiuli. He subconsciously stared at it and asked, "General Tang, are you telling the truth?"

    As soon as the words came out of his mouth, Stilwell wanted to slap himself in the face. Aren't these unnecessary words? Moreover, he still doubted Tang Qiuli's sincerity and offended others. How stupid!  Is it unbecoming of an American? Just take out the battle plan and ask him to sign it directly. It is written in black and white. By then, even if Tang Qiuli regrets and changes his mind, it will be too late.

    Sure enough, Tang Qiuli frowned and said with a displeased face: "What, General Stilwell, are you doubting my sincerity? When it comes to annihilating the Japanese, I, Tang Qiuli, will always spare no effort.  Yes, I think the General knows this better than anyone else! However, I have a small request!"
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