NCCnovel Chapter 318 Cooperation with Chongqing
Chapter 318 Cooperation with Chongqing
Peanut ordered the Military and Political Department and Chen Shaokuan to fully cooperate and gather all the people in Chongqing within three days. Then he would hand over the money and the people to Wang Meng.
Wang Meng walked up to Chen Shaokuan, who was writing furiously, and patted him on the shoulder.
"Commander Chen, it's up to you now. Bring all your most capable men to me. Don't worry that I can't afford penicillin!"
Chen Shaokuan had never been so excited. He vaguely felt that he might be making history.
"Chief of Staff Wang, these people are all reformist senior officers in the navy, officers who have always wanted to win battles. I think that if we let them each nominate three or five mid-level and junior officers, the process will be much faster."
Wang Meng nodded. The overseas students in the early 20s were indeed different. Even if the navy was weak, he was not given the title of Navy Commander-in-Chief for nothing!
"You decide. These will be your right-hand men in the future, and they will be the captains of these aircraft carriers, cruisers, and battleships. I'm giving you the right to employ them. During this year in Country M, you must learn those real skills for me. Then we can rely on your formation to beat up the damn Japs!"
Chen Shaokuan's eyes became red when he recalled the frustrations of fighting the Japanese. The warships sunk by the Japanese were still vivid in his mind.
"Don't worry, if there really is an aircraft carrier fleet that is on par with the US flag, I will definitely drive the Japanese back to the main island!"
Wang Meng nodded in satisfaction. It didn't matter whether this sentence could be realized in the end. If you don't even dare to say such a thing, what kind of blood is there?
"Well, you study hard in Country M. If you need to buy any new ships, be sure to tell me. As long as the problem can be solved with money, it's not a problem!"
"I, Chief of Staff Wang, do have a suggestion."
"Oh? Tell me now!"
Chen Shaokuan took out a small notebook and recorded his past events.
In 1916, Chen Shaokuan was ordered to go to Country M to learn the operation techniques of submarines and aircraft, and he developed an indissoluble bond with submarines.
In 1917, Chen Shaokuan went to Britain again to study in the British Royal Navy. He also went deep into the submarine force and followed the submarines on sea exercises many times.
In the same year, the Beiyang government decided to join the Allied Powers and declare war on Germany.
Chen Shaokuan immediately joined the British Royal Navy Submarine Team in the UK. During the naval battle, he fought bravely and stayed at his post, and was awarded a medal.
From that time on, he realized the importance of submarines.
"Chief of Staff Wang, I looked at the organization of our aircraft carrier fleet and found that we didn't buy submarines. I think that's inappropriate!"
Wang Meng slapped his head, he was so excited that he actually forgot about the submarine.
"Buy! Buy now! When you arrive in Country M, inspect them immediately, and then tell me the model and quantity, and I will talk to Country M's Ministry of Defense!"
Chen Shaokuan didn't expect that Wang Meng would agree to his suggestion so readily. Buying submarines was as easy as buying cabbages, as if it was a joke.
"Chief of Staff Wang, are you serious?"
"Seriously? Just come up with the plan. Also, I'm sending all the technicians from our Jinnan Shipbuilding Research Institute over there to supervise the construction and learn their shipbuilding technology. Please cooperate with me!"
Chen Shaokuan showed an incredible expression. He always thought that Wang Meng was a nouveau riche who only knew how to buy, buy and buy, but he didn't expect that he could also think of shipbuilding.
"Chief of Staff Wang, are we still planning to build a ship?"
"Yes, we have no choice but to buy their warships because we don't know how to build them! Next, we have to imitate them and then develop and build them independently! However, Pingshun is really short of talent and has been struggling in the Yellow River."
Chen Shaokuan now looks at Wang Meng with new respect. He did not expect that he could have such foresight, which is much more far-sighted than the man in Chongqing.
"If you trust me, Chen, I will recommend the technicians and workers from Jiangnan Shipyard to report to Pingshun!"
This huge pie almost knocked Wang Meng out. Lin Shubing was just about to set up a shipbuilding and navigation department at Pingshun University, and was worried about not being able to find teachers. Now he got it without any effort!
"Great! Let them come quickly and teach at our Pingshun University for the first year, and give lessons to our students. When you come back, we will officially start shipbuilding at our port!"
Speaking of this matter, Chen Shaokuan thought of the home port.
"Chief of Staff Wang, where are we going to locate our home port? All these places along the coast are occupied by the Japanese!"
"Not yet, but it will be soon! When you come back, I promise that the home port will be completed and you won't be left homeless!"
With Wang Meng's guarantee, Chen Shaokuan took a two-pronged approach. On the one hand, he contacted those former naval talents and asked them to report to Chongqing.
On the other hand, they began to contact the technical personnel of Jiangnan Shipyard and asked them to go directly to Pingshun.
Wang Meng attended a press conference at three o'clock in the afternoon, taking the first step for his home port.
At a press conference held by the Chongqing government, Chen Bulei announced the cooperation agreement signed by Huashengmi and Wang Meng to the public.
The Chongqing government appointed Wei Lihuang as the commander-in-chief of the expeditionary force, commanding the New First Army that retreated to India during the first expedition, as well as the 31 divisions that were about to be recruited to prepare for Burma.
The independent column conservatively estimated that it would provide two fighter squadrons and one bomber squadron to seize air superiority and protect the ground forces.
In addition, the independent column will deploy ground forces as appropriate, but the number is unknown.
In short, such a draft agreement came out of nowhere.
Public opinion has unprecedented expectations for the cooperation between the Independent Column and Chongqing. What kind of sparks will be produced by the cooperation between a cutting-edge force that has been in the spotlight and a force that represents China's main national defense force?
China, Japan and Country M across the ocean are all waiting with bated breath.
Peanut spoke first.
"I have said long ago that if the war breaks out, it will be a war regardless of north or south, age or gender. Everyone has the responsibility to defend the country and fight, and we are determined to sacrifice everything. Now that we have come together with the Independent Column, it shows one thing: we are worthy of their trust, and they are also reliable!"
Wang Meng clapped on the surface, but deep down he had no feelings for Peanuts. The reason why the Independent Column cooperated with Chongqing was only for Myanmar.
"In addition, this cooperation is just the beginning. I hope that all political parties, armed forces and even individuals should serve the Chongqing government and the war of resistance!"
The microphone was then handed over to Wang Meng. He did not have any grandiose words, and the first thing he said after taking the microphone was:
"Our independent column is in great need of pilots, drivers, and various technical personnel. As long as you come, all your benefits will be doubled!"