Chapter 155 Borrowed an artillery battalion and brought two! (Fourth update!)
Zhu Maoqin, who was in charge of artillery training at the training ground, was stunned for a moment when he heard the army commander looking for him.
Previously, the artillery regiment of the Fifth Army left a group of artillerymen in Myitkyina. It was originally said that they would teach the enemy for three months and then return.
Who would have thought that Du Yuming would be left in the dark and sit on the bench.
Coupled with the Fifth Army's breach of trust in the Sichuan Army, the old man of the Cun family died and General Cun Xingfu died.
Hence, Zhu Maoqin was too embarrassed to send another telegram to the Sichuan Army, asking him to return those artillery pieces.
It just so happens that the Sichuan Army is still fighting the Japanese army in Burma, so let's just think of it as returning a favor to the other side.
The lack of so much artillery will naturally have to be replaced. If it is other motley armies, it may not be easy to make up for these artillery.
But the Fifth Army is a direct force after all, and even if Du Yuming is benched, it will not affect their replenishment of supplies and recruits.
So during this period, Zhu Maoqin has been training the new artillery.
He is not very fond of this new military commander. Although he is his senior, he is not accustomed to his method of marching and fighting.
"Military seat." With doubts, Zhu Maoqin came to the military headquarters, looked at Qiu Qingquan and saluted as he stood at attention.
"Sit down." Qiu Qingquan is not that crazy at ordinary times, that is, he is very crazy when fighting.
"There is something I need to ask you about." Qiu Qingquan asked.
"You ask." Zhu Maoqin was even more confused, but still asked with a very respectful look on his face.
“I heard that you are very familiar with the Sichuan Army Corps? Those heavy artillery pieces from the artillery regiment were donated by the Sichuan Army Corps?” Qiu Qingquan said kindly.
The officers of the Fifth Army basically all graduated from Huangpu. It can be said that they are all his juniors. Naturally, they are not arrogant.
"Yes, when we were resting in Myitkyina, we were attacked by Japanese heavy artillery. Then the Sichuan Army Corps did not have enough artillery and asked us for help. I took the people from the artillery regiment and helped the Sichuan Army Corps a lot. Afterwards, they gave us an artillery battalion as a gift. Heavy artillery." Zhu Maoqin explained.
"Although it is an artillery battalion, it is actually equivalent to an artillery regiment, which means there are a few fewer artillery shells. Otherwise, your artillery regiment can be said to be the only one." Qiu Qingquan praised.
“So, the credibility of the Sichuan Legion is still good?”
“Not bad.” Zhu Maoqin nodded and said.
Hearing this, Qiu Qingquan breathed a sigh of relief, and then handed over Tang Ji's telegram.
Zhu Maoqin looked at the other party in confusion, but still took the telegram. After reading it, he was stunned for a while.
“Why did the Sichuan Army get involved with the Yu division’s people?” Zhu Maoqin asked doubtfully.
"I don't know. I guess there must be some conflict of interest. Recently, a lot of rice from the south has appeared on the market in Kunming. Who do you think has the ability to get so much rice?" Qiu Qingquan said casually.
Although he fought without risking his life, he was called Madman Qiu.
But not Qiu Fool.
The Yunnan Army belongs to the second echelon of troops among the miscellaneous armies. Regardless of treatment or other aspects, it is considered good.
Because they could sell the tobacco, they had money to buy weapons.
But the war has been going on for so long, and the original supplies have been almost consumed.
Kunming is rich now, but has very few supplies.
Especially the influx of the Fifth Army has aggravated the situation.
The price of goods basically changes every day.
But this situation suddenly changed not long ago.
First, a batch of rice suddenly rushed to the market, and was snapped up by the people who got the news.
Just when the people who didn't grab it were feeling regretful, another batch of rice appeared.
As a result, it was sold out again.
But not long after, another batch of rice appeared.
Now, no matter how stupid the people are, they know that someone is selling rice.
After some investigation, the source was Zenda.
Now that he received this telegram, Qiu Qingquan immediately understood that the batch of rice must have been obtained by the Sichuan Army.
As for how we got to Kunming, is there any need to say?
The other party is trying to drag him into trouble.
To be honest, he is not very interested in money.
But I am still very interested in the proposed art equipment.
There is a lot of quarrel over the distribution of art equipment in the mountain city.
Although the Fifth Army is also a faction leader, there will definitely be no shortage of beautiful weapons and equipment in the future.
But if you find a way to get a batch of beautiful equipment by yourself, will the summit look at it differently?
It's just that it was his first time dealing with the Sichuan Army, so he was naturally not familiar with it.
So he called Zhu Maoqin, who had deep dealings with the Sichuan Army.
After Zhu Maoqin read the telegram, he looked at Qiu Qingquan.
“Military seat, what do you mean?”
"Borrowing an artillery battalion is not a big deal. Anyway, the Fifth Army has not had any special military operations recently. It is just right to send an artillery battalion to Nantianmen to guide Yu Division's artillery."
“One or two months of teaching time is quite normal.” Qiu Qingquan said casually.
Hearing this, Zhu Maoqin understood instantly.
This is because I have taken a fancy to those beautiful equipment.
After all, in the telegram, the other party promised that it would never be less than a battalion of fine equipment.
Just by doing a favor, you can get a battalion of fine art equipment. Anyone who is not a fool can do this business.
"It's impossible to train like this without actual combat. I also know in Lashio that it is the shame of our Fifth Army. It just so happens that your help this time can be regarded as indirectly washing away the shame of the Fifth Army." Qiu Qingquan is not an old antique. I definitely support this kind of thing that has benefits and can gain fame.
“Okay, you hand over the training work to the deputy commander, and then bring an artillery battalion there. Remember there is only one requirement, and that is to bring it back to me intact.”
“You know, if there are less people, it will be very troublesome.”
"Yes, military commander, please rest assured and promise to bring them all back." Zhu Maoqin promised.
“Go ahead and keep a low profile.”
"yes."
Not long after, Zhu Maoqin and the people from the artillery battalion got on the truck and drove towards Nantianmen.
On the way, many artillerymen were still confused. Why does a teaching training require the regiment leader to personally lead the team?
Zhu Maoqin did not have much explanation for this.
When they arrived at Nantianmen, Tang Ji and others were looking forward to it.
They did not expect that the Fifth Army actually agreed.
Moreover, a colonel led the team, which made Zhang Ruzhi and others overjoyed. It meant that if this thing was done this time, there would really be a lot of money in the future.
So he was really very eager to treat Zhu Maoqin.
This made Zhu Maoqin feel a little too enthusiastic.
“When will we cross the river?” He didn’t ask nonsense like how to cross the river.
Since the other party asked him to come over, there was naturally a way to cross the river.
At this time, Yu Xiaoqing came over with someone.
Seeing Zhu Maoqin frown slightly.
He did not expect to see people from the Fifth Army here.
“You want to cross the river?” Yu Xiaoqing said coldly. Zhu Maoqin glanced at Yu Xiaoqing in surprise, but did not answer, and then looked at Tang Ji and others aside.
The meaning is obvious, what does this guy mean?
As for saluting Yu Xiaoqing?
What are you thinking about?
He is the colonel commander. Although the other party is the division commander, he only has the rank of colonel.
The military ranks of both parties are the same.
Not to mention, Yu Xiaoqing’s second reserve division is still a miscellaneous unit.
If it weren't for his family connections, would he be able to become this division commander?
So naturally he would not give Yu Xiaoqing a good look.
“Xiao Qing, Commander Zhu was invited by the Sichuan Army to cross the river.” Tang Ji explained with a smile.
Hearing this, Yu Xiaoqing frowned slightly and felt a little unhappy in her heart.
The Sichuan Legion guy not only found himself, but also others?
Are you sure that he will not agree?
Hum, I have to agree this time.
"What bargaining chips did the Sichuan Army give you?" Yu Xiaoqing asked directly, regardless of the other people present.
Zhu Maoqin frowned and did not want to pay attention to him.
"I don't mind if you don't want to say it, but without my order, your soldiers will never be able to cross the river, I said so." Yu Xiaoqing sneered.
Hearing this, Zhu Maoqin looked at each other, then at Tang Ji and others, and found that their faces were a little ugly, so he thought for a while and spoke.
“An art battalion equipment.”
"These are not the key points. The main thing is the humiliation suffered by the Fifth Army in Lashio. We hope to wash away the humiliation in Lashio."
Everyone in the Fifth Army must know how miserable the 200th Division was.
So when Zhu Maoqin said these words, Yu Xiaoqing was moved.
"You are right, Lashio is a shame to the expeditionary force. Since the Sichuan Army needs help, then I, Yu Xiaoqing, am not a stingy person, He Shuguang."
“Arrived.” He Shuguang was stunned for a moment, but still responded subconsciously.
"Deploy an artillery battalion and follow Commander Zhu. From now on, your artillery battalion will be under his command." Yu Xiaoqing's words made He Shuguang confused.
"ah?"
"What? Don't you think Nantianmen is too boring? Are you wasting your time? Now there is a chance? Are you unwilling to go?" Yu Xiaoqing asked with a slight frown.
"Go, go, I am willing to go." He Shuguang responded excitedly, turned around and went to mobilize the artillery battalion.
"Wait a minute, I didn't agree." Zhu Maoqin stopped the other party and said dissatisfiedly.
What's the point of having two artillery battalions when someone only needs one artillery battalion?
What if someone feels that they are trying to get the other party's equipment?
He can't do such a shameful thing.
"Don't worry, you don't need to agree. The Sichuan Army also sent me a telegram, asking me to dispatch a battalion of artillery to help." After Yu Xiaoqing said this, he glanced meaningfully at Tang Ji and others, and then Turn around and leave.
Hearing this, Zhu Maoqin could no longer refuse.
After all, I got the consent of the Sichuan Army Corps.
In this way, what was originally one battalion of artillery turned into two artillery battalions.
When Cun Yunsheng received the news, he looked at Meng Fan with a confused expression.
"Don't look at me like that. I don't know. I was more confused than you when I received the telegram." Meng Fan spread his hands and said helplessly.
He didn’t expect that Yu Xiaoqing would actually agree.
This guy is really not afraid of jumping into the fire pit?
How dare you send an artillery battalion?
He can guarantee that the artillerymen of this battalion will never be able to return.
As for Zhu Maoqin’s artillery battalion, considering that the two sides cooperated well last time, it should be fine.
But Yu Xiaoqing's artillery battalion is definitely a meat bun beating a dog, and there will be no return.
“Hey, hey, Fan La, what’s that look in your eyes?” Cun Yunsheng suddenly saw something in Meng Fan La’s eyes and said hurriedly unhappily.
"Are you thinking again, am I going to attack Yu Xiaoqing's artillery battalion? Don't worry, I won't do such a dishonorable thing."
“Since I said it was a loan, I will definitely pay it back.”
“Humph, Liu Bei is borrowing money from Jingzhou, so let’s borrow it or not.” Meng Fanlai didn’t believe a word he said.
"Don't say that, I will definitely pay it back. We can't afford so many artillery now." Cun Yunsheng shook his head and said.
"Do you think I will believe it? You wish you had ten or eight artillery battalions, but you still can't afford it? With your methods of cheating money, when the God of Wealth comes, you have to leave something behind." Meng Fan looked disbelieving. .
This made Cun Yun speechless for a while. Is his current character so bad?
“Don’t worry, I will definitely send it back to them this time.” Cun Yunsheng promised.
“Where’s Stilwell? Why haven’t you called me back yet? Where are the hundred artillery pieces you promised?”
"No, one hundred guns are not enough. With two more artillery battalions, at least two hundred guns are needed."
“I will use three hundred heavy cannons to completely blast open the gate of Lashio.”
“I don’t know, maybe Stilwell thinks you’re a big talker and doesn’t want to talk to you.” Meng Fangli curled his lips and said.
“Two hundred heavy artillery pieces, do you really dare to think about it? The entire mountain city probably doesn’t have that many heavy artillery pieces, right?”
"Send another telegram to Stilwell. The wording should be more sincere and make him believe that as long as the heavy artillery arrives, I can capture Lashio." Cun Yunsheng was too lazy to answer his question and kicked him. Let him send the report quickly.
Imphal, Allied Forces Headquarters, Stilwell frowned deeply as he looked at the telegram sent again.
“Two hundred artillery pieces, does he have so many artillery?”
Even if four people operate a cannon, it will require close to a thousand people.
How can the artillery of the Sichuan Army be effective?
Haven't these artillery pieces been sold on the black market?
He received a coded message from Chennault. It seemed that a batch of American equipment appeared on the black market in Kunming.
So he suspected that Cun Yunsheng wanted to use this attack on Lashio to ask for more artillery.
After all, he doesn’t have that much artillery, so how can he operate it?
The end of the telegram indicated that he had borrowed two battalions of artillery.
Sufficient to operate these guns.
Even Cun Yunsheng assured him that as long as the artillery was in place, he was confident of taking Lashio within five days.
Borrowed two battalions of artillery?
This guy is really capable.
As for why he chose to believe it, it was because this guy asked him to use transport planes to transport these artillery pieces from Myitkyina to Hsipaw.
If there were not two artillery battalions, he would not be allowed to use transport planes for airlift.
Thinking of this, Stilwell kept tapping his fingers and pondered for a while, but in the end he couldn't hold back the honor brought by capturing Lashio.
"Two hundred heavy cannons, this guy is really greedy." Stilwell felt a little sad, but after thinking about it, he finally sent a telegram, saying that these heavy cannons were only lent to him.
After Lashio is captured, it will be returned to the Allied headquarters.
Cun Yunsheng couldn't help but curse after receiving the telegram.
“Stilwell, this old boy, is getting more and more picky. He has to search for just two hundred heavy artillery pieces.”
Twenty minutes ahead of schedule, hahaha! Hahaha! Am I the most diligent and faithful writer in the military zone? Change first and then change!
(End of this chapter)
