Anti-Japanese War: The whole world is a base vehicle

Chapter 125 The French army became an ally!

"We have really become enemies." Zhang Fakui looked at the latest battle report, feeling helpless.

He never imagined that French Indochina would actually stand against them.

Originally, he thought that what Lu Yuhua said before was just a joke, but he never thought that it has become a reality now, which really made him speechless.

Zhang Fakui thought back to what had happened before and couldn't help but feel that his worries were all in vain.

He had been worried about how the situation would develop, but he had not expected things to turn in this direction.

At this time, Zhang Fakui realized that as long as Shancheng chose to ally with the British army, then there would be a legitimate reason to attack Annan.

Once this happens, the refugee problems that have been giving him so much headaches might be solved.

These refugees have been a thorn in his side for some time.

He spent a lot of energy and resources to resettle and deal with these refugees, but he never found a proper solution.

And now, the change in the situation may bring him a glimmer of hope.

Zhang Fakui began to think about his next course of action.

He understood that the situation had changed significantly and that he had to make decisions quickly to respond to new challenges and opportunities.

He needed to weigh the pros and cons, considering the possible consequences of Shancheng's subsequent alliance with the British and the attack on Annan.

At the same time, he also knew that war was never the best way to solve problems, but in some cases, it seemed to be the only option.

Zhang Fakui fell into deep thought.

"It seems that we have no choice but to attack Annan next." After thinking for a long time, Zhang Fakui finally came to this conclusion.

He felt that Lu Yuhua's plan was indeed feasible. Since the situation had developed to this point, he might as well stop worrying about it and just go for it.

At this time, Zhang Fakui's focus had shifted to how to attack Guangdong Province and recover lost places such as Yangcheng.

This is his most urgent task at the moment and also a big stone in his heart.

As for the affairs of Guangxi Province, he thought it would be more appropriate to hand them over to the Guangxi Army.

After all, Lu Yuhua was born and raised in Guangxi Province, so he might be more comfortable handling Guangxi affairs.

However, Zhang Fakui also knew that attacking Yangcheng was by no means an easy task.

Although he had a batch of German equipment, the combat effectiveness of his troops was still very average.

The main reason was that he did not have many of his own troops, which often made him feel overwhelmed when commanding operations.

Starting over again now, the troops need some time to grow and run-in before they can truly demonstrate their combat effectiveness.

Zhang Fakui knew that he was facing a huge challenge, but he did not back down.

He began to seriously think about the strategies and methods for attacking Yangcheng, and actively prepared various preparations.

He understood that only by being fully prepared can he win the battle.

.........

On the other side, Lu Yuhua was thinking about who to send to attack Annan.

Since he had a legitimate reason, the next actions would naturally go smoothly. He believed that those who had originally opposed it should now shut up.

But before that, we need to recruit soldiers.

They are unfamiliar with the place, and there are so many refugees to migrate, all of which require soldiers to manage.

Otherwise there will definitely be trouble.

Not to mention that the Japanese army had planted a number of people among these refugees.

Although a considerable number of prisoners have been captured, no one knows whether there will be more.

So there must be enough soldiers to manage these refugees.

Not only that, but also food supplies during migration and so on, all these need to be considered.

When recruiting soldiers, we should also recruit them from local or surrounding areas, taking advantage of their familiarity with the terrain and local customs.

And provide good treatment and ensure the safety of family members.

As for refugee management, he has already thought of a solution, which is to strengthen the review and screening of refugees, establish an effective identification mechanism, and prevent Japanese spies from infiltrating.

Organize a special refugee management team to provide basic living security and safety protection.

"It's too troublesome." Lu Yuhua couldn't help rubbing his head. He felt that there were too many issues to consider, so it would be better to just fight a good battle.

But we can't go to war now. If we don't deal with these refugees, there will probably be a big chaos. The food consumption every day is an astronomical figure.

Fortunately, the Germans placed another order, and this time they were very happy, saying that there was no problem with the equipment and that they would use ships from neutral countries to transport the equipment to the Far East.

Once we have these equipments, we can start building factories to accommodate these refugees.

Thinking of this, Lu Yuhua couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

After a little hesitation, the United States agreed to Germany's request to build the Bismarck battleship. There were many considerations behind this.

First of all, the biggest weakness of the German army at this time was indeed the navy. During the war, the lack of naval power limited Germany's strategic choices and scope of action.

By building the Bismarck battleship, this shortcoming can be made up to a certain extent and Germany's maritime combat capability can be improved.

Secondly, Germany’s military operations on the European continent have always been very active. If their naval strength is enhanced, their fighting on the European continent will become even more brutal.

For the British Empire, this means that its influence in Europe will be further challenged and its vitality will be further damaged.

Lu Yuhua can find opportunities in this chaos to consolidate his position or gain more benefits.

From a strategic perspective, the increase in Germany's naval power could lead to more conflict and uncertainty.

However, Lu Yuhua can flexibly adjust his strategy according to the development of the situation in order to maximize his own interests.

In short, although there are certain risks in agreeing to Germany's request to build the Bismarck battleship, there are also potential benefits for Lu Yuhua.

After all, under the circumstances at the time, the more chaotic Europe was, the greater the benefits he could gain.

Chaos in Europe means the emergence of various opportunities to gain greater benefits for the United States, whether in political, economic or military terms.

Not to mention that when the German army swept across Europe, the countless wealth was so tempting.

These riches include various precious materials, artworks, gold, etc.

Instead of leaving these riches in the warehouse, it is better to use them and turn them into weapons of war to continue to play a role in the war. By supporting Germany in building Bismarck battleships and other means, Germany can become stronger in the war, thereby continuing to bleed the British Empire.

There are simply too many benefits to be gained from a weakened British Empire.

Just as "when a whale falls, all things come to life", the British Empire is this whale.

When the British Empire weakened, other countries could find opportunities for development in the power vacuum and economic space it left behind. Politically, other countries could expand their influence and compete for more colonies and spheres of influence; economically, they could obtain more markets and resources and promote their own economic development.

In short, in the complex international situation, all parties are weighing the pros and cons and looking for the strategy that is most beneficial to themselves.

For Lu Yuhua, supporting Germany in building the Bismarck battleship and taking advantage of the chaos in Europe to gain benefits was a well-considered choice.

So after a simple weighing of the pros and cons, he decided to agree to all of Germany's demands.

At the same time, the construction speed is accelerated.

It’s nothing more than building a few more shipyards.

According to the next scenario in which the British Empire would take action against France, Lu Yuhua had a clear plan.

He had to allow the German army to gain enough advantages in this naval battle, because this would push the situation in a direction favorable to him.

In his opinion, the best case scenario would be the destruction of the entire Royal Fleet.

Lu Yuhua was not worried about the consequences of losing the battleship.

He already had a plan in mind to build a batch of British warships and sell them to the British Empire.

The British Empire possessed great wealth, which made Lu Yuhua extremely attracted.

Especially when he thought of the sword of Emperor Yongle, he had been coveting it for a long time.

He knew that this wealth could bring him great benefits and opportunities, both financially and in other ways.

Lu Yuhua's decisions are based on in-depth analysis of the situation and accurate grasp of interests.

He understood that in this complex international situation, he could achieve his goals by skillfully manipulating the forces of all parties.

He planned to take advantage of the naval battle to give the German army an advantage, thereby gaining more benefits for himself and laying the foundation for future development.

However, he could not tell anyone about these plans for the time being and could only keep them secretly in his heart.

.........

On the other side, at the Governor-General's Palace in Hanoi in French Indochina, Governor-General Degu frowned as he looked at the Governor-General's Palace flying the Japanese flag.

He was full of doubts and really didn't understand why the Japanese army was so crazy that they would attack Annan for no reason.

The French army in the colony was defeated and fled in disarray under the attack of the Japanese army.

However, unexpectedly, France surrendered within less than a month and became Vichy France.

However, these people who were originally at war suddenly became allies of the Japanese army as the situation changed suddenly.

Yes, they are now indeed allies of the Japanese army, but this sudden change of identity makes Governor Degu feel extremely confused and uneasy.

He had no idea what the Japanese army's next move would be, nor did he know how long this alliance would last, and his heart was filled with worries about the future.

This time they came to the Governor's Office to demand that the Japanese troops withdraw from Annan and return this place to them.

The most depressed person would be none other than Lieutenant General Imamura Hitoshi, the commander of the Fifth Division who led the attack on Annan.

Originally, he had his own plan, thinking that by forcing the base camp to move south, he could atone for his sins.

He may have been drawing a blueprint for victory in his mind, hoping to regain glory and recognition through this battle.

However, fate played a huge joke on him.

Who could have thought that France would surrender when Annan was just halfway conquered.

This sudden change made the situation complicated in an instant. Not only that, France became their ally, and the French army in French Indochina also became their ally.

This is really embarrassing.

The enemies who were originally fighting fiercely became allies in the blink of an eye.

And in the previous battle, they had killed so many French soldiers.

How can I explain this to my new allies?
Lieutenant General Imamura Hitoshi fell into deep distress and anxiety. He didn't know how to deal with this difficult situation, nor did he know where his future would go.

"Mr. Division Commander, what should we do?" The adjutant asked worriedly, looking at Lieutenant General Imamura Hitoshi who had a worried look on his face.

The adjutant's face was also filled with anxiety and uneasiness; he had not anticipated the current situation at all.

Do not!
No one probably expected that the French army would become their ally in such a dramatic turn of events.

This is really embarrassing.

The adjutant felt heavy-hearted when he thought of how many French soldiers their troops had killed in previous battles.

He knew clearly that the fate that awaited them would probably not be very good.

In particular, they forced the base camp to move south in an attempt to change the overall strategy.

In this case, being ordered to return to the reserve is probably the best option.

Various possible consequences kept appearing in the adjutant's mind, and each one made him shudder.

They now seemed to be trapped in an awkward situation from which it was difficult to escape, and they did not know what to do.

"What else can we do? Hand over Annan, evacuate here, and wait for orders from the headquarters." Lieutenant General Imamura Hitoshi took a deep breath and said helplessly.

His tone was full of frustration and helplessness, and he obviously realized that his situation was very difficult.

He also knew that he would face serious consequences. He had killed thousands of French soldiers, so this was a huge grudge.

In this situation, he knew that it was difficult for him to make amends.

At this moment, the messenger came in and reported: "Your Excellency, the French Governor is here."

Hearing this, Lieutenant General Imamura Hitoshi's heart sank. He knew what he was going to face next.

He knew very well that the meeting with the French Governor would not be easy and that the contradictions and conflicts between the two sides needed to be resolved.

"Let him in, be polite, they are our allies now." Although Lieutenant General Imamura Hitoshi was full of uneasiness, he tried to remain calm and rational.

He understood that at this sensitive moment, the French Governor must be treated with an appropriate attitude to avoid further deterioration of the situation.

"Hi." The messenger took the order and went to prepare to welcome the arrival of the French Governor.

Lieutenant General Imamura Hitoshi was silently thinking about how to deal with the situation. He didn't know what the outcome of this meeting would be, but he knew that he had to do his best to resolve the conflict and strive for a relatively good outcome for himself and the troops.

As expected, when Governor Degu walked in, he did not give a good look.

Originally he was just the French naval commander in the Far East, but because he supported Vichy France, he became governor-general.

There is only one reason: to take back these colonies, otherwise, these colonies will become the spoils of the Japanese army.

(End of this chapter)