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

Chapter 87 Will the Germans ally with us? (Subscribe!)

It’s really him!

The moment Lu Yuhua saw Zhou Weiguo, he recognized him.

Zhou Weiguo also looked Lu Yuhua up and down, and was a little surprised to see that he had a military rank.

So young?

When his eyes shifted to Colonel William next to him, he was even more surprised.

Are there really Germans?
And he's a colonel.

What exactly is going on?

Zhou Weiguo felt his mind was completely confused.

Didn’t the German military advisers leave long ago?

Why are there still Germans here?

This shouldn't be the case.

Although he was full of doubts, Zhou Weiguo still stepped forward, stood at attention and saluted.

"Zhou Weiguo, commander of the 1st Reserve Regiment of the 87th Division of the National Revolutionary Army, greetings, sir."

"Lu Yuhua, commander of the Guangxi Security Corps, welcome, Commander Zhou." Lu Yuhua politely returned a military salute, and then introduced Colonel William next to him.

"This is Colonel Wilhelm, the military attaché at the German Embassy in Japan."

Hearing this, Zhou Weiguo was stunned, but he also saluted.

Colonel William returned a military salute and then asked in confusion.

"Colonel Zhou, the 87th Division is gone. Which unit are you in now?"

Hearing this, Zhou Weiguo was stunned and looked embarrassed. It was indeed difficult for him to talk about his later experience.

At this time, Lu Yuhua smiled and changed the subject.

"Captain Zhou, you've been traveling so long, why don't you go in and have some tea first, and then we can talk in detail? It's not nice to keep standing like this, is it?"

Zhou Weiguo showed a trace of gratitude on his face, and then followed Lu Yuhua and others into the meeting room that had already been arranged.

After everyone sat down, William brought up the question again.

Without waiting for Zhou Weiguo to speak, Lu Yuhua pretended to ask.

"Captain Zhou, according to my understanding, the 87th Division was incorporated into the 71st Army after the Battle of Nanjing."

"Logically speaking, with Captain Zhou's ability and family background, he should be able to do more than just mark time now."

This time, Zhou Weiguo sighed lightly, he knew that there was no point in hiding some things any longer.

"After the Battle of Nanjing, I was seriously injured and unconscious. After being rescued by my subordinates, I recuperated at a farmer's house in the countryside. After I recovered, I learned that the Battle of Xuzhou was about to begin, so I headed for Xuzhou without stopping. When I got there, I found out that the troops had all withdrawn and Xuzhou had been occupied by the Japanese army. At that time, I only wanted to fight the devils, so I stayed and dealt with them."

Zhou Weiguo didn't say the rest of the words, but Lu Yuhua guessed it and it was obvious that he didn't want to say it.

Considering the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Military Bureau of Investigation, Lu Yuhua also knew what the other party meant and did not want to cause trouble.

Although he may not need to be afraid given his family background, it will still cause considerable trouble.

Thinking of this, Lu Yuhua did not expose the other party.

Mainly, he wanted to know what the other party's purpose was.

"Later, I accidentally heard that a German-equipped division had appeared in Nanning, so I came over to take a look with a try-it attitude. Who would have thought that there really was one?" Zhou Weiguo said with a sigh.

He also didn't expect that there really was a German-equipped division.

Not only that, but there are Germans as well.

"Commander Lu, I have a few questions. Can you answer them?" After expressing his feelings, Zhou Weiguo looked at the other party again.

"Excuse me." Lu Yuhua could probably guess Zhou Weiguo's doubts.

"Were these equipments provided by the Germans?" Zhou Weiguo asked hurriedly.

This question has been bothering him for several days, and today he can finally find out the answer.

"Yes and no." Lu Yuhua's ambiguous answer made Zhou Weiguo frown slightly. What kind of answer was this?

Just looking at Colonel William beside him, Zhou Weiguo could only nod.

I guess it’s because of the relationship between Germany and Japan, so I can’t say it too bluntly.

"The second question is, how many people do you have? In other words, how many German equipments do you have?" Zhou Weiguo stared at the other party.

To be honest, Lu Yuhua really didn't expect Zhou Weiguo to ask this question.

He thought he would ask about how the battle was fought.

Who knows how many people and how much equipment will be asked.

"Well, as for the number of people, my current plan is to recruit 30,000 to 40,000 soldiers. As for the weapons, don't worry. I guarantee that everyone will have a weapon." Lu Yuhua thought about it and felt that it would be better to be a little conservative.

Otherwise, the other party will think you are bragging.

In fact, Zhou Weiguo already felt that he was bragging. Thirty or forty thousand people?
Can you still guarantee German equipment?
What a joke.

The several German-equipped divisions back then were built at a huge cost.

You are just a small team leader, and you have this ability?
What a joke.

Seeing that Lu Yuhua didn't look like he was joking, Zhou Weiguo didn't argue with him, but asked one last question.

"Commander Lu, what do you think of me?"

"What do you mean?" Lu Yuhua looked confused and didn't know what it meant.

Is this to come to me?
Not scientific.

I don't seem to have any domineering aura?
Why would he come to me for no reason?

Isn't this really like imitating a waiter?
It shouldn’t be!

I am just a small group leader.

At most, it's just some weapons and equipment.

Could it be that he is interested in my weapon?

"I just have no place to eat now. I wonder if Commander Lu can give me something to eat." Zhou Weiguo took a deep breath and said loudly.

Hearing this, Lu Yuhua was completely stunned. Is this for real?

"Captain Zhou, with your ability you can find a job anywhere. My temple is small and cannot accommodate a big Buddha like you." Zhou Weiguo's true intention was not clear for the time being, so Lu Yuhua did not agree immediately.

Hearing this, Zhou Weiguo's face looked a little unnatural, and then he said in a deep voice.

"Commander Lu, I am sincere. Even if I am just a small soldier, I just want to kill the devils and avenge my fiancée."

Even though he was already very familiar with everything about Zhou Weiguo, Lu Yuhua was still moved when he heard these words.

"I now have only one idea in my mind, to kill all the Japanese troops." Zhou Weiguo took a breath and tried to suppress his emotions.

"Okay, I agree. As for the soldiers, they are not necessary. With Captain Zhou's ability, he can be a top seat wherever he goes." Lu Yuhua thought about it and decided that he should accept Zhou Weiguo first.

In any case, this guy's abilities are indeed good, and at the moment he is really focused on killing the Japanese.

If this sword is used well, it can bring him many benefits.

At least he now had an officer who could handle things on his own.

"Let me put it this way. The theater command currently hopes that I can rebuild the Guangxi Security Corps. I wonder if Commander Zhou can condescend to serve as a county security corps?" Lu Yuhua asked with a smile.

"Can we fight the devils?"

"Of course."

Hearing this, Zhou Weiguo agreed without any hesitation.

For him, being able to fight the Japanese is enough.

"Welcome Captain Zhou." Lu Yuhua extended his hand to welcome Zhou Weiguo.

After a brief exchange, Lu Yuhua stamped a letter of appointment from the Qinzhou Security Corps and handed it to Zhou Weiguo.

"Qinzhou is currently occupied by the Japanese army. Brother Weiguo, take a few days off. Once you are familiar with the troops, you can lead the Qinzhou Security Corps to Qinzhou and recapture Qinzhou. There are probably several thousand Japanese troops there. I wonder if Brother Weiguo can do the job?" Lu Yuhua asked with a smile after handing the appointment letter to Zhou Weiguo.

"Yes, I will ensure that the mission is completed." Zhou Weiguo took a deep breath, stood at attention and saluted.

After leaving here, Xu Hu finally found an opportunity to start complaining.

"Commander, you are going backwards. Now you don't even want to choose the leader of the security team? It's obvious that you are sending yourself to death."

Who knew that before Xu Hu could finish his words, he saw a lieutenant walking over, first saluted, and then spoke.

"Sir, my name is Zhao Liuyi, and I have been ordered to take you to take over the Qinzhou Security Corps."

"It's troublesome." Zhou Weiguo still didn't show much expression. Now he just wanted revenge and nothing else mattered.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been given a squad leader, and he wouldn't have chosen one.

Originally Zhou Weiguo thought that a county's security team, no matter how much Lu Yuhua valued it, would not have that many people, at most 500.

He even thought about training this force according to special operations.

As a result, Lu Yuhua gave him a huge surprise. "Is this the security team?" Xu Hu looked at the roster in Zhou Weiguo's hand and was stunned.

Have you ever seen a security team with more than 3,000 people?

It’s not like nothing!
A regiment can have up to 5,000 people.

Three thousand people is indeed not too much.

The key point is that this security regiment was reorganized completely according to the organization of the German-equipped division.

Do not!
Even in terms of squad firepower, it was clearly superior to the German-equipped divisions.

So much so that after Zhou Weiguo finished reading it, he couldn't help but ask.

“Isn’t this just the military strength on paper?”

The subtext of this sentence is, aren't so many people specially recruited just to collect empty salaries?

Who knew that Zhao Liuyi just shook his head expressionlessly.

"Sir, you're such a joker."

With doubtful expressions, Zhou Weiguo and Xu Hu followed Zhao Liuyi to the new base.

As a result, before we arrived, we saw troops constantly entering the barracks, and then quickly assembling under the command of officers at all levels.

"Hiss, Commander, I would have believed you if you told me this was a German-equipped division, but is this actually a security regiment?" Xu Hu was shocked.

In just a short while, at least a thousand people entered the barracks, and the slogans inside never stopped.

More importantly, troops from outside continued to enter the barracks.

"Sir, I'm sorry, because the order came too suddenly, the barracks may be a bit crowded. But at the latest tomorrow, I will find a new base for you, which may be far away from Nanning City." Zhao Liuyi said apologetically.

"It's okay, it's better to stay far away so that we can train the troops in peace." Zhou Weiguo was completely stunned. As for the crowded barracks, it was no problem for him at all.

I've been a bandit before, so what's a crowded barracks?
When Zhou Weiguo entered the barracks and looked at the troops in front of him, who were wearing German uniforms, carrying Mauser K98 rifles, etc., he looked a little dazed for a moment.

It seemed as if he had returned to the days of training at the Berlin Military Academy, or to the Battle of Shanghai, with his elite subordinates following behind him.

Especially those familiar faces seemed to be emerging in his mind.

"Sir, the Qinzhou Security Corps should have 3250 people, and the actual number of people is 3250. The roster has been handed over to you. This pile is the equipment organization." Zhao Liuyi said, pointing to a pile of materials behind him.

"If there are no problems, please sign it, sir."

Hearing this, Zhou Weiguo came to his senses and, at Xu Hu's reminder, picked up a pen and signed his name.

After Zhao Liuyi left, Xu Hu sighed.

"Commander, I feel like I'm back to the days of the Battle of Shanghai. It's a pity that Captain Fang can't see this scene."

After hearing what Fang Shengli wanted to say, Zhou Weiguo fell silent again.

"Don't sleep tonight. Get familiar with the troops first. It's a bit strange to lead so many soldiers at once." Zhou Weiguo's face, which had been tense, finally relaxed a lot.

He finally understood why Lu Yuhua said that he would be responsible for attacking Qinzhou next.

He originally thought that the other party wanted him to die, but now it seems that this is a credit to him.

Thinking of this, Zhou Weiguo is now full of energy.

I wish I could lead my troops to Qinzhou immediately and kill all the Japanese devils there.

On the other side, Lu Yuhua was discussing with Colonel William how to take Qinzhou.

"Colonel William, I suggest you go directly to Zhou Weiguo's army and urge him to go south to Qinzhou as soon as possible."

The two sides argued for a while, and Colonel William felt that the plan was too conservative and they did not have that much time to wait.

So, he urged Lu Yuhua to speed up the attack.

However, Lu Yuhua thought that they could wait a little longer because of the lack of troops.

The two sides argued for a while, and Lu Yuhua felt that this guy was too annoying, so he asked him to go to Zhou Weiguo and let them figure out how to take over Qinzhou.

I just need to take care of the logistics.

Hearing this, Colonel William was too lazy to argue and went straight to Zhou Weiguo's unit.

At the same time, more than ten thousand Japanese troops entered Annan. The most confused one was probably Lieutenant General Haruyoshi Momotake of the 18th Division.

"Baga, what did you say? The 22nd Army has already entered Annan? Now we are urged to move to Annan as well? Is Kuna Seiichi crazy?" Lieutenant General Momotake Haruyoshi looked at the telegram from the communications staff with disbelief on his face.

"Mr. Hyakutake, Commander Kuna Seiichi should be preparing to go alone." Major General Sakurada Takeshi, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke.

"He wanted to force the headquarters to make the decision to move south, in order to cover up this failure."

Lieutenant General Haruyoshi Momotake did not comment on this, and anyone who was not a fool could see that.

"Division Commander Iida sent me a secret message saying that the headquarters was very angry. They received no reply to any of the telegrams they sent to the 22nd Army." Major General Sakurada Takeshi once again revealed shocking news.

At least Vice Admiral Haruyoshi Momotake's expression was very shocked.

He also didn't expect that even the telegram from the base camp was withheld and not replied to.

This is obviously for the purpose of going alone.

"What do you think, Mr. Iida? Do you want me to capture Commander Seiichi Kuna?" After a moment's silence, Lieutenant General Haruyoshi Momotake asked.

"No, although Commander Iida didn't say so, it's clear that he supports Commander Kuna Seiichi's decision. He also believes that the remaining areas in China are all barren lands. Even if we occupy them, it will only consume our national strength."

"It is better to go south and capture those prosperous areas. At least we can obtain a large amount of steel and oil, as well as rubber, food, etc. for the empire. These are all materials in short supply in the empire." Major General Sakurada Takeshi shook his head.

Upon hearing this, Lieutenant General Haruyoshi Momotake instantly understood what Sakurada Takeshi meant.

In other words, this guy also supports going south.

Do not!
In other words, many people already support moving south.

"According to the secret message from Division Commander Iida, the strength of Britain and France is not as formidable as imagined. Their main forces have been tied up by the Germans and are completely unable to cross the ocean. This is our chance."

"The latest news is that the 5th Cavalry Regiment of the 5th Division has arrived in Hanoi and is fighting with the French army, but the French army's desire to fight is not strong, and it can even be said that they are not offering any resistance at all." Major General Sakurada Takeshi said a lot in one breath.

After a long silence, Lieutenant General Haruyoshi Momotake knew that he was being forced to take sides.

If I refuse to support the southward march, I'm afraid he will be the target of the underdog's rise.

Thinking of this, Lieutenant General Haruyoshi Momotake kept thinking about what to do.

"Sakurada-kun, I want to ask, who is endorsing this trip south now?"

He was indeed curious about who would endorse this action.

"The former Vice Minister of the Army, His Excellency Hideki Tojo, has been contacting other division commanders. Currently, many people support the southward march."

"Even some generals in the navy expressed support for this. They believed that going south could alleviate the navy's predicament."

"The rice cattle have begun to weaken the supply of steel and oil. It is obvious that they don't want to provide us with supplies, so we must save ourselves." Major General Sakurada Takeshi also supports going south.

He lost all face in this battle in southern Guangxi.

If nothing unexpected happens, he will definitely be ordered to retire.

Even if someone helps, the lightest punishment is to be sent to the reserve force, and there will be no chance for a breakthrough from then on.

"It's him." Lieutenant General Haruyoshi Momotake obviously knew Hideki Tojo.

In fact, those who could become generals would all have good family backgrounds and would be familiar with each other.

But he didn't expect that the navy also supported moving south.

In fact, it is understandable. After all, the navy is a big consumer of oil and steel.

China has no oil and its steel production is average.

The navy kept demanding the construction of new warships, and after that production was divided in half by the army, the navy's steel production was indeed insufficient to build more warships.

Moreover, oil needs to be imported, which consumes precious foreign exchange.

As long as we go south, we can solve many problems.

"The only problem now is to form an alliance with the German army. We need them to distract the attention of Britain and France so that they have no spare energy to deal with the Far East." Major General Sakurada Takeshi narrated the plan of the Southward Faction in an orderly manner.

This made Lieutenant General Haruyoshi Momotake frown.

Want to ally with the Germans?

Have they forgotten the weapons and equipment transported by the German army?
idiot!

If it weren't for the weapons transported by the German army, would they have suffered a disastrous defeat?

He now also suspects that these weapons were deliberately sold secretly to China by the German army.

Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence?
They lost Nanning, and in order to escape blame, they had no choice but to head south to Annan and force the headquarters to agree to move south.

I always feel like there is an invisible hand behind this controlling everything.

But soon he shook his head, thinking this was nonsense.

"Will the Germans agree?" Lieutenant General Haruyoshi Momotake asked a soul-searching question.

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