Chapter 220 Going to the United States
In the next few days, Qin Shou had been preparing for the expansion of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army, the preparations for the military government, and the trip to the United States. He was so busy that he was not touching the ground. However, his ideas were also taking shape little by little.
Under the pressure of the Americans, a large number of soldiers began to travel from China to Myanmar, preparing to receive the reorganization of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army. Since the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army held US aid, the Shancheng government did not dare to play tricks at this point. The soldiers handed over to the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army were all strong young soldiers. Although the Shancheng government was very dissatisfied with this in private, it did not dare to make any statement on the surface.
As for those soldiers, they had no objection. The Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army had already sent people to accept them. The people who went to receive them were all officers. As soon as he received the people, he promoted the equipment, combat effectiveness and achievements of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army. This quickly conquered these young soldiers. Everyone was full of passion and wanted to defeat Japan himself. But the domestic wars were too late to see a day of victory. Now the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army has undoubtedly become their guiding light, which naturally made these soldiers very excited. It is meaningless to join the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army.
The 4th Infantry Division of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army stationed in northern Myanmar was the first to absorb personnel from these soldiers and supplement their wartime losses. At the same time, backbones were drawn and ready to form another infantry division.
In southern Myanmar, a large number of Chinese children also joined the army enthusiastically and formed the 5th Infantry Division and the 6th Infantry Division of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army. At the same time, the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army Command also planned to form the 2nd Army after the troops from the country arrived.
Merchant ships from the United States also arrived in Yangon. A large number of weapons and equipment were transported here, so that the expansion of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army would not have to worry about the lack of weapons and equipment. The expansion plan could proceed in an orderly manner.
The preparations of the military government were also very smooth. Although there were fewer talents in the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army, there were still many talents among the Chinese families in southern Myanmar. Before, there was no platform for them to exert their abilities, so they could only be buried. But now, there is a chance to give their abilities. Of course, they will not waste such opportunities.
What satisfied Qin Shou even more was that among these talents, there were many industrial talents, which allowed Qin Shou's industrial development opportunities to be improved. As long as he got enough mechanical equipment from the Americans, everything could be implemented.
Similarly, the preparations for going to the United States have been completed. There is nothing else to prepare, mainly money. The United States is the number one power in the capitalist world. If you go to the United States, you don’t need anything else, but money is necessary.
Although the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army lacked money, it could be replaced by other things. Before, when Japan himself was in Myanmar, he plundered Myanmar's wealth. Myanmar's rich gold and jade were even more plundered. Unfortunately, they failed quickly in Myanmar, so that these gold and jade could not be taken away in time. Now, they have all fallen into the hands of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army. Gold alone has a total of fifty tons. In addition, there are a large amount of jewelry and jade, whose value is not inferior to these dozens of tons of gold.
These gold and jade are undoubtedly the greatest wealth in the hands of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army. The total value is more than 100 million US dollars. However, the gap between what Qin Shou wanted to buy is undoubtedly very large. If Qin Shou wants to achieve his goal, he can only obtain assistance from the Americans.
Not to mention anything else, if Qin Shou wanted to build a powerful navy for the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army, this million-dollar wealth would not be enough even if all of them were spent.
"We are still too poor! The Americans are rich and powerful. Even if they pull out a leg hair, they will be better than our waist. If the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army wants to grow, they still have to rely on the support of the Americans!" Qin Shou sighed helplessly.
With the help of the power of Lieutenant Colonel Steven's family, Qin Shou handed over all these jewelry and gold to them. Fifty tons of gold and jewelry of the same value turned into a deposit of 120 million US dollars from Citibank. Of course, Qin Shou knew that Lieutenant Colonel Steven's family must have earned some difference from it. However, this is impossible. How could it be possible to ask others for help and not give them any benefits?
"Qin, are you ready? I have communicated with you in China." Lieutenant Colonel Steven found Qin Shou.
"Steven, everything is ready." Qin Shou nodded.
He attached great importance to this trip to the United States. If a more in-depth cooperation agreement can be reached with the United States this time, it will even be related to the future development of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army.
It is now the second half of 1942, and it is only two and a half years before Japan and the country’s defeat and surrender. The Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army must seize this period of time and strive to grow and grow. Only in this way can they gain the ability to be independent after the war is over. Otherwise, they will always be puppets of the Americans.
Qin Shou did not want such a situation to happen. What's more, after the Americans become overlords in the future, their interests in Southeast Asia will inevitably have conflicts with the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army. At that time, the close cooperative relationship between the two sides will come to an abrupt end. Maybe it will even turn into confrontation or even fierce conflicts. In this case, if the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army wants to protect themselves, it must have stronger strength.
Now, although the Americans have gradually launched a counterattack in the Pacific, their strength has been greatly restricted due to the drag of European allies. If the Americans want to fight back against Japan in the Pacific, the support of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army is indispensable. Qin Shou can take this opportunity to make more demands to the US government. If you miss this opportunity, it will be difficult to have such an opportunity in the future. It can be said that you must not miss it, and you will never come again!
On the morning of October 25, Qin Shou and Lieutenant Colonel Steven left Myanmar and headed for the United States on a B-24 heavy bomber of the air force.
This heavy bomber took off from Keyonggang Airport and arrived in New York, USA after stopping in India, Africa, and the Azores. The entire flight reached more than 10,000 kilometers. Even if the plane did not make an extra stop after refueling, it would take three days to arrive in the United States. Of course, although this speed cannot be compared with later generations, it is at least much faster than taking a boat. (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!