Due to the huge differences, the candidate for the commander of the Fifth War Zone was eventually ill.

What is more funny is that Feng Yuxiang also recommended himself this time and jumped out to express his willingness to share the heavy responsibility for the Party and the country. As a result, he was naturally rejected by President Chang.

Principal Chang’s reason is that the central government cannot live without you, Brother Huanzhang.

Although the candidate for the commander of the Fifth War Zone has not been decided, and there is no clear statement on which troops to be dispatched to the Myanmar War Zone, Principal Chang still informed the US government of intelligence as soon as possible.

When we received the notice from the National Government, it was already past ten o'clock in the morning in Eastern Time.

At this time, Roosevelt had already been talking to Stilwell in the Oval Office.

The main content of the conversation is to consult some situations about Asia, especially China.

Halfway through the conversation, Army Chief of Staff Marshall walked in with an embarrassing expression, holding a telegram in his hand.

Seeing Marshall's embarrassing face, Roosevelt said: "What's wrong, General Marshall? What bad news is coming? Could it be that Moscow has fallen?"

If Moscow has fallen, it will be bad news for the United States and the world's anti-*** alliance.

Marshall shook his head and said, "Moscow has not fallen, but a notice has been sent from the National Government."

"Oh, is it? The National Government has agreed to our suggestions? The efficiency is quite fast." Roosevelt didn't know the specific content, but when he thought about it with his toes, he knew that the National Government could not reject their suggestions.

"His Excellency the President, the National Government has indeed agreed to our suggestion, but..." Marshall paused for a moment and continued, "The candidate for commander-in-chief of the Myanmar War Zone they appointed was not Zhong Yi, but a general named Li Guangxi. He is said to be a member of the long-time general, but we have never heard of it."

"Not Zhong Yi? I'm Li Guangxi?" Roosevelt turned around and looked at Stilwell in surprise.

Stilwell was also dumbfounded, looking incredible. How could it be that it was Zhong Yi?

When the US government made suggestions to the National Government, the reason why it did not directly propose the candidate for the commander of the Myanmar War Theater was to avoid the suspicion of long-arm jurisdiction, and they felt that there was no other candidate except Zhong Yi, because among so many senior generals of the National Army, Zhong Yi's ability is unique!

But now the news is coming, the National Government's candidate for commander was not Zhong Yi, but a senior general named Li Guangxi. What's going on?

"General Stilwell," said Roosevelt, "What's going on?"

"Yes, General Stilwell, what's going on?" Marshall also had the same question, "Didn't you say that among the many senior generals of the National Government, Zhong Yi has a unique existence in terms of ability and vision. Given the importance of the Myanmar War Zone to the entire Southeast Asian battlefield, will the National Government definitely appoint him as the commander-in-chief of the Myanmar War Zone? But now, why have you suddenly become a man named Li Guangxi? Who is this person?"

"I know Li Guangxi." Stilwell said, "This is the leader of China's Guangxi warlords. He has a certain prestige, his political skills are also very experienced, and his military command ability is above the level. In the past ten years, he has always been Chang Kaishen's strongest political opponent."

Marshall said impatiently: "How about Bi Zhong Yi?"

"It's not comparable." Stilwell shook his head and said, "It's not above the same level. In terms of the record alone, Li Guangxi just commanded the Battle of Xuzhou, annihilated only more than 10,000 Japanese troops, and they won first and then lost. However, Zhong Yi commanded five large-scale battles, and all five battles won! A total of nearly 400,000 Japanese troops were annihilated!"

"If this is the case, I won't understand." Roosevelt said with a frown, "Since General Zhong Yi's record is far better than General Li Guangxi, and he is still idle to teach in the Army University, why doesn't the National Government allow him to serve as the commander-in-chief of the Myanmar War Zone? Instead of transferring Li Guangxi from another war zone?"

"Yes, this is really a puzzling thing." Marshall was also confused.

Because the United States has been established for too short and has no background, it is directly and domineering in its style, so it does not understand the political skills of President Chang very much.

Even if Americans play with conspiracies and use methods, they also have a unique style.

For example, if they defame their opponents' reputation, they will not use any too profound routines, and they will directly pour sewage on their opponents for sexual assault, and basically splash them one by one. If it is a plot between countries, it will be even more straightforward and shameless. If they take the laundry detergent, they dare to say that this is a chemical weapon.

In contrast, the Chinese methods are much more obscure.

Therefore, neither Roosevelt nor Marshall could understand President Chang's approach.

Stilwell has been a military officer in China for several years and knows a little bit.

At that moment, Stilwell patiently explained: "Your Excellency the President, this is a means of Chang Kaishen's attack on potential opponents."

"A means to attack potential opponents?" Roosevelt frowned, "Does he think Zhong Yi has threatened his political status as the supreme leader of the National Government?"

"Yes." Stilwell said, "Chang Kaishen relies on military power to ascend to the power center of the National Government, so he is more sensitive to military power, and Zhong Yi has shown extraordinary military talent, so he cannot help but worry that if Zhong Yi is given too much military power, one day it will threaten his status in the National Government."

"Absurd!" Marshall frowned, "It's time now, China is about to destroy its country. What this guy is thinking about is fighting for power and profit? Was the donkey kicked in his head?"

Roosevelt also said impatiently: "I don't care what he thinks or what China will do in the future. However, the victory or defeat on the Southeast Asian battlefield will directly determine the victory or defeat on the entire Asian battlefield. For the national interests and security of the United States, the Chinese government must appoint the most capable senior general as the commander-in-chief of the Myanmar War Zone!"

"That's right." Marshall echoed, "Since the National Government has Chang Kaishen so unreliable, there is no need to leave any face for them. Just designate candidates. The commander of the Myanmar War Zone must be Zhong Yi. If not, the US government will not provide them with a penny of aid to let them think clearly!"

Stilwell was a little worried: "But, will this overstep your authority?"

"This is life! This is reality!" Marshall said in a deep voice, "Chang Kaishen must accept reality!"

"Yes, just reply to the National Government like this." Roosevelt also said, "After all, we will not have more energy to consider the Asian battlefield for a long time, so we must choose a capable general to be responsible for the Southeast Asian battlefield."

Speaking of this, Roosevelt continued: "And to be honest, I am not very relieved about this Zhong Yi. General Stilwell, I decided to appoint you to the Myanmar battlefield and serve as the chief of staff of the Myanmar War Zone! The command matters can be left to Zhong Yi to be responsible, but logistics support must not be allowed to do whatever he wants!"
Chapter completed!