RPAGF Chapter 736 Minister Zheng’s Idea
Chapter 736 Minister Zheng’s Idea
In fact, Li Shaoyi could understand the attitudes of the people present. We are obviously a backward agricultural country. It is a blessing that other countries do not attack us. Now we are taking the initiative to threaten the Gallic Empire?
Moreover, it is thousands of miles away from us and has no border with us at all. This is simply nonsense. If this person did not have the title of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, everyone present would have thought that he came out of a mental hospital. Otherwise, how could he say such a thing?
"Minister Zheng, I think you still need to explain it to everyone in detail, otherwise these people might not even be able to eat today."
Li Shaoyi already understood what Minister Zheng was thinking, but the people present did not have such a high level of vision or such a long-term perspective, so he had to ask Minister Zheng to explain in detail. Otherwise, it would be just as Li Shaoyi said, these guys would be like cats scratching, unable to concentrate on anything, and thinking about what Minister Zheng said all the time.
"Your commander-in-chief is really quick-witted. He should have figured out what I'm talking about long ago. You need to listen to the details. What I'm talking about is a threat, not an actual war. This threat only requires some simple actions to make the enemy surrender without knowing our strength. Don't the foreign devils do this kind of thing all the time? It's just that now the protagonist has changed, and it's us."
Minister Zheng smiled and nodded, but after he said these words, the people present were even more confused. The foreigners were just bluffing and forcing us to sign an unequal treaty because they had the strength to do so. Between the truth and the lies, we dared not act recklessly.
But how can we threaten the Gallic Empire? The Gallic Empire has long been deeply rooted in the three countries of Indochina. This place used to be a vassal state of the Qing Empire, but after all these years, can they still recognize you as their suzerain?
What's more, the local ruling forces have been replaced countless times by the people of the Gallic Empire. Even if there are some old and young people left now, they are rare.
"Minister Zheng, could you please explain it a little more clearly?"
As a naval officer, Ding Hanhai knows some naval combat methods, but he is still lacking in some strategies between countries. His brain has been working very fast just now, but he still cannot fully understand what the minister said.
"Everyone, look at the map. The southwest region is the domain of Commander Li and Commander Bai. The two commanders have always had a good relationship with your Commander Li. Let's borrow their territory and mobilize a large number of aircraft from the north. Of course, don't say anything. We know this is an internal training exercise, and we can also help the Guangxi warlords with this training. But the Gallic Empire's army far away in the three countries of the Indochina Peninsula will not know what we are planning..."
Minister Zheng came to the map. When he drew a line on it and made the explanations just now, the eyes of those present began to light up.
Why didn't we expect this? The Guangxi warlords have always had a good relationship with us. When we fought in the north, they provided us with both troops and personnel, which helped us fill a lot of junior officers. Of course, we didn't treat them unfairly. We gave them 150% of the weapons and equipment they should have. As a result, the combat effectiveness of the Guangxi army has improved a lot during this period.
There are a total of six airports in the entire southwest region. If all of them are full, there will be hundreds of planes. In a large-scale war, hundreds of planes may not be enough, but to threaten the three countries in the Indochina Peninsula, this is enough.
Among the great powers, the Gallic Empire is only slightly stronger than Japan and Russia, but not much stronger. The defense of its overseas colonies is also the weakest among all countries. Therefore, in the current situation, they are not thinking about how to expand, but how to preserve the fruits of their previous victory.
The Gallic Empire has a considerable influence in the entire Southeast Asia region. We had no way to contain them before, so they could arbitrarily interfere in our affairs and even stand against us.
But what if the three countries in Indochina were threatened? Then the situation would be completely different. This was their base in the Far East, and they had to defend it. If they couldn't, the governors in the Far East would have to return home to face trial.
"This plan is not bad, and our flight team has such capabilities. But perhaps Jinling is overthinking it? The Central Plains War has been over for some time, but I've always been worried about the warlords in various places. If our troops enter the southwest in large numbers, I'm afraid it will affect domestic unity."
Qian Ruiguo, the future commander of the Marine Corps, thought for a while and said, the warlords in the country have always been fighting each other. It's either you hit me or I hit you, or we can unite to resist Nanjing.
If the two warlords engage in too frequent military operations, Nanjing will definitely be unable to sleep. If that happens, it will cause complications and will not be good for us. What we need now is a stable country.
"Xiao Qian is right. I agree with this battle plan, but what Jinling thinks is up to you all."
Li Shaoyi has basically agreed to this plan, but how to convince Jinling depends on people like Minister Zheng. After all, they were sent by Jinling. It is much easier for you to discuss this matter with yourselves than for us.
Minister Zheng nodded with a wry smile. He had originally just wanted to give you some advice, but he didn't expect to be forced to do hard labor in the end. However, this matter is also beneficial to overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia. People working in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs certainly know how much contribution overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia have made to the entire country.
"I'll try my best, but I can't guarantee success. You should also contact Commander Li. It would be best if Commander Li is very opposed to this matter and the Military Commission forces it on Commander Li. Then the chances of success will be greater."
Minister Zheng of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also a shrewd old man. He came up with a solution in an instant.
"I'll take care of this. We'll each do our own thing. We need to get this done as quickly as possible. It must be complete and close to success before we arrive in Batavia."
Li Shaoyi's words made Minister Zheng feel the speed of the 72nd Army's actions...