RPAGF Chapter 713 Looking for an Opportunity to Go South
Chapter 713 Looking for an Opportunity to Go South
Li Shaoyi explained to the two brothers word by word that they also knew that Russia was increasing its troops and had been very cautious. However, our Third Infantry Division had retreated from North China, and with the new soldiers coming out of the barracks one after another, the two brothers also calculated that if a full-scale war really broke out with Russia, they would be able to hold on.
Even in some cases, if we can calculate it, we might be able to fight back. This is why they keep creating border crises.
"Brother, I know everything you said, but aren't we trying to expand our territory? The Rakshasa have increased their strength, but compared to ours, it's nothing compared to us. There are no outsiders here. Let's be honest, brothers. We don't need troops from other places. Just Xiaoshan's army and mine, plus some auxiliary troops, 200,000 troops to fight against their two military regions. If we can't win, you'll take my head..."
Tang Guoping suddenly became heroic, and Li Shaoyi knew that what he had just said was in vain. The two men did not listen to a word they said. Perhaps before the meeting, the two men had already determined their meeting agenda, which was to persuade Li Shaoyi to agree to go to war.
"Then let me ask you another question. You sent 200,000 troops north and won this war. How much did you lose? Don't tell me your men are all gods and we can't lose a single one. You are the most elite troops in the 72nd Army. If your losses exceed 20%, how long will it take you to recover? Have you ever thought about this?"
Li Shaoyi's words stunned the two men instantly. Tang Guoping also knew that a 20% loss was certain. You had destroyed two of their military regions. Even if your army's combat effectiveness was stronger, you could not escape this 20% loss.
"Look at the Japanese in the Northeast, and the troops in mainland Japan. Do you think I trained you specifically to deal with the Russians? The Xiongnu Steppe is my current strategic goal. The Far East is a place we can take back if we can, and we can put it aside for now if we can't. Throwing our main force into a dispensable place, are you stupid or am I stupid?"
Li Shaoyi's words were like a revelation, making the two of them understand instantly that defeating Luosha was not what we needed now. We still had to guard against Japan. Although the combat effectiveness of the Japanese army was not very good, other armies across the country would still lose more than win if they encountered the Japanese army.
Li Shaoyi was reborn, so naturally he didn't want so many martyrs to appear. We have to change the situation of the entire country. The army under these two people is like a steel knife in their hands. If the blade is bent before it is used, wouldn't it be a huge loss?
"Also, my trip to Southeast Asia this time was to support the overseas Chinese there. More broadly speaking, it was to support overseas Chinese around the world. If you start a war in the north, will the people of Windmill Country still be afraid of me?"
Li Shaoyi's words made the two of them understand something more. When the 72nd Army was idle, Li Shaoyi could mobilize tens of thousands of troops at any time. However, if a war broke out in the north, all the troops had to be prepared for the northern battlefield. Even if Li Shaoyi had some disputes with the Windmill Kingdom, he could not withdraw troops.
Even though this visit to the south only brought a naval squadron, Li Shaoyi's army in the north was no joke. The Windmill Kingdom was not one of the great powers, and their army in Southeast Asia, although not rubbish, was not far off.
If things really get out of hand, Li Shaoyi can calmly mobilize troops from the north and fight a battle with the Fengche Kingdom in Southeast Asia. But if a war has already started with Luosha, even if troops can be withdrawn, can you do it to ensure the security of the northern border?
After being talked over by Li Shaoyi, the two men fell silent. They didn't know so much before. Even though they are now in high positions and have learned a lot of military knowledge, there is still a certain gap between them and Li Shaoyi in terms of vision. This thing needs to be cultivated slowly.
"Brother, please stop talking. We all understand. We will definitely listen to the Chief of Staff's orders when we return, and we will never create friction in the border area. But if they do create friction..."
"Then you must fight back fiercely, and make sure all the Rakshasa people understand that we are not afraid of anything now."
Li Shaoyi then replied, when we get along with the Russians, we must adhere to a principle, that is, not to take the initiative to cause trouble, but if trouble comes, I will either punch a hole in your head, and that would mean we are cowards.
"what are you thinking?"
After Li Shaoyi finished speaking, he found that Liu Xiaoshan had not said anything for a long time, and his eyes were fixed on the map.
"I'm not thinking much, but there's something. You see, I don't need to stay in the north, and we don't need to fight the Russians. The officers of my various units are all obedient and follow orders on the battlefield. How about I hand over the command to Brother Guoping? Big brother, you need someone to accompany you when you go south. It turns out that Ma Leizi followed you, and we were very relieved. Now I'm fine here, too, so how about I go with..."
"Shut up right there! I can't control your men. They're all like wolves. But my men are different. Most of them graduated from military academies. They all know what it means to obey orders. It's a soldier's first duty. I think you should stay on the northern battlefield and watch over the First Division for me..."
"No, no, no, Brother Guoping, you're lying. We can't lie with our eyes open. When it comes to creating friction, it's your bunch of military academy graduates who are causing the most. Those people under me are like little wives, afraid to even take big steps when they walk..."
Li Shaoyi looked at the two brothers with a headache. Liu Xiaoshan was the first one who wanted to follow Li Shaoyi. Tang Guoping was a step slower in thinking, but this guy also argued with reason. Everyone knew that it was meaningless to keep two generals in the north, not to mention that Zhao Tiezhu was also here. Why were the three of them crowded here? It would be better to send one person to the south.
The two of them had been arguing for about five minutes. Seeing that Li Shaoyi hadn't expressed his opinion, they rolled their eyes and thought, is there no hope?
"Brother, please say something."
Tang Guoping filled Li Shaoyi's teacup with water. According to the previous path, there should be a result by now, but the eldest brother didn't say a word. Can't either of us go?
Liu Xiaoshan also looked at Li Shaoyi nervously. There weren't many opportunities to show off his power in the south...