RPAGF Chapter 812 Thank You Gift
Chapter 812 Thank You Gift
812 Thank You Gift
In mid-July, Ye Qingshan personally flew to Yongzhou under the protection of a fighter squadron commanded by Meng Jifei.
Over the previous few days, Ye Qingshan had telegraphic contacts with Xiao Zhuge, Li Zongren, Commander Long and others.
In the end, the four of them decided to meet at the Gui army's base camp, Yongzhou.
Soon, the fighter plane landed on the runway.
After Ye Qingshan came out of the cabin, he saw a middle-aged man wearing the uniform of a second-class general, surrounded by a group of Gui army officers.
Ye Qingshan walked out of the airport with a smile and recognized the middle-aged man as Xiao Zhuge.
"Brother Ye, we finally meet."
Little Zhuge came over and shook hands with Ye Qingshan.
"Haha, Brother Jiansheng, I've heard of your great name for a long time."
“No matter how famous I am, can I still be as famous as you?
I don’t believe what you said.”
"Haha."
The two exchanged greetings at the airport for a while before taking a car to the city.
Along the way, Ye Qingshan and Xiao Zhuge had a very pleasant conversation.
After all, there is no fundamental conflict of interest between the two, and to a certain extent, the two sides are even allies.
With Little Zhuge's power, he naturally knew a long time ago that Ye Qingshan was reappointed as the commander of the expeditionary force.
The news that Ye Qingshan’s 42nd Army is about to go abroad to fight again.
At first, when Xiao Zhuge and Li Zongren learned the news, they were extremely shocked.
"I didn't expect that Ye Qingshan, such a strong man, would actually give in this time."
Li Zongren was very surprised.
In his opinion, Ye Qingshan fought hard to win the battle in northern Guangdong.
As a result, after the war, not only was Guangdong Province handed over to the Central Army, but it was also replaced by Fujian Province, which was far inferior to Guangdong, which was already a great loss.
In the end, he even had to lead his troops to fight abroad again.
In Li Zongren's view, this was not a good job.
According to Li Zongren's traditional ideas, he felt that as long as he led his troops away from his base, the final outcome would not be good.
If they lose their base and wipe out their army, they will be swallowed up by others sooner or later.
Therefore, he concluded that Ye Qingshan was forced to do this.
But based on what they had observed about Ye Qingshan's style of doing things in the past, they originally thought that Ye Qingshan would not give in easily.
I'm also preparing to watch a big show.
The result was beyond their expectations.
“Perhaps, Ye Qingshan’s approach is wise.
Moreover, by doing so, he really took the overall situation into consideration.
You and I are not as good as them. "
Little Zhuge was deeply moved.
At this moment, sitting in the car, Little Zhuge looked at Ye Qingshan's face, which was younger than his own, and felt even more emotional.
Commander Long's plane arrived the next day.
After Commander Long arrived, the four of them finally sat down at a table.
"This time, thanks to the help of our brothers from Yunnan and Guangxi provinces, our 42nd Army Group was able to defeat the Japanese th Army in northern Guangdong.
I'll give you three a glass."
Ye Qingshan took the initiative to raise his glass.
"Haha, Commander Ye, you're too polite."
In fact, Ye Qingshan took the initiative to propose that the leaders of the three warlord forces meet.
Little Zhuge, Li Zongren, and Commander Long were all unclear about what they were going to talk about.
But it’s certainly not just for thanks.
So, they just waited quietly for what Ye Qingshan would say next.
After a few drinks, the four of them lost their restraint.
Ye Qingshan continued: "In half a month, our 42nd Army will re-enter Burma to fight.
By then, we will have to pass through two provinces.”
"Easy to say."
Xiao Zhuge poured wine for Ye Qingshan and continued, "When your 86th Army came back, I arranged for people to pick you up along the way.
This time when I go back, I will be more familiar with the route.
I am responsible for that.”
"Thank you, Brother Jiansheng.
It just so happens that when we re-enter Burma this time, I don’t plan to take away some of the weapons and equipment of the 42nd Army.
Leave some for the brothers in the Gui army."
When little Zhuge heard this, he immediately became excited.
He knew that this was Ye Qingshan's deliberate way of repaying the Gui army because they had sent reinforcements to support them in the previous battle in northern Guangdong.
Moreover, Ye Qingshan’s army is full of good people.
Before, when the main force of Zhou Pingkou’s 86th Army passed through Guangxi Province.
Little Zhuge observed the heavy artillery regiment and armored division of the 86th Army up close, and his drool was streaming down his face.
At this moment, Xiao Zhuge could no longer suppress his excitement and asked, "Does your 42nd Army have any obsolete tanks and 105mm howitzers?
You can leave some for us.”
Commander Long standing by widened his eyes.
My goodness, what kind of army can even discard tanks and 105mm howitzers?
Little Zhuge, are you kidding me?
As a result, Ye Qingshan laughed loudly and said proudly: "No problem, it's just tanks and 105mm howitzers.
Have.
There just happened to be a tank battalion's equipment and a 105mm howitzer regiment that were preparing to replace their equipment.
Those who are replaced will be left to you, the Gui army."
Ye Qingshan’s words made Commander Long’s eyes widen again.
No, you really have obsolete tanks and 105mm howitzers. Are you, the 42nd Army, so wealthy?
But then, Commander Long figured it out.
What crappy obsolete tanks and howitzers, it was obvious that Ye Qingshan gave them away on purpose.
But unfortunately, in this battle in northern Guangdong, the Yunnan Army did not send any reinforcements.
The distance was too far and they had no chance.
So, at this time, Commander Long could only watch with envy and was too embarrassed to speak like Little Zhuge.
"We still have some 155mm howitzers that were damaged in combat.
I also asked someone to leave it to you Gui army.
You guys should find a way to pull it back.”
Ye Qingshan’s subsequent words once again made Commander Long unable to sit still.
He wanted to lose face and said, "Ye..."
As a result, he was interrupted by the little Zhuge next to him just as he was about to say something: "I have seen those 155mm howitzers.
It was so big and heavy that it required a truck and several horses to pull it.
It is not suitable for our Gui army’s operations.”
This is also the reason why Xiao Zhuge only asked for 105mm howitzers instead of 155mm howitzers.
Compared with the heavy 155mm howitzer, the lighter 105mm howitzer is more practical.
However, these damaged 155mm howitzers were sent by Ye Qingshan after all.
Don't want it for nothing.
Even if it cannot be used in the army, it can be placed on a city wall and used as a fixed cannon, which is still extremely powerful.
Therefore, Little Zhuge quickly raised his glass and said with a smile: “We, the Gui army, are grateful for Commander Ye’s kindness.
Come, let me toast you. "
Ye Qingshan naturally noticed Commander Long who was standing beside him and was hesitant to speak.
Although, this time the help provided by the Yunnan Army was far less than that provided by the Guangxi Army.
But it was impossible for Ye Qingshan to not express anything to the Yunnan Army.
"Commander Long, in this battle, we also seized a large number of Japanese weapons and equipment.
Our 42nd Army Group has no use for these.
I don’t know if you, the Yunnan Army…”
When Commander Long heard what Ye Qingshan said, he immediately understood what he meant.
He immediately responded: "We, the Yunnan Army, need it."
The Japanese equipment that Ye Qingshan now looks down upon is also a hot commodity for the Yunnan Army, whose weapons and equipment have always been backward.
Ye Qingshan's wave of giving away money brought the two sides closer together again.