The War of Resistance: My Expedition, My Country

"Are you talking about those naval depth charge ejectors?" Wedemeyer was a little surprised, with a hint of disbelief in his voice.

Yang said calmly: "Of course not only that, there is also bazooka!" His voice was as calm as water, as if he was talking about a trivial matter.

Then, Yang briefly introduced the principle to his boss. In order to make it easier for him to understand, Yang used the analogy of traditional Chinese fireworks to tell him.

"A larger version of Chinese fireworks? They are really beautiful!" Wedemeyer said happily. A smile of surprise appeared on his face, as if he had just witnessed a magnificent fireworks display.

"But it would be fatal if it fell on the Japanese!" Yang added with a hint of determination in his voice.

Wedemeyer nodded in understanding and said to Yang kindly, "Yang, if you need anything, tell me. America has plenty of these things!"

"No, no, no! General Wedemeyer, I mean these can be manufactured directly by the United States and provided to the Allies. They will be deadly weapons in the Far East and even in the battlefields of Europe and North Africa!"

Wedemeyer immediately came to his senses and pointed at Yang, saying, "I understand. Yang, you mean that I should tell Washington the manufacturing method of this weapon so that Washington can continuously produce it and equip various troops?"

Yang nodded and said, "The manufacturing principle of this weapon is very simple, and American engineers will understand it immediately. We are modifying it here, but we lack materials and skilled workers, so we can't scale it up. The caliber of the modified bazooka is only 59mm, which is a bit small. I think it should be at least 107mm. This thing is a powerful weapon for fighting in tropical rainforests and even islands."

Wedemeyer was surprised that Yang knew so much, and that he specifically mentioned naval warfare, which must be his ulterior motive. He asked curiously, "Yang, are you interested in naval warfare?"

Yang smiled and said frankly, "The Japanese devils' most powerful force isn't their army, but their navy. The battle for the ocean isn't just about battleships, it's also about strategic operations on islands and supply lines."

Yang kept the topic a secret and said mysteriously, "The navy can also use this to suppress attacks on island landings. It's more practical than naval guns and more affordable."

Although Wedemeyer came from the army, he was also very interested in the navy. He quickly asked, "How is the navy used?"

Yang lowered her head and whispered in his ear...

Yang said this because the US military quickly learned about the power of rocket artillery from the German and Soviet battlefields. Navy firepower ships would soon be built and deployed in battles like the Battle of Iwo Jima and the Battle of Okinawa! However, this world's combat strategies were all about scale and power, and they didn't anticipate that miniaturized rocket artillery would be even more effective against infantry.

After Wedemeyer understood, he nodded to Yang and said, "I will report this matter to Washington immediately after this battle. I believe that similar weapons will soon appear in the Allied camp!"

Yang Buwang instructed: "Remember to give us priority in the first batch. This is a powerful weapon for our counterattack against Burma!"

Wedemeyer said with a smile, "Yang, you're definitely involved in this. But I'm a little surprised why you're so obsessed with the counterattack in Burma and not paying attention to supporting the Chinese theater."

Yang obviously would not tell Wedemeyer his final thoughts. Instead, he said seriously, "To completely defeat the Japanese, we must cut off all their resources! Southeast Asia is the resource base that Japan relies on for continued development. The oil, rubber, copper and iron ore here are exactly what Japan needs most. We must not only counterattack Burma, but also seize Malaysia and French Indochina, cross the sea to attack the Indonesian islands, liberate the Philippines, and finally capture the Japanese mainland!"

Yang's words brought a solemn look to Wedemeyer's face. He knew how ambitious and difficult Yang's plan was, requiring immense effort and sacrifice. Yang's words struck Wedemeyer like a hammer, profoundly shocking him. Yang's determination and conviction filled him with hope and anticipation for the future of war.

Wedemeyer could no longer conceal his excitement and said with emotion, "Yang, you are a typical soldier. I admire you very much! Don't worry, I will report this to Washington as soon as possible and I also solemnly invite you to join the Allied forces to fight back against the Japanese! We will definitely achieve the final victory!"

Yang's heart finally settled. He thought to himself, "All those months of cramming English into my head paid off. I finally got it right, Old Wei, you old bastard!"

It turned out that this was the result of a discussion among Huang Wei and other brothers. In order to save the millions of overseas Chinese in Zhongnanhai and establish a Chinese government, one of the brothers must jump out of Stilwell's camp and join another American team.

General Wedemeyer wasn't much of a concern to the brothers in their previous lives, but his role as Chief of Staff of the Southeast Asia Theater during the early stages meant he must have held considerable influence within the US military. It's said he later became Commander-in-Chief of US Forces in China, and subsequently Chief of Staff of the US Army. He had some connections with MacArthur, so he seemed like a good choice!

By this time, the 38th Division and the 7th Brigade were fully assembled. Wedemeyer temporarily appointed Yang Hong as commander of the unit, ordering him to immediately lead the troops on their mission to the theater! Without a second thought, Yang Hong immediately ordered the 7th Brigade, the 38th Division's Armored Battalion, and the 112th Regiment to form an assault column, thrusting directly into the Aixi Highway, bound to sever the Japanese supply lines. He himself, with the 113th and the US Mechanized Regiment, would circumvent the enemy southeast, awaiting an opportunity to recapture Aizawl!

Wedemeyer was stunned by Yang Hong's plan. After the 7th Brigade was dispatched, he quickly asked Yang, "Are you sure?"

Yang said proudly, "In large-scale military operations, the quality of the soldiers is more important than the quantity! Deploying them at critical points will have a ripple effect on the entire system. I believe the Japanese army will suffer a crushing defeat this time!"

Wei, apparently not understanding the Chinese idiom, asked in confusion, "What does 'eating without a way out' mean?"

This really stumped Yang Hong. Despite months of intensive English study, he certainly didn't understand this method of explaining Chinese idioms. Yang Hong smiled sheepishly at Wedemeyer and said, "Mr. Chief of Staff, you'll understand soon!" With that, he quickly led the team out!

Wedemeyer was still stunned, muttering to himself, "It's easy to understand that it's not the quality of the troops that matters, but the idea that a single move can affect the entire body and that you'll end up with something to lose is really hard to grasp. It seems that when dealing with the Chinese, I still need to understand some of their historical origins."

Wedemeyer later understood the meaning of these idioms, finding them particularly suitable metaphors for the current war. Delighted, he constantly sought advice from Yang and other senior officers on these fascinating Chinese idioms, eventually employing them extensively in his work. This led to numerous jokes and widespread publicity for Chinese idioms among allied forces in the Far East.