Anti-Japanese War: When I get promoted, the system will explode with soldiers

Earl Chatton arrived very quickly, at least much faster than expected. After learning about Li Shaoyi's bottom line, Earl Chatton understood that in the subsequent negotiations, Li Shaoyi would be a complete supporting role, and the real target of competition should be the other two empires.

When the three-party negotiators gathered, Li Shaoyi did not participate in the talks. Instead, he asked his men to deliver a lot of delicious food and provide various communication equipment, and then we went out.

Behind closed doors, you three can quarrel all you want. It's all your own business. We didn't take the money, so we don't have to worry about it.

This time when he went south to Southeast Asia, Li Shaoyi not only won the favor of the three major empires, but also found a base for himself in Southeast Asia. When there are great international changes in the future, he can use this as a base to expand to the surrounding areas. The land allocated to the three major empires may only be a flash in the pan. Of course, many people cannot see this step, and only those who have been reborn like Li Shaoyi can see it.

"Does President Chen think I'm a little weak?"

In a small building not far away, people from the three empires were arguing so fiercely that they hadn't even eaten lunch. How did they get things in and out? Li Shaoyi was having afternoon tea with Chairman Chen not far away.

"How could that be? The Marshal is farsighted and knows how to make choices. This is a blessing for us. If they were to come and take all of Windmill Country's land in Southeast Asia, then Windmill Country would have succeeded and, in alliance with the major Western powers, would have imposed a naval and air blockade on us. Even if we occupied this land, how long could we hold out? If this continues, the interests of Chinese merchants will be infringed, and we might even quarrel among ourselves."

Chairman Chen is a man with a far-sighted vision. Some Chinese people think that Li Shaoyi is too weak in his choice, but Chairman Chen believes that now is just the right time. The land that we can defend is ours. The land that you cannot defend is like a hot potato in your hands, which can burn you at any time.

Furthermore, the other three empires aren't easy to deal with. Even if they're divided, won't they continue to quarrel for a while? Each country has very few troops stationed locally, and with some national uprisings, there's bound to be a time when they'll need us. Once our troops set foot on their land, we can consider the next step.

"President Chen has a very long-term vision. I won't be here for long. Regarding political matters, you, President Chen, will be responsible. As for military matters, I'll also need to ask for your opinion. Xiao Ding or Xiao Qian, who do you think should stay?"

Ding Hanhai and Qian Ruiguo are both considered to be the best among the young generals under Li Shaoyi. This time when he came to Southeast Asia, Li Shaoyi planned to leave one person in charge.

"If you ask me, it would be best if both generals stayed. One is good at the army, the other is good at the navy. Of course, they will all be assigned to the Marine Corps. That way, command won't be too much trouble. Why not let both generals stay here? After six months or a year, when the surrounding area has stabilized, it won't be too late to withdraw them."

Chairman Chen said with a smile that he had often worked with the two generals recently, so he naturally knew their abilities. Even though we have occupied the entire Java Island, there will definitely be many conflicts of all kinds in the next six months or a year, so more people means more methods.

"President Chen, your plan is quite narrow. However, I can only keep one person. If that's the case, then let Xiao Ding stay. Qian Ruiguo has some other things to do after he returns. As for the person in charge of the Marine Corps here, let Guo Dongchuan take charge."

Li Shaoyi couldn't possibly keep both of them here. Batavia alone couldn't possibly occupy two of Li Shaoyi's generals. There were still many things going on at home. A full-scale war of resistance was about to break out. Our people had to be used where they were needed most. How could we let them sit idle here?

In fact, President Chen also thought of Guo Dongchuan, but Guo Dongchuan was young after all and had not commanded so many troops. Compared with Qian Ruiguo, he was not as experienced.

But now that Li Shaoyi has proposed it, Chairman Chen can only agree to let Guo Dongchuan be the army commander, which should be better.

After all, Guo Dongchuan is also a descendant of Chinese and overseas Chinese, and has deep connections with the local masses. During this period of training new recruits, he also got along well with the new recruits, so it will be much easier for him to manage local affairs in the future.

"There's one more thing. After the four-party talks, a series of agreements will be signed. Although we won't expand outward, the status of Chinese merchants everywhere will be greatly improved. We will set up offices in major cities in Southeast Asia. If Chinese merchants from all over the world are wronged, they can go to the local office for help. I will send armed personnel, but you will still have to find the staff in the offices."

The offices that Li Shaoyi mentioned are equivalent to embassies abroad, except that the 72nd Army is only a local agency and has no right to send embassies abroad, only offices.

These offices inevitably have to deal with local governments, so they must have a group of local tyrants. The combination of domestic personnel and local tyrants will enable the offices to be run better.

"If the overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia knew what General Li had done for them, they would be so grateful that even sacrificing their lives wouldn't be enough. I can't even begin to describe the losses we've suffered over the years. I can't stop crying when I think about it."

According to Chairman Chen and his colleagues, occupying Batavia would be the best outcome, but unexpectedly, Li Shaoyi expanded this best outcome by more than ten times. In addition to the Chinese businessmen in the original Windmill Country, Chinese businessmen in the entire Southeast Asia region will benefit.

"Don't say that, old man. We are all one family, we all grew up under the locust tree. Talking about that is far-fetched. When there is a little disturbance in the country, does the money donated by you Chinese and overseas Chinese not count as money? I won't say much about other things. When I was fighting in the north, those carts of silver dollars were not fake."

Li Shaoyi's words made President Chen feel a little embarrassed, but what he said was all true. Only by helping and supporting each other can we go further.

As the two chatted, the door of the small building in the distance opened. However, the faces of the three negotiators were not very happy. It seemed that the talks had broken down...