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

"What can we say about this? What can we say about this?"

Chairman Chen's eyes were already moist. Li Shaoyi's feelings towards the Chinese and overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia were truly heart-wrenching. The Chinese and overseas Chinese who followed him were all deeply moved when they heard Li Shaoyi's words.

"Hey, gentlemen, I can't stand this. I'm going back in a few days, and you're all making this scene for me. How can I feel comfortable on the way? I'm leaving the warship here, but I have a requirement. Do you think it won't cost money to leave it here? It depends on you to maintain it. You know the financial situation in the country."

Li Shaoyi told a cold joke. In fact, let alone maintaining two warships, even if we need a few more, we can afford it. But who can have such warships to support us?

"Don't worry, sir. We are all good at business. There are many ways to make money."

Speaking of making money, President Chen finally had something to talk about. Chinese businessmen in Southeast Asia, despite having such a low social status in the local area, can still accumulate a lot of wealth. You can imagine how capable they are. This is also one of the reasons why Western countries are dissatisfied. In terms of strategy, they are not even worthy of carrying our shoes.

"Did you hear that? If the fleet needs money in the future, just go to Chairman Chen."

Li Shaoyi pointed at Ding Hanhai and said, all the officers and soldiers of the navy also laughed. To be honest, whether in the island city or in Pujiang, their treatment is very high. Now that we are in Southeast Asia, these people will definitely not treat us unfairly. After all, the warships are parked in the port, and this is the confidence of all Chinese and overseas Chinese.

"Marshal, if all our warships remain here, isn't that a bit too much for us back home?"

Ding Hanhai thought of another thing. The Fifth Fleet itself was not large in scale, and it had to defend the entire coastal area. If he relied on the Central Navy of the National Government, he would simply forget it.

"You are considered a top figure in the navy. Let me ask you, even if the country has these two heavy cruisers, do you think it can compete with the Japanese navy?"

After Li Shaoyi finished speaking, Commander Ding also shook his head.

"That's all, but now that you have these two heavy cruisers, the Windsor Empire's Far East Fleet will have to think a lot. These two heavy cruisers must be deployed where they can be most useful."

Li Shaoyi's words made the people around him suddenly realize that Southeast Asia is a region with complex networks and each country has its own naval force. We have left two heavy cruisers in this region. Although we cannot rank first, we are also among the top three. If there is a conflict between countries, we must have a say. In this day and age without warships and cannons, who can give you a say?

"Regarding the development of the air force, we must never stop, especially in a place with so many islands. Aircraft can be said to be the fastest means of transportation."

When Li Shaoyi inspected the airport, he also gave instructions on this matter.

"Please rest assured, Marshal. We have already found five suitable locations on the island and will soon be constructing airports. We also have three field airfields, which are used as reserve airfields during normal times and are not used. If a war breaks out, they only need to be leveled briefly and can be put into use immediately."

How important is the airport to the 72nd Army? These people know better than other armies that as long as we have our airport within a radius of 500 miles, no matter who attacks, we have the confidence to keep our eyes on it and let us attack a certain place. Under the cover of aircraft, we are more confident.

Some people in the military have pointed out before that the 72nd Army cannot fight without the Air Force and has to call for Air Force support at every turn. Such heavy reliance on the Air Force is actually weakening the combat effectiveness of the Army.

Li Shaoyi also responded to what they said. There is nothing wrong with relying on the Air Force. Only coordinated air-ground operations can achieve the greatest results. If we are worried about the lack of air support, then we must bring airports with us every time we expand outward. As long as there are enough planes and pilots, you don’t have to worry about the lack of air support.

Li Shaoyi was probably the only person in the world who could make such an arrogant statement. At that time, many people were waiting to see Li Shaoyi's joke. Do you think building an airport and mobilizing the air force is a simple matter? I don't know how much it would cost. As a northern warlord, do you have the money?

These people should be silent now. The expansion of Li Shaoyi's army is really the same as what Li Shaoyi said at the beginning. As long as they gain a foothold, they will immediately start building airports. Therefore, within hundreds of miles of the battlefield, our air force may appear overhead at any time. This is the confidence of our army's attack.

"Southeast Asia has a high level of education, and many people are suitable to be pilots. We should give more weight to this area when recruiting. If the army lacks combat troops, we can transfer them from China. But if there are not enough pilots, there are no extra ones in China."

Regarding the development of pilots and the navy, after gaining a foothold in Southeast Asia, this has indeed achieved rapid development. Who can blame the better economic environment here? If you want to find so many suitable talents in China, you probably have to start digging nationwide.

"Report to the commander, the Japanese First Air Division launched an air raid on our army. There are two targets: one is our Rehe garrison, and the other is our island city garrison..."

Wang Manli hurriedly jumped off the tricycle and brought the latest domestic battle report.

Li Shaoyi also sneered. In order to show their presence, the Japanese army also launched anti-air raid operations against us. This is also a very normal thing. We can't just let them get beaten without letting them fight back.

"Order Li Qiankun to launch a full-scale counterattack and intensify the bombing."

What the hell is the Japanese First Air Division? We've destroyed them twice, using every ounce of our might, and only just managed to replenish their fleet. And with only 500 or so combat aircraft, you're still trying to challenge us. Aren't you courting death?

"Notify the Rehe garrison to enter combat mode and await my orders at any time."

Li Shaoyi added at the end that if there were any other actions, he wouldn't mind killing them first.

Chairman Chen and the others listened to Li Shaoyi's orders and looked at each other. If the country was not so chaotic, Commander Li would have been stationed here all the time, and our lives would have been better. Who wouldn't be happy to have such a leader?