Chapter 260 Compensation
"Qin, no matter what, the British Empire is an ally of the American Republic. You are the same, everyone belongs to the anti-fascist alliance. Therefore, the conflict between you and the British should end immediately. We have a common enemy, Japan myself. If you fight with the British, wouldn't it be like giving Japan myself a good opportunity?" Lieutenant General Stilwell persuaded.
He knew that if he wanted to let the British prisoners of the Anti-Japanese Rescue, he had to convince Qin Shou. If Qin Shou did not nod, everything would be empty talk. Of course, Lieutenant General Stilwell could also directly use the assistance of the United States to pressure Qin Shou, and if Qin Shou did not agree, there would be no way for Qin Shou to disagree. However, this would undoubtedly create a huge crack between the Anti-Japanese Rescue and the United States. This would be very unfavorable for their future strategies. Therefore, Lieutenant General Stilwell would not use such a method unless it was absolutely necessary.
"General Stilwell, this is not what we are going to provoke the British, they are coming to attack us. All the battles take place in Myanmar. We are just passive defenses in the face of the British invasion." Qin Shou was unwilling to bear the responsibility for provoking conflict.
"It is true. However, Myanmar is a British colony after all. Although you have occupied Myanmar, the British will not recognize this. Although the US government is willing to recognize your upcoming military government, many things cannot be put on the table." Lieutenant General Stilwell said.
Although the US government supports the establishment of a military government with the anti-Japanese and rescue efforts, it is just a private act. On the surface, the US government still needs to abide by the alliance between them and the British.
Qin Shou nodded, of course he knew this. Americans still had to rely on the British to block the Germans in Europe. If the British could not stop them, the Germans would dominate the entire Europe, which was definitely not a good thing for Americans.
"General Stilwell, in order to eliminate the invading British people, our troops have paid a lot of losses. If the British prisoners were released in this way, I am afraid I will not be able to explain to my brothers." Qin Shou said.
When Lieutenant General Stilwell came forward, Qin Shou knew that it was inevitable to release those British prisoners of war. However, he did not want to release those British prisoners of war in vain. He had to find ways to get more benefits from it. Otherwise, it would be not his personality to suffer losses.
"Qin, can you still want the British to pay the ransom? How is this possible? The British have already sold out in this war. For this reason, they still owe huge foreign debts to the United States." Lieutenant General Stilwell smiled as if he was happy about the decline of Britain.
Qin Shou also understood this situation. The two world wars allowed the British to accumulate wealth for hundreds of years, consumed them all, and owed them a lot of money. In order to repay the debt, they even transferred all the colonies on the Caribbean Sea to the Americans. The Americans made great fortunes through these two world wars, making the United States the largest creditor country in the world. They completed their counterattack path, replaced Britain in one fell swoop, and became the world hegemon.
"In addition, Qin, you may not know other conditions proposed by the British. They also demanded that the anti-Japanese rescue must withdraw from Myanmar and return Myanmar to them. At the same time, you must be handed over to them for disposal. The US government of course rejected these requests from the British. The anti-Japanese rescue is an important ally of ours, how could we agree to such conditions?" Lieutenant General Stilwell said righteously. He seemed to be taking good care of the anti-Japanese rescue brother, and at the same time, he also put pressure on the anti-Japanese rescue. He said in disguise that they had done their best, and the anti-Japanese rescue also needed to make some concessions.
"Okay, General Stilwell. I know that since the US government has come forward, then we must release the British prisoners. But we can't give us any compensation without any compensation, right? We have paid a lot of money to win this battle. And if we don't defeat the British, you must know what the consequences will be." Qin Shou looked aggrieved.
Indeed, if the Anti-Japanese Rescue ** did not defeat the British in this battle, then they would lose the entire Myanmar. Even the Anti-Japanese Rescue ** would no longer exist. The consequences would be very serious.
"Qin, what compensation do you want?" Lieutenant General Stilwell asked.
He also knew that it was a bit unfair to let the anti-Japanese rescue ** release those British prisoners with one order. However, there is no fairness in this world, and it only depends on who has a bigger fist. A big fist means the truth.
"General, you should be clear that in the fight against Japan and rescue, a lot of Japanese-style 92 infantry artillery and grenade launchers were retained. These two weapons were not equipped by the US military. However, in jungle warfare and mountain warfare, these two light weapons are very suitable. We hope that the United States can hand over the equipment and technology to produce these two weapons to us. In this way, at least these two weapons will be self-sufficient." Qin Shou said.
Although the US military did not have the Type 92 infantry artillery and grenade launchers. However, with the US's technological strength, there would be no problem in replicating these two weapons.
Lieutenant General Stilwell thought for a while, then nodded and accepted the condition.
Anyway, in the agreement between the US government and the anti-Japanese rescue, the US government will help the anti-Japanese rescue to establish an armed force system. At that time, except for tanks, armored vehicles and aircraft, other weapons and anti-Japanese rescue will be self-made. Even tanks, armored vehicles and aircraft, the anti-Japanese rescue will obtain key equipment from the United States and assemble them by themselves. Therefore, adding two more weapons and equipment is nothing.
"In addition, General, we hope that the US government's industrial aid to us can start as soon as possible. Next January and February at the latest, we will resume our attack on Japan myself. At that time, we will need more war materials." Qin Shou said.
"Okay, there is no problem with this, I will urge the domestic ones." Lieutenant General Stilwell nodded. This is not a big problem.
"General Stilwell, if this happens, then we will have no problem." Qin Shou said with satisfaction. (To be continued...)
Chapter completed!