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Chapter 68: Expanding the Source of Troops

During this period, although the weapons of the US military were not the most advanced in the world, there was no problem in crushing the weapons of the Japanese. If the United States could meet Qin Shou's requirements and provide him with these weapons so that he could smoothly reorganize 4 infantry divisions and 6 brigades, the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army would undoubtedly have the power to protect itself on the battlefield in Myanmar.

Of course, Qin Shou didn't know. The Japanese Southern Army had ordered the formation of the Myanmar Front. Four divisions and three independent mixed brigades would join the Myanmar battlefield. This would further increase the Japanese military strength in Myanmar. The Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army would undoubtedly be more difficult to defeat the Japanese army on the Myanmar battlefield.

"Captain Qin, I have a suggestion for the soldiers that your army lacks." Major Steven said.

"Oh? What's the proposal?" Qin Shou was very interested in this.

"China still has the largest population in the world so far. Although the Chinese have poor physical fitness, it is not difficult to select enough soldiers from them. If you can contact the Chongqing National Government, you will not be short of soldiers." Major Steven smiled.

Qin Shou shook his head: "Hisser Steven, since I changed the name of the army to the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army, we and the Chongqing National Government were not all along. At the beginning, the expeditionary army was defeated by the British, but there were also reasons for the treason of the expeditionary army. Even Chairman Chiang directly intervened in the command of the front line. These are the main reasons why the expeditionary army and even the Chinese army would fail on the battlefield.

When we were left behind, as abandoned children, and on the task of blocking the enemy, we had nothing to do with the Expeditionary Force. In the future, we will only fight for ourselves! Of course, if the US government can help us solve some of the problems with the soldiers, it would be the best, and we are very grateful!"

Qin Shou's words undoubtedly showed his attitude. There were many reasons why Qin Shou made such a decision. On the one hand, Qin Shou wanted to seize military power and prevent the Chongqing National Government from interfering in the command of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army. On the other hand, Qin Shou did not want to be asked to return to China to fight a civil war after they defeated Japan himself. Therefore, Qin Shou wanted to establish himself in Nanyang and no longer care about domestic affairs.

Major Steven smiled and said, "Captain Qin, I will think of a solution. The performance of the Chongqing National Government in this war is indeed a little bad. They have wasted too many troops. If these troops were commanded by Chief Qin, they might play a greater role."

Now, the National Government has the desire for Americans and wants to obtain a large amount of weapons, equipment and other assistance from the United States. If the Americans can help the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army and get some soldiers from the country, it is entirely possible. Of course, it depends on whether the US government is willing to help the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army.

Although the anti-Japanese and national salvation army is not very strong now, they already have the prototype of a powerful army. If this army is not controlled by the National Government and is pro-US, it will be of great benefit to the United States.

Most of the entire Southeast Asia are British colonies. Apart from the Philippines, the United States has very little influence in Southeast Asia. If Qin Shou and the army led by him can establish a pro-American regime in Southeast Asia, the United States' influence in Southeast Asia will greatly increase.

Although Britain is now an ally of the United States, the United States is also making arrangements for the post-war period. The Americans' goal, through this war, completely pulled the British from the throne of the world overlord.

The Atlantic Charter signed last year also revealed the ambitions of the Americans. They hope that the people of each colony can decide the future of each nation through national self-determination. This is undoubtedly blatantly poaching the corners of the British and wanting to completely collapse the colonial system that the British worked hard to maintain. In that case, the British would no longer have the strength to compete with the United States for world hegemony.

"His Excellency Steven, there are also many Chinese in the United States. If possible, we hope that the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army can recruit soldiers among the Chinese in the United States. In this way, our strength will be stronger." Qin Shou suggested.

Now, there are more than 100,000 Chinese people in each. It is entirely possible to recruit 20,000 people from them. Qin Shou has seen a statistical data from later generations. During World War II, there were 13,000 Chinese people serving in the US military and 15,000. If these troops can join the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army, then it will be enough for the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army to form another infantry division.

In addition, these Chinese have a relatively high level of education and can hold more important positions, such as the Air Force, Navy, Artillery and Armored Soldiers, etc.

"Captain Qin, this is a good idea. After I meet General Stilwell, I will talk to him about this issue. I believe that the US government should agree with this." Major Steven's eyes lit up.

Until now, the United States is still implementing the "Chinese Exclusion Act", which makes it impossible for many Chinese living in the United States to become American nationality. There are only more than 100,000 Chinese with American nationality. There are more Chinese without nationality.

If the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army can recruit troops from those Chinese, it will undoubtedly solve many problems. On the one hand, the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army will be stronger and will help the war situation in Southeast Asia. On the other hand, the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army will have closer ties with the United States. It will even help the United States find ways to control the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army in the future.

"His Excellency Steven, in addition to weapons and equipment, we also need the US government to provide us with an emergency assistance. It is used to distribute military pay for the troops. In order to gather the combat effectiveness of the troops, the military pay for the soldiers of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army is now half of the US military. That is, an infantryman has a monthly military pay of twenty-five dollars. But even so, the military pay alone will cost one million dollars a month. If you add food and other expenses, it will cost at least two million dollars a month. So, I hope the US government can provide us with an emergency assistance of ten million dollars."

"Urgent aid? Or $10 million?" Steven couldn't help but be stunned.

Although the United States is rich and powerful now, it has provided a lot of assistance to the entire anti-fascist alliance. However, Qin Shou asked for 10 million US dollars to open his mouth, which is really a big talk.
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