mtl008 Chapter 574: Ownership of the Oil Field
Chapter 574: Ownership of the Oil Field
574 Oil Field Ownership
This may be the trouble of being a boss.
I have a subordinate with a double-flowered red stick who can cause trouble and fight. I really love and hate him.
“Okay, as I said just now, they are all allies.
Let’s talk about it properly.
Look at each of you, do you take me, the commander-in-chief, seriously? "
At the critical moment, Stilwell stood up and gave both sides a slap on the wrist to appease both sides.
Ye Qingshan also gave Stilwell enough face. As soon as Stilwell spoke, he sat down obediently.
Then, looking at Stilwell, he said: “I obey the commander-in-chief.
Commander-in-chief, you decide.
I will follow your instructions on how to divide it."
Stilwell looked at Ye Qingshan, who was almost the same arrogant and domineering person as before.
But in my heart, I was cursing: I don’t believe you at all.
You, Ye Qingshan, are not only good at commanding battles, but I didn't expect that you are also a good actor.
If I don't give you enough benefits later, you'd dare to attack me.
But there was nothing Stilwell could do except curse Ye Qingshan in his heart.
Who made Ye Qingshan smile sincerely at this moment, looking at Stilwell, and act just fine.
It also gave enough face to Stilwell, the commander-in-chief of the theater.
What else could Stilwell say?
"what about you?"
Stilwell turned and looked at Alexander.
Alexander sat down again with a gloomy face, and could only say something similar to what Ye Qingshan said.
"We also follow the commander-in-chief's arrangements."
Alexander said helplessly.
The biggest contributor to this battle has given face to Commander-in-Chief Stilwell and has said so.
If Alexander doesn't know how to appreciate it, he will dare to ask Stilwell for more benefits.
Wouldn't that completely offend Stilwell?
That would only be more disadvantageous to them.
At this time, the British did not dare to offend the United States, and they still hoped that the United States would help them fight against the little mustache in the future.
Seeing both sides express their opinions, they sat down again.
Stilwell's tone also softened: "Everyone has contributed to this battle.
The expeditionary force made the greatest contribution in annihilating the Japanese 15th Army.
He deserved a reward after the war.
Your British troops suffered heavy losses and should be compensated.
So, on the issue of the ownership of the Yenangyaung oilfield.
Commander Ye will return half of the ownership of the oil field to Britain. Alexander, you will be responsible for the funds and equipment needed to resume production at the oil field.
In the future, you will each get half of the oil produced by the oil field.
That's all right, right? "
"no!"
"No!"
As a result, as soon as Stilwell finished speaking, Ye Qingshan and Alexander shouted at the same time.
Stilwell's face suddenly turned gloomy.
“You said no, no.
Okay, then I don’t care.
You guys can start fighting now."
Stilwell also became angry and stood up to leave.
Chen Cheng hurried over to grab Stilwell and comfort him, while winking at Ye Qingshan.
What I mean is that the conditions are good enough and we can agree to them.
Half of the oil production of the Yenangyaung oil field is enough for the National Army's millions of troops to use.
It is even enough to support the National Army in raising one or two mechanized units.
This is much more than the goal set for Chen Cheng by the top command before he came.
The main thing is that they don’t have to spend a penny, and that’s the key point.
Otherwise, the national government would not be able to come up with the money to invest in the restoration of the Yenangyaung oil field.
In this regard, Stilwell actually took care of the Expeditionary Force.
Soon, Stilwell was pulled back by Chen Cheng and sat back in the main seat.
Then, Chen Cheng took the initiative to say, "Commander-in-Chief, I agree to your distribution plan on behalf of Commander Ye."
“You have the final say?
Can you control your Commander Ye?"
Stilwell looked at Chen Cheng.
"of course."
After saying that, Chen Cheng looked at Ye Qingshan.
"Humph!
I don't care. Officer Chen's rank is higher than mine.
You have decided,
Ye Qingshan snorted coldly, pretending to be still dissatisfied, but with an unhelpful look, and turned his head to the side.
"it is good."
Seeing this, Stilwell's expression finally looked better.
Then he looked at Alexander on the other side and asked, "Alexander, what about you?"
Alexander wanted to disagree.
The main reason was that, in his opinion, the Yenangyaung oil field was originally developed by their empire with great difficulty and at a huge cost.
Now, Ye Qingshan actually took half of it.
Moreover, the funds and equipment needed for the subsequent restoration of the oil field will cost another huge amount of money.
They still need to pay, but Ye Qingshan doesn't have to pay anything.
Alexander wanted to disagree, but unfortunately the French representative next to him kicked him twice under the table.
It restored his composure.
Alexander knew that agreeing was his only option at this moment.
"I agree."
After saying that, Alexander sat down and didn't want to talk anymore.
"Okay, then it's settled."
The most difficult issue for both parties, the allocation of oil fields, was finally reached.
Stilwell laughed too.
"Next, let's move on to the second topic.
It is about the expansion of our allied forces in the Southeast Asia theater and the subsequent combat plan."
Stilwell couldn't wait to move on to the next topic.
The second topic was what Stilwell wanted to talk about.
Instead of being the referee for Ye Qingshan and Alexander.
According to Stilwell's plan, they would do so within the next year.
Expand the expeditionary force to about 300,000 people.
At the same time, the British army also needs to recruit 500,000 soldiers and complete training.
Then, their allied forces will first launch an attack on the Japanese troops in Indochina Peninsula.
Then head south to Singapore.
In the next two years, a Pacific combat plan will be formulated in cooperation with subsequent US naval fleets.
"We're fine."
Chen Cheng expressed his position first.
"But we only provide soldiers, and you need to provide weapons and equipment."
Chen Cheng said to Stilwell.
"can."
Chen Cheng's condition was within Stilwell's expectations.
“We can also recruit 500,000 people, and similarly, the weapons and equipment will be provided by you.
We also need more of your assistance.”
Alexander also agreed.
It would do them no harm to expand the size of the Southeast Asian Allied forces.
“We can provide the weapons and equipment.
But when it comes to aid, I don’t have the final say.
This is something that can only be decided by the leaders of our two countries.”
"We are also willing to send 50,000 troops."
At this time, the French representative could no longer sit still and took the initiative to apply to join.
The victory of this battle allowed the French to see that the Allied forces in the Southeast Asia Theater commanded by Stilwell had the opportunity to defeat the Japanese in Indochina.
If the Allies succeeded, they could retake Indochina.
There is a French colony here, and they also want to drive out the Japs and come back.
If they don't get involved, they will have no part in the redistribution of benefits after the war.
"can."
Faced with the French representative's statement, Stilwell did not refuse.
The meeting then discussed in detail the detailed process and specific timetable for expanding the military.
There are also matters that each of the four parties needs to be responsible for.
Ye Qingshan didn't participate in all this throughout the process, and Chen Cheng took charge of it.
The meeting lasted until the evening.
"Oh my god, it's finally over.
I almost fell asleep after listening to it. "
After the meeting, Ye Qingshan and Chen Cheng walked out, and Ye Qingshan yawned and said.