Cross the Songhu battlefield and rise to become the most powerful warlord

Chapter 575 Level 2 General

575 Second Class General

"You only have your eyes on the British oil fields.

You don’t care about the others, right?”

When Chen Cheng saw Ye Qingshan's expression, he couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"Hey, Commander Chen, you are right.

The only thing that catches my eye on the British side of Myanmar is the Yenangyaung oil field.

Commander Chen, half of the oil produced from the Yenangyaung oil field will belong to us in the future.

We have agreed that 30% of the oil distributed to us belongs to me."

Ye Qingshan looked at Chen Cheng at this time and said seriously.

"I remember.

But what do you need so much oil for?"

"Captain Chen, don't forget that I have an armored division to support."

Ye Qingshan spread his hands and said helplessly.

The national army needs fuel, and so does Ye Qingshan.

Not to mention, the armored division under Ye Qingshan's command at this time is itself a big fuel consumer.

At the same time, Ye Qingshan is now engaged in large-scale industrial construction in his own base.

The demand for fuel is also huge.

Before, Ye Qingshan could still obtain fuel supplies from the United States via the sea.

However, the Japanese and the United States also went to war.

The Japanese naval fleet blocked the sea trade routes, cutting off Ye Qingshan's source of fuel from overseas.

As a result, many factories in Ye Qingshan’s base have stopped operating due to energy problems.

Ye Dahai sent a telegram to Ye Qingshan a week ago.

I hope Ye Qingshan can find a way to help them solve their energy problem.

In Ye Qingshan's view, this is the only way to solve the energy consumption problems of the national army and his own industrial zone.

There is only one, and that is to win the battle against Myanmar.

Only by winning this battle, keeping the Burma Road open, and obtaining access to fuel from overseas.

Only in this way can we ensure the domestic fuel source.

But in Ye Qingshan's view, this energy is completely dependent on foreign supply.

It is disadvantageous to both the command and himself.

After all, the American fleet might run into problems at sea.

For example, the Japanese learned from the Germans to launch sabotage operations at sea, specifically attacking American transport ships.

In this case, the fuel supply sent by the Americans will be interrupted.

Therefore, it would be best if Ye Qingshan and the headquarters could have their own stable source of oil.

It is for this reason that Ye Qingshan regards the Yenangyaung oil field as something that must be obtained in this battle.

In this way, there will be two supply lines for domestic fuel supply in the future.

One is the fuel oil sent by the Americans from the sea.

Another way is to send the oil produced by the Yenangyaung Oilfield to the country for refining to obtain various oil products.

Sufficient to meet domestic fuel dual-purpose military and civilian needs.

At that time, the National Government had an oil refinery in the country and was able to refine its own oil.

It's just that the output is not very high.

"Ye Qingshan, in fact, your 42nd Army Group does not need to make an exception. It is completely under the command of the Supreme Command to issue salaries and

Fuel is also supplied by the headquarters.

Of course, 30% of your oil must be handed over in advance.

In addition, your 42nd Army Group will also have to accept reorganization by the High Command."

At this time, Chen Cheng carefully proposed this idea to Ye Qingshan.

After listening to this, Ye Qingshan had a blank expression on his face, and the two continued walking side by side.

No one spoke.

Chen Cheng gave Ye Qingshan time to think.

When Ye Qingshan heard this, Chen Cheng’s meaning was already very clear.

The headquarters wanted to incorporate Ye Qingshan's troops, so Ye Qingshan no longer had to support the 42nd Army on his own.

Later, it became like other national armies, with all military pay, equipment, and fuel provided by the headquarters.

But the condition is that Ye Qingshan must hand over control of the 42nd Army and fully obey the orders of the headquarters.

Instead of negotiating conditions with the headquarters every time there is a war.

It was not until the two of them walked out of the barracks that Ye Qingshan sighed and said, “Commander Chen, some things are irreversible.

I think our current mode of cooperation is very good.”

When Chen Cheng heard Ye Qingshan say this, a look of disappointment flashed in his eyes.

But he still didn't give up.

"Ye Qingshan, if you trust me, I can vouch for you.

I promise that after the reorganization, the High Command will not treat you and your officers differently."

Chen Cheng came with a mission this time.

Through this battle, Chen Cheng and the headquarters once again witnessed Ye Qingshan's outstanding command talent and the elite troops under his command.

The headquarters still hopes to keep Ye Qingshan’s 42nd Army in their hands.

Chen Cheng also wanted to see Ye Qingshan and the headquarters reach a complete reconciliation.

Let Ye Qingshan and his 42nd Army Group fully integrate into the ranks of the National Army.

But unfortunately, Ye Qingshan never thought of taking this path.

Because he knew this was a dead end.

Since Ye Qingshan chose to take his brothers on this unique anti-Japanese path, there was no turning back.

So, at this time, Ye Qingshan once again sincerely said to Chen Cheng: "Chief Chen, not everyone is like you and worthy of my trust.

I don't like putting my destiny in the hands of others.

You must not leave the fate of your many brothers in the hands of others.

Trust, once broken, is hard to mend.”

Ye Qingshan believes in Chen Cheng's character.

However, he did not believe in the monsters and demons in the high-ranking officials of the National Army.

Even dogs don't believe what these people say.

They do too much back-stabbing.

Ye Qingshan had his own plans in mind.

In this life, he led so many brothers under his command to fight the Japanese, so he had to be responsible for these brothers.

After the war, Ye Qingshan wanted to find a position for his brothers that they deserved.

This was something the High Command could not give him.

Therefore, the two sides are destined to fail to reach an agreement.

"Hey! You..."

Chen Cheng saw Ye Qingshan refused again. He had said it once before.

It is clear that Ye Qingshan has made up his mind and no outsider can shake it.

I can only sigh.

He will never talk about this matter again in the future.

“Tomorrow, the High Command will issue an order to promote you to a higher rank.

Congratulations, Admiral Ye."

Chen Cheng told Ye Qingshan the good news.

Ye Qingshan was a little surprised.

He thought that since he had just refused the high command's offer to recruit him again, the high command would continue to suppress his promotion.

“You’re quite calm.

A lieutenant general who is less than thirty years old.

You are the only one.”

"Thank you, Commander Chen, for your help along the way."

Ye Qingshan looked at Chen Cheng and thanked him sincerely.

Ye Qingshan knew very well that if Chen Cheng had not been in the high-level position of the National Army, he would have always spoken for Ye Qingshan.

The relationship between Ye Qingshan and the headquarters will become more tense.

"Hey, why are you still calling me sir?

From now on, our military ranks will be equal, so you don't need to call me sir anymore.

Brother Ye."

Chen Cheng's military rank at that time was lieutenant general.

"Brother Chen!"

Ye Qingshan changed the way he addressed Chen Cheng.

"Haha, that's what I call you in private."

Chen Cheng was very happy.