Chapter 140: Colonization
"I accept!" Without hesitation, Zhang Chi nodded in response.
Because Zhang Chi knew in his heart that at least he had no choice now, because the result of the resignation was either to be sent back to China by Stilwell with an excuse, or he was driven to the battlefield to die...... Of course, this is just speculation, but who knows about politics? If Stilwell was such a person, then there was no turning back.
So, anyway, there is no choice, so it is better to simply deal with it. Besides, it wasn't a bad thing to stay in the expeditionary force and follow Stilwell.
Of course, this is only for now.
You must know that most of the **** generals in history who were reused by Stilwell did not end well: Liao Yaoxiang was sent by President Jiang to a battle that was obviously unwinnable, and was captured by ****. After returning to Taiwan, Sun Liren was placed under house arrest by President Chiang for "attempted rebellion", and his subordinates were also controlled or imprisoned under various names, and some did not even know about the charges against him until more than ten years after he was released.
Needless to say, why is this...... Principal Chiang could not tolerate anyone threatening his power, not only for Stilwell, but even more so for his own subordinates. So...... I have written down this account of you guys who didn't listen to my orders and supported Stilwell in Burma back then, and now I tolerate you for the time being just trying to use you to fight, and when the "world is settled", you will look good.
In the end, President Chiang did not wait for the day when the world was decided, and in the end he realized that the only way to retreat to Taiwan was to use the enemy's hand to eliminate dissent.
I only pity the officers and men of the expeditionary force who fought to the death against the Japanese army in Burma and made great achievements, they did not fall under the guns of the Japanese army, but fell in the intrigues of their own people.
That's all for later.
Zhang Chi is unwilling to end up like Sun Liren, Liao Yaoxiang and others one day, but at the same time, Zhang Chi also knows that there is no other choice at the moment.
βGoodοΌβ Seeing that Zhang Chi answered so simply, Stilwell nodded happily and said, "Zhang." I can't be mistaken, you are a natural warrior, and although you are only a regimental commander now, I believe that you still have a lot of room to show your ambitions! β
"Thank you, General!" Zhang Chi replied.
But I sighed in my heart...... Stilwell's problem is that he is too sharp, if he is just a character problem and does not give Principal Jiang face in words and goes against Principal Jiang everywhere, then that's it. For the sake of US aid, for the sake of profit. Principal Chiang would still put up with this breath, but later Stilwell even wanted to cooperate with the G Army to arm the G Army with American-style equipment to fight against Japan...... This broke through President Jiang's bottom line.
After all, President Chiang is the head of a country, and although Stilwell's power in Myanmar has a great influence on China, it is still far from President Chiang politically, and Stilwell is not suitable for politics, so in the end he can only leave in disgrace.
"Now there's a tricky problem!" While Zhang Chi was thinking about his thoughts, Stilwell looked at the map of Myanmar on the table and said, "It should be said that this is also a good thing...... The British gave up the colonization of Burma! β
"What? The British gave up their colonial rights in Burma?! Hearing this, Zhang Chi couldn't help but be surprised.
Because he knew that the British had been biting the colonial power of Burma in history, and in the end they even sent someone to assassinate the leader of the Burmese Independence Volunteers. It is a bit surprising that colonial rights would be given up so easily.
Stilwell nodded. said: "To be exact, it was not the British who gave it up, but I inadvertently snatched it from them, originally I just didn't want the British to hold us back and affect our battle plan because of this colonial issue, but now ......"
Hearing this, Zhang Chi understood a little.
It was clear that Stilwell did not expect such a stubborn Japanese army to abandon Burma and retreat to the Arakan Mountains for defense.
As a result, the British gave up Burma, the Japanese also gave up Burma, and now only the Sino-American coalition forces stand on Burmese soil...... Other words. Burma can now be said to be a colony of the combined forces of China and the United States.
Zhang Chi thought that the most powerful thing to say now should be the idea of the United States. After all, this so-called "colonial right" was transferred to the United States by the British, as for China's interests...... These powers will not take China at this time into account.
Stilwell, perhaps seeing Zhang's thoughts, smiled and said, "Washington doesn't have much interest in Burma, and ...... The Americans have always advocated democracy, freedom, and equality, and they oppose this colonial policy. So they are more inclined to support Burmese independence. β
The first half is true, the interest and attention of the United States is now in the Pacific theater. As for Myanmar, a small country on the other side of the Pacific, it is simply insignificant to the United States. Even if this Myanmar is coming, it may be a hot potato...... It is easy to colonize Burma, but how to deal with the resistance of the Burmese volunteers after colonization? If I invade Burma again, will the United States be obligated to send troops to protect this colony?!
As for the so-called "democracy, freedom, and equality" in the second half...... That's just a clichΓ© to fool a child.
Stilwell's current problems are similar to those considered by the United States.
Although colonization may seem to have many advantages on the surface, it can enjoy all kinds of transcendent power in the territory of other countries. But the side effect was that they had to withstand pressure from the colony's internal citizens and external enemies.
But if Burma did become independent, Stilwell was a little reluctant...... Because if Burma becomes independent, does that mean that the Chinese and US troops will withdraw from Burma, or that every operation of the Sino-US coalition will be restricted by the Burmese side?!
After thinking about it, Zhang Chi said: "I am in favor of Burmese independence!" β
"Why?" Stilwell was a little puzzled: "Once the 56th Division of the Japanese Army collapses, Burma will be very important to China, don't you want to protect your interests in Burma?!" β
"Of course I hope!" Zhang Chi said: "But to protect your interests, you don't have to use colonial methods!" β
"Hmm!" Hearing this, Stilwell couldn't help but be stunned: "Let's hear it!" β
"We can give independence to Burma!" Zhang Chi said: "Politically and economically they have enough freedom, but militarily they ......."
Stilwell couldn't help but shake his head: "If the Burmese become independent, they will build their own army, and I believe they will not be happy for us to intervene!" β
"This is indeed it!" Zhang Chi replied: "But the army they have built up is simply not enough to resist the Japanese army in the Arakan Mountains, so ...... It's not that we want to intervene, it's the Burmese who beg us to intervene! β
"Oh!" Stilwell couldn't help but realize. (To be continued.) )
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