After listening to the battle plan in Almaty, Yang Qiu took Gu Weijun and a large number of military and political officials on an armored train to inspect Agader under the protection of the guard battalion.

Although it was late at night when I arrived, it was still bustling with activity. Since the railway was only built here for the time being, it has become the largest material transfer station on the front line, with at least 30 pairs of military trains full of supplies arriving every day. The container supply he proposed has already achieved initial results, especially the supply of small and scattered materials is more convenient. When the train arrives, the forklift quickly unloads the containers and stacks them in the open space next to them, and then sends them to the front line as needed with the type and quantity written on the boxes. In order to effectively connect, the troops put 12 narrow-gauge small trains and more than 40,000 trucks to and from the front line.

After greeting the officers and men of the transport team, Yang Qiu also met with Wang Geng, commander of the National Guard, who had come to inspect the unit. As the most important supplementary force of the Wehrmacht, 100,000 National Guards were put on active duty after the war, while 200,000 soldiers and 200,000 truck drivers were conscripted. The focus of work has also shifted from border control and internal security to logistics, transportation, and public security.

Wang Geng is a workaholic, especially after taking over the National Guard, he basically has to work more than 12 hours a day. In the parallel world, it is precisely because of this kind of personality that his personal life and feelings are chaotic, and in this world, he did not spark with Lu Xiaoman, but fell in love with Yue Peng's eldest children and finally came together. Compared with Lu Xiaoman, Mrs. Wang, who was born in a military family, is much more capable, not only is she a famous military doctor, but also very supportive of his work.

"Pay more attention to your body and spend more time with your wife." After Yang Qiu took care of him and paid attention to his body, he took advantage of Yue Peng's inattention, and quietly smiled: "If someone sues your father-in-law." I can't help. ”

Wang Geng looked embarrassed and nodded again and again: "Yes, thank you for your concern." ”

After making two jokes, Yang Qiu asked about the railway. Wang Geng, who breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, hurriedly introduced the situation: "We supervised the construction of a total of four railways. The first is Semiy-Pavlodar, the shortest, which was repaired last month. The second is here, which is currently 150 kilometers away from Karaganda, and in order to ensure the military needs are first laid a simple narrow gauge, which is simple but not enough to transport. However, I estimate that in 20 days we should be able to get to Karaganda. At the end of July it can be paved to Rezikazigan. The third is the extension of Almaty to the Aral Sea via Taraz, Shymkent, Turkestan and Kyzylorda. Because of the timely attack on Kyzylorda, the old line built by the Soviet Union was basically preserved and repaired using the roadbed. The last is the Northern Railway that runs south from Shymkent through Tashkent, Samarkand, Navoi and Mare and finally joins Iran. Tashkent has not yet been taken. So this line has not started for the time being. But don't worry, we are not short of manpower now, the terrain in Central Asia is flat, there is no need to dig tunnels, Urumqi Steel Mill also has experience in the production of super-large steel structure railway bridges, and the railway equipment left by the Soviet Union can be used directly, so as long as the materials can keep up. A minimum speed of 8 kilometers per day can be ensured. From Tashkent to Mashhad in Iran, counting the bypass bridges or something, it is only 1,400 kilometers, as long as Tashkent can be taken before July. It could be completed early next year at the latest. ”

Yang Qiu listened very carefully, and when he chose to open up the situation in Kazakhstan first, in addition to political factors such as the hostility of the Central Asian nation to Moscow, it was also because the terrain here was relatively flat. It is suitable for the most skilled mechanized propulsion, and at the same time, the railway is easier to build. Although it takes time to build roads. However, compared to the flawed blitzkrieg, he prefers to play steady, although it is expensive but more stable, and it also ensures that the area laid down is better digested.

Yang Qiu was very patient, but Yue Peng, who was his father-in-law, was not so polite, and asked, "Why do you have the spare time to come here?" Chita's side is stable? ”

While Central Asia is vigorous, regions such as Chita in the north are actually not peaceful. Because the Soviet Union and Japan secretly joined forces, many Soviets in the tundra of East Siberia were armed after the war, formed many guerrilla units, and used the cold areas and forests as cover to harass the rear. Therefore, another important task of the National Guard is to eliminate these guerrillas by armed force. Of course, at the same time as the purge, Wang Geng also undertook the task of publicizing the referendum to the Chinese and Chinese workers in these areas, and was ready for a referendum and merger when the time was ripe in the future. However, this matter is extremely secret, and only a few people know about it at present.

"Father-in-law, us."

"Here, I'm the general!" Yue Peng frowned.

"Yes! Report to the Chief of the General Staff, last month we had surrounded and annihilated two guerrilla groups in Chita, totaling more than 3,000 people. The rest of the land is forced into the forest for the time being due to the difficulty of walking on the roads after the snow melts, and the nets can be closed after June. ”

"Are there any signs of Japanese meddling?" Gu Weijun next to him interjected.

"Yes, a lot of Japanese equipment was found, including 70mm infantry guns and grenadiers that imitated us, as well as crooked light machine guns. According to the interrogation records, there are still cases of Japanese people getting involved, but I haven't caught any evidence yet. ”

"It seems that Japan is determined to fight us." Hearing that some Japanese were involved in the Soviet partisans, Xu Shuzheng sharpened his teeth and his face was full of murder. Gu Weijun smiled when he saw this: "It's not so fast, Japan's current focus is still on digesting the defense line in the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean." We had received information before we came out that the Japanese Navy had assembled four aircraft carriers, four battleships and six heavy cruisers at the Linga anchorage! The Admiralty expected that if there was any more unfavorable news from France, they would take action against Ceylon. It can be seen that Yamamoto Isoroku wants to take the opportunity of attacking Ceylon to eat the main force of the British Far East Fleet in Madagascar, completely open up the connection with India, support Nehru in his resistance to the British, and form a comprehensive naval encirclement of us. ”

"So, is France really not going to work?" Xu Shuzheng was a little unconvinced, he really didn't expect France to decline to this point.

Gu Weijun, who had a good impression of France, sighed: "Churchill has lost hope in France, so he has ordered the navy to withdraw 300,000 European expeditionary forces from Dunkirk, no matter what the cost." In order to cover the withdrawal, he deliberately sued Germany for peace through the Netherlands. Judging from the current situation, it seems that Hitler has been tricked, and ordered his troops to stop outside Dunkirk and not to go deeper. ”

"Dunkirk is not a big port, there are more than 400,000 coalition troops surrounded, can you withdraw?" Yue Peng still didn't believe that the Dunkirk retreat could be successful, and looked at Yang Qiu, who didn't speak. But in fact, Yang Qiu didn't know, although he was confident enough in the generator's operation, because Hitler's mistake this time was too big! However, it is difficult to say whether it can be replicated or not, after all, time, water patterns, meteorological conditions, etc. are different from history.

"I don't know, it is said that even Britain itself is not confident, and pessimistically predicts that it will be able to withdraw about 40,000 at most. Now it depends on whether God can help or not, if they can all withdraw, Britain will still have the vitality to fight. But whether this thing is done or not, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages for our country, as long as France is finished, we can eat the French East Indies, and we don't have to take the risk, but. Gu Weijun looked at Yang Qiu, who was silent, and accentuated his tone: "After the Philippines was taken, the Japanese Army had completely freed up, so Yamashita Fengwen arrived in Bangkok three days ago. According to the analysis of the Military Intelligence Agency, he is likely to ask the Thai Army to cooperate with him in attacking Siem Reap and take Saigon and Cam Ranh Bay before us. ”

"With such a long hand, Nagata Tieshan is not afraid of indigestion?" Yue Peng touched his chin, his eyes cold.

"Nagata Tetsuyama can still take care of these things now, in order to prevent Tojo Hideki from coming to power, he is teaming up with the navy and some of the elders to force the palace. At present, the two factions in Japan are fighting fiercely, but no matter how much they fight, I am afraid that they will not be able to change the situation of continued expansion. After all, once this kind of thing takes the first step, it can't be stopped. ”

As soon as Gu Weijun said this, Xu Shuzheng interjected: "I'm afraid that Japan is also afraid that after the defeat of France, we will enter the French East Indies." The location is so crucial! If we deploy planes along Cam Ranh Bay and Saigon, it will be equivalent to cutting off the connection between Japan and Siam, and Siam Bay will not want to come in again, and it will be able to directly reach Malaya's waist! The Japanese Navy still has the upper hand, and it will certainly not let us get stuck in the neck. ”

"Yes, unless there is a big change, as soon as we step into the French East Indies, we will be tantamount to pressing the countdown clock of the war against Japan." Yue Peng nodded slightly and looked at Yang Qiu again. I just wanted to ask Chen Shaokuan and Qiu Wenbin how their plans were, when the sound of footsteps interrupted the conversation of several people. Turning his head, Wang Geng had already brought Gu Yuwen over: "President, this is a telegram from the prime minister." This morning, the US Congress passed Roosevelt's proposal to increase defense spending on the grounds that the US homeland might be threatened. According to the proposal, the number of troops would increase from the current 1.1 million to 1.5 million, and the navy was given a plan to build 37 warships, including six Iowa-class battleships. It is said that the construction of the first Iowa-class battleship will begin in ten days at the latest. ”

"So fast!"

Gu Weijun was surprised. According to the previous US naval expansion bills, construction will not start until at least two to three months after the budget is passed. This time, the construction has just started through the appropriation, which clearly indicates that the domestic policy of the United States will usher in a major change! Yang Qiu also quickly withdrew his gaze from the two night combat double-headed Jiao that took off to patrol, and muttered, "I'm afraid Churchill has contacted him." ”

"It should be, otherwise the reaction wouldn't have been so violent." Yue Peng nodded. After the Soviet Union was pinned, Germany, which had lost the pressure on the Eastern Front, had been completely released. Once France is finished, the pressure on Britain will be too great. What's worse is that after the Katyn Massacre broke out, the public opinion in the United States also made Roosevelt unable to get close to the Soviet Union, not to mention that once the United States and the Soviet Union got closer, it would definitely be a situation in which China and Germany joined forces. He was also afraid of the Sino-German alliance, especially after the Wehrmacht showed a clear advantage over the Soviet Union, and was even more worried that the Sino-German alliance would lead to a surge in the complementary strength of the two countries. Since the proximity of the Soviet Union and the United States may not be able to save the Soviet Union, it is better to let China drag the Soviet Union and let Britain and the United States deal with Germany alone.

"It seems that Roosevelt has an excuse! President, I'm now wondering if the United States would attack Japan first if it got involved in the war? Gu Weijun made a bold assumption.