Under Alfonso's arrangement, the inconsequential participants got up and left one after another, leaving the supreme commanders of the army, navy and air force, as well as Pei Chengyi and Tu Ze. Before the door of the conference room opened again and Argentine President Cerrón came to the conference room accompanied by the commander of the guard, Pei Chengyi adjusted his mentality. At this point, the meeting officially began, and in the next few hours, the conclusions reached in this room will have an irreversible impact on more than a billion thugs in both countries.

After re-entering the truth, Mu Chengyi made up his mind.

Sooner or later, no one can stop it. If half an hour ago, Pei Chengyi was still "fooling" those Argentine generals who were not very sober-minded, from this time on, he had to take the shrewd Argentine president seriously. Not everyone can eat this kind of food, and you can't just deal with it. According to Pei Chengyi's estimate, after Jiao Kuishan answered a question about the deletion of reporters, the Argentine authorities concluded that there would be no variables in arms sales, thus speeding up the pace of the war. Although there is sufficient reason to believe that the Argentine authorities will not immediately provoke a war and that they are only discussing the basic policy of "whether to fight or not to fight," once the basic policy is set, Argentina will march toward war without hesitation, and there will be no turning back. Theron was cautious at this time, and it was completely reasonable to invite military advisers to discuss national affairs.

After thinking about it, Pei Chengyi has no pressure.

As a military adviser. His role is only to analyze the situation for the Argentine authorities and explain the stakes, not to overstep his responsibilities. Making decisions for the employer, Theron and those Argentine generals will not let Pei Chengyi dominate and give him extra opportunities to perform.

"General Pei. Your initial assertion makes a lot of sense. Theron smiled slightly and said, "I have to admit that you have analyzed very accurately and grasped the situation very well. I wasn't going to attend this meeting. It would be too rash to discuss military action when the hope of peace has not been completely extinguished. There is a saying in your country that I remember: "Suffer a loss and grow wisdom." On the Falklands issue, we have already suffered a loss once, and we have also learned a lot of experience. While we have always insisted on resolving disputes through peaceful negotiations, territorial disputes that are closely linked to national interests cannot be put on hold forever and must be resolved in an appropriate manner at the appropriate time. As General Pei said. We must believe in the justice of war. However, we cannot ignore a more important issue. In a local conflict of limited scale, it is not the will of the people that determines victory or defeat, but the genuine military force. ”

Hearing this, Pei Chengyi knew in his heart

If Patos is complaining about getting more money for the Army, then Theron is complaining about getting more military aid for Argentina.

Isn't Argentina's military strong enough?

Pei Chengyi did not answer. Because he knew it wasn't time to interject yet.

"General Pei, you are the supreme military advisor we invited" Theron's gaze fell on Pei Chengyi, "Although I am not a soldier, I believe that in this room, no one knows more about war than you, and no one is more qualified to evaluate war than you." I hope that we will be open and honest with each other. Tell the truth. We need General Pei's experience and, more importantly, General Pei's military talent. I would like to ask General Bae to come and ask for more help in addition to questions related to the war. ”

Listen patiently. Pei Chengyi nodded quietly.

At this time, the eyes of everyone in the room fell on Pei Chengyi, waiting for Pei Chengyi

Mouth.

"Before we get down to business. There's a question I need to figure out. Pei Chengyi glanced at several Argentine soldiers. Turning his gaze to Theron, "Your Excellency and the generals present here are determined to take military action to recover the Falklands?" ”

The ball was kicked out. It was the turn of several Afghan generals to feel that their heads were big.

As Pei Chengyi predicted, Patos, Teresescu and Alfonso did not speak actively, and each seemed to have unspeakable pain in their hearts.

General Pei can rest assured, if he had not made up his mind, he would not have held this meeting Theron glanced at the three service commanders and said, "Although we have spent 20 years on national defense modernization. But we are still very small compared to our opponents. War is a battle of strength, and in a situation where our strength is inferior to that of our opponents, no matter how determined we are, it is impossible to reverse the unfavorable situation. ”

"Your Excellency, the pros and cons are relative, not absolute." Pei Chengyi smiled slightly and said, "I don't know if Your Excellency has heard the story of Tian Ji horse racing?" ”

Theron frowned slightly. Wait for Pei Chengyi to continue.

"It is undeniable that the strength of your country is far inferior to that of your opponents, and the strength of your army is not as good as that of your opponents. Again, it is undeniable. Your country and your army have advantages in some respects, and they are very big advantages. Pei Chengyi glanced at several Argentine generals who were paying attention to him and said, "I don't deny the view of His Excellency the President, war is about strength, but no one can deny that war is an art that emphasizes skill." Strength is important, and how you apply it is even more important. Since the beginning of this century, the face of war has changed greatly, and it can be said that the present war is an "uneven barnyard war" in which "you fight yours, and I fight mine." War. According to my understanding of war, it is not only strength that determines victory or defeat, but also how strength is skillfully used. The art of war is cloudy, and it is necessary to attack the shortcomings of the other with its own strengths. In the case that the gap in strength has not reached an irreparable level, as long as you fully wield your superior strength, you can achieve the most victorious red question, the gap between your country, your army and the year is not as bad as the extent of Ogawa Sun supplement, and your country and your army have enough advantages, if you don't even have the confidence to win, how can you talk about the determination to fight? ”

was said so by Pei Chengyi. Theron suddenly lost face.

"Of course, the president's concern is completely understandable, after all, your country has enjoyed peace for more than fifty years." Pei Chengyi paused slightly and said, "In my opinion, if your country intends to use military means to regain lost territory, before making a final decision, you must unify your opinions and make up your mind

Controlling his somewhat fluctuating emotions, Theron let out a long breath and said, "In General Pei's opinion, what should we do after making up our minds?" ”

Pei Chengyi frowned slightly and said, "I already said it at the beginning. It's just that in the eyes of some people, there is nothing new in my opinion. ”

Theron glanced at Patos and said to Pei Chengyi: "Adults don't remember villains, please don't think about them all." I believe that none of us has the right to doubt the military talent of General Pei. Of course, General Pei's war plan is indeed too general, and I don't know if I can explain it in more detail.

"Assumptions are just assumptions. It's not even a profit, so how can you talk about it in detail? ”

"It's a sure thing to make a profit, but we have to make a proper assessment first."

Pei Chengyi smiled and said, "If my judgment is not wrong, the biggest worry of your army is that it will not be able to successfully recapture the Falklands as it did half a century ago, so that your army will face the British Navy's expeditionary fleet without any advantage, and finally lose the entire war." ”

Obviously, Poison Chengyi said the point.

"Actually, it's a real problem." Pei Chengyi glanced at Patos and said, "In the last Falklands War, your army was able to capture the Falklands, not because your army was strong, but because the opponent was too light. Although after 20 years of rapid development, the strength of your army is not what it used to be, but time has passed, and the situation of the opponent has also changed greatly. Compared to 20 years ago, the Falklands' defense system is much better and stronger. The capture of the Falklands is no longer easy, even very difficult. After accepting your invitation, I have learned a little about the situation. According to the information I have obtained, the strength of the Falklands garrison is about 2,500 people, and eight are marines. Although the scale is not large, at most the upper half of the brigade, but after 20 years of construction, the defense facilities of the Falklands have been very perfect. Even if the defense force is limited, holding out one or two is not a problem. The British Navy is known to be very responsive, and even in the event of a sudden war, it can take action within a month. The most conservative estimate is that the British expeditionary fleet will arrive at the Falklands forty-five days after your arrival on the Falklands, and may arrive within twenty-five days at the earliest.

With the current strength of your army. The capture of the Falklands was not an easy task. ”

Listen to Pei Chengyi. Patos's expression changed a lot. No doubt. Pei Chengyi spoke his "heart".

Of course, to different people. Pei Chengyi's words have different meanings.

"General Pei, according to your meaning, we should give up?" Theron asked tentatively.

"Of course not, I said. Your country and your army have many advantages. ”

"That's in General Pei's opinion. How sure are you that you will capture the Falklands? ”

Pei Chengyi frowned slightly and said, "I have not commanded your army to fight, so I don't know the actual combat effectiveness of your army, so I can't make an assessment. ”

Although Pei Chengyi's statement seems a bit contrived, what he said is also true.

Theron thought for a moment. said: "If according to the strength of your army, how sure is General Pei?" ”

"Our army?" Pei Chengyi was stunned for a moment and said, "Of course, it's absolutely certain." ”

Hearing Pei Chengyi say this, Theron realized that the way he asked the question was not correct. "I mean, if your army attacks the Falklands and completes the combat operation according to General Pei's vision, how many troops will be required?"

Pei Chengyi smiled. "A maximum of two battalions, of course, are not ordinary battalions, but air assault battalions," he said. ”

Theron immediately frowned, as if he didn't quite believe Pei Chengyi's words.

"General Pei, are you too underestimating the enemy?" Patos finally couldn't help it and said, "It is undeniable that your army's combat effectiveness is very strong, under equal conditions. I am afraid that no country's army is the opponent of your army, but we must admit that the combat effectiveness of the British ** team is also very strong, and it has professional soldiers with outstanding quality. What's more. Your army goes on the attacking side, not the defending side. Even according to the most conservative estimates, the same size of troops should be committed. Capture the Falklands with two battalions. It's almost impossible. ”

"It depends on who's in command." Pei Chengyi did not show weakness and said, "Modern warfare is not a war in the era of cold weapons. The role played by the force is very limited, and it can even be said that the role of firepower is very limited. While I agree with General Patos that the environment of the South Atlantic is very unique, the nature of war will never change, no matter where it is. The attacking side really needs to have enough of an advantage. It's just that it's not an advantage in troops, but an advantage in tactics and tactics. I have never overestimated the combat effectiveness of the Republican ** team, because it is the most irresponsible behavior for the lives of soldiers, but I also do not underestimate the combat effectiveness of the Republican ** team. As for the combat effectiveness of your army, I really am not qualified to make any evaluation. I believe that General Patos knows much better than everyone here, right? ”

If it weren't for the fact that Theron Kouchuan Mu Toth had seen the sharp, he was afraid that the situation would have been lost

"General Pei, according to what you say, our army will also seize the Falklands?" Alfonso wasted no time in asking.

Pei Chengyi thought for a moment and said, "As long as your army is determined enough and adopts the right tactics, I believe that your army has the ability to take the Falklands." ”

"What is the right tactic?" Theresescu also spoke.

"Rational use of superior forces."

Theron suppressed the two generals and said, "General Pei, can you speak more and more carefully."

"From a tactical point of view, your army must first solve the problem of troop projection." Pei Chengyi knew that he couldn't hide anything from the discussion at this point, and he had to come up with something that would satisfy Theron. "I wonder if you've studied the war in India? Although I dare not say that the Indian war can go down in history. But it seems to me that the war in India is enough to be a turning point in the history of human warfare. A large number of facts have proven that force projection capabilities have become the most influential force in modern warfare. In fact. Your army is also expanding in this direction, otherwise it would not follow the trend of lightweight construction. In my experience, as long as your army solves the problem of troop projection, it will be easy to recover the Falklands. To be more specific, as long as your army can send one battalion of combat strength to the Falklands at a time, your army will have the ability to recover the Falklands. According to my assumption, after the war begins, your army will first seize Stanley Airport, and then mobilize civil aviation equipment to transport combat troops and war supplies to the Falklands. As long as you can make full use of Stanley Airport, your army will be able to annihilate the British troops on the island within half a month, complete the combat habit of capturing the Falklands, and then concentrate on fighting a naval war with the British fleet. ”

"Only need to send a battalion of combat troops?" Patos looked shocked.

Pei Chengyi nodded and said, "It's not just the combatants. Rather, it is an integrated combat battalion, including supporting heavy combat equipment. ”

Patos was stunned for a moment, then understood.

Obviously, his understanding is very different from Pei Chengyi's meaning.

According to Patos's understanding, a combat battalion is a number of heavily armed infantrymen. Obviously, it is not difficult to send such a large number of infantry to the Falklands. According to Pei Chengyi's meaning, a combat battalion not only includes more than one soldier, but also dozens of tanks, dozens of combat vehicles, hundreds of vehicles, and thousands of tons of various equipment and equipment. Obviously, it is not an easy task to transport so much combat equipment. Even at the most basic level, it is necessary to mobilize dozens of tactical transport aircraft and deliver non-combat materials with civil aviation equipment.

Theron sighed secretly and said, "General Pei, you also know the situation of our army. Although, as you say. We are following the trend and are speeding up the construction of a lighter army, but we do not have the same projection force as your army, and it is impossible for us to build a powerful airlift force in such a short period of time. More importantly, equipment can be procured, but soldiers can't, and even if we are willing to invest money, we can't train enough generals to build an air assault force in such a short period of time. ”

Pei Chengyi nodded slightly and said, "What His Excellency the President said is indeed reasonable, of course, this is indeed a problem. ”

Talked about it for so long. Theron also learned about Pei Chengyi's speaking habits. So there was no interjection.

"I have also considered this problem, it's not that there is no solution, but I don't know if your country can afford it."

Theron frowned slightly, as if he didn't quite understand what Pei Chengyi meant.

"I believe you all know that our country is undergoing the third military reform, and hundreds of thousands of servicemen will be discharged." Pei Chengyi smiled slightly and said, "Although due to the impact of the war in India, because of the heavy casualties of the combat troops, the main reduction is non-combatants, but there is no difficulty in finding hundreds of commandos among the veterans. More importantly, our army has long promoted professionalism. So most veterans are not very comfortable with life outside the barracks, and if they can find a similar job at this time, I believe that many veterans will be willing to take up arms again. ”

"General Pei. What do you mean,"

"It's just my suggestion." Pei Chengyi glanced at Theron and said. "As an advisor to your army, I have an obligation to solve the difficulties encountered by your army. However, I would like to ask for your understanding. I am also a soldier of the republic. So I can't do anything that is contrary to my military duty. Of course, I am sure that someone will be able to solve this problem for you.

It immediately became clear to Cerron that the Republic had "security companies" that could recruit mercenaries for Argentina.

"My last piece of advice." Pei Chengyi paused slightly. Only when everyone's attention shifted did he say, "The ground war is only a prologue, and it won't last long, so when strengthening the combat effectiveness of your army, you might as well think a little more long-term and use more talents who will help your army." ”

As a matter of fact. Pei Chengyi's reminder seems a bit redundant.

As long as the Argentine government decides to hire mercenaries, it will not hire only commandos. Because the Argentine army lacks more than just assault troops.

After saying the last sentence, Pei Chengyi didn't dwell on it again.

Everything that needs to be said has been said. As for what to do, that's a matter for the Argentine authorities.