The expeditionary force began to dominate Southeast Asia by recruiting defeated soldiers

Chapter 337: The consensus of Luo Datong's core team: The White Party cannot be supported

On August 27, the Battle of Changheng came to an end.

Due to the existence of the time traveler Zhang Chi, the outcome of this battle was very different.

The Japanese offensive forces were still 10 divisions, 5 independent brigades and 12 independent regiments led by the commander of the 11th Army, Isamu Yokoyama.

However, the White Party's defensive forces increased to 18 armies and 54 divisions, totaling nearly 60 people.

This included the main force of the former expeditionary force transferred from the south. Since the battle to liberate Pegu was basically completed independently by the Anmin Army, the elite of the entire expeditionary force in a broad sense, including the new 1st Army stationed in Sindhu, were reinforced to the Changheng battlefield.

尤其是再加上张弛倒卖的200多辆2手M3A1和M22轻型坦克，这些部队还真的趁着鬼子猛攻衡阳城的机会，完成了一次漂亮的迂回包抄。

Ultimately, the Japanese failed to achieve their strategic goals in this battle. Instead, an independent brigade was wiped out. After a desperate breakout, they had to retreat northward, suffering nearly 10 casualties.

Of course, there were some minor incidents during this hard-won victory.

Taking advantage of the Japanese retreat, the commander of the 99th Army of the Civil Engineering Department lied that he had captured a county town where the Japanese were stationed, but in fact the county town was still in the hands of the Japanese.

The regiment commander had originally calculated that the Japs were retreating in large strides, and that this county would be abandoned either tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. If he reported it now, wouldn't he be able to take credit for the achievement?

Unexpectedly, his behavior of taking credit in advance by "borrowing money" caused the White Eagle Army to believe it and send two jeeps to the county town to check the terrain and positions.

The final result was naturally that the two jeeps, carrying nine White Eagle officers and soldiers, all fell into the tiger's mouth. Eight soldiers and officers were killed, and only one colonel escaped alone.

This incident naturally made Stevenson very angry again. His distrust of the White Party army had reached its peak. Coupled with the failure of the previous Battle of Central Henan, he had a fierce quarrel with the top leaders of Shancheng, and the lawsuit even reached DC again.

This also caused a lot of headaches for General Luo, who had just completed the "Great Monarch Operation" and liberated the capital of Gaul.

"It's like two stubborn donkeys rolling around in the mud, biting each other. No matter which one you favor, you'll be bitten by the other one. Maybe separating them is a better option?"

In the Oval Office, Commander Luo, who was sitting in a wheelchair, asked with a smile. He was obviously in a good mood and even made a little joke.

Harry Hopkins, President Luo's most important advisor on domestic and foreign affairs, known as the 'shadow president', smiled when he heard this. He certainly knew why the president was in such a good mood.

As the White Eagle soldiers drove their Shermans into the Gallic capital, the depression of the United States in the last world war, when it was fooled by the Johns and the Gauls and had to return to isolationism, was swept away.

Commander Ronaldinho completely surpassed his uncle, Commander Ronaldinho, and extended the influence of the United States into the land of Western Europe.

MAGA!

"You know, I can't offer any military advice..." Hopkins shrugged with a hint of apology on his face. "But from a diplomatic perspective, I sincerely suggest you find a new chief advisor for the Republic of China."

Commander Luo did not say anything, but looked at Hopkins with a puzzled look.

Hopkins, as the core of the think tank, was naturally well-versed, his head filled with all kinds of useful information, so he casually said:

"I asked someone. Before the war, Hans sent a chief advisor, retired General Alexander von Falkenhausen. He was also a chief military advisor, and the one in the mountain city praised him highly."

"Why?"

Hopkins touched his nose:

"That's because General Falkenhausen was truly just an advisor. He wasn't involved in the equipment procurement issues between the Republic of China and Hans (the Republic of China negotiated with the manufacturer on their own, purchasing and shipping the equipment themselves), nor did he actually issue any orders. He simply helped develop training plans, advised on combat strategies, and offered suggestions for addressing any deficiencies."

Commander Luo patted the blanket on his knees:

"So what you're saying is that Stevenson, using his position as theater commander and chief advisor to command troops, interfere with combat plans, and use his power over the distribution of aid supplies to coerce the White Party into committing crimes, has actually caused a rebellious mentality among the top brass in Shancheng?"

Hopkins touched his nose awkwardly again, said nothing, and just nodded.

After all, many of Stevenson's actions were ultimately instructed by General Luo in order to further control the Republic of China.

Now that the conflict between the two sides has become so serious, it is hard to say that Commander Luo has no responsibility at all, so Hopkins can only give a roundabout reminder.

"Alright." Commander Luo sniffed, thought for a moment, and then compromised. "Then we'll give the Shancheng guy a new advisor. Stevenson will continue to be his theater commander, but the war in the Republic of China will be handed over to the new advisor. Our Acetic Joe will only be responsible for the war in Southeast Asia. (In the Ansa language, Nanyang and Southeast Asia are the same word, or there is no such word as Nanyang.)"

After saying that, Commander Luo glanced at the secretary beside him and said, "Please remember this. When you have the Pentagon select a new consultant, remember to choose someone with good character..."

After a pause, Commander Luo finally came up with a suitable word: "shiftless" (to muddle through, to get by).

There is no way. Since the serious and intolerant Stevenson doesn't like the other party, just replace him with someone who is easy to talk to and go with the flow.

Before the outbreak of the Pearl Harbor incident, Commander Luo and his staff team had been observing the White Party for a long time.

Only now did he finally confirm that the White Party army was a mess and a hopeless situation.

Perhaps, like the resident poison army, one or two elite troops can be trained occasionally, but as long as they are reintegrated into the "big melting pot" of the millions of troops, they will soon return to their essence.

Stevenson's incident proved that it was impossible to completely reorganize, reorganize and control the millions of troops through the White Eagle.

In this case, let’s start with the economic aspect.

"Henry, it seems that we still have to use your method next." Commander Luo turned his attention to Secretary of War Henry Stimson.

This Elephant Party member served the Donkey Party leader, specializing in coordinating military and industrial resources and leading the core staff of the Manhattan Project. He nodded and said, "It is my duty, Your Excellency."

However, no one in the Oval Office knew that with the death of Commander Luo and the rise of Commander Truman in a year, many of the strategic options they discussed today would be wasted.

As an inexperienced novice, the new Commander Truman will undoubtedly repeat the same mistakes with the White Party after Commander Luo's team disappears.