Chapter 24 Intervention and Procrastination
Reins was the first ambassador to China to be in charge of the United States. He reported to Japan's movements at the first time. The instructions given by our President were to participate and help China speak. At this time, during the official Republic of China period, when Yuan Datou was in a state of great trouble, the Americans suddenly inserted it.
The United States, which originally pursued isolationism, suddenly took action and caught everyone off guard, especially the United Kingdom. This time they were on the side of Japan and China, hoping to use this to pull their younger brothers to join the war, but Britain could not have imagined that Japan and China had no intention of sending troops, and they could not raise troops either.
"Mr. Reins, don't know what the United States wants?" British Minister Jurden found an opportunity to meet Reins alone.
"I'm not very clear about this specificity. This is a domestic order. You also know that if you want to know the specific things, I still need to wait for people from home to know." Reins is indeed not very clear about it, but this is the domestic order.
Juerdian is a little puzzled now. The actions of the United States are completely inconsistent with the past. Britain has been focusing on Europe for the past year. Now that the war has begun, there is no time to pay attention to the United States. The United States is just a second-rate military country. Although they have money, they pursue isolationism. However, Juerdian dare not be careless. Now that the war has begun, both sides are trying to win over allies. It is unwise to offend the Americans at this time.
"Okay, I hope that the people from your country can arrange for us to meet as soon as possible." Juerdian stood up directly.
After Juerdian left, Reins also started to think about it. Some changes must have occurred in the country, but he, a minister, didn't know much, and it was inconvenient to communicate between the two sides. However, this time it was his opportunity. Because he did not pay attention, he, as an minister, rarely had the opportunity to perform. But now, Reins began to be full of confidence.
The United States is now expanding its army, but it is relatively secret. First, it mobilized troops to join the regular army for training in the National Guard. The 75 infantry divisions formed later began to be gradually improved. However, there is a problem that there are too few officers. Moreover, the heavy artillery brigade, engineer brigade, cavalry brigade and other troops also have serious lack of officers. Many retired veterans were recruited and a group of on-duty soldiers were promoted to become non-commissioned officers. The military academy began to speed up the courses.
These are all the disadvantages of the United States during World War I and World War II. Many lieutenants and company commanders performed poorly on the battlefield as well as those non-commissioned officers who were promoted during the battle. They often collapsed. Wesley had no good idea about this, so he could only rush to see it. At the same time, he reminded Pershing that if he found such a situation, he would directly remove their posts on the battlefield. You should know that the US military is very important for military ranks, and the changes in the battlefield must be ordered by the commander.
After seeing Wesley, he had seen the Brothers Company, and this was the case. The troops being bombarded still needed the company commander's orders. Wesley was more willing to believe in the non-commissioned officers fighting on the front line.
A telegram transferred Wesley to Washington again, and Wesley was helpless about this. He couldn't get out the plane now. He would have to wait two years before talking about it, otherwise he would be a real monster.
"Mr. President, I don't know what happened this time?" Wesley asked weakly. After all, the traffic is too bad now.
"Mr. Colonel, first of all, congratulations on your promotion. You are the fastest promoted." The president said with a smile.
"Thank you, my ability can take on greater responsibilities, but this needs to be proved." Wesley said confidently.
"Very good. Now the Chinese side has already launched as you expect, but our battleship still needs time. What do you think about this?"
"It's easy to deal with. I think our minister will solve this kind of thing. It's just a delay. It's no problem to delay for a few months. By then, the battle in Europe will be clear. The British will need a large amount of supplies. They will never build a colony, so he can only order from us. I think the British will know how to choose."
"What about Japan? Have you said they will not give up this opportunity. We will go to war with them? They have joined the Allies. If we go to war with them, it is equivalent to going to war with the real Allies."
"You can think so, if Japan and China go to war with us, then the entire Allies will be pulled to the opposite side of America, what do you think?"
"Haha, very right choice, step up the production of battleships, and at the same time I hope you can take your first Marine Brigade there, and if we take over Qingdao, I hope you become the first governor."
Wesley was shocked and asked him to take office as governor. He wanted to go there very much. After all, this was a good opportunity to go back and see, but he couldn't go there. At least he couldn't go now. After all, this war is a good time to increase his reputation, and he can get greater power in the next war, and this time he wants now.
"Sorry, Mr. President, my troops need to go to the European battlefield, not to maintain order," Wesley said resolutely.
"It was as expected." The president was not surprised. How could Wesley give up the battlefield in Europe after doing so much? "So who do you think we should send?"
"I don't want to send too much for the troops. At that time, our fleet will go and stairs and leave a squadron and a Marine Brigade. I can immediately form a Marine Brigade, where there are ready-made fortresses, and at the same time our new destroyer is fully responsible for the mission of cruise without worrying about being sneak attacked, like the Russians."
"I understand, then you start forming. You discuss this with Pershing to form a few more marine brigades, and the officers will be separated from your first brigade."
Wesley smiled bitterly. Now there are no officers everywhere. His first brigade has finally gained combat effectiveness. He can form an army as long as he goes through a medium-sized battle. Now he has to divide a group of officers.
However, there is no way to do this. The Marine Brigade he established adopts a new training method and its combat effectiveness is obvious to all. Ordinary people cannot command such a force, so Wesley can only agree.
General Pershing even waved his hand and directly formed five marine brigades, which were counted as Wesley's total of six. This was the benefit of cutting the knife. Wesley hurried back to the barracks to start the formation. At the same time, he used the funds he had allocated to directly order a batch of troop transport ships in his shipyard.
The workers in the shipyard are now finally enough. All ships can be started at the same time. Wesley's shipyard has become the largest shipyard in the United States and the largest in the world. More than 20 ships of different tonnages can be started at the same time...
Chapter completed!