PFC Chapter 545 Pay for it yourself
Chapter 545 Pay for it yourself
Are you here to test me? Yamamoto Kichisaburo replied respectfully, "Mr. Sato."
“Regarding our proposal to headquarters to optimize rail transportation, we did so based on two considerations.”
"The first is the current situation on the Chinese battlefield, and the second is the transportation of resources after the war."
Sato Fumitai nodded slightly and said, "Mr. Yamamoto, please elaborate on your thoughts."
"Hi." Yoshisaburo Yamamoto stood up, bowed slightly, and then started talking.
"At present, the Empire's war in China has entered the middle and late stages, and almost two-thirds of the country has been occupied by the Empire's troops."
"The Northeast is controlled by the powerful Kwantung Army, which recently wiped out the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army led by Yang Jingyu."
"At present, both public security and the production environment are extremely stable."
"As for North China, South China, and most of Central China, although there are still many troops fighting desperately, these forces are almost insignificant in our eyes."
"As long as we can accurately find the enemy's main combat force and defeat it in one fell swoop, I believe we will be able to completely occupy China soon."
"At this point, we need a faster and more complete transportation system."
"Help us quickly transport the resources obtained on the Chinese battlefield back to our homeland, convert them into supplies, and relieve the pressure on our homeland."
Sato Fumitai suddenly interrupted Yamamoto Yoshisaburo and said, "Yamamoto-kun, regarding the current transportation situation."
"The Ping-Sui Line, Ping-Tianjin Line and Manchuria-Mongolia Line in your hands are not more outstanding than the routes in Zongzike's hands."
"How can you be sure that after your plan is approved, the efficiency of the route under your management will be better than the current route of the Zongzi class?"
This question is quite sharp and almost questions the ability of Yamamoto Yoshisaburo.
After a moment's thought, Yamamoto Yoshisaburo said, "It is undeniable that the efficiency of the vertical character class is indeed very high."
"However, the routes under Director Chen's jurisdiction cannot be perfectly coordinated with ours, which will still result in a lot of unnecessary losses."
"Sir Sato, our plan is not to deny the Vertical Character Class, but to unite with it."
“So, what we submitted to the mainland is a ‘combined transportation plan.’”
Sato Fumitai chuckled and said, "However, your plan still needs to merge the vertical character course route with other routes."
"To be honest, Director Chen's route is very important. After you proposed this plan, almost everyone in the logistics department unanimously opposed it."
"But I'm on your side."
When Yoshisaburo Yamamoto heard that almost all the logistics department opposed it, his heart sank to the bottom. However, Sato Fumitsu's words "I stand on your side" were like a big hand that pulled him back from despair.
Sato Fumitai said softly, "The mainland sent an inquiry message to the logistics department of the expeditionary army, seeking our opinions."
"I have met with several of my subordinates this morning and discussed it in a meeting."
"After the meeting, I went to the material warehouse to check the recent material transportation situation.":
"From what I have seen so far, the plan you proposed is very feasible, but there is a problem."
"How can you ensure the efficiency and safety of the transportation routes?"
Hearing that Sato Fumitasu seemed to support them, Yamamoto Yoshisaburo immediately became confident and said, "Our entire team has studied all the transportation information of the Zongzi class in the past year and tried to combine their operating data."
"After a series of simulation runs, we are absolutely sure that we can do it safely and efficiently. Moreover, I believe that our transportation efficiency will not be worse than that of Zongzike."
Sato Fumitai clapped his hands and said, "Yamamoto-kun, I admire your abilities and I have great confidence in you."
"But you should also know that I am not the only one who has the final say in the logistics department. Everyone does not trust you very much."
"Plus, Director Chen has a very good relationship with the officials in the logistics department. It will probably be difficult for your plan to pass unanimously and gain the support of everyone."
Yoshisaburo Yamamoto fell silent. This was within his expectations.
The relationship between the logistics department and Chen Yang has long been no secret, and it is not so easy for him to force his way in.
Sato Fumitai took a sip of tea and said calmly: "However, you don't have to be discouraged. With the support of our dispatched army logistics department, you can still give your plan a try. However, it cannot be as you proposed."
"I intend to suggest to Mr. Nishio that we separate the Pinghan Line and the Huyue Line from the Zongzi Department and give them to you to operate."
Yoshisaburo Yamamoto was slightly stunned, and then suddenly he was overjoyed.
The Pinghan Line and the Shanghai-Guangdong Line already account for almost half of the transportation routes in the vertical section. Handing this over to them means that nearly two-thirds of China's routes will fall into their hands.
As long as we work harder, we can completely take over the remaining Jinpu Line, Longhai Line, Zhengtai Line and Hangzhou-Ningbo Line.
"Thank you for your cultivation, Mr. Sato."
Sato Fumitai put down the cup in his hand and said, "Yamamoto-kun, don't be so happy so early."
"When I communicated this decision to Director Chen this morning, he was very resistant."
"He thinks the Pinghan Line can be handed over to you, but the Shanghai-Guangdong Line cannot."
“Later, after we had many conversations, I came up with a new idea.”
"The current Shanghai-Guangdong line is related to the situation on the Wuhan battlefield. Commander Gangcun's 11th Army has been fighting for a long time without success. The local general staff plans to break through from the side."
"Use superior forces to encircle Changsha from two directions and capture it in one fell swoop."
"So, I plan to reply to the local authorities and ask them to build a new Shanghai South Station in Shanghai. At the same time, I plan to give you half of the transport trains in Director Chen's hands."
Yamamoto Yoshisaburo's eyes lit up. This was indeed a good idea.
Although we cannot get the complete Shanghai-Guangdong line, we have achieved our goal by having half of the trains.
Sato Fumitai continued: "But I want to make it clear to you."
"Because the mainland has repeatedly reduced the share of materials for the logistics department in China, the construction of the Shanghai South Station and the dispatch of materials will still require you to find a way on your own."
"If you are willing to accept it, then I will arrange for Adjutant Nakamura to hold a meeting with the lower officials to study and come up with a plan as soon as possible."
"During this period, I can also arrange for you to meet with the heads of the logistics departments so that everyone can work closely together in the future."
Yoshisaburo Yamamoto's heart skipped a beat.
Unable to provide effective help, need to raise supplies on your own....
Doesn't that mean you just pay for it and build it yourself?
Why does this thing sound so much like a trap?