"We cannot attach too much importance to Myanmar's local guerrillas. They have more than ten years of guerrilla experience."

After listening to Wei Junru's report on the Fifth Army and Yuan Fei's special battle squadron, Jiang Dong said:

"It was Yuan Fei's good luck this time, but we can't gamble with the enemy.

Find a group of people from China who can speak Burmese and add them to each army!"

Lu Jiudao:

"Commander-in-Chief, we are already doing work in this area. Previously, we were too hasty to enter Myanmar and many things were not considered carefully."

"Yeah!" Jiang Dong nodded,

"Continue to talk about the situation of the Fifth Army."

Wei Junru pointed to the map and said to Jiang Dong and General Stilwell:

"As of 12 noon today, a division of the Fifth Army has crossed the Irrawaddy River and is approaching Ruibao!

The main force of the Fifth Army should be able to cross the Irrawaddy River before dark. Lao Fu has already made contact with the 63rd Brigade and the 7th Armored Brigade of the British and Australian Army.

The rescue operation will begin in the early morning of the 24th.

The Japanese 55th Division has limited troops, but the area of ​​the encirclement is very large. Their troops are extremely dispersed and it is impossible to block the 5th Army's offensive. The battle on the Western Front should be over within one day!"

General Stilwell said with a relaxed expression:

"The rescue of 100,000 British troops is of great significance to the coordinated operations of the entire Allied forces. It is a model and basis for future coordinated operations of the Allied forces in China, Myanmar, India, and Thailand.

No matter how stupid the British are, they will not openly hinder the Chinese Expeditionary Force! General, the British will play the role of great stewards, and you can rest assured to march into the entire Southeast Asia!"

Jiang Dong shook his head and chuckled,

"The people of Great Britain have the background to be stewards, but it is impossible for me to completely relax. General Stilwell, the agreement has been signed, and the specific implementation still requires your supervision!"

As long as Japan is not allowed to enter Burma and goes west to join the Third Reich, Stilwell's mission will be completed. He laughed and said:

"Don't worry, General, I will definitely let the British come according to your request!"

Jiang Dong nodded and said to Wei Junru:

"After rescuing the British army from the encirclement of Ruibao and Jinwu, order the Fifth Army to go south from the western front to protect the oil fields in Ren'anqiang and other places to avoid secondary damage to the oil fields and equipment!"

"clear!"

…

"How are the preparations for establishing a new government going?"

After avoiding Stilwell, Jiang Dong asked Lu Jiu.

Lu Jiu glanced around subconsciously, and then said:

"I'm asking the Commander-in-Chief to meet someone."

"Um?"

A moment later, Tang Yun brought in a boy of about 13 years old from outside the door, and Jiang Dong's sharp eyes instantly swept over him.

The young man was in ragged clothes, with dark skin, and his hair was as fluffy as hair on his head, and a few beating little guys could be seen on his exposed scalp.

There was fear and confusion in his eyes, and his head wanted to shrink into his stomach.

Such a person, if nothing happens, will spend his whole life begging for food in a refugee camp.

It seemed that Jiang Dong's eyes were too smart. His body trembled involuntarily, and he was about to urinate.

Jiang Dong hurriedly waved his hands to take the young man out.

He didn't see anything special about the young man and cast a questioning look at Lu Jiu.

After the door was closed, Lu Jiu reported the report in detail:

"This man's name is Meng Bo. He is less than 14 years old this year. Our people just found him from the slums of Myanmar. Although his appearance is unremarkable, his identity has some background. He has the traces of the fallen king of the Konbaung Dynasty, the last feudal dynasty in Myanmar.

The blood of Xipao is still directly related. The information is detailed and can withstand textual research."

Jiang Dong instantly understood what Lu Jiu meant, and his eyes couldn't help but reveal shock and appreciation.

The expeditionary force will help this little guy named Meng Bo reorganize the government and return the glory of his family to this land again.

It is impossible for feudalism and emperors to exist on the land of China, but this is not the case overseas. It is necessary to have an obedient king.

China can legitimately exercise its suzerain power on this land.

Great Britain adopted this land as a province of British India through three wars, and they also used force to overthrow the Konbaung Dynasty.

And Jiangdong will help the descendants of the Gonbang Dynasty to re-rule this land. I wonder what Alexander's reaction will be after hearing this?

"Very good! This idea is very innovative and in line with our interests!" Jiang Dong patted Lu Jiu on the shoulder and continued to ask:

"This little guy is not very old. He still needs some prime ministers. Have the candidates been confirmed?"

Lu Jiu nodded,

"It has been confirmed that the new government will be formally established in a few days on January 1!

The new government will be the only legitimate government in this region!"

"Okay! The establishment of a new government is of great historical and political significance. After all, we are a country, so the scene must be grand so that the legal status is unshakable!"

"yes!"

Jiangdong's eyes narrowed. The expeditionary force went abroad to fight and help the local people establish their own democratic government. This was the first step in exercising the status of the sovereign state of Greater China.

…

The Seventh Army and Eighth Army of the Second Army joined forces with the 200th Division and the 22nd Division in the Madea area.

The two parties gathered together, with the flag of victory flying high.

The brothers of the 200th Division proved their bravery and fearlessness with the blood of the Japs, and at the same time won the respect of the soldiers of the Sixth Corps.

Railway and road traffic have been completely cleared, and the brothers of the 200 Division have received sufficient supplies.

The command post of the 200th Division has become the frontline headquarters of the Central Route Army.

"Commander Du, Commander Dai, and Commander Liao, you have been standing alone for many days. The troops have suffered heavy casualties. After receiving the supplies, let the brothers rest on the spot. The battle in Mandalay is left to the Seventh Army and the Eighth Army.

military!"

Inside the headquarters, the commander of the Seventh Army, Yan Yilun, said to several people.

Zeng Jian, commander of the Eighth Army, also had the same opinion.

Du Guangting and Master Dai looked at each other and shook their heads at the same time. The former looked at the map that had been spread out and said:

"The Japanese have two divisions in the Mandalay area, and there is also a 55th Division in the north. You have the main force of the two armies, so it is easy to deal with the little devils. But there is no reason to have too many idle troops in a war. We

Having fought against these two divisions for many days, I am quite familiar with their styles.

Brothers, after a short rest, you can still fight against the little devils, Brother Yan, Brother Zeng, please don’t look down on us!"

Yan Yilun waved his hand hurriedly,

"Commander Du made a strong statement, we have never viewed it that way!

Since the two are so insistent, we naturally welcome them with both hands. However, the 200 Division and the 22nd Division suffered heavy casualties. How about they not leave Mandalay and serve as reserve forces temporarily?"

"good!"

………

Mandalay, headquarters of the Japanese 33rd Division and 1st Guards Division.

In the battle of Madea a few days ago, the two Japanese divisions attacked with all their strength, consuming a lot of weapons and ammunition and causing heavy casualties.

Attacking with the last breath, seeing victory in sight, fighter jets from the Sixth Corps suddenly appeared in the sky.

Victory evaporated in an instant, and retreat was the only option.

After deploying defenses in the Mandalay area, the morale of the Japanese 33rd Division and the 1st Guards Division was somewhat low.

The soldier gnawed feebly on the hard rice balls, his eyes full of exhaustion.

The wounded soldiers wailed in the camp of the field hospital, and the sound lingered for a long time.

There is a lack of antibiotics and the weather in Myanmar is relatively hot.

Many wounded Japanese soldiers went to see Amaterasu due to infection, and their bodies became pus-filled and swollen.

The Burmese are still helping both divisions, providing water and food.

Compared with the enthusiasm of the previous few days, these people also seemed to have lost confidence in the Japanese.

Shozo Sakurai, the commander of the 33rd Division, and Yamaguchi, the commander of the 1st Guards Division, inspected various positions and both looked very ugly when they returned to the headquarters.

Since entering Burma, the Japanese Fifteenth Army has been in combat mode.

This state has lasted for more than a month, and the soldiers are already exhausted.

We have been chasing the British army before, but the soldiers can persevere even though it is difficult and tiring.

But when the war situation worsens, a tired body and low morale will greatly affect combat effectiveness.

"The British in the north are still unwilling to surrender. The 55th Division should give up on them and come back to defend Mandalay with us!" Miyamoto, the commander of the division, said with resentment.

Sakurai Provincial Third Road:

"The purpose of your Excellency the Commander is very simple, that is to use the British troops in the encirclement to contain the strength of the expeditionary force.

Once more than 200,000 Chinese troops attack Mandalay at the same time, we may not be able to hold on for a day and night.

Your Excellency, the Commander, is already requesting reinforcements, and I believe that the base camp will not give up on Myanmar easily!"

To the east of Myanmar are Siam and Annam. If this place cannot be defended, Southeast Asia, which the empire finally conquered with great difficulty, will also be lost.

The location is very critical, but does the base camp still have extra troops to support it?
Chapter completed!