"How far is the main force of the Japanese army from Morey?" Qin Shou asked.

After the other three main infantry divisions had already opened fire with the Japanese army, his attention was on the upcoming main force of the Japanese army. It was the main force composed of three divisions. If the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army wanted to win this battle, they had to hold the main force of the Japanese army in Morey until the other three infantry divisions defeated the Japanese army.

"Commander, the Japanese army is only thirty kilometers away from Morey." Zhang Erniu, the commander of the Reconnaissance Brigade, reported.

"Thirty kilometers? Where is the 4th Infantry Division? Are you ready?"

The 4th Infantry Division will be the main force that blocks the Japanese main force this time. The heavy artillery brigade can provide them with artillery support. However, the 4th Infantry Division is the real one to fight face-to-face with the Japanese army.

"Captain, the 4th Infantry Division arrived at Xidang yesterday and began to build a defense line. The heavy artillery brigade has also arrived, and the armored brigade is also on the way to Xidang. However, the road is difficult, and many of the armored brigade's tanks and armored vehicles broke down halfway."

Qin Shou couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth. Although the tanks and armored vehicles of this era are getting stronger and stronger in performance, their reliability is still the biggest criticism. In addition, the roads in Myanmar are already very bad, which makes their tanks and armored vehicles more likely to suffer non-combat losses.

The Armored Brigade was equipped with a total of one m4 medium tank battalion and two m3 light tank battalions, and two armored battalions and one self-propelled howitzer battalion. If it was in a plain with good transportation facilities, the armored brigade would have extremely strong combat effectiveness. Unfortunately, Myanmar is mountainous and difficult to move on the road, which seriously restricted the combat effectiveness of the armored forces of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army. Otherwise, it would be very easy to defeat the Japanese Burmese Front Army.

However, although the armored troops were very exhausted, Qin Shou still insisted on using armored troops in battle. On the one hand, when the armored troops were put into battle, it would be easier to break through the Japanese defense line and reduce casualties. On the other hand, more armored troops could be cultivated. Anyway, the armored troops lost by the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army could be supplemented from the Americans.

"Old Liu, stay in Morey, I'll go to Xidang." Qin Shou made the decision.

"Captain, you should stay in Morey and control the overall situation. I will be the best place to be a tin." Liu Shiquan persuaded.

"There is no overall situation to control now? The tactics are still formulated, and each unit can execute them according to the tactics. The most important thing now is to resist the attack of the main Japanese army. Therefore, tin must be kept!" Qin Shou's attitude was firm.

Liu Shiquan knew Qin Shou's character very well. Even ten cows could not be brought back what he decided.

"Okay, Commander. But if you go to Xiyuan, be careful," Liu Shiquan reminded.

"Don't worry, I'll be careful." Qin Shou nodded.

"Old Zhang, from the reconnaissance brigade, I was transferred to Xidang with me as a reserve force. The 4th Infantry Division has too few troops!"

"Yes, commander." Zhang Erniu nodded.

In the afternoon of the same day, Qin Shou led his troops away from Morey and rushed to Xidang. At this moment, the three main divisions of the Japanese Burmese Front were not far from Xidang.

Lieutenant General Shigemasa Aoki, the commander of the Japanese Burmese Front, looked at the sun gradually declining to the west and frowned.

He knew that it was not far from Morey. Soon, they could launch an attack. However, there was a trace of inexplicable worry in his heart. This made him very puzzled. You know, he was full of confidence in this attack.

"Baga, what's going on? Will this attack be smoother?" Lieutenant General Aoki Shigemaki thought to himself.

"Hiss Commander, our scouts reported that the Chinese people built a defense line in Sidang, which is only a few kilometers away from here. Probably the troops of an infantry division were deployed there." Major General Isomura Fury, deputy chief of staff of the Myanmar Front, reported.

"A infantry division? Are the Chinese people planning to use an infantry division to resist our attack and then create conditions for several of their other infantry divisions to defeat our other units?" Lieutenant General Shigemasa Aoki looked disdainful.

"Commander, from the moment, the Chinese are doing this abacus. However, we will soon let the Chinese know that their wishful thinking was wrong." Isomura Takerao laughed.

"Order the troops to stop advancing and camp on the spot. After dawn tomorrow, we will attack the Chinese. I hope that by sunset tomorrow, we will be able to defeat them and arrive in Morey in one fell swoop."

"Hi, Commander." Major General Takera Isomura nodded and bowed.

When the troops were stationed, Lieutenant General Aoki Shigemasa soon received telegrams from several other troops.

"The troops of the commander, Mutianjun, Watanabe and Akiyama, were all attacked by the Chinese. After the Chinese were supported by the Americans, the firepower of the troops was very strong. Each of their infantry divisions had hundreds of cannons, more than half of which were heavy artillery with a caliber of more than 100 mm, and even heavy howitzers with a caliber of more than 150 mm. The artillery of our other three troops suffered great losses. Especially the troops of Mutianjun and Watanabe were facing fierce attacks from the Chinese. Now, the troops have suffered great losses."

Major General Wuliang Isomura reported with a ugly expression. Originally, he was useless to take the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army seriously. However, the performance of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army at the beginning of the battle made him extremely shocked.

Lieutenant General Shigemasa Aoki's face also looked ugly.

"Damn Americans, how many heavy artillery did they give to the Chinese people?" Lieutenant General Aoki Shigemaki couldn't help but curse.

The firepower of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army has become so powerful that it undoubtedly makes it more difficult for them to win. However, Lieutenant General Shigemasa Aoki was still full of confidence in winning.

"Isomura, send a telegram to Mutianjun, Torako and Akiyamajun, telling them that I don't ask them to defeat the Chinese people in this battle. As long as they can hold back the Chinese people, we will be able to win this battle."

"Hi, Commander." Major General Takera Isomura nodded repeatedly.

"Even if the Chinese have powerful artillery, the warriors of the Ojiben Empire will definitely be able to defeat them." Lieutenant General Aoki Shigemasa said gritting his teeth.
Chapter completed!