Chapter 379: Soldiers approaching Bangkok
After the 1st Army of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army wiped out the main force of the 18th Front Army in Pek Pangpo, the 1st Army of the Japanese Army did not rest and went south along the Chao Phraya River to launch an attack on Bangkok.
A week later, on February 10, the main force of the 1st Army of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army had arrived at the Great City. It was only 88 kilometers away from Bangkok. With the advancement speed of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army, it only took three days to attack Bangkok. To a certain extent, this can be regarded as a battle to reach Bangkok.
At this time, Qin Shou and Liu Shiquan also arrived at the Great City. They took direct transport planes to the Great City. On the outskirts of the Great City, there was an airport built by Japan himself here. However, the 18th Japanese Front Army was defeated so quickly that they did not have time to destroy these airports. Now, these airports have completely fallen into the hands of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army. The Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army air force and carrier-based aircraft units have both arrived at the airport, and they will continue to block the Gulf of Thailand. As well as air support when the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army attacks Bangkok.
Lieutenant General Sun Changwu, Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Yu Chengyin, and several division commanders and brigade commanders all welcomed Qin Shou at the airport.
After Qin Shou and Liu Shiquan got off the plane, they had to have a greeting with them. Then they went to the headquarters of the 1st Army.
After arriving at the military headquarters, Qin Shou and others gathered in the war room after a meal.
"Everyone, have you figured out the situation in Bangkok City?" Qin Shou asked.
"Commander, based on the intelligence sent back from the Military Intelligence Bureau and the intelligence collected by our own reconnaissance forces, it can be roughly determined. Now, in Bangkok, the Japanese troops mainly include the 2nd Division, the 5th Division, the 32nd Division, the independent mixed 29th Brigade, and the 5th Engineer Team Command. The total force is more than 65,000. In addition, there are the 5th Army and the 6th Army of the Thai Army, with a total force of 200,000." Lieutenant General Sun Changwu introduced.
Qin Shou nodded. Fortunately, the carrier-based aircraft unit of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army Air Force defeated the four Japanese divisions and an independent mixed brigade. Otherwise, the troops that appeared in Bangkok would be more than that. I am afraid that there would be a lot of 150,000 people. In this case, it would be very difficult for the 1st Army to capture Bangkok. What's more, the 2nd Army and the 38th Army of the Japanese army, and tens of thousands of troops, have not yet arrived in Thailand. However, now it seems that the captured army may not be able to reach Thailand again. Even if they arrive in Thailand, there will be only one way to be wiped out in the future. The Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army has gained an absolute advantage on the battlefield in Thailand.
"Thanks to the aviation team, the four divisions and an independent mixed brigade were solved! Otherwise, there would be some fighting in this battle!" Lieutenant General Yu Chengyin said with a smile.
"Yes! The aviation team easily killed four Japanese divisions and an independent mixed brigade. We worked hard before, but we killed four Japanese divisions. The military merits of the aviation team are too easy!" The other division commanders also said with a smile.
"Brothers, this is no wonder we are! The main reason is that Japan himself is too stupid. They know that we have obtained air supremacy and dare to use sea to transport troops. Isn't that seeking death? Of course, the brothers have to take the military merits that come to the door with voluntarily. Otherwise, wouldn't the brothers become fools like Japan himself?" Xu Huansheng replied with a smile.
The other generals immediately shouted that Lao Xu was so shameless and asked him to treat him to dinner.
Xu Huansheng naturally had no problem with this. Wasn't he just invited these guys to have a meal? For him, this is nothing at all. As the commander of the aviation team, his current military rank is Lieutenant General. In the future, if he can occupy the entire Nanyang and establish an air force, no matter how much an admiral is, he will not be able to escape.
These generals were talking and laughing, and there was no pressure at all. Originally, the seemingly difficult battle situation in Thailand suddenly became very easy. It can be said that unless the Japanese Southern Army was crazy and pulled troops from other fronts and launched a large-scale rescue to Thailand. Otherwise, it would be impossible to stop the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army from taking Thailand.
"Everyone, I'll talk about the treats for dinner later. Now, the important thing is that we have to take Bangkok and we can't let the cooked ducks fly away. Thailand has millions of Chinese. After we have taken Thailand, a new round of military expansion will be imperative. Take Bangkok one day earlier and occupy the entire Thailand. Our military expansion will naturally start one day earlier." Qin Shou emphasized.
Suddenly, everyone's eyes became hot. These generals were mainly the old men. Everyone remembered that Qin Shou's promise to everyone was to promote everyone to make money and make a name for themselves.
Now, Qin Shou has undoubtedly fulfilled his promise. He is still asking them to continue to charge to a higher position. All this took only half a year. Half a year ago, they were in a state of danger and could not even guarantee their own lives. But who would have thought that after half a year, they would have been division commanders and brigade commanders one by one? Even the old people who were replenishing the regiment were almost all officers, and even the company commander and platoon leader were not good. People with ability would be more valued.
"Commander, after taking Thailand, how many troops do we plan to expand?" Sun Changwu asked.
Of course, his question was actually asked by Cheng Yin.
"After taking Thailand, we need to obtain the support of local Chinese. At that time, we can recruit soldiers from it. The preliminary plan is to expand two armies in Thailand. Of course, if the Thai troops alone are not enough, we have to recruit some of them from those immigrants." Qin Shou said with a calm expression.
However, those generals cannot calm down. The expansion of two armies means that two commanders, two chiefs of staff, 12 division commanders and 12 brigade commanders will be added! Many people are undoubtedly qualified to compete.
"Everyone, since the rise of our Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army, everyone has made their mark. The commander has fulfilled his original promise. You should also remember who gave you everything today. If there are traitors who are heartbroken, don't blame me, Liu, for disregarding brotherhood." Liu Shiquan said coldly.
He said this to give these guys a vaccination. After all, knowing people but not their hearts. Many people can share hardships, but they may not necessarily share good fortune.
"Whoever dares to betray the commander, my old Sun will be the first to cut him alive!" Sun Changwu said murderously.
The other generals all swear to swear that they would never betray Qin Shou.
Chapter completed!