Chapter 1644 Going to Burma
Jinhua Lanxi, the head of the Zhejiang-Fujian War Zone.
Yu Liangzhen was chatting with Qian Xiaojun, Xuan Tiewu and others.
Qian Xiaojun shook his head and said, "I didn't expect that, I really didn't expect that the last person who served as the commander-in-chief of the Indian-Myanmar War Zone was Ziren? This really broke the record."
"Yes." Xuan Tiewu said, "Didn't you say Li Guangxi in the first place?"
"What must have happened in the middle," said Yu Liangzhen, "or else I will definitely not have anything to do."
"I heard some rumors," Qian Xiaojun whispered, "It is said that it was the result of the direct intervention of Americans, and the US Ambassador to China, Jansen, came forward in person."
"So that's how it is." Xuan Tiewu suddenly realized.
Yu Liangzhen said again: "But in this way, there will be hope for protecting Myanmar."
"Yes, Zi Ren's ability is still reliable." Qian Xiaojun said, "If you keep Myanmar, you will also keep the major transportation artery of the Yunnan-Burma Highway, and the domestic situation will be better."
"I'm afraid it's not optimistic." Xuan Tiewu shook his head and said, "The Southern Japanese Army has a lot of troops."
"It's not just a lot." Qian Xiaojun sighed, "More than 20 divisions and more than 500,000 people!"
"It's indeed enough for Zi Ren to drink it." Yu Liangzhen said, "But I still firmly believe that Zi Ren must be fine."
While talking, Zheng Shaoyu, who had already taken over as the commander of the 1st Air Division, walked into the office with great strides and immediately stood at attention and saluted Yu Liangzhen: "Captain Yu."
"Team Commander Zheng has arrived." Yu Liangzhen smiled and said, "How is the situation in the army?"
"The morale of the troops is very high." Zheng Shaoyu said, "Brothers think that there is no chance to fly the plane anyway, so they all strongly demand to follow the infantry to the battlefield."
"Go to the battlefield with the infantry?" Yu Liangzhen shook his head and said, "It's true that Ziren guessed it."
"Teacher Zhong?" Zheng Shaoyu was stunned when he heard this, and asked blankly, "What did he guess?"
"Team Chief Zhong is now Chief Zhong. Zi Ren has just been appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Myanmar War Zone by the Commander." Yu Liangzhen smiled and said, "He has guessed that the officers and soldiers of your First Aviation Division will be unable to hold back and will definitely ask me to go to the battlefield, but he was indeed caught in the material."
Zheng Shaoyu scratched his head and said, "President Yu also asked him to fulfill his promise."
"This cannot be fulfilled." Yu Liangzhen waved his hand and said, "You should go find Ziren."
"Huh?" Zheng Shaoyu said in surprise, "Sir Yu, what you mean is our 1st Air Division..."
"Yes, your 1st Air Division was originally Zi Ren's soldier, but it was just fostered by me." Yu Liangzhen said generously, "Now, you can go to Myanmar to return to build."
Qian Xiaojun also said: "Team Commander Zheng, hurry up and lead the troops to Myanmar. There will be a big battle there soon. Maybe your 1st Air Division will have a chance to fly a plane!"
"Yes!" Zheng Shaoyu was immediately excited when he heard this.
Watching Zheng Shaoyu leave, Qian Xiaojun said again: "Liangzhen, now I will analyze the situation in Zhejiang and Fujian. Do you think Anan Wei is bluffing, or is he really preparing to launch the fourth Zhejiang and Fujian Battle?"
Not long ago, Okamura Yasuji had been transferred to the commander of the North China Front Army.
The one who succeeded Okamura Yasuji as commander of the 13th Army was Anan Weiji.
Yu Liangzhen frowned and said, "It should be just a bluff, but it cannot be too absolute. If we reveal any flaws, Anan Weiji may turn the virtual into real and launch an attack. In short, we must be more vigilant, especially Yinjiang must be careful!"
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Let’s talk about Zhong Yi later.
Two days later, Zhong Yi left Wen Yingxing to prepare for military supplies and transfer of strong men in Chongqing, and then led the Special Forces Brigade, the 5th special class of the Army University, and all the students from the regular class boarded the truck of the China-Myanmar Transportation Bureau and marched along the Sichuan-Yunnan Highway towards Kunming.
At this time, the 2,000 Dodge trucks ordered by the China-Myanmar Transportation Company from the United States had arrived, and the returnee overseas Chinese mechanics group organized by Mr. Chen Jiageng, the leader of the Nanyang Overseas Chinese, was also in place. These young overseas Chinese returning from the Nanyang Overseas Chinese were basically arranged to join the China-Myanmar Transportation Administration as truck drivers.
In the carriage of one of the Dodge trucks, Zhong Yi was discussing Myanmar's defense deployment with Wang Geng.
Wang Geng said: "General, I have consulted the British ambassador. The British army stationed in Myanmar has a total of more than 40,000 troops, including an armored brigade, and its combat effectiveness is still very strong."
"The British army doesn't have to rely on it." Zhong Yi shook his head, "It's just a native chicken and a tile dog."
This is really not because Zhong Yi underestimates or slanders them, because what he is talking about is the truth.
Today's British Empire is no longer the British Empire in the early 20th century. The deterioration of the combat effectiveness of the British army can be said to be shocking. The few British troops in the public concessions in Shanghai cannot be used as a general sample. However, the more than 14,000 British troops in Hong Kong allowed the Japanese army to be easily wiped out in less than seven days, which is enough to illustrate the seriousness of the problem.
After a pause, Zhong Yi continued: "Myanmar defense can only depend on ourselves."
"Yes, just because of the British army's poor performance in Hong Kong, it is indeed unsatisfactory." Wang Geng nodded and said, "But in this way, the original 17 divisions, about 100,000 troops we can invest in Myanmar's defense in advance, and the troops' equipment is insufficient and the ammunition reserves are even scarce."
Zhong Yi said: "Don't worry about equipping ammunition, there is a way to solve it."
The method Zhong Yi said is actually very simple, just take the British.
At that time, Zhong Yi will find a way to convince Stilwell, who has already served as the chief of staff of the Chinese theater, to put pressure on Alexander, the commander-in-chief of the British and Burmese army, and force Alexander to use the hoarded weapons and equipment to arm the national army! In this way, the 100,000 Sichuan troops who entered Myanmar in advance will no longer face the situation of lack of weapons and ammunition.
If possible, Zhong Yi even wanted to snatch the British and Burmese artillery and tanks from the British and Burmese army.
Because these artillery and tanks are not only useless in the hands of the British, but will eventually get the Japanese for nothing. Therefore, it is better to hand them over to the national army to have the chance to truly play its due role.
Although Wang Geng didn't know this, he still believed in Zhong Yi's judgment.
Wang Geng continued: "Now, let's discuss the question, where will the Japanese army attack? Since Myanmar is separated from the Indochina Peninsula by Thailand, Thailand's military strength is still quite good. It is enough to maintain independence under the siege of Britain and France for so many years."
"So, there is reason to believe that Thailand will definitely withstand this time!"
"Even if you can't stand it in the end, it should be no problem to hold the Japanese devils for six months."
Chapter completed!