The domestic war situation seems to be covered with clouds, but in fact it has reached the most critical moment. The Japanese army is moving towards their decline step by step. The strong rise of the 18th Army gave them ruthless strikes and oppression. The Japanese army is now a little sensitive to the 18th Army, and the Myanmar battlefield has now entered a relatively delicate stage.

The 55th Division and the 56th Division were trapped in Tonggu. Their strategic purpose was to take over Tonggu and further control the Mandalay region. Thus, the Yunnan-Burma Highway and block China's international transportation supply line. Then such things were just their imagination and were very difficult to do. The current 15th Japanese Army obviously did not receive better support.

Li Xianyu's troops are attacking Nanjing City at this moment, and the whole country is full of excitement. Nanjing City's low position in the hearts of the Chinese people is very important. Even if Nanjing is liberated for one day, it will undoubtedly inject a burst of augmentation for the entire China. But for the Japanese army, all this seems very depressed. Hata Shunruo was very helpless for this.

At this moment, the headquarters of the Central China Expeditionary Army was established in Nanjing, but the pressure put on them by Li Xianyu's troops was too great. Li Xianyu's offense indicates that the entire China has now entered a stage of a full-scale counterattack against the Japanese army. The entire domestic media was also full of praise, and the strength of the Communist Party of China gradually moved to the forefront.

Chongqing, the leader’s official residence, surrounded by mist and the scenery is pleasant, giving people a visual enjoyment. This is the leader’s official residence.

However, although the scenery is beautiful, Chairman Jiang was mixed in his heart at this moment. This complicated mood has not been done for a day or two. Chairman Jiang is discussing something with several senior generals. For Chairman Jiang, the Japanese army is not at his heart at this moment.

"According to reliable news, a major division of the Communist Party of China is attacking Nanjing City? It's really surprising! When did their strength become so strong?" Chairman Jiang said, looking at Dai Li next to him, meaning that this is the answer your intelligence department gave me?

Dai Li was sweating profusely on the side, and at this moment he was extremely frightened. Bai Chongxi on the other side said, "Committee, now we have no advantage in fighting with the Japanese army. Now after several years of hard work, we have adjusted. At this moment, we are gradually grasping the initiative. In fact, the CCP has also made certain contributions to this."

"Well, I don't know that the CCP has made contributions? But their strength is really worrying now. After several years of development, they are far beyond my expectations! Look, this time, they have directly attacked Nanjing City. Doesn't this mean that our army is incompetent?" Chairman Jiang was obviously very dissatisfied.

"What the Commissioner said is indeed reasonable. We lost Nanjing by ourselves. If it is taken down by the CCP, where can we put our face? Although the Kuomintang and the Communist Party cooperate, there is a limit to cooperation. If this limit is exceeded, will the CCP be above us?" He Yingqin also agreed and said in agreement.

"It's more than that. Once the Japanese are driven away, who will dominate the entire China? Is it still the cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party? Although this issue has not been considered now, it is not a bad thing to plan ahead. I think our top priority now is to treat the CCP's problems correctly."

"Commissioner, now our army is fighting bravely on the front line, and the Japanese army advances all the way to the southwest. Our army intends to stop it and cause great damage to the Japanese army. According to the front line, this time the Japanese army wants to surround the 18th Army from the back. Now, as long as the Japanese army passes, they have been ordered to die, and they will stop the enemy from reinforcements at all costs!"

Chairman Jiang nodded and said, "The 18th Army destroyed a division of the Japanese army on the Myanmar battlefield. This exciting thing makes me very pleased! As long as the 18th Army can achieve remarkable results on the Myanmar battlefield, I believe that our domestic battlefield will be very good. As long as he can wipe out the Japanese army in Myanmar this time, I will accept him as a first-class general of the Army and deputy minister of the Ministry of National Defense! What do you think?"

He Yingqin had nothing, nodded and said, "General Wang's military achievements deserve this title. Just talking about the more than 100,000 Japanese devils on the battlefield in Myanmar, if someone else had probably returned in shame. This time, they not only won, but also greatly hit the arrogance of the Japanese army. I think we must make good use of all this now and we must be ready for our counterattack!"

Chairman Jiang said: "Counterattack? Jingzhi, do you think we can already counterattack? It's probably too early to say this now!"

Bai Chongxi, who was standing by, said: "It's not early at all. I'm the one who is here to be a great opportunity for us to counterattack! If the 118th Army achieves achievements in the Myanmar battlefield, or wipes out the Japanese army, then our counterattack is inevitable. The current dispatch of the Japanese army shows the importance of the Myanmar battlefield to them! In fact, the Myanmar battlefield has great significance to us."

"Oh? Are you talking about the traffic supply line? It is indeed very important to us. Isn't the Japanese army's purpose to block the traffic supply line in this area?" Chairman Jiang asked.

"Commission, as long as the Yunnan-Burma Highway is still in our hands, the Japanese army will definitely not give up, but there are only so many Japanese soldiers, and they cannot become a person. After years of struggle, there are not 500,000 Japanese soldiers who died at our hands, and there are 300,000 people, right? Can the Japanese army be so big and small, have they had so many troops?" Bai Chongxi said.

"What do you mean is that the Japanese army is now at the end of its strength? But the Japanese army still has the strength to go to war with the US army. The US army has very strong combat power!" Chairman Jiang said worriedly.

"This is exactly the second point I want to say. The Japanese army's front line was too long. At that time, they were a little weak from the east to the west. Since the war with the US army, there have been countless troops drawn from my country. At this moment, the Japanese army can only maintain their status quo. In the central China region, a main division of the Communist Party of China can directly attack Nanjing. Doesn't this mean that the Japanese army is empty? In this case, we will attack Central China specifically. Can the Japanese army in North China and Northeast China be watched?" Bai Chongxi said.

After a pause, Bai Chongxi continued: "Committee, our army has a million troops. Although we must guard against the strong rise of the CCP, on the other hand, what we need to think about is that because of the Japanese army's delay, we should end all this early and put the issues of the Kuomintang and the Communist Party on the surface!"

Chairman Jiang felt it was quite reasonable when he heard it. It was true. The CCP quietly developed itself with the help of the Japanese invasion of China. Those far away in Yan'an were all guys who could tolerate it. Now they are at least not weak, and it is probably a bit difficult to forcefully wipe out. The most urgent task is to drive the Japanese army away as soon as possible, so that internal problems can be solved.

The dispute between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party is definitely the most sensitive issue at present. Chairman Chiang is far more sensitive to the CCP than the Japanese army. Isn’t this worrying about all of this due to fear of the CCP’s thoughts? He also knows that the CCP’s thoughts are the most popular among the people now. Since ancient times, there has been a principle that those who win the people’s hearts will win the world.

"Report!" Just as Chairman Jiang was in a low head and pondering, a guard reported at the door of the conference room, asking Chairman Jiang to pull back his thoughts and said slowly: "Come in!"

"Commission, Myanmar's victory! Chairman Junjian: Our unit won the Tonggu victory in the early morning of this day, completely annihilated the 55th Division and the 56th Division of the 15th Army of the Japanese Army. He killed the commander of the Japanese Takeuchi Hiroshi Division, the commander of Watanabe Maifu Division, and countless other officers and soldiers. He captured more than 7,000 Japanese troops, and the total number of Japanese prisoners reached 10,000. The 18th Army of the National Revolutionary Army, Wang Mingyu!"

"So quickly? How is this possible? Only a few days have passed?" Bai Chongxi, who was standing beside him, actually stood up in surprise, but he also knew that this was the fact. Basically, the 18th Army never lie, and it was a bit of a monk's intention. But in less than two weeks, they annihilated three Japanese divisions one after another. What kind of strength does this require?

Chairman Jiang also hung the teacup in the air, as if it had been frozen. This news came too suddenly. In fact, the 18th Army had already begun to plan to eat these two divisions. Now this situation is natural, and this is also a very cooperative relationship between the Japanese army. If the Japanese army is huddled in the Yangon area, it will be difficult for the 18th Army to break through their defense line in a while.

But now the Japanese army not only did not do this, but also intended to attack Tonggu, so the final outcome was extremely miserable. At this moment, the 18th Army had completed the encirclement of the Japanese army, and a division of the Japanese army in Ren'anqiang had basically no way out. In other words, the Japanese army's plan in the entire Myanmar was basically done.

The special forces of the Wild Cang Wolf were extremely tragic all the way. They originally expected to compete with the special brigades of the 18th Army, but unexpectedly, the two divisions were beaten like a pug in just four days, and were slaughtered by others. The 18th Army was almost as powerful as a bamboo shoot, destroying the Japanese defense line.

The so-called advantages of the Japanese army's so-called aircraft cannons were instantly destroyed. The powerful firepower of the 18th Army almost suppressed the Japanese army, which could not raise their heads. If the wild wolf had not run faster, they might have become victims. But even so, the casualties of the special forces were more than 700.

Now the 3,000 people in the entire special forces regiment can fight about 2,000 people. The grief and anger in the wild wolf can be imagined. They were originally expected to compete with the 18th Army. But the 18th Army did not miss you at all. Now their plan is to eliminate the entire Burmese Japanese army. This is their only plan.

The wild wolf seemed to take it too seriously. Now they had to withdraw again and return to the Yangon area. They met with Iida Xiangjiro's 15th Army. Even if they rushed to Ren'anqiang again, it was basically a choice, so they would rather escape. Since this is the case, it would be better to go back quickly and go back directly.

"Commissioner, this..." He Yingqin had no language anymore. They never dreamed that the 18th Army could almost control the entire Myanmar in a short period of time.

Chairman Jiang took a deep breath and said, "The 18th Army has only done what they should do. I will reward them well for this." In fact, Chairman Jiang's heart was so shocked? Who can know the ecstasy in his heart at this moment? His joy and anger are not reflected. Chairman Jiang has done this long ago.

Bai Chongxi shook his head slightly and said, "It seems that it is really a matter of pie falling from the sky. If the battlefield in Myanmar is successful, the Japanese army will inevitably show a downfall. This is our opportunity, I think it is time for us to launch a counterattack with the Japanese army now."

Chairman Jiang said calmly: "The 18th Army of the Communist Party of China and the New Fourth Army are both in the battle sequence of the National Revolutionary Army. So I think the Japanese army in North China and Central China should be handed over to them to complete. I wonder what you mean?"

He Yingqin's eyes lit up and said, "The CCP has always been talking about fighting the Japanese invaders. If they refuse this time, their image in the eyes of the people will definitely plummet. The committee's idea is very good, but if it is all the CCP's attack, they will definitely think it is inappropriate."

Bai Chongxi smiled and said, "What's wrong? Besides, our front line is much larger than them. We want to launch a decisive battle with the Japanese army in the Northeast, South China, Southwest and Central regions. Could it be that we are playing? It's just that the war situation in the Southwest has been controlled by the 18th Army."

Chairman Jiang said: "This matter is settled. The war in Myanmar is so smooth, which really makes me feel relieved. The commendation order must be implemented as soon as possible. In honor, you may have to go there personally. For the meritorious ministers this time, we must not be stingy with military ranks and positions. We should do whatever we should do."

Chairman Jiang's move was also very helpless. In fact, the powerful combat power shown by the 18th Army had already made him feel scared. The nearly 100,000 Japanese troops were such a threat in a short period of time, and they were actually wiped out silently. If the 18th Army had any strange thoughts, wouldn't it be?

Preparing for the future has always been Chairman Jiang's habit. At this moment, the strength of the 18th Army naturally made him think of the bad side, but Chairman Jiang also felt that this person should not pick up the gun and point it at him. But everything should not be wrong, and Chairman Jiang never had the mentality of being lucky.

So this time the promotion of the title actually shows Chairman Jiang's attitude, that is, his attention to the 18th Army, which makes them relax. Another purpose is to prevent them from rebelling against the CCP. You should know that there is only one general on the CCP, that is, Commander-in-Chief Zhu of the 18th Army. At this time, so many generals and lieutenant generals were all at once. How could the CCP feel? Do they have so many positions to meet the needs of these people? Obviously not.

The so-called praise and killing is nothing more than this. The higher the praise, the less selective it is. Chairman Jiang, who is well aware of this, is obviously trying his best to maintain this situation.

Just as Chairman Chiang and others were discussing, the guard reported again. This time, Chairman Chiang let him in directly. The guard said with a little ugly face: "Commission, generals, British Ambassador Richard said he would meet with the commission if he had something to do!"

"British Embassy? What are they here for? In this way, we are holding a meeting now, and they can discuss something. The province will convene everyone to discuss it at that time!" Chairman Jiang said speechlessly. The British ran away in Myanmar and are still embarrassed to come here now. I am really ashamed. But there is no way, I always have to meet.

Everyone was silent, waiting for the arrival of the British ambassador. After about ten minutes, several blonde and blue-eyed men came here with two Chinese girls. Of course, these two girls were specially provided by translations between China and the UK. It seems that this time I came prepared, Chairman Jiang said in his heart.

"Hello, dear President Chiang!" British Ambassador Richard expressed his greetings to Chairman Chiang with a standard British aristocratic etiquette. As for the others, he chose to ignore them.

Chairman Jiang nodded slightly and said, "Don't you know what happened to Mr. Richard when he came to me? We are holding a meeting now. If Mr. Richard has anything to do, then we can discuss it at the meeting. If Mr. Richard has nothing to do and is just a simple meeting, please wait a moment!"

Chairman Jiang's words were neither light nor heavy, but obviously he did not give this ambassador much face. They dared to play tricks on us, so why should we give him a good face? Moreover, Chairman Jiang, as the leader of a country, naturally could not make any concessions in this matter.

After listening to the translation, Richard smiled and said, "There is indeed one thing that I want to ask President Chiang to make the decision."

"What's the matter?" Chairman Jiang still kept a smile, but he had already started to curse in his heart.

"That's right, Myanmar has always been a colony of our country. This time, our government requested your country's assistance. I am very grateful for this assistance." Richard said with a smile.

Chairman Jiang was shocked. He had seen shameless things, but never so shameless. This means that he obviously saw Myanmar win a battle. Now he wants to come back. Where is such a good thing in the world? I sent someone to fight, and after the battle, all the things belong to you? He, the British regard us as idiots? Or are they themselves idiots?

Chairman Chiang listened quietly, and Richard continued: "Myanmar is a bridge connecting China and Britain, and it is also a link to communicate between the British Empire and China. It is a witness to our friendship. Thank your government for its help and contribution to us in Myanmar. Our British Empire is ready to award a medal to the British Empire to the Chinese officers who participated in Myanmar's war against Japan this time, commending their outstanding performance in this battle."

Richard didn't care about the cannibalistic eyes of everyone below and continued: "As aid reward for your government, Her Majesty the Queen has granted China the ten-year free use of the Yunnan-Burma Highway to China. I wonder what you think?"

Bai Chongxi was the first to stand up and said, "Fuck, your people ran faster than rabbits during the war. Now they are almost finished. Are you going to come back? What's the reason?"

The translator on the side also looked embarrassed and ignored the word fart selectively. After directly translating the following words, Richard smiled and said, "This time we invite your country to provide assistance, because our country is currently in a tight war on the European battlefield, but now we have controlled the situation in Europe. Do you think we are running away? That's not a sir, it's a strategic transfer. There are many colonies in the British Empire, and we need to take into account a lot of things."

Bai Chongxi sneered: "Since you don't want this place, we'll take over it. Ten years of use rights? Myanmar is in our hands now. We have more than ten years of use rights. We can use it for a hundred years and a thousand years as long as we enjoy it. Mr. Richard, do you think this is the reason?"

Richard said without any concern: "At present, we are the Allies, so the Allies naturally help each other. Could it be that they can get extravagant just because they help a little? Is this what you should do in a country of etiquette?"

Bai Chongxi laughed: "The country of etiquette emphasizes the exchange of etiquette, rather than enjoying blessings and having difficulties but different things! There is another old saying in China that you are not kind and I am not righteous. Benevolence and righteousness talks about a mutual relationship. We have worked hard to get Myanmar. Could it be that we will give it to you in one sentence?"

Richard was also a little inappropriate. In fact, he didn't want to come for this incident. If the British stayed there, even if they didn't fight, they would let the Chinese fight. The final result was different, but they didn't run away and they were still returning it, which was a bit unreasonable.

But Richard was a diplomat, and his mission was to seek the greatest benefit for the British Empire. Myanmar is a very important place. If it were not true in the end, I am afraid that the soldiers of the British Empire would not be willing to give up such a place.

Richard took a deep breath and said, "This general, Myanmar has always been our colony. Even China cannot deny this? Since it is a negotiation, what conditions can be raised? I don't want to trigger a war between the two countries because of this incident!"

Threat, absolute threat! Even Chairman Jiang's face changed slightly after hearing this sentence. If the British were in a slight rush at this time, then the whole of China would be in lingering. In fact, Chairman Jiang was not overly concerned about the situation on the European battlefield. If he had been paying attention to it, then he would know that the UK was surviving under the German artillery fire at this time.

Chairman Jiang said coldly: "This time, our country sent more than 100,000 expeditionary force, which was so expensive that it was jaw-dropping. Even in the most difficult situation in China, we resolutely chose to help your country. But your country's performance really disappoints us. If we leave, what do you think?"

Richard changed the subject and said, "Then please President Chiang tell me the conditions!"

Chairman Jiang said calmly: "The free use rights of the Yunnan-Burma Highway and the cost of 100 million pounds. If these two conditions can be met, then we will naturally return Myanmar."

Richard's face was quite ugly, the cost of 100 million pounds? This guy is really a lion. Now, in order to support the war, where did the British Empire get so much military expenditure for them to use? If it is millions of pounds, Richard patted his chest and made sure it was guaranteed. But 100 million pounds is not a small amount, and Richard does not have this authority.

Richard said coldly: "I came here with sincerity this time. Let's do this. I think the ten-year right to use the Yunnan-Burma Highway plus 5 million pounds should be a very reasonable condition. If President Chiang accepts it, then we will continue to talk. If your country does not accept it. Then I can only report to Her Majesty the Queen and the Prime Minister truthfully!"

Chairman Jiang shook his head and said, "This is my bottom line. You should ask your Prime Minister clearly, come over to discuss with me!"

Chairman Chiang's attitude is actually due to his confidence in the 18th Army. If Chairman Chiang is unwilling to give up Myanmar, then the 18th Army will be in charge of Myanmar. Just because the British were beaten like dogs by the Japanese, they dared to invade Myanmar? Borrow them a courage! A weak country has no diplomacy. Chairman Chiang has a deep understanding of this sentence.

At this moment, Chairman Jiang's tough attitude also won the praise of his old rivals Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi. In fact, Chairman Jiang has always been weak when he met European and American powers. But they also know that China's national conditions determine Chairman Jiang like this. If China has the current strength of the United States, the British would not dare to do so.

But the British's attitude is really a little too arrogant. Seeing that the Chinese have no strength, they dare to threaten the leader of a country so blatantly? In fact, part of Chairman Jiang's attitude just now was because the British did not understand the rules and vented. Can you insult him at will? A small diplomat dares to threaten the leader of a country and so many generals in person? Even if you are in a position of face, you can't stand it?

Wang Mingyu, who was far away in Myanmar, naturally didn't know that the British were shameless to this point. In fact, this time, Tong Gu captured two Japanese divisions, which really meant that the Japanese army was stupid. They actually attacked like moths and fire. Wang Mingyu didn't know that the Japanese army was also suffering, and their order was that they could not take Tong Gu and then cut off their caesarean section.

The Japanese division commander was not a fool, and he was killed by death, so it would be better to die vigorously. That sounded better. Now, if the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Japanese Command directly issued an order to allow the 15th Army to retreat to the Yangon area, I'm afraid that Wang Mingyu would have a much higher price to attack Yangon.

Many accidents have led to the current results. Although Wang Mingyu thought so, he did not expect that it would be so smooth. At this moment, Wang Mingyu was discussing the next action plan with General Stilwell. This was the first time Stilwell has met this young young marshal in a true sense.

As a Chinese expert, Stilwell had to sigh: "Since ancient times, heroes have been young!" Of course, this was just Stilwell saying silently in his heart. In front of Wang Mingyu, Stilwell still wanted to maintain the appearance of the Chief of Staff of the Chinese War Zone. Wang Mingyu knew something about Stilwell, but because of his understanding, he did not have much respect for him.

How many Chinese expeditionary forces in history died at their hands? Although they were not directly killed, how many were indirect? Of course, Wang Mingyu naturally would not let them do it again, but he really didn't have much favorable feelings for this person. In Wang Mingyu's heart, the situation in Myanmar is very important and there is no negligence.

Wang Mingyu wanted to influence the domestic situation through the war in Myanmar, so as to end the protracted war against Japan ahead of schedule. There are almost no one who knows about this. This is a deep thought in Wang Mingyu. Stilwell was led by the British at the beginning and almost destroyed his plan at that time.

It can be said that if any other general was involved, they would definitely have some concerns about Stilwell. But Wang Mingyu was obviously not listed here. Others were afraid of Chairman Jiang, but Wang Mingyu was not afraid. As long as he won the battle, Chairman Jiang would be happy in the end. Wang Mingyu knew this well.

If you never win a battle, what can you do even if you follow the order? The result will not change, and Wang Mingyu left with the change of the result. In this case, the relationship with Stilwell will become vivid. Stilwell is nominally the supreme commander, but all the military power is in the hands of Wang Mingyu.

If Stilwell wants to give orders on Wang Mingyu, then this order will naturally be approved by Wang Mingyu. Therefore, Stilwell's order cannot control Wang Mingyu's orders. In other words, in fact, there is only one supreme commander on the battlefield in Myanmar, that is, Wang Mingyu.

Wang Mingyu doesn't know what the British are doing now. I'm afraid that if Stilwell knew what the British are doing, it would be another remark. Americans still value the British very much. In fact, Stilwell did not have much hope for the war in Myanmar this time. Stilwell planned to act according to his personal wishes.

But this time the general came, his wishful thinking failed. Stilwell had no military power, but the wrong judgments he had made were verified one by one. How huge is this blow for Stilwell, who claims to be a famous general? This blow is simply a blow that penetrates the soul. (To be continued)
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