Age of Conquest Reborn

Tang Qiuli didn't know what the specific purpose of MacArthur's sudden arrival was, but he also guessed that the current situation caused by his series of military operations in Myanmar made this cunning American feel uneasy.

MacArthur came to supervise the war and used various means to help him kill all the Japanese.

However, because there was an agreement in advance, MacArthur could not hold on to the tiger skin of the First Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Forces China and Southeast Asia Theater to blatantly issue orders. He also did not dare to do so, so he changed

The method may be to exchange for some kind of compromise in exchange for his military action. However, this kind of compromise cannot meet his own requirements anyway, so this Yankee is destined to waste his efforts.

Thinking of MacArthur's arrogant and arrogant performance when he went to Manila, Tang Qiuli couldn't help but chuckle to himself. This guy is really a character. In Chinese terms, he "has the potential of a hero, can bend and stretch, a little bit."

To achieve his goal, he will do whatever it takes (--meaning house segment, "If he didn't want something, he would never have lowered his status. He used both airplanes and cars to travel all the way from Manila to the center of a small town in southern Myanmar.

Dong came to meet with someone he hated.

No matter what MacArthur does, he just accepts the offer. Ever since he received the notice from the Allied Headquarters that this Yankee who was in Manila and made things difficult for the division commander was coming, the opinions of the generals of the division were surprisingly unanimous, "Ignore him.

Commander, you should simply avoid seeing him, just like you did with the Englishman Alexander, even if he has a lot of tricks, there is nothing he can do."

Even the always steady Tang Qiusheng did not agree to meet with MacArthur immediately. Tang Qiuli smiled and took out the top-secret telegram from the Allied Forces Headquarters and said: "From this telegram, you can see the mystery. The telegram repeatedly emphasized

, Allied Special Envoy and Field Observation Group. This trip must be kept absolutely confidential. The identities and tasks of all members will not be disclosed to the public. The reason is public, for the sake of security."

"But the meaning behind it is worthy of our deep thought. According to the report of Yu Deshui's intelligence office, "some time ago, a senior Japanese general met with MacArthur in Manila. The specific content is not yet known, but after all, nothing good happened.

Son, MacArthur is trying to get benefits from both sides, so let’s make him not a human being inside and out. So we can’t leave him alone.”

Tang Qiuli already had a way to deal with it. Since MacArthur was secretive, he would simply make it public. No matter how he talked to the Japanese, he could not change the fact that he was on the front line and it was a headache.

Let MacArthur worry about it. Before that, he had ordered Shen Jun's Investigation Department to take charge of the matter and leak the news that MacArthur had arrived at the Yangon front line by leaking secrets. Shen Jun would decide the specific operation plan himself.

Seeing MacArthur struggling to get out of the car, Tang Qiuli did not move. According to convention and etiquette, it was already rude for him to do so. MacArthur was a guest, and he had to be in front of him in the Allied Headquarters, regardless of his position.

No matter what, Tang Qiuli could afford to take a few steps forward to greet him. He wanted to see what attitude this American would take to deal with his arrogance.

A trace of unhappiness flashed across MacArthur's face, "This annoying Chinese is too arrogant. Is it to take revenge for the slight to him in Manila? If so, it would be easy to deal with." I have to admit that MacArthur has

He has the potential of an actor and the talent of a politician, but even from afar, he smiles all over his face and stretches out his hands.

He walked quickly towards Tang Qiuli and said enthusiastically: "Dear General Tang, we haven't seen each other for several months since we parted ways in Manila. The general's demeanor is even better than before. We are old friends. See you again."

I'm very happy for you!" After saying that, he gave Tang Qiuli a strong bear hug, and Tang Qiuli hugged MacArthur back with extreme sincerity.

This scene is really touching. People who don’t know the inside story are inexplicably moved by the close and true relationship between these two heavyweights of the Allies. They think that they have witnessed such a touching scene of friendship between China and the United States. MacArthur’s heart

Darkly: "Damn and annoying Chinese, my hug is for the benefit of the United States of America, not for you, the greedy and rude Chinese."

Tang Qiuli secretly laughed in his heart, "I can actually tolerate such an ability to make fun of the situation. This American guy really has his wits about him. How should I put it? He did it in his face." Just when everyone was paying attention to the scene of two people hugging each other, in

In certain corners, three cameras captured this touching scene from different angles.

After the false politeness, Tang Qiuli was about to ask Yang Ketian to send the Americans to rest. MacArthur was a little impatient and said: "General Tang, shall we go to the forward position immediately to watch your brave and fearless soldiers?

The Rangoon attack was, of course, the sole mission of the Allied Field Observation Mission."

Tang Qiuli secretly thought: "Here comes the drama." He smiled slightly, shook his head and replied: "General MacArthur, this is very inappropriate, because the order given to us by the Allied Forces Headquarters is to treat your general's trip to Yangdong.

, it must be kept strictly confidential. Moreover, our army and the Japanese army are in a fierce battle. If, General, you or any of the other members of the observation group encounter something unexpected, I cannot explain it to the Allied Headquarters. In this way, I will arrange appropriate arrangements.

The opportunity is right to satisfy the general’s wish.”

MacArthur was out of power at that time, and his eyes were so angry that he said, "What a trick. If there is a fierce battle, how can you not hear the sound of gunfire? The entire front is as quiet as a tomb. This is obviously an excuse." But he

In the telegram sent in the name of the Allied Forces Headquarters, there was indeed a requirement to keep it secret. What is meant by being trapped in a cocoon? That is, Tang Qiuli could not find any fault in doing this, and he could only stare at it!

MacArthur looked ugly. To be honest, he wished he could see the end of the Burma Campaign right away so that he could return to Manila as soon as possible and not have to deal with this difficult and annoying Chinese. Tang Qiuli then said: "Your Excellency, General, you have been tired from the journey.

It’s better to rest first. In the evening, I will entertain the general and all members of the observation group.”

Watching the American convoy leave, the Japanese army generals laughed,

Returning to the headquarters, Tang Qiuli looked around at the generals and said: "The Yangon Campaign must end as soon as possible. The land of Indochina should also do something for us. After driving away the Japanese army, we have entered a period of recovery and construction. Everyone

They are all mentally prepared.”

"Regarding the Battle of Yangon, Brother Qiu Sheng will have full command. The troops are your corps, the 29th Corps, and the corps of Jiwu. This is a tough battle. We cannot reduce Yangon to ruins. It will be an urban street battle.

, Therefore, heavy equipment such as tanks and heavy artillery cannot be used easily. This is a new test for the main force groups that are accustomed to using heavy artillery and tanks to open the way."

Feng Jiwu smiled and said: "Commander, are you going too far? How did we start? We didn't fight with the Kwantung Army's aircraft and artillery with rifles and machine guns for several years in the deep mountains and forests of the Northeast.

This is our old profession, that is, after entering the customs, the equipment has improved to the current level, so there should be no problem!"

Except for Tang Qiusheng, everyone nodded in agreement and agreed with Feng Jiwu's statement. Tang Qiuli shook his head and said: "I am right about this. From North China to Myanmar, our equipment is superior to the Japanese army. We are used to it.

With large corps and mechanized operations, whether the troops can adapt to urban street fighting is a question that needs to be tested."

"Therefore, my approach is that the regiments participating in the Burma Campaign should not rush into the battlefield. They can take advantage of the opportunity to compete with the Japanese army outside Yangon to practice street fighting capabilities. Also, our goal is not to eliminate many Japanese troops.

, but to force Ito and his remaining troops out of Rangoon and retreat to the southernmost tip of the Malay Peninsula again, to a place close to the American sphere of influence. Only in this way can the purpose of the campaign be achieved."

The generals were silent. The difficulty of this battle can be imagined. It could neither reduce Yangon to ruins nor wipe out Ito and his more than 200,000 troops. It also had to force the Japanese away. It needed to be taken care of.

When the three conditions were met, Tang Qiusheng raised his head and asked: "If this happens and the Japanese troops under Ito fight to the death in Yangon and refuse to retreat, what should we do?"

Tang Qiusheng's problem was not without purpose. Ito retreated to Yangon. Judging from the situation, there was no way out. Behind Yangon was the Andaman Sea. Five regiments of the ** Division, from Bago to Adu,

Lining up from east to west, it has actually separated the triangular area of ​​Yangon from the Indochina Peninsula. With a large army pressing down in front and a vast sea behind, Ito had no choice but to retreat and resisted at the risk of his life.

, which is also expected.

Tang Qiuli nodded and said: "It is very possible. Is the so-called trapped beast still fighting? Chief of Staff Chang, tell everyone about our relevant solutions and the overall deployment of the Yangon battle."

Everyone's eyes were a little surprised. It turned out that the division commander had already known it. Chang Feng said: "According to the division commander's judgment and facing our pressure, Ito has the following options. First, retreat by sea, which requires a lot of transportation.

ship, short time

The Japanese army could not do it inside. Second, retreat by land, passing through Bago, Hpa-an and Mawlamyine in the east of Yangon, and retreat to the Malay Peninsula. This route is the route Ito is least willing to choose because he is afraid of us.

Intercepted en route, the Battle of Mandalay reenacted."

"The third option is that Ito will stand firm in Yangon and wait for reinforcements from Japan. If so, Ito will fight fiercely with us in Yangon to buy time. The fourth option is that within a short time, Japan will

The local reinforcements cannot arrive, and the Japanese base camp orders Ito to defend Rangoon, and the situation mentioned by Deputy Commander Tang will occur, which will be a vicious battle."

No one said anything. No matter what choice Ito made, it would be a life-and-death battle in Yangon. However, the division commander's battle purpose was not like this. Is there any solution to this problem?