Age of Conquest Reborn

Liu Xinlan's answer was concise and to the point. She explained all the situation clearly in a few words. Moreover, after receiving the telegram, she clarified all the possible problems without getting instructions from her superiors. This was a very special decision.

A competent staff officer, no wonder the division commander would keep her by his side. Zhao Yuhe looked at the beautiful Liu Xinlan with admiration.

Seeing that Tang Qiuli was still deep in thought, Tang Qiusheng said: "Advisor Liu, ordered Wen Rongcai, commander of the Northern Myanmar Border Guard Area Command, to immediately verify the authenticity of the intelligence, and ordered Yu Deshui, director of the Intelligence Division, to provide relevant intelligence. I suspect

, was it possible that our patrol was attacked by unknown armed forces and was misjudged to be an attack by the British and Indian troops!"

Tang Qiuli slowly shook his head and said: "Brother Qiusheng, I think Wen Rongcai's telegram is telling the real situation. In the Hukang River area, Chutian's special operations detachment was chasing Japanese troops who were harassing our logistics supply line.

When I mobilized my troops, I wiped out all the armed bandits in that area, Chu Tian reported to me!"

"Therefore, those who dare to attack the patrol team at our border post can only be the British and Indian troops. Moreover, five patrol teams lost contact on the same day, which further proves the authenticity of Wen Rongcai's intelligence. It is very likely that they were attacked

There was a sudden attack by the British and Indian troops, and everyone was killed. Only one patrol sounded the alarm."

"Also, we publicly shot forty-seven British spies and caused Churchill to lose face in the world. We cannot rule out the possibility of the British taking a risk. The British have been recovering from wounds in East India for more than two years and feel that they have

Now we have the confidence to return to the Indochina Peninsula," Tang Qiuli said, and no one disputed the authenticity of the intelligence.

As the division commander, Tang Qiuli has already made a judgment and set a general policy. Everyone's eyes are looking at him, waiting for his decision so that they can take the next specific action.

To be honest, Tang Qiuli is a little worried now. The British suddenly made such a move, which surprised him. (Just read the novel.) He was also slightly worried that it would distract him from paying attention to the European battlefield, or even

The secret visit to Germany and Hitler's affairs were much more important than the British sudden attack on northern Burma.

Also, the attitude of the Americans made him unable to figure it out. Logically speaking, MacArthur spent so much effort, conspiracies, and small tricks to come up with "Operation Tiger Shark" aimed at targeting the Japanese troops under Ito in Singapore.

"Plan", just thinking that during the intense preparation stage, they are not afraid that the British will ruin their good deeds?

Without the support of Americans behind them, would the British have the ability and confidence to launch such an attack? But the situation has arisen, why did the Americans not stop it, and what conspiracy is there? Tang Qiuli's mind was indeed filled with confusion.

The main reason for the chaos was that I couldn't see through the Americans' thoughts, and my biggest worry was that this unexpected situation would prevent the Japanese and Americans from fighting.

Tang Qiuli didn't speak, and everyone waited quietly. He felt that the atmosphere was a bit solemn, and said with a smile: "I'm sorry, I originally wanted to spend money to clean up Yuhe Jiefeng, but the British made trouble, and Brother Qiu Sheng took advantage of Qiu Feng's plan.

, it has also come to nothing, so let’s put the blame on the British and go to the war room to study countermeasures.”

When everyone arrived at the war room, the new Chief of Staff, Colonel Ge Zhenzhuang, had already prepared maps and relevant information about the Hukang Valley in northern Myanmar.

Tang Qiuli walked to the map, pointed to the Hukang River Valley and said: "The Hukang River Valley is the only main passage in and out of northern Myanmar and East India. It is most suitable for mechanized troops to move in, especially armored vehicles and heavy artillery. They are found here.

The British-Indian army was not a coincidence, but a purposeful choice by the British. Brother Qiu Sheng, remember, this was the route Alexander took to escape into India with his remaining defeated soldiers."

Tang Qiusheng nodded thoughtfully and said: "Yes, it is this route, the only road from eastern India to northern Myanmar that can pass mechanized troops and heavy equipment. Therefore, the division commander judged that in this area,

When our patrol encounters an attack, it can only be done by the British and Indian troops. It is logical. (Just read the novel.)"

"However, I am afraid that the number of troops dispatched by the British will not be small. It is difficult to stop the British and Indian troops from advancing towards northern Myanmar with the strength of the troops in the northern border guard area of ​​Myanmar. If they forcefully block it, the casualties of the troops will be too great. They should be formed immediately

The battle headquarters mobilizes the main force to eliminate the British on the spot. Let’s do this, division commander, you stay in Yangon and command the overall situation, and I will go to northern Myanmar to command the campaign!”

Tang Qiuli laughed and said: "Brother Qiusheng, your suggestion is exactly what I want. However, since entering Myanmar, you have been the commander-in-chief of the front line. We have fought countless small battles. This time, let me go."

Teach the British a lesson, don't argue with me! You are still sitting in Yangon and haven't commanded a battle for a long time, so you can brush up on your lessons with the British!"

Seeing Tang Qiuli's eager expression, Tang Qiusheng had no choice but to agree, and the topic shifted to organizing this battle.

Tang Qiuli said to Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe: "Yuhe, you immediately start to allocate relevant departments of the division headquarters to form the Hukang Valley Campaign Command. This time, you don't need too many troops to participate in the war, just bring the directly affiliated corps.

My plan is to encircle and annihilate the advancing British and Indian troops along the line from Magao at the eastern exit of the Hukang Valley to Xido in the middle section. Based on this idea, I will draw up a battle plan."

Zhao Yuhe agreed and wrote down Tang Qiuli's words in his notebook. Tang Qiuli went on to say: "Xinlan, record the order and order the directly affiliated corps to immediately go to the Magao front line to assemble on standby. Order the Southern Flying Group Le Yi of the Aviation Corps

Qin, with Myitkyina Field Airport as the

base, the department participated in the Battle of the Hukang Valley, and ordered Wen Rongcai, commander of the northern Myanmar border guard area, to immediately report the situation in the Hukang Valley, and ordered Yu Deshui, director of the Intelligence Department, to quickly find out who the commander of the British-Indian army was? The distribution of troops and

What about weapons and equipment?”

After issuing the order, Tang Qiuli muttered in a low voice: "I don't know what Yu Deshui did? Is it strange that the Intelligence Department didn't respond at all to the British's big movement?"

Others were busy with what they were doing, but Tang Qiusheng heard what he said and wanted to blame the Intelligence Department. He felt that it was necessary to mention Yu Deshui and explain. Otherwise, this misunderstanding would affect his cousin's correct evaluation of the work of the Intelligence Department.

He pulled Tang Qiuli aside and said: "You are so forgetful of noble people. I remember that when Yu Deshui reported to you and prepared to set up an intelligence network in the East India region, you said that the British were already fighting against the enemy.

If you lose the rooster, you won't be able to make waves. There is no need for the intelligence department to focus on a defeated general who cannot be called an opponent. Why, now the blame is coming from the water?"

Tang Qiuli scratched his scalp in embarrassment and said, "Brother Qiu Sheng, did I really say such a thing? Why don't you remember it?" Tang Qiuli shook his head helplessly, "You!"

At this time, Yu Deshui, the director of the Intelligence Department, entered the war room, walked up to Tang Qiuli, stood at attention and saluted, and said loudly: "Commander, Yu Deshui, the director of the Intelligence Department, was ordered to report. Division commander, I request punishment. The British-Indian Army

For such a big operation, as a specialized agency of military intelligence, the Intelligence Division did not obtain information in advance. This is a dereliction of duty on my part!"

Tang Qiuli's face suddenly turned red and he said: "Director Yu, there is no need for punishment. I am responsible for this. Who could have imagined that the British suddenly went crazy!"

Yu Deshui was stunned. The division commander was reviewing himself! How could that be wrong? After all, it was the Intelligence Department's mistake. Yu Deshui could not forgive himself. If he wanted to say anything else, Tang Qiuli waved his hand to stop him.

He said: "De Shui, when you go back, fill in this blank. Also, follow my order just now. I want to know the detailed information of my opponent this time."

In the early morning of April 24, Tang Qiuli led all members of the Hukang Valley Battle Command, accompanied by Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe and the guard brigade for protection, and left Yangon City at dawn, passing through Mandalay.

Rushing to Myitkyina, an important town in northern Myanmar, Liu Xinlan, as a confidential staff officer, was of course also in the marching queue. However, she was treated to ride in the same armored command vehicle as division commander Tang Qiuli.

At around 11 o'clock that night, the convoy drove into the city of Myitkyina in a dusty manner and drove directly to the headquarters of the Southern Flying Group. The commander, Major General Le Yiqin, and all the members of the headquarters lined up in front of the door according to their military ranks.

They formed two neat rows, waiting for the teacher and his party. Judging from their posture, they must have been waiting for a long time!

Seeing the division commander get out of the car, Le Yiqin hurriedly trotted over to greet him, stood at attention and saluted: "Reporting to the division commander, Le Yiqin, commander of the ** Division Aviation Southern Flying Group, led all the staff of the headquarters to welcome the division commander to Myitkyina. Please invite the division commander.

instruct!"

Seeing Le Yiqin putting up such a huge formation, Tang Qiuli said with a smile but not a smile: "Commander Le, how can you learn to flatter me? You are just dozens of miles away from the city to greet him. I remember, you are not the most annoyed by this.

Set?"

Le Yiqin laughed along and explained: "Sir, it's not my intention, it's mainly because these guys, when they heard that the teacher was coming, they refused to leave and insisted on seeing the teacher. I also think that everyone

I just missed my teacher, so I didn’t stop him."

Tang Qiuli didn't ask about this matter anymore. Le Yiqin secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Tang Qiuli said again: "We are going to fight soon. There is no time to make false instructions or other false routines. The heads of the combat department and reconnaissance department left

Now, everyone else will go back to work and prepare for the war. There is no need to accompany me! Let's go to the war room, I want to know the specific situation in the Hukang Valley."

Then, he said to Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe: "Yuhe, contact Wen Rongcai immediately and ask him about the situation there." The group walked towards the war room and looked at the hurried back of the division commander. The other aviation officers felt regretful.

Disperse.

(To be continued)