Age of Conquest Reborn

Tang Qiuli's heart suddenly relaxed, as if he had put down a heavy burden. The anxiety of the past three days was gone. He stood up and was about to greet him. Then he sat down reservedly and joked: "Captain Chu, you finally know how to reply to the telegram."

Now, I still remember that everyone is thinking about him, it’s rare.”

Everyone laughed, but Tang Qiusheng could feel the deep meaning in Tang Qiuli's words, and urged Chen Feng: "Director Chen, please read the content of the telegram quickly. This Chutian is true."

Chen Feng read: "Division Headquarters, my team entered Luzon Island three days ago. Although we traveled for several days, the battlefield situation in Luzon Island is complicated and we have gained little. So far, there is no valuable intelligence.

The only thing that is clear is that the Japanese army and the US military are in a state of contention with each other in the Calais Mountains between Legacapi and Manila. The fighting is fierce, the Japanese army suffered heavy casualties, and the US military casualties are unknown."

"The ones mainly attacking the Calais Mountains are the 03rd and 104th Divisions of the 14th Army of the Japanese Army. In addition, in addition to the 14th Army, the Japanese Army on Luzon Island has recently added the 57th and 6th Divisions.

The 18th and 69th Divisions, as well as the 1st Mixed Brigade of the Singapore Guard, etc. It can be inferred that the Japanese army has increased its troops on Luzon Island, and the reinforcements are likely to come from the Japanese army guarding Singapore."

"According to intelligence, we learned that General Ito Genzaburo, the commander-in-chief of Japan's South Pacific Expeditionary Force, was commanding all Japanese troops on Luzon Island. On the night of June 6, our team was approaching the Calais Mountains and was preparing to cross the front and go deep into the fighting area. The Japanese troops and

The specific deployment of the US military was subsequently detected, and the latest information was reported at any time. In three days, Chutian failed to make any achievements. Here, I will review it to the division commander."

After Chen Feng finished reading the telegram, the office fell silent. Although Chu Tian only said a few words and did not explain the difficulties he encountered, everyone knew that with Chu Tian's ability and the combat effectiveness of the special operations team, it took three days to enter Luzon Island.

, we have not yet touched upon the actual situation on the battlefield, so we can see how complicated the situation in Luzon Island is, and the dangers involved should be difficult to describe in just one word.

After a while, Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe asked: "Commander, how should we call Captain Chutian back? Their radio station is still waiting."

Tang Qiuli pondered for a while and said: "Director Chen, record the message, Chu Tian, ​​your team has to ensure its own safety as the first priority. Do not take risks. Do not cross the area where the two sides are fighting unless necessary. Remember, you must

It is strategic reconnaissance, but not combat reconnaissance. There is a big difference between the two. You have to grasp a certain degree. If necessary, you can evacuate Luzon Island and return to Yangon."

"In addition, intelligence has been received from special operations groups in the other four directions. The war on Sumatra, Kalimantan, Java and Sulawesi has ended. Most of the US troops have been annihilated and the rest have surrendered to the Japanese army.

, you can concentrate on gathering intelligence on Luzon Island without being distracted."

Chen Feng hurriedly called back to Chu Tian. Tang Qiuli read the telegram again and frowned thoughtfully. Zhao Yuhe said with regret: "Commander, the team of Captain Chu's detachment, since they are in such a situation,

It is a dangerous place, and there is currently no reliable way to obtain valuable intelligence. It is unnecessary to continue to stay in Luzon Island. My opinion is, can Captain Chu’s team be temporarily withdrawn?”

Tang Qiuli shook his head slowly and said: "No, Yuhe, Chutian has provided us with the most important information. The Calais Mountains are the focus area for the US and Japanese troops. In other words, MacArthur has made up his mind.

, to defend Manila, the US military fought fiercely in the Calais Mountains, which should be to buy time for MacArthur to deploy the defense of Manila."

"I don't know who the commander was who commanded the US troops in the Calais Mountains. His fighting style was quite strong. In the midst of the wave of surrender by the US military, he was able to buck the trend and hold the Japanese troops in the Calais Mountains. This person

not simple"

"The Japanese troops that attacked the US military in the Calais Mountains only had two divisions. This further proves that the topic we just talked about, Ito Yanzaburo was setting up a trap for MacArthur, deliberately leaving a breathing space for the Americans.

They are constantly adding troops to Luzon Island in order to continuously consume the strength of the US military. However, I still can't guess that the battle in the Hawaiian Islands is not over yet. The Japanese have strangled the choke points of the Americans to increase troops in the South Pacific battlefield.

,How can the Americans provide reinforcements?”

"The most important point is that Ito Yanzaburo is on Luzon Island. The intention of this setup is even more obvious. The Japanese army reinforces the Luzon Island battlefield and does not use idle troops from other battlefields. Instead, it uses Singapore's garrison troops

By transferring them, it can be concluded that the Japanese army's intention to attack Australia has been determined, or that the two battles are to encircle Manila and attack Australia at the same time."

Having said this, Tang Qiuli looked at Tang Qiusheng and said with a slight smile: "Brother Qiusheng, what do you think? If we capture Singapore now, can we do it without any effort?"

Tang Qiusheng smiled and replied: "I also think that the Japanese army's intention to dig holes for the Americans on Luzon Island exists. Otherwise, with the strength of the Japanese army on Luzon Island, they should have surrounded them at least two days ago.

Manila, why have you delayed it until now, instead of fighting over and over again in the Calais Mountains? Isn't it necessary? Ito is asking MacArthur for reinforcements to leave time."

"As for the Japanese army conducting the Luzon campaign while also sending troops to attack Australia, I have reservations. The reason is very simple. With the current strength of the Japanese army in the South Pacific, it would be very difficult to conduct two large-scale battles at the same time.

It was insufficient, and before MacArthur was completely annihilated, what kind of situation would it be if the US military detached a part of its force and suddenly penetrated from Luzon Island into the back of the Japanese army attacking Australia?"

"So, my judgment is that even if the Japanese army has the intention to attack Australia, it should be after the Battle of Luzon Island. Otherwise, there is a hidden danger of being attacked from both sides. Ito Yanzaburo is not so incompetent."

Tang Qiuli smiled and did not refute Tang Qiusheng's words, because his judgment was too shocking and contrary to common sense. Only when something happened would everyone suddenly realize that if they were arguing like this now, neither of them could convince the other.

He avoided the topic and asked: "Brother Qiusheng, what do you think about Singapore?"

Tang Qiusheng glanced at Tang Qiuli and said in a calm but firm tone: "I don't agree with attacking Singapore now. It's still what you emphasized before. It's too early for us to intervene in the South Pacific battlefield now. Regardless of Singapore

Is the Japanese army empty? Once we take action, our strength will inevitably be exposed. At that time, the Americans ask us to join the Luzon battlefield. Do we agree or not? We will be very passive."

In fact, Tang Qiuli had a very strong desire to capture Singapore immediately, for no other reason than that Singapore is the best starting point for attacking the South Pacific islands. Once the time is right, the troops will gather in Singapore to cross the sea, and the festival will take a lot of time.

Now, seeing that Tang Qiusheng strongly opposed it and what he said was very reasonable, he calmed down.

He smiled and said: "Just follow Brother Qiu Sheng's opinion and leave Singapore for the Japanese first. In fact, according to Chu Tian's intelligence, we only need three to four brigades of troops to attack Singapore. By the way, Yu He

, ordered the Intelligence Department to find out the status of the Japanese garrison in Singapore. Brother Qiu Sheng, I have a feeling that Ito is preparing to abandon Singapore."

Tang Qiusheng smiled, then shook his head, but did not speak. Tang Qiuli did not continue speaking, and said to Zhao Yuhe: "Yuhe, order Sumatra Island, Kalimantan Island, Java Island and Sulawesi Island

The special operations team, their reconnaissance mission has ended, and they will withdraw immediately. At the same time, send another telegram to Chutian to find out who is the commander of the US military in the Calais Mountains?"

Then, he said to Tang Qiusheng: "Brother Qiusheng, we will not attack Singapore, but we can attack Hong Kong, in the name of the Guangzhou Garrison Area Forces. That is an independent direction. We will not interfere with the war in the South Pacific. Brother Qiusheng, Yuhe

, let’s study the specific combat plan.”

Tang Qiusheng and Zhao Yuhe looked at each other. They felt that they could not keep up with the division commander's thinking. It was too jumping. They jumped from Singapore to Hong Kong and fought in Hong Kong. It was a typical urban war. For the troops of the ** Division

He said that he was using his own shortcomings to attack the Japanese army's strengths. Although the two of them had not yet turned around in their thinking, they still stood up and followed Tang Qiuli into the war room.

Luzon Island, on the night of June 6th, sporadic gunfire sounded from time to time in the direction of the Calais Mountains. The evening wind brought a strong smell of gunpowder smoke. By the light of the bonfire, Chu Tian read the reply from the division commander. He was moved.

I feel deeply guilty. It has been three days since I entered Luzon Island. What have I sent back to the division commander? The battles in other battlefields have ended, and the reconnaissance missions of several groups have been completed, except for my own group.

"Alas" Chu Tian sighed, lit the telegram on the bonfire, and watched the telegram turn into ashes. The team members also felt the detachment leader's depression, so they stopped joking. At this time, the telegraph operator came over, "Detachment leader, again

Received a telegram from the division commander”

Chu Tian looked at the radio operator and said: "Turn off the radio station immediately. If it takes too long, it will arouse the suspicion of the Japanese military telecommunications department. Our call sign is not in the Japanese military's code sequence." The radio operator agreed and left.

The detachment leader came over, looked at Chu Tian's slightly frowning brow, and asked: "Detachment leader, the division commander has come to give orders again. Do you have any new tasks?"

Chu Tian handed the telegram to the squad leader and said: "The division commander ordered us to find out who is the US military commander who directs the US military to fight the Japanese army in the Calais Mountains. It seems that we must cross the battlefield and enter the US military's defense zone to order everyone

, seize the time to rest, continue to approach the battlefield in Calais Mountains tomorrow, and cross at night."

The squad leader agreed, and just as he was about to stand up, the sentinel on the perimeter suddenly shouted in Japanese: "Who is it? The command is to stop, otherwise the gun will be fired."