The process of foreign Chinese in establishing their country independently and striving for equality, freedom and democracy is still a matter, or just a beautiful hope.

However, the domestic situation is not optimistic. Okamura Yasuji held a meeting of commanders of all fronts and commanders in Nanjing to formally issue an order to attack Laokawakou and Zhijiang. Okamura Natsuji shouted arrogantly at the meeting, "This commander-in-chief is determined to ensure the treasure house in the Greater East Asian Circle in the north with the rise of the soldiers of the three armies; lay iron-like positions on the important areas of the eastern coast, and annihilate them when the enemy lands; overcome all difficulties in the west and advance into the important areas of Chongqing to completely destroy the enemy's base and solve the China problem once and for all."

When Japan and the Soviet Union were once tense, the Kwantung Army had a total of 600,000 troops. However, from early 1944, the Japanese army decided to open up the mainland corridor +]. Army. From 1 to 3, part of the Kwantung Army was transferred to central China, reducing the total strength from 165 infantry brigades to 96 brigades, and the artillery from 73 brigades to 51 brigades. The total number of troops was reduced from 650,000 to 500,000. When the Battle of Central Henan started, the Kwantung Army was once again drawn from the Kwantung Army to move south. In the middle of 4, the total number of Kwantung Army was only 400,000.

By the end of 1944, the Japanese army opened up the mainland corridor to +./half, only two or three hundred thousand troops. The main corps transferred out reached 12 divisions, a tank division, and most of the aviation corps.

The Kwantung Army, which has always been known as one million elite, was only for those pitiful people on the eve of the Soviet army's participation in the war. Moreover, according to the records of the Japanese Army, the Kwantung Army's local division was basically supplemented with temporary recruitment from the end of 1944 to the beginning of 1945, called the division, |: only 30% of it." The Japanese base camp decided to keep the Kwantung Army strong in appearance," and "threatening the Soviet Union with its powerful military equipment." In this way, the so-called "great Soviet Red Army" participation in the war is understandable.

During this period, the Japanese army stationed in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River increased its troops in a large number of troops. There were 60th, 65th, 70th, 69th, 118th, 63rd, 117th, 59th, 110th, 39th, the first division, plus a tank division and three independent mixed brigades, and these troops were almost all elite Japanese troops. The purpose of Okamura Yasuji's western attack plan was to defeat Chiang Kai-shek first, then go back to deal with the United States and Britain to land. The specific idea was to launch a Zhijiang attack, seize the important land of Zhijiang, and then break into Chongqing; the initiator attacked the river mouth, and then attack Xi'an. Then Xi'an attacked the Sichuan Basin from north.

"Brother Yangong, I wish you a cup of wine and I wish you a victory and a glory." Wu Ming raised his glass and said to Dai Anlan.

"Borrowing the good words of Brother Hua Jian." Dai Anlan smiled and raised his glass.

Faced with the severe terrain, Chiang Kai-shek had to draw elite soldiers and generals from Myanmar and Yunnan from Yunnan to deal with the Japanese army's crazy attack. Dai Anlan has now been promoted to commander of the Fifth Army. General and Liao Yaoxiang's New Sixth Army returned to China to participate in the war in advance. During the time of gathering and waiting for the plane to be transported in Kunming, he went to the training school to visit Wu Ming. He met again after a long separation. The two were sighing.

"In this war, China has largely been reduced to the supporting role. Of course, China is important because it restrains a large number of Japanese troops, otherwise these Japanese troops will be freely used in other places. China's territory is also used to establish US air bases, from which they can attack Japanese ships. But that's all." Wu Ming put down his wine glass, shook his head and sighed.

"Yes!" Dai Anlan nodded in agreement: "The Allied Army news spread frequently on the Pacific battlefield, but the Japanese army is rampant on Chinese land. Many provinces and cities that have not been ravaged have been violated and destroyed. If the Japanese invaders cannot successfully curb the crazy attacks of the Japanese invaders, the reputation of the country and the land will be greatly affected. The four giants and four major countries are not in line with their names and are just international jokes."

Wu Ming smiled bitterly. Although Roosevelt and Hull did not realize China's existing weaknesses, they had optimistic expectations of China's possible role in the post-war world. Churchill and Stalin were probably not so optimistic. Churchill said that when he was in Washington in the early days of the Pacific War, he "discovered that China occupies an extremely disproportionately important position in the minds of Americans, and even in the minds of the top Americans." He told Roosevelt: "Of course, I am willing to always help the Chinese and treat them with courtesy; as a nation, I admire them, like them, and sympathize with the political corruption they have been suffering. But I must never expect me to accept a value standard that I think is completely untrue." Stalin also expressed doubts about China's contributions during and after the war in Moscow and at the Tehran Conference.

But no force can change Roosevelt and Hull's determination to win the status of a great power for China.

China will be ranked alongside the Soviet Union, the United States and the Commonwealth as a major power, and imagined to be one of the "four police officers" to maintain world peace after the alliance. As a result, China participated in the Dumbatton Oak Park Conference in 1945, and was one of the countries. In addition, the UN Charter gave China a permanent seat in the Security Council - a provision that became a source of many troubles in the future. All of this made the Chinese people full of confidence, but on the other hand, it was also unfortunate for China and greatly damaged Sino-US relations. Because China simply did not have the ability to fulfill its responsibilities due to its lofty status. There was a huge gap between the Chinese that the Americans wanted and the actual China, and thus a very impatient and annoyed towards China was created in Washington.

"Capacity is proportional to responsibility. National strength, but the strengthening of military strength is not something that can happen overnight. Besides, the national army has enough strength to fight against Japan now, right?" Wu Ming whispered.

Dai Anlan grinned ugly and said helplessly: "Things at this level are not something we can consider. Since we have the opportunity to fight for the country now, I just want to be the duty of a soldier. Death in the battlefield, and the horse and corpse are also a good destination."

"Brother Yan Gong is right. Fighting for the country is not for the whole family." Wu Ming squeezed his eyes at Dai Anlan and said with a smile: "Anyway, I have a clear conscience. I have calculated the strength and bloodshed in the war to resist foreign aggression, although not much."

"You." Dai Anlan pointed at Wu Ming with laughter and cry, "No wonder you, the major general, was sent here to teach students. It turns out that he is used to being free and casual, and has been influenced by Western thoughts too much."

"Hehe, I'm going to be a bit ugly, right?" Wu Ming said with a smile indifferently: "It's better to arrange for me to take a vacation. Look at the beautiful mountains and rivers here, the green and environmentally friendly, the freedom and freedom, teaching and educating people, and the world is full of students, with potential and potential!"

"You don't care, I and some people feel it's a pity." Dai Anlan picked up the wine glass and signaled. After a drink, he looked at Wu Ming and said: "The national army is indeed at a disadvantage in overall strength, with more defense and insufficient offense. But if you want to have some impact on the international market, you have to rely on the likes of the Rangers."

"The Rangers are still here!" Wu Ming pursed his lips and ate the food with a big mouthful. "But it may not be easy to find something sensational."

"A man will not leave without a head, and a bird will not fly without a head. Any commander will have any troops." Dai Anlan frowned, "I don't know who the commander of the Rangers is now, but I always feel that if you come to command, that kind of flexible and imaginative imagination will give the Rangers wings and create new glory."

"Brother Yan Gong has raised me." Wu Ming waved his hand and said seriously: "Everyone will turn around when the earth is gone, and I will still be a sharp sword when the other team is gone, and I will still win battles."

"I'm afraid that the sword can only be hidden in the sheath and rust!" Dai Anlan drank and sighed, "Brother Hua Jian, the Rangers are now the trump card of the Military Control Commission. Dai Li will risk excessive casualties. Will he use it? I'm looking at Xuan!"

Wu Ming was silent for a while and said uncertainly: "It shouldn't be possible? As soon as this training school was opened, it was not without reserve force. Wouldn't it be better to make some contributions to him?"

"Do you think he was promoted by credit?" Dai Anlan curled his lips and said disdainfully: "Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore, drink."

"Yes, drink." Wu Ming temporarily put away his thoughts, drank a little wine with Dai Anlan, chatting about other small things casually, and was talking and laughing.

"This Kunming City is about to gather the stars." Halfway through drinking, Dai Anlan blushed and patted Wu Ming's shoulder, "Your free life is probably coming to an end."

"What does it mean?" Wu Ming asked in surprise: "Chongqing cannot defend and retreat to Kunming?"

"What?" Dai Anlan shook his head and gave Wu Ming a blank look. "The Japanese army is still limited in its military strength, and our army is defending with danger, so it is still more people taking advantage. In addition, the Japanese army is still worried that Britain and the United States are landing in China, so it is impossible to take a gamble. Therefore, I estimate that there will be an unpredictable situation of a large-scale decisive battle between the two armies of China and Japan. What I am talking about is the Military Committee of the Chongqing National Government. In order to adapt to the joint operations with the United States, Britain and other allied forces, it has changed from defensive to offensive.
Chapter completed!