Naturally, Zhou Weiguo didn't know that the Japanese sent people to play tricks. What's more, after the Washington Conference, the British did not dare to openly negotiate with the Japanese. Therefore, all this was done secretly. If anyone knew, then the British
Wisdom will be lost, and the allies will become distrustful of each other.
On February 15, the Japanese army captured Singapore.
…
"Asshole! Damn the Japanese! Another trick!" Churchill was furious. In the past few days of negotiations, the Japanese had refused to give in, so there was no progress. As a result, the Japanese captured Singapore!
"Your Excellency Prime Minister, the Japanese will not stop!"
"Tell Myanmar immediately to let Chinese troops enter Myanmar to assist in defense!"
"yes!"
At this moment, Churchill was the only one left in the office.
The dim light shone on Churchill's face, making Churchill's decline and anger even more apparent.
No matter who it is, they will become angry when encountering this kind of thing.
However, after this incident, Churchill would no longer believe the Japanese rhetoric.
…
Zhou Weiguo sat in the expeditionary force headquarters, constantly helping to sort out intelligence and formulate so-called strategies according to the orders of his superiors.
In fact, he is not the only combat staff officer at all.
In addition to his special status, most of the time, Zhou Weiguo was just sorting out information.
The Japanese army captured Singapore!
When Zhou Weiguo saw this telegram, he realized that it was already February 15th. Sure enough, the British still delayed it again and again, which reduced Zhou Weiguo's trust in the British to the extreme. Of course, he didn't know that because of his
The British originally did not want to delay the emergence of the Japanese, but they were delayed again by the Japanese. This can be regarded as a butterfly flapping its little wings.
So Zhou Weiguo picked up the telegram and walked to the main conference room. At this time, senior officials were meeting to discuss how to deploy defenses.
"Report!" Zhou Weiguo stood at the door and said loudly, "Emergency military situation."
"read!"
"Japanese troops attacked and occupied Singapore on February 15."
After the words fell, there was silence in the conference room.
No one's face is pretty.
Because everyone wants to defeat the Japanese.
Du Yuming raised his head and glanced at Zhou Weiguo. What Zhou Weiguo once said once again came to mind. The British could not be trusted. Originally, when they came back on the 10th, the British should open the border to let them enter Myanmar and then go to Singapore to help defend.
After all, the situation is urgent.
But the result is that there is no news.
When there was further news, Singapore had been captured by the Japanese.
Du Yuming looked at Shang Zhen, "Director Shang, in the report, it must be added that the situation is urgent and the border must be opened immediately! At the same time, ensure the Yangon seaport, concentrate the main force on the Myanmar-Thailand border to build positions in advance for decisive defense, and focus on
Point to Mawlamyine! It’s best if the report is sent out today!”
Shang Zhen nodded.
Luo Zhuoying sighed. This time, even if the British had any ideas, they could only follow the wishes of the Chinese.
…
Japanese Southern Army Headquarters
"Your Majesty Commander, our Imperial Japanese Army has captured Singapore."
"Yoshi! What are the casualties?"
"Compared with before, the difference is not big!"
"Yoshi, you did a good job! Reorganize your team immediately and prepare to attack in the direction of Mawlamyine and Yangon!"
"Hi!"
…
Chongqing
Lao Jiang also took the telegram and sighed, it is too late to do some things now.
"Singapore has been attacked by the Japanese. What are the British doing? If we had sent the Fifth Army over earlier to help defend, this problem would have been solved."
"What the principal said is that maybe the British are afraid that our stay in Burma will affect their interests, or maybe the British don't want to pay for the materials we requested." Dai Li was helpless. When he received the telegram, he was also confused. Expedition
The army was established at the end of December 1941. When it was established, the army was already on standby in Yunnan. As long as the British opened the border, they could enter Burma to support them at any time. As a result, they had to wait until now.
"If we enter Myanmar now, Singapore won't be able to get it back for the time being." Lao Jiang sighed, "I guess it would be good if we can keep Yangon."
"Principal, the British have given us permission to enter Burma. If we march urgently, we should still be able to save Yangon."
"I hope." Lao Jiang sighed, "The Japanese are probably the most cunning people in the world. Now that they have attacked Singapore, they will definitely continue to attack quickly to prevent our troops from entering Burma. By the way, the United States has
Got the news?"
"Yes, Principal. General Joseph Stilwell will come to China to serve as the Chief of Staff of the Allied Forces." Dai Li replied, "I only received this news today."
"Stilwell?" Old Jiang narrowed his eyes, "You must have been to China before, right?"
"Yes, Principal. General Stilwell has come to China four times before. The first time he came to China, he traveled to Shanghai, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Wuzhou, Hong Kong and other places; the second time he came to China, he officially took up the post of language officer stationed in China.
; The third time he came to China, he served as the battalion commander of the 15th U.S. Infantry Regiment in Tianjin; the fourth time he came to China, he served as the U.S. military attaché in Peiping, and was promoted to colonel. At the same time, he had been promoted to major general the year before last because he had to serve as
The chief of staff of the coalition forces may be promoted to lieutenant general." Dai Li made Stilwell's information clear.
Lao Jiang nodded, "Then you should still know something about our Republic of China, so that's good."
…
February 15, 1942, was the first day of the first lunar month in the Chinese lunar calendar.
On this day, the expeditionary force headquarters also began to be busy again.
"Commander, I request to transfer Zhou Weiguo to our 5th Army!" Du Yuming stood in front of Luo Zhuoying and spoke.
Luo Zhuoying nodded, "You can talk to him yourself, and that's all."
"Yes! Thank you Commander!"
…
It was already dark, and Zhou Weiguo had finished his work for the day.
Only then did Zhou Weiguo realize how easy it was to not have to be the master of one's own affairs.
After having dinner with Zhao Sheng, Zhou Weiguo read for a while and then planned to take a rest.
Zhao Sheng is still keeping vigil outside.
"Master, General Du Yuming and Du are looking for you!" Zhao Sheng's voice came.
Zhou Weiguo stood up and opened the door to the room, "Commander Du, why are you here?"
"Haha, don't invite me to sit in." Du Yuming didn't have any airs. He and Zhou Weiguo both had the rank of lieutenant general, and Zhou Weiguo's power was much greater than his. Although Zhou Weiguo seemed to be just a combat player here.
Staff officer.
"Please." Zhou Weiguo smiled and invited Du Yuming into the room.
After the two of them sat down, Du Yuming said, "Brother Weiguo, to be honest, I came to you this time because I want to invite you to join our 5th Army."
Zhou Weiguo frowned, "Go to the Fifth Army?"
"That's right!" Du Yuming nodded, "With your talent in Weiguo, you will eventually be suppressed in the headquarters. You must have felt this too."
"Yeah." Zhou Weiguo also nodded, but he felt that this kind of life was quite comfortable.
