In Lashio, Gu Feiyan has been repairing for several days with the prisoners of war he rescued from the expeditionary force.
The battle situation in Tonggu has also been reported here.
Gu Feiyan looked at the British guards here and frowned. The situation on the battlefield is very bad now. If something goes wrong in Lashio at this time, it will really be doomed.
Originally, this group of people did not have any very suitable weapons in their hands, and the British did not provide logistics. Thanks to the materials transported by the expeditionary force, more than 1,000 expeditionary force prisoners of war were armed.
After repairs, it is now a war-ready army.
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"Tonggu's army is already alone. In fact, strategically, there is no need for rescue!" Stilwell had to admit that now, Tonggu's army is alone. With the strength of the British army, it is necessary to rescue them.
, can only deliver food.
But as soon as Stilwell said these words, no one in the headquarters gave him a good look.
"It doesn't matter if you, the Chief of Staff, don't save us. We, the Chinese army, will save ourselves." Someone stood up immediately and said coldly.
"If you save yourselves, what will you use to save me? Or do you think it's too late to send troops there now?"
Zhou Weiguo began to think about it, how many troops did the Fifth Army and the Sixth Army have left in Tonggu?
Zhou Weiguo asked, "Approximately how many troops of the expeditionary force need to be withdrawn?"
Du Yuming raised his eyebrows, "Looking at it now, there should be more than 50,000."
"More than 50,000!" Zhou Weiguo rubbed his brows, "Let's unite the troops together as much as possible and choose a pre-war commander. In this way, even if they encounter the Japanese again, they will be able to protect themselves. Then let them hurry to the direction of Lashio.
Withdraw, as for reinforcements, if our friendly forces can provide assistance, that would be great. If they are unwilling to assist, then our Chinese army does not need it. However, if our army is needed again in the future, we must think twice.
Already."
"That's right! General Zhou is right!"
"Is it possible that you want us to help you fight without any effort or money?" Someone immediately began to murmur. Indeed, if the British army had not gone too far, no one would have spoken so unscrupulously against the British army.
After all, Britain, as an established power,
There is still some respect in China. But judging from the situation on the battlefield in Myanmar, the British army has been in decline. Even the Japanese army cannot defeat it. Although it is different from the local British army, in the eyes of outsiders, these are
It is the British army, and it represents the face of Britain.
After listening to Zhou Weiguo's words, Stilwell nodded, and then said, "I will discuss this matter with the British army and order them to send troops to assist. Although the expeditionary force suffered heavy casualties, I believe that the Japanese army's casualties should also be heavy.
.Here, on behalf of the United States of America, I would like to thank your military for their dedication."
In the conference room, everyone's expressions were not good-looking. Who didn't know how to speak politely? But what's the use?
"Your Excellency Chief of Staff Stilwell, we don't need such words. What we hope to get is real help, not verbal thanks." Zhou Weiguo was already disappointed with Stilwell. Originally, Stilwell had just
Zhou Weiguo was still a little moved by what he said to him when he came, but somehow it turned out like this. Under his command, the British army basically obeyed the instructions rather than the propaganda. The relationship between Britain and the United States had always been very good, otherwise
, Stilwell will not always speak for the British army. The most important thing is that in the eyes of Europeans and Americans, Europe is the top priority, and Asia can only take second place.
Different positions lead to different strategies. As a Chinese, I naturally put China first, not Britain and the United States. In fact, there is nothing wrong with it. However, this is not fair to China. It is also practical for the expeditionary force.
It's unfair. As a Chinese, Zhou Weiguo naturally couldn't agree with Stilwell's approach.
After listening to Zhou Weiguo's words, Stilwell's face was so gloomy that he could shed tears, but he could not refute, "I will try my best."
"Your Excellency, Chief of Staff! You have the authority to command our three armies! If you just try your best, how can you be worthy of the tens of thousands of Chinese soldiers who died in the war!" Listening to Stilwell's answer, Zhou Weiguo was also angry. What does "try your best" mean?
You try your best, but what should you do if things don’t get done? Are we going to die in vain? When there is a foreign enemy, shouldn’t the Allies unite as one? Shouldn’t they work together?
Stilwell was truly speechless.
Others were also shocked by Zhou Weiguo's behavior. To put it bluntly, Zhou Weiguo now seemed to be a bit guilty.
It's just that Stilwell was a lieutenant general, awarded by the Americans. Zhou Weiguo was also a lieutenant general, awarded by the Chinese. Apart from some positions, there really wasn't much difference in military rank.
Zhou Weiguo dared to say this because the Americans would not punish him or anything for this kind of thing, but Zhou Weiguo really couldn't stand it anymore. Even if you Americans regard Britain as your big brother, you can't be so weak!
"Ahem." Du Yuming coughed, "Okay, immediately order the Fifth Army, Sixth Army, and Sixty-sixth Army to unite as soon as possible and break out in the direction of Lashio immediately."
"yes!"
Zhou Weiguo sat down and lowered his eyes. He felt that what he just said should be heavy enough. Besides, he was afraid of breaking his face. He sighed slightly and decided not to come again next time. Even if he came, he would bring him with him.
Go to your own troops, otherwise, it would be too restrictive.
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In ancient times, the fire was blazing.
There is a pungent smell in the air.
With so many corpses, he could only burn them into ashes and take them back. That could be considered as giving their families something to think about.
No one spoke, and occasionally, there was a low sob.
In the light of the fire, there were their bodies. These people had joked and joked with them a few days ago. But now, they can no longer be seen.
Some people's eyes were red, and some people had clenched fists.
They remembered today's grudge.
The fire burned all day long.
For a long time, the Japanese army did not attack. Perhaps it was because the night attack really caused some damage, or perhaps they felt it was unnecessary. Because they would soon be able to cut off the expeditionary force's return path.
, they believe that as long as the expeditionary force's return route is cut off, they can slowly deal with this group of enemies. They can even play with it like a cat and a mouse.
For the Japanese army, there were some things that could not be accomplished on Chinese soil, such as taking revenge in Burma.
On the night of March 22, the Fifth Army and the Sixth Army began to set off toward the northeast.
The journey is silent, with only the sound of walking.
"Master, it's strange that the Japanese didn't attack."
"Have you inquired about it?"
"I have inquired about it, and it seems that the Japanese are also repairing it."
Dai Anlan nodded, "I'm afraid, the Japanese casualties are not small! Okay, let's not talk about this, let the brothers move forward with all their strength! Let's go!"