After obtaining the consent of Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang, the commander presided over a meeting of cadres above the regiment level of the Mawushan Military Division.
When the chief of staff announced the superior's decision at the meeting, the meeting immediately exploded.
The generals in the military divisions all had emotions, and they were unwilling to obey the decision of their superiors.
The commander patiently did everyone's work. He emphasized the difficulties of the superiors. The Taiyue Military Region stated that it would resolutely obey the decisions of the superiors. He asked the generals of the Mawushan Military Division to also actively respond to the superiors' calls and not to have any ideological baggage. Don't spread negative emotions in front of your subordinates, ask them to actively cooperate with the spirit of the superiors' instructions and do a good job in troop mobilization.
The commander and chief of staff left, taking with them 12 integrated regiments of the Mawushan Military Division, totaling 40,000 troops. Most of the troops transferred this time were the main forces. Originally, Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang wanted to hand them over to local troops such as the garrison regiment, but the members of the garrison regiment were all locals, making it more difficult for them to leave.
In the end, there was no choice but to mobilize the main force. This suddenly made the generals in the Mawushan Military Division feel like they were straining their muscles and bones. Their morale was very low, and Li Yunlong had no intention of launching another Yangquan Battle.
Zhang Wanhe felt a little embarrassed when something like this happened. He used to come to the Mawushan Military Division at least once a month, but he didn't show up this month. Even when Xu Dalong sent the money he got from Guofu back to the Mawushan base area, he didn't have the nerve to come and ask for it.
Although Xu Dalong felt a little unhappy, he still sent a telegram to comfort Zhao Gang, Zhang Dabiao and others, saying that there were advantages to reducing the number of troops. There would be less pressure on material support and it would be easier to train with fewer people. He said that as long as the existing troops are well trained and have this strong backbone, there will be plenty of opportunities to expand again in the future.
The troops trained by the Mawushan Military Division are well-equipped, well-trained, and have strong combat effectiveness. After they reported to the new military region, they received unanimous praise from the leaders of the military region where they were located. Each military region also has a deeper understanding of the Mawushan Military Division. Understanding also adds to the admiration.
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After Yamashita Fengwen led the army into Myanmar, although he had not yet fought against Xu Dalong, he saw through Xu Dalong's intention to divide and encircle him, and directly led the main force of the coalition forces to retreat across the Panlong River, and chose favorable terrain to build fortifications. Putting on a posture of fighting a war of attrition, he knew that Xu Dalong was not an easy character, but a very difficult character.
Not only did the Japanese army have to invest a lot of troops on the domestic battlefield, but Southeast Asia was so big that it needed to invest troops everywhere, and the troops seemed to be stretched thin.
The Japanese army originally planned to occupy the entire territory of Myanmar with two divisions, and then leave one division to manage the troops and transfer troops to other battlefields. But now they were forced to mobilize troops from four divisions.
For the coalition forces led by Xu Dalong, they have plenty of time. Relying on Yunnan, the supply of materials is not a problem, and they can slowly compete with the Japanese army.
However, Yamashita Fengfumi did not have so much time, and he was not willing to spend so many troops here, so he had to find a way to make a quick victory and completely defeat the main force of the coalition forces.
Even if they cannot be eliminated, they must be driven back to the country, and then the troops can be transferred to other battlefields from here.
Yamashita Fengwen hoped that Xu Dalong could lead the main force of the coalition forces to fight him decisively. However, Xu Dalong only asked the troops to build fortifications based on favorable terrain, and the Japanese army had to carry out arduous offensive operations, which gave Yamashita Fengwen a very headache.
In order to achieve a quick victory, Yamashita Fengfumi formulated a battle plan. He saw that the defensive positions of the various coalition forces were arranged in sequence. He planned to concentrate his forces to break through from the middle first, then defend to the east, and concentrate the main force to first annihilate the coalition forces in the west, so as to achieve the effect of defeating them one by one.
He believed that as long as part of the main force of the coalition forces could be eliminated, the coalition forces would definitely retreat to the country.
Xu Dalong has been closely watching the actions of the Japanese army. After a large amount of intelligence analysis, he basically grasped Yamashita Fengwen's intentions.
Therefore, when the Japanese army launched an attack on the troops of the 330th Division guarding the center, Xu Dalong sent troops to support the 330th Division in the middle and at the same time sent troops to strengthen all defenses.
Seeing that his plan was seen through by Xu Dalong again, Yamashita Fengwen could only order his troops to launch a strong attack on the coalition's positions.
The coalition forces relied on solid defenses to resist resolutely, causing heavy casualties to the Japanese army.
Seeing that the situation on the front line was stable, Xu Dalong also seemed very relaxed. Apart from listening to the battle reports from the front line every morning, he basically didn't ask about the affairs of the coalition troops. He spent the whole day traveling around and enjoying himself.
In the headquarters of the coalition forces, there was an observation group from the US military observation group, a liaison group from the British army, and a liaison group from the Guo army. When they saw Xu Dalong so relaxed, their nervousness also eased. Regarding Xu Dalong's I deeply admire the conductor Ruoding.
Xu Dalong was very patient this time. He decided to fight the Japanese army for attrition. When the Japanese army could no longer bear the consumption and gave up the attack on the coalition forces, he would launch a counterattack.
Contrary to Xu Dalong's relaxed and comfortable mood, Yamashita Fengwen was anxious. He was eager for success and hoped that the coalition forces would come out to fight him.
But no matter what tricks he played or how he provoked Xu Dalong, just like Sima Yi did to Fang Geliang, he just ordered the troops to stick to their positions and not attack no matter how the Japanese army tempted them. Yamashita Fengwen was so exhausted that he had no temper at all.
After dinner that day, Long Guoyu and his wife came to Xu Dalong and Lin Xueying to play mahjong. This is how their evening life has been arranged recently.
At the mahjong table, Long Xiyu asked while counting cards: "Brother Dalong, we have been fighting the Japs here for almost two months, and the Japs can't hold on any longer. When will we start to counterattack?" ?”
Xu Dalong said: "It's almost time. The 100,000-strong army of the little devils is working with us, and the daily supply of supplies is enough for them. After a while, I plan to send people to attack their logistics supply lines, and then the little devils will have to Withdrew the troops.”
Xu Dalong threw the dice and then started to draw cards. After finishing the cards, he said: "Brother Guoyu, there is something I want to discuss with you."
Long Guoyu played a card and said, "If you have anything, just say it. As long as I can help, brother, I will do my best."
Xu Dalong said: "I plan to launch a counterattack against the Japanese army at the beginning of next month. However, our coalition troops have been fighting against the Japs these days. Although we have killed a large number of Japanese troops, our casualties are not small. If we launch a counterattack against the Japanese army, our troops will There are some shortcomings, please see if you can ask your father for instructions and mobilize some troops to participate in the counterattack."
Long Guoyu felt a little embarrassed because the Yunnan Army troops did not want to mix with the Guo Army troops. This time Long Guoyu had no choice but to lead the Sixth Division of the Yunnan Army to fight. If the Yunnan Army is allowed to send troops again, his father will definitely disagree.
He said: "If you say that other things may be fine, I'm afraid my father will not agree with this."
Xu Dalong said: "I also know that you are in trouble, but I want to talk about my thoughts. First of all, the Japanese army is gathering on the border of Yunnan, which is always a threat to Yunnan. If they can be driven away, it will definitely be beneficial to Yunnan. Secondly, Guofu The government has been thinking about your troops. Even if you are not transferred to northern Burma to participate in the war against Japan, Guofu will transfer you to other battlefields. In that case, you might as well fight along the border. An excuse for the military not to leave Yunnan.
Of course, fighting will definitely involve losses in terms of military expenditures and personnel. If the Yunnan Army can send troops, I will try to persuade the American Army Observation Group, the British Army, and the Guofu government to provide weapons. In addition to the above, if the Yunnan Army Being able to make great contributions in the war against Japan will also help improve the prestige of the Yunnan Army.
Taking all aspects into consideration, I feel that if the Yunnan Army can take the initiative to increase its troop strength, the gains will be greater than the losses. "
When Long Guoyu led his troops out this time, he also wanted to win a big victory and improve his status in the eyes of his father. He also knows that the coalition forces currently do not have an advantage in strength, and it is extremely difficult to achieve a great victory.
After hearing Xu Dalong's analysis, he was a little tempted. Basically he agreed with Xu Dalong's opinion and planned to have a good talk with his father when he went back.
But he knew his father well and knew that he was a very cautious person with a stubborn temperament and was not easily persuaded by others. He was not sure of persuading his father.
So he said: "Brother Dalong, do you think this is okay? You are recognized as a famous anti-Japanese general. Even my father has mentioned you before. You must be more effective than me. Let's go see my father together."
When Xu Dalong saw Long Guoyu spitting, at least there was hope for this matter.
He immediately said: "No problem. Tell me what the old man likes? I will prepare a generous gift in the next two days, and then we will go to see your father together."
Long Guoyu didn't know much about the Eighth Route Army before. After having more contact with Xu Dalong, his understanding of the Eighth Route Army increased.
He knew that Xu Dalong was short of money and could not buy any valuable gifts. He didn't want to embarrass Xu Dalong, and King Yunnan didn't lack anything.
So he said: "There is no need for gifts."
Xu Dalong said: "I am very poor, and it is true that I cannot give any decent gifts, but out of respect for the elders, I have to show it anyway. It is more important to love than to be polite."
Seeing that he was determined to do this, Long Guoyu stopped trying to dissuade him and said, "Okay then, just go ahead and prepare."
After Xu Dalong left, Long Guoyu thought about it. In order to take care of Xu Dalong's face, he asked his adjutant to buy an expensive gift. When he arrived in Kunming, he gave it to Xu Dalong, who would then give it to his father, the King of Yunnan.
Although Xu Dalong can often make so much money, he does not have any personal property. If he is asked to spend money to buy expensive gifts, he really does not have the ability.
The reason why Xu Dalong insisted on doing what he wanted to do was to show his respect for the King of Yunnan. He also knew that the King of Yunnan was very rich and did not value the gifts he gave him at all. He had already thought about preparing a special gift to give to the King of Yunnan.
After Xu Dalong returned to his residence, he asked Lin Xueying to prepare pen and paper, found a map of Yunnan, carefully marked it, and also wrote a document.
Xu Dalong was about to go to Kunming. Before leaving, he held a military meeting and explained his intention to go to Kunming. He specified that during his absence, the commander of the 338th Division, Guo Daming, would temporarily take over the command of the coalition forces.
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At this time, a simple military airport had been built in Laojie, and Xu Dalong, Long Guoyu and others flew to Kunming on a US military transport plane.
Long Guoyu sent a telegram to his father before setting off. When he heard that Xu Dalong was coming, the King of Yunnan met him at his official residence in Jiuhua Mountain.
King Yunnan is 56 years old. He is kind and friendly. He is wearing casual clothes today. If his identity were not known in advance, he would be no different from an ordinary old man.
Xu Dalong stepped forward, stood at attention and saluted respectfully, and said, "Hello, Sir Long."
The King of Yunnan looked Xu Dalong up and down and said: "You are Xu Dalong. I can't believe that the anti-Japanese hero who frightened the Japanese army is so young."
Xu Dalong said humbly: "Sir, you are so complimentary."
Long Guoyu took out the gift he had prepared for Xu Dalong and said, "Father, this is the gift Captain Xu prepared for you."
After Long Guoyu prepared the gift, he originally wanted to give it to Xu Dalong and ask him to hand it over to his father. Later, he was worried that Xu Dalong would not accept his kindness, so he simply sent it over in Xu Dalong's name.
Xu Dalong looked at Long Guoyu, who nodded slightly towards him.
The King of Yunnan saw that the gift was valuable, and he had no special feelings about such a gift. He nodded and asked the adjutant to put it away.
Xu Dalong knew that the next conversation would be very difficult. It was not easy to persuade the King of Yunnan to send troops. If Xu Dalong has enough benefits in his hands, it will be easy to handle. However, Xu Dalong could not give a large amount of equipment or military expenditures to the Yunnan King, so he had to find another way.
In order to gain the initiative, he first created a good atmosphere. He said, "Sir Long, I have prepared another gift for you, and I want to give it to you, sir."
The King of Yunnan had already heard from Long Guoyu that Xu Dalong came here to ask him to send troops. He had already made up his mind. No matter what Xu Dalong said, he would not send troops.
He knew that Xu Dalong wanted to please him by giving him a gift, so he said unequivocally: "I have accepted your gift, forget about the other gifts. If you have anything to say, just tell me."
Xu Dalong said: "Sir Long, I believe you will be interested in this gift from your humble position."
