The commander of the Fifth Division was very unlucky. An aerial bomb fell less than 1 meter away from him. The violent explosion sent him directly back to his hometown. The Japanese troops on the hill basically lost their combat effectiveness.
Long Guoyu commanded the Yunnan Army troops to swarm forward and completely annihilated the division headquarters of the Japanese Fifth Division and its directly affiliated teams.
Long Guoyu was overjoyed when he saw the command sword of the commander of the Japanese Fifth Division, and immediately reported the news to Xu Dalong.
Xu Dalong also immediately informed the various coalition forces of the good news. When the coalition forces heard that the Japanese command structure had been destroyed, they became more confident.
Seeing that the Yunnan Army troops had achieved their first success, they were not to be outdone and launched a fierce attack on the Japanese troops surrounded by them.
Yamashita Fengwen was anxious, but facing the surging water of Panlong River, he looked at the river and sighed, unable to help.
After a day and night of fierce fighting, the coalition forces annihilated 21,400 men of the Japanese Fifth Division at the cost of 9,100 casualties, achieving their first major victory on the battlefield in Southeast Asia.
Yamashita ordered the independent mixed second brigade to retreat toward Yangon. The US bombers pursued them again. The Japanese army lost troops and fled in a panic.
When the coalition troops advanced to the Panlong River, Xu Dalong ordered to stop the pursuit, ending the campaign in northern Myanmar.
The entire northern Burma campaign lasted two months, annihilating more than 31,000 Japanese troops, including the Fifth Division, and achieving an unprecedented victory on the battlefield in Southeast Asia.
Since the outbreak of the Pacific War, in the entire Southeast Asian battlefield, the Japanese army can be said to have defeated the American and British coalition forces with overwhelming force. Even the Yuanzheng Army's troops suffered heavy casualties and had extremely low morale.
This great victory came just in time, which greatly inspired the fighting spirit of the anti-Japanese armed forces and boosted the morale of the officers and soldiers. The American army, the British army and the Guofu government were all very satisfied. The major media in various countries in the world's anti-Japanese camp reported on this great victory, and the reputation of Xu Dalong and others became even louder.
After the Battle of Northern Burma, the Japanese army left only one division of troops to control Yangon City, and the main forces in the area south of Yangon City retreated to Malaysia. The coalition troops built strong defenses on the Panlong River to confront the Japanese army.
So far, the situation in Myanmar has stabilized relatively.
It was no longer meaningful for Xu Dalong to continue to stay in the coalition forces, so he submitted his resignation.
Guofu designated Guo Daming, commander of the 338th Division, to take over the command of the coalition forces. Xu Dalong took Wei Monk and others on the way back to the Mawu Mountain base.
Before Xu Dalong left, generals from various coalition forces and members of the British and American military observation and liaison groups came to see Xu Dalong off. They gave Xu Dalong many gifts in their own name and said goodbye to him reluctantly.
Long Guoyu personally accompanied Xu Dalong to Kunming, where he warmly entertained Xu Dalong and the special operations team members.
Due to the excellent performance of the Yunnan Army's troops in the Battle of Northern Burma this time, their reputation was greatly improved. The King of Yunnan was very satisfied and specially held a family banquet in honor of Xu Dalong.
He asked Xu Dalong to stay in Kunming for a few more days and let him teach the generals of the Yunnan Army the strategies and tactics of fighting the Japanese army in conjunction with the Northern Burma Campaign.
Xu Dalong agreed wholeheartedly, and spent a whole day describing the strategies and tactics of the war against Japan to the generals of the Yunnan Army based on his previous battles against Japan, especially this time in the Battle of Northern Burma, and won the generals of the Yunnan Army. unanimously praised.
Before leaving, Xu Dalong handed over relevant information about several other important mineral deposits in Yunnan to the King of Yunnan. The King of Yunnan was very happy and gave Xu Dalong 100,000 yuan to express his gratitude.
While Xu Dalong was in Kunming, Long Guoyu's sister Long Guobi was always with Xu Dalong, busy in front of him.
On this day, Long Guoyu hosted a banquet in his home to entertain Xu Dalong, and Long Guobi came over again.
While eating, Long Guobi touched Long Guoyu's waist with his hand. Long Guoyu understood and said to Xu Dalong: "Brother Dalong, my sister has graduated from college and is very interested in your guerrillas. She also has her Some of my classmates want to follow you to your base area to participate in anti-Japanese activities."
When Xu Dalong came to Kunming this time, he really wanted to recruit a group of young students for the base area. He told Long Geyu about this and asked him for help.
But he didn't expect that the precious daughter of the King of Yunnan would be willing to follow him to Mawu Mountain.
Xu Dalong said: "Miss Long has anti-Japanese enthusiasm, and of course I welcome her with both hands. However, the climate in the northwest is harsh, which is very different from the climate here in Kunming. I'm afraid it will be difficult for Miss Long to adapt there.
Miss Long has a patriotic heart, which I appreciate very much. You can still participate in the anti-Japanese work if you stay in Kunming, so it is fine if you have this heart. It is better to stay in Kunming. "
Long Guobi is a strong and smart girl. When Xu Dalong said this, she was obviously rejecting herself.
She immediately refuted Xu Dalong and said: "Mr. Xu, what you said makes no sense. The climate in your base area is different from that in Kunming. This is indeed a fact. But why do you want to recruit other young students from Kunming? What about your place? Could it be that they can adapt to the climate there, but I can’t? You are clearly looking down on people."
Xu Dalong was speechless by her. To be honest, he really admired Miss Long's character of daring to love and hate. From a selfish point of view, he also hopes that Miss Long can follow him to the base area. With her status, he can get a lot of help from Yunnan.
But he couldn't do this. Long Guobi's identity was special after all. He believed that the Yunnan Wang couple would not be willing to let their precious daughter stay away from home. Especially since the Mawushan base area was behind enemy lines, her parents would definitely not be relieved.
Xu Dalong couldn't find a suitable reason to reject her for a while, so he didn't mention the matter for the time being and wanted Long Guoyu to persuade Long Guobi.
After Long Guobi left, Xu Dalong said: "Second Master Long, I really appreciate Miss Long's patriotic enthusiasm, but after all, we are behind enemy lines, so we shouldn't let her go. I ask you to do this." Work."
Long Guoyu knew his sister too well and knew that she was a very independent girl.
He smiled bitterly and said: "Brother Dalong, I can't persuade my sister Sachiko. I'll go find my father and mother and let them stop this matter. I can't guarantee that they can persuade me. Dear sister, if she really wants to go to your base with you, you must protect her."
When Xu Dalong heard what Long Guoyu said, he also felt that this matter was a bit difficult to handle. After thinking for a while, he said: "Second Master Long, why don't I leave Kunming tonight."
Long Guoyu also thought this was a solution, so he immediately arranged a vehicle to send Xu Dalong and others to leave Kunming overnight.
The next day Long Guobi heard that Xu Dalong and others had left. She said angrily: "This Xu Dalong is really a bastard. What kind of anti-Japanese hero? He is just a coward and a deserter. Huh, Xu Dalong, wait for me, sooner or later you will give up." You have seen how powerful I am."
Long Guoyu then arranged for a vehicle to take Xu Dalong and the others to Chongqing.
In Chongqing, Xu Dalong received the rewards promised by Guofu and the British and American troops from the Military Command. After a long march, he finally returned to the Mawu Mountain base after a long absence.
Zhao Gang, Zhang Dabiao, Wang Limin, Li Yunlong and others warmly welcomed Xu Dalong and others.
The commander, chief of staff and Zhang Wanhe heard that Xu Dalong was back and immediately flew to the Mawushan base to meet Xu Dalong.
Xu Dalong, Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang and others came to the airport to greet the commander and the others. When I saw them getting off the plane, I immediately went to greet them.
The commander admired Xu Dalong, his confidant and general, very much. He hadn't seen Xu Dalong for a while, and he really missed him.
Seeing Xu Dalong, he said cordially: "Xu Dalong, you did a great job in Burma this time, and you gave our Eighth Route Army and our Taiyue Military Region a good face. The superior leaders are also very satisfied with your trip to Burma, and asked me to convey it to them Kudos to you.”
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Xu Dalong said sincerely: "Thank you for your concern, Commander. Commander, the reason why we were able to achieve a great victory in northern Myanmar this time was thanks to your reminder in advance. It was based on your reminder that we adjusted our strategic layout and proactively relied on They used strong fortifications to compete with the Japanese army, and finally took advantage of the lack of logistical supplies of the Japanese army to force the Japanese army to retreat, thereby further achieving a great victory in northern Burma."
Xu Dalong has outstanding military exploits and is never greedy for merit. Which leader wouldn't like such a subordinate.
The chief of staff was also very satisfied with Xu Dalong's performance and congratulated Xu Dalong.
Zhang Wanhe was a little embarrassed when he saw Xu Dalong, and he said first: "Brother Dalong, you have worked hard this time, and I would like to express my gratitude to you on behalf of the logistics department.
Let’s talk it over first, I’m here specifically to visit you, Brother Dalong, and I promise that I will never ask you for the trophies I brought back this time. "
Xu Dalong believed that what Zhang Wanhe said this time was sincere. He said sincerely: "Thank you, Minister Zhang, for caring about me, my brother. You are here this time, let's have a drink."
Zhang Wanhe saw Xu Dalong accepting his kindness, and he said happily: "Okay, this time we will not return until we get drunk."
Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang felt a little unhappy when they saw Zhang Wanhe. After hearing his statement, their favorable impression of him increased a lot.
Li Yunlong also took the initiative and said: "If you have this attitude, Lao Zhang, you are welcome to come to our Mawu Mountain more often in the future. I guarantee that we will serve you with good wine and good food."
Zhang Wanhe said with a smile: "Li Yunlong, don't always look at people through the cracks in the door and look down on them, as if I just came to beat the autumn wind. Dalong is my good brother. He has returned from an expedition. I I must catch the wind for him."
Everyone was chatting and laughing, and took the car back to the military division headquarters.
The commander and chief of staff were worried that Xu Dalong had opinions about the transfer of 40,000 main troops from the Mawushan base area, so they talked to him specifically.
Xu Dalong said sincerely: "We are all the Eighth Route Army. We don't need to distinguish each other. We should support each other. The Mawushan base area has also received the support of the brother troops, especially the superior leaders, and it has developed today. Please rest assured, chief, we will not Therefore, I carry ideological baggage.”
The commander admired Xu Dalong's attitude very much. As a commander of the Eighth Route Army, he should have an overall view and be upright. Only in this way can the Eighth Route Army grow stronger and finally defeat the Japanese.
Then the commander asked Xu Dalong to make a report specifically introducing the entire process of his Burma campaign.
The commander and chief of staff also attended the briefing.
Zhang Wanhe knew that Xu Dalong had brought back a large amount of funds this time. To be honest, his heart was really itchy. But he couldn't break his promise and had to be responsible for what he said, so he suppressed his inner impulse and did not ask for money.
Xu Dalong knew the discipline of the Eighth Route Army, and he also knew that part of the money brought back this time should still be handed over to his superiors. But he took into account the mood of the officers and soldiers of the Mawushan Military Division. They had already sent someone, and if they paid again, they might have objections, so this time he did not say anything and handed all the money he brought back to Zhao Gang.
After the commander, chief of staff, Zhang Wanhe and others left, Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang and Xu Dalong discussed it and felt that the money Xu Dalong brought back this time was too much, so they decided to take out 200,000 yuan and give it to Zhang Wanhe respectively. Commander Hehe sent it over.
The main troops of 12 regiments were transferred away, which affected the combat effectiveness of the Mawushan Military Division troops to a certain extent. Xu Dalong, Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang and others discussed not to continue to expand and to pay close attention to the education and training of the existing troops. Therefore, they formulated a three-month military training activity, with Zhang Dabiao in charge.
On this day, Xu Dalong attended the regular meeting every morning. As soon as Li Yunlong entered the door, he said excitedly: "Brother Dalong, your sister-in-law is here, and our old Li is going to be a father."
It turned out that Li Xiuqin felt a little unwell yesterday, so she went to the field hospital. After examination, she found out that she was pregnant, and told Li Yunlong that night.
Li Yunlong was so happy that he couldn't sleep well all night. He had dark circles under his eyes early in the morning and hurriedly told everyone the good news.
Zhao Gang said happily: "Congratulations, Lao Li, you are the first person in our independent group to have a child. We have a successor in the war of resistance against the Japanese."
Xu Dalong smiled and said: "Commissioner Zheng, it won't take that long to fight the Japanese. In a few years, the little Japanese will be beaten away. Children, this generation will definitely live a good life."
Li Yunlong said: "Brother Dalong is right. If our generation can't defeat the little devils, then our lives will be in vain."
Zhang Dabiao asked: "Commander, is your sister-in-law pregnant with a son or a daughter?"
Li Yunlong said: "Zhang Dabiao, aren't you talking nonsense? You will definitely have a son."
Zhao Gang smiled and said: "Old Li, what you said is not scientific. Although you, Old Li, are a man, you might give birth to a girl."
Li Yunlong said: "Old Zhao, and you Zhang Dabiao, why are you so annoying to me today when I hear you talk? Who is our old Li? The child born is definitely a son.
Let me tell you, Xiuqin's aunt has already given birth to three sons. Based on her experience, she can tell at a glance that Xiuqin is definitely pregnant with a son. "
