"Commander Sun, is this information about Japanese troop movements true?"
After clearing his voice, Chen Cheng turned to look at Sun Liren. It was so important that he had to confirm it again and again.
"Reporting to the commander, the Japanese 54th Division has approached Lashio, followed by the 55th Division, the 49th Division and the 72nd Independent Mixed Brigade. They have all arrived in the Kazan area north of Mandalay and are heading to Hsipaw in batches. , Meng Ya."
"This is the result of joint investigation by our reconnaissance force and the US military intelligence department. We haven't had time to report it yet. It is conservatively estimated that there are no less than 50,000 Japs coming this time."
Wow…
Sun Liren's words were shocking. After hearing the news, all the officers showed expressions of disbelief. Who could have expected that the Japanese, who had just suffered a defeat, would move so quickly.
Liao Mingyu rubbed his chin and thought to himself that most of these Japanese troops should have been moving to northern Burma before the end of the Myitkyina battle in an attempt to support the five divisions trapped in Myitkyina. However, the little devil did not expect that this battle would end. So fast.
However, I have to admire Sun Liren in terms of intelligence. Apart from knowing that a large Japanese army was coming, he didn't know the rest of the detailed information at all. It seems that after returning home, he will have to supervise Yu Sifan and the others to do their intelligence work well.
"So Myanmar will have to send a lot of people."
"There are several armies over there now. Do we need additional reinforcements?"
"What do you mean!? Let our Indian troops stand in front, and you bastards just watch the show from behind? Why?"
"Who the hell is watching the show in the back!? Didn't our 71st Army contribute?"
"You should also try it..."
"Go ahead, we've lost more than half of our division, and we haven't replenished it yet!"
…
The conference room suddenly became noisy. The officers of each unit were so noisy that they were furiously discussing the next direction of action. However, it was obvious that most of them did not want to go to the woods in Myanmar.
"Oh my God, Sun, look what they are doing..." Stilwell looked at the scene in front of him sadly. He really couldn't understand why these Chinese people were taunting each other like enemies.
Sun Liren shook his head and smiled bitterly. This situation is very common in the national army where factions are fierce. Everyone wants to preserve their strength, but there are too few people who are willing to stand up and face it actively.
"Okay! Stop arguing! How can you behave like a common citizen?!"
Wei Lihuang knocked on the table and shouted impatiently:
"The war has reached this point, who can survive alone? Since none of you are willing to go abroad to fight, then let me take command!"
Wei Lihuang's impassioned words made the conference room quiet again, but there were still many people who were looking at his nose and mouth, and did not make any comments based on their own calculations.
"Commander of the Guard, please calm down. The Japanese will not be able to survive our troops stationed in India in Myanmar. Western Yunnan only needs to provide us with logistical support." At this time, Sun Liren stood up.
It is better to ask for help than to ask for yourself. Besides, even if those guys who fight against the five scums go to Myanmar, they may not be able to perform well. Instead, it is better to fight the war according to the current situation.
"General Sun, there are still hundreds of thousands of troops in western Yunnan. Don't be anxious. You should prepare to retreat." Chen Cheng raised his hand to tell him not to be so excited.
"But..." Sun Liren still wanted to explain.
"There is nothing better. The troops stationed in India will return to China for preparations. This is what the head of state has warned many times. Just obey the order!"
Chen Cheng's attitude became slightly more serious, indicating that there was no need to discuss this matter. Guju
The tens of thousands of people in the New First Army and the New Sixth Army were trained by the Yankees. The weapons and equipment in their hands are the best in the country. The heavy artillery and heavy armor troops can be said to be arrogant. There is no reason for Chiang Kai-shek to have such an elite force. Not held in hand.
Although he was unwilling to do so, Sun Liren also understood that the head of state's suspicion had recurred.
In the past year or so, because all the troops were in India, the one in Chongqing had almost no control over them. Moreover, as he got closer to the Americans, the other party gradually lost trust.
Chiang Kai-shek's heart ached. The troops stationed in India are not cannon fodder. Instead of letting them continue to be wasted on the battlefield in Myanmar, it is better to transfer them back to China as soon as possible to reorganize them and increase their control over this force, otherwise they will lead the Americans astray. It will be troublesome later.
"Okay, your western Yunnan side will dispatch two armies to Burma to take over the vacancies of General Sun and others. As for the 88th Army..."
"Sir Chen, I very much agree with the head of state's transfer order. However, our army's position is too far forward. The top priority should be to solve the Japanese counterattack first to ensure that there are no problems with the international aid line before deciding on other matters. Otherwise, there will be problems with the China-India Highway." If the problem is solved, our efforts over the past two years will be in vain.”
Liao Mingyu quickly jumped out to express his attitude. If he didn't say a few words and he was transferred back, he would be holding his second brother in his hands and "playing the game".
"Well...what you said makes some sense, but..."
Chen Cheng hesitated. Indeed, as the former said, the position of the New 88th Army was opposite the Japanese. If the whole body was mobilized, it could not be withdrawn just by withdrawing.
But similarly, he knew the situation of the 88th Army...or the Honorable Third Division to a certain extent. Just like the army stationed in India, it was first-rate in terms of combat effectiveness and equipment.
Although it is not clear how Liao Mingyu turned a group of cannon fodder into elites, Chiang Kai-shek was still uneasy about leaving this unit alone abroad for a long time. At the same time, his attitude towards the former was hesitant, giving him great privileges but not fully trusting him. .
"Let's do this. Your 88th Army will be responsible for the defense of Lashio for the time being. You will withdraw from Myanmar after the support troops arrive. I will make detailed arrangements later, but... don't make it difficult for me in front of the head of state."
In the end, Chen Cheng made a decision. He could still figure out what was important now. I believe it would not be a big problem when he explained it to the head of state.
"Yes! After completing the mission, I will definitely obey the superior's arrangements and will never embarrass the superior!"
Now he couldn't control so much. Liao Mingyu quickly stood at attention and agreed, while making a complacent appearance.
Having said that, who can say for sure what will happen next? Anyway, as long as you are in Myanmar. As the old saying goes, military orders abroad will be subject to certain restrictions. Once I have established a base, it will no longer be controllable by others.
"okay!"
Chen Cheng couldn't help laughing and said, the more he looked at Liao Mingyu, the more he liked him. Who wouldn't like a capable and well-spoken subordinate? If this kid continues to develop like this, he will definitely be a good person among people, and he will definitely have a place in his "civil engineering department".
The meeting has basically been finalized here. Except for the 88th Army that will continue to stay in Burma to defend the Japanese, the 38th Division of the New First Army will temporarily stay to cooperate with the operation, but other units will have to withdraw to Kunming for reorganization.
All senior military officers stationed in India also had to be transferred back to China for other arrangements. This result also brought some regrets to Sun Liren, who wanted to continue to fight on the battlefield.
In addition, the Western Yunnan Expeditionary Force dispatched two armies to support northern Myanmar, but there was a problem as to which general would lead the army out of Myanmar.
A few old scoundrels pushed and pushed, and the reasons were all kinds of strange, such as too many troops with too many losses, too many recruits and lack of combat experience... In the final analysis, it boiled down to one sentence, whoever is happy to go, I won't go anyway.
In the end, another stupid young man, Yu Xiaoqing, stepped forward to take the lead, and this ended the farce.
Stilwell was helpless. The Chinese were determined to withdraw their troops. Command power is simple to say. When times are good, the troops are at your disposal, but if they really don't want to continue investing, you can't change anything.
Fortunately, there are still some troops left in Myanmar. It seems that the president has to put pressure on their head of state. It is best to give himself clear command and dispatch authority, otherwise he will be too controlled by others.
Thinking of this, Stilwell couldn't help but look at the mysterious young man. Judging from the current situation, his personal ability and military exploits were higher than that of Sun Liren, and he might be another target to win over...
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