All gods, the lord who started with the bright sword

Chapter 399, the prestigious Chen Hao
"Is this the end of the Fifteenth Army?"

"Yes, I heard that two thousand tons of napalm bombs were thrown, and the whole city was burned to ashes."

Received an affirmative answer from his subordinates, MacArthur was silent for a long time with his pipe in his mouth.

To be honest, it is not uncommon to use bombs to submerge the enemy. All the military powers in the European battlefield are fighting in this way.

Their American has continued this style from World War I.

But in the East Asian battlefield, such an extravagant style of play is rare, and the Sichuan Army is the first.

Why not before?
Because of a large amount of ammunition consumption, a strong industrial production capacity is required.

Only one country in East Asia, Japan, has achieved initial industrialization. It is still a latecomer among the industrialized powerhouses, with a weak foundation and unable to maintain huge consumption.

One of the most important reasons for the defeat of the Japanese Fifteenth Army was the weak industrial foundation that could not support high-strength and expendable weapons.

Otherwise, like the bear, a large number of T34 tanks are produced, and the quantity makes up for the quality.

Then use the huge number of armed troops to consume the enemy's elite.

It cannot be said to win, but it is still possible to maintain a balance of power.

Of course, weak technology and weapons are one generation behind the enemy, which is also a very important factor.

Lost air supremacy early, unable to block rivers and waterways, tank troops did not even have the ability to counter the enemy.

Even the unit firepower of the infantry is completely inferior.

Combining various factors, the Japanese army's defeat is inevitable.

It's just that the loss is as messy as it is now, which is beyond MacArthur's expectations.

Where did the tough Japanese army that scared the Netherlands away, beat the British army to the ground, and was forced to retreat to India?
Sweeping across Southeast Asia, where is the invincible power?
Why such a waste!

The Japanese army is a waste snack, what is it that I was once defeated by them?
MacArthur, who still wants to wash away his shame one day, is as disgusting as eating a fly.

With his eyes above the top, the rebellious MacArthur, holding a pipe in his hand, made a serious evaluation: "The Sichuan army will definitely be America's number one potential enemy in Southeast Asia and the Pacific strategy.

From now on, everything for the Sichuan Army must be done according to the highest standards.

One day if we meet on the battlefield, with the enemy's advanced weapon technology, our US military will face an unprecedented test. "

The colonel who reported his work had a look of surprise on his face.

As far as he knew, the Japanese army that had caused the commander to flee in embarrassment had never received such a high evaluation.

In the eyes of the commander, the Japanese army is just a villain.

America woke up as a sleeping lion, and the good times of the Japanese were over.

The recent naval battle of Midway undoubtedly confirmed the commander's prediction.

The Sichuan Army, with a mere number of less than [-], should not have such a high evaluation even if they defeated [-] Japanese troops.

After all, they are America, the most powerful industrial country in the world.

Thousands of aircraft and tanks are manufactured in batches, and ships are like dumplings. It is possible to recruit millions of troops, tens of millions.

A mouthful of saliva from one person can drown those thousands of people.

Although the colonel was puzzled, he did not dare to question their commander's prophecy. After all, MacArthur had a bad temper.

After recording the order, the colonel then reported the observation telegram of reporter Ma Dannuo.

"...The burning effect is excellent. The follow-up troops entered the battlefield to clean up. All the wooden buildings were burned to ashes, and the people in the air-raid shelter were not spared. So far, no survivors have been seen."

"Head Chen suggested that our army can follow their example in bombing Japan, but."

The colonel stopped suddenly, and stopped reading for a long time. MacArthur gave him a cold look: "What about the back?"

"Let's take a look, Commander."

With a pipe in his mouth, MacArthur unhappily took the telegram handed over by the colonel, and was furious after only one glance.

"Fake, how dare he threaten us?!"

The colonel also found it unbelievable, but the regional armed forces with thousands of people dared to threaten them with the United States.

Dazzled by victory, go crazy.

It is extremely rampant to think that you are invincible after destroying a Japanese [-]th Army.

When they are free, they have to teach this guy to be a man.

MacArthur bit his pipe into a deep tooth mark, and endured his displeasure and said, "Telegram to tell Stilwell that it's not time for a conflict with the Sichuan Army, and ask his subordinates to restrain themselves and stop making trouble."

"what?!"

The colonel suspected that he had heard it wrong. Could this be something their commanding officer could say?

MacArthur stared and said angrily: "Ah, what, don't hurry up!"

The new guy who came to report is really a waste snack, just follow the command of the commander, so there are so many problems.

MacArthur's Sichuan Army is still very afraid, not to mention anything else, just hang the Japanese Air Force to have complete air supremacy, which clearly proves its air force capabilities.

The Sichuan Army has unquestionable air supremacy, allowing any enemy to face them three points short.

Just being strong, there is no need to be too afraid.

The key person at the helm is a lunatic, who knows if provoking him will cause unpredictable consequences.

Before digging out their secrets, MacArthur didn't want to completely tear his face apart.

……

"The soldiers of the Fifteenth Army shed their blood for the empire. Let us observe a moment of silence for them."

After receiving the news, Terauchi Shouichi led the officers of the General Staff Office to mourn.

All with heavy hearts.

No unit at the division level has been wiped out in an organized way before, and this battle has set many records in a row.

The division level was wiped out, and the corps level was destroyed.

The numbers of the 56th Division, 33rd Division, and [-]th Division were all erased.

Only the 55th Division withdrew to Thailand and survived.

There are also records created: the number of people lost in a single battle is the largest, and only more than 10,000 people survived in a [-] army.

The number of senior officers lost in a single battle is the most, with two lieutenant generals, five major generals, and hundreds of rank and file officers.

The number of surrenders in a single battle is the most. Although the specific number cannot be counted, the number of surrenders is counted in tens of thousands.

A pessimistic estimate, the number of surrenders may be the sum of history.

Objectively speaking, the Fifteenth Army was almost wiped out, creating the biggest fiasco in history.

The number of enemies they face is estimated to be less than ten thousand.

Ten to one troop ratio, yet such a disastrous defeat, and the huge disparity in combat power between the two sides made them tremble even more.

What if the enemy continues to attack?
Who can stop the enemy's front?
During the days when Terauchi Shouichi was waiting for the news, his anxiety caused his hair to fall out in handfuls, and his whole body became much older.

In private high-level meetings, Terauchi Shouichi rarely appeared unable to control his emotions.

This battle can be regarded as a turning point in the Nanyang strategy.

Prior to this, their southern army had advanced by leaps and bounds to conquer the city, and they had the momentum to swallow the whole of South Asia.

The complete failure of Myanmar means that their power will not be exhausted and they will retreat.

After reaching the top, it's time to go downhill.

It can be compared with the Battle of Midway Island. The navy of the Empire of Japan no longer has an absolute advantage in the Pacific Ocean.

"Chen Hao has rejected our peace talks many times, and this time he burned the city in one fell swoop, which shows his determination."

"Gentlemen, is there any good way?"

Terauchi Shouichi asked for advice at a high-level meeting
Each of the generals was speechless, and answered with a straight face and silence.

There must be a good way to talk about it, now you can't win the fight, and if you don't agree with the peace, what else can you do?
Could it be that the Great Japanese Empire surrendered to them?
Absolutely impossible.

Under these circumstances, Terauchi Shouichi suddenly thought of that fellow Iida Shojiro, he must have anticipated the development of the situation, so he deliberately asked to be transferred back to China.

It was easy for Iida Shojiro to escape, and Mutaguchi Ren, who was killed, also blocked the gun for him.

The entire [-]th Army was wiped out.

If Sho Iida's cautious temper was used to control the [-]th Army, the current situation would definitely not happen, and tens of thousands of elites might be saved.

Damn bastard, the world has been favored by the emperor, and he didn't know how to serve the country and tried his best to protect himself.

Terauchi Shouyi completely ignored his hindsight.

At that time, who would have thought that the [-]th Army would be defeated so badly?
Iida Shojiro wanted to keep his troops down, but Terauchi Shouichi refused at all.

There is no regret medicine for him in the world.

……

"Chief, what is the old man's attitude?"

Du Luming was calling his background chief of staff and army commander-in-chief He Yingqing.

The two belong to the Whampoa family.

He Yingqing said on the phone: "The old man was very shocked and asked me repeatedly, is this the end of the Japanese [-]th Army?"

Du Luming was silent for a while: "Chief, after all, our expeditionary force was defeated by the enemy's [-]th Army..."

He can't say anything later.

Most of the [-] expeditionary troops assembled were elite troops, and [-] were lost in World War I, which did not cause much loss to the enemy.

As a result, someone integrated the remnants of their expeditionary force.

Step by step from weak to strong, and finally wiped out the Japanese [-]th Army with a force of less than [-] people.

There is about three times the gap between their central army and the Japanese army.

Compared with the newly emerging Sichuan Army Corps, it seems even more ashamed.

People are that group of people, why is the gap so big?

Well worth thinking about, reflecting on.

Many people say that the weapons of the Sichuan Army are good, and they attribute everything to foreign objects.

What is so risky is not that I am incompetent, but that objective conditions do not allow it.

But Dai Jianlan, who went to observe, didn't say that. According to his observation, the appearance of those soldiers had changed so much that they couldn't see their original appearance anymore.

They are brave and good at fighting, mastering combat skills proficiently, and fighting very desperately.

Even if you don't have such a good weapon, you will be a first-class elite.

Dai Suanlan believes that the people who lead them are different. The commander has an outstanding vision, formulates an excellent system and implements it, so that the Sichuan Army has come into being today.

It's just that such a system is not suitable for them, because the Central Army, which is full of corruption everywhere, cannot carry it out.

Du Luming's thoughts went astray, he came back to his senses and asked: "Chief, what kind of attitude should we have when we get along with them?"

The expeditionary army and the Sichuan army who occupied Longling in Tengchong faced each other across the Nu River.

They had thought of asking to return to their homeland before, but they hadn't had time to mention it.

Furthermore, with the opening of ships on the river, the two sides communicated more and more, and conflicts and differences inevitably appeared.

Many people who went to the other end of the mess were arrested for committing crimes.

The backstage of these people approached Du Luming, and he asked someone to talk to him, but the other party didn't show face, which made Du Luming very annoyed.

Chen Hao of the Sichuan Army got along well with Dai Jianlan, and even sent a batch of valuable equipment.

The trade between the two sides has also benefited Du Luming a lot.

Du Luming felt that this person would have the idea of ​​moving closer to the country, he... Anyway, it all depends on the attitude of the old man.

He Yingqing solemnly warned: "Remind you, don't provoke them. That man Chen Hao is a lunatic, and he even dared to fight against the United States. Stilwell was very annoyed."

Du Luming took a deep breath: "Ah, this is too arrogant!"

They ate American aid, wishing they could hug their thighs and call them daddy.

With the power of the Sichuan Army, they dared to provoke their beautiful fathers. I really don't know what to say about them.

He Yingqing said: "It's that crazy, but crazy people have their own rewards, let's not argue with them.

The old man tried to give way as much as possible. They agreed with them on the opening of trade and liberalization of population flow they asked for before, so don't deliberately make things difficult. "

"Yes, yes, I understand the Chief."

Du Luming waited for the other party to hang up the phone before putting down the phone.

He sighed in annoyance, and after reading it, it really changed.

The old man has to rely on the other party, so how dare he make trouble with the other party, it's best if nothing happens.

Previously, the army monopolized the traffic between the two sides, and their subordinates returned the industrial products sold by the Sichuan Army, easily earning several times the profit.

Officials naturally accounted for the majority, both up and down.

As a vested interest, Du Luming is unwilling to open up.

The products produced by the Sichuan Legion are all good things, the price is cheaper than foreign products, and they are very popular.

But since the above said, there are policies and countermeasures.

Du Luming planned to find a way to monopolize the traffic and collect the money by collecting tolls.

Anyway, it's theirs, not one less.

Du Luming could see the purpose of the Sichuan Legion's request for free population movement.

There is no doubt that the Sichuan army over there will become richer, and the attraction is not so strong, and there will definitely be a large number of dragging their families.

Because there are relatively few Chinese in Myanmar, the difficulty of recruiting suitable soldiers for the Sichuan Army will be easily solved.

The population represents the ability to expand the size of the army, and the wolf ambition of the Sichuan Army is clearly revealed.

Du Luming shook his head, forget it, why was he worried.

Now I have a headache, and it is also a headache for the Japanese. I heard that Thailand is desperately building fortifications, and I am afraid that the Sichuan Army will directly attack.

The size of the Sichuan Legion will expand, with a little more ambition...

Anyway, the old man will have a headache in the future, so he, Du Luming, will not wade into this muddy water.

At that time, I will think about changing my position, so I don't want to be neighbors with the Sichuan Army.

The upper echelon of the national government pondered the pros and cons, seeking personal self-interest, and chose to treat the victory of the Sichuan Army coldly.

No reporting, no commenting.

They can't control all their mouths.

The newspaper office fell into a carnival, and the headlines on the front page described it in a large space, for fear that people would not know.

With the report of the victory, the name of the Sichuan Army once again resounded across the country.

Let everyone know that there was such a force on an expedition abroad, which defeated the Japanese army and achieved an unprecedented victory.

The Sichuan Legion has become a term of victory among the people.

People took to the streets and alleys to celebrate, and said the first sentence: "You know, the Sichuan army who went abroad won the battle and burned the little devil to ashes."

"I know, I heard that tens of thousands of prisoners have been captured, and the little devil is scared to pee."

With the spread of various deeds, the prestige of the Sichuan Army has been improved to a higher level.

It laid the foundation for attracting people to migrate to Myanmar in the future.

(End of this chapter)