Age of Rebirth

The first thousand and 120 chapters three Alexander is gone

June 23 was suspected to be an unforgettable day for Alexander, the commander-in-chief of the British Indochina Peninsula. On this day, he personally came to the outskirts of Myitkyina to meet his troops. After going through all kinds of hardships, he finally retreated safely to Myitkyina.

For this hard-won welcome, he prepared a passionate speech to encourage and comfort the soldiers who had gone through a hard journey. This is his greatest asset in Southeast Asia, and no kind of etiquette can be used too much. Besides, His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief still felt a tinge of guilt in his heart. When the army was in danger, as the supreme commander, he was not with the soldiers. Thinking of this, Alexander felt somewhat uncomfortable.

On the other hand, in Alexander's heart, he was worried about Tang Qiuli, and he had already made a decision. He didn't want to stay in Myanmar for a day. After three days of rest in Myitkyina, he immediately withdrew to India and let the treacherous Tang Qiuli, let's face the ferocious attack of hundreds of thousands of Japanese alone. When the Chinese and Japanese are defeated in the Indochina Peninsula, it will be time for him to lead the army of the British Empire and return.

The military flag finally floated in front of his eyes. The first thing Alexander saw was the exhausted, dusty, gray-faced chief of staff, Major General Francis, and dozens of ragged and scarred officers. He stretched out his hand enthusiastically, and said loudly: "My dearest Francis, you have created a miracle! Surrounded by the Japanese, you were able to lead the soldiers to Myitkyina safely, and you are the greatest contributor!" [

Your Excellency the Commander’s enthusiasm did not receive a response. Francis, including those officers, stared blankly at the commander-in-chief with a dead man’s lifeless eyes. Daringly, Francis wandered to Myitkyina like a walking dead and sleepwalking. Along the way, without even thinking about it, I sent a telegram to Alexander.

Looking at Alexander, Francis' ashen-like eyes changed a bit, and he walked up to him with heavy steps, "Report to Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, Major General Francis, Chief of Staff of the British Army in Indochina, led more than [-] soldiers People, report to the Commander-in-Chief, please give instructions!" Francis' tone and tone were lifeless, as if he had just crawled out of a pile of dead people, and he felt goosebumps all over his body.

Alexander took a few steps back and asked in disbelief: "Francis, what are you talking about? More than 20 people? On the banks of the Yindun River, when our air force was covering the retreat, didn't there still be more than [-] soldiers?" Francis just Shaking his head, he refused to say another word. He didn't ask Francis again, but rushed up a small hill at a speed that young people couldn't match.

At this time, the morning sun was rising, and the wild mist was dispersed by the sun, and everything under the hill was clearly visible. The British soldiers, who had no formation at all, supported each other, staggered and walked from them exhausted. Before the eyes of the commander-in-chief, walking mechanically towards Myitkyina like a walking corpse.

The difference between tens of thousands of people and more than 10 people can be seen at a glance by anyone unless they are blind. Alexander's eyes flickered with gold stars, and he was dizzy for a while. At that time, he passed out and followed his guards and staff officers. The officer got into the car and drove towards the city of Myitkyina, where the field hospital of the Independent Division was galloping.

Alexander was on the hospital bed. After listening to the somewhat angry chief of staff, the whole story reported by Francis, Francis' dry voice had stopped. Alexander seemed to have not reacted yet, staring at the white and dazzling ceiling lazily, saying a word Not to mention, he has nothing to say.

More than 40 troops finally arrived in Myitkyina, but there were more than 3 people, not even one-tenth. He lost his last bit of property and lost all the capital to gain a foothold in the Indochina Peninsula. Not knowing what pain and sorrow are, it is strange to say that Alexander did not really hate the Japanese who slaughtered hundreds of thousands of his soldiers.

On the contrary, he hated Tang Qiuli to the bone. Maybe it was the resentment towards Tang Qiuli who refused to save him, or maybe it was the long-standing contempt for the Chinese. In front of the Chinese, the British gentleman lost all his trousers, but But he did nothing, seeing the ending happen, a kind of resentment turned from embarrassment into anger. In fact, even if the independent division really made a huge sacrifice to save the British from Mandalay, Alexander would not treat Tang Qiu in his heart. Instead of being grateful, I think that this is a matter of course.

This is really a strange logic. Could it be that the huge failure caused a serious distortion in the heart of this British man, instead of hating his own enemies, he developed hatred towards the Chinese who have been calculating. It is really unreasonable, Tang Qiu It was precisely because Li saw this in Alexander that he stood on the sidelines.

Three days later, on June 26, 3, Lieutenant General Alexander, the commander-in-chief of the British troops stationed in Indochina and Burma, brought with him more than [-] soldiers who had lost all their vigor and spirit. , left Myitkyina, headed towards the Hukang River Valley, and continued to move to India.

Before leaving, Chu Ziye, commander of the Sixth Brigade of the Corps directly under the Independent Division and the garrison commander of Myitkyina, on behalf of the division commander Tang Qiuli, went to the outskirts of Myitkyina to see him off. In order to express his concern for the allies, the logistics department of the Independent Division presented a large number of The supplies and supplies of the poor were given to the British who lost all their belongings and left only a pair of underpants to show their concern.

For this move, Chu Ziye was very reluctant and thought it was unnecessary. He complained to his teacher Tang Qiuli on the phone, "Master, when I see the British, I don't get angry. This is What kind of fucking army, more than 40 people, full of guns, and not bad equipment, they are beaten like this, and the little devil's fur is not even hurt, what a shame!"

On the phone, Tang Qiuli said to Chu Ziye: "Midnight, a gentleman breaks friendship and doesn't speak ill. Besides, the British are not useless at all. After all, they slowed down the speed of the Japanese army's advance. What's more, they You also gave us the entire Indochina Peninsula, which means that it is reasonable, so you can work hard and go on my behalf!"

I don't know what kind of psychology Tang Qiuli had. Anyway, when Chu Ziye gave the supplies and supplies to the British, Alexander didn't react at all. He just gave Chu Ziye a cold look. Chief of Staff Francis expressed his gratitude enthusiastically.

Watching the British gradually disappear into the mountains of northern Burma, Chu Ziye muttered viciously, "Damn, what a bad look on your face, use it against the little devil? There are so many good things, it's better to feed them to dogs!" "It was what happened later that made all the generals of the independent division who were puzzled by Tang Qiuli's move gain some insight.

Reporters from many domestic newspapers, including foreign reporters stationed in China, came to the scene in person and witnessed the Chinese Army's deep friendship with the Allied Forces. They faithfully recorded this with their cameras and pens. What happened in Myitkyina, within a few days, various newspapers reported the aid of the Independent Division to the Allied Forces with large articles.

Including the "New York Times" in the United States, many influential foreign newspapers also reported on the incident, with large photos. The deputy commander of the Independent Division and the head of the Northeast Tingjin Command far away from the front line in Jinzhou, Northeast China Commanding Lieutenant General Liu Tiehan, while reading the newspaper, he said meaningfully to Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe, "Yuhe, the master's hand is quite beautiful. The British have suffered from being dumb and have grasped everything. No, it is still in the outside world, publicizing the reputation of our independent teacher, Gao!"

Alexander is gone, leaving with his remnants and defeated generals, which means that the power of the British has completely faded out of the Indochina Peninsula, and the history of monopolizing this rich land for nearly a hundred years is over. The British Empire has lost its colonies in Southeast Asia. After Alexander left, he never returned to the Indochina Peninsula. He had no capital, and Tang Qiuli did not give him such an opportunity. Since then, the British general known as the Supreme Emperor of the Indochina Peninsula has gradually become popular in people's eyes and hearts. Forgotten and eventually disappeared.

Tang Qiuli used his unparalleled strategy to turn the history of Indochina Peninsula to a new page. From then on, this piece of land was dominated by the Chinese, and the battlefield with the Japanese was the first in several centuries. , This piece of land that was separated from the territory of China returns again, which is the end of an era. [

Just when Alexander left Myitkyina with great sadness and melancholy, on the only way for the British army, Tang Qiuli took Shanhu and a dozen special guards on a hillside, far away. Looking at the lifeless and procrastinating British troops marching, the cool morning breeze, with a strong smell unique to northern Myanmar, brushed over his black and white hair.

Shanhu, who was beside Tang Qiuli, noticed that the teacher's eyes contained extremely complex emotions, including coldness, contempt, and even a trace of pity. Shanhu had personally experienced everything that happened in the Burmese campaign. The ending of the almost complete annihilation of the army made Shanhu not understand, but was shocked at the same time.

More than 40 people were wiped out in just seven or eight days. What kind of army is this? The masterpiece, borrowing the hands of the Japanese, completely wiped out more than 40 British troops. Shan Hu found it incredible when he thought about it.

Tang Qiuli withdrew his gaze, saw the confusion and sigh in Shanhu's eyes, and said somewhat disinterestedly, "Huzi, am I very cold, after all, I have hundreds of thousands of lives!"

Shan Hu shook his head and replied: "Xiaoqiu, I don't know the truth, I only know that everything you do is for the brothers of our independent division, for the Chinese people!"

Tang Qiuli laughed and said: "The British are gone, it's time to deal with the Japanese. That Commander Ito will definitely not be willing to be lonely." Amidst the laughter, several cars sped away and set off a road. soot.

(To be continued)

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