Age of Rebirth

Liu Xinlan's answer was concise and to the point. In a few words, she explained all the situation clearly. Moreover, after receiving the telegram and without any instructions from her superiors, she clarified all possible problems that might arise. This is a very A competent staff officer, no wonder the teacher put her by his side, Zhao Yuhe looked at the beautiful Liu Xinlan with admiration.

Seeing that Tang Qiuli was still in deep thought, Tang Qiusheng said, "Commander Liu, order Wen Rongcai, Commander of the Northern Burmese Border Garrison Command, to immediately verify the authenticity of the information, and order Yu Deshui, the director of the intelligence department, to provide relevant information. , whether our patrol team was attacked by unidentified armed forces, and it was misjudged that it was an attack by the British and Indian troops!"

Tang Qiuli shook his head slowly, and said, "Brother Qiusheng, I think that Wen Rongcai's telegram is telling the truth. In the Hukang River area, Chutian's special operations detachment chased after the Japanese soldiers who harassed our logistics supply line. When I formed an army, I wiped out all the bandits in that area, and Chu Tian reported it to me!"

"Therefore, only the British and Indian troops dared to attack the patrol team of our border post. Moreover, the five patrol teams lost contact on the same day, which further proves the authenticity of Wen Rongcai's intelligence. It is very likely that they were attacked The sudden attack of the British and Indian troops killed all but one patrol, which sounded the alarm."

"Also, we publicly shot 47 British spies and made Churchill lose face in the world. The possibility of the British taking a risk is not ruled out. The Indochina Peninsula is confident," Tang Qiuli said, and everyone stopped arguing about the authenticity of the information. [

As the teacher, Tang Qiuli had already made a judgment, that is, set a general policy, and everyone looked at him, waiting for his decision.To take the next step in concrete action.

To be honest, Tang Qiuli is a little upset right now, and at the same time he was surprised that the British suddenly came out with such a trick.He was also faintly worried that he would distract himself from the European battlefield, or even a secret visit to Germany. Hitler's matter was much more important than the British's sudden attack on northern Myanmar.

Also, the attitude of the Americans is beyond his comprehension.Logically speaking, MacArthur spent so much effort, tricks, tricks, and tricks to come up with a "Tiger Shark Action Plan" aimed at targeting the Japanese army under Ito's command in Singapore. Are you not afraid that the British will spoil their good deeds?

Without the support of the Americans, would the British have the ability and confidence to launch such an attack?But when the situation came up, why didn't the Americans stop it? What kind of conspiracy is there?chaos.Tang Qiuli's mind was indeed a little messy, mainly because he couldn't see through the thoughts of the Americans, and his biggest worry was that because of this sudden situation, the Japanese and the Americans would not be able to fight.

Tang Qiuli did not speak, and everyone waited quietly. He felt the atmosphere was a bit dignified, and said with a smile: "I'm sorry, I wanted to spend it once. To clean up Yuhe, but the British made trouble, Brother Qiusheng planned to fight Qiufeng , It’s also a mess, let’s put this account on the British, go to the war room and study the countermeasures.”

When everyone arrived in the war room, Colonel Ge Zhenzhuang, the new chief of staff, had already prepared all the maps and relevant materials related to the Hukang Valley in northern Myanmar.

Tang Qiuli walked to the map, pointed to the Hukang River Valley and said: "The Hukang River Valley is the only main passage into and out of northern Myanmar and East India, and it is most suitable for mechanized troops to enter, especially armored vehicles and heavy artillery. The Anglo-Indian army is not a coincidence, but a purposeful choice of the British, Brother Qiusheng, remember, this is the route that Alexander fled to India with the remnants of the defeated army."

Tang Qiusheng nodded thoughtfully, and said: "Yes, it is this route, the only road from eastern India to northern Myanmar that can pass through mechanized troops and heavy equipment, so the division commander judged that in this area, When our patrols encountered an attack, it could only be done by the British and Indian troops, which is logical."

"However, the troops dispatched by the British may not be small. With the strength of the troops in the northern Myanmar border guard zone alone, it is difficult to stop the British and Indian troops from advancing towards the north of Myanmar. Campaign headquarters, mobilize the main force, and wipe out the British on the spot, how about it, commander, you stay in Yangon and command the overall situation, and I will go to northern Burma to command the battle!"

Tang Qiuli laughed and said: "Brother Qiusheng, your suggestion is exactly what I want, but since entering Myanmar, you have been the commander in chief of the front line, and have fought several small battles. This time, let me go Teach the British a lesson, don’t argue with me! If you’re sitting in Yangon and haven’t commanded a battle for a long time, use the British to brush up on your homework!”

Seeing Tang Qiuli's eager expression, Tang Qiusheng reluctantly agreed, and the topic shifted to organizing the battle.

Tang Qiuli said to Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe: "Yuhe, you should immediately start mobilizing the relevant departments of the division headquarters to form the Hukang River Valley Campaign Command. My plan is to encircle and wipe out the advancing British and Indian troops from Magao at the exit of the eastern section of the Hukang River Valley to the Xiduo line in the middle section, and draw up a battle plan based on this meaning."

Zhao Yuhe agreed, and wrote down Tang Qiuli's words in his notebook. Tang Qiuli continued, "Xinlan, record the order, order the direct subordinate regiment, and immediately go to the front line of Magao to assemble and stand by. Qin, based on the Myitkyina Field Airfield, participated in the Hukang Valley Battle. He ordered Wen Rongcai, the commander of the Northern Burmese Border Garrison Zone, to immediately report the situation in the Hukang Valley, and ordered Yu Deshui, the director of the intelligence department, to quickly find out where the British and Indian troops were. Who is the commander? Troop distribution, weapons and equipment, etc.?"

After giving the order, Tang Qiuli muttered again: "I don't know what Yu Deshui did? The intelligence department didn't respond to such a big movement by the British. Is it strange?"

Others were busy with their work, but Tang Qiusheng heard his words and meant to blame the intelligence department, and felt that it was necessary to mention Yu Deshui to explain, otherwise, this misunderstanding would affect his cousin's correct evaluation of the work of the intelligence department.

He pulled Tang Qiuli aside and said, "It's really a nobleman who forgets things. I remember that when Yu Deshui reported to you and prepared to set up an intelligence network in the East India region, you said that the British were already fighting. If you lose the rooster, you won’t be able to turn the tide, there is no need for the intelligence department to focus on a defeated general who can’t be called an opponent, why, now is it strange to get the water?”

Tang Qiuli scratched his scalp in embarrassment, and said, "Brother Qiusheng, did I really say such a thing? Why don't I remember!" Tang Qiuli shook his head helplessly, "You!"

At this time, Yu Deshui, the director of the intelligence department, entered the war room, walked up to Tang Qiuli, stood at attention and saluted, and said loudly: "Master, Yu Deshui, the director of the intelligence department, was ordered to report. Teacher, I request punishment. For such a big operation, as a specialized agency of military intelligence, the intelligence department did not get the information in advance, this is my dereliction of duty!"

Tang Qiuli's rare old face flushed, and said: "Director Yu, there is no need for punishment. There is my reason for this. Who would have imagined that the British suddenly went crazy!" [

Yu Deshui was stunned, the teacher was criticizing himself!That's okay, after all, it was the intelligence department's mistake, and Yu Deshui couldn't forgive himself. What else could he say? Yes, follow my order just now, I want to know the details of the opponent this time."

In the early morning of April 24, Tang Qiuli led all members of the Hukang River Valley Campaign Headquarters, accompanied by Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe, and the guard brigade for protection, left the city of Yangon, where the dawn was slightly dewy, and rushed to the In Myitkyina, an important town in northern Myanmar, Liu Xinlan, as a confidential staff officer, was of course also in the marching queue, but her treatment was to ride in the same armored command vehicle as the division commander Tang Qiuli.

At around eleven o'clock that night, the convoy drove into the city of Myitkyina, and drove directly to the headquarters of the Southern Flying Group. Formed into two neat rows, waiting for the teacher and his party, judging by the posture, I am afraid I have been waiting for a long time!

Seeing the division commander getting off the car, Le Yiqin trotted over to meet him, and stood at attention to salute: "Report to the division commander, Le Yiqin, the commander of the Southern Aviation Group of the Independent Division Air Force, led all the staff in the headquarters, welcome the division commander to Myitkyina, please give instructions !"

Seeing Le Yiqin put on such a big posture, Tang Qiuli said with a half-smile: "Commander Le, how come you have learned how to flatter? I only had to go out of the city dozens of miles to meet her. set?"

Le Yiqin laughed and explained: "Master, I didn't mean it. The main reason is that this group of guys refused to leave when they heard that the master was coming. They had to see the master. I also think that big guys This is missing the teacher, so I didn't stop it."

Tang Qiuli didn't ask this matter any more, Le Yiqin secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and Tang Qiuli said again: "There will be a war soon, there is no time for false routines such as instructions, the heads of the combat department and the reconnaissance department will leave Next, the rest of you have to go back to work and prepare for battle, there is no need to accompany me! Let's go to the war room, I want to know the specific situation of the Hukang River Valley."

Then, he said to Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe: "Yuhe, contact Wen Rongcai immediately and ask him about the situation there. A group of people walked towards the war room, watching the division commander's back in a hurry. The other aviation officers left without regret. go.

(to be continued) (to be continued...)