Age of Rebirth

Wen Rongcai led the troops to Xiduo. When facing more than [-] well-equipped British and Indian troops, he already knew very well what the outcome of his troops would be. Of course, he could take side-strikes The tactics of retreating sideways dealt with the overwhelmingly superior British and Indian troops, both in terms of strength and equipment, and persisted until the arrival of the main force.

However, Wen Rongcai did not do that. In his own defense area, when encountering foreign invasion, he fought and retreated before receiving the order from the regional commander Ma Chaoyang, not to mention the suspicion of avoiding the enemy. The enemy's occupation of the country is enough to make him feel ashamed in front of his colleagues, not to mention that soldiers have their own dignity and pride.

Therefore, there was only one battle between Wen Rongcai and the more than nine thousand subordinates. He knew that he was invincible, but he had to fight to the death. Looking around at the flames that exploded from time to time, Wen Rongcai gritted his teeth secretly, "Even if all the troops are wiped out, tomorrow, before the battle." If you don't lay down the corpses of thousands of British and Indian soldiers, this battle of disparity in strength will not be over!"

The military doctor came over and changed the gauze on Wen Rongcai's arm. The coagulated blood was stuck to the skin. The military doctor took a lot of effort to cut off the bandage with scissors. The severe pain caused by the alcohol stimulation of the wound did not affect him at all. Thinking, has been completely immersed in the brutal battle that will be faced tomorrow, how to use the only troops in hand to inflict maximum damage on the enemy in an unfavorable situation.

A large-caliber cannon landed near the shelter, and the splashed soil "rusted" on him. Wen Rongcai cursed in his heart, raised his head, and by the light of the cannon explosion, he saw the chief of the communication section, with Following the two guards, they stumbled over, and Wen Rongcai hurriedly stood up without waiting for the military doctor to put the bandage on him again. [

The communications section chief, covered in mud and water, entered the half-collapsed bunker.Wen Rong asked eagerly: "Xiao Rong, what's the matter?"

Qi Xiaorong, Chief of the Communication Section of the Garrison Command Headquarters, replied out of breath: "Commander, the Division Headquarters has an urgent call! The British's artillery fire is really fierce. I have to explain it on the road." The polite Communication Section Chief said with lingering fear.

After reading the telegram, Wen Rong let out a long sigh, and said to himself, "It was the command issued by the division commander himself. Let our troops retreat overnight and gather at the front line of Magao. I am not reconciled. I have lost more than 3000 brothers, and it is so cheap for the opposite party." Britons and Indian soldiers?"

He raised his head abruptly, with resentment shining in his eyes, and said, "Xiaorong, immediately order the two battalion and above officers of the garrison to go to the headquarters for a meeting immediately, hurry up!"

Soon, officers rushed to the headquarters.Everyone was wondering why the commander held another meeting after the meeting was over for less than half an hour.Could it be that the enemy's situation has undergone major changes?

Looking at the officers with puzzled faces, Wen Rongcai raised the telegram in his hand and said: "Just now, after receiving the personal order from the division commander, the troops in our border guard zone withdrew overnight to the front line of Magao to stand by. The [-]th and [-]th brigades of our army will complete it, that is to say, our mission is over, and we don’t have to fight to the death!”

The officers had no joy in escaping death.Everyone was in the same mood, so many good brothers fell under the guns of the British and Indian soldiers, and they just retreated like this. Wen Rong couldn't swallow this breath, and Wen Rong was very satisfied with the performance of his subordinates.Then he said: "We must implement the teacher's order. This is the teacher's love and understanding for us."

"The main force has come up. In the future, fierce battles and arduous tasks will no longer be part of our second-line troops. But what about the 2000-odd brothers lying here, what about their enmity?"

The officers shouted one after another: "Commander, go telegraph and ask the division commander to fight. The troops in our garrison area will die on the front line even if they die. We are no worse than the main force!"

Wen Rong smiled gratifiedly, he did not misread his subordinates, then shook his head and said, "Brothers, we must carry out the orders of the master, but before we leave, can we take advantage of the gang on the opposite side?" Son of a bitch?"

"No, Commander, what do you do, just give the order!" The officers roared in unison, and Wen Rongcai snorted: "Okay, I have the kindness, you are worthy of my Wen Rongcai's soldier, then, I will arrange it, the second The garrison team drew out two battalions of troops, fed the lightly and seriously wounded, and escorted them to the rear overnight. The other troops were all lightly armed, and the troops were evenly distributed on both sides of the Hukang River Valley. Before retreating, we must deal with these gangs severely. All at once, bastard!"

"Concentrate the medicines of each department, and use the remaining mortars evenly on both sides. The troops covertly meet the enemy, leave after fighting, retreat in separate ways, and gather in Magao. Remember, leave all the cannons in your hands to these bastards Egg, go back and prepare, and start to act in one hour! Remember, don't love to fight, quickly meet the enemy, attack suddenly, and leave quickly, this is my order!"

Looking at the officers who were eager to try, Wen Rongcai's voice turned cold and stern, and said: "I want to emphasize one more point, during the night attack, as for the army that was entangled by the British and Indian soldiers, the other troops were not allowed to go forward." Go to the rescue, retreat according to the plan, even if I am entangled, you don't need to rescue, if anyone disobeys the order, I will shoot him on the spot!"

The officers were startled and looked at each other, why?The commander does not go with the troops escorting the wounded and supplies?How could it be possible to stay and join the night raids on the Brits and Indians?

Seeing what the officers meant, Wen Rong waved his hand and said: "Leave the brothers to kill the enemy, and I will retreat first. This is not my old Wen's temper. Don't try to persuade me anymore. I haven't tasted the feeling of charging into battle for a long time. Well, back then, when I was under Brigadier Chu of the [-]th Brigade directly under the Corps, Brigadier Chu scolded me, you madman Wen, tonight, let the brothers see the demeanor of madman Wen back then!"

It was night, and the unique rain in the Indochina peninsula continuously shrouded the sky and the earth. The wide leaves could not hold back the rain. With a "splash", the rain fell on the tents of the British army, making a hollow sound, and the Indian soldiers who were standing guard were soaked. It was all over his head and face, and he couldn't help shivering. The Indian soldiers cursed the ghost weather.

Of course, I was still thinking about the female relatives of the Brits. Why should the Brits lie comfortably in a dry and warm tent on a rainy day, drinking whiskey and eating canned beef?Don't even want to give me a raincoat?

Cursing in my heart, but I dare not express any resentment. In the mixed British and Indian troops, this is the tradition and habit. When fighting, the Indian soldiers must be at the forefront. When camping, they stand guard Still an Indian soldier, rough, tiring, and dirty.That is the patent of Indian soldiers. As for the trophies and credits, it has nothing to do with Indians. If you are not convinced, you have to bear it. Whoever makes people come from a good background is a citizen of the British Empire!

However, there is another person, although he is in a dry and spacious tent without wind or rain, but his body and mind are more tired than that Indian soldier. This person is the commander of more than [-] British and Indian troops, General Alexander , At this time, he is holding a military meeting. [

For a whole day, more than 20 of the main central army marching along the Hukang River Valley were blocked in Xiduo, a small hill with an altitude of only more than 100 meters. The infantry of the regiment launched an uninterrupted charge, leaving thousands of corpses behind, but still failed to cross the Chinese blocking line.

Based on Alexander's experience, the Chinese army that blocked him from the opposite side must have no more than 1 troops. Moreover, there are pitifully few heavy weapons and simple fortifications, so why can't they break through?Alexander was very puzzled.

Alexander has no experience fighting against the Chinese army. For Asians, the only thing you fear from the bottom of your heart, the General, is the Japanese who beat yourself into a pauper. Besides, Alexander really doesn't pay attention to those, including him Tang Qiuli gritted his teeth with hatred.

Therefore, Alexander attributed the only reason for the unsatisfactory attack during the day to the issue of tactical command. He also knew that the reason for the speed of soldiers is that it is not a good thing for more than 20 troops to squeeze into the narrow arc channel of the Hukang River Valley. However, as long as Tang Qiuli blocked the Hukang River Valley's exit to northern Myanmar, it would be a protracted battle, which did not conform to his original plan to quickly occupy northern Myanmar.

The problem of the so-called tactical command, in Alexander's view, is not a problem of the three arms of infantry, artillery, and tanks cooperating with each other. There are not enough troops involved, etc., the meeting tonight is to solve these problems.

As for the casualties of the army, Alexander didn't take it too seriously. Anyway, the vast majority of the casualties were Indians. The majestic British Empire army, including Indians, was used as cannon fodder!Seeing the listless and absent-minded looks of the officers, coupled with the strong smell of curry from the Indian officers, made Alexander sick and annoyed.

His own words did not attract enough attention, Alexander was about to lose his temper, and raised his voice angrily and said: "Gentlemen, I am ashamed of your current state!" Just as he said this, suddenly, "Boom!" Da da da!" A burst of violent explosions and fierce gunshots interrupted the long speech that the commander was preparing with anger.

At this time, the reaction speed of the officers was astonishing, showing their superb military qualities. The order was useless, dozens of people lay down on the spot, and a British officer, who moved even more quickly, shattered the gas lamp. , In the tent, it suddenly became dark, under the flickering firelight, only General Alexander was left, in a daze, not yet able to react, what happened?

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