Age of Rebirth

Zhao Yu and Dahuo were puzzled, how could their own words make the teacher's face so ugly?Did I say something wrong?

Tang Qiuli calmed down his agitated mood. He knew that whether it was the three brigade commanders in charge of interspersing or the chief of staff Zhao Yuhe, the suggestions made were based on realistic considerations for the smooth implementation of the campaign plan , there is nothing wrong with this, to some extent, this is the best solution, but this is the most intolerable way to solve the problem.

Tang Qiuli was silent for a moment, his face softened, and he said to Zhao Yuhe: "Yuhe, I was 16 years old in the Northeast. It has formed a tradition of never giving up on every soldier, so many old backbones of the army fought with me from the northeast to the Indochina Peninsula. They have gone through several battles and become the middle force of this army."

"Placing non-combat attrition fighters on the spot seems to be a good idea, but have you ever thought about interspersing troops and British and Indian troops, forming a criss-cross pattern, who can guarantee that they will not They will encounter search troops from the British and Indian Army, what if they encounter them? Also, do some local tribal armed forces pose a threat to their lives, and there is a lack of medical treatment, so how can they wait until the end of the battle?"

Zhao Yuhe lowered his head. He really didn't think about what the teacher said. His thoughts, like those of the three brigade commanders, revolved around how to successfully complete the interspersed task. The teacher's These assumptions may actually appear, but besides this, is there any better solution?Troops can't march in concealment with a large number of wounded, which in itself is slowing down the troop's marching speed. [

Tang Qiuli said in a gentle tone: "From the perspective of the overall deployment of the northern Burma campaign, the interspersed mission of the three brigades is mainly to march in a concealed manner, so as not to be discovered by the British and Indian troops. The interspersed "speed" is too fast , occupied Sido in advance, and Alexander found that his rear was cut off, will he continue to attack Magao? Certainly not."

"There is not a single general. I found that my rear was cut off, and I was desperate to attack the so-called intended target, unless this target can determine the victory or defeat of the battle. Once Alexander's central army retreats to India, the interspersed three This brigade will bear the fierce attack of the 10,000+ British and Indian troops who have no losses and are eager to retreat. By then, how much pressure will they have?"

"When I issued the interspersed order, I told them that they should mainly march in concealment. When they reach the vicinity of Siduo, they should lie in wait, but they understand that they want to take Siduo as soon as possible. Mentality is unacceptable. Therefore, the battle to seize Xiduo must be after the ambush in Magao. Before the British and Indian troops show signs of retreating, the scale of it, as a front-line general, should be well grasped."

Seeing Zhao Yuhe's ashamed expression, Tang Qiuli couldn't bear to blame him, and then said: "Order the [-]th, [-]th, and [-]th Brigades of the Sulu Mobile Corps to take the wounded with them." Hurry to the vicinity of Xiduo, and don’t leave any of them behind. In addition, I will order Chutian’s special operations detachment to enter the Hukang Valley area and take on the task of capturing Xiduo.”

Zhao Yuhe's expression had returned to normal. Although the teacher didn't scold him, there was still a strange feeling in his heart.It is said that kindness does not control soldiers, righteousness does not raise wealth, the commander's order seems to violate this practice, but the decision is based on the consideration of the overall situation of the campaign, and the greatest possible care for the lives of the soldiers. On this point, I still have a lot to learn.

Tang Qiuli looked at his young chief of staff, and continued: "Yuhe, don't have any psychological burden, and draw up an order. The Air Force Le Yiqin Department, the division chief Song Wenhai, the division belongs to the field hospital. After the interspersed troops captured Xiduo, the heavy equipment, medicines, supplies, and materials needed for the construction of fortifications needed by the blocking troops were airlifted to Xiduo in time. In addition, the field hospital should establish a complete field hospital in Xiduo The ambulance system is also transported by the China Southern Aviation Group."

After Zhao Yuhe recorded the order, he gave a military salute and said, "Master, I'm going to convey the order. What instructions do you have?"

Tang Qiuli nodded, and said: "Go, airlift supplies to Xiduo, and the field hospital, we have to start handling it now, tell the logistics department that the troops need to prepare more, and the troops that block the hole are fighting for consumption. I don’t want my soldiers to fight with British and Indian soldiers with submachine guns!”

On the morning of April 28th, in Xinduo, Hukang River Valley, Major General Xiao Jinshan, commander of the Ninth Brigade directly under the Corps, was standing on a high ground with a telescope, watching the approaching direction of the British and Indian troops with concentration. On the table, he suddenly remembered the ringing of the phone. He grabbed the phone and frowned before the other party could say a few words.

"First regiment commander, you didn't hear the order of the division headquarters. Your first battalion planted so many explosives on both sides of the road that it could overturn half of the mountain onto the road. How can you let the British and Indian soldiers go, just clearing the roads, there is no such thing as ten days or eight days, the fundamental way is to pass, yes, reduce the amount, less than one-tenth, just make a point, I don’t expect your regiment to kill these bastards Egg blocked."

"By the way, your four battalions are arranged in echelons and blocked one by one. Each battalion is only allowed to fight for 15 minutes, and then withdraw. There is so much nonsense. Execute orders. Also, send your regiment's artillery battalion to I withdrew to the rear, what should I use to fight? Thank you for asking such a question, is the guy in your soldier's hand a fire stick?"

Putting down the phone, Xiao Jinshan shook his head and said to himself: "I don't know what the commander thinks. A main field brigade insists on pretending to be a bear. Cannons, recoil guns and rocket launchers are not allowed to be used. , I, Lao Xiao, could it be possible to beat the British guy and the Indian soldier with his fist? Just leave with one blow, wouldn’t this be like breaking down at the touch of a button?”

The combat staff officer on the side asked for instructions, "Brigade Commander, Commander Wang of the Heavy Artillery Regiment called to ask for instructions. Do you want to set up artillery positions immediately? The observation post of the Heavy Artillery Regiment has arrived at the front and started measuring coordinates."

Xiao Jinshan said without thinking: "What artillery positions, you tell him, there is nothing like his artillery in this section of the Hukang River Valley, just squint at the back! Withdraw everyone!" The young staff officer said Stick out your tongue, quickly call the heavy artillery regiment, don't be so busy, the brigade commander said, there is nothing wrong with your artillery!

After wandering around on the high ground for a few times, Xiao Jinshan felt aggrieved and picked up the walkie-talkie, "I am Xiao Jinshan, and I said Lao Fang, this battle is difficult to fight. If you retreat ten kilometers, you will be in Xinduo. Otherwise, we Let's join forces and have a hard fight with these bastards in Xinduo? Then withdraw?"

On the other side of the walkie-talkie, Major General Fang Yuanshan, the commander of the 20th Brigade, grinned and said, "I said, Lao Xiao, you don't have a fever, do you? What did the commander say? Even the artillery is not allowed to use it. What do we have to pay for [-] Thousands of British and Indian troops fighting? If you scare away the British and Indian soldiers, you wait for the division commander to deal with you. Dismissal is light, and you just follow the division commander’s order honestly!"

Xiao Jinshan sighed, and said: "This battle was fought so badly, and the British and Indian troops marched like this. My heavy artillery regiment could kill thousands of them with a single volley. Now it's good, and let people Chasing after the ass, what is this called! By the way, we must retreat at the same pace, don't you retreat first, let the British make my dumplings from behind!"

Fang Yuanshan opened his mouth angrily, and shouted loudly: "Old Xiao, what are you talking about? Just based on your words, I can't stop talking to you!"

Xiao Jinshan also knew that his words were a little too much, so he hurriedly said: "Old Fang, don't take it to heart, isn't it aggrieved! Complaining to old comrades, your old Fang is not like that People!" After speaking, without waiting for Fang Yuanshan to speak, he dropped the walkie-talkie. [

Four hours later, near noon, a burst of fierce gunshots erupted suddenly at a distance of more than [-] kilometers from Xinduo. The soldiers are at work, damn it, after waiting for these bastards to lead them all night, they finally showed their heads!"

Seven or eight minutes later, the phone rang again. Xiao Jinshan picked up the phone, and it was a call from the head of the regiment. Hearing the voice, he was a little out of breath, "Brigade commander, the British have dispatched tanks, and these bastards have learned to be smart. Within 8 minutes of the fight, the tanks were dispatched, I lost dozens of people, and I have already organized a bazooka squad to go up, and I must kill the British tanks!"

Xiao Jinshan yelled: "You are an elm-head? The use of bazookas is absolutely not allowed. The British have dispatched tanks. You should withdraw immediately. What are you doing waiting to be beaten?"

One regiment leader argued: "Didn't you order us to fight for 15 minutes? It's only been seven or eight minutes, and the shuttle has not finished yet." Xiao Jinshan slammed the cannon box angrily, and shouted: "Get out immediately!" Withdrew to the back of the Fourth Battalion, I have never seen you so determined, you are crazy to want to fight, right?"

After more than 40 minutes, the soldiers of one regiment and one battalion retreated with a whimper. Xiao Jinshan watched from the high ground. No matter how he looked at it, he felt that he was in a rout. He was gritted his teeth, and the gunshots were silent for a while. , Then it broke out again, and the second battalion of the first regiment exchanged fire with the British and Indian troops again. Xiao Jinshan ordered to the staff: "Convey my order, and the blocking time of each battalion will be shortened to 10 minutes. When the British army dispatches tanks, Immediately evacuate the original position."

A group leader ran over panting, and as soon as he saw Xiao Jinshan's face, he yelled loudly: "Brigade Commander, what kind of battle is this fighting? I lost dozens of brothers, and I have a guy in my hand. If you don’t allow it to be used, let the British and Indian soldiers take advantage of it, I can’t figure it out!”

Xiao Jinshan cast a cold look at the head of the regiment, and said, "What are you shouting about? I can't figure it out. Think about it later. The mission of blocking your regiment will be handed over to the other regiments!"

The first group leader still had to distinguish, and the gunshots in front of him faded away again. Xiao Jinshan picked up the binoculars, observed the situation, and left the group leader who was full of grievances there.

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