The Tiansha Defense Battle is a few days! The Ming team won a great victory in Fandaoerying. Only then did Chiang Kai-shek start his trip to Myanmar with confidence. This time he not only came by himself, but also brought a large number of followers... including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Air Force Commander Qian Dajun.

Qian Dajun's mission is to negotiate with the United Kingdom and the United States to provide air protection issues. At present, the only force that China can deploy is the US voluntary team aiding China, that is, Chennard's Flying Tigers. But there is another problem. According to the agreement reached with Chennard, the Flying Tigers decide their own actions, which means that China has no command over them.

The United States quickly discovered that this clause could be used. Shi Maiwei proposed to incorporate Chennard's Flying Tigers into the US military combat sequence. Chennard was restored to active duty, and his military rank was still a brigade general. This proposal was opposed by Qian Dajun, but Qian Dajun also wanted to include Chennard in the command system. He proposed that China and the United States should be jointly commanded by Chennard, and the Chinese side would send Wang Shuming as deputy commander-in-chief.

In addition to the Flying Tigers, Qian Dajun also had the possibility of inspecting Myanmar's combat operations. The results of the inspection disappointed him very much. Britain only had two or three airports in northern Myanmar, which was not enough to provide comprehensive air protection for Myanmar. On the contrary, China has built more than a dozen airports in western Yunnan, which can take off from western Yunnan and support northern Myanmar, but it will be very difficult for China and southern Myanmar.

After negotiating with British officials, he quickly submitted a report to Chiang Kai-shek, suggesting that the Air Force should not be dispatched to Myanmar for the time being, and to use more than a dozen airports in Tengchong, Wancheng and other places to protect northern Myanmar. The troops planned to send Chennard's volunteer team to aid China Flying Tigers is a civilian title, and the official names are all the American volunteer team to aid China.

After Dai Anlan retreated from Tonggu, the Japanese army did not immediately pursue the pursuit. The New Forty-fourth Division in Pingmanna was able to break off contact and retreat to Darcy. At this moment, Zhuang Jihua received a telegram ordering him to go to Lashi and meet Chiang Kai-shek.

Yesterday, Chiang Kai-shek's plane arrived in Lashio under the escort of three fighter planes. After arriving in Lashio, he first summoned Lu Han and Sun Liren here. Sun Liren arrived in Lashio only one day earlier than Chiang Kai-shek. The 103rd Army is now very divided, and the vanguard Lu Ruishan ** Brigade has taken a train to Mandalay. Liao Yaoxiang's new 22nd Division has arrived in Lashio, and is now hidden in the mountainous area north of Lashio. His new 38th Division is still in Tengchong and is rushing to Myanmar. Zhang Qiang, who was originally in Lashio, has led the 66th Army eastward to Jingdong, responsible for defending northeast Myanmar.

What surprised Zhuang Jihua was that Alexander actually rushed to Lashio in front of him and met Chiang Kai-shek with Stilwell. When he met Chiang Kai-shek, Chiang Kai-shek had become more interested in the Battle of Mandalay. Just when Gong Xiuhua talked with Weber in the hotel lobby, he was meeting Chiang Kai-shek in the temporary office.

"So your plan is to fight the Japanese army in Lashi?" After hearing Zhuang Jihua's plan, Chiang Kai-shek was a little hesitant. Lashi was very important. He also instructed Zhuang Jihua several times to pay attention to Lashi and to ensure that Lashi must be controlled in his hands. However, he also believed that Mandalay's terrain was very good and he could fight the Japanese army here. If he could not win, retreat to Lashi, as long as Lashi is in his hands, he could attack. If he retreated, he could stand invincible.

"Yes, the principal Zhuang Jihua thought he had already made it clear. For two hours, he analyzed the various factors of the war situation in Myanmar for Chiang Kai-shek, the attack strategies that the Japanese army might adopt, the British army's situation, and their purpose. Stilwell's purpose finally concluded that he could not fight in Mandalay, and that the victory of the battle here would not be more than 40%.

After analyzing the unfavorable factors of the Battle of Mandalay, he also talked about the favorable factors of the Battle of Lashi. Lashi is backed by domestic and has short logistics transportation lines. Lashi is all squadrons, without the uncertain factor of the British. The most important point is that it is difficult for the Japanese army to browse the way of Lashi. They are waiting for their hard work here, and the long transportation line of the Japanese army will become his target of attack.

"But, Alexander and Stilwell both believed that they could block the Japanese army in Mandalay, and Alexander promised that Britain would invest five divisions. In addition to the current three divisions, two divisions were on the way to Mandalay. In this way, we had nearly 300,000 people in Mandalay, with an absolute advantage in the army. Moreover, the terrain of Mandalay is very good, and the Japanese army is completely attacking from the top." Lin Wei was very puzzled. He believed that the Japanese army could be blocked in Mandalay, and the Americans also hoped to block the Japanese army in Mandalay.

Zhuang Jihua shook his head firmly: "Director Lin. It is impossible for the British to have two divisions coming to Mandalay. Alexander didn't tell the truth. His purpose was to make us block the Japanese army so that the British army could retreat to India safely."

"But, if the Battle of Mandalay is no longer there, what will the Americans think?" Lin Wei asked hesitantly. Zhuang Jihua's outstanding military achievements made him believe his judgment, but how did the Americans explain it? Chiang Kai-shek also hoped that the United States would provide more weapons, ammunition and funds.

"Shi Mawei hasn't seen through the British yet," Zhuang Jihua said lightly: "So my idea is to set up a formation in Mandalay, and the British will definitely run away. When they start moving, we will leave first. To achieve this goal, I need at least 800 trucks."

"There is no problem for 800 trucks," said Lin Wei.

There are fewer than 1,500 trucks, and half of them are allocated to Zhuang Jihua: "Can you pass the British? According to what you said just now, the Japanese are now targeting us, and they will definitely pursue our army with their main force."

"It doesn't matter. I can lead them to Lashio." Zhuang Jihua looked at Chiang Kai-shek, and Chiang Kai-shek's face was gloomy at the moment. I don't know what he was thinking.

Lin Wei no longer spoke. He also looked at Chiang Kai-shek. Lin Wei knew that before Zhuang Jihua arrived, Chiang Kai-shek had verbally promised Shi Mawei and Alexander to organize a battle in Mandalay, and even discussed the specific plan. The British army was responsible for the defense of the Western Front and the squadron was responsible for the front and the Eastern Front. Stilwell judged that the direction of the Japanese attack was the front, the eastern front was densely covered with jungles and complex terrain, making it difficult to bear the large force's combat.

Zhuang Jihua's words seemed to confirm what Chiang Kai-shek had been worried about. The British were using the squadron, which made Chiang Kai-shek very angry. If it was just British, then it would be as simple as just ordering Zhuang Jihua to retreat to Lashio, but Shi Wei was mixed with it, which made him a little difficult to deal with.

"You can't believe the British completely. You can't believe them completely." Chiang Kai-shek said slowly: "The United States is very important to us now. In the Cultural Revolution, you fight in Mandalay first. As long as Lash is in hand, the danger is not great." Zhuang Jihua nodded quickly and agreed. He knew that Chiang Kai-shek gave him the green light, and this was within his judgment. Although he was trained by Zhuang Jihua, the main cadres were all graduated from Huangpu or Army University. They can be considered the Central Army. Chiang Kai-shek would never allow him to sacrifice easily.

But Lin Wei shook his head gently. He didn't say anything. After leaving Chiang Kai-shek's door, Lin Wei whispered to Zhuang Jihua: "In the Cultural Revolution, Americans should still give face to them. Don't bear it too fiercely. Stilwell's view of you now is very bad. He has already proposed to the commission to change the commander."

Zhuang Jihua smiled indifferently: "Brother Wei Wen, thank you, this is nothing. The Americans' problem is that they are self-righteous. Shi Wei has not fought many wars. His combat theory is OK to fight position wars in Europe, but not suitable in the East."

When Lin Wei saw Zhuang Jihua's expression, he felt like Li Zongren for the first time. It was not a good thing to have such a strong subordinate. According to the command sequence, the Expeditionary Force belonged to the commander of the Kunming camp. Lin Wei was the director of the Kunming camp, that is, Zhuang Jihua's boss, but he knew that he was in command of Zhuang Jihua at the time.

The next day, Zhuang Jihua accompanied Chiang Kai-shek to inspect Lapopa Mountain outside Lash City. This is the commanding height outside Cexu City. If you occupy this mountain, you can look down at the entire Lash City. Lu Han put a whole brigade here, his ace troops, Zeng Zesheng's brigade.

Chiang Kai-shek was very interested. He pulled Lu Han, Zhang Chong, Lu Danquan, Zeng Zesheng and other 58th Army generals on the mountain to take photos under the pagoda, constantly asking about the lives of the officers and soldiers. Lu Han answered in detail, which made Chiang Kai-shek very satisfied.

"Brother Yongheng, I'll leave Lash to you. This is not to be lost here, it is related to the life and death of the 100,000 soldiers ahead." After Chiang Kai-shek went down Mount Rapopa, he turned around and looked at the top of the mountain and said to Lu Han.

"Please rest assured. If Lashio is wrong, I will definitely come to see him." Lu Han replied solemnly, Chiang Kai-shek nodded, and he turned to Sun Liren again: "Captain Sun, your mission is equally important. The Japanese army is good at interspersed and sneak attacks. You must cooperate sincerely and resolutely attack if there is an enemy attack."

"Please rest assured that Zhuo Zhi must obey Commander Lu's orders and stick to Lashi." Although he answered this way, Sun Liren was a little dissatisfied. Lashi is now full of heavy troops, with 58th Army and 50,000 people. Even if the 103rd Army left the Lurui Mountain Brigade, there were still 32,000 people, with a total force of more than 80,000. Moreover, this is not an ordinary 80,000 people, but a battle-hardened lion brigade. It would be a fantasy to seize Lashi by sneak attack.

"We must send more reconnaissance teams and bring radio stations. Investigate and prevent them in the jungle in the west." Chiang Kai-shek taught, looking like a military academy teacher, Lu Han and Sun Liren could only nod and agree, but Zhuang Jihua agreed very much. With Lashio's current troops, only sneak attacks can have a chance, so as long as the Japanese army is discovered, the Japanese army will not have a chance.

After seeing off Chiang Kai-shek, Zhuang Jihua summoned Lu Han and Sun Liren to arrange Laxu defense. The city of Laxu was guarded by the Lu Daoyuan Division. Laxu was not big and was more than enough to accommodate a division. Lu Danquan Division was responsible for the defense from the line from Labopa Mountain to Piyi Mountain outside the city. On the most critical western front, Gao Yin took over the division, and the former commander of the new 16th Army, who was transferred to southern Yunnan as the deputy commander of An Enfu. Gao Yinfeng was responsible for organizing ten teams, using the local Huaqiao as the guide to patrol the west jungle.

The Sun Liren's 103 army was hidden in the Hukang River Valley north of Lashi. The Hukang River Valley is the only way from Lashi to Wancheng. This area is covered with mountains and jungles, which is very suitable for hiding soldiers. Zhuang Jihua placed the 103 army here to prepare a trap for the Japanese army.

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