Wei didn't expect that his grand career was actually despised by Zhen Jihua, and he was not even willing to consider it. He couldn't help but be furious...

"I now announce that the transfer of the troops to Qiaokebadang and transfer the 58th Army to Mandalay, Zhuang, you stay in Mandalay to organize defense, and the westward advance troops will be commanded by Commander Huang Botao."

The fighter opportunity was fleeting, and Shi Mawei didn't want to talk nonsense with Zhuang Jihua, and wanted to mobilize the troops directly. Zhuang Jihua was speechless about this China Communications who did not understand the squadron at all. He felt funny in his heart, but he couldn't laugh.

"I'm sorry, I can't agree to the deployment of this force Zhuang Jihua solemnly said to Stilwell: "General, you are wishful thinking. You completely ignore the enemy situation that Tang Ji appeared, and even more so the threat from the Japanese army to my side. Your deployment is exactly in line with Iida's wishes.

After Zhuang Jihua finished speaking, he stood up and said without hesitation: "Although I am your subordinate, I must be responsible for the troops and the entire situation of the war."

"General Alexander is the highest commander of Myanmar, and I am responsible for the war situation in Myanmar." Stilwell interrupted Zhuang Jihua without any politeness: "If you refuse to obey the order, I will remove your command

"Only the Supreme Commander of the Chinese War Theater, the Chairman, has the power to remove my command." Zhuang Jihua of course refused firmly, and at the same time issued an order to expel guests without any sympathy: "General, if there is nothing else, please let me know."

Alexander was happy. The British army could finally retreat to India with justification, but he was still reserved: "General Zhuang, this is the only hope to save the war in Myanmar. I hope you solemnly consider "there is nothing to consider." Zhuang Jihua was angry. He knew that he could only jump down in this pit, but Stilwell's plan obviously had huge loopholes. Once the Japanese army successfully detoured, the entire expeditionary force would be in danger.

Before Zhuang Jihua finished speaking, Stilwell left indignantly. Alexander felt relieved and said goodbye to Zhuang Jihua with ease. After they left, Zhuang Jihua Lixuan ordered Xiao Yisu: "Tele to Yu Chengwan, immediately destroy all the supplies of Pingmanna, and quickly retreat to Mandalay. Telegram He Wei, after repelling the Japanese army, destroy all the supplies of Tangji, and withdraw to Meimiao, Huang Army Commander, the 10th Honor Division and the 51st New Division immediately gathered at He'an south of Lash, and telegraphed Lu Han, Lash Lixuan entered a state of combat readiness. The Expeditionary Force Command was commanded by Deputy Chief of Staff Gong, and Chief Xiao and I took a team to Lash immediately.

After recording the order, Xiao Yisu looked up and said to Zhuang Jihua hesitantly: "Commander, I'm so frustrated with Stilwell. How can the Chairman explain it?

"Report our judgment to the Chairman, and he complained to the Chairman, pretending to understand and command blindly.

"Zhuang Jihua said contemptuously.

After Stilwell came out, he became more and more angry when he thought about it. The good situation was ruined by Zhuang Jihua. He was very unwilling to accept it, so he found Xia Yanglin, hoping to convince him, obey his orders, go westward to Qiaokebadang, and fight back with the British army to fight back against the Japanese army on the West Road. He chose Xia Yanglin because he was interested in his American study background.

However, for such a major change, Xia Yanglin did not dare to act without permission and quickly asked Zhuang Jihua for advice. Zhuang Jihua was very angry at Stilwell's action and ordered the entire army without his orders. No troops shall act rashly.

At this point, all Shi Mawei's attempts were vain. He could not help but take his staff to retreat to Lashio, cursing Zhuang Jihua along the way. At the same time, he began to draft a report to Roosevelt.

"Mr. President, the battle situation in Myanmar is likely to take a sharp turn for the near future, and all our hopes for victory are shattered today.

Today, General Zhuang Jihua, commander-in-chief of the Chinese Expeditionary Force, ordered the abandonment of the Battle of Mandalay and retreating to Lashio, which prompted him to make this decision. I think it was a suspicion between China and Britain. To be fair, on the battlefield of Myanmar, the Chinese performed far more than the British. The Royal Army lost all the glory accumulated over hundreds of years in Myanmar. The only thing the British wanted to do was to escape back to India. They were unwilling to shed blood to defend Myanmar, while the Chinese were unwilling to shed blood to the British.

General Zhuang Jihua's performance completely subverted my previous good impression of him. Zhuang Jihua in Myanmar and Zhuang Jihua in Xuzhou in Nanjing were completely different. He was looking forward and cowardly, and was determined to bring the troops back to China. China invested 200,000 troops in Myanmar, but it was in the hands of a cowardly leader.

Mr. President, I once again suggest sending a US force to the Southeast Asian battlefield, even if only one division can change the current situation.

In addition, in order to make American materials better used for combat, I require the right to allocate American materials, so that I can have a deeper influence on the Chinese government and gain a greater say.

,”

The entire report was full of anger. Stilwell decided to put pressure on Chiang Kai-shek to gain greater power and at the same time remove Zhuang Jihua. He believed that the existence of this person was the biggest obstacle to the improvement of the war in Myanmar.

Before the car stopped, Simmons came from behind..." and handed over the paper telegram to Shi Yousheng. Qiao Qu Wei asked for it and knew: "When did he receive it?"

Stilwell's heart was not like him on the surface, but was very shocked. The telegram was sent by Alexander. After meeting with Zhuang Jihua, Alexander prepared to return to the Western Front to organize a retreat. However, unexpectedly, before he set off, the Japanese army suddenly emerged from behind Ren'anqiang, captured Ren'anqiang Bridge, and cut off the British army's retreat. The British army of two divisions were surrounded in Ren'anqiang. This telegram was Alexander's telegram for help.

What Stilwell didn't understand was that the British army set up three lines of defense before Ren'anqiang. How did the Japanese army cross these three lines of defense and conquer Ren'anqiang Bridge, the main throat of Ren'anqiang, located in the northwest of Ren'anqiang?

Simmons was originally a liaison officer sent to the Expeditionary Force Command. After Zhuang Jihua and Stilwell publicly turned against each other, Stilwell simply called him back to show that the United States had no responsibility for the loss of Myanmar.

Stilwell was a little worried now. He had no troops in his hands. If he wanted to rescue Alexander, he could only ask Zhuang Jihua to send troops, but he had already left with Buddha's sleeves and turned around and asked Zhuang Jihua, which made it difficult for him to speak of.

"Didn't the British team have a 17th Division in Mandalay? Simmons reminded that this unit was handed over to him to command in order to win the trust of Stilwell. However, this unit was not directly stationed in Mandalay, but was in the northwest of Mandalay, as a reserve for the Battle of Mandalay.

"Why didn't Alexander directly mobilize the 17th Division?" Jiadiwei asked back. It was not that the 17th Division had not been turned around in his mind, but after the Battle of Mandalay was cancelled, the command of the 17th Division was naturally transferred back to Alexander. Since Alexander asked for help, why didn't he mobilize this force directly?

Simmons thought for a while and said, "Maybe General Alexander believes that the 17th Division alone is not enough to rescue Ren'anqiang."

Stilwell asked again: "But according to the information we have obtained, the Japanese army on the west side had only one and a half divisions, with a total force of only more than 40,000 people, and the British army had more than 40,000 people on the western front. How could it be defeated so miserably

A thought flashed through Simmons' mind, and he seemed to hear Zhuang Jihua say again, "This battle is not considered in the British army." He suddenly understood, so he tentatively said, "General, did General Zhuang have long seen that the British army has low combat effectiveness, so he refused to fight with the Japanese army in Mandalay?"

Stilwell raised his eyebrows and shook his head firmly: "If the main force of the squadron advances westward, it will not only be able to lift the siege of Ren'anqiang, but also completely defeat the Japanese army on the Western Front. Once the Japanese army on the Western Front is defeated, the Japanese army on the middle and Japanese army on the Eastern Front will retreat without fighting, and reverse the situation in Myanmar in one fell swoop."

Speaking of this, he sighed and shook his head bitterly: "Forget it, transfer this telegram to the Chinese and let the Zhuang Sect help them."

Simmons shook his head: "Zhuang will definitely not send troops to rescue them, but if Zhuang does not save the British, the British will be unable to escape and destroy them. Ren'anqiong's British army is the main force of the British in Southeast Asia. If you lose this army, what will the British use to defend India? The Japanese army can rush to the Middle East."

Stilwell was shocked. He jumped out of the car and stood anxiously in front of the car. He had no choice but to do so. Simmons stepped forward: "General, we will forward this telegram to Chiang Kai-shek. Zhuang may not listen to me, but we must not listen to Chiang Kai-shek's.

Stilwell stood up and smiled on his face. The smile disappeared immediately, and his anger rose in his heart. He finally got the command of the Expeditionary Force from Chiang Kai-shek, but in the end it was useless. He nodded.

Simmons turned and was about to leave, and Stilwell added: "Add to what you said just now."

Zhuang Jihua had already received the news that Ren'anqiang was besieged, but he ignored it. Instead, he contracted his troops and led the leading troops onto the train to gallop towards Lashio. On the train, he received a telegram from Chiang Kai-shek, who asked him to send troops to rescue Ren'anqiang's British army.

"Reply to the principal, the Battle of Mandalay has been cancelled, and the troops are retreating to Lashio and cannot withdraw troops to rescue Ren'anqiang. Ren'anqiang has not many Japanese troops. If the British army works hard, they can completely break through the siege. Moreover, the 17th British division is still in Mandalay, which is enough to rescue Ren'anqiang."

Zhuang Jihua was still tough. He firmly refused the order to rescue the British. Xiao Yisu couldn't help reminding him: "Commander, there is no need to force him like this. I'm afraid the Americans have put a lot of pressure on the commission. We will send a group to save him if he can, and if he can't, forget it. In this way, all the people will explain."

"A regiment, there is no need for Zhuang Jihua to sneer, and he didn't even raise his head. He looked down at the map: "If a regiment can rescue them, they can kill themselves; if they can't save them, the Americans still have something to say, but if they have to send more, it will affect the blocking force. The Japanese army in Myanmar is likely to be overwhelmed by the entire army, and every soldier here is useful."

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