Mandalay, US military headquarters.

Colonel Mick took a telegram and said to MacArthur: "General, Colonel Morgan called and said that Dai Jinn was weak and incompetent and had ordered the attack to be stopped. He believed that Dai Jinn was not suitable to continue to serve as the commander of the front line."

MacArthur looked at the map, squinted at his cigar and said: "Dai Kinen is a conservative general. He thought the casualties were too high and stopped the attack. I already know this.

However, Morgan is young and energetic, and is too arrogant, and Dai Jinen is not suitable for command. Do you want me to hand over the frontline command to him?"

Obviously, MacArthur was already somewhat dissatisfied with such a reckless person.

Mick did not answer, but said: "But, General, it is true that the casualties of the attacking troops were too high. On the battlefields of Gaoligong Mountain and Songshan, we have lost at least several thousand American soldiers and nearly ten thousand Allied soldiers.

The casualties were really huge.”

MacArthur said angrily: "I told you before that this was a stupid but necessary war. These casualties were expected and inevitable."

"Then, General, isn't there any remedy? Even if it just reduces casualties, we can accompany the White House to do the trick." Colonel Mick said.

Speaking of this, MacArthur said angrily: "More than twenty B-17 Flying Fortress bombers and a group of P38 fighters were completely wiped out, and not even a Chinese civilian was killed.

If it were not for the stupidity of the Pacific Fleet Command, these fighters would be of great help to the frontline troops.

Our airborne troops can also carry out surprise attacks on the enemy's rear. Maybe we have already broken through the Nujiang defense line of the Chinese Army.

Even if we were to confront them across the river, the situation would be countless times better than it is now."

Colonel Mick said: "General, can you ask Washington to immediately provide us with a new batch of bombers and transport planes?"

MacArthur shook his head and said with regret: "It's too late. According to the intelligence I have, a large number of Chinese reinforcements have arrived on the east bank of the Nu River. We have lost our best fighter plane."

"Then what should we do? Do nothing?" Colonel Mick said with some regret.

MacArthur pondered for a long time before making up his mind: "Send a signal to General Daikin and order them to stop the attack immediately and instead launch an artillery bombardment on Songshan Fortress to reduce unnecessary sacrifices as much as possible.

Now all we need to do is wait. Wait for our army's new fighter planes to enter service, and wait for the naval fleet to launch a counterattack against the Chinese fleet, successfully defeat them, and seize sea and air supremacy in the Pacific Ocean.

By then it will be easy to break through the Nujiang defense line."

Colonel Mick said worriedly: "But, General, what about Washington...?"

"It's okay. I'll be responsible for whatever happens. I can no longer waste precious troops in vain, and I can't let the young lives of the soldiers be sacrificed in vain." MacArthur said decisively.

…………

Baoshan County, ** the former enemy headquarters.

With the assistance of Du Yuming and Tang Huaiyuan, a grand counterattack plan that Zhang Lingfu had begun to conceive on the way before arriving came to life.

After the three of them studied it carefully, the battle plan finally took shape.

Du Yuming looked at the various marching signs on the combat map and couldn't help but sigh: "Big deal, Brother Lingfu, Chairman Zhang is so considerate of you. It turns out he was right. Du Yuming is convinced today."

Both of them were originally generals of the Central Army faction and were highly regarded by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek. However, Du Yuming was the deputy division commander and Zhang Lingfu was only a lieutenant colonel and battalion commander.

It wasn't until he met Zhang Xinghan that he first became famous in a battle at Puyang City. Then he started to be promoted at a rocket-like speed.

Now he has become Army Lieutenant General and General Commander-in-Chief of the Army.

In addition, Zhang Xinghan is currently a popular figure and has been entrusted with important tasks many times, so his promotion speed has far exceeded that of Du Yuming, his senior brother from Huangpu.

Before, Du Yuming still somewhat looked down on Zhang Lingfu, but after Zhang Lingfu sorted out his battle plan.

He had to admit that Zhang Lingfu was an excellent general with great tactics, strategic vision and skill. While he admired Zhang Lingfu, he also admired Zhang Xinghan's ability to recognize people.

Tang Huaiyuan couldn't help but nodded in agreement: "Yes, we, Old Tang, have been fighting for most of his life. But compared to General Zhang, I feel inferior."

Zhang Lingfu was happy in his heart, but he still waved his hands and pretended to be humble and said: "Hey, you two brothers are very grateful. Lingfu also benefited from learning from Chairman Zhang's command style and combat experience.

Moreover, this war involves a vast scope and a huge scale. If we are not careful, hundreds of thousands of our expeditionary troops may be defeated in a foreign country.

In the end, it still has to be submitted to Chairman Zhang for review and approval before it can be implemented."

Du Yuming nodded and said: "Chairman Zhang is an unparalleled and invincible god of war. His tactical command ability and strategic vision are unparalleled by anyone in the world.

As long as he nods, then this battle plan will definitely be fine."

…

In Kunming City, Long Yun arranged the residences of Zhang Xinghan and Jiang Baili very close to each other, which was very convenient for them to discuss military affairs.

No, after Jian Jian held a meeting with Long Yun, Li Zongren and others, Zhang Xinghan summoned Jiang Baili and Bai Chongxi, and the three of them gathered around the battle map and began to study the battle plan.

Zhang Xinghan came to the southwest this time to supervise the war. It was obvious that he was not just hoping that Zhang Lingfu and the soldiers of the Southwest Frontier Army would be able to defend the enemy from outside the country.

His huge and grand battle plan, with the successive victories of the northwest and northeast border troops, has given the north no worries, and has begun to be initially implemented.

Attacking the effective forces of the US Army as much as possible on land in Southeast Asia will also indirectly help the future naval and air decisive battles.

Therefore, as long as the time comes, Zhang Xinghan does not mind a large-scale battle with the US Army in the Yunnan and Burma areas.

It is best to be able to severely damage the US Army in Southeast Asia.

While the three were discussing, the adjutant Guo Zhong came in. After saluting the three, he reported to Zhang Xinghan: "Committee, Zhang Lingfu has called."

"Huh?" Zhang Xinghan asked, "What did Lingfu say?"

Guo Zhong looked down and said: "This is a combat plan, a combat plan for counterattacking the British, American and French coalition forces."

Zhang Xinghan waved his hand curiously: "Bring it to me and take a look."

Guo Zhong quickly handed it to Zhang Xinghan respectfully. Zhang Xinghan read it again. Jiang Baili and Bai Chongxi both asked: "Commissioner, how does Zhang Lingfu plan to fight?"

Zhang Xinghan handed the telegram to the two of them. After reading it, they both fell into deep thought.

Zhang Xinghan lit a cigarette, stared at the battle map in front of him and said, "I have to say, Zhang Lingfu's battle plan is quite bold."

"It's more than bold, concentrating half a million troops to launch an overwhelming attack on the US military. I think it is simply amazing." Jiang Baili said with a smile.

"But, Commissioner, Mr. Jiang, have you ever thought about it. In this combat plan, Zhang Lingfu needs airborne troops to land in Lashio and Myitkyina respectively to cut off the retreat of the 100,000 U.S. troops who invaded our country.

As far as I know, the total number of commissioned airborne troops is now less than 10,000. Previously, 6,000 troops were dispatched to respectively assist the Songshan and Gaoligong Mountain fortresses.

Even if they are mobilized, there will only be less than 9,000 airborne troops, and they will be divided into two groups. These 9,000 troops will withstand 100,000 U.S. Army troops and the hinterland of Myanmar in a dangerous environment with no backup, no logistics, and enemies on all sides.

The other British and American coalition forces attacked.

Can you hold it?" Bai Chongxi said with a worried look.

How could Zhang Xinghan not think of this, so he was considering whether to let the Army Aviation Helicopter Unit, one of his new air force units, enter the war in advance.

Zhang Xinghua reports to him on the training situation and the latest progress every day, so Zhang Xinghan knows that the current helicopter unit has initially achieved combat capabilities.

What Zhang Xinghan valued most was their powerful and terrifying ability to project troops.
Chapter completed!