In May, the Hukang River valley area is densely forested with mountains, rivers criss-crossed, and the Burmese word means "where the devil lives", although the routes on the map are clear and clear, but this is only a map, and the actual situation is much more complicated.

It is a very difficult thing for troops to be stationed in the field for a long time, and Chen Fei must be thorough in all aspects and cannot be ignored.

In the evening, a large fire burned in the open field, and the commanders sat on the ground, with the American army on one side and the independent division on the other, and Chen Fei and Merrell came together.

Chen Fei raised his hand to Merrill and said with a smile: "General, please first!" ”

Merrell didn't shirk either, and stepped forward and shouted: "Young soldiers, why did we leave our homeland today and come to this battlefield in the Savage Mountain of Burma, where life and death are uncertain? In order for the citizens of the United States of America not to suffer from the massacre of the Japanese dwarfs, a year ago, the Japanese army attacked Pearl Harbor, the base of the Pacific Fleet, without declaring war, and we suffered heavy casualties, it is time to avenge the dead brothers, and we will drive the Japanese out of Burma together with the Allied Chinese army. ”

"Yay——!" The U.S. military officers sitting on the grass all stood up and raised their arms in greeting.

The commanders of the independent division were stunned for a moment, and Zhu Guowen immediately said: "Applause!" Applause erupted.

Merrell looked at the crowd for a moment and continued: "If the Japanese dare to challenge us, then let them know that you can fight for your country, and let little Japan taste the strength of our American soldiers." ”

There was another burst of cheers, Chen Fei thought to himself, this is a pre-departure mobilization meeting, and it didn't talk about the substance at all.

The cheers stopped, and Merrill looked at Chen Fei and said, "Let our commander, General Chen, speak!" ”

Chen Fei said with a relaxed face: "The first thing about this meeting is that everyone knows each other, after the battle starts, everyone doesn't know each other, isn't it a joke, who dares to hand over his back to a comrade-in-arms who doesn't know." ”

Everyone burst into laughter and said yes.

Chen Fei beckoned, and Wang Liang led two soldiers to carry up a large blackboard with a map of the Hukang River Valley.

"Presumably everyone already knows that this map is the Hukang River Valley area, the goal of our action this time, to reconnoiter the area and prepare for other troops to build the Sino-Indian highway to attack the devil's stronghold, since the order has been issued, how to carry out the operation, how to cooperate is the theme of this meeting, everyone can ask questions, everyone can find a way to solve the problem together." Chen Fei said as he looked around at everyone.

"Commander, isn't this your business? Ask us what we do? You give the order, and we will carry it out. Zhao Liuda said.

"The main thing is that we are fighting with the US military for the first time, and I want to hear what the US military thinks, you don't say that no one treats you as a dumb person." Chen Fei replied.

The crowd burst into laughter again.

"General, Commander Zhao's words, I completely agree, we have no ideas." Andrei replied loudly that Andrei is now the chief of staff of the major of the wheat detachment, and he can be regarded as a promotion.

"Well, then you don't have any doubts?" Chen Fei said.

An American major stood up and said: "General, since the order of the higher authorities is reconnaissance, we don't need to dispatch so many people, we can use small detachments to conduct reconnaissance, and the large army has entered the Hukang River valley area, I am afraid that the small Japanese will find out immediately." ”

"Look, what a good question, hit the nail on the head, let's look at the map, the distance from our Butterfly Valley to the Hukang River Valley is about 130 kilometers of mountain roads, I plan to set up four points on this 130-kilometer mountain road, everyone look here, and here, about 30 kilometers apart, the troops can replenish supplies in these four places, so that the troops sent out can not only get supplies, but also call for support, and at the same time can rest." Chen Fei said.

"With these large supplementary points, we can also set up small supplementary stations to provide convenience for us to reconnoiter the Hukang River Valley, regardless of whether we send small detachments or large troops." Chen Fei said again.

"General Chen, how did you come up with this? What a good idea. Merrell said happily.

"Then trouble General Mai to inform the Air Force and airdrop supplies to these points when the time comes." Chen Fei said.

Merrell nodded, and called the U.S. military commander over to look at the map together.

Chen Fei said to the people of the independent division: "The chief of staff will draw up a few maps, you should read them carefully and carefully, and tomorrow I will issue tasks to each unit." ”

"Yes." The crowd replied loudly.

"In the evening, we will have another meeting with the chief officials, the plan is not detailed enough, and we will strive to complete this plan within one day." Chen Fei said.

"Yes." Several officers replied.

Next, the US officers of the Mai detachment also recognized Chen Fei's plan, and they all bowed their heads and applauded.

Originally, the Mai detachment was very sure of the independent division, and because of the heavy sacrifice of a regiment of the independent division in the last time, in exchange for the breakthrough of the Mai detachment, these officers were grateful to the independent division. Merrell happily affirmed the plan, and at the same time introduced his own officers, and thanks to the connection of several former members of the advisory group, the officers of both sides quickly warmed up.

Although it is still difficult to achieve a certain level of communication ability in language, it is impossible to pretend that everyone is happy.

"Division Commander, this meeting will be very effective." Zhu Guowen smiled and said to Chen Fei.

Chen Fei nodded and said: "This is the effect you want, otherwise everyone doesn't say it, and when the time comes, it will be difficult to cooperate with the action, and the U.S. military also knows this, so even if the ice releases the previous suspicion tonight, but the arrangement over there should be cautious, the old dog usually doesn't say it, and his heart is bright." ”

"Well, I know, I'll refine the plan with the chief of staff at night, division commander, how did you come up with this, I really admire you." Zhu Guowen said.

"I've had such an idea for a long time, but there is no place to use, and now it's just right, I guess the devil will also use this method to arrange supply points in all corners of Savage Mountain, so that reconnaissance personnel can be replenished, we have an advantage, and the supply points can airdrop supplies, which is also the strength of the US military." Chen Fei said.

Zhu Guowen thought about it, and this is the truth.

At noon the next day, Chen Fei and Merrill finally came up with a detailed plan of action after discussion, and ten minutes later, the troops received orders. The independent regiment, the 1st regiment, the 2nd regiment, the engineer regiment and the special service battalion are the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th supply points, and the second brigade stays behind, and the main reconnaissance task falls on the reconnaissance battalion and the teaching team, and the artillery battalion as a support, with mortars, is scattered in various supply points, which can be defended and can respond to emergencies.

As soon as the order was issued, Tang Bing came to Chen Fei's headquarters.

"Division commander, how can you do it, our second brigade is staying behind again, I didn't act with you last time, I have nothing to say, and this time I don't have a task, I, the brigade commander, are about to be idle first." Tang Bing said.

Chen Fei smiled and said, "I know, but since the task has been issued, you will carry it out, and next time I will give priority to the second brigade." ”

Tang Bing nodded helplessly and said, "I know that life and death on the battlefield are unpredictable, but after all, we are soldiers, and I hope the division commander will think more about us next time." ”

"Okay, I'll do it, after the first brigade sets off, the defensive position is empty again, and you have to arrange for the troops to fill it."

"Yes, I understand." Tang Bing replied.

"By the way, there is only our division on this order, so there are no troops of the wheat detachment?" Tang Bing asked puzzled.

"The wheat detachment is the main force, we are actually cooperating, the wheat detachment will be divided into 20 squads to take turns to reconnoitre, and our reconnaissance battalion and teaching team will also be divided into several squads, and each reconnaissance detachment will be a joint mission between China and the United States." Chen Fei said.

"Oh, in that case, the language is a big problem." Tang Bing said.

"Well, the chief of staff is selecting those who can speak English in each unit, or those who can communicate simply, don't we have a lot of student soldiers, even if they learn quickly." Chen Fei said.

"Teacher, didn't we all learn English before? I really didn't expect it to be used so quickly, I estimate that in the entire national army, our division knows the most English. Tang Bing said.

Chen Fei nodded and said, "It's useful, but I really can't learn this English, so I won't mention it." ”

"By the way, division commander, I see that the U.S. military also has a weapon, a long iron pipe, can you find a way to ask, I guess it's a good thing." Tang Bing said.

"Long tubes? Is it a weapon or what kind of equipment used by sappers? Don't make jokes then. Chen Fei said.

"It's hard to say, but it should be a weapon, I went up and took a look, this thing has a trigger, which means it can be fired." Tang Bing said.

"Okay, I see, I'll take a look later." Chen Fei said.

"General, the squad has been assigned, there are a total of twenty-two groups, and the rest of the soldiers are stationed in the front independent regiment, whether it is support or supplement, it can be completed as quickly as possible." Merrell came in.

"Okay, then let's start with the action." Chen Fei said.

"General, do you want to report to the expeditionary force or the Allied command at the beginning of the operation, and report the details." Merrell Road.

Chen Fei thought for a while and said: "Wait for now, let's just say that the operation has begun, don't disclose the specific details first, let's see the effect." Chen Fei said.

Merrell nodded.

"The situation in the Hukang River Valley area is too complicated, we go to reconnoiter not only the danger from the Japanese army, but also the environmental restrictions, the above always want to hear good news, and we will always blame our joint force for all bad news, so ah, we also have to be more mindful." Chen Fei said.

Merrell was stunned for a moment, and just as he wanted to speak, Chen Fei said again: "We are now grasshoppers on a rope." ”

Merrell smiled wryly and said, "War is at the service of politics, and it makes sense. “

"Yes, politics, Lao Mai, we are soldiers, we don't understand politics, but we must learn to protect ourselves." Chen Fei said.

Merrell looked at Chen Fei and said, "Yes, General, I understand, then let's start early tomorrow morning." ”

"Okay, by the way, Lao Mai heard that you have a weapon like a long pipe there?" Chen Fei gestured with his hand as he spoke.

"Oh, General Chen is talking about the Bazooka, we just took over, and I don't know if it's good or not." Merrell Road.

"What are bazookas for?" Chen Fei said.

"Oh, it's mostly individual anti-tank equipment, but it can destroy armored vehicles and machine-gun fortifications." Merrell Road.

"Really? What is the effective range? Chen Fei asked.

"About 100 meters, why don't we try it, General?" Merrell Road.

"Okay." Chen Fei was overjoyed.

The Bazooka rocket launcher was carried by an American soldier, aimed at the target, and with a "whoosh~" sound, a rocket dragged a long tail flame and flew towards the target.

"Boom~"

The humanoid target exploded and shattered.

"It's not a small power!" Chen Fei said.

"It's a good thing, it's a weapon both offensively and defensively." Tang Bing also said happily.

"Yes, with the mortar, a direct shot and a curved shot, Lao Mai, how much is this, can you give me some?" Chen Fei said with a smile.

"There are ten in total, but there is not much ammunition, so I guess I don't have half of them." Merrell said cheerfully.

"Interesting, Chen Fang, thank you, General." Chen Fei suddenly said happily.

After two days of preparation, early in the morning of the third day, the troops were ready to go, and Chen Fei wanted to say a few words of encouragement, which could be regarded as seeing off the troops, but when the words came to his lips, he swallowed again.

"Let's go." Chen Fei shouted.

Suddenly, a group of soldiers marched towards the hinterland of Savage Mountain in an orderly manner.

Chen Fei did not go out in this operation, and Zhu Guowen led various units to arrange for stationing and reconnaissance, and the early arrangements for setting up points were very smooth, but when the reconnaissance was actually launched, problems arose.

After a period of arrangement in the Hukang River valley area, the little devils set up many traps in the criss-crossing lakes and swamps, and mines, bamboo thorns, and snipers were everywhere, so that the reconnaissance troops could not be guarded, and the casualties suddenly increased greatly, and the required information was not obtained at all.

Chen Fei's headquarters, Merrill looked at the sand table that Zhu Guowen had just sent, and kept shaking his head, it was estimated that he had a real headache at this time.

"Division commander, the situation is very bad, the devil has taken the lead there, and we will be targeted as soon as we go out, although it will not be difficult to move an inch, but it is almost the same." Zhu Guowen said dejectedly.

"Why is this happening? Is the little devil so powerful? Chen Fei was puzzled.

Zhu Guowen shook his head and thought for a while: "Battalion Commander Zheng said that many organs are used for hunting, and as soon as the soldiers step on it, their legs will be injured, and one or two soldiers will be injured, and four or five soldiers will be served, and this reconnaissance mission will be ruined all of a sudden." ”

After listening to Chen Fang's translation, Merrell immediately said: "It seems that the operation of the squad will not work, let's think of a way." ”

Chen Fei took out a cigarette and lit it, took a puff, thought for a while, and said, "Aren't we also a lot of hunters?" Can't see something? ”

"It's not enough, why don't you concentrate the hunters of the second brigade and send them out." Zhu Guowen said.

"Well, that's fine, it's just that I don't understand, how could the devil think of this trick, and the regular army would take a fancy to this kind of gadget that steals chickens and dogs?" Chen Fei said.

Zhu Guowen looked at Meriel, who was also puzzled and looked confused.

"Could it be the traitors in Myanmar, this place in Myanmar is full of mountains, a person is a hunter, and setting a few traps is not a matter of catching them." Chen Fei said suddenly.

Zhu Guowen immediately said when he heard this: "Yes, division commander, there are countless small mechanisms set up in the depths of the dense forest on the mountain trail, and it seems like this is the case when you say this, but several of our Orion soldiers all said that it looks like all kinds of clips like Orion catching wild beasts, but the problem is that they are all made of steel and wire, and the local Orions are richer than our Orions?" Can you use such a good thing? ”

"Damn, that devil can't provide it? Besides, when the devils were building the fortress outpost, the remaining steel and iron wires were not just enough for the local hunters to use. Chen Fei scolded.

"That's right, but what do we do?" Zhu Guowen said.

"Simple, you ask the reconnaissance troops in front to mark a route, and I ask the air force to blow up a road for you." Merrell Road.

"Will this work? How many bombs are needed, how many planes have to be moved, will the devil fight back when this movement is big? Zhu Guowen asked.

Chen Fei slapped the table and said: "It's as simple as that, under the bombardment of aerial bombs, these little things still have a fart, since the devil already knows that we are scouting, then we will come with great fanfare, and it is a big deal to do it with the devil." ”

Zhu Guowen got up and said, "Okay, then I'll go back and rearrange it immediately." ”

"Okay, you go to the Second Brigade first to bring veterans who can fight jungle warfare, if it's not enough, let Tang Bing send a regiment over." Chen Fei said.

"Yes." Zhu Guowen replied and left immediately.

"Lao Mai, your plane is here, can you control the situation? Or I'll call Chennault. Chen Fei said.

"No, the devil only has one division's air force here, and it's almost the same after a few battles, and General Chennault has already seized control of the Savage Mountain area." Merrell Road.

"That's good, I don't believe it, I won't be able to blow up a way." Chen Fei gritted his teeth and said.

"Well, in a few days, a batch of flamethrowers will be delivered, and when the time comes, a passage will be burned with fire." Merrell Road.

"Flamethrower?" Chen Fei asked.

"Yes, a flamethrower, consisting of two or three cylinders, containing a high-pressure inert propulsion gas, such as nitrogen, plus a mixture of gasoline and certain thickeners, which can be carried on the back of a warrior." Merrell Road.

"Oh, there's such a nice thing." Chen Fei said.

"The little devil also has it, the 100-type flamethrower, it's very good, but I haven't seen it here, it should be used in the South Seas, by the way, the little devil didn't have a 93-type flamethrower before, and it was there many years ago." Merrell wondered.

Chen Fei scratched his scalp and said, "I haven't seen it, but I've heard of the Spitfire tank, but I haven't seen it either." ”

"Oh, these things will arrive in India one by one, we are the most advanced troops, and we will definitely give them priority." Merrell Road.

Chen Fei nodded, thinking, the weapons are getting better and better, the independent division was calculated in the past, everyone has a Zhongzheng rifle, and now everyone has a Garand rifle, the firepower is much stronger than before, the weapons and equipment have improved, and they can't do the little devil anymore, it is really a shame to throw it to grandma's house.