Perhaps the Japanese army did not expect that if the Xinghua Army did not make a move, it would be enough, and once it made a move, it would directly hit the vital point of the Japanese army. The importance of the Mekong River basin was undoubtedly an extremely important transportation and supply line for the Japanese troops stationed in French Indochina.

Although the waterway was interrupted, the Japanese army could still transport and replenish supplies by land. However, the dense jungles in Southeast Asia and the very backward road conditions will undoubtedly cause greater consumption to the land transportation and supply of the Japanese army.

The most lethal thing is that after the supply by water is cut off, the Japanese army wants to transport supplies by land, and its losses will increase exponentially. The Japanese troops who have dealt with the Xinghua Army know that the Xinghua Army's jungle combat capability is very strong.

After all, the Xinghua Army, which was formed and active in Southeast Asia, was itself active in the jungle area. It's also normal to be good at jungle warfare. This is something that even the Allies admire.

At present, the Xinghua Army suddenly surrounded the Mekong River valley and launched a surprise attack on the Japanese troops stationed on both sides of the river. A number of river defense squadrons and garrisons were routed or even encircled and annihilated, which undoubtedly brought a fatal threat to the supply of the Japanese army.

The commander-in-chief of the Japanese army in Indochina, who was commanding operations in the Myitkyina region, was also shocked to learn the news and said, "What about it? The Xinghua Army cut off our water supplies? So many troops from them? ”

"General! The specifics are not yet clear, but the other side is moving very fast, and in just one night, more than a dozen of our river defense squadrons have lost news. Some important supply depots were also captured by the other side in one fell swoop.

The only thing that is more fortunate is that the other side did not attack the section of the river that we focused on defending. However, the operation of the Xinghua Army this time still had a major impact on us, and many of the supplies of the troops stationed along the coast were distributed, but I was afraid that there would be trouble. ”

"There are more than a dozen river defense squadrons, and the strength used by the Xinghua Army this time is at least a few thousand. Damn, these Xinghua troops are like rats, why are they all out of the nest all of a sudden. With regard to the water supply line, it must be restored as soon as possible.

By the way, has the Navy been assembled? Then send them a telegram urging them to come as soon as possible. Although there are some waters in the Mekong River, which are not suitable for large ships to cruise. But in some sections of the river, heavy river defense ships can also be navigated.

In addition, the front-line combat units were ordered to speed up the attack on the Xinghua Army in the Saigon area, and the air force units were ordered to start bombing missions. If you don't solve the problem of the Xinghua Army entrenched in the Saigon area, it will not be easy to win this battle! ”

The resurgence of the Allies and the Expeditionary Force posed a great threat to the Japanese forces fighting in northern Burma. In order to maintain a strong deterrent to the Allied forces, the main forces of the Japanese army deployed in northern Burma did not dare to act rashly.

But no one expected that at this juncture, the Xinghua Army would suddenly launch a surprise attack on the rear of the Japanese army. In this way, it will also have a huge impact on the Japanese army's operations in northern Burma, so that the Japanese army has to divide its troops to be vigilant for rear security.

At a time when the Japanese army once again adjusted its combat deployment and ordered reinforcements from all over the country to quickly launch an offensive on the Saigon area. A main battalion of the Fourth Brigade, under the cover of a wolf-fighting special operations detachment, began to advance into the territory of Yunnan Province.

A division of the Zhongyan Army, stationed in Zhenyue County (Mengla) in Yunnan Province, was already waiting near the Lancang River, a hundred miles away from the county seat. Earlier, in order to prevent the Japanese river defense troops from raiding, the Nakatsu Army also deployed defensive troops here.

And tonight, several important members of the division headquarters resisted, which made the troops stationed at this section of the river defense wharf somewhat surprised. Even the divisional guard battalion took over the defensive guard near the riverbank pier that night.

The commander of the Zhencheng garrison who stayed at the river defense wharf kept staring at the section of the river in the distance where there was only the sound of the river flowing, and said a little anxiously: "Is there any movement?" Didn't they say they were going to send someone to contact us tonight? ”

"Master, wait a little longer! The little devils are armed along this section of the river, and it is still difficult for them to come from the river. But will they really be able to get through this water supply line? ”

"Can you, you'll know when they arrive!"

Just as the senior officers of the garrison were quietly waiting for the lights and the sound of motors from the river section ahead. The divisional guard battalion, which was responsible for observing the forward positions, soon heard a sound in the distance.

Several soldiers looked at the surging surface of the river in the distance and said with a little confusion: "Listen, it seems that there is a sound of a motor?" ”

"That is? Wait, it looks like there's a real one, and look, there's a light up ahead. Quick, inform the division of the situation immediately! ”

Although I don't know why the division commanders, who usually stay in the county seat, suddenly came here tonight. However, the officers and men of the garrison division knew that the situation in Zhenyue County had recently become much more serious than usual.

In the past, even if there were small Japanese troops, the county town had never imposed a curfew, but in recent days, a curfew has been implemented. The river defense wharf, which is occasionally accessible to local people, has recently been strictly forbidden for unrelated people to approach.

In addition, there have been military commanders in the county town recently, and a number of Japanese spy personnel lurking in Zhenyue County have been captured. The reason for the implementation of the curfew is also said to be to create an opportunity for the military commander to arrest him.

But now it seems that the situation is much more than just catching a few Japanese spies. Earlier, when they heard that they were going to come to Hefang Wharf to pick up people, many officers and men of the guard battalion felt that it was unlikely.

After all, everyone knows that this river has always been controlled by the Japanese army. If it were not a garrison division with an artillery regiment, it would be deployed near the river defense wharf, and it was not militarily important here, and it is estimated that the Japanese army would have come over a long time ago.

When the guard battalion heard movement on the river and was about to report to his superiors, the commander of the garrison division, who was also watching, also saw the faint lights on the river in front of him. For a moment, everyone's hearts lifted.

In order to ensure the safety of the river defense wharf, the commander of the garrison division immediately said: "Order the troops, increase vigilance!" Look at the other party's signal and then talk! ”

The importance of this river defense wharf to Zhenyue County is self-evident. Once it was successfully attacked by the Japanese army, it would also be a fatal blow to the garrison division stationed here.

Fortunately, the river defense wharf built is relatively easy to defend and difficult to attack. Therefore, the small Japanese army attacked several times, but they were all repulsed by the garrison. For this reason, the military government of Yunnan Province has also paid more and more attention to this small city.

In other counties, it would have been impossible to deploy a division to defend here. What's more, behind the garrison division, the Zhongyan Army also deployed the main forces of two divisions. Recently, these two divisions are secretly assembling and standby.

By the time the troops of the guard battalion and the garrison division are ready to shoot at any time. On the river in the distance, several slow-moving river defense ships have appeared in everyone's sight.

Judging from these river defense ships, they are undoubtedly Japanese river defense gunboats that many officers and men of the garrison division are familiar with. It's just that these river defense gunboats, a kilometer away from the river defense pier, slowed down again and slowly approached.

Even on the river defense gunboats, the military flag of the Zhongyan Army was hoisted. Seeing these flags, the commander of the garrison division also breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately said: "Send them a signal, no one is allowed to shoot without my order!" ”

With a major of the garrison division, he walked to the dock and turned on a flashlight, aimed at the gunboat leaning in front, and began to light and dark three times. Soon after, someone on the river defense gunboat also used a flashlight to reply to the signal of two long and two short circles.

Seeing that the code was on the line, the garrison commander also said with a little relief: "It's okay, it should be that the person we are going to pick up has arrived!" Quick, get the docks out here! ”

"Yes, Master!"

Not long after, several gunboats that were slowly approaching finally appeared in the sight of the guard battalion of the garrison division. Looking at these Japanese gunboats, many officers and soldiers felt a little surprised and curious. After all, they don't have it!

At this time, some people in camouflage military uniforms stepped down from the river defense gunboats. Seeing the military uniforms worn by these people, many officers and soldiers felt a little strange. In their opinion, the color of the military uniform was somewhat strange.

But when the garrison division commander saw a middle-aged man wearing the rank of lieutenant colonel walking in the front, he quickly stepped forward and said, "Are you a guest on Penglai Island?" ”

"No, we're from Changxing Island! Master Zhu, it seems that you still really attach importance to this pier! I'm Chen Youren, the liaison officer for this time. I believe that Master Zhu should have received orders and instructions from Shangfeng, right? ”

"Yes, Lieutenant Colonel Chen! I really didn't expect you to actually drive all the little devils' gunboats. Is it going well? ”

"Master Zhu, if you have some words, let's talk about them when we get to the place! By the way, it's rare to meet for the first time, and it's a little embarrassing to make you wait here. Some greeting gifts have been prepared on the ship, and I would like to invite Master Zhu and everyone to accept them! ”

Hearing that the liaison officer sent by the Xinghua Army also brought a greeting gift to the garrison division, the garrison division commander was naturally very happy. But he said: "I am also acting on orders, which is not hard." What a responsibility! ”

It's just that when these division commanders of the garrison division saw the greeting that was brought down from the ship. The boxes of beef picks, the garrison commanders didn't think there was anything unusual.

But in the end, when they saw several whole boxes of Xinghua brand cigarettes, these divisional officers felt very happy. The reason is simple, this cigarette is very popular with the troops, especially cigarettes with filters.

The price of this kind of filter cigarettes in the domestic market is still relatively expensive. Such a whole box of cigarettes, whether you sell them for money or give them as gifts, are excellent things.

Beef was poured into the hair as a benefit for the soldiers, and these cigarettes were naturally a benefit for the officers. Such a gift, although it is not particularly valuable. But for many ordinary officers of the garrison division, it is not easy to buy such cigarettes.

After all, if it is too expensive to meet the gift, I am afraid that the officers of these garrison divisions may not dare to accept it. The reason is very simple, the commander of the garrison division will personally come to the dock to greet him, and it is a telegram sent directly from Chongqing.

Even this time, there is the full attention of the military command. Therefore, no matter how stupid the garrison commander is, he knows that these people he received this time, at least he, the garrison commander, still dare not provoke easily!