Chapter 1098 Kill the Country

The war in the South Peninsula was concentrated in Burma, and the war in Burma was focused on Mandalay, partly because Tang Qiuli was adding fuel to the fire, deliberately letting the remnants of Shouichi in the temple go out of the Savage Mountains and block Myitkyina, the only passage for the British to retreat west to India.

The main reason was that Alexander, the British supreme military commander in the Indochina Peninsula, was bent on leading the Japanese to China in order to betray China's interests in exchange for the safety of the British colonies in Southeast Asia.

As a result, the lifted stones not only smashed their own feet, but also brought the British Empire's forces in Southeast Asia into the encirclement of the Japanese army, and more than 400,000 British and Burmese soldiers were sent by Japan to Southeast Asia to encircle Mandalay, an important city in central Burma.

In this case, Alexander pulled the American Stilwell, plus Chairman Chiang's confidant Chen Cheng, to Tengchong, a small city on the border of Yunnan and Burma, in an attempt to press Tang Qiuli to send troops to Burma and rescue the British team that was surrounded by the Allied forces.

Looking forward to the stars and the moon, Alexander, who was anxious, finally looked forward to the opportunity for Tang Qiuli to agree to meet, and came out after a long time, Tang Qiuli Shi Shiran walked into the headquarters, Alexander hurriedly got up, stretched out his big hand full of yellow hair, and held Tang Qiuli's hand as soon as he could, shaking it constantly, this affectionate person, who didn't know the inside story, thought that the two were friends of life and death who had not seen each other for many years.

Alexander spoke in English, "Dear Vice Chairman Tang, we have met again in this beautiful city, which reminds me of a pleasant past, and it is my honor to meet you!" Saying that, there was also an Englishman who bowed, and his demeanor was as respectful as he was, and the momentum of the newcomer to Tengchong was like two people.

Knowing the last time he negotiated with Alexander and Ebson in Tengchong, Chang Feng couldn't help but wonder, this Englishman is really not simple, knowing that when he asks for someone, he puts down his body, is he very happy when he comes to Tengchong for the first time? It's a shame that he himself mentioned the disgraceful thing, but no matter what kind of performance he performs, the division commander will eat this guy.

Chen Cheng on the side, seeing his blood churning, muttered to himself in his heart, "Damn, what's this called?" Alexander to himself, that is to be arrogant, to breathe and drink, at every turn is to harshly criticize, and then to persecute, on himself, vent his dissatisfaction with Tang Qiuli, but in the face of Tang Qiuli, this British guy has a low-level posture, the same Chinese, why is the treatment so different? It's not fair! ”

Chen Cheng was scolded, Alexander himself was swallowing a mouthful of blood in his heart, he now knew what it meant to be stronger than people, he believed that he, the first deputy commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces, could command any army in Southeast Asian countries, including the army of the Chinese government, and even the army of the Americans, but for Tang Qiuli's independent division, he did not dare to command even a horseman, nor could he command it.

Alexander felt that he had lowered his stature enough, which was in response to the old Chinese saying, "It's hard to ask for people, it's hard to ask for people!" In order to achieve his goal, he didn't even dare to call Tang Qiuli the commander of the military division, but called him the deputy chairman of the highest position, and did not bow to his superiors, so he naturally put aside the title of the so-called first deputy commander-in-chief of the Allied China Theater.

In fact, Tang Qiuli hung him in Tengchong for several days, and Alexander also figured out some tastes, his own official title, I am afraid that in Tang Qiuli's eyes, worthless, thinking so, his heart was first three points shorter, plus it was to ask for reinforcements to come, and then put a stinky shelf, there must be no good fruit to eat, Tang Qiuli and Chen Cheng are different Chinese, and it is necessary to lower their posture.

Stilwell saw Tang Qiuli for the first time, the Americans' sphere of influence, concentrated in Luzon, Mindanao, Kalimantan and other places in the South Pacific, and Chinese mainland, across the South China Sea, with little or no intersection with the independent division, he went to Tengchong, entirely to take care of the traditional friendship with the British.

If it is not necessary, Stilwell definitely does not want to have any kind of conflict with Tang Qiuli, this young general who walked in like a light breeze, at first sight, made General Stilwell unforgettable for life, that is a kind of superior or a person of great wisdom, only the bearing that only a person of great wisdom will have, no one will despise him for his age, Alexander is afraid that he will have to suffer for what Tang Qiuli did.

Chen Cheng was different, he hurriedly took a few steps forward, and the "snap" one stood upright, the small man stood straight, and said loudly: "Report to Director Tang, Chen Cheng, chief of staff of the Nanjing camp, came to report and ask the commander to instruct!" "A military style.

Chen Cheng is very smart, another position he called Tang Qiuli was to put himself in the position of Tang Qiuli's subordinates, for a while, the British and Tang Qiuli were at a stalemate, and he had reasons and excuses to shirk, he was Tang Qiuli's subordinate, and he couldn't control the affairs of his boss, lest things have no result, and the British forced himself to be angry at both ends.

Tang Qiuli's respect for Chen Cheng, bowing his head, are all Chinese, in front of foreigners to make him too embarrassed, can't say, for Alexander's enthusiasm, Tang Qiuli just smiled faintly, said: "It's rare General Alexander, I still remember the first time I met in Tengchong, the second time I met, it can be regarded as an old friend, don't be too polite, please take a seat!" ”

The American three-star general, in history, for China's War of Resistance, did not make a small contribution, the Chinese expeditionary force retreated to Ramgar in India, and was able to settle on the territory of the British, retrain and re-equip, all of which depended on Stilwell's vigorous maneuvers, and there would be a major counterattack by the Chinese expeditionary force against Burma.

All the officers and men of the National Expeditionary Force will not forget what this upright American did for the squadron, but unfortunately, because Stilwell, when he was the chief of staff of the Allied Chinese theater, strongly advocated that the weapons and equipment of the United States aid China should be equipped not only with the Central Army, but also with the troops of the Eighth Route Army and the New Fourth Army.

Later, Chairman Chiang did not hesitate to threaten to break relations with the Allies and let the US government recall Stilwell, and General Stilwell had to return to China gloomily, and since then, faded out of the American world and disappeared, for such an American, who had helped the Chinese, deserves Tang Qiuli's respect.

Tang Qiuli took the initiative to step forward, shook Stilwell's hand, and said sincerely: "Welcome General Stilwell to Tengchong, Qiuli was delayed in returning today because he went down to inspect the troops, and I hope the general will forgive me, I hope you have a good time in Tengchong!" Tang Qiuli used honorifics, and he thought that General Stilwell deserved such respect.

Stilwell was a little overwhelmed by Tang Qiuli's enthusiasm, Tang Qiuli's attitude towards Alexander, Stilwell saw it clearly, he didn't think he had helped Tang Qiuli, the two met for the first time, so, Stilwell said cautiously: "Thank you Vice Chairman Tang for your hospitality, Tengchong is a beautiful small city, I like it here, of course, including the Chinese here, such as General Chang." ”

When Tang Qiuli and Stilwell were greeting warmly, Alexander, on the side, looked straight in his eyes, couldn't help but look at Stilwell suspiciously, and muttered secretly in his heart, "Strange, why is Tang Qiuli so enthusiastic about Stilwell, is this Yankee, behind his back, with the Chinese, especially Tang Qiuli, have any behind-the-scenes deals?" ”

After greetings, everyone sat down, and after Alexander gave a detailed introduction to the dangerous situation in Mandalay, he couldn't wait to say: "Your Excellency, the soldiers of the British Empire, in Mandalay, we are eagerly hoping that you can reach out to break the encirclement of the Japanese army," After speaking, he looked at Tang Qiuli with a look of hope.

Chen Cheng and Stilwell's ears were pricked up, listening to what Tang Qiuli said, in the eyes of the two, Tang Qiuli would definitely put forward conditions, it was time for the British to bleed, what made them stunned and almost jaw-dropping, Tang Qiuli replied without hesitation: "Yes, the troops of my independent division will enter Burma today." ”

Alexander asked in disbelief, "Vice Chairman Tang, what you said is true?" So what are your requirements? Tang Qiuli smiled and said: "There is no requirement, just to inform you that the troops belonging to the independent division will enter Burma to fight against Japan and act independently, without any restrictions from any organization, including the Allied China Theater Headquarters." ”

Alexander nodded hurriedly, and agreed without hesitation, using other people's soldiers, but also pointing fingers, how can there be such a cheap thing, besides, Tang Qiuli is such an unruly person, who can command it?

Tang Qiuli continued: "General Alexander, what I need to remind is that the situation in Mandalay must be controlled, otherwise, your team will inevitably have unexpected changes, for example, carrying you behind your back and surrendering to the Japanese army, at that time, our independent division troops will be in a very embarrassing situation!" ”

Tang Qiuli's words are obvious enough, I can't believe you British, don't send troops when the time comes, you British surrendered in a hurry, Alexander's face turned red, and he swore that there would never be a matter of soldiers surrendering to the Japanese, and he had already telegraphed General Francis, the chief of staff, to strictly control the troops.

In the eyes of Alexander, Stilwell, and Chen Cheng, the most difficult thing to do was finalized in a few words, giving them a dreamy feeling of unreality.

On the night when the decision was made to send troops, more than 100,000 men of the independent division finally fought their way out and entered Burma under Alexander's expectant gaze, but the target was not Mandalay, which Alexander expected.