Liu Yunlong unreservedly put his thoughts together and said: "It seems that we are going to become a border guard force, watching others eat and drink spicy food, do you think I can not be depressed!" Nie Shicheng said with a smile: "It turned out that I was depressed for this, I said that brother, you are smart and confused for a while." There is no war on the border, and we are a field army, so it is impossible to transfer to the border as a garrison force, and tell you that we have won the jackpot. "What do you mean by that?" Liu Yunlong was confused.

Nie Shicheng's voice lowered an octave and said, "Brother, I was also confused along the way, but there is only one thing that can be explained. We could use troops against Burma, targeting India. India is a colony of the British Empire and an important base for the coalition, and I promise you'll have a great time. Liu Yunlong's eyes lit up when he heard this: "That's right! How did I not think of this, man! Brother is willing to bow down, I must punish the wine! In the blink of an eye, Liu Yunlong seemed to be a different person.

It seems that Nie Shicheng's number one in history is by no means in vain, and it is impossible to take on a big responsibility without two hits. After analysis, the two had no doubt about sending troops to Burma. "Report, the artillery regiment has arrived in Lijiang! I heard that it was a newly formed artillery regiment. "A subordinate came in to report." Artillery regiment? Brother and brother have nothing to say admiration! Liu Yunlong stretched out his thumb. The two brothers had a drink and stopped after dark.

Shang Hu, Seinfeld, Li Tong and others arrived in Lijiang in late January. The headquarters demanded that after the old calendar year, the army entered Burma. Time was tight and the task was heavy, Li Tong quickly threw himself into the refugee work, and Shang Hu and Seinfeld quickly held a military meeting. Officers at and above the brigade level, including the commander of the artillery regiment, attended the military meeting as observers. Shang Hu and Seinfeld walked into the conference room in high spirits, and all the generals stood up.

Shang Hu said majestically: "Please take a seat!" Now I announce the new appointment of the General Headquarters, and the General Headquarters has decided that I will be the commander of the Burmese Front and Song Fei will be the chief of staff. The original Liu Yunlong Department was renamed the First Column of the Burmese Front, and Liu Yunlong served as the commander-in-chief of the First Column. The original Nie Shicheng Department was renamed the 2nd Column, and Nie Shicheng served as the commander-in-chief of the 2nd Column. The artillery regiment was renamed the Artillery Column, which was repeatedly under the direct command of the headquarters. Liu Yunlong and Nie Shicheng glanced at each other and stood up knowingly to accept the order.

Shang Hu continued: "The headquarters asked us to march into Burma after the year, and the first column was the first to enter Burma as the vanguard, Liu Yunlong!" "Here!" "Order your column reconnaissance troops to enter Burma, and I want to get the full situation of Burma before sending troops." "It's a subordinate order!" "Nie Shicheng!" "Here!" "The mission of your ministry is to find settlements for refugees in Myanmar, to assist in the resettlement of refugees, and to ensure the absolute safety of refugees!" "Yes! Subordinate Order! ”

Seinfeld stood up and said, "When we enter Myanmar, the first thing we have to do is to resettle the refugees, and we must open up the situation as quickly as possible. Commander-in-Chief Deng asked not to go through the process but only to achieve results, and the same is true for ours. Now that everyone understands their tasks, let's hurry up and prepare! Everyone left, Seinfeld went to the city to help Li Tong understand the refugee situation, and Shang Hu went to Liu Yunlong's department.

The old calendar year passed quickly, and Liu Yunlong led the first column to set off first. A day later, Nie Shicheng led two brigades into Burma with a mission to find resettlement sites in the east. Subsequently, the headquarters and artillery column, including the selected 10,000 refugees and Li Tong and other officials, went on the road. In February, the southern part of the country is the dry season, with high clouds and bright sunshine. Despite the lush greenery of the surrounding trees, the weeds on the roadside showed a withered yellow color, and there was a noticeable lack of moisture from the rain.

"Commander, based on the reconnaissance situation, it has once again been determined that the king of Kampung in Burma is using troops against Laos and Siam, which is definitely good news for us. The soldiers are fast, the king of Mandalay Myanmar does not have many troops, as long as Liu Yunlong takes Mandalay, this dynasty will not exist. Seinfeld said with great interest. Don't worry about the Burmese army, their army is still using broadswords and spears, it's incredible. The next difficult step is how to prop up an obedient puppet regime, which is what we have to do. Chief of Staff, you have to help Li Tong worry more about this. ”

Shang Hu continued: "I originally thought that the British were talking about things, but now the Burmese dare to use troops against Siam. Siam is our ally, and if our allies are bullied, we will surely do justice. "Is this still to say, the division is famous, and we are the division of justice!" The two couldn't help but daxiao. The laughter attracted Li Tong in front, and he curiously grabbed the reins and stopped the war horse.

"Why are you smiling so happily," Li Tong asked curiously. Shang Hu smiled and said, "Chat, Master Li, where are you going to set up the Governor's Palace?" Shang Hu asked rhetorically. Haven't thought about it yet! Li Tong said casually. Master Lee, I heard that the land in the Irrawaddy River valley is fertile and can accommodate a large number of refugees, so I think the governor's palace should be placed in Yangon. Yangon is the mouth of the lower reaches of the Irrawaddy River, how about this place close to the sea and beautiful scenery? "You think far ahead, when you take Mandalay and you are thinking about Rangoon, don't forget that Rangoon is currently occupied by the British!" A town appeared in front of him, and Li Tong was almost gone.

The troops entered Burma from Ruili, and the main force and refugees turned to the northwest. Nie Shicheng led two brigades into Burma and turned southeast, aiming at Toshiba with the intention of opening a settlement in the Salween River valley, while the headquarters was to be stationed in Ba Mo in the northwest and then occupy Myitkyina. As for why Myitkyina was seized, it is closely related to Myitkyina's geographical location and convenient water transportation.

Myitkyina is an important town in northern Myanmar, located on the west bank of the Mai Khai River in the west. The place more than 40 kilometers away from Myitkyina in the north is called the mouth of the three rivers, namely the Maikaili River and the Nmei Kaijiang River. At the same time, the Mai Khai River is the largest tributary of the Ilova Low River, which passes through the capital of Myanmar and can go directly to Yangon to the sea. The river reaches Myitkyina, and the water is stable, and merchant ships can go directly to Mandalay, Yangon, and the sea, but this water transportation route is said to be a golden waterway, and for Myanmar it is no less than the Yangtze River in China.

The market town we talked about earlier is Ba Mo, which is located downstream of Myitkyina, which is the Shili range of Kochin State. Historically, the Kochin people in Myanmar have been friendly with the Han people for generations, so there are many Chinese living here. Due to the close business relationship with the mainland, the business atmosphere here is very strong, especially the residential houses here, which are similar to those in the mainland. At this time, the army entered Bamo, and many people welcomed it.

Shang Hu led his troops into Bamo, and received a report from Liu Yunlong that he had led his troops south. "Chief of Staff, Ba Mo is like a market town in the mainland, I didn't expect that there are a large number of Han people living here. I see that the headquarters is located here, Liu Yunlong has already led the main army to march towards Mandalay," Seinfeld said: "Yes, I really didn't expect that there are a large number of Han people here, it seems that Lord Li is going to be happy." As soon as the words fell, Li Tong and a group of people in bright clothes came up to him.

Li Tong was introduced as the first president of the Huang Chamber of Commerce, and Shang Hu politely greeted everyone. Li Tong decided to start the refugee resettlement work, and the local chamber of commerce promised to solve the refugee resettlement of 5,000 people. The door was opened, and everyone headed for the temporary headquarters. Located in the southern part of Myitkyina, in the lower reaches of the Maikaili River, Bhamo has a much larger business atmosphere than Myitkyina due to the Chinese.

The Ilova River absorbs the Daying River in Bhamo, and the downstream water potential becomes wider and shipping more convenient. After Liu Yunlong led his troops to Ba Mo, he ordered a regiment to go north to occupy Myitkyina, and then led the main force to advance towards Mandalay by water. At this time, the resettlement of refugees began rapidly. In the evening of that day, Li Tong dragged his tired body into the headquarters.

"Master Li! You've come just in time. We're about to start drinking, please take a seat! Shang Hu greeted warmly. Seinfeld poured wine and comforted: "Master Li, you may not be accustomed to the water and soil when you come to a different place, you have to pay attention to your body!" Li Tong took a drink from the wine glass and said: "Fortunately, there are a large number of Chinese in Bamo, otherwise it would be really difficult." Oh, by the way, I'll go to Myitkyina tomorrow. "What are you doing in Myitkyina?" Seinfeld was puzzled. "Well, our next target is Mandalay, you don't need to go to Myitkyina?"

Li Tong smiled bitterly: "King Keqin offered to see me, but it was difficult to refuse, I have to go." King Khachin promised to resettle 20,000 refugees in Myitkyina, on the condition that Chin State would be autonomous. "What do you mean?" "Of course I promised him, not only to him, but also to support him strongly. Did the two generals give me a welcome gift? ”

Shang Hu smiled: "What kind of greeting gift can we give you?" "I want to give 300 rifles to King Khochin, of course I can't give them for free, I need his food, Myitkyina is a rice-producing area, and I can also promote the resettlement of refugees." "Lord Li's idea is good, this is killing two birds with one stone, but King Qin personally came forward to resettle the refugees, and his subjects will not make trouble, this move is high." Seinfeld agreed.

Shang Hu smiled: "What's so difficult to get a rifle, this time I entered Myanmar, I brought 10,000 captured Remington rifles, which were originally issued to refugee settlements, so how about I give you 500 rifles?" Li Tong was overjoyed when he heard this: "Thanks to the strong support of the two generals, my initial idea is to open up two refugee distribution centers in Bamo and Lashio. With the convenience of waterways and fertile land on both sides of the river, there is no problem in relocating a large number of refugees. ”

Li Tong continued: "The establishment of a refugee distribution center in Lashio is mainly to consider the issue of follow-up resettlement. The refugees who arrive in Lashio, target the settlements in the Salween River basin, so that we can resettle the refugees faster. Chief of Staff Song was right, it seems that the Governor's Office will be placed in Rangoon in the future. "I'm right, I heard that Yangon is a beautiful and charming place!"

"Report! Liu Yunlong reported that the troops were intercepted by the Burmese army at Ruibao, with a strength of about 20,000 troops. "A subordinate came in to report.