Chu Tian, the commander of the special operations detachment, asked for the battle, which was purely accidental, and in all of Tang Qiuli's plans for the South Pacific theater, he did not dispatch a special operations detachment to go deep into the battlefield where Japan and the United States were fighting to obtain intelligence, and Tang Qiuli could not risk the lives of the special combat personnel.

Therefore, it was impossible for Tang Qiuli to approve Chu Tian's request for war.

Tang Qiuli motioned for the excited Chu Tian to sit down, and then said gently: "Chu Tian, your spirit of taking the initiative to ask for battle is good, soldiers, there should be such a momentum, although there are thousands of people, I will go there!" No matter how treacherous the battlefield environment is, there is also the courage to go to the soup and fire! ”

"However, there are multiple channels to obtain battlefield intelligence, your plan is not the only way, nor is it the best way, the specific reason, I don't say that you can understand, okay, your plan, as a backup plan, when needed, I will naturally consider it."

"Why, after withdrawing from the East Indies and East Pakistan, there has been no war for a few months, and Jing Ji has been moving? It's not good to be impetuous! Chutian, from Mandalay to Yangon, he hurried all the way, and he hasn't eaten lunch yet, right? Xinlan, let the cooking class cook a few good dishes, and I'll accompany the Chu detachment leader to eat! ”

It seems that Tang Qiuli didn't want to talk too much about this issue, so he changed the topic, everyone in the office understood in their hearts that what the division commander said was a backup plan, and it was normal to prepare for it without using it, which was tantamount to denying Chu Tian's request to ask for war in disguise, but it was just a more tactful, and everyone's eyes were looking at the young colonel's detachment leader.

Chu Tian was not as excited or anxious to argue as he imagined, but sat down. He said in a calm tone: "Division Commander, before I came to the division to meet you, I met Director Yu of the Intelligence Department and Director Shen of the Investigation Department, I know the situation, the two directors are worried about not being able to obtain valuable information, I think about it." Commander, you are the same! ”

Tang Qiuli suddenly realized, no wonder Chu Tian had just arrived in Yangon, and he came up with such a plan. It turned out to be Yu Deshui and Shen Junlu's bottom, but he didn't plan Chu Tian's words, but looked at it with gentle eyes. This brave and resourceful general under his command will see what other reasons he has to impress and convince himself.

Chu Tian continued: "Division commander, the two departments specializing in intelligence are both so troubled by the situation in the Pacific Theater, as the supreme commander of our troops, your feelings can be imagined, and besides, after I came in. Seeing the room full of all kinds of intelligence, it can be seen that the division commander urgently needs to grasp the detailed information of the various battlefields of the Americans and the Japanese, so that you can make accurate deployments. ”

Said here. There was a hint of cunning and pride in Chu Tian's eyes, and Tang Qiuli said quietly: "Observe carefully, draw inferences from one another, and deduce the essence of things from ordinary details. In the shortest possible time, come up with a way to deal with it, yes, I do need information in this regard, but, Chutian, these alone are not enough, there is no reason to have to send a special operations detachment to take risks! ”

Chu Tian smiled, smiled very brightly, not because of the division commander's refusal, he was impatient, he continued: "I understand what the division commander means, the biggest concern is how to ensure its own safety after the special operations detachment goes deep into the battlefield, division commander, I put forward this plan, it is not impulsive, the specific implementation plan, you listen to my report, and it is not too late to deny it!" ”

Tang Qiuli nodded, a little curious in his heart, Chu Tian's confidence is very strong, with a confident posture, what good can he do?

Chu Tian continued: "Division commander, my plan is to transfer 200 veterans with rich combat experience from the whole detachment, basically above the squad leader, to form four groups, each group of 50 people, to infiltrate the battlefields of Luzon, Mindanao, Kalimantan, and Sumatra respectively. ”

"I am extremely familiar with the troop formation, combat habits, and living habits of the Japanese army, and each group is disguised as a small unit of the Japanese army, mixed in the middle of the Japanese army, in this way, the more troops the United States and Japan are fighting, the more beneficial it will be to us. The movements are extremely frequent, the battlefield situation is chaotic, and I am afraid that the Japanese command does not fully understand where that unit is attacking, and who cares about a small force of more than 50 people. ”

"We are fish, swimming in the sea of the Japanese, division commander, similar actions, our special operations detachment has not been less executed, familiar with the road, veterans, can't be on a larger scale this battle, the ability of our special combat personnel, you still don't know, pretending to be more like the Japanese!" After speaking, Chu Tian was amused by his own words.

In all fairness, Chutian's plan is extremely operable, and with the ability of the special operations detachment and the previous appearance, among the hundreds of thousands of Japanese troops, it can come and go freely, for this, Tang Qiuli has no doubt at all, and this is not a cruel tug-of-war, the two sides rely on the lives of soldiers to fill in, and there is a great chance of danger.

The current battle situation is one-sided, the Japanese offensive is fierce, and the maneuver space in each battlefield is limited, if it is not expected, the battle for islands in the South Pacific will end within a week, and if you can't grasp detailed battlefield information, you can't grasp the best time to send troops, Chutian's plan is the best way, thinking of this, Tang Qiuli couldn't help but feel a little moved, but he was still hesitating.

At this time, Yu Deshui, the director of the Intelligence Division, and Shen Jun, the director of the Investigation Division, came together, and the two of them didn't wait for Tang Qiuli to ask what was going on, and said: "Division Commander, the plan of the Chu Detachment Commander is the most feasible at present, and the two of us both support the Chu Detachment Leader's plan, and the Intelligence Department's intelligence stations on various battlefields will also provide necessary assistance!" ”

Tang Qiuli looked at the three young colonels standing side by side, with a sly gaze in his eyes, he couldn't help but cry and laugh a little, dare to be affectionate, these three people have already discussed it in private, Chu Tian came forward, Yu Deshui and Shen Jun beat the side drum, to be honest, he has been persuaded by Chu Tian.

Tang Qiuli deliberately grimaced, and said: "Okay, the three of you have already colluded, if I, as the division commander, don't I agree, wouldn't I be guilty of public anger, okay, Chutian, I order the special operations detachment to immediately form a number of teams to go deep into the combat area to obtain intelligence, and Yu Deshui and Shen Jun's departments will fully assist!" ”

Chu Tian, Shen Jun and Yu Deshui, all with happy faces, stood up together, and replied loudly: "Yes, resolutely carry out the orders of the division commander!" Mission completion guaranteed! ”

Tang Qiuli waved his hand and said: "Don't be busy guaranteeing it first, I ask the special operations detachment to carry out the mission this time, and the casualties should be zero, if the casualties are too large, Chutian, you have to give me an explanation, and also, the focus of reconnaissance should be placed on Luzon Island, do you understand what I mean?" It will be the area where the Americans and the Japanese will fight fiercely. ”

Chu Tian nodded thoughtfully, and Tang Qiuli then asked, "Chu Tian, when are you going to act?" ”

Chu Tian replied: "Division commander, the task is urgent, the four reconnaissance teams have been formed, they are ready to go, and they can set off tonight!" ”

Tang Qiuli smiled and said, "It seems that you guys are already prepared!" How can you be sure that I will approve of your actions? ”

Chu Tian replied honestly: "I'm not sure, but I have to work hard, after I discussed with Shen and Yu, I immediately called the detachment, regardless of whether the division commander can approve our plan or not, prepare first, once you approve, you can pull it out immediately, don't you fight an uncertain battle, don't you often warn us like this!" ”

At midnight on June 4, in the Andaman Sea outside the port of Yangon, the night was as thick as ink, shrouded in the boundless sea, four speedboats flying the Japanese sun flag parted ways here, galloping towards their respective destinations, Chu Tianmu sent the three speedboats away, instantly disappeared in the boundless darkness, let out a sigh of relief, and said to a young officer wearing the uniform of the Japanese army next to him: "Order to go down and rush to Luzon Island as fast as possible." ”

At the same time, Luzon, Manila, the headquarters of the US military in Southeast Asia and the South Pacific, and the entire city were in a state of panic, with the lights of the past being bright and green, skirts fluttering, and glitz, and on the streets, rampaging US jeeps, whistling wildly, and drunken American GIs passing by all disappeared without a trace.

The officers who came in and out of the compound of the US military headquarters were in a panic, and from time to time a jeep came at a gallop and stopped abruptly in the courtyard, and the officers who jumped out of the car were sweating profusely, and the sound of hurried footsteps echoed in the long corridor, which added to the tense atmosphere.

In an office, General MacArthur, the commander-in-chief, and General Stilwell, the chief of staff, sat opposite each other, their faces very grim, to be exact, a gloomy fog, and a hint of annoyance when they looked closely.

Just now, the two ended an unpleasant conversation, which began with a serious disagreement over a specific campaign disposition, or rather, a bold decision that might turn the tide of the battle on Luzon.

On the afternoon of 3 June, the 103rd and 104th Divisions of the 14th Army of the Japanese Army, which attacked Luzon, attacked the suburbs of Batangas and Amochiel in western Manila, which are only more than 200 kilometers away from Manila.

However, the disagreement arose because of this, and this disagreement made the two commanders of the US military quarrel red-faced and confused.

(To be continued) ......)

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