Chapter 244: The Situation Expands

After arriving at the headquarters of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army in Yangon, it was already evening. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info but Qin Shou didn't have time to rest, so after letting Situ Chengye be settled, a military meeting was held. Present at the meeting were several division commanders except for Xu Feipeng, commander of the 4th Infantry Division, who was far away in Myitkyina, and Xu Huansheng, commander of the air force.

The newly formed 5th Infantry Division and the 6th Infantry Division, the division commanders were Luo Kai, the former commander of the 1st Infantry Regiment, and Zhou Shihai, the commander of the former Guard Regiment. These two infantry divisions have only been formed for a short time. Although the personnel and weapons and equipment have already arrived, most of the soldiers are still adapting to the performance of weapons and equipment, and the training of various combat skills has only just been carried out, and the combat effectiveness has not yet been formed. So, in this war with the British, neither of these infantry divisions could play.

But even so, close to the previous 4 infantry divisions and 6 brigades, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army was no longer inferior to the British in terms of strength. As for combat effectiveness, Qin Shou was even more sure to beat the British. You know, the British army in India has never been known for its strong combat effectiveness. These armies, which consisted mainly of Indians and other colonists, had always had limited combat effectiveness.

"Brethren, my trip to the United States was a complete success. The Americans, who have already supported us in setting up a military junta in Burma, may promise to support us in the development of our industry. Soon, a large amount of industrial equipment will be shipped to help us set up various factories. In addition, I took out a loan from the Americans to buy dozens of warships, and we will soon have our own navy. Qin Shou glanced at the senior generals of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army present, and then said.

Sure enough, after listening to Qin Shou's words, these generals immediately smiled. I have to admit that the conflict with the British put them under great pressure. Although the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army was very strong, the British were an old power. The British and Americans are close allies. Everyone was afraid that the Americans would stand on the side of the British and put pressure on the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. But now it seems that everything is too much for them.

"Commander, it's great in that case, we don't have to be afraid of the British anymore." Sun Changwu said with a smile.

"Humph! We didn't need to be afraid of them in the first place. The British dared to come to us for trouble, and they were simply asking for their own death. Qin Shou's face was strong. He thought that with the current strength of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, there was no need to be afraid of the British at all.

What's more, Qin Shou knew that their occupation of Burma and the establishment of a military government would definitely cause dissatisfaction among many people. In such a situation, if you can make an example of the chickens and monkeys, there will be much less trouble in the future. Although the British are not weak, in Qin Shou's eyes, they are the chickens used to scare the monkeys.

Qin Shou came to the military map hanging on the wall, and then gave the order: "The 1st Infantry Division continues to advance westward and reach the line along the Rakhine Mountains. If the British dare to go deeper, then let them have no return. The 2nd Infantry Division, heading north, took over the defensive line in western Burma. Hold the passage and prevent the British from entering Burma. The 3rd Infantry Division, which also followed westward, reinforced the 1st Infantry Division. The defense of Rangoon and its surroundings was left to the 5th and 6th Infantry Divisions. ”

"Yes, Captain." All the generals replied.

Although, this time the opponent is the British. However, they are still fighting highly. They firmly believed that under the leadership of Qin Shou, even the British, they could be defeated.

"The armored brigade, the heavy artillery brigade and the reconnaissance brigade are also moving west. I judged that if the British invaded in a big way, they would definitely attack along the Rakhine Mountains. When the time comes, we will let these British people come and go. A trace of ruthlessness flashed in Qin Shou's eyes.

"Yes, Captain." Everyone knew that Qin Shou was clearly digging a big pit for the British, preparing to let them go around without food.

"Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Steven is here." At this time, Chen Hu reported to Qin Shou.

Qin Shou frowned, but still let Lieutenant Colonel Steven in. Qin Shou knew that after Lieutenant Colonel Steven returned to Burma, he got in touch with the Allied Southeast Asia Theater Command and must have gotten the latest news. From the standpoint of the Americans, of course, they did not want the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army and the British to clash at this time.

But alas, the British don't seem to know what to do. Under such circumstances, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army naturally could not compromise and retreat. If they compromise and retreat, the British will inevitably gain an inch.

Soon, Lieutenant Colonel Steven walked in.

"Qin, General Stilwell is trying to mediate between you and the British. The general hopes that you will be able to stop the military operation. Lieutenant Colonel Steven said.

"Stop military operations? Steven, my friend. Please tell me. If we had stopped the military operation, would the British have stopped it? Qin Shou looked at Lieutenant Colonel Steven, waiting for his answer.

"This ......," Lieutenant Colonel Steven was speechless.

With the arrogance and unreasonableness of the British, they had just lost an infantry brigade and were in a rage. How could the British have stopped military operations under such circumstances? Even if the Americans put pressure on them, the British would not give in easily.

"Steven, in that case, wouldn't it sit back and wait for us to unilaterally stop military operations? We can't, do nothing, and let the British come and attack us. For our enemies, we only know that we are not so easy to deal with if we beat them up. Qin Shou said firmly.

"Qin, you and the British, are not enemies, but allies." Lieutenant Colonel Steven retorted.

"Humph! Ally? Will the British see us as allies? Qin Shou sneered.

Lieutenant Colonel Steven didn't know what to say. He knew that what Qin Shou said was very right, the British did not regard the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army as an ally at all, and they probably regarded them as enemies who wanted to deal with them quickly.

"Qin, the U.S. government doesn't want our own people to have infighting first under the current situation of the great enemy." Lieutenant Colonel Steven was very helpless.

"Steven, I know. But the decision is not in our hands. If the British were to attack, we would have to accompany them. Qin Shou looked very innocent.

Just then, an American officer walked in and whispered a few words in Lieutenant Colonel Steven's ear. Suddenly, Lieutenant Colonel Steven's face became very ugly.

"Qin, the situation has inevitably expanded, and the main force of the British has marched along the Rakhine Mountains."