"Commander, if we don't succeed in defeating the Japanese in this battle, then what should we do next?" Liu Shiquan asked. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

Although now the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army has grown to 15 infantry regiments and 1 artillery regiment. And the number of troops is constantly increasing. However, except for the front 7 infantry regiments and artillery regiments, which had combat effectiveness, the rest of the troops had almost no combat effectiveness. In this war, it will not help at all. Therefore, what the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army can count on is still a few old troops.

"It depends on how many troops the Japanese army sends. The Japanese army is in Burma and now has only 4 divisions. And all of them are divisions that have gone through a series of battles and suffered heavy losses. For example, the 18th Division and the 55th Division of the Japanese Army were successively killed by us. I am afraid that there are only more than 10,000 people in each of these two divisions. The 33rd Division and the 56th Division of the Japanese Army were also three-unit divisions, and they had already suffered a lot of losses in the previous battles with the expeditionary force. I am afraid that there are only more than 10,000 people in these two divisions. So, in fact, there are not many Japanese troops in Burma.

If the Japanese army does not draw troops from other places to reinforce the Burma battlefield. And all our troops have weapons. We don't have to be afraid of the day at all. Unfortunately, our army has grown in size. However, the gap in armament is not much less.

Whether or not we can win this battle depends on how many troops we put in. If they only commit two divisions, we have every chance of defeating them. If they send three or more divisions, it will be very difficult for us to defeat them. When the time comes, there will be no choice but to retreat. ”

Qin Shou did not get carried away because the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army developed rapidly like a snowball. Although he believed that the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army would be very strong in the future. However, at least at this stage, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army is still very weak. And in this period, how the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army can survive is the most important thing.

"It's better to retreat, so that we can preserve our strength to the greatest extent!" Liu Shiquan nodded.

"Withdraw from Myitkyina and move into western Burma. Head straight to Morey, on the border with Imphal in India. There was waiting for the assistance of the Americans. If all went well, by the time we retreated to Morey, the assistance of the Americans had already arrived. When the time comes, we'll be able to swap shotguns. ”

"Haha, if that's the case, it couldn't be better. When the time comes, we will not have to be afraid of the Japanese themselves, and we will even launch a counteroffensive against them. "Liu Shiquan knows that counterattacking Japan* himself and controlling the whole of Myanmar is Qin Shou's first goal at present. Only after this goal is achieved, the following series of plans can be launched.

Qin Shou nodded, he was also looking forward to this day.

"Chief of Staff, if the battle situation is dangerous, I hope that you can lead these infantry regiments formed later and evacuate first. They don't have much combat power, and if they stay in Myitkyina, it won't be of much use. Instead, they can retreat to Morey first, where they will train and receive American-made weapons.

I will lead a few main regiments and fight in Myitkyina. Hold on to the day* myself and buy you enough time. Of course, it would be great if you could defeat Hi* himself in one fell swoop. ”

Liu Shiquan was about to object, but in the end he was unable to speak. He knew that it was more suitable for Qin Shou to stay than him. In terms of commanding wars, Qin Shou is better than him. In the prestige of the army, Qin Shou is also above him. As long as Qin Shou was in Myitkyina, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army would have the courage to fight. If it were him, it would definitely not work.

"All right, Captain. However, you have to promise that you will make it to Morey alive! Liu Shiquan said solemnly.

"Haha! Don't worry, I haven't defeated the little devil yet, how can I be willing to die? Then we'll settle it. When the time comes, depending on the situation, you take people to evacuate. Qin Shou laughed.

"Hmm!" Liu Shiquan nodded.

"Regiment commander, Battalion Commander Zhang is back, and there is an urgent military intelligence report." Chen Hu came in and reported.

"It's finally time to come." Qin Shou sighed. He knew that the reconnaissance battalion had news of the Japanese army.

"Let him in."

Soon, Zhang Erniu, the commander of the reconnaissance battalion, entered the office in a hurry.

"Commander, Chief of Staff. We've already discovered the Japanese army. Zhang Erniu reported.

"Oh? How many divisions did you dispatch on the day * myself? "Qin Shou has the most to do with this.

"Commander, the Japanese dispatched 3 divisions. The 18th Division moved south from the north, and the 55th Division attacked Myitkyina from the south. The 33rd Division arrived from the west. Zhang Erniu's face was serious. He also knew that for the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, the biggest test was coming.

"Three divisions! Ri* himself actually used three divisions. It seems that they are determined to destroy us. Chief of Staff Liu Shiquan's face was a little unsightly.

"The three divisions of the Japanese * himself, combined, I am afraid that there are about 35,000 people. Compared to our elite troops, it is already a lot. In terms of weapons and equipment, it is no worse than us. Even, in terms of individual combat effectiveness, it is far superior to us. I'm afraid this battle will not be easy to fight. Qin Shou also said.

This is not to grow the ambition of others and destroy one's own prestige, but to seek truth from facts.

"When will the Japanese troops of these three divisions arrive?" Qin Shou asked.

Although, the incoming Japanese army was very strong. However, Qin Shou was not frightened. The sequence of the arrival of the Japanese army in Myitkyina is also related to whether the battle can be won.

"The 18th and 33rd Divisions of the Japanese Army will arrive first. The 18th Division of the Japanese Army set out from the Grape Plains, only three days away from Myitkyina. The 33rd Division set out from the Hugang Valley, also only three days from Myitkyina. Only the Japanese 55th Division, which went north from Taunggyi in the south, because the distance was much greater. So, it will take about a week to arrive. Zhang Erniu reported.

In order to grasp the movements of the Japanese army as soon as possible, his reconnaissance battalion could all be broken into pieces and dispersed. It was also thanks to this that we were able to grasp the movements of the Japanese army in time.

Qin Shou frowned, as if he was thinking about how to solve the current situation. However, no matter what, for the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, this battle was the most difficult battle since their establishment.

"It looks like we're going to do our best in this fight. Otherwise, it will be very difficult to win! Qin Shou smiled bitterly.

Liu Shiquan and Zhang Erniu nodded even more, agreeing with Qin Shou's words. For them, it is indeed a battle of survival.