Lion City, the headquarters of the Japanese Southern Army. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 After General Shunroku Hata succeeded General Toshiichi Terauchi and became the commander of the Southern Army, the situation of the Southern Army was slowly stabilized. In particular, General Shunliu Hata promised that a new batch of reinforcements would soon set off from China and go to Nanyang, which made the generals of the Southern Army full of confidence in the next war.

"Your Excellency, this is the battle plan submitted by the commander of the Burma Front, Lieutenant General Hyotaro Kimura." The new chief of staff of the Southern Army, Lieutenant General Shimizu Norri, presented a battle plan to General Shunroku Hata.

General Shunroku Hata nodded and took over the battle plan.

It took a full half an hour for the six generals of Shun Hata to read the battle plan. After reading it, his brow was already tightly furrowed.

Frankly speaking, General Shunroku Hata is still very satisfied with this battle plan. At least the Burmese Front has been thinking hard about how to deal with the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. In a disadvantaged situation, it is already very good that the Burmese Front can think of such a plan.

However, General Shunroku Hata is also skeptical of voluntarily giving up large swaths of territory west of the Mekong.

"Shimizu-kun, have you already read the battle plan submitted by the Burmese Front?" General Shunroku Hata asked.

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander." Lieutenant General Shimizu nodded.

"So, what do you think of this battle plan?" General Shunroku Hata then asked.

"Your Excellency Commander, this battle plan submitted by the Burmese Front is generally very good. At the very least, they were able to rely on the moats of the Mekong River to withstand the attacks of the China. Although the people of China have strong firepower, they have a large number of troops. However, it will not be so easy to break through the Mekong defense line that the Burmese Front has been heavily defending. If the Chinese force their way on, the Mekong River will be their nightmare. When the time comes, their corpses will float across the Mekong River. Lieutenant General Shimizu said.

Shunroku Hata nodded, but did not speak.

"Kimura-kun's plan has two shortcomings. One is that after the army is gathered, it will abandon the occupation of other parts of Indochina. Those guerrillas in Indochina will certainly take the opportunity to conquer those territories, and when the time comes, they will develop very strongly. Second, if a large area of territory west of the Mekong River is abandoned without firing a single shot, it will be a huge blow to the morale of the troops. Plus, it's going to cost us a lot. "Shimizu Rules, the general expressed his opinion.

General Shunroku Hata nodded: "There is no way to gather the troops of the Burmese Front and fight against the Chinese people." Who made the people of China too strong? But it would be a mistake to give up a large area of territory west of the Mekong. At least those territories must not be abandoned without firing a single shot. Otherwise, those guys in China will definitely make a lot of nonsense. ”

General Toshiroku Hatatake took over as commander of the Southern Army this time, which can be said to be an order in danger. Japan is also very concerned about the situation in the South Seas. If General Shunroku Hata can lead the Japanese army and defeat the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. Then, he will become a hero who will turn the tide in Japan, and his promotion to marshal is a matter of course. But at the same time, if he was not able to lead the Southern Army to defeat the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, but instead lost the battle, the consequences would probably be very serious. At that time, not only will there be major changes in the situation in the South Seas in Japan, but even his personal future will be greatly affected by this. The rank of marshal, don't even think about it.

"Your Excellency, what should we do?" Lieutenant General Shimizu asked.

"Well, I agree in principle with their battle plan. However, the Burmese Front must fight a large-scale battle west of the Mekong River. Then, retreat to the east of the Mekong River. If you can win, it will be the best. Then we can directly defeat the Shina people. If you defeat, it doesn't matter. With the help of the Mekong defense line, it is possible to continue to resist the attack of the Chinese people. I will urge the reinforcements from home to go to the Indochina colony as soon as possible. General Shunroku Hata said.

"Hi, Your Excellency, Commander." Lieutenant General Shimizu nodded.

In his opinion, it is not enough for the Burmese Front to fight a large-scale battle with the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army west of the Mekong River. Even if the Burmese Front is not an opponent of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. However, if the situation is unfavorable, it is always okay to retreat immediately. Even if there will be certain losses, it is obviously not a problem to keep the main force of the troops. At that time, it will still be able to use the Mekong River defense line to resist the attack of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. At the same time, it is also an explanation for the country. After all, the Burmese Front did not voluntarily abandon the territory west of the Mekong River, but retreated because of the unfavorable situation and in order to avoid greater losses. Everything is in order to be able to defeat the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army in the future.

"At the end of the day, it's this battle that we have to win. Otherwise, no amount of talk will be of any use. General Shunroku Hata said.

Lieutenant General Shimizu nodded, very much acknowledging this.

"Send a telegram to Kimura-kun and tell him that the Mekong defense line must be held. And, as much as possible, to consume the living forces of the people of China. That way, we'll be able to defeat them more easily when the reinforcements arrive. General Shunroku Hata said.

"Hi, Your Excellency, Commander." Lieutenant General Shimizu replied.

The decision of General Shunroku Hata was soon sent to Lieutenant General Hyotaro Kimura by telegram.

Lieutenant General Hyotaro Kimura immediately summoned the chief and deputy chiefs of staff of the Burmese Front and a group of operational staff officers to discuss the battle plan. The difficulties of General Shunroku Hata, Lieutenant General Hyotaro Kimura also expressed his understanding. After all, it would be a bit inappropriate to abandon a large area of territory west of the Mekong without firing a single shot.

In the end, after discussions, the Burmese Front decided on a plan to engage in a large-scale battle with the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army at Don Saari Lake, west of the Mekong River. If they lose the battle, they will immediately retreat to the east bank of the Mekong River. With the help of the Mekong defense line to resist the attack of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army.

Of course, in order to ensure that their own strength does not suffer too much loss. Lieutenant General Hyotaro Kimura decided to devote 70 percent of his main force to the Battle of Lake Tonsari. If you don't seek strength to resist the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, as long as you can annihilate a part of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, it will be a great victory.