The total number of Japanese garrisons in Ayeyarwady Province was about 30,000, and the losses in the two-month fierce battle with the New Army were quite heavy, and counting the combat and non-combat attrition such as the dead and missing, the entire Japanese garrison was only more than 15,000 people.

At this time, there was no longer the concept of wounded soldiers in their own countries, and there were only slightly wounded who did not affect the march and battle, as for those soldiers who had lost their mobility... They all stayed where they were, waiting to die.

Basically, no one is willing to risk their lives to bring a burden, and even if there is, they will be scolded by the commander at the first time and deal with the wounded.

Not only was there a lack of medical care, but the successive defeats had led to the loss of a large number of supplies, and the already poor logistics were now even worse, and the starvation of the soldiers had become a common phenomenon, but all this was relieved after they entered the mouth of the Irrawaddy River.

Located in the southernmost corner of Myanmar, the largest rivers in Myanmar, the Irrawaddy and Bosheng rivers, flow into the sea.

Due to many factors such as topography and river flow speed, a huge delta has been formed at the mouth of the sea, and there are hundreds of large and small reef islands, covering a very wide area, and some islands have even reached more than 500 square kilometers, becoming a natural hiding place.

And many local aborigines living on it have now become the target of looting by little devils, and all of them have been slaughtered and looted.

Although the food snatched from the indigenous people was not much, it was still a solution to the urgent needs of the more than 10,000 Japanese troops who retreated to the Delta Islands.

The desire to survive has not been extinguished, and although the little devils are hiding in the swamps and islands and reefs, they still hope that the naval transport ship can come to pick them up, and they are constantly sending reports to the Yangon command asking for support.

It's a pity that it is difficult for Rangoon to protect itself now, and the naval fleet that came to support them against all odds has been beaten and fled, so how can they have the energy to save them.

On the third day after the start of the general offensive on the battlefield in Yangon, the main forces of the three divisions under the command of the New Army also joined forces at La Kunda, the southernmost part of Ayeyarwady Province, and gradually perfected the blockade line against Japan to the south.

Fang Jingyao also went to Lakunda, accompanied by the troops directly under the same military department, and personally inspected and condoled the situation of the various units, and at the same time, in order to improve the morale of the soldiers who had been fighting for several days, he also brought a large amount of supplies and military pay for the month.

When he saw the countless islands and marshes in the Irrawaddy River Delta, Fang Jingyao fell into deep thought, the actual situation was basically the same as he expected, and the Japanese army almost embarked on the tragic road of destruction by itself.

"Report to the Commander."

At this moment, Xing Fuquan's voice interrupted Fang Jingyao's contemplation. The latter turned to look and raised his head for the other to continue.

"According to the report of the reconnaissance team, except for the 97th Wing, all the Japanese troops have entered the islands in the Katonggani area, and we have set up a blockade along the river mouth, do we need to plan the next offensive plan?"

Xing Fuquan said the problem in his heart directly.

"This Ninety-Seven Wing is kind of interesting, they're still in the Bogley area, right?" Fang Jingyao did not answer the question.

Xing Fuquan glanced at it inexplicably, and then replied, "...... Yes, the 97th Wing originally tried to break through to the east, but it was blocked by the 9th Regiment of the 203rd Division in a river valley outside Borgley, and now it seems that they are no longer capable of launching a frontal battle.

"I remember that the captain of the Ninety-Seven Wing has died in battle, and now he is taking over...?"

"It's the captain of the baggage squadron of the wing, Hikari Island Okum, but the 9th Regiment of the 203rd Division has already surrounded the opponent, and it is only a matter of time before they are annihilated." Xing Fuquan, who didn't understand what the other party meant, could only reluctantly continue to answer.

The 97th Wing was the main force of the 203rd Division's attack, and the battle losses were also very huge.

The remnants of this team were now commanded by an unknown Captain Nakasa, but surprisingly did not follow the Japanese army to the south, but instead broke through to the east.

In addition to the 9th Regiment of the 203rd Division, there is also a rocket artillery battalion in the east of Ayeyarwady Province, which can be described as heavily guarded.

"It seems that this Light Island Bear has some ability, but you can't underestimate them..."

Fang Jingyao sighed with a smile, going east was indeed their only way out, but it was a pity that most of the devil commanders didn't realize this, and they all ran up to the islands of the delta like ostriches who didn't care about their heads.

"Let Regiment Commander Huang be cautious, if you let go of this Japanese army, I will definitely ask him about it!"

"I understand, it's just... We should first make a plan to attack the main Japanese army on the island. Xing Fuquan frowned and said hurriedly.

In the past few days, the bodies of local residents who have been soaked in floating bags have been washed ashore by the sea, and many of them have been cut off in the head by little devils or stabbed to death with bayonets.

After seeing all the killings caused by the Japanese army in the delta area, he now wants to kill all those little devils immediately.

"Attack?"

Fang Jingyao shook his head and asked with a smile, "When did I say that I was going to continue the attack?" ”

"Huh? But army commander, the Japanese are in obvious decline, won't we take this opportunity to launch a siege and annihilate them all? Xing Fuquan asked in surprise.

"A bunch of rats that got into the oil pot, do you still need to put a cat in and bite it to death?"

Fang Jingyao looked at the direction of the coastline and replied coldly.

Although the area of this delta is huge, even if more than 10,000 Japanese troops hide in it, they will not be able to see a trace like a stone sinking into the sea.

But there was no other way out, the coast was blocked by their own troops, and there were also British submarine forces cruising on the sea. Those little devils have now dug their own graves.

A few days ago, the Japanese transport fleet had already been heavily damaged and retreated, and now they dare not come at all, and they are unable to come again.

In order not to be directly held accountable by their superiors, the Japanese transport fleet deliberately concealed the fact of defeat, but only said in its reply that it had encountered obstacles from the British army and was "actively" responding.

It also gave a glimmer of hope to the Japanese who had been cornered, as if they could wait for the arrival of the naval fleet as long as they held on to the islands and reefs for a while, so that they could escape.

In fact, the route they expected to evacuate from the sea had long been blocked, and perhaps some of the officers had already known the result, but this kind of thing could not be said at all, and once the soldiers below knew that the entire army would collapse.

"We just need to add some firewood under the oil pot and consume it with each other, and those rats will slowly be tormented to death."

Fang Jingyao said the plan in his heart meaningfully, and he couldn't help but see a trace of coldness and ruthlessness in his eyes.

The hatred of the family and the country is just talk, and as long as there is an opportunity, those Japanese will be sent to hell in the most cruel way.

He brought so much supplies and equipment to the front line this time, not to fight to the death with the Japanese, but to let the troops stay in the blockade for a long time, trap and starve to death these little devils.

Hearing this, Xing Fuquan nodded thoughtfully.

Yes, the little devil now is like a reservoir dog who has been forced to be in a hurry, and if you try to subdue him, you will definitely try your best to resist.

He only thought about Liao Mingyu's order to quickly resolve the battle in Ayeyarwady Province, but ignored the actual situation in front of him.

The logistics of the Japanese had long since collapsed, as can be seen from the fact that they burned, killed and looted the indigenous population.

As long as you can calm down and consume them, the other side will be defeated in less than half a month, so why waste the lives of the soldiers now, and break the net with them and increase the casualties.

(End of chapter)