Cross the Songhu battlefield and rise to become the most powerful warlord

Chapter 494: Sacrificing one’s life to accompany a gentleman

494 Sacrificing Life to Accompany a Gentleman

At this time, Ye Qingshan had already led his 86th Army to the east of Tengchong.

Mang Town is close to Longling.

It is close to the Burma Road and not far from the Hump Airport.

In the future, whether it is air or land transportation, it will be extremely convenient for Ye Qingshan’s 86th Army.

Ye Qingshan ordered the entire army to set up camp here. For a period of time to come, this would be the transit station for the logistics supplies of their 86th Army.

Ye Qingshan was not in a hurry and let the troops enter Burma.

Instead, he ordered the entire army to rest. Their army of 50,000 people had traveled a long distance and were now very tired.

If we enter Burma to fight without taking a good rest, problems will easily arise.

At the same time, Ye Qingshan was also paying close attention to the situation on the expeditionary force side.

It was not until three days later that a telegram from Luo Zhuoying came and Ye Qingshan's expression changed.

“Damn it, the outcome of the expeditionary force hasn’t changed in the slightest.

Luo Zhuoying didn't listen to my previous reminder at all.

We were still cheated by the British."

Ye Qingshan was also very angry after receiving Luo Zhuoying's telegram for help.

Ye Qingshan walked over and pulled out the expeditionary force flag flying in Lashio on the large sand table that had been prepared by the combat staff.

It was replaced with the devil's flag.

This changes the situation completely.

"Commander, Lashio has been lost. The expeditionary force is in danger of being surrounded by the Japanese 15th Army."

Zhang Fa, who had just come in, frowned and said after seeing the sand table.

"Ok.

Commander Luo has ordered the entire army to withdraw from Mandalay."

"It's impossible for the Japs to let them retreat so smoothly. If they are not careful, it will be a complete defeat."

Zhang Fa shook his head and said.

Ye Qingshan didn't say anything. He knew that Zhang Fa's prediction was correct.

This retreat will indeed soon turn into a rout, and it will be a thousand-mile rout.

The 100,000-strong expeditionary force was divided into three groups and defeated, with only 40,000 people surviving in the end.

The bodies of the expeditionary soldiers were buried everywhere in the Savage Mountains.

“Commander Luo asked us for help, we cannot sit idly by and watch the expeditionary force suffer a crushing defeat.

It’s time for us to enter Burma.”

Ye Qingshan said in a deep voice after a moment.

“Well, if our army quickly enters Burma at this time and supports the main force of the expeditionary force.

Perhaps, we can stabilize the war situation in Myanmar and prevent the expeditionary army from being completely defeated."

Zhang Fa nodded and agreed to enter Burma to fight as soon as possible.

"Zhangfa, tell me what you think."

Ye Qingshan wanted to hear Zhangfa's combat ideas.

Afterwards, Zhang Fa looked at the sand table and talked about his combat ideas.

Ye Qingshan nodded slightly after hearing this: "It's a good idea, but it's too conservative."

When Zhang Fa heard Ye Qingshan say this, he knew that Ye Qingshan must have a more radical battle plan.

This is in line with Ye Qingshan's combat style.

"How do you want to fight, Commander?"

“Now that our 86th Army has entered Burma, we cannot just be a firefighter.

This time, the expeditionary force's defeat in Mandalay was a bad thing, but blessings and disasters go hand in hand.

I, Ye Qingshan, may be able to turn it into a good thing."

There was a mad look in Ye Qingshan's eyes, and he had a bold plan in his mind.

He had thought about it in his mind on the way here.

Now the time has come.

Then, Ye Qingshan told Zhang Fa about his battle plan. Zhang Fa was slightly shocked after hearing it, but quickly calmed down.

As expected, he is worthy of being the commander. This plan is much bolder than mine.

“That’s it, go find Lao Zhou.

Tell him my plan, mobilize all troops, and have a good rest tonight.

Tomorrow morning, the entire army will enter Burma."

Ye Qingshan couldn't wait any longer.

"Yes!"

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On the morning of April 86, Ye Qingshan's th Army, consisting of troops, quickly moved south along the Burma Road and soon entered Myanmar.

At this time, tens of thousands of expeditionary troops retreating from the Mandalay front were being pursued by two Japanese divisions.

As Zhang Fa had expected, the expeditionary force soon turned into a defeat.

Soon the expedition was cut into parts.

The Sixth Army was in the direction of Lashio, the main force of the 66th Army was chased by the Japanese to the west of Mandalay, and Du Yuming's Fifth Army retreated northward to Myitkyina.

"Ro, we can't wait any longer.

If we wait any longer the Japanese army will catch up with us, so leave quickly.

Save your strength, retreat to Imphal, and then we will rest and come back sooner or later."

At this time, Stilwell was persuading Luo Zhuoying to order the 66th Army of the Expeditionary Force to retreat westward into the territory of India.

Stilwell couldn't understand why Luo Zhuoying was reluctant to withdraw.

At this time, the situation on the front line had deteriorated to the point of being beyond repair in just one day.

If we don't leave now, it will be too late when the Japanese attack us.

Stilwell felt a little regretful that he should not have followed Luo Zhuoying.

If he had known this earlier, he would have taken his trusted men to see the British commander Alexander.

Look at how fast the British army commanded by Alexander runs.

Relying on the armored brigades and vehicles in their hands, the main force of the British army had already retreated westward to Imphal, and the Japanese could not catch up at all.

Faced with Stilwell's urging, Luo Zhuoying said nothing.

The reason why he led his troops to wait here was that he did not lead the 66th Army to retreat to Imphal.

Just waiting for Ye Qingshan's reply.

As for Ye Qingshan, Luo Zhuoying had only met him twice.

However, the two of them had actually fought side by side in Jinling for several months.

Luo Zhuoying has always admired Ye Qingshan's combat command ability from the bottom of his heart.

Many senior generals of the National Army privately commented on Ye Qingshan, saying that he repeatedly created impossible miracles.

And this time, Luo Zhuoying also hopes that Ye Qingshan can once again create a miracle and save their expeditionary force.

But he did not tell Stilwell that Ye Qingshan's 86th Army could enter Burma at any time.

After being backstabbed by the British before, Luo Zhuoying no longer trusted these white people.

"General Stilwell, I will send a company to escort you as you retreat.

I will lead the troops to cover the rear."

Luo Zhuoying spoke to Stilwell with great righteousness.

"Well, Luo, be careful."

Stilwell was somewhat moved, and immediately led his men to retreat westward.

As soon as Stilwell left, Luo Zhuoying received a report from the chief of staff: “Commander, good news.

Commander Ye's telegram: The 86th Army has already moved south into Burma this morning."

"it is good!"

"what happened?"

After Luo Zhuoying was happy, he noticed that the chief of staff's expression was not right.

"Commander, take a look. This is the battle plan sent by Ye Qingshan."

The chief of staff handed over another telegram, which was very long.

After Luo Zhuoying finished reading it, his eyes widened and he exclaimed: "Oh my God, Ye Qingshan has gone crazy."

"Commander, I think he's crazy too."

The chief of staff next to him smiled bitterly.

When he finished reading Ye Qingshan's plan, he pinched himself hard.

“No, he’s not crazy.

This is Ye Qingshan, haha."

Luo Zhuoying suddenly laughed out loud again, leaving the chief of staff next to him confused.

Do you agree with this plan or oppose it?

"Go, call Commander Ye back.

Tell him that this time, I, Luo Zhuoying, will risk my life to accompany a gentleman and go crazy with him again.

I agree with his battle plan."

Luo Zhuoying laughed excitedly, all of the grievances he had suffered from the British before were swept away.