Dominate South Asia

The best option is to ask Pakistan for help. Pakistan has more military power than India and is an old enemy of India. But now, go to Pakistan with a flattering face? Go to the president who is less than 30 years old? Where can the 50-year-old Ershad put his face?

However, after receiving the reply from China, Ershad sat down on the chair and his face turned pale instantly.

China has no reason to send troops.

This place does not border China at all. If China wants to send troops, it must cross one of Sikkim, Bhutan or Nepal, and then cross a narrow section of India's territory to reach Bangladesh.

Although China's influence in East Asia and South Asia has been growing, China's main focus now is economic development. The heroic act of resisting the US and aiding Korea is impossible to happen again.

"We don't want China to send troops to help us fight India directly. China only needs to support us with some weapons, and then create some incidents on the border between China and India to tie down India's troops, just like the previous India-Pakistan war." Arshad said: "Can't our request be met?"

China did this in the past India-Pakistan war.

"There are no eternal friends between countries, only eternal interests." Ranade said: "Pakistan can threaten India, but we will not pose a threat to India at all. China has no need to risk starting a war for us."

"What should we do?" Ranade said. India's vanguard has approached Tangail, which is the gateway to Dhaka. If Tangail is lost, the Indians will drive straight in and head straight for Dhaka.

"We have no other choice." Ranade said: "President. Now, the only one who can lend us a helping hand is Pakistan. Even China is hinting that we should ask Pakistan for help. China can provide some rear support, such as allowing Pakistani fighters to fly over China's airspace, and even opening air force bases."

Only Pakistan! Ershad said with a somewhat empty look in his eyes: "We invite Pakistan to send troops. What conditions will Pakistan put forward? Will it make us a province of Pakistan again?"

At the beginning, they were clamoring for independence. Now they have to ask for help again. If the other party does not negotiate conditions, it is impossible. The worst plan is that the other party asks Bangladesh to re-incorporate into Pakistan. Can I agree to this request? If I agree, I will become a sinner of Bangladesh!

"Try it out first to see what conditions Pakistan has. If the conditions are too harsh. Then we will rely on ourselves and fight against the Indian army in Dhaka!" Ershad's words, no matter what. It seems that he has no confidence.

Bangladesh is a populous country, but not an economic powerhouse. Bangladesh can't stand the turmoil of war. But now, they have no choice. If Pakistan demands too much, let the Indians come in. Ershad resisted. He fulfilled his responsibility. Whether Bangladesh will be a state of India or a province of Pakistan in the future has nothing to do with him. By that time, he may not be there.

With Ershad's instruction, the Consul General of the Bangladesh Consulate in Pakistan hurried to the Presidential Palace, hoping to meet the President of Pakistan.

Due to the historical origins of the two countries, after the end of the third Indo-Pakistani war, the two countries did not have any exchanges for a long time. After entering the 1980s. Both sides opened consulates in each other's country. As for the higher-level ambassadorial relationship. It is impossible to establish it.

Moreover, the diplomatic relations between the two countries have been at a low point. Even this consulate is deserted and only handles some civilian affairs. As for meeting the President of Pakistan, even Consul General Yaziz is the first time.

When he told the guard his purpose, he thought he would be left alone by the Pakistani government, but after the guard informed him, he was immediately received.

People in the corridor came and went in a hurry, and there was a special atmosphere before the war. Under the guidance of a secretary, Yaziz came to an office on the second floor.

Pushing open the half-open door, a man sitting at a table looked up. At first sight, you can feel the youth of this man. No matter which country he is in, there is almost no such young president, but his eyes are extremely deep, revealing maturity and wisdom that do not match his age.

This president is more like a businessman. No matter what he does, he likes to measure it with interests! This is the evaluation of him by the West.

Suddenly, Yaziz was not so optimistic about the purpose of his visit this time. What conditions will the other party put forward? It is almost certain that Bangladesh will be asked to re-incorporate into Pakistan! But this request is something that Bangladesh cannot agree to. Bangladesh would rather perish than agree to such a request! This is President Ershad's bottom line.

"Hello, Mr. President, I am here on behalf of the Bangladeshi government to ask for your support," Yaziz said. "We are now suffering from the brutal invasion of the Indian army."

"I know." Mhamad said: "The Indian forward has occupied Tangail, where an infantry brigade of yours has surrendered. However, there has been a brief interruption in the Indian logistics. They are now moving Waiting for the supply of fuel from the rear, it is expected that they will take a rest tonight, and after dawn tomorrow, they will rush to Dhaka in one go. "

"Mr. President, our Bangladesh is at a critical juncture of survival, and we very much need your support." Yaziz said.

"Then what kind of support do you need from us?" Mhamad said: "We are beyond our reach."

With a helpless expression on his face, Mhammad felt very proud. The last problem was solved, and the Bengalis took the initiative to seek help! Ershad's noble head finally lowered! That guy, he was also involved in the split of East Pakistan, but now, it is not the time to mention this. The past things are in the past. Now we must focus on the future and finally bring Bangladesh into the warm family of Pakistan. Come.

"We hope that you can launch a military operation in western India to threaten Islamabad, the capital of the Indians. In this way, the Indians will return to help us and relieve us," Yaziz said.

Surround Wei and rescue Zhao! Ershad can also come up with such an idea! Mhammad shook his head: "No, if you ask us for help two days in advance, it might be possible for us to dispatch the army, but now, even if we dispatch the army immediately, it is already too late. We can't hit New Delhi , at most, by the time they reached Ludhiana, the Indian armored forces had already occupied Dhaka.”

The distance determines the success or failure of this time. The distance from Pakistan to New Delhi is very long, but the Indian armored forces are very close to Dhaka.

Mhammad's words are very certain. He has come from the war and has rich combat experience. Since he said it can't be done, it must not be done.

"Then what should we do?" Yaziz said: "Once the Indians capture our capital, then..."

That means the country will be subjugated. Mhammad automatically added this answer to him in his mind. In fact, these East Bengalis were so frightened that they could not see that the main armored force of the Indians had crossed the Jamuna River. , but the logistics troops didn’t follow up? Bombing the bridge at this time can trap the Indian armored forces in eastern Bangladesh.

Bangladesh's military strength is almost inferior to that of a weak African country. They have never fought any wars at all. They also played no role in the third India-Pakistan War that year. It was mainly fought by the Pakistani army and the Indian army.

"It's very simple to defeat the Indian armored forces." Mhamad said: "We must first obtain Bangladesh's air supremacy! If you can give us Chittagong Port, we can station troops there and take off fighter planes. As long as there are Our Pakistani eagle is in the sky above Bangladesh, and the Indian armored forces are just paper.”

The original plan was to land in Chittagong. Now the battle plan has changed. The stable rear is still Chittagong.

Chittagong is the largest port city and the second most populous city in Bangladesh. It is located on the northeastern coast of the Bay of Bengal, 16 kilometers from the mouth of the Hidagonda Hill Ridge on the right bank of the lower reaches of the Gornopuri River. This is a natural harbor. Chittagong has been a seaport since ancient times. At first, it was just a fishing village. Arakanese, Arabs, Persians and Portuguese came here to trade. Arabs have been trading with Chittagong since the 9th century. This city has a long history. The declaration of independence of Bangladesh was announced in Chittagong. Now, it is the main industrial base of Bangladesh, an agricultural country, including cotton spinning, linen spinning, tea processing, oil refining, steel, papermaking, man-made fibers, and glass. , fertilizer and other plants and hydropower stations, etc., are all set up here.

At the same time, there is also a Jharul-ul-Haq Air Force Base in Chittagong, where the main force of the Bangladesh Air Force is stationed. Those old J-6s and A-5s are simply unable to take off for combat.

If the Pakistan Air Force is stationed there, it will not have to fly long distances to fight. It can take off to meet the enemy at any time. Without more, a squadron of Tomcat fighters and a squadron of F-16 fighters are enough to suppress the Indian Air Force.

"In order to prevent subsequent provocations from the Indians, we hope that after the war, Bangladesh can continue to allow Chittagong port for our use." Mhammad continued. (To be continued ~^~)