Beiyang reactionaries

Xu Yongchang immediately introduced.

After William Slim became the commander-in-chief of the British and Indian Army, he was mainly responsible for commanding the remnants of the 20 British and Indian Army in Myitkyina.Slim is a very good British general. He took office at the most difficult time for the British and Indian troops and quickly stabilized the British and Indian troops.Of course, the main reason is that although the British and Indian troops suffered a disastrous defeat in the last Battle of Myitkyina, the No.16 Army did not suffer too much loss. It was well organized and retained its combat effectiveness.

Therefore, after Slim became the commander of the British and Indian Army, he withdrew the designations of the Tenth Army and the Fourteenth Army, and incorporated the defeated troops of the Tenth Army and the No.14 Army into the No.16 Army.That is to say, the British and Indian Army currently in Myitkyina only has the number No.16 Army.

But this time, I really couldn't hold on.

This time Seishiro Sakagaki is determined to wipe out the British and Indian troops in Myitkyina, and he wants to completely end the Burma campaign.Since the Burma campaign broke out, the Japanese army suffered too many casualties here.On the Burmese battlefield, 30 Japanese troops died on the battlefield alone, and there were also various non-combat deaths that were no less than those killed on the battlefield.Coupled with injuries, the Japanese army suffered millions of casualties in the Burmese battlefield, which is too great for the Japanese army.Moreover, keeping so many troops in Myitkyina will also seriously affect India's strategy.

Without the British-Indian army in Myitkyina, the Japanese army could concentrate their forces to attack India, and even directly captured Calcutta. How could it give the British army a chance to respond.So after several months of repairs, Seishiro Sakagaki mobilized a large force and began to attack Myitkyina again.This time Seishiro Sakagaki was really well prepared.

Three flying divisions participated in the attack, and more than 3000 cannons and more than 800 tanks were used.Adding more than 30 troops, the Japanese army can be said to have done their best this time.For this war, Japan expropriated millions of migrant workers involved in transporting materials during this period of time.For these supplies, migrant workers suffered countless deaths and injuries.

In the face of such an offensive by the Japanese army, William Slim persisted for more than ten days with his perfect fortifications, but found that he really couldn't hold on.Because the Japanese offensive became more and more violent.Seishiro Sakagaki gave a death order this time, and he must take Myitkyina.

"Vice Chairman Wang (Wang Jingwei), has the Ministry of Foreign Affairs received any request from the British side?"

"Just before the meeting, I received a request from the British Foreign Office. They hope that we can allow the British and Indian troops to withdraw to our country."

Wang Jingwei replied immediately.

Britain is indeed a little anxious.The British Indian Army in Myitkyina, this is an elite force with rich combat experience.If the Japanese army is wiped out like this, it will deal a great blow to the British army.

Therefore, Britain must save this force.

At present, this army has no possibility of breaking through, and there is only one way to survive, and that is to withdraw to China.The Sino-Myanmar border is full of virgin forests, and if the British army withdraws to these places, it will be able to get rid of the Japanese air force and pursuers.Withdrawing from here to China is considered to have completed the task.

Although it is not easy to go through those virgin forests, it is better than staying in Myitkyina and being wiped out by the Japanese army.

Duan Xun thought for a while and said: "It is not impossible to withdraw to our country, but any army that comes to our country must disarm. Our country cannot allow any country's armed forces to have weapons in our country. This can Tell the British side that as long as the British and Indian troops are willing to hand over their weapons, our country can allow them to enter our country."

"Yes."

Wang Jingwei nodded.

But immediately said: "What if the Japanese army wants to chase the British and Indian troops?"

"It's very simple. Tell the Japanese side, I don't care who the opponent is, whether it is the British and Indian troops or the Japanese army, there is no problem if they want to enter our country, and our country will not stop it. But after entering our country, no matter who it is The army must surrender their weapons. Anyone who does not surrender their weapons will be wiped out on the spot."

Duan Xun now has enough confidence.

It doesn't matter whether you are the British army, the Japanese army, or the American Soviet army.Duan Xun will not object to any army wanting to enter China.But as long as you enter China, you must hand over your weapons, and no one is allowed to enter China with weapons.

"it is good."

"What is the result of the negotiations between the Governor of India, Wavell, and the powerful factions in India? What about the reorganization plan of the British and Indian troops?"

"There are results. Wavell, as the governor of India, promised to allow India to be independent after the war. But at the same time, he also supports India to adopt different independent methods according to different sects and ethnic groups. And for those native states, they also support their choices. If they want, they can join the independent India, or they can form an independent government on their own. And various powerful factions in India also support Wavell's reorganization of the British Indian Army. According to the current information, the All-India Muslim League sent two divisions The Muslim army, the Akali Party also formed two divisions of Sikh troops, the Congress Party formed five divisions, and other upper states participating in the negotiations. Each upper state will have at least one independent brigade They used this method to support Wavell in forming a new British-Indian Army, but they asked the troops they sent to maintain the original establishment. The newly-formed British-Indian Army has about 11 divisions and 6 independent brigades."

"11 divisions, 6 brigades."

Duan Xun nodded.

The British army is deeply trapped in the European battlefield and the North African battlefield, including many deployments in the Middle East battlefield.As a result, the India-Myanmar battlefield was absolutely passive, and was defeated by the Japanese army.

Although the British formed the Far East Army, they were still at a disadvantage on the India-Myanmar battlefield.Japan has deployed millions of troops in the Indochina Peninsula, and the British Far East Army has only a few hundred thousand people. How can it be the opponent of these Japanese troops.If the British army wants to win the Indian-Myanmar battlefield, it will ultimately have to rely on the British and Indian troops.

Reorganization of the British Indian Army is imperative.

However, India's domestic power faction and the United Kingdom are becoming more and more at odds with Germany.Taking advantage of the opportunity that the United Kingdom is now overwhelmed by itself, it began to make its own demands.In desperation, Britain chose to make concessions.

"Britain seems to make concessions, but we don't know what we think. Especially the Congress Party, which is currently the most powerful party in India. A quarter of India is dominated by the Congress Party. The party's Nehru, like Chandra Bose of Free India, is a hardliner. Once India becomes independent in the future, he will never see India torn apart. He must hope to inherit all the assets of Britain and India. If behind Coupled with the support of the UK, it will not be easy for those native states to become independent."

"Yes. The UK's current concession is mainly because the current situation in India and Myanmar is not conducive to the UK. After the UK has passed this difficult period, they will definitely reconsider."

Wang Jingwei nodded.

At present, the United Kingdom can only make concessions to the powerful factions in India because of the disadvantages of the India-Myanmar battlefield.But when this war turns around, Britain must definitely consider its own interests.After the end of World War II, a divided India was not what Britain and the United States wanted to see.

After all, if India falls apart, only two countries will benefit.One is China and the other is the Soviet Union.Needless to say, China's lack of a strong opponent in its southwest is a good thing.But not only China will benefit, the Soviet Union will also benefit.Once there is no big South Asian country like India, the Soviet Union will easily reach into the Middle East and even South Asia.

This is not conducive to British and American interests.

Britain and the United States do not necessarily like India, but they need India to contain an increasingly powerful China, and they also need India to contain the Soviet Union, preventing the Soviet Union from going deep into the Middle East and South Asia.So as long as the current difficulties are overcome, Britain will inevitably reconsider their India strategy.

"Vice Chairman Li (Li Jishen), from now on, continue to strengthen ties with the All-India Muslim League, the Akali Party, the Ahong Kingdom and the major states in India. Especially those forces that we can support, in the Don't be stingy about arms, support as much as you need. Especially for the All India Muslim League and the Akali Party, we must do our best to train them with enough military talents and the arms they want so that they can be capable after the war Independence. And along the coast of India, those powerful states, strengthen trade."

"Yes."

"Vice Chairman Wang (Wang Jingwei), let the Ministry of Foreign Affairs find a way to spread the agreement reached between Wavell and the major Indian powers in India, and also spread it around the world. And do it in Asia The work of the joint organization, let the Asian joint organization issue a statement in support of this model of Indian independence. Whether those sects who want independence, or the major states, can send representatives to attend the Asian joint meeting, and the Asian joint organization welcomes them We must make enough momentum to let everyone know that an independence agreement has been reached between the Governor of India, Wavell, and the major power factions in India."

"Yes."

Things in India are currently the most concerned by Duan Xun.

After the war, including in the future, a strong South Asian power is not good for China.The best way is to divide India.

"Chairman."

After telling everyone about the India-Myanmar battlefield, Xu Yongchang, who was sitting on the side, came to Duan Xun and said: "The news just came that the Soviet Union and Germany fought in Kursk."

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"how is the situation?"

"Our people have checked the situation. The Viet Minh has a lot of activities in Annan Province, and its influence is not small. Many institutions and groups in Hanoi, including many student groups, do not welcome our arrival. They think that our country's behavior It is a new colonization, a new invasion, they think we are conquerors, and the public opinion is very unfavorable to us. There are also guerrillas from the Viet Minh in the Xuanquan and Taiyuan areas, and their guerrillas are also in the mountains and forests in the north of Xuanquan.”

"How's the strength?"

Li Youxun was ordered in the face of danger.

He himself was a leisurely and leisurely man as the governor of Sichuan, and he lived a happy and carefree life.Sichuan is the province where Duan Xun made his fortune, and it is also the central province in the Southwest, so the speed of development is very good.Sichuan is taking the dual drive of Chengdu and Chongqing.

Chengdu is the political center, education center, and scientific research center of the Southwest, while Chongqing is the economic center and industrial center of the Southwest.Sichuan is a province with a large population. The great development of Chengdu and Chongqing has attracted a large number of talents and a large population.

Needless to say, Chengdu.

As a political center, there are already a large number of government agencies in Chengdu, including the Southwest Military Region Command.Now the resident organization of the Federation of China is located in Chengdu, and there are more than 20 consulates in various countries.Moreover, there are many universities in Chengdu, and there are also many scientific research centers.Moreover, Chengdu is one of the cities with the largest number of military industrial units in China.Because of this, Chengdu is currently the most populous city in Southwest China.

In addition to Chengdu and Chongqing, Sichuan has several small cities that are developing rapidly.

Zigong, Luzhou, Wanxian, these three cities follow closely behind, following the development of Chengdu and Chongqing.On the whole, the current Sichuan in China's territory not only has a high political status, but also a very high economic status.

Those who can be governors in Sichuan are all very high-ranking members of the People's Party.

Li Youxun has been wandering in the local area for many years, and has been an alternate member of the Standing Committee of the People's Party for a long time.As long as the work in Sichuan is completed, there are only three places to go in the future.

One is to serve as the mayor of Beijing, the other is to serve as the mayor of Shanghai, and the last one is to enter the cabinet.And with Li Youxun's qualifications and rank, he will definitely serve as a cabinet member when he enters the cabinet, and he is not an ordinary cabinet member.Either serve as the deputy director of the Economic and Development Commission, or even serve as the deputy prime minister of the cabinet if you are lucky.