The task force became a joke. The commander of the Northern Army reported to his superiors and defeated the elite American camp in half an hour.

The Northern Army did not exaggerate its achievements.

Of the more than 300 members of the Death Squad, less than half returned alive.

The soldiers who escaped back were in a terrible state. Most of them had lost their guns, and many of them didn't even have their boots.

The heavy boots seriously affected the escape speed in the muddy rice fields, so many soldiers threw away their boots in order to escape quickly.

The U.S. government and U.S. military high-ranking officials were very dissatisfied and believed that the task force did not play the role it should have played.

Admiral Mac took the opportunity to propose that in order to safeguard the interests of the United States on the peninsula, it was no longer possible to rely solely on the Han Army, and sending only a small number of US troops would not be able to stop the Northern Army's offensive.

The US military top brass asked General MacArthur how many ground troops were needed, and General MacArthur asked for four divisions.

At this time, Europe was the heart and soul of the US military, its strategic center, and it was on guard against the millions of Soviet armored forces.

The U.S. military could only mobilize ten divisions, but Admiral Mac asked for four, and the U.S. military top brass was hesitant.

The war situation had reached a point where it was out of control.

The Northern Army captured Shuiyuan, reorganized the army, replaced the unqualified commanders with more courageous generals. The enemy Han army also issued the most severe combat orders, and those who retreated without orders would be killed on the spot.

The Han Kingdom must make its attitude clear. If it allows its army to retreat, the Americans may really abandon them.

After Admiral Mac's negotiations, the US military top brass finally agreed to send an army group stationed in Japan to enter the Han country to stop the Northern Army's offensive.

The army group is the most important US army strike group in the East.

Following Admiral Mac's order, the 24th Infantry Division of the Army Group entered Tatsuta, the temporary capital of the Han Kingdom, the 25th Infantry Division entered Toyama, and the United States' Founding Fathers Division, the st Cavalry Division also landed in Urago.

The commander of the army group, Lieutenant General Walker, was a favorite of the famous General Ba. He wore a steel helmet with three white stars on it and established his headquarters in a place called Daqiu.

Lieutenant General Wo's nickname is Tiger-Headed Dog. Some people also say that he is General Ba's son. He has a fierce look on his face and is ready to fight against the unstoppable Northern Army.

Qiao Youzhi’s new task was to be the liaison officer of the 24th Infantry Division. He rode in a military truck and marched northward in a mighty force.

Ivan was the military chaplain of the 24th Division and was sitting in the same car with Qiao Youzhi.

On the way, they met the liaison officer of the Han Army, who was an acquaintance of Qiao Youzhi and was the former Chief of Staff of the Han Army, General Cai.

After saluting each other, General Cai felt a little embarrassed. He ended up in such a situation thanks to Qiao Youzhi. Qiao Youzhi had said some time ago that in a few days, General Cai would be a liaison officer like me, and now his words had come true.

Admiral Cai knew that he was no match for Qiao Youzhi with just words, so he stated his purpose directly, hoping that the US military would defend a place called Ancheng Town.

Qiao Youzhi reported to the regiment commander Colonel Martin.

"George, we are here to fight. The Allies are in trouble and we should help. Can you ask about the situation of our opponents and the Han Army?" Colonel Martin agreed to help.

Qiao Youzhi returned to General Cai and said, "General, do you know which unit the Northern Army is and who is the commander?"

General Cai had done his homework today: "The other side is the Second Army of the Northern Army that set out from Shuiyuan, commanded by Jin Wuting."

Qiao Youzhi thought for a moment, "Do you know this commander?"

General Tsai was stumped by the question and stammered, "He seems to be from China."

"Let me tell you, he is indeed from China, but he is from the Peninsula. He participated in the anti-Japanese activities in China and also participated in the Chinese Long March. During the anti-Japanese war, he served in many important positions and cooperated with the Chinese army generals who dared to draw their swords and mount their horses. It can be said that our opponent has rich combat experience."

Qiao Youzhi talked freely.

General Cai and his men looked at each other in silence.

Pastor Ivan, who was standing beside him, looked at Qiao Youzhi with respect. He originally thought that this guy was a favorite of Admiral Mai and had no real talent or knowledge.

Then Qiao Youzhi asked another question that embarrassed General Cai: "Who is the commander of our Han country allies?"

"It's General Bai."

"May I ask what combat experience this General Bai has?"

Admiral Cai blushed. He knew General Bai's resume, but he couldn't tell it. He couldn't tell the Americans about General Bai's glorious deeds in the Japanese army.

Qiao Youzhi knew that he couldn't say it, so he turned to Yiwen and said, "General Bai regained his Han nationality after Japan surrendered. Before Japan surrendered, he was a second lieutenant in the Japanese army and participated in the Pacific War."

Qiao Youzhi was talking nonsense when he said General Bai participated in the Pacific War. His purpose was to provoke Ivan.

Because Ivan's brother was killed by Japanese soldiers on the Pacific battlefield.

Sure enough, when Ivan heard this, he turned around and ran away angrily.

Qiao Youzhi immediately reported to Colonel Martin.

Martin got out of the command vehicle and symbolically met with the liaison officer of the Han Army General. He then issued a combat order: "The entire regiment will move towards Ancheng Town."

Seeing the Americans take action, General Cai swallowed his anger and happily went back to report.

After getting the Americans' promise of support, General Bai led his troops and withdrew as quickly as possible.

Entering Ancheng Town, Colonel Martin almost went crazy: "Asshole, didn't they say they would assist in the defense? Where are they?"

Qiao Youzhi quickly advised: "Colonel, don't count on the Han people here. I think it's better without them."

"George, why do you say that? Wouldn't it be more strength to have one more ally by our side?"

"Colonel, with all due respect, if they are next to us, it will be our nightmare. Once the enemy opens fire, they will run away, exposing our flanks. They don't care whether we live or die. Anyway, I don't trust them with our flanks. That would be irresponsible of us."

Colonel Martin thought for a moment, "George, I understand what you mean. On the battlefield, we still have to rely on ourselves."

"We can only control our own lives and cannot rely on others."

Colonel Martin ordered the soldiers to build fortifications as soon as possible.

Qiao Youzhi led two companies out of the city.

Colonel Martin sat in the newly set up command post, sent a battle report to his superior, Commander Di, and then asked someone to call back Qiao Youzhi.

Qiao Youzhi rushed back to the headquarters, exhausted. Before he sat down, Martin asked, "George, you have been in this hellhole for a long time, and you have seen the Northern Army fight. Tell me about it."

"Colonel, the biggest threat to the firepower of the Northern Soldiers is tanks, the T34 built by the Soviet Union."

Hearing about the tanks, Colonel Martin frowned. At this time, the US tank troops were in the rear and were not the most advanced. They had no confidence in dealing with the powerful T34.

Suddenly, the colonel relaxed: "It's just a tank, right? We have a rocket launcher, the nemesis of the T34."

Before he could finish his words, fierce gunfire broke out in the north of the city.

Major Dunn at the front called and said that two companies of American troops were engaged in a firefight with the Northern Army.

It was Martin’s first time fighting against the Northerners. He was nervous for a while and walked back and forth in the command center for more than ten minutes.

Major Dunn called again: "Colonel, requesting support, artillery support."

Before the regiment commander, Colonel Martin, could answer, Major Dunn's voice disappeared and the sound of Northern soldiers' laughter came from the microphone.

Qiao Youzhi came over and listened, his face changed drastically: "Colonel, they were captured and their position was breached."

Martin was horrified. Two companies of American troops were broken through in just over ten minutes. This was too scary!

Then, the military chaplain rushed in and reported the situation at the front line.

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