Chapter 166 Allied Advisors
"Leader, here are the candidates for the reconnaissance team. You can see if there is anything that needs to be adjusted."
In the headquarters, Long Wenwen handed the drafted personnel list and schedule to Liao Mingyu for review.
There were a total of 15 people going to the West Bank this time. They wanted to be spicy but not spicy. Dong Dao and other veterans of the Sichuan Army were among them. Mi Long, Yang Danzi and newcomer Zhang Liu were also among them.
As soon as they heard that they were going to pick up Meng Fan's relatives, each of them asked to join the investigation team without hesitation. Originally, Long Wenwen didn't agree, but he couldn't stand the noise of these grandchildren blocking the door every day.
Long Wenwen was confused, but he finally agreed. After all, these guys are equivalent to veterans who have been on the battlefield for a long time, which will make him more confident in the next action.
The remaining few people are all experienced warriors, equipped with the firepower of the strongest team. Even if they encounter an imp on patrol, they can escape unscathed. It shouldn't be a big problem.
Liao Mingyu was looking at the schedule seriously without saying anything, while Long Wenwen explained to him:
"I made a new plan based on the new situation. We started from Luqiao Township, crossed the bridge and rushed to Heshun Town along the path. The 14 people were divided into two teams. After arriving at Heshun Town, they first rescued Meng Fanle's parents, and then a team of
The team escorted him back to Luqiao Township."
"The rest of the team will continue to stay near Heshun Town and conduct reconnaissance on the Japanese positions as appropriate. But the only thing that needs to be worried about is whether it will alert the Japanese army, because they still have to look for Meng Fan's parents... The probability of this happening is very high
high."
After Long Wenzhang finished speaking, he took a peek at Liao Mingyu. To be honest, he did not recommend such behavior.
According to his opinion, it is best for the investigation team to have no more than five people. It was only for the rescue operation that he increased the number to 15 people. However, this could easily lead to the failure of the entire investigation operation.
It is very likely that when Meng Fanle's parents are found, the Japanese patrol will also find them. Although they are confident that they will bring Meng's father and others back, forget about exploring the Japanese positions.
"Ask the first battalion to arrange two companies to guard Luqiao Township to provide timely support in case of emergencies."
Liao Mingyu tapped his fingers lightly on the table, thinking about the details of this operation:
"The investigation team will set off from Luqiao Township at 2 o'clock tomorrow morning and arrive near Heshun Town around 5 o'clock. Remember, this time the main focus will be on rescue and investigation as a supplement. If it is not possible, give up the investigation operation, but we must bring as many people as possible with us.
The annoying mother-in-law is back!"
"clear!"
Long Wenwen nodded in response. It seemed that the group leader was determined to save the old couple. Then he no longer hesitated and turned around to arrange the next matters.
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In addition to the Sichuan Army Corps, which is seizing the time to train intensively, the Yu Division next door has also been idle recently.
More than half a year has passed since he first entered Myanmar to fight, and Yu Xiaoqing finally received the American support he had dreamed of.
The Langa training camp was established in India some time ago. The British provided the venue, the Americans paid for it, and the Chinese side continued to send soldiers to India from the Hump Line.
At the request of the superiors, he sent a group of elites from the main force regiment and the special agent battalion there to receive training from the Yankees.
The British were eager to consolidate their colonies in Southeast Asia, and the Americans were also very concerned about the resources on this land. Therefore, the Allied commanders eagerly hoped that the Chinese side could open the Burma Road as soon as possible, and once urged the Chinese top brass to launch a counterattack.
China lacks everything except men. This is exactly the opposite for the Allies. They have an abundance of supplies but not enough soldiers to fight. In other words, their soldiers in Southeast Asia are more delicate than a group of women.
At the end of 1942, various weapons and equipment were transported to the frontline troops in western Yunnan, and the Chinese top brass was also preparing for the upcoming major counterattack. But the top officer with the bare head was hesitant at the moment, and was doing his own thing while making excuses with his allies.
Intend.
Because his eyes were still fixed on the eroded frontal battlefield of his country, he really had no energy to worry about the fire in other people's homes, even though the fire had already spread to his own backyard.
But aren’t the Japanese attacking now? Most of the senior officials in the country hold on to the idea that they can live one day at a time. Anyway, there is no urgent moment. What is there to worry about? Comfort, for the sake of comfort!
At least in this regard, Yu Xiaoqing is different from those useless losers who don't want to make progress. He only wants to make great achievements to prove his ability. He also doesn't want to be called a second generation ancestor for the rest of his life.
In the last Nujiang offensive and defensive battle, the weapons of the Sichuan Army opened his eyes. Those beautiful weapons and equipment were really more than a little powerful. So he eagerly wanted his troops to have such weapons and equipment.
For this reason, Yu Xiaoqing showed a little-known side. Shangfeng used the reason of transportation inconvenience to prevaricate him, so he built the road by himself. Shangfeng also said that there was a shortage of supplies, so he asked for help in various ways, and tried to build relationships. There are endless things to say.
It takes a lot of effort to talk good things, just like a beggar.
It can be said that Huangtian paid off and finally got what he wanted. Now the soldiers who went to the Langa training camp have also returned one after another, along with a large number of beautiful equipment and technical advisors from the Allied Forces.
Garand, M1 carbine, Thompson, flamethrower, the weapons delivered were barely enough to equip his main regiment, and many of the guns were seriously worn.
Because most of them are old weapons replaced by the US military in the Pacific battlefield, they may be sent to the Chinese after simple maintenance and repairs in the rear.
But this also made him extremely happy. He was still wondering what Liao Mingyu would think when he saw this scene.
If Liao Mingyu really saw it, he would probably only say two words: garbage!
"Colonel Smith, this is my troop situation and subsequent attack plan. Do you see anything that needs to be added?"
In the Yu Division headquarters, a large group of officers were discussing matters, and among the many officers there were also faces that were not foreigners.
Yu Xiaoqing was looking longingly at this old foreigner from the other side of the ocean. This was a giant Buddha, and he was careful and did not dare to neglect it.
The translator standing aside quickly translated Yu Xiaoqing's words to Smith.
This white officer, who is in his fifties and has slightly gray hair, is a military advisor sent by the Allied Forces, and is also the person in charge of managing front-line logistics supplies in the Nu River.
After hearing this, Smith said nothing more, and said to Yu Xiaoqing with flat eyes: "I have nothing to add, but I have a question, how long will it take for you to launch an attack on the Japanese?"
"The specific attack time depends on the preparations of the troops. If your army can provide more support, I think our attack will proceed faster."
Yu Xiaoqing showed his rare WeChat account. After all, he wanted to continue to get more military assistance from this American.
"I will try my best to talk to the higher-ups about supplies, but I have no confidence in your combat effectiveness. Can this team of less than 6,000 people really capture the fortress on the other side?" Smith said doubtfully.
Except for their main regiment, which looked decent, the remaining soldiers in this unit made Smith very unfavorable.
Chapter completed!