In the afternoon, the sun in northern Myanmar is blazing. The high temperature of more than 30 degrees causes heat waves to roll on the ground. The steaming heat makes everything in the distance shrouded in mist. In a riverbed three miles west of the direct company camp,
Almost everyone, including Tang Cheng, had stripped off their arms and were wearing shorts, with a wet handkerchief draped over their heads. Although everyone was sweating, their faces were filled with happy smiles.
Hou Sanzheng was holding a tin trumpet and shouted loudly, "Everyone, please work harder. Our company commander said that we would stew meat for everyone tonight, but now we are working for ourselves, so please work harder."
Listening to Hou San's encouragement, the soldiers of the direct company in the river bed were also shirtless and wearing shorts. Mike, who was holding a bowl of tea in one hand and fanning the fan with the other hand, ran out and added, "Patrol is suspended tonight. Add food."
Drink as much as you can, there is only one rule: no quarrels and troubles after drinking!"
"Okay! Long live Lao Mai!" In the cheers of the soldiers, Mike, who was dizzy from the sun, hurriedly ran back to the shade. This section of the riverbed crowded with soldiers from the direct company was discovered by Cai Jincheng's men.
, it was originally said that traces of a gold mine were found here, but Dice and two engineers used explosives to dig holes and blast everywhere. However, the gold mine was not found, but a shallow vein of emerald was found.
Tangcheng's consistent purpose is to make money together for everyone. Seeing that the subordinate companies are becoming less and less like soldiers, Tangcheng made a move and transferred all the people who can still move here to help the people in the country.
He was rummaging for ore in the river bed. As for how many real jade ores he could find, Tang Cheng didn't care at all. He just didn't want his soldiers to get into trouble while they were idle.
Watching from a distance a jeep driving along the simple dirt road that Tang Cheng and the others drove, Mike picked up his binoculars and looked at it for a while, and then shouted to Tang Cheng to come ashore. This jeep did not look like it was supporting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Tang Cheng, who was directly affiliated with the company, washed his hands and feet in the stream, and then Shi Shiran went up to the river bank. He took the tea from Liu Shitou and drank a gulp of it before putting his military uniform on his body.
The jeep was indeed looking for Tang Cheng, but Tang Cheng didn’t recognize the officer who got off the jeep. However, looking at the stiff 42-style school officer uniform on the other person, Tang Cheng knew that the person coming was definitely from the 38th Division. The person coming was obvious.
He already knew Tang Cheng’s appearance from other places. He just recognized it among the few people standing by the river bank. He walked directly to Tang Cheng, stood at attention and saluted, "Our division commander ordered me to come to pick up Company Commander Tang. I will be in the army in the evening."
We’re treating you to a banquet!”
"Teacher seat?" Tang Cheng took a breath. The troops currently controlling Xinpingyang are the 112th Regiment of the 38th Division. The teacher's seat mentioned by the visitor should be the division commander of the 38th Division, Sun Liren. "Sun Liren invites me.
?" Tang Cheng was filled with great excitement and was also quite surprised. Just a few days after the 112th Regiment captured Xinpingyang, Sun Liren had already arrived from behind, and he was very fast.
When they learned that Sun Liren had sent someone to invite Tang Cheng to a banquet in Xinpingyang, Mike and the others said it was a good thing, but Tang Cheng's mind was in a mess now. It was a misunderstanding when he put on the military uniform of the Communist Party. If he hadn't been eager to get rid of it,
If not for the recruitment of military commanders, Xie Bo and Liu Yangyang's coercion, and if it weren't for his own half-hearted effort, he should have honestly gone south to Chongqing to escape the war.
After fighting all the way to the north and south, too many familiar people have died on the battlefield. Tang Cheng is tired of the war to the extreme. He just wants the war to end soon and go to the place he wants.
Life. Sun Liren is the commander of the 38th Division, the Generalissimo’s favorite general, and a senior general with a bright future in the army. He is just a humble captain and company commander. Tangcheng is now somewhat suspicious of Sun Liren’s banquet with him.
True intention.
Perhaps sensing Tang Cheng's worries, Mike came over and whispered, "Tang, you have already had legal status in the United States. Not to mention that Sun Liren wanted to embarrass you, even if Stilwell came here, he would
You have no choice. If necessary, I will inform the US military observer group of your identity. At worst, I will just take off this military uniform and go to the United States to become a civilian." Mike's reminder made Tang Cheng feel confident. That's right.
When I left Shanghai, I always took the American passport that Robert applied for for me with me, just to use it as a talisman in times of crisis.
Tang Cheng, who had lost the worry just now, was in a better mood, but he couldn't be careless when he went to see Sun Liren. The necessary military uniforms still had to be carefully taken care of. After Tang Cheng, who was wearing a US military uniform, finished dressing up, Sun Liren's adjutant first
He was stunned for a moment, and then cast a look of admiration. Considering the problem of returning, Tang Cheng did not take the jeep sent by the 38th Division, but asked Tan Fei to drive the two jeeps from the direct assistance company of the US Army Engineer Corps to take him to New Pacific.
Meet Sun Liren.
Sitting in the steamer-like car, Tang Cheng's back was instantly soaked with sweat. After chatting with the adjutant accompanying him for a few words, Tang Cheng learned that Sun Liren was inspecting defense at a high ground on the outskirts of Xinpingyang.
"Then let's go to Highland 01 to have a look." Sun Liren's adjutant was stunned by Tang Cheng's actions, and then turned his attention to Tang Cheng. "Guest and host are just a formality. For example, the person next to him dared to spend less than 200
With more than a thousand Japanese and Burmese soldiers fighting in a melee, this courage is not ordinary. It is no wonder that after the elders heard about this, they insisted on seeing what this little company commander looked like.
The 01 Highland that Sun Liren was inspecting was located less than 5 miles southeast of Xinpingyang. The 112th Regiment only captured Xinpingyang, but the 112th Regiment, which suffered heavy casualties, was unable to continue southward and could only temporarily stationed in Xinpingyang to rest and reorganize its troops.
The 01 Highland set by the regiment and the Tushan occupied by the direct company are almost the two key points guarding Xinpingyang, but Tangcheng does not know the importance of the direct company camp.
In the command post of Highland 01, Tang Cheng finally saw Sun Liren, who was commanding the 38th Division to fight south. He was about 170 centimeters tall, with a pair of tiger eyes that were not serious and intimidating, thick eyebrows with two eyebrows, and a button that had been patched.
A yellow shirt, a pair of wrinkled shorts, and a pair of barely discernible leather shoes on bare feet. This was Tang Cheng's first impression of Sun Liren.
Sun Liren, who was studying the defense deployment with his staff, did not notice the arrival of Tang Cheng. Instead, he lit a cigarette with a frown, took a deep puff, and pointed at the map and the staff beside him with the finger holding the cigarette.
They talked about the war going south and the importance of the New Pacific. Although Highland 01 was guarded by the 112th Regiment, the lowest ranking among the officers in the command post at this time were majors. A guy like Tang Cheng wearing a U.S. military uniform with the rank of captain
Once he appeared, it was inevitable that the staff could not see his presence.
At this time, the staff officers in the command post had noticed the special existence of Tang Cheng. Sun Liren, who noticed that the expressions of his subordinates were wrong, turned around and found a captain in US military uniform standing at the door. Seeing this, Tang Cheng stood at attention and saluted:
"Commander Tang Cheng of the company directly under the expeditionary force headquarters has been ordered to come!" Sun Liren did not feel that Tang Cheng was a general, and Tang Cheng gave Sun Liren the feeling that he did not live up to his name. When he first heard about the achievements of the company directly under him, Sun Liren thought that Tang Cheng was at least as good as
He was a rude man like the battalion commanders under his command, but he didn't want to be just a little guy who didn't look that big.
Perhaps because he suddenly saw Tang Cheng appear in his command post, Sun Liren did not immediately greet Tang Cheng. Fan looked at Tang Cheng with a scrutinizing gaze, which only made Tang Cheng feel uncomfortable. Sun Liren's adjutant
Seeing this, he hurriedly stepped forward and whispered a few words into Sun Liren's ear. The latter then softened his expression and signaled his adjutant to ask Tang Cheng to wait outside. He didn't want outsiders to know about the next troop deployment of the 38th Division.
and intention.
Being invited out of the command post by Sun Liren's adjutant, Tang Cheng's original expectations were in vain. He was afraid that he would hear the so-called military secrets. The corners of Tang Cheng's mouth tilted up unconsciously, and his heart was full of feelings for the 38th Division and Sun Liren.
"Company Commander Tang, don't worry too much. Our division has always been like this. When convening a staff meeting, even my personal adjutant has to leave." Sun Liren's adjutant persuaded Tang Cheng in a low voice. Seeing that Tang Cheng seemed to be
If he didn't believe it, he pointed at the soldiers wandering outside the command post, "These are the people from the division's security company. Every time the division has a meeting, these guys will put the cordon as far as 100 meters away."
Naturally, Tang Cheng couldn't refute Adjutant Sun Liren's face. He had already tried so hard to persuade him, so Tang Cheng could no longer keep a cold face. He just laughed a few times and stopped worrying about what happened just now. Sun Liren
The meeting was still going on. Naturally, Tang Cheng couldn't really wait outside the command post, so he invited Tan Fei to wander around Highland 01, secretly keeping an eye on the status of the officers and soldiers of the 38th Division.
Compared with the direct company, the troops of the 38th Division are more powerful. Tang Cheng and Tan Fei have seen the presence of large-caliber artillery on Highland 01 more than once. Tang Cheng heard Xie Bo say that the best defense is offense. Since
The rainy season in northern Myanmar has ended, so the 38th Division should gather heavy troops and continue moving south. However, looking at the situation in Highland 01, the 38th Division intends to stay put. Tang Cheng cannot see through Sun Liren's combat intentions, so naturally he will not know
Sun Liren was just waiting for the Japanese army in the Hukang Valley to show their flaws before taking the initiative to fight the Japanese army.
"Company Commander, this is a good thing. Could you please discuss with Commander Sun Liren and get a few of them for us? This thing is much more comfortable to ride on than a jeep, and the side bucket also holds a lot of stuff." Tan Fei said in 01
Finally, they found something interesting on the high ground. Before Tang Cheng could ride the three-wheeled motorcycle for a lap, the meeting at Sun Liren's side had just ended.