In the process of unification, military priority is given.
Although various construction projects are proceeding in an orderly manner, they must give way in the face of military operations.
This also led to the rapid expansion of the National Defense Forces. In just three or four years, the number of troops reached more than 2.7 million.
And as the territory continues to expand, the number of outstanding and outstanding soldiers will inevitably increase rapidly.
Today, there are as many generals in the National Defense Force as there are stars.
Sixteen generals, twenty generals, fifty-seven lieutenant generals, and one hundred and thirty-five major generals form the invincible brain of the National Defense Forces.
It can be said that this is the largest general team in the world today.
Only such a large team of generals can operate an army of more than two million people with ease and ease.
Among the lieutenant generals and major generals, there are also many people worthy of attention.
For example, Qiao Feng, Murong Fu, Luo Shuilin, Guo Xiaoyun, Hou Fanglai, Deng Xinghui, Hou Chengzu, Cui Xiaoyi, Qu Ercheng, Che Liliang, etc. are all generals with outstanding military exploits.
As long as there is a continuous flow of talents, the National Defense Force will not decline, thereby maintaining its combat effectiveness and helping the empire establish a better security posture.
Myanmar.
The southern strategic cluster's advance after crossing the border was not smooth.
The rainy season has arrived in Myanmar.
This place has rolling mountains and rivers and dense rainforests, and given Myanmar’s poverty situation, there is no need to talk about the construction of infrastructure.
As soon as the 10th Division reached Meng Gong, the road ahead was washed away by a flash flood, so it had to stop.
What troubled the 10th Division most was the preservation of gunpowder during the rainy season.
Even though a lot of preparations have been made, a large part of the gunpowder is still damp and cannot be used.
The soldiers felt like they were soaking in water every day, and could pour two kilograms of water from their boots anytime and anywhere.
"This ghost place, no wonder so many dynasties have not come to attack it throughout the ages. This is no place for humans!"
Song Pengjie returned from inspecting the military camp and turned into a drowned rat.
When I stood at the door of the tent and took off my raincoat, the water flowing down unexpectedly formed a puddle.
Everyone is already accustomed to this.
Cui Zhanying is still paying attention to the map.
"How is the situation over there with the First Division?"
Meng Xiangang reported quickly.
"It is said that they have arrived at Jingdong, but like us, heavy rain has blocked the mountains and they cannot move forward. However, they have already made contact with the Siamese army and received food and grass support, so it is easier than us."
The 10th Division is part of the Sixth Front Army and is a unit that fought from Sichuan to Yunnan. When it entered Burma, it attacked from the northern front.
The First Division, which belongs to the Seventh Front Army, entered Yunnan from Guangxi and has been operating along the border.
After driving away the Ming court, they followed the border between the empire and Siam and reached Kengtung, Myanmar.
At this time, the Siamese army also sent troops from Chiang Rai and conquered Tachileik. The two armies bordered each other and established a communication channel.
The Siamese people were indeed extremely obedient. Before the National Defense Forces could even ask for it, they sent 200,000 kilograms of grain, as well as various fruits, vegetables, and meat.
In the eyes of the Siamese, it was a great kindness that the empire was willing to lead them to attack Burma.
No matter how effective it is, it cannot be overstated.
Siam's rich products made up for the empire's logistics and transportation troubles.
But in the face of the rainy season, the Siamese army had no good solution.
For a moment, the battlefield calmed down slightly.
But the Southwest Strategic Cluster has its own research and judgment.
"Myanmar is a place with complex terrain and vast territory. Once the Burmese people come to their senses and continue to resist, it may not be possible to pacify them for another three to five years."
"More than that, according to our reconnaissance, there are many forces in Myanmar, all of them are grass-headed kings. Just attacking the royal court of Myanmar will not be very useful. If those local snakes cause trouble for us, they will trap us here.
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What is the hardest battle to fight?
Of course it's a security war.
Especially in places where warlords and forces are intertwined, it is definitely the most troublesome place for foreign conquerors.
Because you don't know how many enemies you face, or even who the enemy is.
Even if you defeat the official army on the surface, the local armed forces will attack you from time to time, which is unbearable for a long time.
Myanmar is such a place.
Myanmar has many ethnic groups, poor people's livelihood, and a vast territory. This has resulted in various domestic forces being scattered throughout the country in the form of tribes.
Each has its own territory, each has its own beliefs, and each has its own methods.
The National Defense Forces drove all the way, but they couldn't massacre everyone.
This will cause instability in the rear, and you may not know when you will be attacked.
Especially once the royal court of Myanmar is eliminated and Myanmar is left without a leader, the situation will become even more chaotic.
This does not serve the strategic purpose of the empire.
"We must inflict pain on the royal court of Myanmar as quickly as possible, force them to negotiate peace, and then let them stabilize the domestic situation on their own."
The Southwest Strategic Cluster has clarified its policy.
Burma must be conquered, but there is no need for the empire to take Burma into its own.
This place is too poor and has high mountains and long rivers, making it difficult to manage.
What the empire needs is Myanmar's seaport and corresponding resources.
Apart from that, Myanmar’s independence as an independent country is nothing.
The empire's only requirement is that Burma must open its doors to the empire.
As long as the empire can deploy at will here, it will be equivalent to one more channel into South Asia.
Once this is clarified, corresponding military actions can be adjusted.
First of all, there is nothing wrong with slowing down the army's speed. On the contrary, if it advances too fast, it will make Myanmar more chaotic.
Zuo Rong planned to mobilize the navy to directly attack Myanmar's rich land, Yangon, from the sea.
The purpose of this is to let the Burmese people understand that the harsh mountains, rivers and jungles cannot stop the National Defense Forces.
The Tatmadaw can launch attacks on Myanmar from any direction.
There are mountains and jungles in the north and east as barriers, but there are no long coastlines in the south and west.
Especially here in Yangon, after landing, there is the most important grain-producing area in Myanmar, the Irrawaddy Plain.
If this place is destroyed by the National Defense Forces, the collapse of the Burmese royal court will not be far away.
Only when the Burmese royal court feels the calamity of destruction will they give up resistance and accept the empire's conditions.
Following Zuo Rong's order, the third detachment of the South China Sea Fleet set off from the Andaman Nicobar Islands and quickly approached the coast of Myanmar.
The first to be attacked was a small village called Sema.
The village was destroyed by artillery fire from the Nanhai Fleet.
Then the South China Sea Fleet captured both sides of the Yangon River estuary and sailed upstream.
One day later, Salian on the other side of Yangon was razed to the ground by artillery fire, which completely shocked the Burmese royal court.
"Everyone believes that confrontation with the superior country will only lead to self-destruction. If the king insists on his own way, he will only be buried with him in Myanmar. I need you to stand up and give Myanmar a new lease of life."
Many people quietly came to the palace of Mangbai, the younger brother of King Mangda of Myanmar, expressing their hopes ardently.
Seeing the crowd of supporters, Mang Bai became eager.