As the vanguard, Wang Yongan fully felt the importance Old Ying placed on the national army.
If Myanmar was divided according to the terrain and mountains, it could become three important lines of defense.
Old Ying gave up two lanes at once, leaving only one lane to defend himself, and it was the one near A'san.
It was obvious that they were ready to retreat. Of course, Old Ying would definitely not admit this idea.
As the vanguard, Wang Yong 'an's main force rushed to Mandalay in one breath and began to investigate the surroundings.
Then, Du Yuming led the main forces of the Fifth Army and the Sixth Army to Mandalay.
The 200th division, the main force of the 5th division, followed the command of the joint command center and advanced 300 kilometers in one breath, reaching Tonggu.
Regarding this, Wang Yong 'an was very disapproving.
This was a lone army going deep in. Something big would definitely happen.
Of course, the Joint Command didn't think so. After all, according to the instructions of the Joint Command, with Tonggu as the center, the 200th Division of the Expeditionary Force would be the main force. They would fight a decisive battle with the Japanese army in the triangular area formed by Tonggu, Prometheus, and Prometheus.
The triangular zone formed by Tonggu, Prome, and Prome was easy to defend and difficult to attack. At the same time, it also prevented the Japanese from entering the hinterland of Myanmar. In addition, the weapons and equipment of the British and the expeditionary forces now surpassed the Japanese. From the perspective of the expeditionary force joint command, this battle had an advantage.
According to Du Ming and the generals of the 5th and 6th armies, the reason why the 200th division and not the Ferocious Tiger Division was in Tonggu was that the Ferocious Tiger Division had just been formed and did not have any armored vehicles. It was not suitable for direct combat with the Japanese.
Regarding this, Wang Yong 'an expressed that it was fine as long as they were happy.
What did he mean by unfavorable to a frontal battle? When the Sichuan army's equipment was terrible, they were also fighting the Japanese on the battlefield.
The reason why they did this was because the entire joint command had an inexplicable confidence that they would definitely win.
Of course, it was not without basis.
After all, the 5th Army had defeated the Japanese's trump card at Kunlun Pass. They had even attacked Kunlun Pass, a place that was easy to defend and difficult to attack.
Now, although they were also facing the elites of the Japanese, the Japanese in Myanmar could not be compared to the ones in Kunlun Pass. Their weapons and equipment had also been strengthened by the Americans and the British.
In the 5th Army's eyes, this battle with the ancient army was a sure victory. They couldn't let such a huge victory slip away.
Thus, this great mission once again fell upon the 200th Division, the trump card of the 5th Army.
In the joint command center, Wang Yong 'an gently knocked on the command center.
"Come in!"
Du Ming's voice rang out.
After entering the command center, Wang Yong 'an saw that besides Du Ming, there was another man with a big beard. It was the Chief of Staff of the Expeditionary Force, Stilwell.
"Greetings, officers!"
Wang Yongan saluted.
"Yes!" Du Ming nodded. Stilwell walked over and shook Wang Yong 'an's hand.
"King, I know you!" Stilwell said," You played very well in Zhongtiao Mountain!”
"Especially the first time we took back Mulberry Pond. If the rest of the troops cooperated, Zhongtiao Mountain might have had a different outcome!”
Sangchi was half of the gate. After Wang Yong 'an snatched it, if the follow-up national army could hold on for a while longer, then the Japanese's main force in the middle would be surrounded!
As long as they continued to drag it out, it was still uncertain who would win!
"Chief of Staff, you flatter me!" Wang Yong An said.
"No, no, no ~" Stilwell continued,"When you broke out of the encirclement, you played a very beautiful line!”
Seeing Stilwell's enthusiasm, Du Ming couldn't help but ask," Wenkang, why are you here this time?”
"I do have a small request!"
Wang Yong 'an said," I'm prepared to request for battle. I'll take the Ferocious Tiger Division and leave Mandalay to head to the Tonggu frontline!”
Du Ming was speechless.
"Sir, we won't enter Tonggu. Instead, we'll split up and hide in the forest along Tonggu's line!”
Wang Yong 'an explained," We'll attack the Japanese from the side to assist in the battle with the enemy!”
"This…"
Du Ming pondered, then glanced at Stilwell.
Stilwell nodded." Sure, I also want to see the fighting power of the Fierce Tiger Division!”
"Thank you, officers!" Wang Yong 'an nodded. After another round of pleasantries, Wang Yong' an turned around and left.
"Oh ~"
Stilwell suddenly looked at Du Ming." I just thought of something. I need to go out!”
Without waiting for Du Ming to speak, Stilwell quickly left.
Du Ming shook his head and continued to look at the map.
The relationship between Du Ming and Wang Yong 'an was like the relationship between Wang Yong' an and Chen Xinghuai.
If they used it well and won the battle, most of the credit would go to Wang Yong 'an or Chen Xinghuai, but neither Du Ming nor Wang Yong' an cared about it.
But if they lost, how would they take the blame?
To Wang Yong 'an? The bald man and the Song family couldn't take it, so Du Ming definitely didn't want to take the responsibility.
Therefore, Du Ming's plan was to not use Wang Yong 'an and his Tiger Division unless it was absolutely necessary.
Now that Wang Yong 'an had stepped forward, it didn't matter if he won or lost in the future.
At this moment, in the command center.
Wang Yongan was just about to leave when Stilwell's voice came from behind." Wang, wait! Wait!"
"Chief of Staff!"
Wang Yongan saluted.
"Don't be so polite!" Stilwell said," There's no one else today, so we'll just get along as friends. I really want to get to know you!”
"Alright!"
Wang Yong 'an nodded.
"Let's go to my office!”Stilwell continued, and then he grabbed Wang Yongan with one hand.
Yongan Wang: I feel so f * cking gay!
He quietly pulled his hand back and quickly followed Stilwell to his office.
Stilwell personally brewed a cup of strong coffee and handed it to Wang Yongan, then poured himself a cup.
"King, what do you think of us fighting against the ancients?”
Stilwell asked.
Wang Yong 'an: Is this what you mean by getting along as friends? Which friend would talk about this the moment they met?
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