Ming Zuo

In the process of unification, the military takes precedence.

Although various constructions are proceeding in an orderly manner, they must give way in front of military operations.

This also led to the rapid expansion of the National Defense Forces. In just three or four years, the strength reached more than 270 million.

And with the continuous expansion of the territory, the number of outstanding and bright people among the soldiers will inevitably increase rapidly.

Today, there are as many generals in the National Defense Forces as there are stars.

Sixteen generals, twenty top generals, 57 lieutenant generals, and 130 five major generals formed the invincible brain of the National Defense Forces.

It can be said that this is the largest team of generals and officers in the world today.

Only such a huge team of generals can operate more than 200 million troops smoothly and smoothly.

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 outstanding generals.

As long as there is a steady stream of talent, the Wehrmacht will not decline, thus maintaining its combat effectiveness and helping the Empire build a better security posture.

Myanmar.

The march of the southern strategic cluster after crossing the border was not smooth.

The rainy season in Myanmar has arrived.

This place is already covered with mountains and rivers and dense rainforests, but given the poverty-stricken situation in Myanmar, there is no need to talk about infrastructure construction.

As soon as the Tenth Division reached Menggong, the road ahead was washed away by the mountain torrent, so they had to stop.

What troubled the Tenth Division the most was the preservation of gunpowder during the rainy season.

Even though many preparations have been made, a large part of the gunpowder is still damp and cannot be used.

The soldiers are like soaking in water every day, and they can pour two catties of water from their boots anytime and anywhere.

"This ghostly place, no wonder so many dynasties have not come to attack it throughout the ages. This is not a place for people to stay!"

When Song Pengjie came back from inspecting the barracks, he had become a drowned rat.

When standing at the door of the tent and taking off the raincoat, the splashing water formed a puddle.

People have been surprised by this.

Cui Zhanying still paid attention to the map.

"How is the situation in the first division?"

Meng Xiangang hurriedly reported.

"It is said that we have reached Jingdong, but like us, the heavy rain blocked the mountain and we cannot move forward. However, they have already contacted the Siamese army and received food and grass support, which is easier than us."

The Tenth Division belongs to the Sixth Front Army, which is a unit that fought from Sichuan to Yunnan.When marching into Burma, they attacked from the northern front.

The [-]st Division belongs to the Seventh Front Army, entered Yunnan from Guangxi, and has been operating along the border.

After driving away the remnant Ming court, they followed the border between the empire and Siam, and hit Jingdong, Myanmar.

Just at this time, the Siamese army also sent troops from Chiang Rai to conquer Tachileik.The two armies bordered each other and established a communication channel.

The Siamese were indeed extremely obedient. Before the National Defense Forces asked, they sent 20 catties of grain, as well as various fruits, vegetables, and meat.

In the eyes of the Siamese, it is a great kindness that the empire is willing to take them to attack Burma.

No matter how effective it is, it is not an exaggeration.

Siam is rich in products, but it makes up for the troubles of the empire's logistics and transportation.

But in the face of the rainy season, the Siamese army has no good way.

For a while, the battlefield calmed down a little.

But the Southwest Strategic Cluster has its own research and judgment.

"Myanmar is a place with complex terrain and vast territory. Once the Burmese come to their senses and resist steadily, it may be difficult to settle down within three to five years."

"More than that, according to our reconnaissance, there are various forces in Myanmar, all of which are grass-headed kings. It is not very useful for us to attack the Burmese royal court. If those local snakes make trouble for us, they will trap us here. "

What is the hardest battle to fight?

Of course it's a law and order war.

Especially the places where warlords and forces are intertwined and numerous are definitely the most troublesome places for foreign conquerors.

Because you don't know how many enemies you face, or even who the enemies are.

Even if you defeat the official army on the surface, the local armed forces will come to you from time to time, and it will be unbearable for a long time.

Myanmar is such a place.

There are many ethnic groups in Myanmar, coupled with the poor livelihood of the people, and the vast territory, this has caused the various forces in the country to be scattered in the form of tribes.

Each has its own territory, each has its own beliefs, and each has its own means.

The National Defense Forces drove all the way, and they couldn't kill everyone.

This will cause instability in the rear, and it may be attacked at any time.

Especially once the Burmese royal court is eliminated and there is no leader in Myanmar, the situation will become even more chaotic.

This is not in line with the strategic purpose of the empire.

"It is necessary to hurt the royal court of Myanmar as quickly as possible, forcing them to negotiate a peace, and then they will stabilize the domestic situation by themselves."

The Southwest Strategic Cluster has a clear policy.

Burma must be conquered, but the empire did not need to take Burma as its own.

This place is too poor, and the mountains are high and the water is long, so it is not easy to govern.

What the empire needs is the sea outlet on the Burmese side, and the corresponding resources.

Apart from that, Myanmar is nothing like an independent country.

The only requirement of the empire is that Burma must open its doors to the empire.

As long as the empire can deploy here arbitrarily, it will be equivalent to an additional channel to enter South Asia.

Once this is clarified, corresponding military actions can be adjusted.

First of all, on the Army side, slowing down is nothing.On the contrary, if you march too fast, it will make Myanmar more chaotic.

Zuo Rong planned to mobilize the navy to directly attack the rich land of Burma, that is, Yangon, from the sea.

The purpose of doing this is to let the Burmese understand that the harsh mountains, rivers and jungles cannot stop the National Defense Forces.

The National Defense Forces can attack Myanmar from any direction.

The north and east are protected by mountains and jungles, but the south and west have no long coastline.

Especially on the Yangon side, after landing, it will be the most important grain-producing area in Myanmar, the Ayeyarwady River Plain.

If this place is destroyed by the National Defense Forces, the Burmese royal court will not be far from collapse.

Only when the Burmese royal court feels the catastrophe, will they give up resistance and accept the conditions of the empire.

Following Zuo Rong's order, the third detachment of the South China Sea Fleet set off from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and soon approached the coast of Myanmar.

The first to be attacked was a small village called Sema.

The artillery fire of the South China Sea Fleet destroyed the village once.

Subsequently, the South China Sea Fleet captured both sides of the Yangon River estuary and went upstream.

A day later, Than Lien on the other side of Yangon was razed to the ground by artillery fire, which completely shocked the Burmese royal court.

"Everyone thinks that confronting Shangguo will only lead to self-destruction. The king insists on going his own way and will only let Myanmar be buried with him. You need to stand up and bring Myanmar back to life."

Many people quietly came to the mansion of Mangbai, the younger brother of King Mangda of Burma, expressing their hopes earnestly.

Seeing the gathered supporters, Mangbai's heart became eager.

Not today, my stomach hurts too much!