Anti-Japanese War: The whole world is a base vehicle

Lu Yuhua stood quietly in front of the window, looking through the mottled window lattice at the scenery outside the window that was both familiar and unfamiliar.

In the distance, newly built houses continued to rise from the ground like bamboo shoots after a spring rain. However, this seemingly vibrant scene could not dispel the lead-heavy haze in his heart.

As the number of immigrants has increased dramatically like a tide, the consumption rate of various materials has reached an astonishing level.

The supplies left behind by the French army when they evacuated were just a drop in the ocean in the face of such huge demand, like a drop in the bucket, and could not fill the growing gap at all.

Lu Yuhua knew very well that relying solely on these remaining supplies would lead to death, and he had to find another way out.

It was at this critical moment of life and death that he made the difficult decision to cooperate with the British.

In his mind, although the troops composed of local indigenous people had certain combat effectiveness, in his eyes, their lives did not seem so precious.

Anyway, those who sacrificed were all natives, so no matter how many there were, Lu Yuhua would not feel the slightest bit of heartache.

At this moment, these indigenous troops have become an important bargaining chip in his negotiations with the British.

Lu Yuhua knew better than anyone that if he wanted to completely get rid of the predicament of material shortages, the only way was to let the British continue to increase material supplies.

So, after careful consideration, he decisively sent Lu Yufeng, his cousin whom he had high hopes for, to meet with the British representatives.

The meeting place was in a slightly old conference room.

It was still the same Henry. He walked in with a swagger, his face full of arrogance and shrewdness. His eyes revealed an undisguised desire for absolute control over the situation and a deep contempt for Lu Yufeng.

"Mr. Henry, I'm sure you can see the current situation clearly. The Japanese attack is like a surging tide, one wave after another, extremely fierce. Our supplies are rapidly consumed like sand in an hourglass. Our army has paid a heavy price to hold the defense line. Too many brothers have fallen on that land forever." Lu Yufeng's expression was as serious as a sculpture, and his tone was filled with deep sorrow. Every word seemed to be squeezed out from the deepest part of his heart.

Henry leaned lazily on the back of the chair, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a hint of sneer, which seemed to be a silent mockery of Lu Yufeng's words.

"General Lu, in war, sacrifices are inevitable. This is the most normal thing. But the supplies we provided before were not too little. If we continue to increase the supply, it will also be a big burden for our British Empire."

Lu Yufeng's eyes were as sharp as two swords, staring at Henry closely, his eyes revealing determination and unquestionableness.

"Mr. Henry, you should know very well that you also have huge interests in this land. Whether we can successfully stop the crazy attack of the Japanese army is not only related to our own survival, but also to the overall stability of this area. And supplies are undoubtedly the key to maintaining this stability. If the shortage of supplies leads to chaos here, I am afraid it will not be of any benefit to you at that time. Each of my subordinates who died heroically was to protect the peace of this land and for the people here to live a stable life. Now, they have exchanged their precious lives for this peace. Isn't it worth you to pay more for supplies?"

Henry fell silent, and his fingers began to tap the table lightly, making a rhythmic sound, as if measuring the weight of Lu Yufeng's words.

He knew in his heart that what Lu Yufeng said was not without reason.

But the British have always been known for their calculating skills. How could they easily give in and agree to increase the supply of materials?

"General Lu, increasing the supply of materials is not a trivial matter. We need to carefully consider the costs and benefits involved. Can you give us some tangible rewards in other aspects?" Henry finally spoke slowly and put forward his conditions.

Lu Yufeng had expected this. He was as calm as a deep pool and responded calmly, "As long as your supplies are sufficient, our Free Army can definitely increase the intensity of our attacks on the Japanese. After all, you don't want to see the Japanese army attacking all the way to Burma like a flood or a beast. Once the Japanese army takes over Burma, then, those so-called mountains of supplies you have stored up will probably all be handed over to the Japanese army."

Hearing this, Henry’s face instantly became a little ugly.

Recalling that all the supplies they had stored in Malacca had been ruthlessly taken away by the Japanese army, this was undoubtedly a scar in his heart.

Next, the two sides engaged in a fierce bargaining.

With his firm will, as unshakable as steel, and excellent negotiation skills, Lu Yufeng skillfully dealt with Henry in this battlefield without the smoke of gunpowder.

He knew very well that every concession he made could affect the supply of subsequent materials like a domino effect. If he stuck to his bottom line, it would most likely lead to a breakdown in the negotiations, making all previous efforts go to waste.

After long and arduous negotiations, the two sides finally reached an agreement.

The British agreed to increase the supply of materials to a certain extent, and Lu Yufeng also made corresponding concessions, that is, agreeing to increase the intensity of attacks on the Japanese army.

As soon as the smoke of negotiations cleared, Lu Yuhua quickly and decisively issued an order to intensify the attacks on the Japanese army.

The Free Army is like a cheetah that has been lurking in the dark for a long time. The moment it receives the order, it takes action instantly.

Their figures were like ghosts, shuttling through every corner of the rainforest and launching elusive attacks on the Japanese army.

The indigenous fighters in the Freedom Army were undoubtedly the key force in this battle.

They grew up in this rainforest, and every blade of grass and every tree here is like a part of their body. They know every gurgling stream and every hidden path. For them, the rainforest is no longer a simple geographical environment, but their closest friend, a natural shelter, and the most powerful weapon in their hands.

They cleverly used the dense jungle as cover, sometimes suddenly appearing like ghosts from behind towering trees, with the weapons in their hands making a whistling sound, giving the Japanese army a fatal blow; sometimes they seemed to blend into the rainforest, disappearing like ghosts into the intricate vines and bushes, making the Japanese army feel as if they were in a fog, confused.

The Japanese army was completely trapped in an extreme predicament by this series of sudden attacks. They originally thought that with advanced weapons and equipment, as well as the so-called "military advantage", they could run rampant in this land as if they were in an uninhabited area.

However, the Free Army's flexible and changeable tactics and their incomparable familiarity with the environment were like a bucket of cold water, completely extinguishing their dreams.

For the Japanese soldiers, every patrol was like stepping into an unknown abyss of terror, and they could be ambushed by the Free Army at any time; every camp, although seemingly peaceful, could inadvertently become the target of a raid by the Free Army.

The soldiers are always in a state of high tension, and the mental pressure is like a heavy shackle that makes them miserable.

When the Southern Army Commander Terauchi Hisaichi learned of this series of events, he was completely enraged.

His face, which was originally as proud as a peacock, was now filled with anger and unwillingness.

He could not tolerate that a free army that seemed to be poorly equipped in his eyes dared to run so rampant under his nose.

In his narrow and distorted mindset, the Japanese army is an invincible myth, and what the Free Army is doing now is undoubtedly a blatant provocation to his supreme authority and the so-called "glory" of the Japanese army.

In a rage, like a bull that has lost its mind, Terauchi Juichi immediately decided to increase the intensity of the air strikes.

He naively believed that since ground troops could hardly exert their influence in the rain forest, they could use powerful air force to completely destroy the Free Army and make them disappear without a trace from this land.

As a result, Japanese bombers took off frequently, and the roar of their engines was like the roar of a devil, breaking the original tranquility of the rainforest.

Bombs rained down like raindrops, raising huge clouds of dust and flames in the rain forest. Stout trees were broken in half by the bombs, groaning in pain.

Countless birds and beasts were frightened by this sudden disaster and fled in all directions. The originally harmonious rainforest ecology was instantly destroyed and shattered.

However, Terauchi Hisaichi seriously underestimated the Freedom Army's ability to respond.

The Free Army had already accumulated rich experience in air defense in its long battles with the Japanese army.

They cleverly used the complex terrain of the rainforest and dug many hidden air-raid shelters and bunkers.

Whenever Japanese bombers attacked, they hid in them quickly and orderly, like fish diving into the water. When the bombing was over, they quickly came out of their hiding places and continued to fight as if nothing had happened.

Not only that, the Free Army also showed extraordinary wisdom and courage. They began to launch small-scale sneak attacks on the Japanese airfields and logistics supply lines. They knew that in order to truly weaken the Japanese air attack force, they had to strike at the source and cut off the firewood from the bottom.

Although these sneak attacks were small in scale, they were like sharp daggers, stabbing the vital points of the Japanese army. The Japanese planes were blown up on the ground, and the blazing flames seemed to mock them; fuel and ammunition depots were also destroyed, and the explosions were like alarm bells, disrupting their air raid plans again and again.

As the confrontation between the two sides escalates, the situation in the rainforest becomes increasingly tense. Both the Free Army and the Japanese Army are doing their best for their respective goals. This originally peaceful and tranquil rainforest has completely become a cruel battlefield filled with smoke and flames.

After many days of arduous and fierce fighting, the Japanese army suffered heavy casualties and finally realized that it was a pipe dream to completely wipe out the Freedom Army.

The Southern Army commander, Terauchi Hisaichi, sat in the command center with his brows furrowed like two tangled hemp ropes.

His face was full of fatigue and helplessness. After weighing the pros and cons, he decided to send people to negotiate with the Free Army. He tried to win over the Free Army and use it under the guise of the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere" and the banner of so-called "common prosperity of Asian countries", trying to use this seemingly high-sounding method to achieve his ulterior motives.

When the envoy sent by Terauchi Hisaichi arrived at the Free Army's base with so-called "sincerity" and arrogance, Lu Yuhua and his subordinates were sitting around a shabby table, enthusiastically discussing the next battle plan.

Hearing that the Japanese envoy wanted to see him, Lu Yuhua was stunned at first, and then a sneer of sarcasm appeared on the corner of his mouth, "Humph, they can't win, so they want to plot. These little devils are really unwilling to give up." However, in order to find out the real purpose of the Japanese army, Lu Yuhua did not come forward in person, but asked Lu Yufeng to deal with it. Lu Yuhua has always placed a lot of high hopes on this cousin, and even planned in his heart that when the situation in Annan stabilizes, he will completely hand it over to him to manage and let him become the guardian of this land.

The envoy was brought to Lu Yufeng. He was wearing a neat military uniform, and he had adjusted his collar deliberately. His face was full of hypocritical smiles, like a blooming fake flower. He first "praised" the tenacious fighting power of the Free Army, and his tone sounded like he was reciting a stiff speech.

Then he changed the subject and began to reveal his true intentions: "General Lu, we, the Imperial Japanese Army, came here with great sincerity. Our goal is to establish the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere and let all Asian countries prosper together. The Freedom Army is so brave and good at fighting. If they can join us, we will surely create glory together and write a new chapter in Asian history."

Lu Yufeng looked disdainful. He stood up suddenly, his eyes like two burning flames, staring directly into the envoy's eyes, and said loudly: "Your so-called Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere is nothing but a fig leaf for aggression! You invaders have been burning, killing, looting, and committing all kinds of evil since the moment you set foot on this land. Wherever you go, the people are displaced, families are broken up, and there is a tragic scene of devastation everywhere. This is what you call 'co-prosperity'? It's ridiculous!"

The envoy's face changed slightly, as if his ugly mask had been unveiled in public. He still wanted to argue and save some face: "That was just the behavior of a few soldiers. They went against the original intention of the Imperial Army. Our original intention was really good. It was to help Asian countries become prosperous and strong..."

Lu Yufeng interrupted him angrily, his voice like a bell, resounding throughout the room: "Stop pretending! From the moment you set foot on this land, you were destined to be invaders. Your ambition and greed, like a poisonous snake, devour everything on this land. We, the Freedom Army, are here to defend our motherland and to allow the people to live in peace. We will never be fooled by your sweet words, and we will never go along with you invaders!" (End of this chapter)