On March 16 and 17, the Japanese army continued to bomb Tonggu.

The common people of ancient times truly felt the horror of war for the first time.

In addition to the overseas Chinese support team, a large number of civilians in the city began to leave this war-torn city.

The British are the fastest runners.

At that speed, even airplanes can only sigh with admiration.

The 1st Division of the British-Burmese Army, the 63rd Brigade of the British-Australian Army, and the 7th British Armored Brigade all began to retreat towards India.

The most ironic thing is that even the 17th Division of the British-Indian Army, which had just arrived in Burma, received an order to retreat towards India before even seeing what the Japanese looked like.

Tonggu was completely handed over to the 200 Division for defense.

Dai Anlan's order is very simple:

Stick to Tonggu and not take a step back, laying a solid foundation for the battle with Tonggu.

At this time, Meng Shaoyuan also did several things.

One, he ordered the military special agents who arrived in Tonggu to conduct frequent activities to detect the movements of the Japanese army.

Secondly, he issued an order. Except for Yao Shuang who stayed with him and was responsible for sending telegrams, the seven sisters of the military command were all evacuated to Meimiao to wait for the order.

Of course these female military agents were not happy.

Finally got a chance to go into battle to kill the enemy and serve the country. Why did the Japanese allow themselves to retreat before they even reached Tonggu?

However, Meng Shaoyuan's order cannot be argued at all.

He knew very well the brutality of the Tonggu defense battle. If these girls fell into the hands of the Japanese, it would be troublesome.

Life is worse than death.

Therefore, later on, Meng Shaoyuan directly issued a death order with a strong voice, and these female military agents reluctantly accepted it.

The last thing Meng Shaoyuan did was to install explosives at several points in Tonggu.

Li Zhifeng, the "Toilet Supervision Specialist", is personally responsible for this matter.

Li Zhifeng has followed Meng Shaoyuan for such a long time, so he certainly knows what the officer's purpose is.

First, it was used for street fighting.

Secondly, I am afraid it is also preparing for retreat.

The commander seems to think that Donggu will definitely fall?

"Shi Yongfu, Cao Ruicheng."

"arrive!"

Li Zhifeng said to the two men solemnly: "Once we enter the street fighting, you will never leave your side, sir."

"clear!"

There is something strange about both of them.

In the past, it was always Li Zhifeng who personally protected the commander.

Li Zhifeng seemed to have noticed their doubts: "Sir, he is usually playful and smiling, but once a fight really breaks out, he will really risk his life.

After entering the street fighting, I was responsible for covering the flanks. If an emergency situation occurred, I would be responsible for attracting the firepower of the Japanese army."

Only then did the two of them suddenly realize.

Shi Yongfu said with a bad smile: "Captain Li, this officer usually doesn't give you any shoes to wear. It's good for you. You really try your best."

Li Zhifeng was stunned for a while and sighed: "You have worn small shoes too much, and suddenly no one will wear them for you. You will really get used to it."

Shi Yongfu and Cao Ruicheng nodded at the same time, and then said in unison:

"Sick in the brain!"

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On March 18, 1942, the last brigade of the 1st British-Burmese Division withdrew to Pyay.

Tonggu, completely independently defended by the 200th Division of the Chinese Expeditionary Force!

In the afternoon, the Japanese advance troops moved 12 kilometers away from the Pew River Bridge.

What is ridiculous is that until now, the Japanese army still does not know that its opponent has been replaced by the Chinese army.

It's hard to imagine how they do this kind of intelligence work.

On the other hand, the 200 Division had already obtained military intelligence agents very early, mainly from the intelligence provided by Meng Shaoyuan:

The enemy that attacked Tonggu was the 55th Division of the Japanese Army's B Division.

Commander Army Lieutenant General Hiroshi Takeuchi.

Its forward unit is the 112th Infantry Regiment!

Dai Anlan did not ask Meng Shaoyuan how he obtained this information.

He doesn't care, or he trusts Meng Shaoyuan!

Those holding the Pew River Bridge were the advance battalion.

Meng Shao was nominally the chief military officer, but if a war really wanted to start, Ding Wenrui would have to take command.

Meng Shao was originally just careless and misbehaving, but he knew what he could and couldn't do.

It is absolutely forbidden for a layman to command an expert.

On the afternoon of March 18, the Japanese army began to launch a tentative attack on the Pew River Bridge.

The Japanese troops, who were chasing the British around like ducks, were not prepared to be attacked in Dongguhui!

"Fire!"

Ding Wenrui roared, and the light and heavy firepower of the Pew River Bridge position opened fire at the same time!

Countless tongues of fire, filled with the fury of revenge, vented towards the Japanese army.

On the flank, the Cavalry Regiment of the Fifth Army of the Chinese Expeditionary Force, under the command of deputy commander Huang Xingxian, also launched a fierce attack on the Japanese army!

The Japanese army suffered a sudden attack and suffered numerous casualties.

The Japanese army, accustomed to fighting with favorable winds, suddenly panicked.

They rushed up with a hula-la, and soon retreated with a hula-la.

Only bodies were left on the ground.

This was a clean ambush.

This was also the first official battle between the 200th Division of the Chinese Expeditionary Force and the Japanese 55th Division.

The expeditionary force achieved a complete victory.

The Japanese army left more than thirty corpses on the Pew River Bridge!

In this battle, the advance battalion and the cavalry regiment cooperated tacitly, the attack was sudden, and the Japanese army was unprepared, which resulted in this victory!

Waves of cheers came from the battlefield from the soldiers of the expeditionary force.

Dai Anlan, who had been watching the battle not far from the front line, also had a smile on his face.

Another good start.

The advance battalion arrived at the first battle in Tonggu and won.

The first contest between the main forces of the two sides was started by the advance battalion.

Won again!

This Meng Shaoyuan is really a lucky general.

At this time, the "lucky general" Meng Shaoyuan had no time to celebrate the victory.

"Search, search these corpses carefully for me."

Meng Shaoyuan jumped out of his position first and ran straight towards the corpses.

"Damn it, hurry up and protect the commander!"

Li Zhifeng became anxious immediately.

If a cold shot comes, it will be all over.

It's not like Meng Shaoyuan didn't know this.

The problem is, in his eyes, these corpses are treasures.

Once the Japanese army organizes troops, it will not be fun to snatch these corpses back.

"Cover, cover!"

Ding Wenrui was also anxious.

What is Chief Meng doing?
To be continued...