Chapter 146: Get rid of the person who raised the question! (Second update!)
Yamashiro's performance really made Kawabe Masazo and others unable to understand.

In theory, the Fifth Army's losses were not very heavy, and it could be transferred to southwestern Yunnan to block the Japanese attack.

After all, during the bloody battle of Kunlun Pass, the Fifth Army proved with its strength that it could withstand the Japanese attack in a head-on confrontation.

The results of it?
The Fifth Army did not appear in southwest Yunnan, but instead rested in Kunming.

Even when Leiyun Airport was destroyed, he remained indifferent.

Now, after listening to what Yahara Hiromichi said, Kawabe Masamitsu was also a little hesitant.

Even if the Sichuan Army occupied Lashio, I am afraid that the expeditionary force in southwestern Yunnan would not make any moves.

"Well, what Mr. Yahara said makes sense. So it seems that the Sichuan Army's target should be Mandalay to rescue Imphal from the crisis?" Hebian Zhengzang pondered for a while and felt that there was a great possibility of going south to Mandalay.

"If that's the case, Mutaguchi-kun will be in danger."

"Which troops can be mobilized now?"

After these words were spoken, all the military staff looked at each other in bewilderment.

The entire 15th Army has only four divisions.

They are the 18th, 33rd, 55th and 56th Divisions respectively.

The 55th Division stationed in Mandalay is responsible for the security of western Myanmar.

The 56th Division was stationed in the Lashio area, and its subordinate regiments were stationed in different places.

The 18th and 33rd Divisions laid siege to Imphal.

All that Yangon could mobilize were some guard troops, military police and aviation regiments.

It was already very difficult to barely hold on to Yangon, let alone dispatch troops for reinforcement.

They really can't think of where to draw more troops?

The headquarters was still worried about where to draw more troops to the Pacific battlefield.

Ask the base camp for soldiers?

I guess I'll get scolded.

The current base camp will only ask them for various supplies, and they have to figure out the rest on their own.

So send reinforcements?
Just saying.

If Xibu really had troops, he would have sent reinforcements earlier.

It's because they don't have enough troops. If they were to withdraw troops from other directions, the Sichuan Army Corps, with its cunning, would probably directly attack the Japanese army's hinterland.

"Commander, I'm afraid we can't even mobilize a battalion." Seeing that everyone around him was silent, Yahara Hiromichi could only bite the bullet and say it.

“Unless we abandon some towns and transfer all our troops to Mandalay.”

"No, if that happens, we will be in a more passive position. Don't forget the task assigned to us by the base camp. We need more rice and other supplies." Kawabe Masamitsu directly rejected his proposal.

"If that's the case, then we can only draw Thai troops from Siam," suggested Yahara Hiromichi.

"Thai army?" Hebian Zhengsan frowned slightly. He knew these Thai troops very well. They would have no problem fighting a favorable battle, but they would definitely be defeated at the first touch if facing the Sichuan Army.

"Yes, Siam has more than 100,000 troops, and we can completely draw on their troops. We can't let them enjoy the benefits without paying any price," said Yahara Hiromichi indifferently.

There is nothing wrong with this statement. Siam suffered the least losses. When the Japanese army was preparing to invade, it simply chose to surrender and join the Japanese army.

Therefore, Siam's losses were very small, and it can be said that the troop organization was basically intact.

Although two divisions were withdrawn before, it did not affect their order at all.

"Well, what you said makes sense. Then we should transfer three infantry divisions from Siam, including no less than three artillery regiments and one armored regiment." Hebian Zhengsan took a deep breath and spoke.

"Hay."

.........

On the other side, in Nantianmen, ever since Yu Xiaoqing learned that dozens of his subordinates had been taken away by the Military Control Commission, he began to secretly send people to investigate the Military Control Commission.

He believed that the Military Control Commission must be doing something shady.

So he ordered Zhang Lixian to investigate privately.

Sure enough, it didn't take long for Zhang Lixian to find some clues.

"What did you say? People smuggling?" Yu Xiaoqing looked at the other party in shock.

"Commander, according to our investigation, these veterans will eventually join the Sichuan Army Corps." Zhang Lixian said seriously.

"What did you say?" Yu Xiaoqing was even more incredulous. He didn't expect that the mastermind behind this was actually the Sichuan Army?
This was indeed beyond his expectations.

Unexpectedly, the mastermind behind all this was the Sichuan Army.

"Wait, are you saying that the Sichuan Army cooperated with the Military Control Commission?"

"When did they hook up..."

Before Yu Xiaoqing could finish his words, he slapped his head and realized that he had forgotten that he had agreed to introduce the two parties to each other in order to shut Zhang Ruzhi up.

I didn't expect that the connection between the two sides would be so close.

Even the Military Control Commission became an accomplice, helping the Sichuan Army transport veterans?

The key is to start with your own troops?
Now Yu Xiaoqing was a little annoyed and said to Zhang Lixian.

"Is there any evidence?"

"No, but Deputy Commander Tang should know something." Zhang Lixian shook his head, and then said carefully.

"Uncle Tang? He is involved too? That's impossible. He has always been at odds with the people from the Military Control Commission." Yu Xiaoqing frowned slightly. He always felt that the person who had watched him grow up would not do such a thing.

Seeing this, Zhang Lixian didn't say anything more. He knew that for this kind of thing, there must be solid evidence, otherwise he would not be able to convince Yu Xiaoqing based on speculation alone.

"Okay, you go down first. I'll go talk to Uncle Tang." Yu Xiaoqing thought it would be better to ask in person. After all, Tang Ji would not lie to him.

When they arrived at Tang Ji's residence, Yu Xiaoqing went straight to the point and told Zhang Lixian everything he knew.

As a result, Tang Ji's performance was mediocre.

"Xiao Qing, I know you don't like the people from the Military Control Commission, but their mission is to supervise all troops and prevent people from changing their minds." Tang Ji said meaningfully.

"Without evidence, the Military Control Commission wouldn't dare to do such a thing."

"As for what you said about the Sichuan Army being the mastermind, this kind of thing requires solid evidence."

"Don't forget, the Sichuan Army is backed by the Allied Command. Without solid evidence, no one will believe what you say."

"They might even think you are framing me."

Hearing this, Yu Xiaoqing frowned even deeper. He didn't expect it to be so troublesome.

But what he said does make sense. Without definite evidence, I'm afraid the Sichuan Army would not admit it.

"Okay, I understand. I will ask Zhang Lixian to collect evidence." Yu Xiaoqing glanced at Tang Ji, as if he wanted to see something from the other's eyes, but Tang Ji didn't show any fluctuation at all.

This made Yu Xiaoqing a little disappointed.

In fact, his level of skills was nothing compared to Tang Ji's.

He has been around for decades. If he didn't have this little skill, he wouldn't have been able to work in the Yu family for decades.

After Yu Xiaoqing left, Tang Ji picked up the phone and called Zhang Ruzhi.

"Master Tang, this Zhang Lixian is a trouble." Zhang Ruzhi said after listening.

"Yeah, but the weather is really hot today." Tang Ji took a sip of tea and continued chatting, as if he didn't want to talk more about this topic.

"Master Tang, the first dividend has arrived. Someone will send it to you later. It's not much, only 23,000 yuan." Just as Zhang Ruzhi finished speaking, Tang Ji coughed lightly.

"Director Zhang, don't panic. Stay calm. How can a mere Zhang Lixian cause such a commotion?"

"But he is Yu Xiaoqing's confidant. If we allow him to continue investigating, he will probably find out sooner or later." Zhang Ruzhi said with a deep breath.

"Look, you are anxious again. Don't be anxious. Isn't the other side short of people? Can't you just list some crimes and throw him over?" Tang Ji said slowly.

Hearing this, Zhang Ruzhi couldn't help but give Tang Ji a thumbs up and praise him.

"Yes, Master Tang is the best. However, Zhang Lixian is Master Yu's confidant, not one of those ordinary soldiers. He is not so easy to deal with."

Tang Ji looked disdainful of Zhang Ruzhi's worries.

"What do you mean by confidant or not? Aren't they all soldiers of the Party and the country? The Military Control Commission has the responsibility to arrest them." "Just throw him into your Military Control Commission's custody room for interrogation on the charge of poor supervision, and then charge him with desertion, and the problem will be solved."

It has to be said that Tang Ji's move would definitely leave Yu Xiaoqing speechless.

Failure to supervise! This crime can be serious or minor.

For example, the Military Intelligence Bureau had reason to suspect that Zhang Lixian was selling American weapons and equipment privately when they appeared on the black market.

As for Yu Xiaoqing's testimony?
Useless!
In order to prove his innocence, Yu Xiaoqing had to find evidence to prove that the American weapons and equipment on the black market were not sold by Zhang Lixian.

By this time, Zhang Lixian might have been tortured into confessing.

Adding the charge of desertion to the mix, Yu Xiaoqing was left with nothing but impotent rage.

I have to say that Tang Ji’s move was really powerful, at least Zhang Ruzhi was convinced.

"Master Tang is still very capable. Leave this matter to us." Zhang Ruzhi also knew that if he wanted to get the money safely, he had to deal with Zhang Lixian, and even completely dispel Yu Xiaoqing's idea of ​​continuing the investigation.

In fact, Tang Ji’s change of mindset was really amazing. Before that, he was so low-key that Zhang Ruzhi thought he was a clay Buddha.

Now it seems that he is also a carnivorous tiger.

In the past, Tang Ji had indeed assisted Yu Xiaoqing with all his heart. Without him, how could Yu Xiaoqing keep sitting firmly in this chair?
That was impossible, but in his eyes, Yu Xiaoqing was still a child, immature. He always thought that he got this position by relying on his ability.

The Sichuan Army Corps that entered Myanmar before is an example. He wanted to prove himself, but what was the result?

It collapses at the first touch!
Less than half of them returned.

If the Yu family had not spent a huge price, he would have been busy running around everywhere.

Not only is he faultless, but he has also made contributions and got promoted?

Didn’t you see that Du Yuming of the Fifth Army was put on ice?

He was transferred from the post of commander of the Fifth Army and was put on the bench.

Don’t they have the ability?
It’s because he doesn’t have any background, and his abilities are just commendable.

Therefore, he has always been surprised by Yu Xiaoqing's self-righteous abilities.

Little did he know that there were many people more capable than him, so why didn’t he get this position?
Yu Xiaoqing didn’t understand these at all, he thought they were his own abilities.

If it weren't for the Yu family, he would probably have been just a small regiment commander, or even died in Tonggu like the commander of the 200th Division.

In the Military Intelligence Bureau's office, Zhang Ruzhi issued an investigation order and ordered his men to bring Zhang Lixian back for questioning.

Zhang Lixian, who was investigating the black market, was stunned when he saw the investigation order in front of him.

Investigate yourself?

and many more!

Could it be that his investigation into the black market had been leaked?
Yu Xiaoqing harmed me?
wrong!

Deputy Commander Tang is trying to harm me?

Is he the one behind the black market?
Otherwise, how could Yu Xiaoqing be investigated right after meeting Tang Ji?

"Captain Zhang, I advise you not to think about escaping. The Military Control Commission always sets a tight net to catch people." Li Jiu said with a smile as he looked at Zhang Lixian, whose face was a little pale.

Hearing this, Zhang Lixian looked grimly at Li Jiu in front of him.

"Are you in the same group?"

"What did you say? I don't understand. Let's go." Li Jiu was too lazy to talk nonsense with him and directly asked his men to take him away.

As soon as he entered the interrogation room of the Military Control Commission, Zhang Lixian saw Zhang Ruzhi and wanted to kill him.

"Zhang Lixian, do you know your crime?" Zhang Ruzhi looked at him with cold eyes.

"You don't have to say anything. There have been a lot of American weapons on the black market recently. Some of the soldiers who escaped were even from your guard battalion. According to military law, you are guilty of negligence in supervision."

"Why did you, the Military Control Commission, arrest me? Even if I am guilty, that is the business of the Military Court. What does it have to do with you?" Although Zhang Lixian was a little panicked, he still argued.

"Humph, does the Military Court dare to intervene in the matter of someone our Military Control Commission wants to arrest?" Zhang Ruzhi said coldly.

"Just reflect on it here. When you figure it out, come back to me."

After saying this, Zhang Ruzhi turned around and left without giving him a chance to speak.

"You sons of bitches, you are all in the same group. You are simply the scum of Master Yu." Zhang Lixian cursed angrily.

Even if he was a fool, he knew that Tang Ji was in cahoots with the Military Control Commission.

When I investigated the missing soldiers myself, I touched their sore spot.

But he didn't expect why Tang Ji was involved.

The water is too deep, and I don’t know if Yu Xiaoqing can save me.

"Are you waiting for Yu Xiaoqing to send someone to rescue you? Don't even think about it, he can't save you." At this time, Li Jiu walked over and looked at Zhang Lixian, saying with a smile.

"Bastards, you are a bunch of bastards, parasites." Zhang Lixian cursed.

Hearing this, Li Jiu still spoke calmly.

"A few fewer soldiers is not a big deal, and normally no one would take it seriously. But you guys insist on taking it seriously. There's nothing I can do. I can't solve the problem, so I can only solve you guys who raised the problem."

"Wouldn't that be a problem?"

"What do you think? Doesn't it make sense?"

Zhang Lixian suddenly realized what was going on and asked in confusion.

"Why? Do you want to send those technical troops to the Sichuan Army?"

This is what Zhang Lixian is most confused about.

"Why do you think your superiors have not allowed you to cross the river and attack Nantianmen?"

"Is it because you can't beat him?"

"A mere regiment of Japanese troops can take us down even with a pile of men, but why are they just suppressing us and not allowing us to attack?" Li Jiu asked instead of answering.

"I don't know." Zhang Lixian answered honestly. He has always been wondering why they didn't counterattack?

Even Yu Xiaoqing was unable to give an answer. Every time he asked, his superiors were asked to consider the matter carefully or just wait for orders.

"It's very simple, because the higher-ups want to use this as an excuse to seek more American aid and clean up the Yunnan Army. It's all too complicated, and even if I tell you, you still don't understand."

"It just so happens that there is no fighting in Nantianmen. Why not send these veterans to the Sichuan Army? They are fighting fiercely there." Before Li Jiu finished his words, he was ridiculed by Zhang Lixian.

"By the way, you guys can make some dirty money too?"

"So, what are you going to do with me? Are you going to kill me?"

"No, no, no, you are an officer with rich experience. It will be a pity to kill you. We will send you across the river and then announce to the public that you are a deserter." Li Jiu shook his head and said.

"Aren't you afraid that Yu Xiaoqing will get mad?"

"Even if Yu Xiaoqing has doubts, so what? Master Yu is not the only one who can cover the sky with one hand." Li Jiu said lightly.

"Listen to my advice, this place is not suitable for you. According to my experience, those people in Shancheng will not order a counterattack on Nantianmen unless their appetite is satisfied."

"You might as well cross the river and try your hand at the Sichuan Army. There's room for you to show your abilities there."

"I heard that the Sichuan Army just captured Hsipaw, and it has become famous overseas."

Hearing this, Zhang Lixian looked at the other person in a daze, not understanding why he said such things to him.

"Is it strange that I'm telling you this?"

"I just don't want ambitious people like you to waste their time here. Master Yu's future belongs to Yu Xiaoqing. People like you are nothing but cannon fodder in his eyes." Li Jiu said earnestly.

These words touched Zhang Lixian's heart, especially after what happened last time, he felt a little disheartened.

"Do you have to go?" Zhang Lixian asked again.

"You don't have to go, but we will give you a decent treat."

"Okay, I'll go." Zhang Lixian sighed. He didn't expect that he would end up joining the Sichuan Army after so many twists and turns.

For a time, he had complicated feelings towards the Sichuan Army.

　I'm not in good shape today, so I probably won't be able to do four updates. Three will be enough. I've been feeling sore all over lately, and it's very uncomfortable. I still have one more update, so I'll make it at 11 o'clock!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)