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Laos is sunny.

Located on the border between Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand, Huay Thay has a strong colonial atmosphere. Of course, this atmosphere is related to a happy life, but is consistent with the characteristics of a poor and backward colony.

Whether it was during the French colonial period or later when the French 'transferred' most of Laos' territory to the British in exchange for more support from the British, Huay Thay has never been linked to wealth.

Even compared with Myanmar administrative cities of the same level, Huay Xay is far inferior. It is narrow, shabby, poorly clothed and poorly fed, and children running around the streets are the characteristics of this 'city'. When it comes to scale,

The old smelly streets with dirty water flowing across them, three at a time and one intersecting, form such a Laotian city, a poor place in Laos that is not even as good as a Burmese town or even a village in northern China.[

As soon as it got light, the Lao people who knew how to stay in the sun discovered that a large-scale army was walking on the mountain road 'outside the city', an army that was truly armed to the teeth.

"Wow wow..."

Some children who wanted to run to watch the excitement were dragged back into the house by their parents. They slammed the door shut and looked at the approaching army in fear.

"The Burmese are coming."

Some knowledgeable Laotians couldn't help but exclaimed when they saw the eagle flag symbolizing the Myanmar People's Army. Although this rising neighbor has strong strength, it has never invaded Laos. It has only invaded Laos in recent years.

There are activities in some border areas. Many mountaineers go to the mountains on the border of the Three Kingdoms and often see patrols with such flags. It is said that they guard the gold in the mountains, but no one knows what the actual situation is. But

There is a saying among the nearby Laotian mountain people that you must not get close to that large mountainous area, otherwise, the Burmese people will use the most cruel methods to kill every intruder.

But now, this Burmese army, which has never set foot on that mountain, has appeared in Huay Xai, which naturally caused panic. Although under the successive colonial rule of the French and British, the Lao people had forgotten about the war for decades.

But the fear of the army has not diminished at all.

"Maybe they are here to rob millet and ore." Many Laotians prayed anxiously. Although the French and British are both cruel, the reputation of the Burmese is not much better, especially since they used to be known as

Use iron-blooded methods to kill those mountain people who rashly break into the border areas of the Three Kingdoms.

On the mountain col in the distance, several people on horseback finally appeared on the hill. Huishai was looking out with a telescope.

"General Kuluo, this is Huishai. The troops in front have taken over. The Laotians are so frightened that they don't dare to resist."

A Myanmar staff officer walked up to a general wearing the rank of Lieutenant General of the Myanmar People's Army and saluted. The staff officer admired the Lieutenant General Kuluo in front of him, not to mention his great military exploits for the Myanmar People's Government.

He was able to put aside his enjoyment as a lieutenant general and dismantle the sedan prepared by the logistics department, but he rode at the forefront of this troop.

The young officer sitting on the horse is Kuluo. Just as the Burmese staff officer envied him, Kuluo's Chinese identity is also well respected by the soldiers in the army, and he has been praised by General Tuozhong many times for this.

Set against the Myanmar People's Army uniform designed with the help of China in the north, is a heroic young general. Although he is not very old, there is a sharp aura of a fighting falcon between his brows.

"Order, the troops will be resupplied on the spot according to the plan, and the planned garrison troops will find a place to prepare to build barracks. All ministries must be strictly restrained and not disturb the lives of the Laotian people. In addition, send someone to communicate with the Laotian leader here, and then

Said I wanted to see him."

Looking at the pointed pagoda in the city opposite, Guluo smiled slightly. It was already the best building here. He thought that the completely exotic style might one day be completely integrated into it.

China.

He seemed to see that what was hung on the pointed pagoda was not a flag symbolizing religion, but a golden dragon flag that was hung by the Laotians themselves, symbolizing the northern government.

He is very clear about the mission of the unit he leads.

This elite mountain force of 20,000 people will be responsible for maintaining security in the entire "China's established occupied area" in northern Laos.

It is impossible for the north to spend a lot of manpower and material resources to manage here from thousands of miles away. Therefore, China in the north reached an agreement with the Myanmar government to form a garrison from the Myanmar People's Army and mobilize more than 20,000 people.

Ruishan troops stationed in the area north of Thaqu, Laos.

Having been in Myanmar for many years, in addition to being excited about fighting the British and French, he considers it a success for him to be able to lead the mountain troops he personally trained to help his country garrison Laos.[

After all, he has never told humanity that the name Guluo is actually a pseudonym. Even General Tuozhong does not know that Guluo is also from China, and he also has a very contemporary Chinese name: Luo Chengjun, as well as an even more mysterious number.

:Number 295

Of course, 'Guluo' would not know that his general also had a very mysterious number: 172, and an equally traditional Chinese name: Hua Zhong.

“There is still a long way to go.”

Guluo picked up the telegram in his hand and looked at it. It contained the latest march notice from northern China. The elite northern army was unstoppable and captured a British regiment stationed in the north in one fell swoop. Then it quickly moved south towards Vientiane.

go.

Once Vientiane is successfully captured, the combat mission in Laos will soon end, because it is only one step away from Vientiane.

Recalling General Tuozhong's instructions before leaving, Guluo couldn't help but be excited.

In addition to commanding the garrison of more than 20,000 people, Kuluo is also responsible for training the local Laotian army. Although China in the north will send many officers to help him train, the structure of the entire Laotian servant army requires him

Come and organize carefully.

This was also the initial arrangement of northern China. It would first mobilize troops from Burma and then train the Laotian servant army. Then, Laotian and Burmese officers would command and train the servant army in northern Vietnam.

This may seem like a command, but it completely avoids the self-respect of the indigenous officers' authority. The army trained in this way can ensure that these officers can command the "foreign troops" more smoothly.

What is even more beneficial is that, if things go on like this, the Southeast Asian countries dominated by military power will soon get used to this kind of joint rule, with their rights intersecting, and eventually becoming the assured territory of northern China.

This is much more advantageous than the Chinese army directly occupying these countries. It not only saves the garrison, but also does not cause too much resistance among the indigenous residents. Even if necessary, someone will do the bad things, instead of using the northern Chinese army.

When necessary, they can even mediate and maintain peace.

"General, the telegram just received."

A staff officer came over, stood at attention and handed a telegram to Guluo.

Gulu opened it and saw that it was a document about the Chinese teachers sent from northern China and the Chinese teaching materials delivered by their colleagues.

"Order the third battalion of the third regiment of the second division to immediately march to Luang Namtha. Teachers and teaching materials from the north have arrived there to pick them up. In addition, the engineering troops will be mobilized to prepare for the selection of a site to build a school."

"Yes, General." The staff officer saluted. He was familiar with Chinese and Chinese teaching materials. The army has already started teaching it. In northern Myanmar, Chinese Broadcasting has been carried out for three years, and children in many places have begun to recite it.

I learned Tang poetry and Song lyrics, and learned Chinese characters.

In schools in northern Myanmar, although the Burmese language has not been forcibly abolished, teachers no longer teach in Burmese, and Burmese students who excel in Chinese learning can receive scholarship awards from the school.

The staff couldn't help but sigh that the north was moving so fast. Before the troops here occupied Vientiane, their Chinese plan had already crossed the border.

After resting for a long time in Huishai, leaving a battalion of troops and some engineers to build a school, Guluo continued to command the army to advance. When he saw the Laotian leader who was scared to death in the morning, he just patted him on the shoulder.

, said with the most sincere smile, "Don't be afraid, we will all be a family from now on. We are not here to kill, we are here to protect you."

As a result, the man on the other end just lay down on the ground, so frightened that he didn't know how to answer. Finally, he finally remembered to show his loyalty and swore to his faith that he would command the Laotians who knew how to do it and obey the orders.

Three days later, the Burmese mountain troops finally arrived near Vientiane after detaching two battalions of garrison troops again.

Coincidentally, the main force of the First Division of the Ninth Army had just arrived in Vientiane, and in Vientiane City, it was a brigade of British troops who were preparing to confront each other with rifles and machine guns in the streets and alleys.[

"Commander Zhang, this is the commander of the Second Army of the Myanmar People's Army and the Lieutenant General of the Myanmar People's Army, General Kuluo!"

"General Gu Luo, this is Major General Zhang Zhizhong, commander of the 21st Army of the Ninth Group Army of the Chinese People's Army."

Outside Vientiane City, Guluo finally met General Zhang Zhizhong. His impression of him before was basically based on information. Now that he has met the real person, he feels that he has the demeanor of a general. If it were not for the strict rank promotion system of the People's Army,

, Zhang Zhizhong, the commander of the army, should have been mentioned as a lieutenant general a long time ago. Maybe after this war in Southeast Asia, he can be promoted to a lieutenant general.

"General Zhang is indeed a fierce general and he deserves to be the iron-blooded general of the north." Guluo stepped forward and saluted, then shook hands with Zhang Zhizhong. "General Tuozhong asked me to convey my greetings to the general, and I also gave him a meeting gift."

What Tuozhong gave him was an jade ring. Perhaps he knew that the People's Army had strict regulations and it was not considered expensive.

"General Gu Luo is overrated. Wen Bai is just a mediocre general. There are many people in the People's Army who are more capable than me. General Gu Luo, on the other hand, led his troops to fight many fierce battles with the British and the French. Even I heard about it many times in the north. He is worthy of it.

He is a role model for us Chinese people. Before leaving, Lieutenant General Xue Yue, commander of our Ninth Group Army, asked me to convey my greetings to you, General Guluo."

Zhang Zhizhong took a piece of calligraphy from the adjutant next to him, gave it to Gu Luo solemnly with both hands, and said: "The general's jade ring is still too precious, I will give it to the political commissar first, haha. This calligraphy was given to you by General Xue Yue.

of."

"Oh? This is so precious." Guluo took the words with both hands and opened them. He couldn't help but cheered. He saw the four words "Yongzhen Southeast" written on it.

Seeing these four powerful characters of Cang Qiu, they were quite powerful. Kuluo couldn't help but burst into tears. He stood at attention and saluted, "General Zhang, please tell Commander Xue Yue that we, the Myanmar People's Army, I, Kuluo, can afford this."

Four words."

"Okay, okay." Zhang Zhizhong patted his shoulder and said happily.

"General Zhang, let us do this siege battle." Guluo said confidently. He was not talking in vain. This army was originally a mountain troop selected by the jng, and many of them had participated in Burma.

A veteran of the Revolutionary War, he had received rigorous training from Chinese instructors in the north, and his weapons were considered advanced.

"Okay, then I will mobilize two 37-year-old infantry artillery regiments to cooperate with your attack." Originally, Zhang Zhizhong was afraid that the Burmese would attack and the casualties would be too high, but then he thought about it, although the combat effectiveness of the Burmese People's Army cannot match that of China.

The People's Army was on par with the People's Army, but it finally defeated the British and French. Although

I have read many good reviews about them from the information. It is said that the Burmese people under the leadership of Tuo Zhong are very brave and good at fighting, especially the formation of mountain troops. It is simply a natural choice. I thought, it would be good to try their actual combat skills. But

In order to reduce their losses, two infantry artillery regiments were deployed to cooperate with them.

The terrain in Laos is worse than that in northern Vietnam. Along the way, the 21st Army only brought infantry artillery, one person in front of the other, one person pulling, and at most there were people beside them to help support. This kind of 37-year-old gun has been improved several times.

The infantry gun can pass on any narrow road.

"Well, General Zhang, please watch the battle with me." Guluo said happily.

An hour later, after the infantry and artillery regiment was in place, a division of the Burmese People's Army was also ready to attack. This division of nearly 8,000 people had at least exceeded the brigade in Vientiane City that was not full of troops. Although Kuluo was confident

It is sufficient, but it does not let the superior force go unused, but strives to concentrate the maximum force on the limited offensive surface to break through in one fell swoop.

In the war room of the military tent, Guluo gave a simple order, "Order the infantry artillery regiments and battalions to concentrate their firepower and attack areas 3 and 4. At the same time, the three regiments of the first division launched a feint attack in area 3, and the five
To be continued...