Originally, the British colonial army chose to give up the southwest colony and deploy more forces to the Indian colony with larger area and more important status. But they never expected that the Japanese army, which was less than one division, could still fight them in a mess.

In order to prevent the Japanese army from continuing to advance to the Indian colony, the British colony placed the troops withdrawn from the southwest colony in the Impal area of ​​the Indian colony for training. There were a large number of materials there to prepare for the situation to change and return to the southwest colony.

Judging from the strength and weapon equipment configuration, the British colonial army was stronger than the desperate Japanese army in any aspect. But no one expected that just three days after the war began, a Japanese infantry regiment broke into the rear of the British colonial army.

After learning the news, many troops fell into a state of collapse. The commanding officers and soldiers were desperately trying to find ways to escape. The unstoppable Japanese army immediately expanded their results.

There were many colonial troops that escaped and many captured colonial troops. What made the Japanese division commander most happy were the combat materials that had not yet been transported away. When they learned that the division had achieved such results, the Japanese cabinet immediately gave him a commendation.

Even in view of the current situation, the Japanese cabinet asked the division to join forces with the rebel forces in the Indian colonies to continue to expand their influence in the Indian colonies. In the later period, the Japanese army would also find ways to send more troops there.

From a lieutenant general division commander to a commander of the Indian colonial front army, such promotion is undoubtedly an extremely important step for the Japanese division commander. In time, there may be a chance to take charge of the cabinet.

When Hu Biao received the battle situation sent by Shuo, he really felt it was extremely ridiculous. Fortunately, this scene was what Hu Biao wanted to see. The more miserable the colonial army was beaten, the better the wolf army would get the jaws from the fire and get more benefits.

After the expedition troops, which were originally responsible for the pursuit, arrived in the Impal area, Hu Biao ordered him to stand by on standby. Even if the British colonial army urged him, Hu Biao said directly: "The pursuit troops cannot deal with the Japanese army with abundant supplies."

The meaning of the words is very simple. The expedition army can continue to fight against the Japanese army, but it needs to gather more troops. A few division commanders of the expedition army sent a message asking them whether they were interested in entering the Indian colony to fight.

If someone is willing to lead the troops, they will need to accept Qin Tianyou's command, and the logistics supply will be borne by Hu Biao. When Hu Biao sent a newspaper to solicit their opinions first, these division-level commanders also felt respected.

Dai An, the commander of the 200th Division, who had previously felt that he owed Hu Biao a lot of favors, and the new 38th Division commanded by Sun Liren, called back very happily that they were willing to become the vanguard army and cooperated with the Allied forces to continue to pursue and suppress the Japanese army.

Although the other division commanders were a little moved, most of them were worried that they might not be able to come back after going abroad. Compared to fighting abroad, they felt that staying in the southwest colony closer to Yunnan Province might be safer.

In view of this situation, Hu Biao immediately reached a consensus with Wei Junru to send the New 38th Division and Dai An's 200 Division as representatives of the expedition army and cooperate with the First Division commanded by Qin Tianyou to become the vanguard army to pursue and suppress the Japanese army.

Considering that both divisions had suffered a lot before, Wei Junru also said generously: "In Yunnan Province, three new recruits were trained earlier. Although they did not have much practical experience, they were all from poor families and should not be afraid of suffering!"

Upon hearing the news, Hu Biao said happily: "Replenish all three new recruits to the New 38th Division and the 200th Division. Before going to the battle, each person would pay three additional months of military pay. Let these soldiers send the money home, which is also considered a filial piety!"

"Can!"

When going abroad to fight, no one can guarantee whether they can come back. When the war will end, it is still unknown. Before leaving, Hu Biao gave them three months of military pay, which can be considered as an explanation for their family.

At least for these new recruits, everyone was extremely excited to see the military pay paid by Wei Junru himself. This military pay alone was enough for their family members to live a life that would not be hungry within one or two years.

"Thank you, General!"

Listening to the heartfelt thanks of these soldiers, Wei Junru also truly understood Hu Biao’s intention. Is this money also the money of the officers and soldiers? Even so, how many people can be as generous as Hu Biao?

As three new recruits followed the 200th Division, they arrived in Mande City to join the New 38th Division. After a brief reorganization, the two main divisions immediately reinforced the Impal area. After learning the news, the British colonial army, which was constantly retreating, breathed a sigh of relief.

At least judging from the sincerity of the expedition army, although Hu Biao was a little greedy for money, he was not just not doing anything. As long as the money was given in place, Hu Biao was still easy to talk to. With these three divisions restraining the Japanese army, the British colonial army could take a breath.

Unfortunately, after learning the news, the Japanese army did draw some pursuing troops back. However, the rebels who came from all over the country began to receive guidance from the Japanese army. In addition to obtaining a large amount of weapons and equipment, they also received guidance from military command.

The Japanese army only needed to draw a small number of military backbones and dispatched them to a large number of rebels, which could still pose a huge threat to the colonial army. Gradually, the British colonial army also began to discover that the newly controlled rebellion situation rose strongly again.

At this time, the existence of tribal self-reliance army also appeared in some independent tribes in the east. Although the tribal self-reliance army did not attack the colonial army like the rebel army, it began to disobey the jurisdiction of the colonial army and completely began to implement autonomy.

What worries the colonial army even more is that most of these tribes' self-reliance armies were Chinese ethnic groups in their early years. After the formation of the self-reliance army, these tribes began to unite privately. Once the colonial army forcibly suppressed, the self-reliance army would resolutely resist.

It is undoubtedly appropriate to describe the current situation by adding insult to injury. The only thing that made the colonial army a little relieved was that both the colonial army, the rebel army, or the Japanese army, adopted a hostile policy and did not allow these troops to enter the tribal area.

With the development and growth of the independent army, the areas where these tribes live quickly became areas that truly implement autonomy. What made the colonial army feel a headache was that the areas where these tribes are located were bordered by Yunnan Province or the snowy area.

Only a few people know that the so-called tribal self-reliance army was actually supported by Shuo Shu and the Special Forces Brigade Supervision Team. They had been holding the troops before, just waiting for the opportunity to make a sound, making all parties accustomed to the existence of tribal self-reliance army.

Hu Biao, who had taken over Mande City and a large number of southwestern colonies, also began to send his engineer brigades to start a new round of post-war reconstruction work. This time, the engineer brigade no longer relies solely on manpower, but has its own equipment.

The crawler excavators and bulldozers developed by the arsenal were the first to receive these equipment, and the Engineer Brigade thought it was a tank. Unexpectedly, this was a special machinery designed specifically for the Engineer Brigade and used to open roads and build bridges.

In the eyes of many people, manufacturing such mechanical equipment is somewhat wasteful. However, at the Tank Engine Research Center, Hu Biao also talked to these designers about his own words and finally convinced these design and R&D personnel.

"You were asked to design a tank armored vehicle, but it turned out to be an excavator and a bulldozer. Have you ever thought about it? Both excavators and bulldozers need to use engines, and the greater the power, the more the machine will perform.

For us at this moment, tanks and armored vehicles are not urgently needed. Instead, excavators and bulldozers can accelerate our road construction and bridge construction, and build more suitable houses for living and open up more suitable land for planting.

As long as you understand the technology of excavators and bulldozers, and develop new tanks or armored vehicles in the future, or even our own cars, you will avoid many detours. Because many of these technologies are universal, aren’t they?”

Practicality is also the development idea that Hu Biao has always emphasized with weapons research and development personnel. With tank and armored vehicles provided by the colonial army, Hu Biao basically thinks it is enough. Many combat areas in the colony are not suitable for mechanized troops to marching and combat.

In this case, Hu Biao really thinks that producing excavators and bulldozers is more cost-effective. The drivers of the Engineer Brigade can become drivers of tanks or armored vehicles in the future with just a simple training.

Most importantly, this approach will not arouse the vigilance of the Allies. Even in the eyes of the Allies, Hu Biao paid more attention to people's livelihood construction rather than military construction. In terms of military affairs, Hu Biao adopted more buying rather than self-development.

As Hu Biao expected, with the help of excavators and bulldozers, the Engineer Brigade quickly widened and strengthened the secret passage built before. In this way, the connection between the French colonies and the Ivan Farm became more smooth.

Even the two ports controlled by Ivan have become overseas material distribution centers. A large amount of overseas materials have been transported into Yunnan and Guangxi provinces through Hu Biao's expansion roads, which has greatly satisfied the National Government.

But many people don’t know that along both sides of the road, some areas suitable for living and reclamation, new immigrant villages and immigrant towns have also appeared. Relying on this road connecting various places, the development of the Wolf Army has been accelerated again.

If you want to be rich, build roads first!

This is the people's livelihood development strategy learned from later generations. The widening and leveling of the highway have made the circulation of materials along the highway faster. People along the way also get more job opportunities based on this highway.

Even though a few people still choose to resist, they still can't make any waves. At least for many Chinese businessmen who migrated from Southeast Asia, they all find new sources of wealth here and are looking forward to the future of this place more and more.

Even these merchant families can feel that they will not be bullied or suppressed here. As long as officials who abide by laws and regulations and manage people's livelihood affairs will even give them more help, which makes them feel more dependent on them.

Time is constantly lost in this process of war and development. When the bomber group organized by Menia flew to the Fuso Island for the first time to launch a bombing, Hu Biao also knew that there was not much time left before the end of World War II.

This also means that there may not be much left in his close cooperation with the Allied forces. While accelerating the compression of the Japanese-occupied areas, Hu Biao must also accelerate the construction of the army and people's livelihood. When the battle situation ends, it will truly lay the foundation for dominating the southwest!
Chapter completed!