Chapter 438 Pointing in the East and Hitting in the West
Two hours after Chen Chen made the decision to behead, all preparations were completed, and Shi Dakai led the team to Mudi.
In the next 24 hours, they will use all possible means to determine the locations of several key figures and provide guidance for the fighter jets on standby at Nanpo Airport.
In fact, even though Shi Dakai was full of confidence, Chen Chen knew very well that this operation was still very difficult and there was still a high probability that it would fail.
But now that he has handed over this matter to Shi Dakai, it is impossible for him to participate or intervene too much. Instead, he must give full trust to Shi Dakai.
As for himself, there is only one thing he can do:
Continue to command the coalition forces that have just crossed the Qingshui River and won their first major victory, capture Muse, capture Nankan, and then occupy Bhamo as Shi Dakai said, opening the door to attack Kachin!
At this time, the coalition forces had completed the reception of prisoners, the equipment had been inspected and maintained, and the personnel had received sufficient rest.
Chen Chen did not waste too much time, but quickly ordered the team to move forward. It took him 20 minutes to completely recover Laojie, and then he arrived at Laojie in just one hour and established a forward command post.
This order seems to be reversed - but in fact, this is the fact.
After hearing that the main force in Qingshuihe was completely defeated by the coalition forces in less than two hours, and even the "commander" was captured, the first reaction of the Kachin garrison in Lao Cai was to retreat.
But no matter how fast they retreated, it was already too late. The vehicles on the ground could not outrun the helicopters flying in the sky. An elite team parachuted directly into the Kokang city and intercepted the remaining team.
The commandos basically encountered no resistance, because the defenders here were actually just a small force left behind by the vanguard force led by Kashaw.
Relying on the advantage of air superiority, these defenders did not even wait for the arrival of the second batch of vanguards airdropped by helicopters before they all surrendered. When Chen Chen arrived, what he received was a completely peaceful "empty city".
Standing on the streets of Kokang, Chen Chen didn't have much emotion, but Peng Deren beside him could no longer suppress his excitement.
When he led the retreat, there was no telling how much opposition there was within the Allied Forces.
I don’t know how many people said that it would be better to just vote and eat meat directly with the Kachin - anyway, the relationship between the Allied Forces and the Kachin is not bad!
Everyone is saying that once they leave this time, there will be no chance of coming back.
Not even the Dongfeng Corps, not even the coalition forces, could possibly confront the Kachin forces that were coming with the general trend.
But in reality?
In less than a week, the Dongfeng Corps returned with the coalition forces!
And he fought back in the most ferocious, decisive and direct way!
There were no fancy tactics, no complicated and profound conspiracies, there were only a few things they did.
Destroy the opponent's air force, destroy the opponent's armored vehicles, destroy the opponent's artillery, and then use your own artillery fire to bombard them all the way, leaving no room for the enemy to resist!
What's this?
This is real strength.
At this moment, Peng Deren was extremely grateful that he had made the right choice.
Not just this time, but every time after contact with the Dongfeng Corps!
Thinking of this, Peng Deren took the initiative and asked:
"Sir Chen, what else do we need to do next?"
"Kokang has been recovered. As long as we continue to move forward, it will be difficult for Kachin to break through the front line and reach the rear. The defensive pressure in the Kokang area is not great."
"What I mean is that although the Allied forces have only a few hundred people left, these are veterans who have really fought hard battles, and their combat effectiveness is still considerable."
"If we want to continue attacking Muse, I think we can let them be the vanguard."
"No."
Chen Chen waved his hands decisively and said:
"This is your last fortune, keep it for yourself."
"Next, you should not participate in frontal battlefield battles again."
"You take your people and the 1,000 people from the fifth regiment to maintain our logistics supply line for me."
"While the likelihood of being attacked is low, it's important to be prepared just in case."
"This is not an idle job. If something goes wrong, you have to take responsibility - do you understand what I mean?"
"clear!"
Peng Deren nodded quickly, but then asked:
"Then how do you beat Muse?"
"According to intelligence, the Kachin Army has completed the deployment of defenses on the Nankan and Muse lines and controlled all access roads."
"Their support troops have a lot of heavy firepower, and the terrain near Muse is narrow, making it difficult for the armored troops to deploy if they charge directly."
"Who said I have to rush straight up?"
Chen Chen interrupted Peng Deren, then turned directly to the people who were waiting for orders, and said:
"Don't worry about Sister Mu."
"Muse is too close to the port. A real fight will definitely affect civilians, and the gains outweigh the losses."
"The team followed the Lashio-Muse Highway to Nan Paga, then turned west, crossed Paga Mountain and Sanjia Village and headed straight to Nankan."
"Let's attack Nankan directly!"
"If they rescue Nankan, we will surround them and provide reinforcements."
"If they don't save Nankan, we will take Nankan and go straight to Bhamo!"
"clear!"
Everyone answered in unison, but Peng Deren froze on the spot.
Good guy.
No wonder what you said you gave me was not a casual job.
What should the Kachin Army do if they don't save Namkan?
Of course it's heading to Kokang to attack the coalition's supply line!
Co-author, you want me to use 1,500 troops to hold back Muse's 1,000 Kaqin army? ! ——
But thinking about it again, it’s not that it can’t be fought.
Four hours later, Nankan.
The Kachin commander stationed here has already completed the deployment of defenses. At this time, he is standing on the high tower, observing the movements of Muse nearly 30 kilometers away.
In the field of view of the high-powered telescope, the buildings in Muse City were vaguely visible. Although he could not see clearly, if there was a battle there, he would definitely know it immediately.
However, after half an hour of continuous monitoring, he still found nothing.
This made him relax a little, and he also had some guesses of his own.
Perhaps the Shan State coalition has slowed down its offensive?
Maybe they need more time to prepare too?
Or perhaps, the two sides have reached a tacit ceasefire and will be resolved through negotiation?
No matter which possibility it is, it is beneficial to yourself.
Because he doesn't want to fight.
Especially I don’t want to fight with that coalition army!
The combat effectiveness of those Shan State people and the so-called Dongfeng Corps is a bit exaggerated. It is said to be the most elite armored mobile brigade, but it can't even cross a Qingshui River. After the opponent started to counterattack, it only lasted for a few hours. Lost!
Although due to various reasons, the vanguard force did not assemble all the equipment in Kachin, but he really didn't know what difference a few more tanks or a few fewer tanks could bring to the battle situation.
Presumably, the results are the same, right?
No one can withstand the full blow of that army, because they already have a trace of the charm of another army.
Even if it's just a drop in the bucket, it's probably enough to hang him up and beat him.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a little sympathy for Muse's defenders.
They are destined to be the victims of the next battle, and the commander stationed there will most likely not be able to escape intact.
Perhaps, he should allocate some more troops to support them?
After all, if Muse is lost, he will not be able to hold on for long.
This idea flashed through his mind, but before he could make a decision, the adjutant beside him suddenly shouted.
"People! So many people! People are coming!"
"Who is coming!?"
The commander's hair stood on end. He subconsciously looked at the telescope again, but there was still silence in the direction of Muse.
He turned his head in confusion, and then saw the adjutant's horrified expression.
Then, following the direction pointed by the adjutant, he finally saw the terrifying scene.
Countless figures emerged from the jungle.
Behind them were armored vehicles and tanks.
It was obvious that one unit did not follow common sense and came directly over the mountains and ridges to fight.
And their troops were pointing at Nankan where they were!