The expeditionary force began to dominate Southeast Asia by recruiting defeated soldiers

As the garrisoned Japanese brigade was completely wiped out, the native supervisors who usually relied on the Japanese forces to act tyrannically and held whips in their hands were immediately filled with fear like a tide when they saw the situation reverse.

Feeling that the big swords and few rifles in their hands could no longer support them, they dropped their weapons and knelt down to beg for mercy.

The soldiers of the independent regiment quickly took over the entire coal mine.

"Lord Qian, please spare my life..."

"Woo woo woo...We're saved."

"It's our Qian army that's breaking in! Great! Commander, you must avenge us."

Cheers, noisy shouts and hoarse pleas for mercy echoed in every corner of the mining area.

Covered in dust, Hao Yi arrived at the temporary command center inside the mine and reported to Zhang Chi:

"That Lieutenant John, the Hua-something, was tortured to death by the Japanese. Now there are nearly 10,000 miners in the mine. Most of them are captured by the Japanese, and some are natives who refused to obey the Japanese rule and captured white prisoners."

Zhang Chi seemed to be listening quietly, but he was actually checking the system panel in his mind.

当看到科技树上【M4A3（105）中型坦克】的研发进度变成了[3650/9200]，他满意的点了点头，示意郝猗继续。

"There are also several hundred surrendered native overseers and Japanese employees. Many of our rescued compatriots say these guys are guilty of all kinds of evil and have blood on their hands." Hao Yi's brows were twisted like hemp ropes, and his voice was filled with suppressed anger. "What do you plan to do with them?"

When Zhang Chi heard this, his eyes became a little sharper.

As a time traveler, he knew exactly what these natives had done to the overseas Chinese of Qian Country in the past, present and future.

After thinking for a moment, Zhang Chi raised his eyes and said, "Let our compatriots identify those who have blood debts one by one—" He paused, his tone as cold as the wind, "shoot them in front of the miners."

After hearing this, Hao Yi nodded heavily, his expression clearly indicating his approval of the decision. However, when he heard Zhang Chi's next words, he became somewhat puzzled.

"As for those without blood debts," Zhang Chi's voice suddenly became a little more relaxed, "God is merciful..."

"Just let them go?" Hao Yi was puzzled, his brows furrowed again, "These people are lackeys who helped the Japanese to commit countless evil deeds."

Zhang Chi raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a hint of a sneer:

"So, let's at least give each of them a cigarette and then send them off to see Heaven."

As he spoke, he gently stroked his neck with his fingers, making a meaningful gesture.

"Remember, do it secretly."

Hao Yi understood what Zhang Chi meant.

Although these people's crimes do not deserve the death penalty, they must never be allowed to serve the Japanese again.

"Oh, right." Zhang Chi suddenly changed the subject, his tone no longer as cold as before, "Let the miners work hard and gather the Japanese's machinery and equipment. It will be useful later."

"The large machines and mines that could not be removed were marked and filled with explosives."

Of course, he didn't mean to blow up all the equipment when he said this, but he planned to go and collect all the mechanical equipment into the system space by himself later.

"Commander, this will take a long time." Hao Yi suddenly became worried. "The Japanese 56th Division is in Myitkyina, not far from here."

"Are you teaching me how to do things?" Zhang Chi glanced at Hao Yi sideways and said this classic line of Uncle Da in a joking tone.

Hao Yi was frightened by the intimidating look without anger, and felt a chill down his spine. Cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he immediately stood up straight.

He had no idea this was a joke, and hurriedly explained, "I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare, how could I dare to question you, Commander?"

Zhang Chi waved his hand dismissively, his tone returning to calm, and said to Hao Yi:

"The main forces of the 56th Division are fighting against domestic troops in Tengchong and Songshan. That old devil Songshan Youzo has only one regiment in Myitkyina besides the division's direct troops. The most he can send is a battalion of 7 to 800 people as reinforcements."

“我给齐泉的二营配了4辆LVT-A1，4门40mm博福斯，6门3英寸（81mm口径）迫击炮。他一个营1000多人要是连个阻击援军的任务都搞不定，那他不如回去指挥开荒种地吧。”

Although these words were spoken lightly, they were tinged with joking.

Hao Yi secretly breathed a sigh of relief, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and habitually flattered him: "The commander has a far-sighted vision, and the brothers will definitely live up to your expectations!"

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As the northernmost major city in Pegu and an important node on the Burma Road, Myitkyina is undoubtedly a battleground.

However, despite the obvious strategic significance of Myitkyina, the troops stationed there at this time were extremely limited.

At this time, the 56th "Dragon" Division was led by Lieutenant General Matsuyama Yuzo, and was composed of the 113th, 146th, and 148th Infantry Regiments.

Due to the "fire reconnaissance" order from the army commander Shojiro Iida, its main forces, including the 146th Infantry Regiment, a battalion of the 113th Infantry Regiment, an artillery battalion, and an engineering unit, are now launching an attack along the Nujiang and Tengchong lines, attempting to break through the Nujiang defense line and enter western Yunnan to capture Chuncheng, the heartland.

At this time, Chuncheng was the rear base of the Anti-Japanese War and was of great significance to both the enemy and us. Therefore, Matsuyama Youzo was extremely eager for the "honor" of arriving at Chuncheng.

This also led to the fact that at this time his Myitkyina only had the 148th Infantry Regiment (lacking a battalion to guard the coal mine), a battalion of the 113th Infantry Regiment and some logistics and medical units stationed there.

After receiving the call for help, Matsuyama Yuzo could only send a battalion under the 148th Infantry Regiment and assigned it two new Type 97 modified tanks and four Type 97 medium tanks from the 1st Tank Regiment to provide support.

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Soon, several Japanese soldiers on bicycles appeared on the road leading to the coal mine north of Myitkyina.

These Japanese soldiers from the "Silver Wheel Unit" were diligently moving their short, bowed legs. Even though they were sweating profusely, they still held the handlebars tightly with both hands and mechanically moved forward.

Their mission is to act as a 'human pathfinder' to explore the dangers ahead and open a safe passage for the more powerful armored and infantry forces behind them.

Behind them, Captain Kimura's tank unit looked majestic, with a total of 6 medium tanks slowly advancing on the road.

Thinking he had acquired the Locust Army's newest tank—the Type 97 Kai medium-strength tank—Kimura proudly leaned halfway out of the turret, feeling the wind on his face. (In reality, it was simply too hot inside the tank in Southeast Asia to stay in.)

Following the tanks were four Suzuki trucks loaded with 48 Japanese infantrymen, forming the vanguard of the reinforcements. (Captain Kimura appeared in Chapter 53)

"Gentlemen, with the secret weapon of the Locust Country, our army has no chance against the enemy's light tanks..." Before Kimura finished speaking, a sharp gunshot was suddenly heard in the distance.

A 7.62mm bullet, like the call of the god of death, quickly passed through the air and hit Kimura's forehead accurately.

In an instant, the smile of the tank commander, whose imagination was out of control, froze, his head suddenly tilted back, his body lost control, and he fell from the turret back into the tank like a puppet with its strings cut, and he was silent instantly.

Before the crew in the tank could react, the next moment, a familiar and deadly sound came from the rainforest on both sides of the road - "bang, bang, bang". It was the unique sound of the 40mm Bofors anti-aircraft gun firing continuously.