The Kelantan River, the largest river in Kelantan, runs across the state, is located between the Central Mountains and the East Coast Mountains. Important towns along the river include Kota Balu, Brazilian Mass and Guarajilai.

By breaking through the Kelantan River, the National Liberation Army can attack from south to north, reach the border between Malaysia and Thailand, or advance from west to east, capturing the eastern coastal city of Kota Balu, thereby opening up an international channel from north to Thailand or east to the sea. The strategic space has expanded unprecedentedly, and the British blockade and siege will be completely bankrupt.

More importantly, the main force of the British army is basically in Singapore, which has the largest proportion of towns on the west coast of the Malay Peninsula, with the largest proportion of Chinese people, and the oil and gas resources on the east coast have not been discovered yet. Therefore, south of the Kelantan River and then to the east coast are all underdeveloped areas, with a vast land and sparse population, and are not valued by the British.

Wu Ming and the General Staff’s idea was to take the weak point of the British army, put aside the strong defense of the military fortress Dahan Mountain, take a large detour route, attack the Crossing Bridge, and meet north of the Kelantan River, thus completely cutting off the British troops stationed in the area and annihilated them.

It can be said that this military operation was extremely bold. Under the cover of the rainy season, the secret gathering and actions of various troops successfully concealed the British. In addition, the illusion caused by Cameron's capture and pretending to attack the group attracted the attention of the British to Dahan Mountain. When the National Liberation Army suddenly lurked near the Kelantan River and launched the bridge-grabbing battle on time, the staff of the British Command still believed that this was another harassment operation of the National Liberation Army! Until the nearby British troops went to rescue but were defeated, the disappearing People's Liberation Army group that attacked Dahan Mountain suddenly appeared in the Kelantan River and successfully entered Kelantan State through the bridge, the British Command suddenly realized that they had miscalculated again. The Dahan Mountain Fortress had become a ridiculous decoration, and the National Liberation Army would not bump into it.

Local areas and local advantages. The National People's Liberation Army interpreted this theory very perfectly. Now that the Kelantan River has been broken through, the British army in the area are at a disadvantage in the number of people and are stationed in a scattered manner. In a hurry, it is impossible to gather quickly, and immediately showed a downward trend that they were defeated by one by one.

"The strategy must be re-formed as soon as possible. Without support from Kelantan troops, it will not be able to stop the offensive of the National People's Liberation Army. If Kelantan is occupied by the People's Liberation Army, it will be a disastrous result." British commander Ball, who was stationed in Malaya, looked haggard. Since the National People's Liberation Army began its rainy season offensive, he has faced tremendous pressure, and domestic calls for replacement of generals are rampant. "We will completely lose Malaya, and even the capital in the negotiation area will be completely lost."

"The staff have formulated four emergency plans, please decide." Chief of Staff Widow handed the document to Ball.

Ball waved his hand tiredly, "You read it to me."

"Yes." Widow glanced at Ball sympathetically and began to recite: "First. The troops on the West Coast and Singapore can be transported from sea to Kota Balu. Although we do not have warships in Malaya now, we can requisition merchant ships and civilian ships. However, since guerrillas in various places are very frequent, I am afraid that there will be no way to draw too many troops for a while; Second, order the troops of Dahan Mountain to divide their troops and advance northward. Cross the Kelantan River and stop the National People's Liberation Army.

Advance. Increase troops by land, only there are more troops and the distance is closer. Third, order the troops in Kelantan to retreat and gather quickly to avoid being defeated by the National People's Liberation Army, and let them defend Kota Balu and wait for reinforcements to arrive before counterattacking. The rainy season will be over in more than a month; Fourth, surrounded Wei and rescue Zhao. Order the defense circle to go deep into the jungle to attack the National People's Liberation Army's landlord base, but the roads are muddy and the jungle environment is complex and changeable, and nothing may be found."

"It is impossible to retreat. Lost most of Kelantan towns. Domestic public opinion and politicians will not give up." Ball smiled bitterly and rejected the third point, "The fourth is not appropriate. In the jungle, the combat effectiveness of the National People's Liberation Army is far greater than that of our army. A small team may make our army a regiment unable to move forward, and a sniper may drag down a company of our army."

Widow nodded, Ball's judgment coincided with him. "Your Excellency, my judgment is the same. When our aircraft cannot function normally, only the third one is the most active and effective, and the second one can be adapted, and order the Kelantan troops to resist and gather while retreating, and try to delay the progress of the PLA and avoid our losses."

"The troops in Dahan Mountain now have 5,000 people. If three thousand are drawn, it will not affect the defense of Dahan Mountain?" Ball asked hesitantly.

"It shouldn't be." Widow replied: "The defense facilities of Dahan Mountain are extremely complete, and the main forces of the National People's Liberation Army are all used in Kelantan's combat. Where did they get the troops to attack Dahan Mountain?"

"The Kelantan Army reported that the National People's Liberation Army had nearly 20,000 people, but I doubted whether they were exaggerating the enemy's situation." Ball was full of doubts and gently stroked his forehead. "If Dahan Mountain was lost because of the withdrawal of Dahan Mountain troops, then we would be doomed."

Widow frowned, thought for a while, and said, "It is possible that those foreign troops exaggerate the enemy's situation to find excuses for their retreat. I'm afraid our British troops will not be like this, right?"

"Did you forget how the officer named Jira died?" Ball said sadly: "The anti-war wave has shifted from the British public to the army. This is a terrible change. I am very scared. When the officers order the soldiers to perform their missions, will there be another murder. Moreover, in the face of continuous destruction, in order not to damage morale, we have not pursued it too much, which is a hidden danger."

"I have studied the data of Andy Lau." Ball continued: "Although he has a very risky personality tendency, many times he still thinks quite carefully, otherwise he would not have survived now. Therefore, I always have doubts about the troops from Dahan Mountain. "So what if I give up Lan Zhang?" Widow suggested: "Retreat Lan Zhang's defenders to Dahan Mountain to rest, increase the guardian power of Dahan Mountain, and then mobilize troops to come straight to Guaraji, join forces with Kelantan's troops to prevent the advancement of the National People's Liberation Army."
Chapter completed!