Two days passed quickly.

The British and Burmese army did not doubt the orders issued by the headquarters. The 1st Division, 17th Division, 36th Division, 63rd Independent Brigade and 7th Armored Brigade drove to Menggong one after another.

Here we have to mention the situation on the battlefield in Africa.

The German-Japan-Italy Axis Alliance was fully formed, and after the outbreak of World War II, Italy targeted North Africa, especially Egypt.

Italy's covetousness for Africa has historical genes.

From the Roman Empire era, the Northern State was a Roman colony.

But now, North Africa is an overseas colony of Britain.

So a war broke out between Italy and Britain.

However, Italy's combat effectiveness is well known. As soon as it fought, it was defeated by the British army led by Montgomery. In order to save face and obtain North African colonies, Mosolini had to ask for help from the head of state, so the head of state sent Rommel to lead the German army to North Africa.

Now the battle situation in North Africa has reversed again.

Montgomery beat Italians like cutting melons and vegetables, but when he met Rommel, the desert fox, he immediately turned into a vegetable melon, and it collapsed into Egypt within just three months. It was obvious that the Suez Canal was about to be lost!

Against this backdrop, British Prime Minister Churchill began to mobilize troops from overseas colonies.

Therefore, the British and Burmese troops heading north to Menggong did not arouse suspicion. They all thought they were about to be transferred to Egypt to fight the German army.

As for the weapons and equipment left behind, they fully believe what the command said in the order that the weapons and equipment left behind were used to arm the national army. After they walked to Egypt with empty hands, they could obtain the US equipment transported from the United States, which would save a large number of weapons transportation tasks.

...

December 24, 1940, evening.

The British and Burmese troops were already preparing for Christmas Eve, and a ragged army drove into Menggong in a mighty manner.

Robert was a sergeant from the 1st Division of the British and Burmese Army. He was responsible for the food supply of a company, which was actually equivalent to the chef squad leader of the National Army.

Because tonight is Christmas Eve, I plan to go out to buy some fruits, poultry and eggs.

The British and Burmese army's life in the past year has not been very easy, because after the British mainland was attacked, the British government was already unable to take care of itself, and the garrisons in overseas colonies could no longer get local supplies. Not only ammunition supplies, but even military pay could not be paid.

Fortunately, the colonial government can provide some supplies.

But because it was Christmas Eve, it was definitely a big meal for the officers and soldiers, so Robert took a few soldiers to the local streets of Menggong to purchase supplies.

I just bought a basket of durians and saw an army driving in front of me.

The soldiers following Robert immediately widened their eyes and screamed in shock.

"Oh, my God, what did I see? Is this an army? Or a group of beggars?"

"My God, there are such a pitiful army in the world? What are they wearing on their feet?"

"It's straw sandals, God, I know this thing. I've seen it in the natives of Burma, but the natives of Burma wear leather bottoms!"

"God, look at how thin they are."

"I think they must have not had enough food in a long time."

Amid the whispers of several soldiers, Robert finally turned around.

When Robert's eyes fell on the army, he couldn't help but be stunned.

Oh my God, what kind of army is this? There is such an army in the world?

I saw that the army advanced forward in a four-way column. The soldiers in the queue were all pale and thin, and their clothes could barely be seen in the style of military uniforms, but they were already ragged.

Some soldiers' uniforms turned into strips of ragged cloth, hanging on their bodies, swaying in the wind.

Under the tattered military uniform, what was exposed were clear ribs, thin arms, and muscles on the cheeks.

As a cook, Robert could tell at a glance that the food in this army was very bad.

Because from the appearance, these soldiers have experienced severe malnutrition and can fall down as soon as the wind blows!

Out of professional instinct, Robert suddenly felt anger in his heart. The commanders of this army were really too bastard. They must have deducted funds, which led to the lack of food supply in the army. Therefore, these soldiers were malnourished and became like this.

However, Robert quickly dispelled the idea again.

Because from the faces of these soldiers, I could not feel the depression I deserved.

Not only were these soldiers not depressed, but they all seemed energetic!

"God!" Robert said softly, "Where did this army come from?"

As soon as he finished speaking, an officer walking in the queue suddenly replied in English: "Hello, British, we are the Sichuan Army from Sichuan, China, have you heard of it?"

...

The Sichuan Army officer who answered Robert was Li Yueshen, a cadet of the Special Fifth Period of the Army University.

Before joining the army, Li Yueshen studied in a local church elementary school in Guang'an for several years and learned English with the priest for several years. Because of his outstanding language talent, he spoke English very well.

Before being elected to the Army University for further studies by Zhong Yi, Li Yueshen was just a battalion commander.

But now, Li Yueshen is already a colonel commander of the 27th Army.

After returning to the old army, most of the students in the fifth session were promoted to regiment commanders.

"British, where is the British-Burma military camp?" Li Yueshen asked politely, "Our regiment has been ordered by the commander-in-chief of the Myanmar War Zone Commander to receive your equipment. Can you take us there?"

Hearing this, Robert's face suddenly collapsed. It turned out to be the Chinese army.

To be honest, Robert has no disgust towards the Chinese, and even has a little sympathy.

But the arrogance from their bones does not allow them to hand over the equipment they have in their hands.

Even if the commander of the British and Burmese army had made clear orders, they were still unwilling to hand over their weapons and equipment, especially when they were given to the Chinese, they were even more reluctant.

"I don't know." Robert groaned and denied, "You ask others to go."

Li Yueshen couldn't help but frown slightly. The guys in front of him were clearly speaking English, and they were wearing British military uniforms. How dare they say they were not British soldiers?

Are you coaxing ghosts? Li Yueshen thought with some angrily.

At that moment, Li Yueshen waved his hand and led his troops to follow Robert.

Robert walked a while and found that the Sichuan Army had actually followed, and he couldn't help but become anxious.
Chapter completed!