Anti-Japanese War: The whole world is a base vehicle

During the war-torn years, the Freedom Army successfully repelled round after round of frenzied attacks by the Japanese army with its indomitable will and sophisticated tactics.

This hard-won victory was like the dawn that penetrated the thick haze of war. It not only allowed the Freedom Army to take root firmly in this war-torn land, but also was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, attracting the attention of all parties.

At this time, Lu Yuhua stood quietly in front of the temporary command post, looking into the distance through the smoke that had not yet dissipated on the battlefield.

His eyes were filled with fatigue and determination.

His fatigue came from the physical and mental exhaustion from commanding the battles in recent days; his perseverance came from his firm belief in this land and the Free Army.

The Free Army fighters were busy on the battlefield. Some were cleaning up the ruins after the war, some were treating the wounded, and others were running around to replenish supplies. Everyone was doing their best for the survival and development of the Free Army.

At this moment, a piece of news came as fast as the wind: the British side sent people to discuss cooperation with the Free Army.

When Lu Yuhua heard this, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a barely perceptible sneer.

He thought to himself that the British must have some ulterior motive behind coming to him at this delicate moment.

Sure enough, it wasn't long before the British representatives arrived.

This middle-aged man named Henry, dressed in a neat military uniform, exudes an innate arrogance in his every move, and the expression on his face seems to tell of the supreme glory of the British Empire behind him.

After the two sides met, they simply exchanged a few pleasantries and then quickly got down to business.

"General Lu, your army's heroic performance in this battle is truly admirable." Henry spoke first with a hypocritical smile on his face. That smile was like a thin mask that could not conceal his inner calculations.

"The British Empire has been paying close attention to the situation in this land. We believe that your army and we have a common enemy - Japan." Lu Yuhua listened quietly without saying a word, but nodded slightly, motioning the other party to continue.

"We are willing to provide a large amount of material assistance, including advanced weapons and equipment, medicines and sufficient funds." Henry paused, with a cunning glint in his eyes, like a sly fox.

"Of course, we also have a small request. We hope that your army can continue to hold back the Japanese army and prevent them from further expanding in Southeast Asia." Lu Yuhua sneered in his heart. He naturally understood the British's wishful thinking.

Britain had huge interests in Southeast Asia, and the frenzied attacks by the Japanese army had seriously threatened their colonial rule.

The British themselves did not want to invest too many troops and deplete their own strength, but they tried to use the Free Army to block the Japanese invasion and use the Free Army as their shield.

But Lu Yuhua also knew clearly that the conditions offered by the British were indeed very tempting.

For the Free Army, which is in urgent need of material replenishment and is in a difficult stage of development, this material aid is undoubtedly a timely rain.

"How much supplies can you provide? When will they arrive?" Lu Yuhua finally asked.

Henry was delighted, as he keenly noticed that Lu Yuhua was already somewhat moved.

So he couldn't wait to give a detailed introduction to the list of materials that the British side could provide, including various advanced firearms and artillery, sufficient medicines and considerable funds, and also gave an estimated delivery time.

After listening to this, Lu Yuhua fell into deep thought.

Introducing British aid might allow the Free Army to significantly improve its strength, while also making it difficult for the Japanese army to understand their true strength and foundation.

But the risks behind this should not be underestimated. The British intervention is likely to bring about a series of uncontrollable factors.

"I need to think about it carefully." Lu Yuhua finally said, "I will give you an answer tomorrow."

Although Henry was a little anxious, he didn't want to push too hard, so he reluctantly agreed to Lu Yuhua's request.

That night, Lu Yuhua urgently summoned the main generals of the Freedom Army and held a crucial meeting.

The atmosphere in the meeting room was solemn and depressing, and the generals had completely different reactions to the British proposal.

"The British purpose is too obvious, they just want to use us as cannon fodder!" A young general stood up angrily, slammed his hands on the table, his face full of indignation.

"We can't promise them that!"

"But we do need those industrial equipment now." Another general seemed calmer and said slowly.

"Without industrial equipment, how can so many immigrants solve their livelihood problems? We can't let them live in poverty forever."

"Moreover, by cooperating with the British, we may be able to gain more international support." Another general expressed a different view, "This is of great significance to our long-term development and will allow us to have more say on the international stage."

At the meeting, everyone expressed their opinions and the debate was very intense. The collision of various viewpoints was as fierce as the artillery fire on the battlefield.

Lu Yuhua listened quietly without expressing his opinion.

He knew that at this critical moment, every decision was related to the life and death of the Free Army and must be carefully considered.

He didn't stand up until everyone had finished discussing.

"What everyone said makes sense." Lu Yuhua's voice was low and powerful, as if it had a power that could penetrate people's hearts.

"The British do have ulterior motives and they have their own interests. But we cannot ignore the importance of the industrial equipment they provide to us."

"Now, there are two paths before us. One is to reject the British, but in that case, we may not get any outside assistance, and development will become more difficult. The other is to cooperate with the British and use their equipment to enhance our strength and better fight the Japanese army." Lu Yuhua's words fell into silence, and everyone was weighing the pros and cons in their hearts.

After a while, an officer spoke up: "Sir, I think we can cooperate with the British, but we must remain vigilant and not be led by them. We must strive for the greatest benefits in cooperation and create favorable conditions for the development of our Free Army."

Lu Yuhua nodded, he had already made a decision in his mind.

The next day, Lu Yuhua met with Henry again. “We agree to cooperate with you.”

Lu Yuhua said straight to the point, his eyes firm and confident, "But we also have several conditions. First, these equipment must be delivered on time and in full, without any delay or deduction. Every piece of material is related to the lives of our soldiers and the development of the Free Army. Second, our Free Army has complete autonomy in combat operations. You cannot interfere with our tactical arrangements. We know this land and the Japanese army best. Finally, we hope that Britain can support us in gaining control of this area."

Henry felt somewhat unhappy after hearing Lu Yuhua's conditions. He originally thought that the Freedom Army would accept their assistance unconditionally, but he did not expect Lu Yuhua to put forward such tough conditions.

But he also knew that the conditions proposed by Lu Yuhua were not excessive. After all, the Freedom Army was not their vassal.

After some fierce bargaining, the two sides finally reached an agreement. Lu Yuhua did not forget his promise, and he led the Free Army to continue to fight the Japanese army on the battlefield.

They made full use of familiar terrain and adopted flexible and varied guerrilla tactics to constantly harass and attack the Japanese army.

The Freedom Army fighters were like a group of brave cheetahs, moving freely among the mountains and forests, making it difficult for the Japanese army to defend themselves.

The Japanese army was overwhelmed by the actions of the Free Army and progress was very slow.

However, cooperation with the British was not all smooth sailing.

The British always tried to interfere with the Free Army's combat operations. They hoped that the Free Army would attack the Japanese army according to their plan without considering the actual situation of the Free Army.

Lu Yuhua resolutely resisted the unreasonable demands of the British and always insisted on the autonomy of the Free Army.

During a combat operation, the British asked the Free Army to attack an important Japanese stronghold head-on, believing that this would inflict a heavy blow to the Japanese army.

However, after careful reconnaissance and in-depth analysis, Lu Yuhua believed that this stronghold was heavily defended and a frontal attack would cause huge casualties, so he decided to adopt a roundabout tactic and attack the Japanese army from the flank.

When the British learned about this, they were very dissatisfied and accused Lu Yuhua of violating the cooperation agreement.

"How can you change the battle plan without authorization? This is a blatant violation of the agreement!" a British officer accused angrily.

In response, Lu Yuhua gave a firm and powerful answer: "We have our own strategic deployment, and the British do not need to worry about it. Our soldiers have fought bloody battles on this land, and we know best how to fight to reduce casualties and achieve victory."

As for the support they had originally promised to give to the Free Army to rule the area, the British are still dragging their feet.

After all, the British still felt a little painful about ceding a large area directly to the Free Army, and they were reluctant to give up their vested interests in this land.

And Lu Yuhua didn't care about the British delay.

Although Lu Yuhua has no shortage of arms now, and the German army's operations in North Africa cannot provide him with civilian equipment for the time being, he is well aware that cooperation with the British is still an important way to obtain civilian equipment.

Although the cooperation process was bumpy, the Free Army still relied on the material assistance from the British for the time being.

The cooperation between the Free Army and the British continued in this stumbling manner.

The Free Army's insistence on fighting independently made the British people more and more angry.

The atmosphere in the British headquarters was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe. "These Free Army soldiers didn't take our suggestions seriously at all! We provided so many supplies, but they still did what they wanted!" A British officer angrily slammed the table, shaking the documents on the table, his face full of anger and helplessness.

Henry frowned, his face as gloomy as water.

He knew very well that the Free Army's non-cooperation had repeatedly hindered their plans.

"But what can we do now? If we give up on them, who will help us stop the Japanese army?" Henry's voice was full of helplessness and unwillingness. He secretly regretted in his heart that he should not have underestimated the autonomy of the Freedom Army.

The British were in deep hesitation. On the one hand, they were angry at the "disobedience" of the Free Army. On the other hand, they were worried that if they stopped supporting them, the Japanese army would expand more unscrupulously and their interests in Southeast Asia would suffer greater losses.

At this time, the Japanese offensive in Borneo became increasingly fierce.

Japanese bombers covered the sky and carried out indiscriminate bombing on British positions and local villages. Ground troops poured in like a tide, and the British defense line was in danger.

"If this continues, our forces in Borneo will be completely wiped out!" The battle reports from the front line made the British high-ranking officers anxious, their faces full of anxiety and fear.

In desperation, the British could only grit their teeth and continue to support the Free Army, even though they were reluctant.

They knew that at this critical moment, only the Free Army could still compete with the Japanese Army and buy them some breathing space.

On the Japanese side, upon learning that the British were intermingling with the Free Army, the Southern Army Commander Terauchi Hisaichi was furious.

"How dare these Free Army soldiers and the British unite to block the Imperial Army's advance!" He roared in the command center, veins bulging on his face.

"We must teach them a lesson!" Terauchi Hisaichi gave an order to mobilize elite troops and prepare to launch a larger-scale attack on the Free Army and the British Army, trying to destroy their resistance in one fell swoop.

Soon, the Japanese army's action began.

A well-equipped Japanese army, under the cover of tanks and artillery, approached the Free Army's defense zone.

After Lu Yuhua received intelligence about the Japanese attack, he immediately convened a military meeting.

The Japanese army is coming aggressively this time, what do you think? " Lu Yuhua glanced at everyone, his eyes revealing determination and calmness.

"Let's join forces with the British to fight the Japanese together!" a general proposed. He believed that in the face of a powerful enemy, all forces that could be united must be united.

"Can the British be trusted? They have always wanted to interfere in our operations!" Another general expressed his doubts. He still had doubts about the British behavior.

Lu Yuhua pondered for a moment and said, "No matter whether the British are reliable or not, we must deal with the Japanese attack together this time. But we must also remain vigilant and not let the British use us as pawns. We must protect ourselves in cooperation and at the same time deal a heavy blow to the Japanese army."

The Free Army made full use of its guerrilla tactics to harass and ambush the Japanese troops in the mountains and forests.

Relying on advanced weapons and equipment, the British army engaged in fierce firefights with the Japanese army on the front battlefield.

Once, the Free Army ambushed the Japanese army as planned, but the British army failed to arrive at the designated location for support on time, causing the Free Army to fall into trouble.

Although the Free Army finally managed to break through with their tenacious will, they also paid a heavy price.

When Lu Yuhua learned about this, he was very angry. He found Henry and asked him to give a reasonable explanation.

"It was just an accident. Our troops encountered some obstacles on the way." Henry tried to brush it off.

"This is not an accident, this is your dereliction of duty!" Lu Yuhua said angrily, "Our soldiers bled and died on the battlefield, but you are so irresponsible! If it happens again, we can't guarantee that we can continue to cooperate."

Anyway, the dead were all natives, so Lu Yuhua didn't care, but he still had to do some superficial work. (End of this chapter)