Chapter Sixteen: The Final Battle in Malaysia (Three)
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December 16, 2007 night, the Indian Air Force's comprehensive bombing had been going on for 8 days, and the ground battle on Sumatra Island had also lasted for 6 days. Far away from the battlefield, Beijing maintained a daunting silence, but the silence did not mean that they were not concerned, at least in the reception office of the General Political Department of the Chinese People's National Defense Army outside Xizhimen, Beijing, there was a young heart beating with India's war drums.
He is Ren Lingyu, former deputy commander of Southeast Asia Theater Command of Chinese People's National Defense Army and Lieutenant General of Chinese People's National Defense Army.
After that terrible meeting, Ren Lingyu was ruthlessly deleted from the roster that determined China's fate. At this moment, he could only wait alone in the small reception room for his fate to be arranged. But after all, at this moment, he was still a soldier, and the sense of mission and honor of a soldier drove him to face the complex documents in front of him, drawing in his mind the method of plucking the Republic from the flames in this intense geopolitical conflict.
"Knock, knock, knock." The long-awaited knocking sound echoed in Ren Lingyu's ears. On such a night, who would come to visit a lieutenant general who was almost politically dead? Ren Lingyu didn't have much expectation, he lightly opened the door and saw a smile that was all too familiar. Standing outside the door was his old friend - General Qian Xiao of the People's Liberation Army Ground Force.
"What's wrong? You didn't even invite me in to sit down?" Qian Xiao Shang Jiang smiled slightly, opening his arms to give Ren Ling Yu a warm hug.
The exchange between men cannot be less accompanied by fine wine, Qian Xiao Shangjiang slowly filled the teacups in front of the two with Maotai he brought. "Are you still used to life in Beijing?"
Qian Xiao seemed completely unaware of Ren Lingyu's situation and asked casually.
"It's okay~~~." Thinking of the setbacks, cold treatment, loneliness and desolation that have been endured since those days, even a tough guy like Ling Yue couldn't help but choke back some sobs.
"Hmm, look at you. Even great leaders have days when they are confined to reading books behind closed doors, and even the Grand Designer cannot avoid ups and downs. You've experienced just a small setback and you're already so disheartened?"
Qian Xiao savored the fine wine in his cup and smiled. Seeing Ren Lingyu's bed covered with a pile of documents, Qian Xiao casually flipped through them.
"The situation in Java has basically stabilized, right?" Listening to the former leader's words of comfort, Ren Lingyu felt a bit relieved and took a sip of wine, and couldn't help but wonder about the situation in the Southeast Asian war zone after he left.
"According to the garrison plan you made earlier: The 77th Marine Brigade is deployed in Sampit, the 22nd Airborne Division is deployed in Jakarta; Two composite brigades supported by Taiwan Special Administrative Region are deployed in Surabaya and Bandung; Basically, major cities in western and northern Java have been under our control."
Qian Xiao picked up several tea covers on the table and roughly arranged them to show the current deployment of Chinese troops on Java Island.
"It seems like the 171st Air Assault Brigade and the 259th Mechanized Infantry Brigade of the Army Aviation are missing."
Ren Lianyu noticed that among the troops deployed by the Chinese army in Java, two of the most powerful mobile forces were missing.
In reality, the situation on Java did not completely stabilize after Jakarta was recaptured. Anti-Chinese forces remained strong in eastern and central Java. Various guerrilla forces were formed by Islamic extremists and remnants of the original Indonesian army. According to Ren Lianying's original plan, the 171st Airborne Division and the 259th Mechanized Infantry Division would be the two most crucial forces for recovering central and eastern Java.
"You also noticed that the central government is not indifferent to India's actions in Malaysia." As for the next step, Qian Xiao didn't say much. Instead, he took out a red-headed appointment letter from his pocket and handed it to Ren Lingyu.
"Deputy Commander of the Lanzhou Military Region of the People's Liberation Army..." A line of striking lead type jumped into Ren Lingyu's eyes, which were full of bloodshot due to fatigue. "What is this?" Although he didn't enter the Ministry of National Defense as some people had promised, such an ending still gave him a chance to return to the starting point.
"I know you want to ask why I got such a position? I think I can only say that you are still young and have opportunities! The Lanzhou Military Region has been in the initial stage of construction in all aspects in recent years, and you happen to be able to show your skills."
Qian Xiao finished drinking the beautiful wine in his cup. He glanced at his watch and prepared to get up and leave.
"Qian Shuai ~~" Ren Lingyu looked at Qian Xiao's thin back and couldn't help but say: "If you want to go to war with India, please remember to unify the command of ASEAN countries first."
"I formally submitted my retirement report to the Central Government yesterday, and my position will be taken over by the newly appointed Deputy Minister of National Defense, Lieutenant General Hu Weifeng. I'll help convey your opinions."
Qian Xiao turned around and smiled at Ren Lingyu: "In the future, when you have time, come visit this old man more often."
Ren Lingyu watched as Qian Xiao's figure gradually disappeared into the distance, his hand tightly clutching the thin appointment letter. He knew this was a trust from a fellow soldier of the Republic, a sacrifice for his own redemption.
Inside the 1st Malaysian Army District Headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Major General Lim Keng Yaik, Chief of Staff of the 1st Malaysian Army District, has deeply felt the feeling of being besieged by the enemy. The flames of war have already crossed the Malacca Strait and ignited on the Malay Peninsula. And the first to suffer from the ravages of war was none other than Lim Keng Yaik's birthplace - Malacca State.
Malacca is one of the oldest states in Malaysia. Located on the southwest coast of the Malay Peninsula, it borders the Malacca Strait to the west. It was the birthplace of the Malacca Sultanate in the 15th century. The northern part is the end of the Titiwangsa Mountains, and the whole territory is low-lying and shallow, with a cultivated land rate of 77%, ranking first among all states in Malaysia. The coastal area is a narrow plain, with many coconut groves and rubber plantations; fishing villages stretch along the coast. The riverside areas are rich in rice, coffee, sugarcane, palm oil, pepper, and fruit. However, at this moment, it has become a paradise for bandits, with thousands of remnants of the Indonesian military government's armed forces rampaging through Malacca. As a soldier, Lin Jingkang felt helpless.
Due to the implementation of voluntary military service, Malaysia, with an area of 330,000 square kilometers and a population of over 23 million, has only 80,000 ground troops. Before 2002, the Malaysian Army did not even have main battle tanks. With such thin forces, they were previously attracted by Indian special forces in the direction of Penang, and now it is difficult to find soldiers who can fight in the capital Kuala Lumpur.
Although Malaysia has approximately 260,000 paramilitary personnel comprising of the police, marine police, Sarawak Rangers, Border Scouts and People's Volunteer Corps. However, poor mobilization mechanisms make it difficult for these forces to achieve much.
