Nakamura Akito nodded slightly.

The empire has already formulated a strategic plan for Southeast Asia, the core of which is to plunder oil and rubber, as well as coal, mineral deposits, food and other resources.

Only in this way can raw materials be continuously supplied to the military factories at headquarters.

But now, Nakamura Akito knows very well that it is simply wishful thinking for his troops to resist the heavy artillery and heavy tanks of the Nationalist Army.

Therefore, Staff Officer Hisaharu Tano's suggestion is very much in line with the current situation.

Strategic withdrawal is the best way to preserve troops.

"Order--!"

After a moment's thought, Nakamura Akito issued the order: "The troops in Dien Bien, Lao Cai and Son La provinces shall withdraw along the entire line to the line of Ha Giang, Yen Bai, Tuyen Quang and Hoa Binh to form the first line of defense."

"In addition, the westward advance troops in northern Luang Prabang have suspended operations and withdrawn to San Nu, where the left wing of the peace will be under the command of the Khedrup Regiment!"

"Hai!" Chief of Staff Hisaharu Tano bowed deeply in acceptance of the order.

Next, Hisaharu Tano instructed the operations team to devise an evacuation route.

Soon after, the order to retreat was issued to the 9th and 21st Brigades, as well as the Indochina Military Police Command.

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April 26, 2:51 AM.

Ban Nam Army Command.

"Beep beep beep..."

At the telecommunications office, dozens of radios simultaneously emitted a piercing buzzing sound.

The red and green lights flashed, and the telecom operator kept pressing the button, trying to restore the radio waves to stability.

Deputy Commander Liu Erma frowned, his face ashen as he stared at the radio.

From 7:41 a.m. on the 25th, in order to prevent the Japanese from knowing the battle plan in advance, all combat units maintained radio silence.

It is now 2:53 a.m. on the 26th. More than 8 hours have passed, but no news of the battle has been received.

He couldn't help but worry, could it be that the troops had already been exposed?

"Beep beep beep beep..."

The radio station started blaring its shrill signals again.

After translating the telegram, a messenger excitedly reported, "Reporting to the Deputy Commander! The 9th Infantry Regiment of the 2nd Infantry Division has captured Mengdong! The entire garrison has been annihilated!"

"Great!" Liu Erma immediately perked up.

Liu Erma was a farmer in Wu'an Township. He was illiterate and had freckles on his face, so he was often jokingly called Liu Ermazi by the villagers.

He was one of the thirty-three people who joined the militia in the early days. Later, due to his outstanding performance, he was selected as battalion commander, regimental commander, deputy division commander, and eventually deputy commander.

It can be said that without Lin Feng, he would just be an ordinary citizen.

"Beep beep..."

As the urgent telegrams sounded, Liu Erma received two more telegrams in quick succession.

The 10th Infantry Regiment and the 12th Artillery Regiment of the 2nd Infantry Division captured Menglai.

The 11th Infantry Regiment of the 2nd Infantry Division and the 25th Heavy Artillery Regiment of the 6th Artillery Division captured Huihai.

"Report--!"

"Report--!!"

"Report--!!!"

Soon, a series of good news arrived.