As he entered the conference room, Rurajapani glanced at the soldiers seated. 【】…

After only a few days, the mental state of the Indian generals, including Fernandez, changed dramatically. Although no one is willing to admit that India is about to lose, pessimism hangs over everyone. Compared to the Fourth Indo-Pakistani War before the year before. India has reached an existential juncture. At that time, China secretly supported Pakistan and only launched air strikes before the end of the war. It was effortless to defeat India. Now that China has directly sent troops to attack India, and Pakistan has officially declared war on India, the reality in front of India is extremely cruel.

When Rurajapani sat down. Every general dares to face the prime minister.

No matter how much these generals have to do with foreign forces and big families at home, as professional soldiers, and they are highly educated and professionally trained, their main task is to defend the motherland. Defeat the aggressor, not for a certain interest group.

I have to admit it. India has a group of professional soldiers who are not too badly qualified.

"Everyone knows what happened today." Rurajapani broke his silence and said, "The reality is even worse than we thought, not only China has declared war on us, but Pakistan has also declared war on us." Although other neighboring countries have not joined the war for the time being. But it is conceivable that if we lose a key battle, or if something unexpected happens, all the countries that have a dispute with us will declare war on us. We have no way out, whether we admit defeat or give up resistance, the final result will be the destruction of the country and the extinction of the species. We have only one choice, and that is to rise up and defeat the aggressor! ”

In the end, Rurajapani turned the daylight to Fernandez, as well as Army Chief of Staff Gujarad and Air Force Chief of Staff Hiudun, who sat on either side of Fernández.

"There is already enough intelligence to prove it. The Chinese naval fleet will enter the Andaman Sea within twenty-four hours. "Fernández did not give up his voice to the other two chiefs of staff." Although our intelligence went wrong, the Chinese fleet had not entered the Indian Ocean two days earlier, at the time of the confrontation with us. Instead, it operates east of the Linga Islands. I have to admit it. The Chinese fleet has an unexpectedly long-range strike capability. Before that, it was not the carrier-based fighters of the Chinese fleet that bombed the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is a strategic bomber of the Chinese Air Force, and it is very likely that it is a slinger-type stealth strategic bomber that is not yet in service.

The entire course of the battle was completely out of our campaign strategy, and the total annihilation of the Western Fleet and the rout of the Eastern Fleet were not caused by a mistake in command. The current situation is that after the Chinese fleet enters the Indian Ocean, it is very likely to remain in the Bay of Bengal, and at least half of the combat forces will remain in the Bay of Bengal to support the ground forces on the Eastern Front to fight against the Eastern Fleet that has withdrawn to Visakhapatnam. If we are on the battlefield on the Western Front. That is, to make a difference on the battlefield in Kashmir. The Chinese Navy must march into the Arabian Sea. Prevent us from attacking in the southwest and hold the southern flank of Pakistan. I suggest that we should take action on the Western Front as soon as possible. Distract the Chinese Navy from its combat forces and force the Chinese Navy to divide its forces into action, thus creating an opportunity for us to launch a counterattack on the Eastern Front. ”

Fernandez finished in one breath. Eyes were on the Prime Minister.

Although Rurajapani is not a military man. I don't know much about combat operations either, but Fernandez's words are easy to understand and the meaning is very clear.

A full-fledged passive defense, which would allow India to be defeated quickly. The only way to save the tide of the battle is at the right time. Strike back appropriately, and it's a swift and powerful counterattack. Obviously, it was not the Western Front that decided the victory or defeat at the beginning of the war, but the Eastern Front dominated by the squadron. In other words, if the Indian army is completely defeated on the Eastern Front. Not only will the lower Ganges region, with West Bengal as the core, be attacked by the squadron, but the neighboring countries that are now taking a wait-and-see attitude will also participate in the war. Expose India to more enemies. It is necessary to launch an effective counterattack on the Eastern Front and thwart China's offensive operations. It is necessary to disperse China's offensive forces. The only way to distract the Chinese offensive forces is to create trouble in other directions. China was forced to commit more troops on the Western Front. In the longer term, it is not the Eastern Front that will determine the final victory. Rather, it was the Western Front. As long as China's aim is to overthrow the Indian regime, it has to capture New Delhi. It is also necessary to make a difference on the battlefield on the Western Front. This is up to India to seize the moment before Pakistan completes its national mobilization for war. A counterattack on the Western Front would not only reduce the pressure on Kashmir, but also cause great trouble for Pakistan. Relatively. A counterattack in the southwest, that is, in the lower Indus River, is more effective than in Kashmir. In any case, China is unlikely to defeat Pakistan and will certainly do something at this time. Unable to send more ground troops to Pakistan, China's only option is to send its naval fleet into the Indian Ocean to the Arabian Sea. Defend the southern gate for Pakistan.

Rurajapani understands this. It's just that he didn't rush to make a statement, but turned his gaze to Gujaram.

"There is no doubt that we must launch a resolute and effective counterattack as soon as possible to turn the tide of the war." Gujarad faced the situation on the battlefield more clearly than Fernandez. "On the Eastern Front, in the short term, defense can only be the mainstay. With the occupation of Siliguri and Gischenenje by the squadron, we have lost air supremacy, and we will not be able to support our troops in the east unless new ground access is opened. There are already enough ...... Fox Zhengming. The Chinese Bow Army has reached the Sili Gujia and is expected to be engaged in battle within two weeks. There is no doubt that China has the most powerful airlift force in the world, according to the data provided by the Pentagon. Even without the support of ground lines of communication, China's airlift forces can guarantee the logistics of at least four main forces. According to the comparison of the strength of our army and the squadron, the four main field armies can defeat the ground forces of our army deployed in the eastern region within half a month or even ten days

Rurajapani's brow jumped a few times and he spoke: "In other words, it is only a matter of time before the eastern region is lost

The same cannot be said for thugs. It's up to us what we can do. Gujarad tried to keep his tone in check. It makes people feel that he is very calm. "I am in favor of General Fernandez's proposal to launch a limited counterattack on the Western Front to force China to send troops to the aid of Pakistan, but I am not in favor of a counterattack in the south-west. As General Fernández said. If our army enters the Indus Delta. The Chinese fleet will inevitably rush to the Arabian Sea. We have lost sea supremacy, even if only three carrier battle groups reach the Arabian Sea. Its combined strike capability is equivalent to three tactical aviation wings and five field artillery brigades. In this case. As long as the Pakistani army holds its ground. No matter how many troops our army invests. Nor is it possible to make progress in the Indus Delta region. What's more, the Indus Delta is too far from Kashmir. The strategic significance of the counterattack is not obvious. My suggestion is to attack Punjab, the richest province of Pakistan, in the central part of the Western Front, in the upper reaches of the Sutlej River, between the Giratiyan Gate and Lahore. As long as our army makes a breakthrough in this direction. It can pose a threat not only to the strategic shipping line from Karachi to Islamabad, but also to the flank of the Pakistani army in Kashmir. The Pakistani army was forced to adjust its offensive deployment. What's more, operating in the region, we basically don't have to think about the impact of the Chinese fleet on offensive operations. As a result, there are only two ways for China to save Pakistan, one is to directly send troops to participate in the ground fighting, and the other is to devote more air power to the Western Front

Rurajapani nodded, motioning for Gujarad to continue.

Hitters: from the actual situation. China is likely to adopt a two-pronged strategy. Both into the ground forces. Increasing air power to thwart our attack as quickly as possible Gujarad paused a little and said, "In this case, we must ensure that the counterattack lasts for several days, and we need to put in enough combat troops." Since the main direction of our army's counterattack was to the east, I proposed to invest in the second line of troops and reserves. After the battle starts, the squadron is likely to send wounded troops and leading troops and troops that have entered Pakistan to participate in the battle. Only as a last resort will the two airborne armies, which have not yet participated in the fighting, be dispatched. Air aspect. The Chinese Air Force needs to send at least 500 additional combat aircraft. As long as this small purpose is achieved. We will be able to counterattack on the Eastern Front when the squadron is divided

The thug is the problem. Can we get Gischengenj and Siliguri back? ”

Hearing Fernandez's question, Gujarad sneered and said, "It's undeniable. The combat effectiveness of the squadron is very strong. In the absence of air supremacy and inferior firepower to the opponent, it will be difficult for our army to break through the defense line of the sword army and the occupation army from the front, and it will be difficult to defeat Gischengenj and Siliguri. The question now is not whether we can hold the Eastern Front, but whether we can make the squadron pay a greater price and stay longer on the Eastern Front, so that we can complete the strategic mobilization. Raise more combat units. The feedback from all sides proves that the squadron is fighting hard. And do not want to fight a protracted war with us. The squadron first attacked on the Eastern Front, and in addition to the infrastructure, its fundamental purpose was to force us to engage in a two-front war. There is no doubt that the squadron will sweep the eastern region as quickly as possible, and then move south to attack West Bengal and obtain Canning Port. After that, the squadron will inevitably turn its main forces to the battlefield on the Western Front. Launched a pincer offensive against our country. Let us not look at each other, and finally defeat us through a two-line attack. The only way to defeat the squadron is to hold the battlefield on the Eastern Front first, buy more time on the Eastern Front, and break one of the squadron's arms. As long as we can buy enough time on the eastern front, we will have enough time to complete the war mobilization and withstand the offensive of the Chinese and Pakistani armies on the western front, so as to avoid fighting on two fronts. Hatchet man.

Wait for Gujarad to finish. Fernández hesitated for a moment, not asking the question again.

"General Gujarad, do you have any good advice?" Rurajapani brings the conversation to specific issues.

"My suggestion is to bypass Gischengenj and Siliguri and use Bengal to increase troops to the east."

It's a short sentence, but it has a huge impact.

Gujarad's words fell, and the conference room exploded.

Rurajapani let out a long sigh of relief, looking very hesitant.

The reason is simple. If Indian troops enter Bangladesh without permission, India is de facto invading Bangladesh. Thus the nature of war has changed. As a politician, Rurajapani must consider the dire consequences that will follow. There is no doubt that under the current circumstances, Bangladesh will not allow the Indian army to take advantage of it. It will even take the initiative to resist the Indian army that enters its territory. Unable to defeat the Indian army, Bangladesh's only option was to turn to China for help. I implore China to send troops against the Indian army. Rurajapani also has to consider the resulting domino effect. Invaded at the mouth of the Mengyi River? Later, other countries bordering India will join the Chinese camp for their own sake. When the time comes, India will be embattled, let alone win the war, and it will be lucky not to be dismembered by the surrounding countries.

After some debate, Gujarad still stood by his claims.

The reality is that India is facing a dead end. As Gujarad said, if reinforcements cannot be sent to the eastern region in time, the squadron will complete combat operations on the eastern front between ten days and half a month. In the 2 Airborne Corps. In the absence of several strategic reaction armies, the squadron has enough strength to launch a new offensive on the Western Front without giving India any respite. As long as the squadron dominates the battle on the Western Front. It is only a matter of time before India loses its capital, New Delhi. To a large extent, the capture of New Delhi. It will be a major turning point in this war. As long as the squadron occupies New Delhi, the war can be declared over, and then the Indian army will have to deal with not the squadron, but the puppet regime in northern India, which is armed by China. For India, losing the capital is tantamount to total defeat. Even if it can establish power in the South and deal with the invaders with a protracted war of attrition, China will not necessarily fight a protracted war with India. It is not necessarily a matter of establishing a new regime in the south of India.

In other words, India cannot lose the capital, and therefore cannot let the squadron launch a full-scale offensive on the western front before the strategic mobilization is completed, and the only way to achieve this goal is to drag down the advance of the squadron on the eastern front. Gain more time.

Rurajapani had no choice but to go through Bangladesh.

Knocking on the table to stop the topic that was still being discussed, Rurajapani glanced at the soldiers sitting there and said, "General Gujarad is right, we must buy more time on the Eastern Front. The Army Command should submit a complete operational plan as soon as possible, and the General Staff should fully cooperate. From now on, we must transfer important industrial facilities to the southern region as quickly as possible to ensure our military production capacity and prepare for a long war of resistance. There is no doubt that the Chinese Air Force will not sit idly by and will definitely bomb the transport infrastructure of our country. Although our strength is far inferior to that of our opponents. But we must ensure air safety in priority areas

With that, Rurajapani turned his gaze to Air Force Chief of Staff Hiyuton.

In this room, so to speak. Hiydon's identity is the most awkward.

On the first day of the war, the Indian Air Force was completely defeated. In addition to the fact that some of the fighters that fled to the southern regions were able to take to the skies, the air defense of the northern regions of India was dealt a devastating blow. A more serious problem is that as the Chinese naval fleet enters the Indian Ocean, it will certainly bomb air bases and air defense facilities in southern India to assist the Chinese air force in seizing India's air supremacy. It was only a matter of time before the Indian Air Force was completely wiped out, and it was only a matter of time before Hiudon became the commander of the light pole. In the face of the request made by the Prime Minister. Hiudon nodded in agreement.

To what extent and whether he can ensure that the strategic transfer can be carried out safely, he is not at all sure.

Rurajapani did not force it, after all, facts do not change by personal will.

Turning to the last question, which was strategic mobilization, Rurajapani asked the secretary to distribute the prepared documents to the participating generals.

I have signed a war mobilization order, and all citizens who are fit for military service will obey the call of the state. Rurajapani paused slightly, waiting for most of the generals to open the papers. Only then did he say, "I know that all of them are professional soldiers, and they are excellent soldiers who take the interests of the country and the survival of the nation as their main responsibility. At a time when the country needs soldiers, I believe. Each will not betray the country because of personal emotional problems. The first call-up orders have been issued. At this time, it has been delivered to the hands of the recruits. Of course, in reality, you have already made great contributions to the country, so I have placed each of my sons in the Tokyo garrison. Unless we need to defend New Delhi with all our might, the children will not be charged on the battlefield like ordinary civilians

Silence, deathly silence.

The hands of several generals began to shake, as everyone realized that the prime minister had begun to act.

Recruit the sons and daughters of high-ranking generals to serve. It's not to expand the army, after all, there won't be many heirs of generals. Adding up to a maximum of one infantry regiment would not play much of a role in a large-scale war. Rurajapani's intentions were clear: to control the army by controlling the heirs of high-ranking generals, and to ensure that all high-ranking generals were loyal to him.

In other words. The heirs of the recruited high-ranking generals became hostages at the hands of Rurajapani.

Although everyone was unhappy, no one rushed to raise objections.

Before the occupation, no one dared to doubt Rurajapani's skill and courage, and now, the Indian generals finally know that the prime minister who leads India is not a coward, but an iron-fisted strongman.

At the end of the meeting, the hearts of all the generals were very heavy.

Controlling the army is only the first step for Rurajapani to take full control of India, and what he will do next is definitely to use the army loyal to him to rectify India's internal order and restore the confidence and fighting spirit of the people to resist foreign enemies. To achieve this. Rurajapani has to do one thing, one very important thing.

Thinking of this, the general, who had a close relationship with the interest group, naturally couldn't go back to sleep with peace of mind.