Thompson was indeed correct; the Ministry of Defense once again rejected Jackson's transfer application, keeping him in Decheng as the head of the Military Advisory Group.
On the first day of December, Thompson returned to Udaipur.
In fact, he had only stayed in Decheng for a day and a half.
The situation remains grim.
Over in Gujibang, Liangxia Marine Corps has already moved south to attack Ahmedabad, and another force is advancing north from Palampur.
The key point is, there is enough intelligence proving that the forces fighting in Gujibang are not just the Fifth Marine Division; the army advancing south to attack Ahmedabad only used the Marines' communication code, and is likely from the 24th Mechanized Infantry Division of Liangxia Army, consisting of at least two brigades, all heavily equipped. The impersonation of the Marine Corps may be a tactic to deceive the Fan Army, making them believe only one Marine Division is operating in Gujibang.
