Many people thought Luo Ying was shouting slogans in the lone brigade's counterattack to increase his presence. All 700,000 troops were defeated in Shencheng. How could you, Luo Ying, with a crippled brigade, counterattack Shencheng?
Many thoughtful people were waiting to see Luo Ying's joke, but they were disappointed. The Gujun Brigade really launched a counterattack from Kunshan City to the east and south, and recovered a county town in just two days. However, the enemy was a bit shabby, and only Hundreds, but the flaws are not concealed - another county has been recovered, what more bicycles are needed?
Going forward is Shencheng!
All the people began to get excited and supported the Lone Army Brigade's counterattack in various forms. Newspapers reported overwhelmingly. Every major city was marching and shouting slogans to support the Lone Army Brigade's counterattack on Shencheng. It would be best to regain Shencheng;
Countless young people with lofty ideals went to Kunshan to join the army and supported the Gujun Brigade's Eastern Expedition with practical actions. A large number of defeated soldiers scattered in the occupied areas even took the initiative to find the Gujun Brigade to join the army. Several members of the Gujun Brigade did not reject anyone who came and even gave them equipment!
The Battle of Kunshan and the large amount of equipment captured before finally came in handy. The troops of the Gujun Brigade swelled like a snowball, and the noise became louder and louder, which seriously threatened the stability of the Japanese rear.
The national government saw that the Solitary Army Brigade had built up momentum, and after discussion, it felt that it was profitable. In order to allow the Solitary Army Brigade to contain more Japanese soldiers in the occupied areas and reduce the pressure on the front line, the propaganda machine of the Political Department was fully activated to promote the Solitary Army Brigade. The counterattack became the prelude to the national government’s major counteroffensive in East China;
It was announced today that one county would be liberated, and tomorrow another would be liberated. The momentum was so great, and the troops were directed at Shencheng, that some people even believed it. With a sense of luck, they asked General Bai, who is known as Little Zhuge:
"Brother Jiansheng, according to Yu Nong's intelligence, the Lone Army Brigade has been vigorously reorganizing the separated soldiers in the occupied areas, and has now gathered tens of thousands of elite troops;
And the Japanese troops in Shencheng are only over 10,000. Is it really possible for General Luo Ying to regain Shencheng? "
Admiral Bai was really defeated by such naive thoughts, and could only explain patiently:
"Luo Ying's 10,000 people are for propaganda purposes, up to 6,000, and they are still a group of rabble. With a strong momentum, they can win a few small counties by fighting against the odds. After all, there are only a few hundred Japanese in those small counties. Some even have only one squadron.
If we really go to attack Shencheng, under the bombing of the Japanese air force, they will be defeated in less than half a day. Hundreds of thousands of elites will not be able to defend Shencheng. It is difficult to expect a strong brigade!
If I guessed correctly, Luo Ying's true intention should be to attack the east and attack the west, use the momentum of the eastward expedition to collect the defeated troops, and then withdraw from Kunshan, so that he can at least preserve the capable force of the Lone Army Brigade;
I suggest that the government should not interfere too much with Luo Ying's actions, and just cooperate with them in building momentum. If they intervene forcibly, they may lose the capable force of the Lone Army Brigade, and there will be no danger to defend the vicinity of Kunshan City. "
When the commander heard that he might lose the Solitary Army Brigade, he immediately gave up the idea of forcibly intervening. Although the Solitary Army Brigade did not have many troops, it could wipe out a Japanese brigade. This way, the capable troops could be used to defend Aurous Hill. I want to understand. After this point, he ordered someone to call Dai Yunong and directly ordered:
"Yunong, you send a capable person to go to Kunshan again. You must see General Luo Ying and give him my personal letter. You must persuade him to act according to the order and stop acting on impulse. Jinling City needs him and Lone Brigade.”
At the East China Expeditionary Force Headquarters, General Matsui Iwane was completely frightened by Luo Ying's tricks. If it had been anyone else, he would have regarded it as a joke, but if it had been Luo Ying, he would not have taken it lightly;
This is a lunatic. There is nothing he dares not to do. Counterattacking Shencheng may sound like an April Fool's Day joke, but it is no longer the case in front of the annihilation of the 103rd Brigade.
He has done the impossible, annihilating the 103rd Brigade. Now that Luo Ying has tens of thousands of stragglers, why can't he counterattack Shencheng?
Matsui Iwane didn't want to be the first general in the empire to be captured by Luo Ying. Although he was about to go back to his hometown to retire, he didn't want to die yet. He had endless wealth in the country, and it was too embarrassing to be captured by Luo Ying. Good deal...
"Iinuma-kun, we can't bet on whether Luo Ying, a lunatic, dares to counterattack Shencheng. The current Shencheng area, including the marines with low combat effectiveness, only has less than 10,000 people;
With this small force, the imperial army has no absolute confidence in blocking Luo Ying's lone brigade. The empire cannot afford to lose Shen City!
His Royal Highness Chaoxiang and the 102nd Division will need a week at the latest to land in Hangzhou Bay. There are too many uncertainties in one week. They must find a way to mobilize troops back to Shencheng to block Luo Ying's offensive before His Highness arrives. "
Major General Iinuma is also worried that Luo Ying will attack Shencheng. Shencheng is unsafe to defend. This is the same for both sides;
Once Shen Cheng is lost, he will also be unlucky. After hearing the commander's concern, he immediately suggested:
"Your Excellency, Commander, if we send troops back from the direction of Jinling, not only will we not have enough time, but we will also force Luo Ying's lone brigade to come to Shencheng, which will be a disservice;
The only way now is to mobilize troops from Zhejiang Province, temporarily give up the capture of Lin'an, and withdraw at least one division to return to Shencheng, so that Luo Ying can be forced to retreat.
As for conquering the entire Zhejiang Province, we will make our own decision after His Royal Highness Chaoxiang arrives. Don’t be afraid of being late for a good meal. The most important thing is to protect Shencheng first. "
After hearing this, Matsui Iwane's heart moved. He was about to pack up and return to China anyway. The capture of Zhejiang Province and the occupation of Lin'an had little to do with him. The glory of China had already left him. All he had to do now was to keep Shencheng. After he left Never mind the flood.
Thinking of this, Matsui Iwane made a decision and immediately ordered Major General Iinuma:
"In view of the enemy Luo Ying's troops attacking Shencheng, the 101st Division was dispatched from Zhejiang Province to return to Shencheng and wait for an opportunity to annihilate Luo Ying's troops.
In addition, all troops in Shencheng are ordered to prepare for war with all their strength, and the lone brigade must be blocked outside Shencheng..."
After hearing this, Major General Iinuma felt happy. As long as the 101st Division on the left wing was recalled, Shencheng would be out of danger, and Luo Ying's troops would definitely retreat in the face of difficulties;
If you save Shanghai, you will save your own future. Iwane Matsui is the one who wants to go home to retire, but he is not.
When His Highness Chaoxiang comes over, as His Highness’s Chief of Staff, he will conquer Jinling City, and His Highness eats meat, there is no problem for him to take a sip of thick soup...
Major General Iinuma was already looking forward to the bright future of being promoted to Lieutenant General Division Commander due to his meritorious service, and then he accepted the order with a loud shout, his steps cheerful as if there were springs on them. Matsui Iwane frowned and looked at Iinuma. Major General Numa cursed from behind:
"Baga Ya Road, the old Chinese saying still makes sense, people walk to cool down the tea, I haven't even left yet, these little people want to hug Lieutenant General Chaoxiang's thigh;
What a short-sighted bunch of villains. What they can hug may not necessarily be thighs, but smelly feet too! "
The air was filled with a strong smell of old Shanxi vinegar. Matsui Iwane glanced in the direction of Jinling with great reluctance and couldn't help but let out a long sigh. Every breath he took now was filled with strong vinegar molecules.
At the Solitary Army Brigade Headquarters, telegrams kept ringing, and the good news from the front line made everyone happy. Hu Xiaoman came over with a cheerful face to report:
"Brigadier Commander, good news for the 882nd Regiment!"
Luo Ying received the message and took a quick look. He had recovered another county town, wiped out an enemy squadron, and collected more than 2,000 defeated troops. The capture was useless!
"Damn it, everyone has learned the Spring and Autumn Calligraphy to report victory. What do you mean by capturing without calculation?
Isn’t it just for the convenience of giving priority to replenishing yourself? These idiots don’t learn from the good ones. They learn these little tricks that are not on the stage. I have learned nothing about my great wisdom and stupidity——"
Hu Xiaoman asked slightly playfully:
"Brigadier, just press this to call them back?"
Luo Ying immediately opened his eyes and said with a straight face:
"What do you think? A secret electronics section chief needs to learn what words can be heard and what words should go in one ear and out the other;
These idiots can be suppressed, but the enthusiasm of the soldiers cannot be cooled down, so they replied:
Got it, keep up the good work, don't be arrogant, be prepared for danger in times of peace, withdraw your troops immediately when the time limit is up, don't be reluctant to fight! "
