Duan Peng frowned and analyzed: "But apart from attacking the headquarters of the Little Japs' First Army, we have almost no other chance to contact Yoshio Shinozuka, let alone kill him!"
"The underground party reported that since Yoshio Shinozuka became the commander of the First Army, he has been hiding in the military headquarters. Except for some important activities, he basically does not leave there!"
"As far as I know, there won't be any large-scale events in Taiyuan City that require Yoshio Shinozuka to participate in the next few days!"
Huang Yu said confidently: "If there is no chance, we will create it ourselves!"
"Because of our troubles, people in Taiyuan City are in panic, especially the expatriates in the city. They dare not go home to sleep at night... for fear that their heads will be dislocated in their sleep..."
"If we launch a few more raids and kill a few more expats, Taiyuan City will become even more turbulent!"
"Yoshio Shinozuka must come forward in person to stabilize the morale of the military and the people!"
"As long as this old devil leaves the military, we will have many opportunities to kill him!"
Japanese First Army Headquarters, Yoshio Shinozuka has not slept well for several days...
Starting three days ago, the Eighth Route Army hiding in the city went crazy, assassinating residents and samurai in the city regardless of day or night...
It also attacked three foreign banks and one bank, causing a large amount of financial losses...
Faced with the two options of saving their lives and making money, almost all expats chose to save their lives.
If he loses his life, no matter how much money he makes in China, he will never have the chance to enjoy it.
"Your Excellency, Commander...there is an urgent call from the Front Army Headquarters..." the communications staff officer walked up to Shinozuka Yoshio with a solemn look and reported.
"Should we stabilize the security of Taiyuan City as soon as possible and eliminate the enemies who assassinate the overseas Chinese?" Yoshio Shinozuka asked with a frown.
"Ha Yi!" the communications staff officer nodded.
"The telegram also reminds us that someone in China has asked the Front Army Headquarters about this matter. If Taiyuan is not stabilized quickly, the inquiry will turn into pressure, and they may even think that you are not suitable to continue to serve as the commander of the First Army!"
"Bagajia Road..." Shinozuka Yoshio was so angry that he punched the table in front of him and cursed with dissatisfaction: "It must be the chaebol behind those expatriates!"
"They are worried that Taiyuan City will become more and more chaotic, which will affect their business and make money..."
"A bunch of guys with high ambitions but low ambitions only see immediate interests and fail to see the overall situation. They only give blind orders!"
"We didn't even know that this was the enemy and he was trying to fight against us..."
"If we admit defeat now, compromise with the Eighth Route Army, and withdraw the action team operating in northwestern Shanxi, not only will all our previous efforts be in vain, but we will also lose face!"
"Ignore this telegram!"
"I'll call the commander myself later and explain the situation!"
"Call the chief of staff immediately!"
"The intelligence department and the special service team have been trying to figure it out for a long time. No matter how vigilant the enemy is, they should find out some clues, otherwise there will be no need for him to continue as chief of staff!"
After a while, the solemn-looking chief of staff appeared in front of Yoshio Shinozuka: "Your Excellency, Commander, I have let you down with your humble position..."
"Although we have found a lot of clues in the past few days and launched three arrest operations... our opponents were too cunning, and all three operations came to nothing!"
"Yesterday we discovered another enemy hiding spot and plan to launch an operation tonight!"
"But I guess the success rate of the operation is very low!"
A flash of disappointment quickly flashed across Shinozuka Yoshio's face: "Have you analyzed the specific reasons?"
"Ha Yi!" the chief of staff nodded.
"These enemies are very aware of the Three Cunning Rabbits' Caves. Each unit has prepared several hiding spots for themselves..."
"If a hiding spot exposes the target, move to other hiding spots immediately!"
"They are very skilled and very vigilant. Apart from participating in operations, they spend the rest of the time hiding in hiding spots. It is difficult for us to find them!"
"While we have deployed a large number of spies and intelligence personnel in residential areas, the enemy has also deployed observers around the hiding spots!"
"As long as we take action, these people will be warned by observers and receive news in advance..."
"But I have found a lot of patterns in my humble job... As long as the military department gives me another half month, I guarantee to catch them all!"
Yoshio Shinozuka was very dissatisfied with the result. His frown deepened now, and he said unhappily: "Half a month is too long, I'll give you ten days at most!"
"The Front Army Headquarters has sent several telegrams in succession, asking us to stabilize the security of Taiyuan. Although it is not stated explicitly, it is implicitly and explicitly intended for us to compromise!"
"The sweep of northwest Shanxi is a military operation we have been planning for a long time. We have finally seen results. We must not fail because of Taiyuan's security!"
"As long as we can kill the Northwestern Shanxi Eighth Route Army, it doesn't matter if Taiyuan City is disrupted by the enemy!"
The chief of staff was convinced. He looked at Yoshio Shinozuka and reminded him with worry: "But the front army headquarters and the plutocrats behind the expatriates will not allow Taiyuan to fall into chaos!"
"If we cannot stabilize Taiyuan's security as soon as possible, they will definitely continue to put pressure on the military, and there is even the possibility of replacing them. Commander, please consider it carefully!"
Yoshio Shinozuka was silent for a while before answering: "I'll go to the front army commander to explain!"
"The military operation to sweep northwestern Shanxi is far more important than stabilizing Taiyuan... As long as I explain the reasons clearly, the commander will definitely support me!"
"As for the expatriates in the city and the plutocrats behind them!"
"I personally came forward to give them a promise..."
"The Taiyuan garrison will definitely kill all the enemies of the Eighth Route Army lurking in the city within ten days, stabilize the security of Taiyuan, and let everyone return to normal!"
"If I can't do it, I will voluntarily resign as commander of the First Army of the North China Front!"
"My status in the military is not low, so they will still give me this little bit of face!"
The chief of staff understood that Yoshio Shinozuka was betting the rest of his military career to buy himself time.
I immediately felt a huge pressure on my shoulders.
He quickly advised: "Commander, please think again!"
"Although I am confident that I can kill my opponent within ten days and stabilize the security of Taiyuan..."
"But our opponent is too cunning..."
"What if something unexpected happens and the battle fails to end within the stipulated time? Is it possible that the commander really plans to resign?"
Yoshio Shinozuka replied with a smile: "Don't worry, even if it comes to that, they don't have the final say whether I stay or go!"
"As long as the front army headquarters wants to keep me, I can continue to serve as the commander of the first army!"
"The worst we can do is temporarily suspend our military operations in northwestern Shanxi and compromise with the Eighth Route Army in exchange for stability in Taiyuan!"
"The chaebols behind the expatriates want to make money. As long as we provide them with ways to make money, they don't care who becomes the commander of the First Army..."
The chief of staff thought for a moment and replied: "Your Excellency, Commander, is wise... I will make arrangements for my humble post now..."
"I asked the troops to organize a conference in the overseas Chinese area... call all the reputable overseas Chinese and Chinese in the city. The commander will personally come to appease them. This will definitely stabilize the increasingly turbulent people's hearts in Taiyuan City!"
In the yard where Huang Yu was hiding, Duan Peng rushed in and said with a happy face: "Captain, Yoshio Shinozuka is really outclassed by us!"
"In order to stabilize the overseas Chinese in the city...the Japanese plan to hold a mobilization meeting in the overseas Chinese area at noon tomorrow...Yoshio Shinozuka will personally participate..."
"All the reputable Chinese and Japanese in Taiyuan City have received invitations..."
"The Japanese are setting up a stage in the immigrant area... and have sent an entire infantry brigade to maintain law and order and protect the safety of Yoshio Shinozuka!"
Huang Yu quickly spread out the Taiyuan city defense map, found the expatriate area, pointed at it and asked: "Where is the specific location... Is it possible for our people to enter the venue!"
Duan Peng shook his head: "The possibility of us entering the venue is almost zero!"
"This is why the Japanese chose the venue for the expat community!"
"Only Japanese live in this area..."
"The few Chinese people were driven out by the Japs early in the morning, and then they sent heavy troops to blockade them, preventing any Chinese from getting close. Even the people who built the rostrum were little Jaap engineers..."
Huang Yu immediately turned his attention to the must-have roads for the military to connect to the venue: "Since there are no opportunities at the venue, let's start on the road..."
Duan Peng looked confused: "But Yoshio Shinozuka has three ways to go to the venue, and we only have two action teams... It's impossible to split it into three!"
Huang Yu said: "We have made so much noise in Taiyuan City during this period. Even if Yoshio Shinozuka is not afraid of death, he will arrange heavy troops to protect his safety!"
"If there are fewer troops involved in the operation, not only will we not be able to kill Yoshio Shinozuka, but we may also get involved!"
"Not only can't the team be divided into three, it's best to gather them together to participate in the operation...someone will attack, and some will cover the retreat...dividing labor and cooperating, so that the mission can be completed at the minimum cost!"
Duan Peng looked confused and asked: "Then how can we determine which path Shinozuka Yoshio will take?"
Huang Yu shook his head and replied: "I can't be sure!"
Duan Peng was even more puzzled: "Since there is no way to determine the course of action of Yoshio Shinozuka, how can we concentrate our forces to deal with him!"
Huang Yu smiled and said: "We can create opportunities for Shinozuka Yoshio to go out...Forcing him to our planned ambush route will definitely be no problem!"
Duan Peng continued to ask: "In this case, doesn't Yoshio Shinozuka know that we are going to ambush him on the road?"
"If he changes his schedule at short notice and doesn't go to the venue, our previous efforts will be in vain!"
Huang Yu shook his head and explained: "The purpose of hosting this conference by Yoshio Shinozuka is to stabilize the situation in Taiyuan and avoid further instability in Taiyuan!"
"If even he himself is afraid of assassination and dare not go to the venue, what kind of chaos do you think Taiyuan City will be? How will the Japanese expatriates in Taiyuan City despise him, and what will the North China Front Army Headquarters think..."
"Maybe without us launching an attack, Yoshio Shinozuka won't be able to stay in the First Army any longer!"
"Replace a commander for the First Army without spending a single soldier, and our mission will be accomplished!"
"For the sake of his own future and his own face, Yoshio Shinozuka would go there even if he knew there was danger on the way to the venue!"
