Taiyuan, First Army Headquarters
Xiao Zhuoyi's mood finally improved and he returned to his high-spirited state.
There was also a plan for the winter offensive operations in the World War II area on his desk, with a sarcastic smile on his face, and Major General Miyamoto and others were also accompanying him.
"Miyamoto-kun, what do you think of the large-scale winter offensive that is about to be launched in Shuzhong?"
The old Japanese was in a good mood and first selected Miyamoto's general. The First Army still had to take this offensive seriously. After all, the World War II zone in Hedong China had to cooperate with the operation.
When Major General Miyamoto saw the commander naming his general, he didn't show any pretense. After bowing to him, he said loudly:
"Your Excellency, Commander, I once heard that General Li of the Huaxia Gui Clan once commented that their leader could only command one regiment!
The combat command of more than 190 divisions is not something he can play well. The result can only be a start to the end, a loss of troops, a loss of face, and a loss of dignity! "
Miyamoto's analysis was concise and concise but profound. Xiao Zhuoyinan was very satisfied after listening to it, nodded and said:
“Yo Xi, Miyamoto-kun’s use of this anticlimax is so subtle, he is worthy of being a Chinese master;
The Chinese government forces are coming with force this time. The 192 divisions and millions of troops are not just decorations. The main battlefield is in central China. Mr. Okamura will definitely have a good response plan to let them return in defeat;
The imperial army only needs to avoid the enemy's edge, wait for work, and use solid positions and powerful firepower to consume a large amount of their troops and weapons;
After overcoming their three axes, we can then concentrate our forces and launch a counterattack. We will definitely inflict heavy losses on the Chinese government forces! "
"Your Excellency, Commander, has a commanding position and can defeat millions of enemies in just a few words. I admire you very much!"
Miyamoto's flattery was stress-free, and Xiao Zhuoyi'an was also very happy with it, so he accepted it with peace of mind.
You can wear it thousands of times, but you can’t wear flattery.
"Miyamoto-kun, this is the time when the First Army is at its weakest. The Battle of Zezhou and the collective destruction of the independent fifth brigade caused the Imperial Army to lose its ability to proactively attack in southeastern Shanxi;
The Eighth Route Army added another 81st Division in Hedong, and Chuxiong's independent regiment was upgraded to an independent brigade. The main force alone numbered more than 8,000 people, and there were also a large number of Tubal Route troops. Their combat effectiveness was no less than that of an Imperial Army brigade.
According to intelligence, Chu Xiong's troops also suffered heavy losses in the Battle of Zezhou. They had just recruited 5,000 new soldiers. It can be seen that their losses were also huge!
They are in the process of reorganizing and recuperating, and their combat effectiveness will not be restored for a while. According to my judgment, they will not be able to launch a new attack within three months. "
After Xiao Zhuoyi'nan finished speaking, he turned to Duanmu and said:
"Duanmu, briefly introduce the important information your intelligence department knows to the chief of staff."
Duanmu had been prepared for a long time. She immediately said when the commander made a move:
"The Chinese government forces not only launched a winter offensive against the Imperial Army, but their policy towards the Eighth Route Army also changed, from cooperation to confrontation, and even used force to restrict the development of the Eighth Route Army. The honeymoon period of cooperation between them has passed;
Our intelligence department has obtained the plan for the main force of General Yan of the Shanxi-Sui Army to attack the Anti-Japanese Death Squadron (New Army). Also in early December, it is planned to use two divisions of troops;
In World War II, government forces in the area used more than five divisions to launch winter offensives against the Imperial Army. "
After Duanmu finished speaking, Xiao Zhuoyi Nan signaled that she could leave, and she couldn't listen to the rest.
After Duanmu left, Xiao Zhuoyinan said to Major General Miyamoto:
"Miyamoto-kun, the five divisions from the base camp to reinforce the First Army and the corresponding materials will not be available until mid-December at the earliest;
Before the arrival of reinforcements, the Chinese government army's winter offensive must be on the defensive, shrink the defense line, and give away all less important garrison points, including some small counties;
The main force is to hold on to important cities, use fortified cities and powerful firepower, consume a large number of their troops and weapons, show the enemy's weakness, and lure the enemy deep. When the five divisions of the base camp are in place, we will suddenly launch a counterattack and annihilate the Chinese army in one fell swoop. government forces;
Then concentrate on destroying Chu Xiong's troops of the Eighth Route Army, and solve Chu Xiong, the empire's biggest henchman, in one fell swoop!
Before that, I will let Duanmu's important secret lurking in the Chinese government army continue to intensify the conflict between the Shanxi-Sui Army and the Eighth Route Army, and set them up to fight against their own people, while the imperial army reaps the benefits. . "
After Xiao Zhuoyi Nan finished speaking, a fox-like smile appeared on his face, which clearly meant that applause was needed here.
Miyamoto said very cooperatively:
“Your Majesty the Commander’s plan is simply flawless, and the tactics used to deal with the Chinese government forces are worse than the Eighth Route Army;
Show the enemy weakness, lure the enemy deep, concentrate your forces and defeat them one by one, high! High! ! "
Xiao Zhuoyi Nan nodded with great help, and then said to Miyamoto:
"Miyamoto-kun, just follow this plan and come up with a battle plan as soon as possible. This time I will decide the outcome in one battle!"
After Yoshio Xiaozhuo finished speaking, he said to Kazuki Yamamoto, who had been standing aside playing dumb:
"Yamamoto-kun, your target this time is the headquarters of the Chinese World War II District Commander. When the imperial army launches a counterattack, you will take down their headquarters in one fell swoop and paralyze their command system. Do you understand?"
When Yamamoto Kazuki heard this, his shoulders shook with excitement. Not only did the Commander not give up on them, he also gave him the most important task in the battle;
The World War II District Chief's Department is a level higher than the Eighth Route Army Headquarters. It is a real strategic target. This is in line with the tall temperament of Yamamoto's special attack team!
"Your Excellency, Commander, Yamamoto will definitely fulfill his mission. When the counterattack is launched, he will kill General Shio in one fell swoop, remove their command system, and clear the way for the complete annihilation of the main force of the Chinese government forces."
"Yoshi, Yamamoto-kun, I have never been disappointed with you. I'm looking forward to this spy operation!"
"Hey!"
Yamamoto took the order and left
"Chu Xiong, the competition between us has just begun!"
Xiao Zhuoyi's eyes revealed a cobra-like light...
Hejia Town, 338th Regiment Headquarters
Brothers Li Yuanzheng and Li Chendong are discussing a plan to fight the Japanese
"Regiment Commander, the combat materials allocated by superiors have been put in place. In order to guarantee this offensive operation, the commander's department has also replenished us with 8 mortars and 2 75mm field guns. Our artillery battalion can be rebuilt!
During this time, I have been listening to the Eighth Route Army bragging about their great victory in Zezhou. I can hear it with my ears. The elders of Sanjin thought they were the only ones fighting the Japanese. They were all shouting that they wanted to join the Eighth Route Army, which made us a soldier. None can be recruited;
This breath of birdiness makes the brothers really uncomfortable. This time it is finally our turn to feel proud! "
After hearing this, Li Chendong said angrily:
"Expedition, stop talking about your brothers. Is it because you are holding back the discomfort?
Don’t take the propaganda of the Eighth Route Army too seriously. This is their strength. They are good at instigating people who don’t know the truth. Don’t fight with them. Sooner or later, the government will deal with them!
Our top priority is to study how to complete the counterattack mission assigned to us by Shangfeng. We must not only fight to show Shangfeng, but also preserve our strength. Although the Japanese have suffered heavy losses, they are not that easy to fight. "
