Reinforcements from the three Japanese divisions arrived one after another and began to launch local counterattacks;
The new tactics of the Japanese Flying Team have achieved very good actual combat results. Without the absolute advantage of air superiority, the expeditionary force seems to be less able to fight.
The situation on the battlefield in Thailand and Beijing was reversed. Under the Japanese's continuous short counterattacks, the New Second Army units were retreating steadily, and good news came frequently;
In just ten days, the New Second Army lost control of most of the urban areas of Taijing City. Weapons, ammunition and supplies were scattered everywhere, giving the appearance of a defeated army.
Yamashita Fengwen, who had been suppressed and beaten by the expeditionary force for two months, became high-spirited again. Good news from the front line came frequently, and there were faint signs of a big rout of the Chinese expeditionary force. This made the Japanese all over the place very excited.
In order to boost morale, the Southern Army also held a press conference at the headquarters, and a large number of reporters from the Evil Alliance were invited to attend;
At the press conference, Juichi Terauchi said confidently:
“Chu Xiong, the commander of the Chinese Expeditionary Force, once boasted about Haikou and threatened to capture Siam within three months;
The imperial army showed its weakness to the enemy and adopted the tactic of luring the enemy deeper into the city. It then sent the expeditionary force into Taijing City until the expeditionary force's supply line was stretched and its strength was no longer sustainable;
Our Imperial Army launched a counterattack across the board, annihilating tens of thousands of the main force of the expeditionary force, and capturing countless equipment and supplies supported by Eagle Sauce.
Chu Xiong’s arrogance of occupying Siam for three months has become a big joke. In the next month, the imperial army will counterattack Chiang Mai, counterattack Guangguang, counterattack Myitkyila, and completely drive the Chinese Expeditionary Force out of the Indochina Peninsula! "
Next, the newspapers were overwhelmingly reporting the news that the Japanese had launched a major counterattack in Siam. The losses of the Chinese Expeditionary Force also increased from the tens of thousands announced by the temple's Shouichi official to 100,000, which slapped Chu Xiong's face.
The key is that the Chinese Expeditionary Force did not come out to argue. When Yingjiang reporter Alice approached Chu Xiong again for verification, Chu Xiong just argued evasively that the expeditionary force did not suffer such heavy losses, and that the Japanese were bragging, and he vowed:
"Nothing, absolutely nothing! The Chinese Expeditionary Force was not defeated as the Japanese said, it was a selective transfer;
We just pulled out supplies for too long and turned selectively. Can we call it a rout?
It's just that the three-month plan to capture Taijing may fail. Although there are still about ten days before the deadline, I must admit that I underestimated the Japanese's determination to resist!
I lost my bet with you. This is the jackpot I promised, one eagle. Please accept it. "
After Chu Xiong finished speaking, he took out an eagle cent from his body and handed it to Alice respectfully. This scene was secretly photographed by another reporter and published in the newspaper with the title - Chu Xiong had surrendered in advance.
The Japanese counterattack is still continuing, and the expeditionary force is also trying desperately to block it, but it is difficult to hide its decline.
Yamashita Fengfumi was not a person who easily got hot-headed. He vaguely felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't explain it.
"Bagaya Road, there is definitely a conspiracy here. Order the troops to slow down the attack and move into defense on the spot. We only need to drive the Chinese out of Taijing!"
Yamashita Fengfumi still had the idea of withdrawing the troops before the time was up. He had already foreseen a huge crisis. He did not believe that just a few hundred aircraft could turn the tide of the war;
Although he didn't know what kind of medicine Chu Xiong was selling in the gourd, one thing was certain, Chu Xiong must be playing tricks.
It's a pity that at this time, the emotions of Toutanai Chicken have been aroused. Not to mention that the old devil in the temple has blown out the bullshit, even Yuren who is far away in the country also has high hopes for a counterattack. For this reason, he specially sent Juichi to the temple. After receiving the telegram, I had only one thought in my heart - the empire and I need this victory!
Terauchi Shouichi also needed it. He said to Lieutenant General Kuroda:
"Kuroda-kun, please generate electricity for Yamashita, and the General Army will also provide sufficient troops and material support to the 18th Army. We must drive the Chinese Expeditionary Force out of Siam!
This is related to the rise and fall of the empire. The future of the Southern Army must be treated with caution. Barbaric lands like the Emerald Kingdom can be given to China, but Siam, the central country, must be preserved. "
Kuroda took the order and left. As the chief of staff, as long as the commander made up his mind, all he could do was execute the order, although he also felt that something was wrong in his heart.
At the Expeditionary Force Headquarters, Chu Xiong's expression did not look like he had lost the battle. Zhong Guoliang kept passing forward battle reports from the front line. The Japanese's reactions were as expected, and even exceeded his expectations.
"Old Chu, old Japanese soldier Fengwen Shanxia seems to have noticed something. The pursuing troops have already switched to defense on the spot. Do you want Yan Haoyu to retreat further?"
Chu Xiong shook his hand and said:
"It's not necessary, that would be too artificial. It's normal for old devil Yamashita Fengwen to notice him. This old boy is a ghost;
It's useless for him to act alone. What we did was originally a conspiracy. Now everyone from top to bottom of Tumblr has placed high hopes on the Siam battlefield. From Yuren and Juichi in the temple to the commanders of divisions and regiments and the people of Tumblr. , there are countless hands pushing him forward, he alone has no say at all!
The most he can do is slow down the pace of his attack and not dare to retreat. In addition, the Japanese have always had the tradition of being subordinate to their superiors. If he dares to order a retreat, the division commanders below will dare to disobey, and the Japanese will not retreat. "
Zhong Guoliang thought about it. It was too late for them to retreat now, and they would be killed by the expeditionary force.
"Old Chu, what should we do next?"
Chu Xiong thought for a while and then said:
"Order the New Second Army to send out a unit to launch a local counterattack against the Japanese to provoke them!
Generate electricity for the independent army, intensify the offensive against Vientiane City, and assume a posture of flanking Taijing, and capture Yongchen City with lightning speed before the agreed date;
The two armored divisions went out day and night, secretly approaching Taijing City from the right wing. Once discovered, they launched an offensive in advance to occupy Kavuri House and cut off the Japanese retreat route;
All aircraft of the Air Force are ready for attack..."
On the main battlefield in Thailand and Beijing, a regiment of the New Second Army launched a partial counterattack against the Japanese. The Second Regiment of the Japanese Guards responded calmly. The two sides fought back and forth for a day. The offensive of the New Second Army was repelled by the Japanese. This gave gave them great confidence.
"Yo Xi, the expeditionary army is at the end of its tether. This counterattack is as forceless as an old lady's punch. Your Excellency, Commander, is too cautious. In the face of absolute strength, all conspiracies and tricks are in vain!
Order the troops to continue attacking the enemy in front of them and drive the expeditionary force completely out of Taijing City. "
The commander of the Guards Division loudly ordered, at the same time, the main force of the Independence Army launched a general attack on Vientiane City on the left wing, and the defensive pressure on Vientiane City increased instantly;
They only had one brigade, which had lost 30% of its strength, and could not withstand the siege of tens of thousands of independent troops. In just half a day, they lost more than half of their position, and the remaining troops huddled in the center of the city to make a final resistance.
