"General, this is a farewell telegram from the remnants of the mechanized force."
A staff officer came over with a newly arrived telegram and handed it to Tojo Ichiro.
Tojo Ichiro's expression was extremely pale, and he took the telegram with trembling hands.
The aviation force was wiped out by the anti-aircraft artillery of the Eighteenth Army, and now the mechanized force was also wiped out.
This was all his fault, his fault.
If he hadn't been so eager to move the mechanized troops over, how could they have been hit hard by the enemy's anti-aircraft artillery!
It was because he was careless in his anger. The 88 anti-aircraft gun had its muzzle flat and could also be used to attack tanks.
The strategic master of the 18th Group Army had already arranged pocket formations for the mechanized troops.
"General." Miyano Michichi said to Tojo Ichiro: "General Yoshio Shinozuka has personally re-checked the logistics supply and is determined that there will be no more problems. The complete annihilation of the mechanized troops is an unchangeable fact, General , what you have to do is to stay as rational as possible and avenge the aviation and mechanized forces."
"Pass my order." Ichiro Tojo suppressed the pain in his heart and quickly ordered a division of Japanese troops to immediately move towards the place where the mechanized troops were destroyed.
The Chinese anti-aircraft guns are inconvenient to transport, so they must be intercepted.
At the same time, Tojo Ichiro also ordered that the artillery be mobilized as much as possible and bombard the mountains indiscriminately to vent his anger.
Facing Tojo Ichiro's wrath, the troops of the Eighteenth Army pretended to fight and retreat, consuming as much ammunition as possible.
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World War II District Governor's Department
"Sir Yan, this is the information intercepted by the intelligence department from the Japanese army." A staff officer hurried over and handed Lao Yan the newly arrived information.
Lao Yan took a look at the information and his expression brightened.
The intelligence stated that one hundred Japanese aircraft had been shot down. In order to prevent the logistics supply from being attacked, the commander of the First Army, Yoshio Shinozuka, went to check the logistics supply himself again.
"I really didn't expect it. The 18th Group Army really created a miracle." Lao Yan was very excited.
"Yes, Sir Yan, our intelligence personnel did not see the hundred planes flown out by the Japanese army return to Taiyuan Airport even though it was dark. It seems that they were really shot down by the 18th Group Army." The staff officer agreed.
"However, although Tojo Ichiro's plane is gone, he still has mechanized troops in his hands." Lao Yan had just finished speaking.
Immediately, another staff officer came over and handed Lao Yan the newly arrived telegram: "Sir Yan, the 18th Group Army has sent another secret telegram."
When Lao Yan heard that there was another secret message, he immediately took it and took a look.
"Great." After reading the contents of the secret message, Lao Yan slammed his fist on the table.
He was still worried about Ichiro Tojo's mechanized troops just now, but now the secret message from the Eighteenth Army told him that the Eighteenth Group Army had completely wiped out Ichiro Tojo's mechanized troops.
The Japanese planes were gone and the mechanized troops were gone, so what did he have to worry about?
Lao Yan picked up the phone on the table: "Please pick up the phone for me."
Soon, the call was connected, and Lao Yan neatly ordered Bo Zuoyi: "Commander Bo, Tojo Ichiro's aircraft and mechanized troops have been destroyed. The Eighteenth Group Army is cooperating with us to consume Tojo Ichiro's ammunition. , you will act according to the original plan immediately."
"Yes." Bo Zuoyi's answer was also clean and neat.
After hanging up the phone, Lao Yan looked at the two staff officers in front of him: "You should immediately supervise the Japanese intelligence department again to see if you can intercept the information that the Japanese mechanized troops were completely annihilated."
The Eighteenth Group Army promptly destroyed the Japs' mechanized troops at this juncture, which was very exciting, but the suspicious Lao Yan still had to ask the intelligence department to verify it, which would not take much time.
If so, without verifying the information, Lao Yan would still ask Bo Zuoyi to terminate the operation.
If the intelligence is verified, then Lao Yan will let Bo Zuoyi take a chance!
"Yes." The two staff officers responded.
Soon, the Jinsui Army began to move and rapidly advanced behind Tojo Ichiro.
Such a large-scale military mobilization of the Jinsui Army could not be hidden from the eyes of the Japanese intelligence agents, not to mention that Shinozuka Yoshio's intelligence personnel had been closely monitoring the actions of the Jinsui Army.
Taiyuan First Army Headquarters
"General, General, there is an important new situation." A staff officer from the First Army hurried to Shinozuka Yoshio's office.
Yoshio Shinozuka had just returned to the headquarters after a tour. When he heard that there was an important new situation, he became solemn and asked: "What new situation?"
"Lao Yan's Jinsui Army is deploying troops on a large scale. They are rapidly advancing behind General Tojo Ichiro. From the looks of it, they seem to be attacking behind General Tojo Ichiro." the staff report reported.
boom!
Shinozuka Yoshio smashed his fist on the table, and spittle flew far away: "Damn Yan Laoxi, did he take the courage of a leopard? How dare he attack Tojo Ichiro's back!"
"General, the intelligence department has verified that the Jinsui Army has enough dry food and ammunition. It seems that they are not bluffing, and they really want to fight General Tojo Ichiro." The staff officer looked at Yoshio Shinozuka seriously, "We Now how to do?"
Yoshio Shinozuka took a few deep breaths and forced himself to calm down.
After thinking for two minutes, Yoshio Shinozuka said: "Immediately send a message to Tojo Ichiro and tell him that the Jinsui Army has moved towards his back, and ask him to slow down the encirclement and suppression of the 18th Group Army and free up his hands to deal with it. Let’s join the Jin-Sui Army.”
The staff officer said: "General, General Tojo Ichiro will probably face front and rear attacks from the Jinsui Army and the 18th Group Army..."
Before the staff officer finished speaking, Lao Yan interrupted: "So what if we attack from the front and back? Tojo Ichiro has enough troops to deal with the clowns of the Jinsui Army. Just divide one or two divisions at will, which is enough." They are looking for teeth all over the ground, running around wherever they come!"
"That's true, that's true." The staff officer nodded. In the past, the 5th Division defeated more than 200,000 Jinsui Army with only half a division, and more than 200,000 people fled in panic, not daring to fight.
At present, Ichiro Tojo's army can easily deploy one or two divisions, which will definitely be more than enough to deal with the Jinsui Army.
…
"General, this is an urgent telegram from the First Army Headquarters." A staff officer hurried over and handed the newly arrived telegram to Tojo Ichiro.
urgent telegram?
When Tojo Ichiro heard this, he couldn't help but feel relieved. It couldn't be that Yoshio Shinozuka didn't do a good job as a logistics officer, and there must be something wrong with the logistics supply.
After grabbing the emergency cable and taking a look, Tojo Ichiro's worries instantly dissipated.
Shinozuka Yoshio said in the emergency message that the reckless people of the Jinsui Army suddenly moved quickly towards Tojo Ichiro's back. Shinozuka Yoshio suggested that Tojo Ichiro free up some troops to deal with the Jinsui Army.
"Miyano, please take a look at this urgent telegram." Tojo Ichiro did not make a hasty decision this time, but handed the urgent telegram to Miyano Michichi.
Miyano Michichi frowned as soon as he received the emergency call and read it: "General, this is not a good sign."
"How?" Tojo Ichiro asked.
"Lao Yan is a suspicious person. No matter what happens, his first reaction is to preserve his strength as much as possible. But now, he has let his Jinsui Army rush towards us. I'm afraid..." Miyano said A bad tone.
"You mean, Lao Yan saw the dawn and hope of victory, so he gave it a try and touched the stone with an egg?" Tojo Ichiro pondered.
"Now, the only chance the Chinese have to win, the only chance to make a comeback, is to attack our army's logistics supply." Miyano Michichi said decisively, "I think if the Chinese people want to attack our army's logistics supply, That’s why Yan Laoxi has eaten the leopard’s guts now.”
"Hasn't Yoshio Shinozuka personally checked and followed up? Could it be that..." Tojo Ichiro began to get nervous.
The annihilation of the aviation force and mechanized force gave Tojo Ichiro a taste of the power of the 18th Army's strategic master.
Even if Shinozuka Yoshio personally checks and follows up, I'm afraid...if he can't prevent it, it's no joke if the logistics supply of this army is cut off.
"General, I have a suggestion." Miyano Michichi looked at Tojo Ichiro, "But I know you probably won't accept it."
"What suggestions?" Tojo Ichiro asked.
"That means we will retreat immediately while our army's logistics supply is still intact." Miyano Michichi said.
"What, we will withdraw immediately?" When Tojo Ichiro heard this, it was naturally impossible to accept it.
They brought a huge army to encircle and suppress the 18th Group Army with great momentum. So far, Tubal Road has not destroyed anything. They first lost all their own aviation units and mechanized units.
But now, not only has the shame not been washed away, but the army has to withdraw. In this case, where will the imperial army's face remain? !
When the time comes, Tojo Ichiro will not be able to bear the pressure from the military.
"General, although our army's aircraft and mechanized troops have been lost, the main force is still there." Miyano Michichi said, "If you can bring the main force back, it is better than having the logistics supply cut off and the entire army being annihilated. That will be infamy for thousands of years."
"Miyano-kun, please don't be alarmist!" A staff officer next to Tojo Ichiro couldn't help but interrupt:
"The logistics supply of the army is personally monitored by the First Army Headquarters. This time, the Chinese will never stand a chance."
"That's right, Miyano-kun, we can't scare ourselves at this time."
"Our army came out to encircle and suppress the 18th Group Army. We suffered two defeats and then went back in despair. I'm afraid we won't be able to hold our head high again."
"Miyano-kun, you are messing up your own position."
…
When Miyano Michio faced the refutation of a staff officer, he looked serious: "Everyone, I also hope that I feel wrong and that I am sensitive. However, you have all witnessed with your own eyes how powerful the strategic masters of the 18th Group Army are. You all have witnessed it with your own eyes. Who can 100% guarantee that the First Army Headquarters will be able to protect the logistics? In other words, who of you can pat your chest and say that you are his opponent."
Facing Miyano Michichi's words, the staff still refuted:
"Miyano-kun, yes, I am afraid that none of us can match the strategic master of the 18th Army, but wisdom can be superimposed. There is a saying in China that three stooges are better than Zhuge Liang. With the wisdom of so many of us, is it possible? Still can’t defeat him?”
"That's right, no matter how powerful the strategist of the Eighteenth Group Army is, he is still a human being. He will make mistakes and make omissions. Don't be as ambitious as others and don't be presumptuous yourself!"
"Our aviation and mechanized forces were completely wiped out. We can't bear to go back in despair."
…
Faced with the refutation of the staff, Miyano Michichi said: "Wisdom can be superimposed, so let me ask you, how confident are you now that you are facing the masters of the 18th Army?"
As soon as Miyano Michichi said this, the objections from the staff became much smaller.
At the beginning, everyone was in high spirits.
As a result, the plane was killed and the mechanized troops were wiped out.
Now, even the clown of the Jinsui Army dares to step on his nose and face. This must be a secret arrangement by the strategic masters of the 18th Group Army.
It's ridiculous that they say that wisdom can be superimposed, but they know nothing about the secret arrangements of the 18th Army's strategic masters.
When Tojo Ichiro saw his staff being silenced by Miyano Michichi, his heart was extremely complicated.
Do we really want to withdraw our troops in such a dejected manner?
The army came out with great momentum, and everyone's eyes were watching.
After suffering two big losses, if you don't think of a way to avenge your shame, but withdraw your troops in despair, you will be swallowed up by spittle and saliva.
"Miyano, please send electricity to Yoshio Shinozuka and tell him your thoughts. I'll listen to Yoshio Shinozuka's opinion." No matter what, Ichiro Tojo still couldn't convince himself to withdraw.
At first I was too unwilling to accept it.
Secondly, it would be too ridiculous to retreat just because Miyano Michichi felt bad.
However, although this was ridiculous, Tojo Ichiro did not dare to be careless.
Previously, Miyano Michichi felt bad and suggested to Tojo Ichiro not to put all the planes on board, but Tojo Ichiro refused to listen, and the result was.
Who would have thought that the farmers of the Eighteenth Army had powerful anti-aircraft guns and shot down all the planes.
Now, Tojo Ichiro does not dare to easily veto Miyano Doichi because he feels bad.
If things go wrong, if Miyano Michichi is right, the army's logistics supply will be cut off and the entire army will be annihilated. Tojo Ichiro will become the biggest shame and laughing stock of the Imperial Army since the war began!
"Okay." Miyano Michichi did not hesitate and immediately called back Yoshio Shinozuka himself.
Taiyuan First Army Headquarters
"General, this is Miyano-kun's reply." A staff officer handed the newly arrived telegram to Yoshio Shinozuka.
Yoshio Shinozuka took it, looked at it, and slapped the table: "Baga, Miyano Michichi is trying to deceive the military's morale. The nearly 200,000-strong army has suffered two losses. Instead of avenging shame, he wants to withdraw his troops and lose his palace." Ye Dao can figure it out!"
"General, Miyano Michichi is mainly worried that the headquarters cannot maintain the logistics supply of the army, so..." the staff officer did not finish what he said.
Shinozuka Yoshio interrupted immediately: "That's why, I have personally supervised and verified the logistics supply. There are absolutely no problems in every link. Miyano Michichi is deceiving the military and disrupting Tojo Ichiro's morale!"
Before, Yoshio Shinozuka was not absolutely sure.
Now, he has personally checked every link several times, and every link has been carefully considered. The Chinese people are determined not to have any chance this time, so he is more confident now than ever.
Even if the strategist of the Eighteenth Group Army was a god, he would not be able to attack the logistics, absolutely impossible!
"Then should we withdraw Miyano Michichi and prevent him from staying with Tojo Ichiro?" the staff officer asked.
"Send electricity to Tojo Ichiro and tell him that as long as I am here, there will be no problems with his logistics supply. The army suffered two losses. As the military commander, he should find a way to avenge his shame instead of acting out of suspicion. Get into trouble!" Yoshio Shinozuka said, "As for Miyano Michichi, tell him to stop talking and shut up!"
"Ha Yi." The staff officer hurried over.
"General, the First Army Headquarters has called back." The staff officer handed the newly arrived telegram to Tojo Ichiro.
After Ichiro Tojo read this telegram, his complicated emotions faded a lot, and his shaken mentality instantly became stable.
Yes, General Shinozuka Yoshio personally supervises the logistics supply. Every link is watched by members of the Imperial Army. The guards inside and outside are impregnable. Under such circumstances, I should trust Shinozuka Yoshio no matter what.
It's not just because Miyano Michichi feels bad about anything he says, he will throw himself into chaos.
"General, what did General Shinozuka say in the telegram?" Miyano Michichi asked when he saw Tojo Ichiro's expression suddenly became more stable.
"Miyano-kun, our army's logistics is very important. Now go to the logistics department to make statistics on our army's ammunition and food surplus, and then report it to me." Tojo Ichiro tactfully sent Miyano Michichi to be the logistics minister. .
"Okay, General." Miyano Michichi, as the major general's chief of staff, is also a smart man. How could he not understand the meaning of Tojo Ichiro's words.
General Yoshio Shinozuka must have scolded Miyano Michichi in the telegram, and General Yoshio Shinozuka must have given confidence to Ichiro Tojo. Therefore, Ichiro Tojo will not withdraw his troops and will continue to fight.
Tojo Ichiro gave him Miyano Michou a few points of thin noodles, but he was just asking him to do some logistics statistics, not directly driving him away.
As soon as Miyano Michichi left, Tojo Ichiro seemed to regain his confidence in an instant. He looked at his staff and said: "Everyone, if the Eighteenth Group Army and the Jinsui Army want to make a comeback, the only chance is to attack our army's logistics supply. We Now I can assure you that there will definitely be no problems with our logistics supply. Now, what we have to discuss is how to effectively continue to encircle and suppress the 18th Group Army, while also freeing up our hands to resist the Jinsui Army."
Seeing Ichiro Tojo regaining confidence, Ichigan's staff quickly recovered from the shock they had received from Miyano Michichi and began active discussions.
Soon, a new strategy was discussed, which was to send two divisions to strike with a thunderous blow to break the morale of the Jinsui Army as quickly as possible. If the Jinsui Army could be wiped out, it would be wiped out. If it could not be wiped out, it would be temporarily expelled. After the 18th Group Army is completely wiped out, we will go back and clean up the remnants of the Jinsui Army.
The army on this side of the mountain seizes the time to complete the cutting of the mountain, and then mobilizes superior forces to cut the area into dozens of small parts for a brutal sweep, killing all the 18th Group Army in one fell swoop, without letting anyone slip through the net.
The strategy was quickly decided, and the two Japanese divisions separated from the main force and headed towards the Jinsui Army.
The army of the mountain speeds up its cutting of the mountain.
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