Faced with Tojo Ichiro's accelerated cutting of the mountains, the 18th Army adopted the old tactics.
That is, special forces and guerrilla elites cooperate with each other to block the enemy as much as possible and consume the enemy's ammunition.
This time, Tojo Ichiro had no planes. Faced with the tactics of the Eighteenth Army, the Japanese traitors suffered heavy losses. They carried out retaliatory bombings and counterattacks many times. In anger, the Japanese traitors consumed ammunition very quickly. consumption.
The 18th Group Army even sent troops to ambush the enemy from a high position in a dangerous position, and achieved considerable results.
Every time Tojo Ichiro's army occupied a mountain, they had to pay a bloody price.
"General, this is the damage report from the past few days." A staff officer handed the damage report to Tojo Ichiro.
Tojo Ichiro took it and took a look. Although he had expected that the loss would be big, he still felt a little hurt when he looked at the damage inside.
In three days, casualties reached almost a brigade.
Although most of the casualties were from the Imperial Alliance Army, they were also real casualties.
"What about the ammunition consumption?" Tojo Ichiro asked.
"It consumes about one-tenth," the staff officer replied.
"Order the troops to speed up the progress, don't worry about ammunition consumption, and complete the cutting of the mountain as soon as possible." Tojo Ichiro said.
"General, make progress as soon as possible, the number of casualties may be higher." said the staff officer.
Tojo Ichiro said, "The military department only gave us one month. We are tight on time."
"General, one month is only time to return the Kwantung Army aircraft. Now that the aircraft are gone, we..." the staff officer did not finish his words.
Tojo Ichiro interrupted angrily: "Baga, carry out the order."
Now, when he mentions the Kwantung Army's aircraft, Tojo Ichiro feels as if the scar of shame has been severely uncovered in his heart, and this has become a taboo for him.
"Ha Yi." The staff officer said nothing more and went to deliver the order.
Next, Tojo Ichiro's army accelerated its progress again, and fought more frequently with the 18th Group Army. In order to advance faster, it even used mortar covering bombing many times.
While Tojo Ichiro's army was advancing intensively in the mountains, a firefight began on Hirosakugi's side.
Facing the attack of two divisions sent by Ichiro Tojo, Hiroshi naturally would not foolishly confront the two Japanese divisions head-on, but instead used the guerrilla tactics of the 18th Army.
Bo Zuoyi detached part of his troops and broke them into pieces to deal with the Japanese guerrillas of the two divisions.
Most of the other troops bypassed the two Japanese divisions and continued to move towards Ichiro Tojo.
The information was quickly passed to Yoshio Shinozuka.
"General, this is the latest information that the intelligence officers have just found out." A staff officer handed the newly arrived information to Yoshio Shinozuka.
Yoshio Shinozuka is very tired now. He has to inspect the logistics supply every day.
After receiving the information from the staff, Yoshio Shinozuka paused after reading it: "Is the information accurate?"
The intelligence was about the Jinsui Army. The Jinsui Army was facing the attack of two divisions of Tojo Ichiro. Hirosakuyi only sent some troops to deal with it using guerrilla tactics, while most of the troops bypassed the two divisions and continued. He ran behind Tojo Ichiro.
This puzzled Yoshio Shinozuka. Guerrilla warfare was the specialty of the 18th Army. How could the Jinsui Army know this tactic?
Furthermore, most of the Jinsui Army's troops continued to move towards Tojo Ichiro's back. Did the Jinsui Army really think that eggs could break stones?
Although Tojo Ichiro's army is seizing the time to cut through the mountains, facing the main force of the Jinsui Army approaching, Tojo Ichiro can detach a division to fight back at any time!
The staff officer replied: "The information is accurate and the intelligence department has repeatedly verified it."
"Guerrilla warfare is the specialty of the 18th Group Army. How could the Jinsui Army use this tactic?" Yoshio Shinozuka questioned.
"The intelligence department judged that the 18th Army may have sent guerrilla experts to serve as consultants to the Shanxi-Sui Army." The staff judge said, "After all, the Bo Zuoyi of the Jin-Sui Army was close to the 18th Army, and the Anti-Japanese War At the beginning, Bo Zuoyi took the initiative to send guns and ammunition to the Eighteenth Group Army. At present, the Shanxi-Sui Army and the Eighteenth Group Army have to cooperate, and it makes sense for the Eighteenth Group Army to send guerrilla experts to assist Bo Zuoyi. .”
"Baga!" Yoshio Shinozuka heard this, obviously not doubting that Hiroshi and the Eighteenth Army were indeed close. The Jinsui Army's army knew guerrilla warfare. Without the guerrilla experts of the Eighteenth Army Help, it is impossible for the Jinsui Army to deal with the two divisions.
"General, the main force of the Jinsui Army bypassed Tojo Ichiro's two divisions and continued to move towards Tojo Ichiro's back. We have to guard against it." The staff officer said solemnly, "The Jinsui Army is actually not worth it. By the way, even if their troops are doubled, they still won’t be able to threaten General Tojo Ichiro, I just feel very bad.”
"I know what you mean. You think that the main action of the Jinsui Army must be arranged by the strategic masters of the 18th Group Army. There is a big conspiracy in this." Shinozuka Yoshio said, "And now, the 18th Group Army and Jin If the Sui Army wants to make a comeback, the only chance is to cut off our logistical supply to Ichiro Tojo's army. I personally inspect this logistics supply every day, and there is no problem in every link. As long as our logistical supply to Ichiro Tojo's army continues, the first The Eighteenth Group Army and the Shanxi-Sui Army will not have a chance to make a comeback."
"General, then the main force of the Jinsui Army is leaning towards Tojo Ichiro's army. Should we send a message to Tojo Ichiro to inform him?" the staff officer asked.
"Of course." Shinozuka Yoshio said, "Immediately send electricity to Tojo Ichiro and tell his two divisions to stop playing guerrillas with the Jinsui Army and seize the time to turn around and pursue the main force of the Jinsui Army."
"Ha Yi!" the staff officer responded and went immediately.
"idiot"! The staff officer left, and Yoshio Shinozuka slammed his fist on the table, "I want to see what kind of conspiracy the strategist of the 18th Army has up to!"
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"General, there 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 become nervous immediately?
What he is most worried about now is that Yoshio Shinozuka cannot be a logistics officer.
The army is now speeding up to cut through the mountains and consumes a lot of ammunition. There cannot be any mistakes in this logistics.
After receiving the emergency call, Tojo Ichiro felt relieved.
It was because he was sensitive. It was not that there was a problem on Shinozuka Yoshio's side, but that Shinozuka Yoshio's intelligence system provided new information about the Jinsui Army.
Shinozuka Yoshio said in the intelligence that Hirosakugi's large force bypassed Tojo Ichiro's two divisions and continued to move towards Tojo Ichiro's back.
"Baga, this damn Jinsui Army, what do they want to do!" When Tojo Ichiro heard this, he felt like he was being provoked.
The main force of the Jinsui Army bypassed the two divisions and continued to run towards the back of the army. Was it trying to swat flies on the tiger's head? Or is it the rabbit teasing the eagle?
"General, don't be angry, just transfer those two divisions over immediately and let them pursue the Jinsui Army." The staff officer said lightly, "Or just let these two divisions come back and act as rear guards behind us. The main force of his Bo Yi approach and see how he responds."
"Yeah." Tojo Ichiro agreed. Whether the two divisions turned around to pursue Hiroshii, or returned to the rear to act as a defender, it was a good suggestion.
After pondering for a moment, Tojo Ichiro said: "Give the two divisions power and ask them to turn around and pursue the main force of the Jinsui Army. Ignore the shrimp soldiers and crab generals that are pestering them."
"Hayi." The staff officer went to generate electricity.
Tojo Ichiro continued to sit in command and command the army to continue cutting into the mountains.
Now, the reaction of the Eighteenth Group Army is getting louder and louder. It is obvious that the Eighteenth Group Army also knows that the knife is getting closer and closer to their necks. This proves the correctness and necessity of speeding up the cutting of the mountain.
"Two division commanders, General Tojo sent an urgent telegram." A staff officer handed the newly arrived telegram to the two division commanders.
The two division commanders received the emergency telegram and read it, and they were both astonished.
"Baga, no wonder we feel that the Jinsui Army in front of us does not look like the Jinsui Army, but like the 18th Army. It turns out that they are using the guerrilla tactics of the 18th Army to delay us."
The two division commanders did not hesitate and immediately ordered the troops to turn around. They no longer paid attention to the small group of Jinsui Army in front of them, but hurriedly chased the main force of the Jinsui Army.
But it backfired.
As soon as the two Japanese divisions moved, the Jinsui Army troops chased after them.
On the way forward of the division, the bridges that could be destroyed were destroyed, and the roads that could be destroyed were also destroyed. In addition, it rained heavily and the roads were muddy. The pace of the two divisions was hampered.
The two divisions were unable to pursue Hiroshi's main force, and Hiroshi's main force smoothly approached Tojo Ichiro's back.
The information was passed to Ichiro Tojo, who jumped hard: "Baga, it seems that the main force of the Jinsui Army really wants to die in my hands, I will help them."
"General, we have completed three-quarters of the cutting of the mountain. Do we need to stop at this time?" a staff officer asked Tojo Ichiro.
Although the Jinsui Army is defeated, the strength in front of them is still six figures. To deal with these six figures of Jinsui Army, at least one division must be separated again.
The two divisions were unable to return outside, and another division was divided to deal with the main force of the Jinsui Army. Then there was only one division in the mountains.
Relying on one division may not be able to maintain the current progress.
"We can't let this group of young people from the Jinsui Army really attack my back." Tojo Ichiro gritted his teeth and said, "Pass my order and let him immediately..."
Tojo Ichiro must immediately mobilize one division and three divisions of the Imperial Alliance Army to come out of the mountains and prepare to resist the main force of the Jinsui Army.
At this time, Miyano Michichi came over.
"Miyano-kun, what's wrong with you?" Tojo Ichiro actually didn't want to see Miyano Doichi.
The appearance of Miyano Michichi made him feel that something bad was going to happen.
"General, our army has consumed a lot of ammunition in the past few days, and now only 10% of the ammunition is left in the logistics department." Miyano Michichi reported.
"Why are you using it so fast? Didn't there still be 30% left yesterday?" Tojo Ichiro paused.
"Twenty percent of the ammunition has just been distributed to the troops, so only 10% is left in logistics." Miyano Michichi explained.
"That's it." Tojo Ichiro paused and said, "You should urge Yoshio Shinozuka immediately and ask him to send us ammunition right away."
"I have communicated with the headquarters. New ammunition is being shipped and will be shipped soon." Miyano Michichi replied.
"Yes." Tojo Ichiro nodded and looked at Miyano Doichi, "Now logistics supply is the top priority of our army, and we cannot make any mistakes. Miyano-kun, do you understand what I mean?"
"General, don't worry, I will fulfill my duties." Miyano nodded.
"Go ahead." Tojo Ichiro sent Miyano Michichi away. He did not change his order and continued to draw troops from the mountains.
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Eighteenth Army Headquarters
"Lao Peng, the intelligence officer just sent the news that Hiroshi's army has moved behind Ichiro Tojo." The chief of general staff came over and said to the deputy commander, "The Japs in the mountains are also sending troops. Obviously It is to deal with Bo Zuoyi's army, and the pressure on my troops in the mountains has been reduced a lot."
These days, although the Eighteenth Group Army uses special forces and guerrilla elites to deal with the Japanese, and the Japanese have no more planes, the troops still suffer a lot of losses.
Now, another division of Japanese soldiers is about to be transferred, and the most exciting part of this battle is about to come.
"According to judgment, Ichiro Tojo's army should have about 20 to 30% of the ammunition left." The deputy commander said, "Ichiro Tojo wants to draw troops to deal with the main force of Bozuo Yi, so we should work harder and keep some. enemy."
What the deputy commander-in-chief meant by leaving the enemy behind was to allow the troops below to counterattack immediately.
This increases the pressure on the enemy to draw troops. In this way, if the enemy wants to draw troops successfully, they must increase their firepower.
In this way, the enemy's ammunition can be consumed more effectively.
"Yes." The chief of general staff nodded, "I have already given instructions to the troops below."
"At this time, Yoshio Shinozuka should be preparing ammunition supplies for Ichiro Tojo." the deputy commander asked.
"Lao Peng, I have given orders to Taiyuan. The arms from the Taiyuan Arsenal will either explode at Taiyuan Station or explode when unloading the trucks." The Chief of General Staff replied, "Other supply points and military commanders have also begun to take action. In short, not a single bullet will be delivered to Tojo Ichiro smoothly."
"Yeah." The deputy commander hummed, his expression filled with great expectations.
According to the intelligence, Yoshio Shinozuka personally supervised every link. Not only were Japanese soldiers personally guarding it, but there were even military dogs on guard. Yoshio Shinozuka's defense was airtight.
However, the static electricity technique does not require someone to sneak in with explosives, nor does it require someone to risk their lives to forcefully attack.
Just rub your hands and feet a little when transporting munitions. If enough static electricity accumulates, the munitions will detonate.
By then, ammunition and weapons were exploding and blooming everywhere, but Yoshio Shinozuka had no idea what was going on.
The order from the headquarters was passed on, and the corresponding troops of the 18th Army immediately began to counterattack.
Faced with this situation, Tojo Ichiro's reaction was as expected by the deputy commander-in-chief. Tojo Ichiro asked the Japanese traitors to increase their firepower output, and tried their best to resist the counterattack of the 18th Army, but they still had to forcibly withdraw the troops from the mountains. To deal with the main force of Bo Yi.
"Commander Bo, according to intelligence, Tojo Ichiro is drawing troops from the mountains, and the 18th Army is preparing for a counterattack, but they have failed to prevent the Japanese from drawing troops." The staff officer came over and reported to Hirosaku Yihui, "It is expected that A Japanese division and three divisions of the Imperial Army will be deployed to deal with us."
"Yeah." Bo Zuoyi just hummed.
"Commander Bo, how on earth are our troops going to fight this battle?" Someone still couldn't help but asked in front of Bo Zuoyi, "There are two Japanese divisions behind us. Although we are temporarily blocked, it is impossible to absolutely Hold them back, and now Dashan has mobilized another Japanese division of Japanese soldiers. Then we may have to face the attack of three Japanese Japanese divisions, how will we fight?"
"That's right, Commander Bo. A Japanese division is attacking from the front. It's hard for our army to resist. What's more, there are three Japanese divisions attacking us from the front and back."
"Everyone, please be patient." Faced with the concerns of his staff, Bo Zuoyi remained calm and said, "We'll just wait for the good news."
Only a handful of people knew about this move to attack Yoshio Shinozuka's supply of ammunition to Ichiro Tojo, and until now, Hirosaki had not revealed it to the officers around him.
The worries of the military officers and staff are all justifiable.
As the commander-in-chief, Bo Zuoyi is where the military's morale lies.
He had to show his men that this battle could be won.
"Commander Bo, what good news are you waiting for?" the staff officers asked.
"Wait for the fighter plane." Bo Zuoyi said.
"What fighter plane?"
"A fighter plane capable of severely damaging the Japanese army."
"Where are the fighter planes that can severely damage the Japanese?"
"soon."
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