"Nani?"
It was already two days later when Shinozuka Yoshio received the news that the Li County was defeated, the Nishida Alliance suffered heavy losses, and the alliance flag was captured.
"Why are you reporting now!"
Shinozuka Yoshio broke through the defense again,
Once again, he drew his katana and chopped wildly.
In June, the Shandao Alliance flag was seized, and although the matter was suppressed, the fury of Tianlu and the base camp was not just a few words, but a huge pressure.
From top to bottom, it's suffocating.
Thanks to the dissatisfaction in the base camp, Tada Jun passively resisted most of the battle, so Yoshio Shinozuka faced very little pressure.
But we can’t do it again!
This is the glory of the Locust Army, the coalition flag!
Not a rag.
"who is it?"
After the destruction, Yoshio Shinozuka regained his composure and asked who the culprit was.
"Independence Group!"
"The commander is Li Yunlong!"
"It was this person who personally led the attack on the camp of the flag protection team at the Xitian Alliance Headquarters and stole the alliance flag."
The staff officer replied.
"Li Yunlong!"
Yoshio Shinozuka suddenly stood up again.
He had heard this name many times, and every time, the Locust Army suffered a big loss.
"You said that Li Yunlong led a small group of troops and went straight to the headquarters of the Xitian Alliance and stole the alliance flag?"
Yoshio Shinozuka discovered something was wrong in the staff report.
Since the Xitian Regiment was chasing the Independent Regiment on the plain west of Li County the day before yesterday, the Regiment Headquarters also followed the artillery battalion to direct the attack. For the sake of safety, the flag guard team chose to stay in the military camp.
So,
How did Li Yunlong know that the flag guard team was not following the coalition headquarters?
besides,
How did Li Yunlong know the location of the alliance flag?
Even the flag guard team had no time to burn the alliance flag!
In order to avoid being stolen, even within the wing headquarters, only the chief of staff, deputy wing captain, wing captain and other officers, as well as the flag guard team captain, deputy captain, etc. know the specific location.
"Hi!"
The staff officer lowered his head and answered.
"There's a spy!"
"And he obtained the alliance flag position within the Locust Army or through other channels."
Yoshio Shinozuka frowned.
It’s not scary whether the enemy is strong, but the most terrifying thing is when someone on your side surrenders to the enemy.
"Um?"
Suppressing his inner vigilance, Yoshio Shinozuka continued to read the battle report.
When he saw the detailed description of the artillery battle, he frowned deeply again.
"82 mortar with a range of five kilometers?"
Yoshio Shinozuka's eyes widened.
"Hi."
The staff officer replied:
"According to the report of the West Field Wing, after the war, they launched an investigation into the enemy's artillery positions. From the remaining mortar shell loading casings, we can know that the enemy's 82 mortars that bombarded the artillery brigade position were about five kilometers away from the artillery brigade. Straight line distance."
"Furthermore, from the analysis of on-site traces, the enemy's 82-caliber mortar is not large in size."
"this··"
A drop of cold sweat dripped from Shinozuka Yoshio's forehead.
five kilometers,
The highly maneuverable 82 mortar!
As a commander who directly commanded the First Army and had many encounters with the Tubal Army, he knew only too well how great a threat it would be once the Eighth Route Army obtained such mortars.
This is simply a magic weapon for mountain warfare.
"in addition."
The staff officer glanced at his commander, paused, and continued to report the news:
"According to reports from the Westfield Wing, it is suspected that the 60th mortar of the Independent Regiment has also been upgraded to a new model, with a range of more than 2,500 meters."
"It's also very maneuverable."
"besides,"
The staff officer glanced at the cold sweat on his commander's forehead again and said:
"It is suspected that the enemy is equipped with a large number of walkie-talkies for artillery calibration. Otherwise, it would be impossible to hit the Xitian Wing Artillery Brigade position so accurately."
After saying that, the staff officer actually stood at attention, mentally prepared to face the violent storm.
But contrary to his expectations, Yoshio Shinozuka was not furious. Instead, after being silent for a while, he said calmly:
"It seems that the guy standing behind Tubal Road has very strong technical skills!"
As a lieutenant general and commander of the First Army, Yoshio Shinozuka commanded more than 70,000 Japanese troops, so he naturally had a certain technical vision.
In his opinion,
Five kilometers of 82 mortars,
light enough,
The accuracy is also very good,
With the capabilities of the Locust Army Empire, it can also be researched, just lengthen the barrel and lengthen the charge, but it is just high cost and difficult to manufacture.
But Yoshio Shinozuka belongs to this era after all.
He believes that the five-kilometer range 82 mortar equipped by the independent regiment at this time, no matter how ultra-light, will not be less than 120 kilograms.
The mobility is similar to that of the Type 92 infantry gun.
No matter how hard he thought about it, he would never have thought that there was an 82 mortar in the world that weighed less than forty kilograms, had a range of more than five kilometers, and was even as accurate as the Krupp artillery of the last century.
"Hi."
The staff officer didn't know how to respond, so he could only cheer.
"Call the chief of staff and deputy chief of staff to come over."
Yoshio Shinozuka said to the staff officer.
The battle in Li County made Yoshio Shinozuka know one thing again - the Locust Army still seriously underestimated the strength of the supporters behind Tubal Road, and could actually provide 82 mortars with a range of five kilometers.
He needed more detailed intelligence before launching an attack.
Therefore, it is necessary to send senior military officers to investigate and obtain detailed information for analysis and verification.
as well as,
There may be imperial spies lurking in the Westfield Alliance.
Therefore, Yoshio Shinozuka decided to dispatch a joint investigation team of the chief of staff and deputy chief of staff. Considering the real-time nature of the investigation, the two chiefs of staff set off on the same day.
···
"Two thousand oceans!"
"Transporting five batches of supplies."
at the same time.
Yangquan.
The captain of the third squadron of the Yangquan Railway Brigade looked at the two hundred oceans of cash in front of him, then looked at the Republic of China man in front of him, and narrowed his eyes.
"right."
Shopkeeper Yao Ji, dressed as a businessman, was a little nervous.
The rotary printing presses in the newspaper industry are too large, and the ink and newsprint are also very heavy. Transporting them on underground transportation lines is too difficult and too slow.
The risk of being discovered by the Japanese is high.
The safest way is to transport by rail.
In order to make money, raise military expenses, and realize the so-called military depot plan in North China, the Japanese opened the Zhengtai Line to civilian transportation. Several passenger trains pass through it every day, and it has a certain freight capacity.
But these trains will be severely inspected by the Japanese.
Newspaper rotary printing presses, as well as ink and newsprint, are all restricted materials. Once discovered, the Japanese may confiscate them directly, so it is necessary to open up the enemy's joints.
After analysis, the Yangquan organization finally chose this new male superior.
This person has been repeatedly devalued, so he cannot be a bait for Utech, and he is also very greedy for money. Once he came to power, he made a lot of money, and some prohibited materials were released with money.
to this end.
Shopkeeper Yao Ji decided to contact him personally.
Two thousand oceans··
Ogami was weighing things in his mind.
There is no doubt that the person in front of me must be Tubalu!
But even if he catches this person, it will only be a reward from his superiors, and then he will be reinstated and become the captain of a frontline infantry squadron again, working for the locusts?
A few dozen yen per month?
Most of the items seized were worthless materials.
Then he died in that unknown trench on that unknown day, returning home with only a name and an urn containing his ashes that he didn't know if he had any ingredients.
or··
Take these two thousand oceans!
Two thousand oceans, it would take him several years to praise him as a squadron leader.
"I want two thousand five hundred oceans."
Ogami put away the two hundred oceans and said:
"I still need to check the supplies."
As long as it's not dangerous materials such as bombs, it doesn't matter, he can take care of it. But if it is raw materials for explosives, etc., then we cannot agree.
"make a deal."
Shopkeeper Yao Ji smiled slightly and spoke pure and fluent Japanese.
Problems that can be solved with money are not problems.
"Will we still have the opportunity to cooperate in the future?"
Shopkeeper Yao Ji once again took out 100 yuan and pushed it to O Shangzhi.
Now that the army has sufficient funds, with 3 million yuan per month, it can freely purchase supplies from the rear. It is important to maintain a transportation channel.
"As long as the ministry violates the locust army transportation ban and the price is reasonable, of course it is OK."
The man smiled and accepted the hundred oceans.
“Happy to work with!”
Shopkeeper Yao Ji raised the tea in his hand.
Tomoko Ogami also raised the tea in his hand.
"What happened to your army?"
Shopkeeper Yao Ji asked casually as he looked out the window at the Japs who were stepping up their patrols and vigilance.
"The Chief of Staff and the Deputy Chief of Staff of our First Army will pass through Yangquan tomorrow afternoon, so we are just strengthening our vigilance."
The first move was a three-hundred-yang meeting gift and a two-thousand-five-hundred-yang business deal. Although the person in front of him was from Tubalu, he did not think he was a rich man. For the sake of financial resources and future cooperation, Ogami revealed some information to show own strength.
"I see."
Shopkeeper Yao Ji's tone was calm, but his heart was in turmoil, and he almost cheered.
Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff of the Japanese First Army!
No,
Three million and ninety-five percent of the silver ocean passes through Yangquan every month!
That night,
After returning to Yaoji Soy Sauce Shop, shopkeeper Yaoji passed the newly obtained radio station and reported to the headquarters.
···
"Boss, good news."
Half an hour later, the deputy general staff rushed into the headquarters conference room excitedly.
at this time,
The boss and a few people are having a meeting to study the economic operations of the Jinan base area.
The economic battle plan for the southern Hebei base area is more difficult than expected. Even if it is conservatively estimated, five million yuan will be needed to reach the predetermined goal of the currency war - to clear out miscellaneous coins and restore the currency value in May.
Even, follow-up procedures will require investment of funds.
"Are we giving up a goal?"
“For example, a return to May’s currency value?”
"That way we only need to consume two million oceans."
It was suggested during the meeting.
In fact, eliminating all kinds of miscellaneous coins and unifying border coins can ease the economic situation and greatly enhance the financial strength of the southern Hebei base area, and it only requires 2 million oceans.
"Bringing back the currency value will not bring much benefit to the southern Hebei base area."
Another person also agreed,
He continued:
"Currency appreciation is indeed beneficial to the people. It can also directly enhance people's trust in the Jinan currency and establish the prestige of our border currency."
"But now that various currencies are generally depreciating, it would be good if they do not continue to depreciate."
(End of chapter)
