It is precisely because of the special position of the first police group that makes Zhang Tianhai so nervous.
As a human being, you still have to learn to see your position clearly. This is the way to survive.
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The camera turns to the Japanese army.
Matsuura Junrokuro, who was already inspecting the troops in the dilapidated Jiujiang County, received a telegram from the commander of the Eleventh Army, Okamura Neiji.
"Your Excellency, the division commander, Commander Okamura Neiji has an urgent telegram. Please read the instructions!" A Japanese lieutenant ran to the division commander Junrokuro Matsuura and reported.
Matsuura Junrokuro took the telegram directly without thinking, then opened it and read it carefully.
I saw that this was not a very official order. On the contrary, it was a very kind thing in terms of tone and wording——
"Matsuura-kun, now that Jiujiang has fallen, the empire has not achieved long-term success in the battle against Hankou. You should continue to encourage yourself and continue to lead the elite divisions of the empire to make contributions on the front line. In order to quickly achieve the results of the battle against China , I must now issue a combat order to you in the name of the commander. The mission of your department is to expel the Chinese Army on both sides of the Nanxun Railway and gain control of the Nanxun Railway to ensure the safety of the two wings of our main force. Chapter 1 Order of Lieutenant General Okamura Neiji, Commander of the Eleventh Army."
After closing the telegram, Matsuura Junrokuro closed his eyes and said softly: "With this order from the commander, it seems that there is another big operation... Nanxun Railway, Nanxun Railway..."
Not long after, Matsuura Junrokuro finally opened his eyes. He ordered in a deep voice: "I am sending you an order. Except for those with combat missions, all officers of the 106th Division and above will immediately gather together in case of emergency." The meeting is about to begin!! I want to see their people within half an hour!"
"Hai!!"
After ordering the officers to gather, Matsuura Junrokuro walked to the map, looked at the map and said: "Right now, around our division, there are still many Chinese Army units with defeated troops, as well as the Central Army of China Army that have never experienced combat. Elites, now that the main force of our division is about to go on an expedition, Jiujiang County will inevitably fall into a state of weak military strength... Gentlemen, what suggestions do you have?"
"Your Excellency, Division Commander, in your humble opinion, you can send a capable force to launch a round of raids around Lushan." The one who spoke was the captain of the Japanese 123rd Regiment, Colonel Kijima Kasakio.
"I also agree with Kijima-kun's suggestion. However, this unit must not be composed of troops from our 106th Division." Keiichi Aoki, the commander of the 136th Brigade, said, and he is also Kijima. The immediate superior of Kashuo Xiong said, "Our troops have experienced fierce battles several times since they entered the Madang battlefield, resulting in heavy casualties. They have never returned to the state before the war. At this time, our troops are about to set off for the Nanxun Railway, and we are no longer allowed to have too many The troops are trapped in the rear battle."
As soon as Aoki Keiichi finished speaking, Yamachitan, the commander of the 111th Brigade, continued: "Your Excellency, division commander, I also think that Aoki-kun's words are reasonable, and the organization of our brigade has also not yet been restored. Status. The expedition to the Nanxun Railway is a lonely and in-depth battle. In order to ensure the successful completion of the combat mission, we must gather our troops together and smash the China Army's defense like a giant iron fist!"
Seeing that the two brigade commanders under his command had said this, Matsuura Junrokuro was already interested, but out of caution, he still asked the commander of the cavalry regiment, Colonel Jun Fukuro, and the commander of the field artillery regiment, Uga. Wu Dazuo’s opinion: “You two, what do you think?”
The commander of the 106th Cavalry Regiment, Fubo Jun, and the commander of the 106th Field Artillery Regiment, Colonel Ugatake, looked at each other, and then said: "I don't have any objections in terms of rank. As long as the division commander gives an order, the artillery The (Cavalry) Wing has absolutely no problem with that!”
Seeing the people in front of him, Matsuura Junrokuro nodded and said: "Yoshi, let's make this decision! Someone, please call His Excellency General Okamura Neiji immediately in the name of the division and inform him of our current situation!"
"Hai!" a Japanese second lieutenant next to him said.
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Soon, a telegram was sent directly from the headquarters of the 106th Division to the headquarters of the 11th Army.
"Your Excellency, Commander, the commander of the 106th Division, Lieutenant General Matsuura Junrokuro, has an urgent message!" A Japanese combat staff officer ran to Okamura Neiji and reported.
"Bring it here." Okamura Neji said in a deep voice.
After opening the telegram, Okamura Neiji read it carefully, then walked to the map and said: "The combat troops near Jiujiang are almost mobilized. If all the 106th Division is dispatched, Jiujiang To defend the county town, let the headquarters send a guard brigade there!"
"Your Excellency, Commander, according to the information from the Special High School Division, there are still some elite units of the Chinese Army around Jiujiang. For example, the First Regiment directly under the Third Theater Zone, which previously caused great losses to Lieutenant General Kenji Doihara, has now been Change the designation to the 1st Guard Regiment of the 9th Theater." A major general next to him said, who seemed to be the chief of staff of the 11th Army.
"Chief of Staff, are you stupid? Our strategic goal is Wuhan, not just a regiment-level unit of the China Army. Such a regiment-level unit is not worthy of our attention! Our goal is to conquer the entire China !" Okamura Neiji reprimanded the chief of staff. What he meant was that as his chief of staff, he must have a comprehensive awareness. As long as he wins the war on the big side, the small side is not a concern.
Obviously, in the eyes of a general at the level of Okamura Neiji, a small unit like Zhang Tianhai, the 1st Guard Regiment of the Ninth Theater Zone, with only a few thousand soldiers, is not worthy of his attention at all.
Also, if too much energy is invested in such a small force, it will seriously delay the military process of capturing Wuhan.
Don't forget, the mission given to them by Emperor Hirohito is to capture Wuhan as soon as possible in order to win a complete victory in the war against China!
"Hai! I understand my humble position!" The chief of staff lowered his head after being scolded, as if he was embarrassed.
"Chief of Staff, I also know that there are not many people who can make this guy Kenji Doihara suffer. This army is definitely not a simple Chinese army. If we invest a brigade of troops to deal with them, it will be The gains outweigh the losses. Our next battle will be related to whether the empire can quickly win the war against China. Compared with the entire territory of China, a mere regiment is nothing. No matter how strong their combat effectiveness is, they are not afraid. When we come back and crush them with the force of a brigade, all problems will be solved. This is not a big problem at all." Perhaps because he felt that the tone of his words was a little too strong, Okamura Neiji said with ten points He explained in a calm tone.
"Hai! I understand! It's my fault!" The chief of staff also openly admitted his shortcomings.
"Next, we should think about what preparations we should make." Okamura Neji said meaningfully.
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PS: This is the second update from last night. It was too late last night and I was too sleepy, so I fell asleep.
