Due to the Japanese advance, the team was divided into small groups.
Moreover, these teams did not carry communication equipment, not only had no contact with each other, but also had no contact with the headquarters.
As a result, as soon as these advancing teams entered the base area, they were discovered by secret sentries from the Independent Regiment and the New Second Regiment.
Then they were all surrounded and suppressed by the nearby main force.
Basically, in just one day, the Independent Regiment and the New Second Regiment killed all the Japanese who infiltrated into the base area and obtained 1,000 tons of weapons and ammunition.
Three days later.
The Japanese agents outside the base area could not wait for the advance team for a long time, and realized that something had happened, so they returned to Taiyuan one after another.
Taiyuan.
First Army Headquarters, Yamamoto Kazuki's office.
"Nani?"
"Not even one of the advance teams came back?"
In the office, after listening to Kuwahara Ichiro's report, Yamamoto Kazuki suddenly stood up. His usually paralyzed and cold expression turned a little panicked at this time.
"Hi!"
Kuwahara Ichiro lowered his head.
Yamamoto Kazuki's eyes were gloomy, and his face was uncertain for a while.
Needless to say, the information must have been leaked again.
The 10 advance teams, whether they were selected for training or missions, were all conducted under top-secret conditions. How could the information be leaked?
and.
Each advancing team entered the Eighth Route Army base area, and the route and time were only recently determined. Even the commander of the First Army, Yoshio Iwamatsu, did not know.
Who leaked the information?
"idiot!"
Yamamoto, who couldn't think of a clue, could only curse bitterly.
Subsequently, Kazuki Yamamoto went to the commander's office and reported the matter to Yoshio Iwamatsu.
Chief of Staff Hanatani Masaru and Deputy Chief of Staff Masao Miyazaki were also there, and Kazuki Yamamoto was ridiculed by the two.
Although Iwamatsu Yoshio's expression did not fluctuate much, the look he looked at Yamamoto Kazuki showed a bit of disappointment and a hint of caution.
The intelligence leak this time is very strange, and Yamamoto Kazuki may not be able to escape the involvement.
However, Yoshio Iwamatsu didn't say much and asked Yamamoto Kazuki to thoroughly investigate the special agent team.
The mission of the advancing team was a complete failure, and all 200 elite officers and soldiers were shattered. It was all his responsibility, Yamamoto Kazuki, and Yamamoto Kazuki had no choice but to accept the order.
…
Beiping.
Iron Lion Alley.
North China Front Army Headquarters.
Senior officers of the North China Front Command, including Okamura Neiji, gathered in the front war room.
In the past, the war room contained maps of the five provinces of North China, but now, the war room contains maps of Southeast Asia.
Today, the Japanese Navy launched a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor in the United States, and the Army is about to launch an offensive in Southeast Asia.
Although Okamura Neiji is not in favor of this more radical strategy, this strategy is likely to draw Western powers such as the United States into the war.
But this is the decision of the headquarters and the cabinet, and Okamura Neji has no way to stop it.
Okamura Neiji was unsure. If the war in the Pacific and Southeast Asia went smoothly, it would be a great thing for the Japanese Empire.
Not only can it enhance the international status of the Japanese Empire, but it can also obtain massive combat supplies in Southeast Asia.
But on the other hand, if the war goes unfavorably, it is very likely that troops from the Kwantung Army, North China Front Army, etc. will be mobilized to support the Pacific and Southeast Asian battlefields.
This made the North China Front Army, which was already insufficient in strength, even worse.
Once the North China Front loses a few divisions, the Eighth Route Army will most likely launch a full-scale counterattack. Will the North China Front headquarters be able to withstand it?
"What do you think of the war in Southeast Asia?"
Okamura Neji looked at Tanabe Moritake, Arisu Seizo, and a group of combat staff and asked.
In addition to Tanabe Moritake and Arisu Seizo, the North China Front's combat staff has been replaced several times by Okamura Neiji.
Okamura Neiji even replaced the security personnel around him to guard against the senior Eighth Route Army agents lurking at the North China Front Army Headquarters.
"I believe that the locust army will win this battle in Southeast Asia."
No one spoke, Tanabe Moritake stood up and looked at the map and said.
"Oh?" Okamura Neji's expression changed and he asked, "Why does Tanabe-kun think so?"
Even Mo Seizan and a group of Japanese staff looked at Tanabe Moritake in surprise.
This time when the Japanese army attacked Southeast Asia, the enemy was not the weak Chinese Nationalist Army, but the Western army led by the US and British troops.
Everyone was unsure whether they could win or not.
Tanabe Moritake said:
"Although the enemies of the Locust Army this time are the US Army and the British Army, and their combat effectiveness is not weak, the US Army and the British Army in Southeast Asia are all miscellaneous forces."
"In this Southeast Asian offensive, the Locust Army dispatched 11 elite divisions, 2 flight groups, and 9 tank regiments, attached to the Navy's 2nd Fleet, Southern Expedition Fleet, and 11th Air Fleet, totaling 250,000 people, plus There are about 400,000 logistics support troops."
"Before the war, the Locust Army made a lot of preparations and sent a large number of spies and agents to sneak into Southeast Asia to collect intelligence."
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The Pacific Fleet and its Pearl Harbor were severely damaged, and the U.S. naval power in the Western Pacific has been basically wiped out by the Locust Army. "
Okamura Neji announced the contents of the telegram with a smile on his face:
"From now on, the Western Pacific and Southeast Asian waters will be ruled by the Imperial Navy!"
"The Empire of Japan is on board, His Majesty the Locust is on board!"
All the Japanese officers, including Tanabe Moritake and Arisu Seizo, immediately raised their hands and cheered.
If the beautiful country's Pacific Fleet was severely damaged, then there would basically be no big problem for the Japanese army to occupy Southeast Asia.
Because without the escort of the Pacific Fleet, the logistics supplies and reinforcements of the US and British forces would not be able to reach Southeast Asia.
This time the navy attacked Pearl Harbor, also gambling on the fate of the country.
Following the Sino-Japanese War, the Russo-Japanese War and the War of Aggression against China, the national destiny was once again blocked.
In the eyes of the Japanese, Americans are wealthy, and most wealthy people cherish their lives and are not the kind of people who like to fight to the death.
The Japanese are not very afraid of the United States.
So, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and opened Pandora's box!
"Yoshi!"
Okamura Neji shook his fist fiercely.
…
After the Japanese attack on the U.S. Navy at Pearl Harbor.
The United States immediately declared war on Japan, and the United States and Japan were already in a state of war.
Subsequently, the Republic of China government also formally declared war on Japan.
It is ironic to say that the Japanese army had invaded China for five years before the Republic of China government officially declared war on Japan.
at the same time.
Luliang Mountain.
The headquarters of the 358th Regiment of the Jinsui Army.
Since the 358th Regiment was transferred to Luliang Mountain for rest, it has not returned to Hengshan because Hengshan has become the territory of the new regiment.
On the surface, Yan Xishan was still the commander of the Second War Zone, but after several frictions with the Eighth Route Army, the Eighth Route Army no longer favored him.
Therefore, Yan Xishan did not send the 358th regiment back to Hengshan, because once they returned to Hengshan, they would conflict with the new regiment.
With the current strength of the New Regiment, it would be like playing for the New Regiment to defeat the 358th Regiment.
Yan Xishan knew very well that although it was now a cooperative war of resistance, the Eighth Route Army people were provoked and really dared to commit suicide.
The 358th Regiment is now located adjacent to Ding Wei's new Second Regiment.
Chu Yunfei, dressed in military uniform, was staring at the map and analyzing the current situation in Shanxi.
"Team members, good news!"
Fang Ligong held the telegram in his hand, hurriedly walked in, and said to Chu Yunfei:
"The Japanese navy attacked Pearl Harbor in the United States. The United States declared war on Japan. Chairman Chiang Kai-shek of Chongqing also declared war on Japan."
"Oh?" Chu Yunfei looked surprised and quickly picked up the telegram and read it.
This telegram was sent by the Second Theater Command, so it was not false. After reading the contents of the telegram, Chu Yunfei could not hide his excitement.
Chu Yunfei snorted coldly: "This little Japanese is really bold and arrogant. How dare he offend the United States?"
"Team leader, it seems that the United States has not been beaten, right?" Fang Ligong pushed up his glasses and said, "They suffered a huge defeat in the first battle and the Pacific Fleet was severely damaged. I'm afraid the Japanese will have the final say in the Pacific in the future."
With a chuckle, Chu Yunfei said: "Not necessarily. The industrial strength of the United States is much stronger than that of Japan. Even though the Japanese have achieved a small victory now, if they are trapped in a multi-front war, they will go downhill sooner or later."
"The worse the Americans lose now, the better it is for us."
"If the United States and Japan go to war in the Pacific, the Japanese will definitely mobilize their army to support them. If the US military wants to reduce pressure in the Pacific, it will definitely support our Chinese troops."
"In the future, our 358th regiment is likely to use American equipment."
Thinking of the new group's American equipment, Chu Yunfei's eyes burned.
In Chu Yunfei's view, the New Regiment's impressive record and current strength depend entirely on the equipment and logistical supplies provided by major foreign manufacturers and aid channels.
Without those foreign equipment and logistical supplies, the new regiment's combat effectiveness could only be considered second-rate at best.
By giving those equipment to the Third Regiment, Chu Yunfei would have the confidence to achieve an impressive record.
"What the group said makes sense."
Fang Ligong nodded.
Chu Yunfei knew very well that the U.S. Pacific Fleet had suffered heavy losses. Even if the United States wanted to support China's war of resistance, weapons and ammunition would not be available for a while.
Even if weapons and ammunition can come in, Chairman Chiang must give priority to equipping his direct troops.
How long will it take for warlord armies like the Jinsui Army to be equipped with American equipment?
However, as long as the confrontation is beneficial, Chu Yunfei will be happy to see it succeed.
…
Northwest Shanxi.
Dagu Town.
New regiment headquarters.
Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang were also discussing at the regiment headquarters the Japanese Navy's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor and the Japanese Southern Army's attack on Southeast Asia.
"The Pacific Ocean and Southeast Asia are too far away from us, so we don't have to worry about that."
Captain Li stared at the map on the table and said:
"I'm only concerned about the matter in front of us. Boss Chen sent Yan Shuangying to send information that the Japanese First Division is about to enter the border."
The First Division is finally coming?
Zhao Gang, Xing Zhiguo and Wang Dehou all looked serious.
Xing Zhiguo said: "Do you have a specific time and marching route for the First Division to enter the customs? How about we give the Japanese troops of the First Division a show of strength first?"
"It's best to kill the heavy artillery brigade of the First Division." Wang Dehou also nodded and said, "We will make a lot of money."
The cannon calibers of the Japanese heavy artillery brigade are 150 mm and 240 mm.
In the business provided by Boss Chen, if you destroy or capture a 150mm cannon, you can get a 150mm howitzer.
Destroy or capture a 240mm cannon, and you will get a 203mm heavy howitzer, which is a real profit.
Under this situation, the new regiment was able to defeat the Japanese First Division in terms of artillery firepower.
"It's not that easy." Li Yunlong shook his head and said, "Last time we were able to kill a heavy artillery regiment of the First Division. In addition to the timely information provided by Boss Chen, we only had an infantry regiment to escort us. This time the Japanese heavy artillery The brigade is protected by at least one division, and Boss Chen probably hasn’t gotten any information about the Japanese heavy artillery brigade yet.”
Zhao Gang nodded and asked, "Should we blow up those thickened reinforced concrete bunkers and turrets along the highway?"
"Blow them up for what?" Li Yunlong sneered, "Those thickened bunkers and gun towers are our cash cow."
Hearing this, Xing Zhiguo and Wang Dehou both curled up their mouths slightly. The Japanese made great efforts to thicken the bunkers and gun towers, which has earned the Eighth Route Army more than 2,000 20mm machine guns.
After the first division arrives, we will definitely be able to make another wave of profits!
