Seeing everyone's strong fighting spirit and no longer feeling discouraged as before, Isotani suddenly became confident.

As an elite division with a small book, he is very clear about the combat effectiveness of his troops and the combat effectiveness of his opponents. Although he knows the risks of going south, he is not willing to believe that he will lose.

In other words, escaping yourself will lose this option.

Naturally, Isoya would not waste the fighting spirit of his subordinates. He pondered for a moment and said to Matsushita: "Matsushita-kun, this time, I have decided to appoint you as the vanguard and give you the opportunity to establish meritorious deeds! Now that the main force of the division has been assembled, go

Let's go to Taierzhuang! That's where our 10th Division established its merits. As a pioneer, are you confident? Matsushita-kun!"

Panasonic detachment leader immediately stood up: "Hai! Thank you very much for your trust, Division Commander! I will use guns and bayonets to break through Haierzhuang and occupy Xuzhou."

Isotani was in a good mood: "Matsushita-kun, remember your words. After we capture Xuzhou, I will personally ask for your credit."

Captain Panasonic lowered his head and said: "Hai!"

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On March 23, after capturing Teng County and resting nearby for a few days, the 10th Division finally moved south.

They performed very bravely. As soon as they finished the task, the forwards rushed towards the front line with all their might, hoping to conquer Xuzhou in one fell swoop and win the first victory in opening up the Jinpu Line.

On the 25th, the forward troops of the Isoya Division captured Hanzhuang and confronted the domestic defenders across the canal.

At this time, the focus of the battle in southern Shandong had shifted to the Jinpu Railway on the left. Two roads suddenly appeared in front of the front of the Isotani Division. One was to go south from the Jinpu Line and attack Xuzhou; the other was to expand to the southeast, seize Taierzhuang, and break through the canal.

line of defense, and then take Xuzhou to the west.

In fact, for Xiao Benzi, it seems that there are two choices for this section of the road. Under the layout of the fifth theater, there is actually only Taierzhuang.

This is also the reason why Isoya didn't mention another path at all when he assigned the mission.

The front of Jinpu Road to the south of Hanzhuang is heavily mountainous, which is not conducive to offensive operations. It only follows the railway line and drives straight down. Its points and lines are vulnerable to attacks by a large number of guard troops from the side; while the east side of Jinpu Road is from Zaozhuang, Yixian to Taierzhuang.

In this area, the terrain is flat, which is conducive to the deployment of mechanized troops, and is most suitable for small books.

Moreover, occupying this area can also provide flank cover for the small army heading south along Jinpu Road, and at the same time prepare for the attack on Xuzhou. It can be said that it kills two birds with one stone.

Needless to say, Panasonic naturally chose the planned route. Now he can't see anything except Taierzhuang. Panasonic not only wants to capture Taierzhuang and Xuzhou, but also wants to fight across the Huaihe River in the future and win the illustrious military exploits of connecting the north and south battlefields.
Chapter completed!