While Zhang Tianhai and others were preparing for the next battle preparation, the Japanese army also took action.

September 16, 1938, Jiujiang County.

As the pace of Japanese invasion slowed down, as the commander of the southern troops, Lieutenant General Okamura Yasuji was not in a normal hurry.

"Baga! The damn Chinese army can resist such a fierce attack from our imperial army! It's incredible!" Okamura Yanji cursed.

This is the Nth time Okamura cursed Okamura after De'an and Seiko's continuous defeat in the front line.

"His Excellency Commander, now that our front-line troops are constantly advancing, should we adjust our front-line offensive strategy?" said a major general next to him.

"What Watanabe-kun means? In which direction should we attack?" Okamura Yiji seized the point.

"Which direction?" Major General Watanabe was slightly stunned, and then immediately reacted: "The Lord of the People's Republic of China thinks that our offensive direction is still focused on the direction of De'an, but in terms of specific combat strategies, we must make further adjustments.

Then, otherwise, we will have great trouble!”

"Watanabe, please tell me your opinions directly." Okamura Yanji said seriously. Regarding the attack on the front line, he had also considered the direction of attacking the Shirasu Street west of De'an. However, he thought the time was not yet ripe, so he wanted to listen.

Listen to Watanabe's meaning.

"Your Excellency Commander, I think we should attack Baishui Street. If we can take Baishui Street, it will undoubtedly be a very good thing for us." Major General Watanabe said.

"Take the Shiraishi Street? I'm afraid the time is not yet ripe?" Okamura Nishi frowned slightly.

"Commander, we can't delay any more. Even if the time is not ripe enough, we have no choice." Instead, Major General Watanabe looked ferocious, "Our goal is to take Wuhan as soon as possible. If we can't take Germany, if we can't take Germany,"

If you say that, our supply line will be threatened by the Chinese army, which is very unfavorable for attacking Wuhan! Please consider it clearly!”

Major General Watanabe's move is undoubtedly similar to a move to force the palace, but there is no way. Among the Japanese army, the following moves are not uncommon.

What's more, Major General Watanabe's words make sense...

Okamura Yasuji pondered for a moment, and after some consideration, he finally made a decision: "Order Lieutenant General Honma Masaharu, the commander of the 27th Division, immediately led the attack of the 27th Division's troops.

Baishui Street must capture Baishui Street in the shortest time!”

Okamura Yasuji's decision is traceable. After all, in his opinion, it is indeed not a wise move to attack Baishui Street at this time. Baishui Street is located west of De'an County, and the enemy's large troops gathered near De'an.

If you are rash and enterprising at this time, you may very likely enter the condom of the national army.

But at the instigation of Major General Watanabe, Okamura Yanji was indeed moved: because the war in northern Jiangxi was in a stalemate at this time. If a new breakthrough was not opened, the war here might have lasted for a month or two.

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In a month or two, Okamura Yanji really couldn't afford it - for the Japanese base camp, their best strategy was to conquer Wuhan by the front-line troops and prompt the National Government to surrender, rather than to fight a protracted war with the Chinese army.

.Once you fall into the pit of a protracted war, with the Japanese army's war potential, it will never be able to consume it.

The senior leaders of the base camp were very anxious, so they put all pressure on the front line troops, especially the Southern Route Army, which was mainly composed of Okamura Yanji's 11th Army.

Why do we have to suppress the 11th Army? Do the people in the base camp have opinions about the commander Okamura Yasuji? That's why they put pressure on him?

In fact, this is not the case, mainly because the 11th Army started early, and this started to take action two months ago.

Let’s take a look at the Northern Route Army led by the Second Army? They started to act a month ago. If it weren’t for this, the results of the battle might not be like this.

If you don’t agree, look at the Central Army led by the Sixth Division? Don’t be embarrassed. They have already rushed to the periphery of Wuhan with one division. Not to mention that this is the tenth that has gathered a total of four or five divisions.

One army is here.

Because of this, Okamura Yasuji had to be in a hurry, so he tried to throw the 27th Division into the results and see if there was any possibility of opening up a new situation.

What is the element that made Okamura Yanji feel confident before the fighter plane arrived? That is because the 106th Division, which was ready to recover, is north of De'an. Once the troops in Baishui Street were in a tough battle, Matsuura

Chunlioro can quickly send a large army to support.

If not, how could Okamura Yasuji dare to easily place a newly established division as a way stone for the outpost?

"Hay! Your Excellency General!" Watanabe flattered a very loud flattery.

...

South of Ruichang, Dong Town.

I believe everyone knows that Ruichang is a revolutionary holy place. Dongzhen was once one of the important towns in Ruichang, and the red taste is also very strong.

But during this period of September 16, 1938, this place was not an era dominated by the great red - because it was occupied by the evil Japanese invaders.

The Japanese troops occupying this place are not other units, but the 27th Division, which was established two months ago.

Yes, this 27th Division was formed on June 21, 1938, and it was five days away from three months.

As a unit adapted from the Chinese Infantry Brigade, the 27th Division is not strong - it is a three-unit division.

Yes, a three-unit division, that is, a division composed of three corpses, is based on the corps as the calculation unit in the Japanese army.

At this time, Lieutenant General Honma Masaharu, the commander of the 27th Division, was very happy. As the division commander of a new unit, the division's strength was not strong, and its combat power was far from comparable to those

From a modern perspective, Honma Masaharu is indeed not very motivated.

But even if Honma Masaharu advances, so what? With the strength of the 27th Division, he can't get into the eyes of Commander Okamura Yasuji. The one who fights the tough battle must be the 106th Division, the first

These main forces of the 01st Division.

To put it bluntly, who is their 27th Division?

So, Masaharu Honma was happy to be idle - after winning the battle, their 27th Division could follow and make achievements; but if they lost, what's the matter with their logistics division? It's not because of your 101st Division

What are the main forces of the 106th Division caused by the ineffective combat?

Many things, once you think about them, will be much easier. Honma Masaharu is like this.

However, many things happen without wishing - a telegram from the 11th Army Command broke the temporary "good time" of the 27th Division.

"Report to the division commander, Commander Okamura Yasuji, telegram, ordering our 27th Division to advance to the front line!" A Japanese lieutenant appeared at the door of Masaharu Honma's office.

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