Author: Awkwardness

Takeshita Fengichi successfully captured the Eighth Route Army position on the south bank of the Muma River.

Okamura Yasuji received the news that he urgently convened officers above the Taiyuan City Colonel for an emergency regular meeting.

Okamura Yasuji and Shinozuka Yoshio attended the meeting together.

headquarters.

Okamura Yanji looked at the crowd present and said in a calm tone: "Dear colleagues, the Communications Department has just received an emergency report from the frontline.

The troops led by Takeshita Feng's area have successfully taken the position on the south bank of Muma River, which was heavily defended by the Eighth Route Army, and can attack Wuyi County, which is stationed by the Eighth Route Army at any time.

According to the report sent back from the front line, the Eighth Route Army basically arranged heavy troops on the south bank of the Muma River position. Our army and the Eighth Route Army fought bloody battles for four days and nights at the Muma River position, and successfully wiped out most of the main forces of the Eighth Route Army. However, our army's combat losses were also very serious.

The 28,000 imperial soldiers sent out now have less than 12,000 people who can continue to fight. Today I call everyone here to discuss whether to continue to increase troops to the H Division of Takeshita Toichi and whether to restore Wuyi County in northern Shanxi. You can give any constructive opinions."

Major General Brigade Commander Yamashita Aitake Yamashita said, "General Okamura, we don't know much about the battle situation on the front line now. Our army lost more than 16,000 people. How many people did the Eighth Route Army lose in total?

Did the Eighth Route Army set up a defense line between the south bank of Muma River and Wuyi County? How many troops did the Eighth Route Army station in Wuyi County? We don’t know these questions yet, so how can we put forward constructive opinions.”

"According to the battle reports sent back from the front line, our main enemies now are most of the main forces of the 385th Brigade of the Eighth Route Army and all the main forces of the Tiger Ben, led by Zhao Xin, the former commander of the Eighth Route Army's Wolf Warrior Corps.

Our army lost more than 16,000 troops. The Eighth Route Army lost about 23,000 people on the south bank of the Muma River. There was no important natural danger between the south bank of the Muma River and the county town of Wuyi County. The Eighth Route Army simply arranged a few lines of defense, and their real main force was still huddled in the county town of Wuyi County.

According to our internal information, the Eighth Route Army has about 16,000 troops in the Wuyi County area. If we want to bring back the lost Wuyi County and Shantai County, relying on the 12,000 soldiers on our front line alone will definitely not be enough. We will at least mobilize 10,000 troops to support."

Most of the information that Okamura Yasuji now has is reported by Takeshita Tokichi on the front line, and very few of them are reported by spies sent by Japan to Taiyuan City.

Okamura Yasuji and Shinozuka Yoshio believed in the record of losing more than 16,000 soldiers and the Eighth Route Army lost more than 23,000 soldiers.

Takeshita Toichi Takeshita is also the leader of the lieutenant general division, so it is embarrassing to achieve such a record. If you still report your record in this situation, then Takeshita Toichi Takeshita's record will be really unreasonable.

Neiji Okamura and Yoshio Shinozuka believed that the soldiers of the Great Japanese Empire would be so useless.

Huiwu of the Yamashita continued: "General Gangcun, you said you would mobilize 10,000 troops to support the front line, but where did these 10,000 imperial troops come from?

Now all the troops that can be mobilized in northern Shanxi have been mobilized, and more than half of the troops that can be mobilized in southeast Shanxi have been mobilized. Only the troops in southern Shanxi have not been mobilized yet. However, if we want to mobilize troops in southern Shanxi to support northern Shanxi, it is obvious that far-reaching water cannot relieve intimidation.

We can't mobilize the last mobile force stationed in Taiyuan. Even if we transfer all the mobile force stationed in Taiyuan to the front line, we can't even get a 10,000 imperial army."

The Japanese army lost more than 100,000 troops in Shanxi. If it weren't for the commander of the North China Expedition Army, Tada Jun, who had supported nearly 40,000 troops in two complete divisions in Shanxi, plus nearly 20,000 troops in three garrison brigades, the Japanese army in Shanxi would definitely not have exceeded 20,000 troops.

Okamura Yasuji said: "Two infantry brigades were drawn from Taiyuan, and two infantry corps were drawn from the Tojo Division to gather 10,000 people to support the front-line battlefield of Wuyi Prefecture."

"General Okamura, I think it is inappropriate to draw two infantry brigades and the Tojo Division from Taiyuan City."

Huiwu, Shanxia, ​​analyzed: "We have only four infantry brigades left in Taiyuan City. If two infantry brigades are drawn, how can we ensure the safety of Taiyuan City? You must know that Taiyuan City is the center of the entire Shanxi. Once Taiyuan City is too empty, the Eighth Route Army will inevitably mobilize troops to restore Taiyuan City. If Taiyuan City is restored by the Eighth Route Army, it will be a shame for our entire Shanxi No. 1 Army.

The Tojo Division is an important force to guard against the Eighth Route Army in northwest Shanxi, and easily removed two regiments of the Tojo Division. If the Eighth Route Army in northwest Shanxi proactively attacks the garrison of the Tojo Division, it will be extremely difficult for the Tojo Division to guard against the Eighth Route Army in northwest Shanxi.

We have been trying so hard to occupy one Wuyi County and Shantai County, and regaining two counties, and we have to send heavy troops to defend. I think it is very unworthy to do this."

"As a division of the A Division, even if there are two infantry regiments missing, they are more than enough to guard against the Eighth Route Army in northwest Shanxi. According to the inherent offensive, they cannot defend against the Eighth Route Army in northwest Shanxi. The division commander of the Dongdai Division can completely punish themselves to thank the Emperor."

Okamura Yasuji said: "Taiyuan City is a huge and strong city. As long as we shrink the surrounding forces back, there are two infantry brigades to defend Taiyuan City. Even if the Eighth Route Army dispatches tens of thousands of troops, it is impossible for it to take Taiyuan City.

I made the decision to draw two infantry brigades in Taiyuan City and two infantry corpses of the Tojo Division, and I will not need to express my opinions on this matter.

Now I want you to discuss how to successfully eliminate the Eighth Route Army in Wuyi County. As long as we can eliminate the main force of the Eighth Route Army in Wuyi County, it is worth it even if we pay a certain price.

Now the main forces of the Eighth Route Army in northern Shanxi are the 385th Brigade and the Huben Regiment. As long as we can completely eliminate these two main forces, even if there are some remaining Eighth Route Army in northern Shanxi, it is not enough to worry about it.

At that time, we can take it away. What is the majority of the forces in northern Shanxi and southern Shanxi doing to the northwest Shanxi? Eliminate the vital forces of the Eighth Route Army in northwest Shanxi, and thus completely restore the rule of our empire in the entire Shanxi."

Yoshio Shinozuka echoed: "I fully agree with Okamura's strategic plan. Now the main force of the Eighth Route Army has obviously been severely damaged by our 9th Division of Takeshita Toichi. If we cannot take this opportunity to eliminate the Eighth Route Army in northern Shanxi, and by the Eighth Route Army in northern Shanxi restores its strength, we will be more passive in northern Shanxi."

Okamura Yasuji and Shinozuka Yoshio stood on the same front, and the opposition of some major generals and brigade leaders and some colonel captains at the scene was less important.

After all, the two top leaders of the Japanese army stationed in Shanxi have agreed to the combat plan. Even if the others have any different opinions, they can only keep them in their hearts.

Okamura Yasuji discussed the plan to increase troops, and after the meeting, he notified the 9th Division commander of the plan to increase troops, Tochika Takeshita.

Takeshita Takaichi learned about the plan to increase his troops and quickly summoned the senior generals under his command to hold a meeting.

At the meeting.

Naoki Watanabe and others learned about Okamura's recruitment plan, and the few of them finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Although they reported that they had eliminated more than 23,000 Eighth Route Army members, they eliminated less than 4,000 Eighth Route Army members, which was equivalent to nearly five times the result they had increased. Even if they reported nearly five times the Warring States Period, the record was still a bit ugly.

Everyone at the meeting knew the terrifying combat power of the Eighth Route Army. It was a fantasy thing that relying on the remaining 12,000 people alone, they wanted to fight Wuyi and Shantai County controlled by the Eighth Route Army, and completely recover Wuyi and Shantai County.

Now that Okamura Yasuji's army was increased, everyone at the meeting finally had some confidence.

Takeshita Tsuichi said first: "Everyone, now we have successfully taken the position on the south bank of the Muma River, and General Okamura also agreed to add 10,000 troops to us.

Now are we waiting for the reinforcements given to us by General Gangcun to arrive and then attack the Eighth Route Army stationed in Wuyi County, or directly launch an attack on the Eighth Route Army stationed in Wuyi County, let’s discuss this matter.”

Naoo Watanabe was the first to make a suggestion.

"Captain Takeshita, our army is now exhausted. We continue to launch a fierce attack on the Eighth Route Army garrison in Wuyi County and continue to penetrate deep into the hinterland controlled by the Eighth Route Army. It is difficult for our logistics forces to ensure our logistics supply. I suggest that we wait for our reinforcements to arrive at our garrison and we are launching an attack on the hinterland controlled by the Eighth Route Army."

"I don't agree with the suggestion made by Watanabe. I think we should launch an attack on the hinterland of the Eighth Route Army immediately."

Saburo Hirata said: "I have considered this opinion from two aspects.

The first is that the Eighth Route Army's heavy artillery is transferred to the rear. We quickly pursue the Eighth Route Army and have the opportunity to intercept the Eighth Route Army's heavy artillery. As long as we intercept the Eighth Route Army's heavy artillery, it will be much easier to attack the Eighth Route Army after our reinforcements arrive. If we really have to wait until all the Eighth Route Army's heavy artillery troops return to Wuyi County, even if our reinforcements arrive, it will be very difficult for us to attack Wuyi County, which was occupied by the Eighth Route Army's heavy artillery.

The second is that our imperial soldiers were very tired after four days and nights of bloody battles. The soldiers of the Eighth Route Army also experienced four days and nights of bloody battles. Their army must be very tired. At this time, pursuing the Eighth Route Army will achieve miraculous results."

Murakami said, "I agree to pursue the Eighth Route Army now. The Eighth Route Army's heavy artillery is too powerful. We must not wait for the Eighth Route Army's heavy artillery to stand firm and then attack the Eighth Route Army's hinterland. Otherwise, we will pay ten or even a hundred times the price at that time to completely defeat the Eighth Route Army.

At this time, we can also call for the empire's air force support. At this time, the main forces of the Eighth Route Army are all moving. It is impossible for them to build air defense firepower on the way. This is a great opportunity for us to use air power to kill and injure the main forces of the Eighth Route Army."

Takeshita Tsuichi took seriously and began to think about the opinions of the three team captains!

Half a cup of tea.

Takeshita Tsuichi said seriously: "Everyone, after my careful thinking, I think we should pursue the Eighth Route Army now. At the same time, I will also send a telegram to General Okamura, asking General Okamura to provide us with air firepower support.

You will immediately go down and integrate your own troops. I will give you half an hour of rest. In half an hour, you will lead your troops to pursue the Eighth Route Army first and eliminate the fortifications set up by the Eighth Route Army. Murakami's troops will follow you and support the troops led by Hirata on the front line at any time.

Watanabe, you will lead your troops behind the temple and protect our supply back. You must not let the Eighth Route Army cut off our supply line, and at the same time, you will be able to respond to the reinforcements sent by General Okamura.

We have only one goal, that is, before the reinforcements sent by General Okamura arrived, they successfully fought under the Wuyi County town and forced all the main forces of the Eighth Route Army into the Wuyi County town."

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Takeshita Tochi said seriously: "We have made a shameful battle-loss ratio in the battle on the south bank of the Muma River, because the Eighth Route Army had an advantage in geographical advantages, and at the same time there were a large number of heavy artillery to support it.

This time our army and the Eighth Route Army will have the first head-on battle. If you still make a 1:5 shameful war loss ratio, I will personally send you all to the military court and let you accept the sanctions from the military court, do you understand?"

Saburo Hirata said: "Don't worry, Chief Takeshita! If I play a 1:5 shameful battle loss ratio this time, I don't need Chief Takeshita to send me to the military court, and I will fall directly on the battlefield of charge on the front line."

Murakamira also expressed his opinion: "My thoughts are the same as Hirata Jun. If I cannot defeat the Eighth Route Army this time and cannot successfully avenge my previous shame, I will also fall on the battlefield of charge on the front line, and I will never embarrass the officers of the Empire."

Naoo Watanabe did not make any statement because the troops he led were the rear guards, and even if he made any statement, he would not have the chance to fight with the Eighth Route Army on the front battlefield.

Takeshita Toichi patted Hirata Saburo's left shoulder with his left hand and patted Murakamira's right shoulder with his right hand.

"Two! I will leave the battle on the front line to you. Don't let me down, and don't let the empire down.

As long as you can win this frontal battlefield, I will personally ask General Okamura for me to ask you for me.”

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Naoyu Watanabe and the other two went down to prepare for their own visit, and only Takeshita Tsuichi was left in the conference room.

Takeshita ordered the correspondent to pass on his combat plan to Okamura Yasuji in Taiyuan City, and asked Kazumi Nichi to support him from Kazumi Nichi.

Okamura Yasuji received the Battle Plan of Takeshita, and immediately agreed to Takeshita's Battle Plan. While calling Takeshita, Okamura Yasuji sent two flight brigades to support Takeshita.
Chapter completed!