The Japanese army dispatched the cruiser "Oi" and the 15th Destroyer Group from Wugang, the mainland, a total of 4 destroyers, and began to carry nearly 500 men of the 1st Special Marine Corps and a large amount of ammunition towards Songhu.
The follow-up Japanese Marines are waiting for orders before they continue to move to Songhu. Otherwise, after a large number of Marines arrive in Songhu, the foreign countries will be watching, and they will not be able to go to the foreign countries.
People explained why so many troops were dispatched to Songhu.
At the same time, it will also make the national army vigilant,
It is also because of these reasons that the first batch of Japanese Marine Corps did not dispatch many troops.
Even warships are planning to gradually increase their number to the Songhu side.
Commander Yu Sakuma of the 1st Special Marine Corps, aboard the cruiser "Oi",
He was sitting on the deck, enjoying the sea breeze and looking at the sea view.
And he was also chatting with his own Matsumoto.
"This time we will make great achievements in Songhu!"
"We have the opportunity, like the Kwantung Army, to become the glorious army of the empire, the flower of the empire!"
"What the Army can do, our Navy can also do, and even do better than them!"
"Your Majesty Major!"
Matsumoto looked at Commander Sakuma Yu who was looking at the sea in a trance,
He continued to speak.
"Hahaha! Of course, of course, the combat effectiveness of our Imperial Navy is no worse than those arrogant armies!"
"So Matsumoto-kun, as you have said a lot, this attack will be the best time for our Navy Department to conduct a comprehensive operation, and it will also be the best opportunity for us to become famous overseas!"
"Let the foreigners in Songhu take a good look at the combat power of our Imperial Navy!"
"As for those Chinese troops, as our commander said, it only takes four days to take down Songhu!"
"Just like the Kwantung Army, they easily captured an area as large as the entire Northeast!"
"These cowardly Chinese troops are simply vulnerable!"
"They will just avoid us and run away!"
"I'm afraid there is no Chinese army that can fight in a battle. You must know that their naval forces purchase weapons and equipment from our Imperial Navy!"
"So to be honest, I really don't take these Chinese troops seriously!"
After listening to what his adjutant Matsumoto said,
Commander Sakuma Yuu, who came back to his senses, couldn't help laughing.
For him,
The battle in Songhu was simply a very easy battle.
Without much suspense, the Marine Corps was able to take it down, and they did it comprehensively under the attention of all foreign countries.
As for the views of the Chinese army, or the views of all Chinese people in his eyes, it was not important at all.
Anyway, the final victory will definitely be theirs.
"Yo Xi! Your Excellency, Major, you are absolutely right!"
Adjutant Matsumoto Tai quickly agreed.
Commander Yu Sakuma continued to laugh heartily.
The headquarters of the Kwantung Army, Matsui Iwane's unit,
Matsui Iwane and Okamura Neji gathered together again.
"I just received information about the first batch of our Imperial Marine Corps from Commander Honjo Shige and Senior Staff Officer Seishiro Itagaki. They have already set off for Songhu!"
"What do you think?"
"This time, the Navy Department is scrambling to take the lead in attacking and not allowing our army troops to attack!"
"What do you think their chances of winning are?"
"Do we still have a chance to take action?"
Matsui Iwane took the lead in speaking.
"It's hard to say. Although the Marine Corps is not as powerful as our Imperial Army!"
"But their opponents are just those cowardly Chinese troops!"
"Facing the Chinese army with inferior weapons and equipment, low industrial capabilities, and timidity!"
"I think even if our army troops don't need to go out to fight, those Marine Corps with average combat effectiveness will be able to do the job!"
"It's just that after the victory in the Songhu battle, the biggest beneficiary is the Navy Department. Which side is our Army Department? That is the focus of our attention!"
"It is also the starting point for fierce arguments in the future!"
"So we have to find a way to get some benefits from it!"
"Otherwise, all the benefits will go to the Marine Corps and the Admiralty. Then why do we work so hard to persuade His Majesty to let us fight in Songhu?"
"It makes no sense at all!"
"You're using it as a wedding dress for nothing!"
Okamura Neji shook his head and responded.
"Yo Xi! You are so right. It seems that we all have the same idea!"
"If this is the case, then we must find a way to get some benefits back!"
Matsui Iwane nodded in agreement.
Because he didn't want to work so hard to plan the first Songhu battle, but in the end it would be easier for others.
Moreover, it was the Admiralty that they looked down upon the most and had the most conflicts with.
Therefore, Matsui Iwane and Okamura Neji rarely have the same opinions this time.
"Then let's discuss how to handle this matter now!"
Okamura Neji nodded in agreement.
So, the two of them immediately started discussing.
And at this time,
19th Route Army Headquarters,
Deputy Commander Cai looked worried again as he walked into Commander Chiang's office.
"We have received the latest news that the Japanese Marine Corps has dispatched a group of people from the mainland to come here in Songhu!"
“Arrived in about three days!”
"Commander, what do you think?"
Deputy Commander Cai reported the information he knew.
"Well! If the devil's side comes, then come!"
"Anyway, we just need to strengthen our combat deployment, especially our defenses, which must be built stronger! I'm worried that if the devils provoke this war, they will send out planes for bombing
Fighting!"
"For us who have no air defense weapons and equipment and no air force support, we must strengthen and strengthen all defenses to avoid huge casualties!"
"As long as they finish their bombing, we will be able to launch a powerful counterattack!"
"It's a pity that we don't have a lot of heavy firepower weapons and equipment, otherwise we would definitely be able to kill the Japanese who would be frightened by the news!"
"Whenever they see our 19th Route Army in the future, they will all turn around and run away with their tail between their legs!"
After listening to the report,
Commander-in-Chief Chiang once again reiterated the need to strengthen the construction of fortifications.
To prepare for the possibility of being bombed by Japanese aircraft groups and shelled by heavy artillery units once a war breaks out.
"Speaking of weapons and equipment, today I received a call from Zhou Wenhua from the Zhou family, personally saying that he would donate a batch of weapons, equipment and ammunition to us!"
"I don't know what it is!"
When it came to weapons and equipment, Deputy Commander Cai immediately made a report with a strange look on his face.
"What?"
"Is there such a thing?"
"Zhou Wenhua of the Zhou family?"
"Make an appointment with him!"
Hearing the words,
Commander-in-Chief Jiang asked in surprise.
"Okay! I'll make arrangements right away!"
Deputy Commander Cai nodded in agreement.
Then he immediately went to arrange an appointment with Zhou Wenhua.
Commander-in-Chief Jiang was lost in thought and didn't know what he was thinking about.