After Principal Chang received the news of the fall of Changsha, he cursed the Japanese soldiers as pigs and Xipi.
After the Japanese captured Changsha, they imitated the Eighth Route Army and issued a nationwide power grid, plunging the whole country into a haze.
"Reporting to the head of the regiment, we have just received a nationwide telegram from the Japanese army and Changsha has fallen."
Wang Dehou held a telegram in his hand, walked quickly into the regiment headquarters, and reported to Li Yunlong.
Li Yunlong took the telegram and looked at it, but there was not much expression on his face: "As expected."
Zhao Gang took the telegram, read it, and said: "As early as a month ago, Boss Chen sent us information that the Japanese were preparing to attack Changsha, Hunan Province."
"Our Eighth Route Army office in Shancheng has passed the military command and reminded Principal Chang. Unfortunately, they didn't believe it at all."
"The Japanese army used a blitzkrieg offensive to attack Changsha, and the Chinese army was not well prepared, so it was expected that Changsha would be captured."
“It’s a pity that millions of people around Changsha in Hunan Province have suffered.”
At the end of the sentence, Zhao Gang sighed.
After the Japanese capture Changsha, there will probably be a period of burning, killing and looting.
Li Yunlong narrowed his eyes, looked at Wang Dehou, and said harshly: "Immediately ask the headquarters to send a nationwide telegram. If the Japanese dare to burn, kill, and loot in Hunan Province, hundreds of strategic bombers from the Eighth Route Army will blow it up within three days."
Japanese Tokyo, destroy the Japanese Locust Palace!"
Today, a certain tacit understanding has been formed between the Eighth Route Army and the Japanese Army.
The Eighth Route Army no longer bombed the Japanese mainland, and the Japanese invaders in China committed fewer and fewer incidents of burning, killing and looting.
But if the Japanese dare to commit massacre, then Li Yunlong doesn't mind letting the Japanese know what flowers are and why they are so red.
Although the Eighth Route Army does not yet have hundreds of strategic bombers, it must have enough momentum to make the Japanese feel a huge pressure.
"yes!"
Wang Dehou drafted a telegram and left quickly.
Principal Chang's mysterious operation of sending a telegram to the Eighth Route Army to dispatch troops to Hunan Province while ordering the National Army to retreat is puzzling.
Obviously, Principal Chang wanted to preserve his strength and let the Eighth Route Army and the Japanese army fight to the death, while the National Army reaped the benefits.
But now the main force of the Eighth Route Army is resting and expanding its troops, preparing to accumulate strength and attack the Japanese in a big way.
So now, it's not time for the Eighth Route Army to send troops.
However, the Eighth Route Army sent some aircraft to provide air support to the National Army to avoid false accusations.
But even with air support, the speed at which the national army was defeated was still shocking.
Taiyuan.
Headquarters.
"Chief, Li Yunlong, the leader of the new regiment, just sent a telegram, requesting the headquarters to send a telegram warning the Japanese army."
The communications staff officer held the telegram sent by Li Yunlong in his hand, gave a military salute, and then reported it.
The headquarters received the telegram, looked at it, and looked at the chief of staff with a normal expression:
"This guy Li Yunlong wants to go with us."
The chief of staff took the telegram and read it. In front of the chief of staff, a telegram warning the Japanese was already prepared.
After reading the telegram sent by Li Yunlong, the chief of staff nodded with satisfaction.
Today's Li Yunlong has a very clear political mind and knows that this kind of thing needs to be done by the headquarters, rather than issuing warning telegrams to the Japanese on behalf of others.
"Send this telegram immediately in clear code."
The chief of staff handed the prepared telegram to the communications staff officer.
The content of the telegram was similar to what Li Yunlong requested. It mainly warned the Japanese not to mess around in Changsha, otherwise they would not be able to leave in vain.
"yes!"
The communications staff officer took the telegram, looked at it, solemnly, and walked quickly to the telegraph room.
"A telegram from YA."
At this moment, another staff officer walked in quickly with a telegram in his hand.
"Give me."
The chief of staff took the telegram and read it:
"It's also about the people near Changsha. The chief ordered us to dispatch about 30 strategic bombers to take a walk over Tokyo, especially over the Japanese Locust Palace, but not to drop bombs as a deterrent.
The Japanese cabinet and the locusts."
There was a hint of admiration on the expression of the deputy commander: "As expected of the chief, he thought further than us. He immediately arranged this matter and ordered the strategic bomber squadron directly under the headquarters to take off immediately and go to the Japanese country of Tokyo and the Japanese Locust Palace for a walk.
One circle."
Obviously, this kind of deterrent force of dispatching strategic bombers is obviously more direct than a clear message.
"This is called a two-pronged approach."
The chief of staff smiled slightly, then turned around and picked up the telegram on the table, and issued an order to the strategic bomber force.
The strategic bomber force is always on standby.
In addition, this flight mission does not require too many aerial bombs.
Therefore, after the headquarters' order was issued, the headquarters' 30 strategic bombers quickly took off from Taiyuan Wusu Airport and formed a flying formation toward the bandit area to the east.
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Japanese country.
Tokyo.
Prime Minister's Office.
"It has been confirmed that the dispatched troops and the main force of the 11th Army have captured Changsha, China."
"After capturing Changsha in China, we can threaten the Chinese government."
"Hi."
"The statistics of the enemy annihilation this time are still being compiled. The Chinese government forces no longer pose a threat to the Locust Army. The next battle plan of the Locust Army is to eliminate the Chinese Eighth Route Army in North China."
"Hi."
"Hi."
Every time Tojo Hideji sounds happy, he will bend his waist ninety degrees and salute respectfully to the phone.
On the other end of the phone is Tian Locust, who only needs one sentence to remove him from the position of Prime Minister.
After hanging up the phone, Tojo Hideji's face showed a hint of excitement.
On the phone, Tojo Hideji received a commendation from Tian Locust, saying that the battle he launched this time was a good one.
How long has it been since His Majesty Tian Locust personally commended himself?
It’s been a year, right?
However, Tian Locust reminded Tojo Hideji that the main enemy of the Locust Army in China now is the Eighth Route Army in North China.
Although the Eighth Route Army could not be eliminated for the time being, Tojo Hideji wholeheartedly agreed.
With this award from Tian Locust, my position as Prime Minister will be stable for the time being.
As for the Eighth Route Army in North China, we can just deal with it slowly.
"Your Majesty the Prime Minister is so wise, I admire you so much!"
Just after hanging up the phone, Admiral Shitaro Shimada, the Navy Minister, came over with a flattering slap.
A look of pride appeared on Tojo Hideji's face.
"Your Majesty the Prime Minister is so wise, I admire you so much!"
War Minister Sugi Sangen quickly followed suit.
In the beginning, Shan Sanyuan did not agree to attack the national army, but he did not expect that the national army would be so incompetent and be defeated in just a few days.
The proud look on the face of Sugi Sangen's flatterer Tojo Hideji became more and more intense, but he said modestly: "It has nothing to do with me. It's all about the good command of General Hata Junliu and Lieutenant General Yokoyama Isamu, and Locust."
The soldiers fought bravely and this victory was possible."
After a pause, Tojo Eiji looked at Sugisangen again: "Sugisan-kun, immediately order the newspapers and media to vigorously publicize this victory, especially emphasizing that this victory was achieved under the wise leadership of this Prime Minister.
"
"Hi."
Shan Sanyuan suddenly lowered his head:
"I immediately ordered all newspapers and media to publish the news of this victory."
The Locust Army has not won a battle for a long time, and it is indeed necessary to vigorously publicize it.
In the evening, Hideji Tojo held a special celebration banquet at the Prime Minister's Office, and invited senior officers from the navy and army to participate.
Although the navy and army did not deal with it, they all came to the banquet for Tojo Hideji's sake.
While the celebration banquet was in full swing, a major general staff officer hurried in:
"Report to the Prime Minister, there are dozens of enemy planes flying towards Tokyo from the west, only about 400 kilometers away from Tokyo!"
Since the last time the Eighth Route Army bombed Tokyo and the aircraft carrier Xianghe was bombed, the Japanese commander-in-chief of air defense was dismissed.
The newly appointed commander-in-chief of air defense, General Kenji Doi, ordered the establishment of additional lookout posts in various places to guard against air attacks by the Eighth Route Bomber Force.
Therefore, when the Eighth Route Army's strategic bombers appeared over the Japanese mainland, the Japanese Air Defense Headquarters received the information.
It is only possible to mistake the Eighth Route Army's strategic bomber unit for training as the Japanese air force.
at the same time.
The Japanese fighter jets quickly took off to intercept.
But it is a pity that the Eighth Route Army's strategic bombers fly at an altitude of more than 10,000 meters, and the Japanese fighter jets are simply out of reach.
"Nani?"
Tojo Hideji and all the senior Japanese officers were suddenly shocked.
"Transfer to the air raid shelter immediately."
As soon as Tojo Hideji finished speaking, he quickly walked towards the entrance of the air raid shelter, followed by the Japanese officers behind him.
At the same time, blaring air raid sirens sounded throughout Tokyo, and the Japanese and people fled for cover.
At the same time that the Japanese sounded the air defense alarm, the Japanese soldiers stationed at various air defense firepower points also quickly entered the artillery positions.
About an hour later, the Eighth Route Army bombers arrived as promised.
The enemy's anti-aircraft firepower opened in unison, and the action was as fierce as a tiger's. The momentum was terrifying, but it was difficult to threaten the Flying Fortress strategic bomber at an altitude of 10,000 meters.
Prime Minister's Office.
In a bomb shelter dozens of meters deep.
"what happened?"
"Why haven't the enemy planes dropped bombs yet?"
Tojo Hideji sounded puzzled.
According to the situation when Tokyo was bombed in the past, the rumbling explosions at this time should be transmitted to the air raid shelters.
Could it be that the target of the enemy plane is the Prime Minister's Office?
A major general's staff officer quickly dialed the outside phone number and reported to the gloomy-looking Tojo Hideki: "The air defense unit reported that the enemy plane flew towards the Locust Palace."
"Na, Ni?"
As soon as the major general's staff officer finished speaking, Tojo Hideji's voice suddenly rang out.
This Nani voice was louder and more unbelievable than the one an hour ago, appearing extremely frightening and sharp.
The expressions of all the senior Japanese officers all changed.
If the Locust Palace is bombed, the consequences will be disastrous.
Especially the commander-in-chief of local air defense, Dohi Maron Kenji, whose expression has changed drastically.
If something happened to Tian Locust, he would definitely have to perform a dissection to apologize.
About 15 minutes passed in a tense atmosphere.
Outside the air-raid shelter, the enemy's anti-aircraft firepower gradually weakened, and the air-raid alert was gradually lifted.
In the air-raid shelter, the major general's staff officer answered a phone call and then reported to Tojo Eiji:
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, the enemy plane circled over the Locust Palace for several times and then left. No bombs were dropped on the Locust Palace."
Tojo Hideji wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and let out a long sigh of relief.
When the senior Japanese officers heard this, they also breathed a sigh of relief.
Although it is unclear whether the Locust is in the Locust Palace, if the Locust is in the Locust Palace and enemy planes blow up the Locust Palace, the consequences will be disastrous.
"What does the Eighth Route Army want to do?"
Shan Sanyuan asked with a gloomy face:
"Aren't the Eighth Route Army afraid that the locust army will carry out retaliatory massacres in China?"
General Shitaro Shimada said in a deep voice: "The Eighth Route Army is playing with fire! I suggest that the Army launch a massacre on the mainland to warn the Eighth Route Army!"
Sugi Sangen said in a deep voice: "Shimada-kun, the army is launching a massacre on the mainland. If the Locust Palace is bombed, will you bear the responsibility?"
Sugi Sanyuan knew very well that Shimada Shitaro, an old devil, had no good intentions.
"Your army is incompetent." Shitaro Shimada sneered, "Why should our navy be held responsible?"
"The Eighth Route Army openly broke the tacit understanding. It is indeed necessary to give the Eighth Route Army a small punishment."
Tojo Hideji's tone was indifferent. He was indeed scared out of his wits this time.
But at this moment, a communications staff officer held a telegram in his hand, walked quickly into the air-raid shelter, and reported to Tojo Eiji:
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, the commander of the dispatched army, General Hata Toshiroku, has just sent a clear telegram. The Eighth Route Army headquarters has sent a telegram warning the locust army. The strategic bombers just dispatched are just a small warning. If the locust army dares to burn, kill and loot in the Changsha area, the Eighth Route Army will surely
Strategic bombers will be dispatched to level Tokyo and the Locust Palace."
"Baga!" Hideji Tojo was furious, "How dare the Eighth Route Army threaten the Empire of Japan?"
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At this moment, the phone on the table rang, and the major general staff officer picked it up.
After a while, the major general staff officer hung up the phone and reported to Tojo Hideki: "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, the military attache of Tian Locust just called and ordered the dispatched troops and the 11th Army headquarters to capture Changsha, strictly restrain the soldiers, and strictly prohibit
The soldiers burned, killed and looted, and those who violated the rules should be dealt with according to military law. This is the intention of His Majesty Tianlu."
"idiot!"
When Tojo Hideji heard this, he cursed angrily on the spot.
The battle was obviously won, but Hideji Tojo felt very aggrieved, making the Japanese army on the front line seem to have suffered a huge defeat.
I'm very angry, but there's nothing I can do.
In fact, from the perspective of Tian Locust, Tojo Hideji can also understand.
Let’s not talk about the Eighth Route Army’s bombing of the Locust Palace for now. Although the Locusts can escape from the Locust Palace but cannot escape from the Locust Palace, as long as the people in the Locust Palace are relocated, the problem will not be big.
But once the Eighth Route Army bombs Tokyo, it is what scares the locusts the most. The wooden buildings in Tokyo are most afraid of fire attacks.
Once the fire spreads, the consequences will be unimaginable, the number of casualties will reach tens to millions, and millions of people will be homeless.
Right now, for Tianlu, local stability is more important than anything else.
"Sugisan-kun." Tojo Eiji looked at Sugisangen, "The Locust has issued an order, do you know what to do?"
"Hi."
Shan Sanyuan lowered his head suddenly.
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Hunan Province.
Changsha.
Surrounded by a crowd of Japanese officers and guards, Hengshan Yong walked into the former National Army Theater Headquarters in Changsha, carrying a lieutenant general's sword.
It was here that during the three Changsha battles, Xue Yue commanded 300,000 national troops and killed more than 100,000 Japanese soldiers using the "Heavenly Furnace" strategy.
But now, Hengshan Yong defeated Xue Yue's Tianlu tactics with lightning strikes.
Or.
Due to Principal Chang's micro-management, the national army was defeated before Xue Yue's Heavenly Furnace strategy could be launched.
"It would be great if the Eighth Route Army's combat effectiveness was the same as that of the National Army and the Chinese Government Army."
Seeing the rising sun flag of the Locust Army flying above the city of Changsha, Hengshan Yong sighed with emotion.
His thoughts returned to the Xuzhou battlefield a few months ago.
In that battle, the main force of the 11th Army was defeated by the main force of the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army, and fled back to central China like a prodigal dog.
In the past two months, Isamu Hengshan has been studying how to crack Xue Yue's Tianlu tactics.
Still studying how to crack the Eighth Route Army's tactics.
Until now, Yokoyama Isamu has come up with a strategy to break the Tianlu tactics.
But how to crack the tactics of the Eighth Route Army has always been a headache for Yokoyama Isamu.
The Eighth Route Army not only had unimaginable firepower, but its tactics were also flexible and unpredictable.
"Your Excellency, Commander, has already defeated Nan Xueyue. It will only be a matter of time before he defeats Bei Yunlong again."
Chief of Staff Nakayama Sadake said in a solemn voice.
In the three Changsha battles, the 11th Army was the main force, and the 11th Army suffered heavy losses in all three battles.
In addition, the 11th Army was defeated by the Eighth Route Army in the Xuzhou area, and the morale of the 11th Army seemed to have dropped to freezing point.
However, after this victory, the morale of the 11th Army quickly recovered a lot.
"Li Yunlong?"
Yokoyama Isamu narrowed his eyes.
Xue Yue and Li Yunlong are called the pillars of the country by the Chinese, and are also known as South Xueyue and Bei Yunlong.
Now he has defeated Nan Xueyue, and next is Bei Yunlong.
But how could Li Yunlong be so easy to defeat?
At this moment, the communications staff officer walked in quickly with a folder and reported to Yokoyama Yongton: "General, orders from base camp!"
Isamu Yokoyama was suddenly shocked. The base camp actually passed the dispatched army headquarters and issued an order to the 11th Army. Is it possible that the Prime Minister is micromanaging?
"read!"
Yokoyama Isamu and all the Japanese officers lowered their heads and made a listening gesture.
"Hi."
The communications officer opened the folder and read:
"To commend the Expedition Army and the 11th Army for their heroic performance in the Battle of Changsha, Tian Locust ordered the 11th Army and the soldiers of the Expedition Army not to burn, kill, loot, rape women, or violate military law in and around the Changsha area.
Prime Minister Hideji Tojo, His Majesty the Emperor is on board, and Japan’s locust army is on board!”
The corner of Yokoyama Isamu's mouth twitched, but he finally paused: "Hi."
The 11th Army Headquarters received a clear threat telegram from the Eighth Route Army Headquarters earlier than the Japanese base camp.
We can't burn, kill, loot, and waste so much combat materials. So what's the point of occupying territory?
But since it was the order from the base camp and Tian Locust, Hengshan Yong did not dare to disobey it.
If the Eighth Route Army were to take serious action, Hengshan Yong would probably be dismissed from his post easily.
Yokoyama Yong first made a sound, and then issued an order in a cold tone: "Order all officers and soldiers not to burn, kill, loot, or rape women. Violators will be dealt with according to military law!"
"Hi."
Nakayama Sadake and Futami Akisaburo lowered their heads suddenly and quickly conveyed the order.
Following the order from the 11th Army Headquarters, the Japanese who were burning, killing and looting were ordered to stop immediately.
But some of the Japs had gone crazy and had to send out military police to arrest the Japs who went crazy and even shot some of them to death.
The Japanese's burning, killing, and looting stopped completely.
In another time and space, after the Japanese captured Changsha, they carried out a brutal massacre and retaliatory bombing and massacre of local residents.
But in this time and space, even if the Japanese occupied Changsha earlier than in another time and space, the Japanese had to put away their butcher's knife due to the Eighth Route Army's intimidation and threats to the Japanese.