Chapter 5 The war started, and the military divisions formed an army (51)
In Changchun, inside the headquarters of the Kwantung Army, Commander Nanjiro, Chief of Staff Hisao Nisio, and Deputy Chief of Staff Seishiro Itagaki were discussing something seriously.
Ouyang Yun and Zhang Zizhong did not expect that due to the media offensive organized by them, although the news of Kenji Doihara's arrest spread back to Japan as expected and caused shock to the government and the public, the impact was negative. Japan's losing military forces took advantage of this opportunity to hold large-scale demonstrations and petitions, calling for the dissolution of the pocket cabinet. Now, although there has been no substantial development, the military forces have completely taken the initiative.
Feedback to the Kwantung Army: First of all, the appointment of Nanjiro North Korea Governor was delayed, and secondly, the Kwantung Army headquarters received verbal recognition from the domestic military bosses and gained the power to use all means on the Tianjin issue. In layman's terms, Said that as long as Nanjiro is willing, he can now declare war on China in fact.
It has been some time since the Kwantung Army Headquarters received the distress telegram from the fourth floor of Tamami. As for whether to send out troops, Nanjiro, an old Japanese soldier, was hesitant because of the large-scale problem.
The Kwantung Army originally had a total of five regular divisions in the Northeast. In the second half of 1935, the 108th Division was formed for the so-called "North China High Autonomy Plan." The real purpose of forming the 108th Division was not to fight, but to fight. It was hoped that its presence in Tianjin would serve as a deterrent to the large and small warlords in North China, so that North China's autonomy could be achieved through small-scale military operations or even without using weapons. However, to Nanjiro's surprise, the Chinese army, which had always been cowardly, But this time they showed very toughness, first the Xuebing Army, then the 38th Division. They did not flee like Zhang's Northeastern Army, but rushed up against the Sun Flag. Renqiu fought, although in the end It ended with the 108th Division being coerced by the 38th Division and having to withdraw from the battlefield. However, the unexpected rise of the cadet army has become a reality that the Japanese have to face up to. It was from that time that Nanjiro had the means to solve the North China problem by force. Awakening, this time letting the 108th Division attack the 38th Division is a plan to kill two birds with one stone. One is to control the strategic location of Tianjin. The other is to take this opportunity to make some achievements. While helping the military to build momentum, it can also Let domestic politicians see the benefits of using force...
The development of the war to this stage was obviously not what Nanjiro could have expected, and it was also unacceptable to him. It is already a big joke that Doihara, the dignified division commander and lieutenant general level, was caught. The emperor of a division The army was actually made glutinous rice balls by a Chinese soldier with a division-level organization. This really made the old Japanese feel a little unbelievable. When did the Chinese army become so powerful? Or was Doihara just a straw bag? His Majesty the Emperor of a division. It is impossible not to save the people. However, considering the rampant civilian anti-Japanese armed forces in Puppet Manchuria, it is impossible to mobilize the army on a large scale. Well, use the two brigades already stationed near Hebei, and Not to mention whether we can win in time, another question is whether doing this will involve Song Zheyuan and Ouyang Yun.
Before meeting Seishiro Itagaki and Hisao Nishio, old Japanese Nanjiro had been thinking about the map for more than an hour, but he still couldn't come up with any good ideas. What he can do now is to go out first. A part of the aviation force carried out deterrent bombing on the 38th Division's positions.
Why is it said to be a deterrent bombing? This has to mention a combat cost. The cost of aircraft and anti-aircraft weapons is naturally different between the sky and the earth. The little devil was completely restrained by the 38th Division’s air defense force because of its previous air strategy. Therefore, the old Japanese, who was worried that the power of the aviation force, which was not rich, would be weakened again, came up with this idea. Next, a strange scene appeared in the sky over Tianjin near Lizhuang, with no less than twenty little Japanese. After the fighter plane flew in from a distance, it actually started dropping bombs at a height of more than three meters. Then, after pretending to patrol around to show that it had completed the rescue mission, it hurriedly got out of the way.
The accuracy of bombs dropped over 3,000 meters can be imagined. It is understandable that accidental bombings occurred. However, these sick Japanese soldiers in Lizhuang suffered a lot. Just a moment ago, the little Japanese soldiers who were looking forward to it were still waiting for them. Watching the "beautiful shadows" of the planes, they cheered for joy. The next moment, when they discovered that many of the eggs laid by the planes were falling on their heads, they screamed strangely and fled in all directions, while Bage Yalu cursed loudly. , the aviation troops in the army are paid much higher than the general arms. Because of this, these aviation troops have always been arrogant and arrogant. To put it more vividly, they always walk with their nostrils in the air. The little devils in the army have long been disgusted with it. With such virtue, they naturally refused to let go of the opportunity when they got it. For a while, they just scolded those aviation soldiers bloody, like they were worse than pigs and dogs.
Naturally, the Japs Airmen who had gone far away could not hear the curses of the Lizhuang Japs, and the instigator, Nanjiro, naturally would not hear them either. At this time, he was discussing with Nishio and Itagaki about the distress telegram on the fourth floor of Tomamichi. Another thing,
In addition to hoping for reinforcements, the distress telegram from the fourth floor of Tammidi also asked for instructions to use poison gas bombs at critical moments.
The use of poison gas bombs is not a trivial matter. Although Nanjiro does not care about violating any international agreements, he has to consider the impact this matter may have on himself. He may not hold it in his mouth for foreigners, but he must guard against domestic political opponents using it. Make a fuss about something,
Neither Nishio nor Itagaki are good people. The two Japanese soldiers even have a morbid hobby of killing people. The current situation of the 108th Division also provides them with an excuse. Therefore, both of them unanimously suggested that Nanjiro accept the request from the fourth floor of Tomamichi. , let them play freely, and if something happens, they will put the responsibility on him. Hiszo Nishio said: "It's time to teach the Chinese people a painful lesson. The dignity of the Imperial Japanese Army will not be allowed to be violated." of."
Nanjiro nodded and finally made the decision: "Let's do it this way. If the war is really unfavorable, they are allowed to use poison gas bombs. As for those guys in the country, hum." He snorted twice and said disdainfully: "They can only hide behind women. Besides gesticulating, do you have any other skills?"
"Your Excellency, Commander, can you let the two brigades deployed on the Hebei border make a feint? Gas bombs alone are not enough. After all, there are more than 20,000 imperial soldiers in Lizhuang... "Itagaki has always had the intention to expand the war, but he has never found an opportunity to speak. At this time, Xu felt that the opportunity had come, and he said this,
"A full-scale war?" Nanjiro stood up and did not give an answer immediately.