After Lieutenant General Okamura Neiji, who was in Qingyun, received the report that his troops had been defeated and had withdrawn to Yoshin, he was shocked and could no longer sit still. He drove overnight to Yoshin to reorganize his troops.
Qingyun is not far from Yangxin, just over fifty miles away, and Neji Okamura can get there in more than an hour.
Okamura Neiji is definitely a famous general in the Japanese army. He has a habit of often recording his experiences in military training and fighting, and when he has nothing to do, he will take it out and study it carefully to gain lessons from it. This habit started with him
He started to persevere when he was a trainee second lieutenant, and he persisted until he became the commander-in-chief of the Japanese army invading China.
Maybe he started from the lowest level, or maybe he once commanded troops to fight on the front line as a squad leader. Okamura Neiji is very pragmatic and has a deep scheming mind. In him, it is difficult to find the arrogance of many Japanese generals.
After arriving at Yoshin, Okamura Neji visited the brigades of the 2nd Division, and then visited the brigades of the 35th Division and the 41st Division. He found that the entire army was filled with a sense of panic.
Emotion, or the emotion of failure. Especially in the 35th Division, when the new recruits saw the commander arriving, their eyes were full of panic, and their expressions were like frightened rabbits.
Okamura Neiji asked the 35th Division to withdraw to Yangxin County and deploy the 2nd Division and the 41st Division around Yangxin County to build positions and prepare for defense. Then Okamura Neiji ordered
The 41st Division's Baggage Regiment took out the rations and let the Second Division and the 35th Division have food to eat first. Then Okamura Neji convened a meeting between the captains and senior officials of the three divisions.
Not mentioning the defeat, but analyzing it piece by piece and arranging logistics supplies such as weapons, ammunition, food and clothing for each division one by one.
The North China Front Army has been reduced to pauper by Liu Yimin. It is indeed a bit difficult for so many troops to rely solely on domestic supplies. In addition, the logistics gap between the Second Division and the 35th Division is too large, especially the 35th Division.
The group has simply become a mouthpiece, with nothing left except people.
Okamura Neiji directly sent a report to the commander of the Kwantung Army, Ueda Kenkichi, reporting in detail the damage to the troops, requesting an urgent replenishment of troops, required weapons and equipment, and supplies from the northeast to the Second Division, and requested that they must be mobilized overnight, overnight
Load the truck and ship it overnight. At the same time, a report is sent to the base camp, requesting the 35th Division to urgently replenish the weapons and equipment, baggage supplies and vacant soldiers of a division.
After finishing all this, Okamura Neiji sat down and drafted a report to Terauchi Touichi. In the report, Okamura Neiji told Teraui Touichi that of the 18,000 men of the 35th Division, only 10,062 people returned to Yoshin, and the loss was nearly
Half of the time, all weapons, ammunition and baggage were lost, and many soldiers even took off their uniforms. Morale was extremely low, worse than that of the new corps. The casualties in the tanks, armored vehicles, cars and personnel of the second division were close to one-third. The first
Although the 41st Division had basically no casualties, due to the disastrous defeat, a sense of defeat permeated the troops. What the Hebei-Shandong Border Assault Group urgently needs to solve now is not how to find and pursue the Eighth Route Army, but how to immediately solve the problem of food, clothing and clothing.
Clothes issues and rest and replenishment issues. If the 35th Division wants to return to the battlefield, it will need at least three months of training. The entire Hebei-Shandong border assault group, except for the Second Division that can fight again after completing its replenishment, other
The two divisions can only serve as local garrison. When used to fight against the cunning Eighth Route Army like the instructor, it is simply sending a sheep into the tiger's mouth.
After sending the telegram, Okamura Neiji went to the fourth regiment of the third brigade of the second division and had a meal with the soldiers. He also personally served the meals to the soldiers.
This small gesture made everyone in the Second Division burst into tears of gratitude, and morale was restored immediately.
Okamura Neiji told the brigade commander, regimental commander, and group captains of the third brigade that the second division was the leader of the imperial army. One defeat did not explain the problem. The important thing was to restore the soldiers' belief in victory next time.
The Eighth Route Army instructors advanced bravely and used victory to wash away today's shame. Of course, the reason why today's battle failed was not because of the Second Division, but because the commanding organization was unclear about the enemy's situation. Under such unfavorable circumstances, the Second Division still
Being able to keep the formation complete and not panic when retreating shows that the Second Division is indeed well-trained. The only shortcoming is that after joining the 41st Division, it should concentrate its firepower to kill the Eighth Route Army's carbine. At this time, the Eighth Route Army's artillery group did not follow.
Come up, with the firepower of the Second Division, can we still be afraid of the Eighth Route Army's pursuing troops?
Okamura Neiji's words made all these officers feel ashamed and kept bowing, saying that they had burdened the division commander.
After appeasing the troops, Okamura Neiji asked the 41st Division, which was fully equipped, to print leaflets and peace notices overnight. The main content was to tell the people of Yangxin that the imperial army was a friend of the Chinese and came to help the Chinese overthrow the decadence.
The reactionary Chiang Kai-shek regime came to help the Chinese people defend against communism and to work with the Chinese people to develop the economy and build a new order. Okamura Neiji also swore in his peace notice that as long as the people cooperate with the imperial army, the imperial army will absolutely
To ensure the safety of the people, knowledgeable people of Yangxin are welcome to participate in local management. Counties, districts, and villages have established maintenance committees. In any village where a maintenance committee is established, the imperial army will never be stationed in the village. In any village that refuses to establish a maintenance committee, the emperor
The general will send troops to help establish maintenance committees and establish villagers' self-defense forces.
At this time, Okamura Neiji already had a good idea of the war situation on the Hebei-Shandong border. He knew that with the defeated generals in his hands, it would be impossible to pursue Liu Yimin's main force. However, Liu Yimin did not take advantage of the situation to encircle and annihilate the second division, and the third
The 15th Division and the 41st Division also showed that Liu Yimin was afraid of being defeated and that he would not be able to escape when the imperial army's reinforcements came. Therefore, Okamura Neji was not worried that the Eighth Route Army would attack him again, because the Second Division and
After the 41st Division joined forces, a line of defense had been formed. Not to mention the 41st Division, but also the 2nd Division that had been hit. After building a line of defense, if the Eighth Route Army dared to attack, he was confident that the Eighth Route Army would be able to defeat it.
Blood flow.
Just when Okamura Neji was doing his best to boost morale and restore law and order in Yoshin, General Juichi Terauchi, who was sitting in front of the map in the North China Front headquarters, finally made a decision.
The night in Peiping was sultry and sultry. Temple Shouyi's heart was even sultry and hotter than this weather.
Terauchi Juichi called Naosaburo Okabe and asked him if he had sent an apology telegram to the base camp.
Okabe Naosaburo was puzzled by what he heard. Your Excellency, the Commander, did not tell you to send any apology telegram! He just answered honestly: "No."
Terauchi Shouichi closed his eyes for a while, then opened his eyes and said: "The telegram of apology still has to be sent. The main force of the 10th Division was completely shattered. The Second Division and the 35th Division suffered such heavy losses. It's always...
Someone has to be responsible. You send a telegram to the base camp, saying that I owe the Holy Grace and am willing to return to my country to accept military punishment. At the same time, report to the base camp that the commander of the 10th Division, Lieutenant General Isotani Rensuke, was cowering before the battle.
Before, he actually led the division headquarters to stay in Dexian County, and he must bear the responsibility for the tragedy of the division. There was the defeat of Xuzhou before, and now the entire army in Binxian County was destroyed. If there is no mercy again, where is the military law? Where is the face of the Japanese Empire?
?Request the base camp to hold Isotani Rensuke responsible for his dereliction of duty, and at least transfer him from the North China Front. I don’t want to see this person again. In addition, report to the base camp that since Lieutenant General Okamura Neiji, commander of the 2nd Division, entered the Hebei-Shandong border,
If handled properly, not only will the military command be excellent, but he will also have unique insights into controlling the people of China."
After Naosaburo Okabe went to send the report, Juichi Terauchi called again and asked the aviation group why they did not execute the order and dispatch aircraft to cover the 2nd Division and the 35th Division to retreat?
Lieutenant General Toshiro Kinoshita, commander of the North China Front Army Aviation Group, explained on the phone that the losses in the Battle of Binxian were too great, morale was too low, it was getting late, and all the veteran pilots had been exhausted. Most of the current pilots graduated from flight schools.
The students who had not been out for a long time did not have the skills to land in the dark, so they were unable to carry out the order. Please forgive me, Commander.
Juichi Terauchi coldly told him that there was no need to explain, and asked him to go back to Tokyo directly to explain to the emperor. The North China Front Army Headquarters would designate someone to act as the commander of the aviation group. After saying that, he hung up the phone directly.
Not long after, Lieutenant General Toshi Kinoshita, commander of the aviation group, drove to the headquarters of Juichi Terauchi, accompanied by two female aviation operators.
Juichi Terauchi sat at his desk, regained his majesty as an imperial count and army general, and looked coldly at Lieutenant General Toshiro Kinoshita, commander of the aviation group.
Lieutenant General Toshiro Kinoshita succeeded Lieutenant General Yoshitoshi Tokugawa who committed suicide by caesarean section as the commander of the North China Aviation Group. Since taking office, he fought a good battle, that is, under the command of General Juichi Terauchi, he attacked the Shaanxi Eighth Route Army Arsenal and the airport.
Shouichi in the temple was in awe.
Seeing the unkind look on Touichi Terauchi's face, Kinoshita Toshi trembled in his heart. He knew that the commander had lost the battle and would definitely try to find a scapegoat. However, out of fear, Kinoshita Toshi reported the performance of the aviation force in the Battle of Hama County in detail.
The purpose is to let Juichi Terauchi know that the aviation force has tried its best and suffered heavy losses. It needs to replenish aircraft and pilots in the short term, otherwise it will be impossible to meet the combat needs of the front army.
Terauchi Touichi asked coldly: "The front army authorized you to unified command North China, Central China, the Kwantung Army, and the Combined Fleet Air Force for combat operations. It has only been a day of fighting, and you are already timid?"
Lieutenant General Toshiro Kinoshita hurriedly said: "Report to Commander, the carrier-based aircraft of the Combined Fleet are very valuable. They suffered heavy losses during the bombing in southern Hebei last time, and today they lost another part in Bin County. The Combined Fleet is in the waters near Qingdao, a distance of
It’s too far away, and after the plane flies back to reload and refuel, it’s no longer possible to catch up. This is also the case at Xuzhou Airport and Kwantung Army Shanhaiguan Airport in central China.”
Terauchi Shouichi thought for a moment and knew that what Kinoshita Toshio said was the truth, but he couldn't let him go just like that! So, Terauchi Shouichi said coldly: "I don't care what your reasons are. First of all, you have no idea about the enemy's situation. Liu Yimin is the leader."
To cross the Yellow River, pontoons or ferries must be built. You are derelict in not detecting this situation. Secondly, you have poor planning. The combat order clearly states that when the imperial army attacks, each brigade must be escorted by four aircraft.
, and it was a non-stop escort. When the 10th Division and the 2nd Division attacked, you failed to do this, which led to the Eighth Route Bureau's repeated sneak attacks and successful interceptions. Third, your reaction speed was too slow and you encountered the Eighth Route Army's anti-aircraft fire ambush.
After that, you did not quickly mobilize fighter planes to the battlefield to carry out high-intensity bombing. You could have destroyed the main artillery force of the Eighth Route Army in one fell swoop. In the end, the Eighth Route Army shot down so many fighter planes. But you just sat in the office, not even daring to retaliate.
What’s wrong with a soldier! What’s wrong with a warrior! I’m ashamed of you!”
Kinoshita Toshita and Terauchi Juichi are both members of Japan's powerful class. The reason why they are keen on launching aggressive wars is not to mention the long-term development of the empire. Privately, one is to get promoted and make a fortune, and the other is that they themselves do not have to go into battle.
, bullets cannot find them. If they had charged into battle like those squad leaders and squadron leaders, the war of aggression against China would probably not have been fought.
Hearing what Terauchi Shouichi said, Kinoshita Toshi understood that this was Terauchi Shouichi looking for a scapegoat. Otherwise, his military career would probably be ruined in his hands.
Kinoshita calmed down and reported: "Your Excellency, Commander, the aviation group has made military exploits under your command. You also know that after several sneak attacks by Liu Yimin, the best of the North China Imperial Army pilots, including the Kwantung Army pilots, were completely lost. Now
Most of the pilots are novices, and they need more training. Everyone in the aviation group hates Liu Yimin's Tubal Road, and they wish they could find him and blow him to pieces, but this guy is too cunning. We don't know where he is hiding or what he will do.
They suddenly appeared somewhere, which made us very passive. I personally think that this is because the intelligence department did not do its job well. Commander, please rest assured that our next step will be to increase the intensity of reconnaissance and bombing. Liu Yimin will become a ground mouse.
Blast them out too!"
After Kinoshita Toshi finished speaking, he glanced at the two beauties who were accompanying him. The two aviation operators stepped forward, placed a leather bag in front of Terauchi Juichi, and said delicately: "I'm sorry for causing you any trouble. Please
Please bear with me and I am willing to serve you!"
Terauchi Juichi knew that there were gold bars in the leather bag without even looking at it. He was suspicious. These aviation soldiers were not infantry. They had little contact with the Chinese people and had few opportunities to plunder them. How could they be so rich?
Juichi Terauchi is not the commander of the Kwantung Army, Ueda Kenkichi, and is not as corrupt as him. But now is the time when the aviation force is needed, and the change of generals is just talk. The purpose is to knock Kinoshita Toshi so that he can be in the future
Therefore, after hearing Kinoshita Toshi's defense, Terauchi Juichi frowned and wanted to teach him a lesson, but he couldn't help but the virgin fragrance of the two female operators went straight into his nose and raised his head to scan
I took a quick look and saw that the two operators were wearing aviation summer uniforms, with short sleeves and exposed arms that looked like pink lotus roots. Their charming faces had a sense of military heroism, and I felt a rush of heat in my heart.
Terauchi Shouichi's face was still serious, and he said coldly to Kinoshita Toshi: "According to the Chinese people, things happen over and over again, not over and over again. After you go back, you will study overnight and mobilize fighter planes. Starting tomorrow, you must follow the combat orders.
It is required to be implemented to ensure the safety and smooth flow of the imperial army's attack. If today's situation occurs again, will military law be in vain? Do you understand?"
Kinoshita Satoshi felt a chill in his heart. Beauty and gold were more attractive. The commander was just a pervert and a greedy man! But slander was one thing, how to speak was another. Kinoshita took out a white handkerchief and wiped it.
With sweat on his face, he saluted and said respectfully: "Commander, please rest assured that the aviation group will never live up to your expectations! We must do a good job in reconnaissance and bombing tomorrow to ensure that there are no opportunities to take advantage of Tubal Road!"
Terauchi Juichi then waved his hand and asked Kinoshita Toshi to lead the two female operators away.
Kinoshita Toshiro took a step forward and reported in a low voice that the two female operators were still virgins. Your Majesty, the Commander, had worked so hard for the Empire of Japan. Should they be allowed to stay and serve His Majesty the Commander?
Temple Shouichi was furious, slapped his hand on the table, and shouted: "Baga! Your conscience is greatly damaged! The imperial army suffered such a huge loss, and you didn't even think about how to take revenge, and you actually gave the beautiful woman to work!"
Baga!”
Kinoshita was so frightened that he hurriedly nodded and said "Hai", grabbed the door and left. When he walked to the door, he seemed to hear Juichi Terauchi saying in a trance that he would send the two beauties tomorrow night.
When Naosaburo Okabe came back from sending a telegram to the base camp, he bumped into Kinoshita Toshi who was rushing out of the door. When he entered the office, he saw Touichi Terauchi sitting at the desk, with anger still lingering on his face. Naosaburo Okabe
After taking a closer look, this office is quiet and quiet. It still has the original furnishings. There is nothing more and nothing less. What makes the commander angry?
Terauchi Shouichi stabilized his mind and said: "Okabe-kun, record the order: 1. Today our army suffered a great defeat in Binxian County and suffered heavy losses. I, the commander, feel that I have no face to face His Majesty the Emperor, the people, and the loyal and brave Emperor.
Army officers and soldiers. But if you think about it carefully, this is Liu Yimin's helpless move at the end of the day. The Hebei-Shandong border is a strategic death zone. Liu Yimin dared to cross the river to ambush our army, which is asking for death. It shows that our strategy is correct. The entire army must resolutely implement it.
The battle plan is unwavering. Second, order China to dispatch the Fourth Fleet to march westward at night, monitor and blockade the Yellow River in Binxian County, and strictly prevent the Eighth Route Army from erecting pontoons and sneaking back to Shandong. Third, order Lieutenant General Toshiro Kinoshita of the Aviation Group to command the aviation force.
Launch large-scale reconnaissance on the Hebei-Shandong border, western Shandong, southern Shandong, central Shandong, southern Shandong, and eastern Shandong, organize fighter formations to bomb the Eighth Route Army, and provide uninterrupted air cover for the imperial army's attacking troops. Fourth, the order has arrived at Deshi Road
The 23rd Division, the 40th Division and the Manchuria National Defense Force were left in the Jizhong Assault Group to conduct repeated raids on Jizhong. The main force of the Jizhong Eighth Route Army must be found and annihilated. The First Division, the Seventh Division, and the
The 24th Division quickly assembled its troops, marched eastward at starry night, and moved closer to Okamura Neiji's group. It was preparing to find and annihilate the main force of Liu Yimin's instructors on the Hebei-Shandong border. Fifth, ordered the Jinan Assault Group to quickly attack northward and meet Deshi Road.
The front-line troops unite and prepare to support the Hebei-Shandong border operations. Sixth, order the troops stationed on the Jinpu line to strictly guard the defensive line and prevent the Tubal Road from taking the opportunity to collude with each other and escape from the encirclement. Seventh, order Lieutenant General Tada Shun to command no less than three divisions on the Xuzhou front line.
The troops will quickly and secretly move northward early tomorrow morning to capture Linyi and prepare for a comprehensive sweep of the Yimeng Mountain area."