Not long after the telegram was sent, the Japanese Manchurian Army Headquarters called back. Dashanyan basically agreed with Liu Zhenming's combat ideas and instructed the 1st Army to attract as much attention as possible from the Russian army. To put it bluntly, it was just a joke.
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When the eyes of the generals of the First Army were all on Liu Zhenming, Liu Zhenming was dumbfounded. He had already figured out what everyone wanted, which was to let him lead the 2nd Division to sneak across the Taizi River for a surprise attack.
Sure enough, Oshima Hisao solemnly asked: "Nishijima-kun, please take on this important task. The Guards Division and the 12th Division will attack from the front to cover your offensive intention. Wait until Nishijima-kun takes over."
After the opponent's strategic location is reached, our First Army will launch a general attack."
Liu Zhenming agreed after thinking for a while. If he wanted to get close to Dashanyan, he could only win his trust again by relying on his identity as Nishidao's assistant. Otherwise, it would be difficult to even meet him, let alone assassinate him.
Besides, no matter how heavy the casualties of the 2nd Division were, he wouldn't feel bad. As long as they didn't die all and completed the tactical operation, leading the Japanese army to attack the Russian army was a very interesting thing in itself, wasn't it?
It seems that there are many things I can do now, besides killing Dashanyan, there are many more (the latest chapter of Mistress Wuxin).
Liu Zhenming pondered for a moment, his eyes flashed with wisdom, and he said slowly: "Your Excellency, the Russian army lacks intelligence. Not only does it not know that our 2nd Division has returned to the front line, but there is only a rough estimate of the strength of our army here.
Understand, for this sneak attack, I hope to replace the flag of the 2nd Division with the flag of the Guards Division."
"Change the flag?" Oshima didn't understand for a while, his brows furrowed slightly, looking slightly confused.
Tanaka Yiichi quickly explained: "The commander of the Nishijima Division means that if our 2nd Division changes to the flag of the Guards Division, even if it is discovered by the Russian army during the operation, the Russian army will not think that we have too much trouble.
A large number of troops are used for sneak attacks, because there is a Guards Division attacking from the front, and the Guards Division is attacking in a sneak attack. How many men do the Guards Division have in total?"
When everyone heard this, they suddenly realized. They all admired Liu Zhenming. This didn't cost a single shot. Just changing the flag could show the enemy's weakness. He was worthy of Kenshin Uesugi today.
Liu Zhenming's eyelids sunk slightly and he thought to himself: Tanaka Yiichi must not be retained. Fortunately, he is now the chief of staff of the 2nd Division, and there will be plenty of time to kill him on the way.
Liu Zhenming laughed, patted Tanaka Yiichi generously on the shoulder, and said boldly: "I originally thought that the headquarters sent me a chief of staff who didn't know the heights of the world. Now it seems that Tanaka-kun and I complement each other.
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"Thank you for your compliment!" Tanaka Yiichi replied with a happy face.
Liu Zhenming turned to Oshima Jiuzhi and said seriously: "Your Excellency, without further ado, let's start taking action. I will let people choose the place to cross the river, build a few pontoons tonight, and start crossing the river tomorrow morning."
"So fast! Don't you need a rest, Nishijima-kun?"
Liu Zhenming clenched his fist and said: "Everyone in our 2nd Division is waiting for revenge. Taking a break will only weaken our fighting spirit. Your Excellency, I'm going down to prepare."
After Liu Zhenming led the generals of the 2nd Division to leave, Oshima sighed: "After the last defeat, Nishijima-kun not only did not lose his fighting spirit, but he became more resourceful. There is a Chinese saying that goes well -
Failure is the mother of success, which refers to people like Nishijima-kun. We have also begun to prepare. Once the 2nd Division begins to cross the river, we will launch an attack."
Liu Zhenming returned to the station of the 2nd Division and issued the order. All the Japanese soldiers were gearing up and ready to fight at any time.
"The discipline and organization of these idiots are beyond praise!" Liu Zhenming was secretly shocked.
Before it gets dark, the Japanese engineers who went to Taizi River for reconnaissance have already surveyed a place suitable for crossing the river. This place is sparsely populated, with dense forests on both sides of the river, and the terrain is dangerous, making it not suitable for large-scale river crossing operations.
However, precisely because it was not suitable for large-scale crossings of the river, the Russian army's defenses were relatively lax.
After hearing the report, Liu Zhenming nodded and agreed: "Then cross the river from here. Tonight, the engineering team must build three pontoon bridges."
"Your Excellency, can you give me the task of opening the road?" After Liu Zhenming finished speaking, Tanaka Yiichi asked.
There is a saying that if the staff does not have a leader, it will not make a sound! Although the Japanese army's staff system is better, the staff also does not have much real power. What a war madman like Tanaka Yiichi hopes most is to be able to personally lead an army to fight.
, instead of hiding behind and making plans.
Liu Zhenming was worried that he couldn't find an excuse to kill him. Since this kid was hot-headed and wanted to die, there was no reason why he couldn't help him. He smiled slightly and said: "Well, Tanaka, you first select a squad of soldiers and swim through them."
Arrive at the other side and start reconnaissance. If there is any news of large-scale mobilization of Russian troops, immediately find a way to report to me."
Tanaka Yi was overjoyed and saluted loudly: "Hi (unparalleled in the world)!"
The location where the 2nd Division chose to cross the river belongs to the defense area of the 17th Russian Army. However, since the Russian Army has been in an offensive posture these days and is still dreaming of continuing to advance, it did not expect that the Japanese Army would be prepared to counterattack, so the defensive strength here is very heavy.
weak.
Liu Zhenming asked people to open two trails in the dense forest. The roads were surrounded by thorns, only enough for one horse to pass through. Liu Zhenming also strictly prohibited lighting torches at night. The soldiers could only advance hand in hand. From time to time, some soldiers had their clothes cut.
, however, the entire army is still full of fighting spirit.
After they arrived at the river, they sat down to rest and wait to cross the river tomorrow morning. While the engineers were busy building the pontoon bridge, Liu Zhenming stood idle by the river and watched the scenery.
It can be said that this time leading troops in battle was the easiest for him, because in this battle, he didn't care about winning or losing at all. At some point, Nishijima Ayako had already walked to him,
She looked at Liu Zhenming who was standing still and couldn't help but ask: "Father, what are you thinking about?"
After Nishijima Ayako came here this time, she always felt that her father had changed a bit. Her father, who used to be very strict and dignified in front of her, seemed to have become more humane, and sometimes he was very funny and humorous. Could it be because of the treatment?
Okay so something changed.
Liu Zhenming smiled and asked, "Ayako, everyone has a dream. What is your dream?"
"My dream?" Nishijima Ayako murmured to herself: "My dream is to never leave my father."
"Silly boy, how can it be forever? Even if you don't get married, I will die before you." Liu Zhenming raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Do you remember the nurse named Furongzi from Haicheng Hospital? Father?
Suddenly I found that I like her a little bit."
Nishijima Ayako was shaken, but she immediately stabilized herself and said, "Are you talking about the head nurse, Ms. Furongko? I heard some rumors that she seems to have some relationship with Marshal Oyama Iwa."
"Really?" Liu Zhenming said slightly disappointed, "It seems hard for my father to forget her."