At four o'clock in the afternoon, the sun without clouds shone brightly on the earth, as if midsummer had arrived early.
The huge convoy drove from a simple road onto the sea-ring highway connecting Lingao and Chengmai County. The Japanese obviously paid great attention when building the road. The road surface was six meters wide, two lanes, and the roadbed was paved with clay and sand obtained from nearby soil.
The entire roadbed is made of soft soil, with a middle-high arc and low sides. The lower part is laid alternately with clay and sandy soil in layers, and a layer of asphalt is sprinkled on the top.
The soil-taken side ditches on both sides of the road are leveled and used as drainage ditches. There is a drop of nearly two meters from the land base to the bottom of the drainage ditch, thus ensuring the dryness of the road surface.
The convoy consists of a transport truck pulling a cannon, a Type 95 light tank, and a Type 96 six-wheeled officer's passenger car. Boxes of ammunition are piled in the truck compartment. Although the Type 95 light tank, known as the "Bean Chariot,"
It may not look like much, but whether it has tanks in the Japanese army is the fundamental difference between the main force and the miscellaneous troops. Only the main divisions can have tank squadrons.
As for the Type 96 six-wheeled officer's passenger car, it is a symbol of identity and status. Nowadays, fuel is a strictly controlled item. Generally, Japanese generals riding horses provided by military horse farms in Hokkaido and northern Honshu can have the opportunity to own this kind of car.
"Luxury" vehicles are also rare within the main divisions of the Japanese army.
What is particularly surprising is that in the middle of the team there are two large Type 98 half-track radar vehicles with large pot lids. It is said that these are good things that can only be equipped by the main field divisions in North America and Australia. No one knows
The Japanese army on Hainan Island actually also possesses this kind of advanced equipment.
Behind the convoy are more than 40 three-wheeled motorcycles with machine guns and a huge infantry marching team, about 10,000 Japanese soldiers. Wearing yellow combat uniforms and helmets covered with coconut branches and leaves on their heads. From the right shoulder to the left
A white daily bag hangs diagonally around the waist. Among them, the machine gunner is carrying a Type 99 light machine gun, the sniper is holding a Type 95 sniper rifle wrapped in linen, and the general infantry is carrying a Type 99 rifle. At first glance, he is an elite in all battles.
.
On both sides of the motorcycle and infantry teams, from time to time, messengers and junior officers could be seen galloping back and forth on tall horses. They were all high-spirited and arrogant.
The team marched very fast. An hour later, they arrived at the Sancha Road intersection in Fushan Town, more than ten kilometers north of Chengmai County, and were stopped by the checkpoint of the 15th Infantry Brigade of the Japanese Army.
"Baga!"
A major who was sitting in the co-pilot seat of the Type 97 truck jumped out. He strode to the checkpoint and said to a captain who blocked the vehicle: "Yours, get out of the way. It will delay the march of the troops. I will pull yours."
Skin!"
The captain insisted: "Your Excellency, this is wartime. For safety reasons, please show your ID and the military order from the headquarters!"
"you--"
The major glared angrily, and at that moment, a Type 96 six-wheel officer's passenger car drove past the convoy and stopped in front of the leading truck.
Upon seeing this, the major's face became solemn, he strode over, leaned towards the car window and whispered a few words.
The car door opened, and a major general walked out aggressively, strode up to the captain, waved his hand, and said in Japanese with a strong Tokyo accent: "Get out of your way, the convoy will be released!"
The captain saw that the person who came down turned out to be a general. He complained in his heart. But considering his responsibilities, he still bit the bullet and said: "General, please show your ID, and..."
"Pah——"
A loud slap sounded.
"Hey Yi——"
The captain quickly bowed, and when he stood up and wanted to continue his defense, he received another loud slap in the face, forcing the captain to bow again and apologize.
After six consecutive slaps, the captain's face was almost swollen, and the major general said arrogantly: "I am Fujiwara Hideyoshi, the acting division commander of the 169th Division of the Imperial Japanese Army. I received the command at noon today
According to the order from the Ministry, it is said that the Chinese may land at the Chengmai Bay, so I led the troops from the Danxian station to Qiaotou Town to garrison. As for the military order, do you think that an officer of your level can read it?"
When the captain heard this, he felt as if he were mourning for his heir.
**The infantry brigade is different from the mixed brigade. The mixed brigade is usually composed of soldiers drawn from the main division. It has strong firepower, has a fixed organization, and is a strategic composite unit. The mixed brigade is usually equipped with artillery, cavalry, engineers and baggage.
Soldiers, early mixed brigades, were usually expanded into divisions.
The ** Infantry Brigade is a miscellaneous army, usually composed of domestically recruited recruits. Like the ** Garrison, it is mainly used to guard battlefield occupied areas and is under the command of the Army Headquarters or directly under the Front Army Headquarters. The Division and
As the main tactical unit, the subordinate brigades were deployed and used by the Japanese base camp between battlefields. However, the ** brigade rarely mobilized across the general army, and its status was relatively low.
This was also during the battle in the southern part of Hainan Island. Although Yoshitaka Owata, commander of the 11th Infantry Brigade of the Japanese Army, was a veteran major general, he was despised by the newly promoted Major General Kaifuku Sanqianxiong because he was commanding the Japanese Infantry Brigade and refused to accept the offer.
Accept and execute orders. In the eyes of the officers and soldiers of the main division, accepting the leadership of a motley crew is undoubtedly a huge shame.
The captain heard that the commander of the 169th Division, Lieutenant General Akashi Rishi, died in a bombing by the Anjia Army Air Force. It seems that Major General Fujiwara Hideyoshi is the new division commander who replaced Akaka Ri. The captain knew very well that the Fujiwara clan was a Japanese
Five noble surnames
First, in the history of Japan, the Fujiwara clan has long occupied the positions of regent, Kanbai, Taizheng minister, left and right ministers, etc. The surnames such as Konoe, Shoden, and Kujo are all separated from the Fujiwara clan, and they have great authority in both the military and political circles of Japan.
special status.
Judging from the level of equipment of the army in front of us, the background of Fujiwara Hideyoshi's division commander is even more complicated. How can an ordinary division have so much firepower? Not to mention that the daily march is carried out in a six-wheeled officer's passenger car.
It is a legendary vehicle.
With the background of this division commander, it would only be a matter of time before he was promoted to lieutenant general or even general.
All thoughts quickly emerged in the captain's mind, and he hurriedly said with a smile: "How dare I read your military orders? It's just to fulfill your duties. General Fujiwara, how did you get here safely? How did the Chinese people do it these days?
The air force is attacking everywhere. Even the commander of the Red Deer Division of your division..."
"Baga!"
Fujiwara Hideyoshi got angry again: "Are you trying to curse me to follow in the footsteps of that dead guy from Red Deer? Your conscience is greatly damaged!"
The captain hurriedly said: "How dare you, a villain... I'm just concerned about the safety of the general. Hainan Island is not peaceful now. The so-called gentleman will not stand under a dangerous wall. The general should make plans as soon as possible!"
Fujiwara Hideyoshi looked slightly brighter, pointed at the convoy behind and said: "Have you seen the weapons and equipment of my troops? With such strength, it is impossible for the Chinese to come ashore from my defense zone. Okay, for the sake of caring about me
Sir, let me tell you a secret... Do you know how we arrived safely along the way? My family specially gave me a radar vehicle specially equipped with the First Class Division, which can detect Chinese fighter planes in advance and then carry out the operation in time.
hidden."
The captain followed the direction pointed by Fujiwara Hideyoshi and saw a vehicle with a big pot lid at a glance, and quickly flattered him: "The general is wise and powerful, so the Chinese are no match for him. I'm sorry. General, I apologize again for my rudeness!"
"
"Yoshi!"
Fujiwara Hideyoshi nodded with satisfaction and looked at the captain with admiration: "What's your name? Do you want to join my division? I can promote you to be the captain. Finally, I can send you to the captain of Sugimoto Brigade.
Contact me! To be honest, my serious and responsible attitude towards you is still
I am very satisfied. We are short of upright people like you in our army! Before I went abroad, my father told me that the army must have both trustworthy subordinates and capable people to assist, so as to achieve success. I think
You are not bad, maybe you will become a strong general in my hands!"
The captain was overjoyed and said quickly: "Shuto Nomura is currently the captain of the 9th Squadron of the Third Battalion. I am very willing to work hard for Lord Fujiwara and serve the general with all my strength!"
"That's good!"
Fujiwara Hideyoshi turned around and said as he walked: "When I get settled in Qiaotou Town, I will send someone to ask the leader of the Sugimoto Brigade for someone. Don't worry, just follow me. In a few years, you will also be a general!"
Captain Nomura ran up to the six-wheel officer's passenger car, opened the door respectfully, and said: "Thank you, Your Excellency, Nomura will definitely live up to your love and care."
Fujiwara Hideyoshi returned to the car, stretched out his head and ordered: "Nomura, in order to avoid harassment by irrelevant people, you can sit in the passenger seat. When we get to Qiaotou Town, I will send a motorcycle to take you back!"
"Hey Yi——"
Captain Nomura quickly bowed, ran back to the checkpoint, told his subordinates a few words, and then got into the car with a smile on his face. He kept approaching Fujiwara Hideyoshi along the way, and dismissed the checkpoints that were heavily placed along the way.
Captain Nomura obviously had good connections in the 15th Infantry Brigade, and the entire marching team arrived at Qiaotou Town smoothly.
Lieutenant Colonel Shosaku Watanabe, captain of the second battalion of the 15th Infantry Brigade stationed in Qiaotou Town, heard Captain Nomura's introduction. Although he had some doubts in his heart, he quickly gave up the barracks built in the dense forest to express his gratitude to his troops.
Together with the two infantry brigades of the Lingaowei ** Garrison, they will protect the vast coast from Macun Port to Majiao Port. There is no need to occupy barracks. However, because there are too many people coming, the lack of barracks has to be 16
The Ninth Division will handle it on their own.
Fujiwara Hideyoshi didn't care, and casually rewarded Captain Nomura with a Japanese fan signed by King Urimoto Shrine Shoumasa, saying: "This is the calligraphy treasure I obtained when I was a guest at the Marshal's house in the 15th year of Showa. Nomura-kun, I will give it to you now."
I leave it to you, and I hope you will live up to my expectations and work hard for the empire's cause of common prosperity in Greater East Asia and the Pacific."
"Hey Yi——"
Captain Nomura bowed his waist and took it with both hands with a smile on his face. After taking it into his hand, he unfolded it gently. On it were written the words "Ise Jingu Shrine Priest" in flying colors, and the signature was none other than Prince Shoumasa of Rimotogu Shrine. He couldn't help but feel proud that he had climbed into the shoes of Fujiwara Hideyoshi.
The big tree was very proud.
Lieutenant Commander Watanabe Shosaku came over and took a look. Sure enough, it was the calligraphy treasure of Lord Rimoto Shrine Shosaku.
Watanabe Shosaku once served as an attendant to Count Hirohashi Shinmitsu, and this Count Hirohashi Shinmitsu was the son-in-law of Prince Rimoto Shrine Shosaku. Watanabe once had the honor to witness the Japanese fan presented by Prince Rimoto Shrine Shosaku, and what he saw in front of him.
Exactly the same. In the 15th year of the Showa era, after Prince Shoumasa Urimoto received the Chrysanthemum Medal Necklace of the Grand Order of Honor, he took up the post of chief priest of Ise Jingu Shrine.
, this is not widely spread in Japan, but Shosaku Watanabe still knows some inside information through connections. As for Hideyoshi, the third son of the Fujiwara family, Shosaku Watanabe had also heard of his name as a swinger, and knew that he was a prodigal before the outbreak of the Pacific War.
He served as the commander of the Kwantung Army. As for his subsequent movements, it is unclear. He was probably transferred to Hainan Island.
With all the connections connected, Watanabe Shosaku's suspicions suddenly diminished a lot.
The sky had darkened when Captain Nomura left. At this time, dense khaki field tents were set up under the woods outside Qiaotou Town. Fujiwara Hideyoshi invited Watanabe Shosaku to have dinner with him.
Watanabe saw that all the tents were Japanese army standard tents. If he was an impostor, he would never be so well prepared. He no longer had any doubts at that moment and said: "Your Excellency General, at noon, people from the headquarters and brigade headquarters arrived successively.
, asking to be more vigilant, I must go to check the defense now and come back to visit later when I have time."
"All right!"
Fujiwara Hideyoshi waved his hand arrogantly: "If you have something to do, just go and get busy. I'm tired after walking for a day, so I just want to take a rest. It's been a lot of trouble avoiding the Chinese air force along the way..."
After finishing, Fujiwara Hideyoshi yawned.
Watanabe Shosaku bowed and retreated. Seeing his back slowly disappearing into the dusk, Fujiwara Hideyoshi showed a playful smile... The emperor continues to urge friends to subscribe, monthly tickets and other support! Thank you!
{Piaotian Literature www.ptwxz.com thanks all book friends for their support, your support is our biggest motivation}