Higuchi Kiichiro glanced at the Japanese major.

The Japanese Major quickly pointed to the map and said, "It is certain that they are in this area and are not too far away from us."

Higuchi Kiichiro asked: "Then how did you determine that they were in this area?"

The Japanese major couldn't help but blush, and hesitantly said: "Your Excellency, division commander, all the scouts we sent have lost contact with all those who entered this area."

Higuchi Kiichiro was stunned, and then asked: "You mean, all the scouts who entered this area have lost contact?"

"Hai!"

The Japanese Major replied respectfully: "All contact was lost. The people who were sent to search for them all disappeared in the end."

"Preliminary judgment is that he has been killed."

Higuchi Kiichiro said with a surprised look on his face: "Are these Tubali so powerful?"

The Japanese Major replied: "These Tubal Roadmen are more familiar with this kind of mountain and forest warfare than the imperial army, and they understand the terrain better. It must be that they carried out sneak attacks in secret and killed these imperial army scouts, so that this situation occurred."

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Higuchi Kiichiro's face also became ugly, and he said thoughtfully: "Is there no way to deal with them?"

The Japanese major said: "Sending a small group of troops there will definitely not have any effect. They will basically die in vain."

"If a large force is sent in, the enemy is so cunning and will definitely escape. By then we may be in a more passive situation."

These words reminded Higuchi Kiichiro, and the old devil said with a serious face: "Yes, Li Yunlong is eager for us to send the main force to chase them!"

"In that case, we will be led by their noses. I will not do such stupid things."

"The safest way is for us to follow the original plan and continue to move closer to Xiantang Mountain, forcing Li Yunlong to return to Xiantang Mountain to help, so that we can take the initiative."

At this time, a Japanese lieutenant colonel said: "But Li Yunlong's troops are hiding behind the imperial army, just like a poisonous snake hiding in the grass. They are always a hidden danger to us."

Higuchi Kiichiro asked: "Then do you have any way to deal with them?"

The Japanese Lieutenant Colonel was speechless. He had no idea what he could do. If there was really a way, he would have said it long ago.

Higuchi Kiichiro said impatiently: "Since you have no choice, there is nothing more to say. Just carry out the original plan."

"But now that we know the approximate location of Li Yunlong's troops, we can just take precautions in advance."

"Hai!"

The little devils present responded in unison.

The little devil will report the situation on the front line to Neiji Okamura every day.

Peiping, inside the Japanese headquarters.

Yukio Kasahara found Neiji Okamura with the telegram and said with a serious face: "Your Excellency, Commander, report from the front."

"The imperial army that attacked Luzhou City was attacked by the main force of Tubal Road and suffered heavy losses."

Gangcun Ningji said angrily: "Baga Yalu, I didn't expect that at this time, the enemy army would still have the strength to counterattack. It seems that we underestimated these Tubal Road before."

Kasahara Yukio said quickly: "What your Excellency the Commander said is absolutely true. This shows that their strength even far exceeds our previous estimates."

"And we originally thought that we could take advantage of this opportunity to eliminate Li Yunlong's troops as soon as possible, but now it seems that we have failed."

"The main force of the enemy army has also gathered in the Luzhou area. As a result, it will become more difficult for the imperial army to win."

Okamura Neiji walked to the sand table, stared at the sand table and pondered for a moment, and said, "What are Higuchi Kiichiro and the others' plan?"

Yukio Kasahara replied: "I have already inquired about it, and the commander of Higuchi Kiichiro's division has decided to continue advancing towards Sendo Mountain."

Okamura Neiji said thoughtfully: "He still wants to force Li Yunlong to jump out and fight them in a decisive battle."

Kasahara Yukio said: "Yes, because Tubalu is too cunning. If we take the initiative, they will probably avoid fighting."

"Then the Imperial Army will only fall into a more passive situation."

Okamura Neiji nodded and said: "There is some truth to this."

"In that case, let's follow his plan!"

"However, immediately send a telegram to Higuchi Kiichiro, asking them to be more vigilant and cautious. The troops must advance step by step and be cautious at every step. Don't be greedy for credit and advance rashly."

"Hai!"

Yukio Kasahara responded quickly and turned around to convey the order.

Okamura Neiji stared at the map and said with a worried look: "I didn't expect that this Li Yunlong would be so difficult to deal with."

Now Okamura Neiji is feeling a deep headache. The battle situation on the front line is unfavorable, and the attacking Japanese Ninth Division has been repeatedly defeated.

Now he is in such a passive situation, which makes Okamura Neiji have to worry.

If something unexpected happens again, the tens of thousands of troops in their Ninth Division may suffer an even bigger defeat.

If that's the case?

Okamura Neiji no longer dares to continue imagining it, because he can no longer afford a bigger failure.

The old devil gritted his teeth and said: "No matter what, we must successfully kill the scourge Li Yunlong this time."

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Just when Neiji Okamura vowed to kill Li Yunlong, Li Yunlong had already begun to prepare how to kill Kiichiro Higuchi.

Li Yunlong personally led the main force and began to quietly approach Shicaogou.

At the same time, Li Yunlong also sent a telegram to Chu Yunfei, asking Chu Yunfei to return to the Ping An area and wait for an opportunity to attack the Japanese supply troops in the Ping An area.

After Chu Yunfei received Li Yunlong's telegram, he was also very excited.

"Haha! It seems that Brother Yunlong still takes good care of our 358th Regiment."

Fang Ligong quickly asked: "Why did the leader say this?"

Chu Yunfei smiled and explained: "Think about it! We have promised Li Yunlong before that we will fully assist them in fighting the 9th Division."

"If we say this, if we can't do it, we will completely lose Li Yunlong's trust in the future. If this kind of thing happens again, Li Yunlong will definitely not help us again."

"Besides, Li Yunlong is a master who never suffers losses. He will probably find a way to get revenge for our troubles."

"So we have no choice but to temporarily obey Li Yunlong and help them defeat the Ninth Division."

"Before, I was worried that Li Yunlong would send us to carry out some more dangerous tasks, but now it seems that I am judging a gentleman with a villain's heart."

"Brother Yunlong just asked us to raid the Japs' logistical supply lines. Such a task is relatively easy, and there are many benefits to be gained. Doesn't it count as deliberately taking care of us?"

Fang Ligong smiled and nodded and said, "So, Captain Li does take good care of us."

Chu Yunfei continued: "So we must also take advantage of this opportunity and strive to gain more benefits."

"The Ninth Division is the elite of the Japs. Not only are they well-equipped, but their logistics and supplies are also of the highest standard."

"So the Japanese's baggage train is a big fat piece of meat, and we have to take a good bite of it."
Chapter completed!