Neiji Okamura walked to the giant sand table and murmured to himself: "Hiroki Yamada, Taro Takahashi!"

Neiji Okamura didn't know much about these two major general brigade leaders.

So he just pondered for a moment and then said: "Just do what you want!"

"Immediately send a telegram and order Yamada Hiroki to temporarily act as the division commander and be responsible for unified command of all departments of the 9th Division."

"Hai!"

Kasahara Yukio responded respectfully: "Your Excellency, Commander, is wise."

Okamura Neiji is not in the mood to listen to Kasahara Yukio's flattery at the moment. He is more concerned about how to turn the tide of the war around.

At this moment, the Japanese staff had laid out the entire situation on the sand table.

Looking at it, it can be said to be clear at a glance.

Okamura Neiji said thoughtfully: "Li Yunlong's main force has moved to the rear of the imperial army, with the intention of trying to cut off the imperial army's retreat."

"Our situation is not optimistic now, so we should be more cautious."

Kasahara Yukio said quickly: "What you mean is that we should stop marching to Luzhou."

Okamura Neiji nodded and said: "At least we shouldn't take this risk now."

"Inform Yamada Hiroki and ask them to completely stop heading towards Luzhou."

"And gradually retreat in the direction of Ping'an, at least clearing out the enemy forces from Ping'an to Qin County to ensure the safety of the imperial army's retreat."

"Now that things have reached this point, we must first ensure our own safety, and then seek to eliminate the main force of the Eighth Route Army."

"Perhaps we were too aggressive before and underestimated the strength of the Eighth Route Army, which led to today's defeat."

"We must keep this lesson in mind and never allow similar incidents to happen again."

"Our strength is still far superior to the enemy. As long as we are careful and carry out the encirclement and suppression step by step, we will not worry about being unable to eliminate these hateful Tubal Road."

Kasahara Yukio responded respectfully: "Hai! Your Excellency, Commander, is wise."

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At Sanliyan, a group of Japs officers surrounded the body of Kiichiro Higuchi. Each of these Japs had heavy expressions, even angry.

Even the little kid who had a grudge against Higuchi Kiichiro, and who had been hoping that the old man would die soon, was still very angry now.

Because the death of Higuchi Kiichiro is not a good thing for them.

A division commander was actually killed by the enemy under the protection of heavy troops.

This is a great shame for the entire Ninth Division, and it is a shame that can never be washed away.

These people will always bear this shame, so it's no wonder they are happy.

Major General Taro Takahashi and Major General Hiroki Yamada were also among the crowd.

Taro Takahashi waved his hand and motioned for people to carry Higuchi Kiichiro's body down.

Taro Takahashi said angrily: "Huh! These hateful Tuballu are so cunning and resort to such despicable methods. We must avenge the division commander."

Yamada Hiroki frowned and said: "Revenge is certain, but how to fight the next battle and how to avenge this revenge is the most important thing."

Taro Takahashi said angrily: "I would say this must have been done by Li Yunlong's troops. We should continue to pursue Li Yunlong's troops. Only by killing him can we avenge the division commander and wash away the shame of our ninth division.

"

Yamada Hiroki just nodded slightly and did not express his opinion.

"Yamada-kun, what's your opinion?"

Yamada Hiroki said: "I think we should wait for orders from the headquarters. Now that the division commander is loyal to the emperor, it is not up to us to decide what to do next. It depends on what the commander arranges.

"

"I don't think we need to worry about this. We can just wait for the order."

As soon as he finished speaking, a Japanese officer hurried over and said respectfully: "I am reporting to the two generals that there is an urgent call from the headquarters."

Taro Takahashi took a step forward and wanted to grab the telegram, but when he saw that Yamada Hiroki didn't move, he immediately stopped and retracted his outstretched hand.

"read!"

The Japanese officer said: "The headquarters received an urgent call and ordered the commander of the 18th Brigade, Yamada Hiroki, to temporarily act as the division commander and provide unified command to all departments of the 9th Division."

"The 9th Division should immediately stop advancing toward Luzhou. The troops should ensure the safety of various places along the way from Qinxian County to Ping'an to ensure the safety of the imperial army's rear."

"The next task should be to encircle and suppress Tubal Road in this area."

"All units should work together and not act rashly. They should maintain contact with the headquarters at all times and report all situations to the headquarters in a timely manner. The headquarters will also provide full support to the 9th Division."

"Currently, the headquarters has coordinated the overall situation and is mobilizing reinforcements and various strategic materials to prepare for rapid support to the 9th Division. I hope you will unite as one and accomplish great feats for His Majesty the Emperor."

Hearing this, Taro Takahashi showed a disappointed expression on his face.

But then I thought about it, this Yamada Hiroki is a little older than him, and among the little devil's troops, seniority is the most important.

So this result is considered normal, but Taro Takahashi felt somewhat disappointed.

Thinking of what Yamada Hiroki said just now, maybe this guy had expected this result before, so that's why he said this.

Thinking of this, Taro Takahashi felt even more unhappy and cursed secretly: "Old fox."

However, the old devil did not show too much displeasure on the surface. He quickly adjusted his mood and said with a smile: "Congratulations, Yamada-kun, for becoming the acting division leader."

Yamada Hiroki waved his hand and said: "Takahashi-kun, you and I are in the same boat. Now we are both guilty. One of our regiments has been annihilated."

"This crime is not an exaggerated crime even if it is ordered to commit seppuku."

"Fortunately, we are on the front line now, and we still have the opportunity to make meritorious deeds. So let alone the acting division commander, even if we are the division commander, there is nothing to be happy about."

Taro Takahashi nodded and said, "Yes, yes, what Yamada-kun said is true."

But he cursed sourly in his heart: What are you pretending to be? It seems like you are so aloof, what the hell!

Yamada Hiroki continued: "We are all guilty of the same crime. Next, we should unite as one and strive to eliminate the main force of the Eighth Route Army, especially Li Yunlong's troops. If I can take the blame and make meritorious service, I will be satisfied."

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"So I'll leave it to you all during the next period of time."

"Hai!" The little devils present responded respectfully: "I will obey the instructions of the division commander."

Hearing this, Yamada Hiroki couldn't help feeling secretly happy.

At their position, who doesn't have the dream of becoming a division leader?
Chapter completed!