The next morning, Yang Jing led his troops from Zhenjiang Wharf to cross the Yangtze River, heading north to Yangzhou City, and completed the defense replacement with the 112th Division.

After receiving the news, the old Japanese devil, Shunichi Miyamoto, was almost so angry that he vomited an old blood.

Originally, he wanted to use the power of the Hu Ben regiment to open the defense line of Zhenjiang Fortress and cooperate with the front army to reach Nanjing.

Now, as Yang Jing went north to Yangzhou, his plan went bankrupt before he could start to be implemented.

But the Japanese army's plan to advance to Nanjing will not end because of this episode.

Shanghai.

Japanese Central China Front Command.

Commander Matsui Ishione is convening his subordinates to hold a pre-war meeting.

Although the battlefield of Songhu ended with the victory of the Japanese army, the emergence of the Tiger Ben Regiment severely damaged the 3rd, 6th, and 16th Divisions of the Japanese Army.

The Japanese army paid a price of casualties far beyond the planned one.

So despite winning, the old Japanese devil Matsui Ishigen was very dissatisfied with the current results.

Matsui Ishigen looked around with a cold look and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, in the next battle, I will not only siege the capital of China, but also annihilate the Chinese defenders in Nanjing to comfort the heroes of the imperial army who were broken on the battlefield in Songhu!"

"Hayi!"

The Japanese officers bowed their heads one after another.

Chief of Staff Tsukada Oku said, "Commander, if the current strength of the Chinese army is to block the imperial army's military, it would be a dream to say!

However, if we want to annihilate the Chinese army in Nanjing, we still need to make other preparations, because once the Chinese army is defeated, it is very likely that they will abandon the guard and flee directly. At that time, the imperial army will only get an empty city!"

"oh?"

Matsui Ishigen raised his eyebrows and became interested: "Tsukada-kun, continue talking!"

"Hayi!"

Tsukadatsu bowed his head heavily, then took a baton and came to the huge battle map on the wall, and continued: "In this battle, the imperial army can be divided into three groups. One way from the Jiangyin Fortress Shuojiang to take straight to Zhenjiang!

On the other side, you can take the land route from Changzhou to Danyang, Jintan, and Jurong!

With the assistance of the Imperial Air Force and Navy Fleet, these two armies can easily break through the outer defense line of the Chinese army and reach the capital of the Chinese state and the city of Nanjing!

The third army is the top priority. You can cross the river from Jiangyin Fortress to the north, go to Taizhou and Yangzhou, and detour to Pukou area on the north bank of the Yangtze River in Nanjing, completely cutting off the Chinese army's escape route!

At that time, the Chinese army's defenders can be gathered and annihilated in Nanjing!"

Tsukata Oshi's plan is vicious. If the plan succeeds, the Nanjing tragedy will surely occur again!

"Yo Xi!"

Matsui Ishione nodded repeatedly when he heard this: "Tsukada, your plan is very good!"

Matsui Ishien said this and seemed to have thought of something, so he asked, "By the way, which Chinese army is guarding Yangzhou?"

Tsukada Attack said: "It's the Tiger Group!"

"Tiger Bin? Is it the Tier Bin that severely damaged the 3rd, 6th and 16th Divisions of the Imperial Army in the Songhu battlefield, bringing endless shame to the Great Japanese Imperial Army?" Matsui Ishigen frowned.

Tsukada Attack hurriedly explained: "Commander, Yang Jing, the leader of the Tiger Ben regiment, was bribed by Miyamoto from the Secret Service Department for a high-ranking official and generous salary. He is now a lackey under my Great Japanese Imperial Army.

At that time, before bribing Yang Jing, Miyamoto had asked you specifically for instructions and obtained your approval from the base camp."

"Um!"

Matsui Ishigen nodded deeply. He was indeed aware of this matter, but he had forgotten about it recently.

When Tsukada Oku reminded him, he immediately remembered it all.

Tsukada Oshi continued: "With the internal and external cooperation of the Chinese Tiger Regiment, the Imperial Army only needs to send a brigade force to easily cut off the Chinese Army's escape route!

The most important thing is that this Tiger Ben is a heroic unit of the Chinese Army, and it exists like a soul flag!

If it suddenly breaks out at a suitable opportunity, it will be reported that it has surrendered to our Great Japanese Imperial Army."

Tsukada Otsuki showed a stern sneer and continued, "The collapse of faith and the falling of the flag! Commander, Hu Zhi is really looking forward to how much the morale of the Chinese army will fall by then."

Matsui Ishione said with concern: "If Yang Jing had not really surrendered to our Great Japanese Imperial Army, I'm afraid there would be big loopholes in this plan."

Tsukada Toru smiled confidently and said, "Mr. Commander, I think your concern is completely unnecessary!

First of all, before we bribed Yang Jing, we had conducted a strict and detailed investigation on him. This Yang Jing was originally just a captain of the Baoshan Police Force. He was born a humble person and was always in the market and became a tyrant and greedy villain.

As long as such a person is given enough benefits, he can even betray his parents.

But it is undeniable that this person is extremely military genius, and it is precisely because of this that he has brought great shame to the imperial army one after another.

Now, we have mastered Yang Jing's handle. If Yang Jing dares to go back on his word, we can make this handle public at any time, ruin his reputation, and transform from a hero to a greedy and lustful villain who everyone despises!

If the commander is still worried, the humble master can now let Miyamoto lure Yang Jing out and assassinate him.

In this way, a huge enemy and hidden danger can also be eliminated!

In addition, we can also let Yang Jing self-destruct his identity now. But this way, although it can damage the morale of the Chinese army, it will also make him more vigilant!

So, these are the worst.

The best strategy is to attract the Chinese army to maximize the results when the time is right. If the Imperial Army enters Nanjing, it will suddenly explode and give the Chinese army a thunder blow to maximize the results.

Of course, the specific choice depends on the commander!”

Matsui Ishione pondered for a while, and in order to maximize the results of the battle, he decided to take the best strategy.

Because he believed in the ability of the Imperial Army Special High School, he would never make any mistakes in terms of intelligence and human identification.

Matsui Ishione said: "Tsukada, in your opinion, which brigade group is more appropriate to send from the north bank of the Yangtze River?"

Tsukada attacked: "The 9th Infantry Brigade of the 5th Division, which is now the Kōzaki Detachment."

Matsui Ishigen nodded with consent, "Yo Xi! This Guozaki Detachment was unstoppable in the battlefield in Shanxi, killing the Central Army of the Jinsui Army and Wei Junru's troops without leaving any armor. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is the most elite unit of the Imperial Army.

With the Guoqi Detachment detachment taking action, even without Yang Jing's Hu Ben Regiment, it can easily cut off the Nanjing Chinese Army's escape route!"

...

Wuxi, Jiangyin.

After receiving the order, the Guoqi Detachment immediately crossed the river north and headed straight to Taizhou.

Due to the limited military strength of the country, only the 353rd Regiment of the Northwest Army and a city defense security brigade stationed in Taizhou were stationed.

The Guoqi Detachment had just won a big victory at Jiangyin Fortress, and the troops were in full swing.

With the power of victory, with the assistance of the Japanese aviation troops, he captured Taizhou City in just half a day.

It was already five o'clock in the afternoon.

Taizhou is 150 miles away from Yangzhou.

Therefore, after capturing Taizhou, Guoqideng did not immediately lead his army westward, but instead stationed on the spot, intending to lead his troops to Yangzhou early tomorrow morning.

Inside the city.

Guoqi Detachment Headquarters.

Kokuzaki Toshi sat proudly at the head of the conference table and said grimly, "Everyone, I believe you all know that Yang Jing has surrendered to my Great Japanese Imperial Army, right?"

"Hayi!"

The Japanese officers nodded one after another.

Captain Namimi Toshiro, the captain of the 41st Infantry Regiment, sneered: "It's still Yang Jing's current affairs. Otherwise, the Chinese Qi Detachment would not be comparable to those of the 3rd, 6th and 9th Divisions."

Na Jian Minro did have the capital to say this, because the 5th Division had never suffered a defeat since entering China.

In North China and the battlefield in Shanxi, he saw Minlang even led the 41st infantry revolver, defeating more than a dozen divisions of the Jinsui Army and the Central Army. It was invincible and invincible.

The Chinese defenders were frightened and were defeated thousands of miles away, leaving behind the invincible psychological shadow of the Japanese army!

Under the jurisdiction of the Kōzaki Detachment, Colonel Yoshikawa Akira also sneered: "It's ridiculous that the Chinese Army also attempts to rely on the Tiger Ben to block the troops of the Chinese Qi Detachment, but they don't know that their hero Yang Jing has become a lackey of our great Japanese Imperial Army!"

Namimi Minro said, "You say, what kind of wonderful expression will the Chinese people show when they learn that their national hero Yang Jing surrendered to our Great Japanese Imperial Army."

Yoshikawa Akira said: "I guess many Chinese people will collapse directly!"

"Hahaha!"

Suddenly, all the Japanese officers laughed in a ball, with sarcastic and disdainful expressions on their faces.

One of the combat staff members said: "God General, this Tiger Regiment once brought endless shame to the Great Japanese Imperial Army on the Songhu battlefield.

Could it be that the Imperial Army really want to give him a high official and generous salary and use him more?”

Ton Kiyosaki sneered: "Hmph! Yang Jing is now a dog of our Japanese Imperial Army, so of course he needs to give him two bones.

After using it, it will not be too late to settle the old accounts.

Besides, have you never heard of a saying in China, which is called "A bird is gone, a good bow is hidden; a cunning rabbit dies, and a lackey is cooked?"

"Yoxi! Hahaha!"

The Japanese officers laughed out loud again.

...
To be continued...