Because the Japanese army did not know the identity of the Tiger Ben, they mistakenly regarded them as the New Fourth Army, and the lack of intelligence and strategic center were all placed on the Wuhan battlefield.

Therefore, the Japanese army did not immediately mobilize heavy troops to launch an attack on the base areas of the Lai Bangxiang and Hu Ben Regiment in Yuexi.

In this way, the Hu Ben Group won a little time to develop.

...

A week later, the Battle of Wuhan still ended with the defeat of the national army as in history, and did not change because of Yang Jing's time travel.

However, in terms of time, it was nearly a month late because of Yang Jing's arrival.

In addition, the casualties paid by the Japanese army were much greater than in history.

After the Battle of Wuhan, the Japanese army did not immediately enter Hunan, but underwent a brief rest.

At the same time, consolidate their occupied areas.

At this time, the Japanese side finally obtained reliable information. The Hu Ben Group was not destroyed in the Battle of Huoqiu, but fled to Laibang Township, Yuexi.

Moreover, it was not the Central Army that prevented them from acquiring the Yuexi Garrison Brigade and ambushing the Fujiwara Brigade, but the Tiger Ben Regiment.

Even the Hu Ben Regiment attacked Huaining, not the New Fourth Army.

When the news reached Jinling, the commander Shinji Hata's face was almost green when the news reached Jinling, the Japanese Army Command, and the commander Shinji's ears.

It's a shame!

A huge shame!

So much so that he could not feel the joy that the victory of Wuhan would win.

The news not only reached Shinroku Hata, but also reached the Japanese base camp.

Then, the Japanese base camp severely scolded Hata Shunji.

He also ordered that in the shortest time, he must destroy this Chinese army that constantly brought endless shame to the imperial army.

As the chief of staff, Kawasaki Masazo also received the news at the first time. Although he saw the worries in Hata Shunruo's heart, he asked: "Commander, are you worried about the Tiger Group of the Chinese Army?"

"Not bad!" Hata Shunji nodded and said with a gloomy face: "There is only one 27th Division stationed in the entire Anhui area now.

They not only had to control a large area in Jiangbei, but also prevent the counterattack of the Central Army of China and the attacks of the New Fourth Army of China. They had no extra troops to go to Yuexi to wipe out the Hu Ben Regiment."

Kawasaki Masazo was not as worried as Hata Shunruo. He showed a confident expression and said, "Master Commander, I think your worries are completely redundant!

Although the 27th Division of the Imperial Army had no troops and no strength to wipe out the Tiger Ben Regiment.

But don’t forget that the Battle of Wuhan has ended successfully, and the Imperial Army can completely mobilize enough troops to wipe out the Tiger Ben Regiment!”

Hata Shunruo's eyes lit up and said, "Kawara, after you say that, is it possible that you have a choice to defeat the enemy?"

"Not bad!" Kawasaki nodded and said, "Commander of the 11th Army of the Imperial Army, Okamura Yasuji!"

After a pause, Kawasaki Masazo continued: "First of all, it is certain that General Okamura's strategic vision and tactical command ability are impeccable.

Moreover, General Okamura Yanji is one of the few people who can force the Chinese army's Tiger Ben into a desperate situation during a head-on battle!

Therefore, if we want to wipe out the Chinese army's Tiger Corps, General Okamura Nishiji is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate at the moment!"

"Yo Xi!" Hata Shunruo nodded with approval and said, "Just do what Kawasaki wants!"

...

Wuhan.

The 11th Japanese Army Command.

After Okamura Yanji received the telegram from Hata Shunruo from Jinling, his brows immediately frowned tightly.

Chief of Staff Take Fujiwara happened to walk in from outside with a trophy statistics table. Seeing this, he couldn't help but feel a little surprised: "Master Commander, what's wrong?"

Okamura Yasuji handed the telegram in front of him and said blankly: "Kun Fujiwara, you can read it yourself."

After reading the telegram, Fujiwara Takeshi's face became solemn: "I just said, how could it be easy to stop the Yuexi garrison brigade from rebelling just by relying on the two regiments of the Central Army in China? He also ambushed the Fujiwara brigade and wiped out more than 1,000 imperial soldiers from me.

Even with the information from the Military Control Commission, it is completely impossible to do it.

It turns out that all this was the Chinese Army Tiger Group that interfered with it!”

After a pause, Take Fujiwara asked again: "What do you mean by your commander?"

Okamura Yanji said with a gloomy face: "Now it is the time to take advantage of the victory and take over Hunan in one fell swoop when the Chinese army was defeated and had not gained a foothold!

The best time to conquer Sichuan, Guizhou, and Yunnan and completely conquer the entire China!

Although a mere Tiger Ben has brought a lot of trouble to my Great Japanese Imperial Army, it is still not worth mentioning from the overall strategic situation of my Great Japanese Empire!”

Although Okamura Yasuji did not say it clearly, Fujiwara Takeshi had already heard what he meant and immediately said: "Commander, although the Chinese army was defeated and lost the entire Hubei, they still have the power to fight!

Moreover, the southwestern China is mostly dominated by mountains, and advanced weapons such as the Imperial Army's tanks, artillery, and even fighter jets are difficult to exert their power in the plains.

I believe you should know this better than a humble official.

As the front line was lengthened, the supply of the Imperial Army became increasingly difficult, and the disadvantages of insufficient troops gradually emerged.

So, it has become somewhat unrealistic for us to conquer the entire China in a short period of time."

"In addition, if you continue to fight, you will enter the hometowns of the Hunan Army and the Sichuan Army."

"The weapons and equipment of the Hunan Army and the Sichuan Army may not be very good, but their combat effectiveness and fighting will cannot be underestimated."

"Especially, the Sichuan Army, on the battlefield of Songhu, Beizhi once experienced their madness.

After all the bullets were shot, they did not choose to retreat, but instead launched a fearless charge against the imperial army's guns and attempted to engage in hand-to-hand combat with the imperial army.

Even if the entire army was destroyed, few people turned around and ran away.

They are simply crazy!"

"When the battle was over and the Imperial Army cleaned the battlefield, I realized that these Chinese soldiers did not even have a pair of military boots.

Most of the soldiers were wearing a pair of tattered straw sandals, and many of them had their feet worn out and frozen.

I really can't imagine how much perseverance and courage this requires."

"If the Sichuan Army could have the weapons and equipment of the Central Army of China, even if the Imperial Army could achieve the current results, it would probably cost even greater casualties!"

As if recalling the madness of the Sichuan Army, Take Fujiwara's eyes showed a hint of palpitations. He paused and continued: "It's still the case in a foreign land, and once the war spreads in the hometown of this army.

I'm afraid they will be even more crazy!

Therefore, even if the Imperial Army conquered most of China now, the subsequent battle is still not optimistic, and it will even be unprecedentedly cruel!"

"And the Chinese Army's Tiger Ben is a sharp sword hanging above the head of the Imperial Army. If it is not completely eliminated, it will always make people unable to sleep or eat.

Because they didn't know when they would suddenly appear, causing irreparable losses to the Imperial Army!

At the same time, I believe you have also seen the development capabilities of the Chinese Army Tiger Ben Corps.

They were crippled countless times before, but it won't take long to restore their combat effectiveness and even become stronger every time.

And once we cannot end the battle in a short time, the Tiger Group will have enough breathing opportunities.

When we want to deal with them again, it will not be so easy.

Furthermore, although the Imperial Army captured Wuhan, it still takes some time to digest and control the entire Hubei.

And we can take this opportunity to turn the gun and completely remove the top of the Imperial Army, the top confidant of the Tiger Ben regiment!"

"Yo Xi! Chief of Staff, what you analyzed is very reasonable!

So, just do what you said!"

After pondering for a while, Okamura Yasuji finally nodded and adopted Take Fujiwara's opinion.

First of all, he also thought that Take Fujiwara's statement made sense.

Secondly, the battle of Huoqiu can be said to be the biggest shame for his military service. Okamura Yasuji wanted to cleanse it up all the time.

What's more, this was the order of the commander of the front army, which made him dare not disobey.
Chapter completed!