"As of this year, the Japanese Army has a total of 51 divisions, 44 of which are on the Chinese battlefield, and currently the strategic locations in our country include the northwest, southwest, and Guanzhong. The Japanese army has not yet achieved full occupation.
We are still struggling with our army. If we want to defeat it, we will need a lot of troops and supplies.
For a country like Japan with limited resources and a small territory, its great depth is its biggest weakness.
From the beginning of the all-out war to the present, it seems that the Japanese army has occupied most of our country's territory. But there is one thing. Once you have conquered the territory, you have to send troops to garrison it, right?
Where did the troops come from? Not to mention other places, just in Shanxi, some counties have only one squadron stationed by the Japanese army. If they want to occupy a county for a long time with just a few hundred people, it will be okay for a short time. Once the time is over,
There will definitely be problems if it grows too long.
Let’s talk about the strategic resource allocation of the Japanese. For a long time, the resources allocated to the navy by the Japanese government have accounted for 50% or more of the annual military expenditure. It can be said that the Japanese government has spent more than half a century building a military force with the whole nation.
What is the purpose of the navy that is the largest in Asia and the third in the world? Anyway, it will definitely not be used to deal with China.
There is another most important reason. Although China has everything, it does not have oil. As the blood of modern industry, where can oil be found? There is no doubt that it is only in the Nanyang area, where there are countless grains, rubber and a lot of
Oil, if Japan wants to occupy these places, it will definitely have conflicts with established Western countries such as the United States and Britain.
Furthermore, starting from this year, the Americans have warned the Japanese government more than once to slow down the pace of expansion. But you also know that Japan, which is already red-eyed, will definitely not listen, so the U.S. government has prepared to stop sending money to Japan.
Japan sells scrap steel and oil.
Once the oil valve to Japan is closed, Japan's warships will be grounded and the entire war machine will come to an abrupt halt. Do you think the Japanese can endure this situation? At this time, apart from war, I can't think of anything else Japan can do.
Is there any way to solve this problem?"
Deputy Chief of Staff Zuo took a deep breath, stared at Gao Hongming strangely for a while, and then said after a long time: "If I hadn't heard you say it with my own ears, I would have thought that the person who said this was a professional who has studied international situations for decades.
Years of military expert.
It is said that since ancient times, heroes have emerged from youth. The ancients have never deceived me!"
Seeing the sighing expression of Deputy Chief of Staff Zuo, the person involved felt like he was in a mirror. How could this be his opinion? These were all analyzed by him from historical data of later generations and research by experts. They have long been ruined on the street.
Thing, I am just standing on the shoulders of those who came before me and trying to figure out how to do it.
The two chatted while walking, ranging from Japan's domestic situation to the international situation, from Germany's invasion of France to Germany's current Operation Sea Lion against the United Kingdom, and also discussed the current domestic situation. The more they chatted, the more they fell in love.
Soon, two days passed. On September 13th, Gao Hongming, who had just returned to Liantai County less than 20 days ago, led the militia group to set off again. This time his destination was Lucheng, where the Eighth Route Army headquarters is located.
This time when going to Lucheng, in addition to escorting the left deputy chief of staff and the medicine to their destination, they also had to accept orders from the head of the Eighth Route Army headquarters.
Lucheng Eighth Route Army Headquarters
A combat staff officer hurriedly walked into the war room and handed a telegram to the deputy commander-in-chief.
"Deputy Commander... Zuo Deputy Chief of Staff called. He has set off from Liantai County this morning and brought back a batch of medicines, and this batch of medicines is huge.
Not only that, she is also accompanied by the Liantai County militia led by Gao Hongming, who will arrive in Lucheng soon to accept our orders."
"oh!"
The deputy commander-in-chief who was looking at the map asked with some confusion, "I remember that the left deputy chief of staff did not bring a radio with him when he left. How did he generate electricity for us?"
The combat staff officer smiled and said: "You don't know yet? Deputy Chief of Staff Zuo said that after he went to Daoliantai County, he was warmly entertained by Commander Gao Hongming and insisted on inviting him to stay for two more days. Deputy Chief of Staff Zuo said that he would ask the headquarters for instructions
, Gao Hongming saw that the left deputy chief of staff had no means of communication, so he simply gave him a radio station."
The deputy commander was surprised and said: "Hey, are all the rich people so arrogant these days? They always give away radio stations, so tomorrow I want to tell him that he is short of planes, will he also give me one?"
"You can't say for sure. When Commander Gao comes, you can try talking to him." The combat staff officer said playfully, and the two of them laughed at the same time.
After laughing, the deputy commander-in-chief took the telegram and read it. When he saw the detailed quantity list of medicines listed by the left deputy chief of staff, he fell silent. For a long time, he was happy and embarrassed and said: "This commander Gao gave too much."
Well, we don’t have anything to repay others.”
Putting the telegram on the table, he said casually: "According to what the telegram said, Commander Gao and Deputy Chief of Staff Zuo will arrive in Lucheng in two days. You organize a welcome ceremony to let people feel the enthusiasm of our Eighth Route Army."
, we can’t let others find fault with us and say we don’t understand etiquette.”
"clear!"
The combat staff officer agreed immediately, and then asked: "Should we also inform the other chiefs and let them know the news?"
The deputy commander thought for a while, "The first phase of this battle has just ended, and the second phase has not started yet. Those few people should not be so busy, so let me inform you. If you have time, come over. If you don't have time, forget it.
.”
"yes!"
The staff officer took the order and left...
On September 15th, the tired Gao Hongming finally led a militia group to Zhuanbi Village north of Lucheng, where the Eighth Route Army headquarters is located.
The deputy commander-in-chief and Commander Liu, Commander Lin, Commander He and others who came after receiving the telegram stood at the entrance of the village and eagerly walked over.
"Chief...he's here, he's here...Captain Gao and Deputy Chief of Staff Zuo are here!" Soon, a guard came hurriedly to report.
Following the guard's voice, a convoy quickly appeared in front, led by a Willys Jeep. After a while, he pointed sharply ahead and said: "I saw it. The left deputy chief of staff is sitting in the first place."
In the car."
Soon, the jeep arrived at the entrance of the village and stopped. A young man wearing a German military uniform got out of the car with the left deputy chief of staff. The deputy commander-in-chief and his team immediately greeted him.
After Gao Hongming got off the car, he saw the Deputy Commander-in-Chief and his entourage coming towards him, and his heart couldn't help but beat violently. He quickly stepped forward, took the lead in saluting and loudly said: "Reporting to the Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Gao Hongming is under the command of the World War II District Chief.
I have ordered you to lead the Liantai County militia to assist in the battle. Please give your instructions!"