Chapter 615: The troops and horses are not moved, the food and grass go first
Chapter 615: The soldiers and horses have not moved yet, food and grass go first
For a moment, as the chief of staff finished speaking, the entire conference room immediately fell into a deathly silence.
Even the dozen or so Young Officers who had been clamoring to send troops just now, silently shut their mouths at this moment. After all, they all knew that the Kwantung Army troops without ammunition, no matter how powerful their combat effectiveness, would be useless.
With the spirit of Bushido, what will happen when facing the Eighth Route Army troops in the Mengshan area, which are well-equipped and have sufficient ammunition?
General Umezu Mijiro looked at the people who fell into silence before him. He nodded with satisfaction at the performance of the chief of staff beside him, and then said: "Everyone, the chief of staff and I have already said what needs to be said. From now on.
Initially, before the ammunition and supplies for the 300,000 troops on the front line are fully in place, no one is allowed to propose to the headquarters the idea of assembling heavy troops to encircle and suppress the Mengshan Eighth Route Army, a battle that has almost no chance of winning."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's faces showed expressions of frustration. The commander, General Umezu Mijiro, who saw this, continued: "But don't be depressed by this. Our forbearance now is for the future.
Send troops to the Mengshan area and launch a more violent attack."
"Although we cannot launch an encirclement and suppression campaign against the Eighth Route Army in the Mengshan area now. However, as the most elite army of the Japanese Empire, we will never allow the cunning Eighth Route Army to act arrogantly above our heads and remain loyal. Below.
, Chief of Staff, please lay out for everyone the specific deployment of our Kwantung Army troops in the next period of time."
Under everyone's expectant gaze, the chief of staff took out a copy of the battle plan that had just been drawn up with the commander in the war room, and stood up from his seat.
"Everyone, you are all senior officers of our Kwantung Army. I believe that everyone knows that in one month, the main force of the Northeast Field Army of the Eighth Route Army will leave the border. At that time, hundreds of thousands of enemy and our troops will be in
A large-scale strategic decisive battle will take place in the Shanhaiguan area. Therefore, before the main force of the Northeast Field Army of the Eighth Route Army is eliminated, the main energy of our Kwantung Army must be focused on the battle that will take place in the direction of Shanhaiguan."
Seeing everyone nodding silently, the chief of staff changed the topic and continued: "However, as the commander just said, our Imperial Japanese Kwantung Army will never tolerate the Eighth Route Army stepping on our Kwantung Army's head and acting arrogantly.
Therefore, our Kwantung Army troops must respond to the series of attacks that occurred last night. Now I give the order."
In an instant, as soon as the word "order" was uttered, dozens of officers stood up from their seats at the same time. Then, they stood motionless in their positions, waiting for the chief of staff in front of them to read out the specific combat tasks.
"Every county stronghold in the Manchuria region will immediately enter a period of military control, which will last for two months. During the military control period, the first priority of the local security forces, field forces, and puppet Manchuria troops is within their own jurisdiction.
Eliminate all anti-Japanese elements, especially all Eighth Route Army troops and intelligence personnel involved in the attack last night."
"Hai..." dozens of officers replied in unison.
The chief of staff nodded and continued the order: "Nakamura-kun, you are the highest commander of the logistics organization of our Kwantung Army. Now I am ordering the logistics organization to concentrate their efforts within one month to complete the half-year operations of the 300,000 troops on the front line.
All required supplies of materials and ammunition have been transported in place. Sufficient material and logistics support will be provided for the battle in one month. Otherwise, military law will be engaged."
The logistics commander, Major General Nakamura, did not hesitate at all. He stood up from his seat with a confident look on his face, and then faced the chief of staff and commander in front of him and assured him loudly: "Commander, chief of staff, and the logistics organization guarantee that the mission will be completed.
All supplies will be transported within one month, Commander, please rest assured."
"Intelligence agencies, secret service agencies. In the next two months, they must cooperate with the troops stationed in various places to eliminate all hostile forces and intelligence agencies in Manchuria, and strengthen our Kwantung Army against comrades in Manchuria. Otherwise, they will be punished for several crimes.
, engage in military law." The chief of staff then ordered.
"Hai..." The two senior officers who were directly named by the chief of staff put their feet together and replied in unison...
General Umezu Mijiro once again stood up from his seat. Seeing the reactions of dozens of officers in front of him after receiving the order, he nodded with satisfaction and said immediately.
"You are all the best senior commanders of the Kwantung Army of the Empire of Japan. Therefore, I hope that in the next month, our Kwantung Army troops can survive the current crisis under your leadership. Okay,
Now I order the meeting to be adjourned..."
Mengshan base area is located in the highest headquarters of the field army in Shimenling. Almost everyone's faces are filled with joyful smiles. At this moment, in order to be able to see the continuous messages from the front lines in the three northeastern provinces at the first time
At the command of Commander Liu Hua, several radio stations in the telecommunications room of the Intelligence Department were directly transferred to the war room of the headquarters, so that the headquarters could learn the specific situation on the front line at the first time.
Listening to the sound of the radio station sending and receiving telegrams constantly in the headquarters. At this moment, everyone who is in a good mood is as happy as listening to a piece of beautiful music.
Just as Liu Hua, who was smiling, and Yang Jingyu beside him, were discussing enthusiastically the letter of success they had just received. Qian Zhonghua, the director of the intelligence department, who received the good news again, couldn't help but shout.
He interrupted the discussion between the two and said excitedly.
"Commander, Hal Bing's intelligence officer sent a telegram. In last night's operation, our action team achieved very huge results. Among them were 348 kilograms of gold, 570,000 US dollars, 250,000 pounds, 1.5 million marks, and 30 rubles.
Wan and some ordnance supplies. In addition, during last night's operation, our action team successfully destroyed the Japanese army's Harbing ammunition depot, grain depot, and power plant, causing immeasurable losses to the Kwantung Army garrison in Shenyang...
"
"Okay, well done. This time, I must personally credit the intelligence officers and special operations team members who have made meritorious services. Lao Qian, Lao Liu, you did a good job. I believe that the results we achieved tonight are enough
The little Japanese Kwantung Army has been digesting it for a while." Looking at the two beloved generals in front of him, Liu Hua replied with a smile on his face.
"Yes, the power supply in the entire three northeastern provinces has been paralyzed. Because we have successfully destroyed a large number of ammunition depots and grain depots. Hundreds of thousands of little devils will be short of food and ammunition for at least the next six months.
The situation. What’s more important is that almost all banks and pharmacies with Japanese backgrounds have been looted by us... Haha, such huge losses are enough to let the little devils rest for a while." Yang Jingyu followed closely.
Finally, he said with the same smile.
Seeing the entire command headquarters, all the cadres and soldiers had tired faces because they had stayed at their posts all night. At this moment, they also smiled because of the good news they continued to receive. Liu Hua stood up immediately.
Said loudly to all the commanders and fighters in the entire headquarters.
"Comrades, for the past few days, we have worked hard to achieve this result. Now, I would like to ask Director Qian of our Intelligence Department to inform you of the fruitful results we have achieved during one night's actions. Let everyone
Everyone is very happy. After it is completed, except for the necessary staff on duty, I will give everyone a day off..."
"Long live...long live..." As soon as Liu Hua finished speaking, the entire command headquarters immediately burst into warm cheers.
Director Qian Zhonghua of the Intelligence Department, under everyone's expectant gaze, took out the specific results that had just been calculated, and said with excitement: "Comrades, after statistics, we have achieved a lot in one night's sneak attack."
The results can be said to be very huge. At present, I can only use one word to describe the results we have achieved, that is, it is unexpected and difficult to express in words."
Mr. Liu Xiaogang, who had been sitting next to him and was already waiting very anxiously, immediately interrupted Qian Zhonghua next to him and said: "Director Qian, please don't talk to us all. It will take one night.
, how much success have we achieved, and are we all waiting for you?"
"Haha, Commander Liu, comrades, since everyone is so anxious, I will directly report the results of the battle to everyone: after one night of fighting, a total of 183 cities above the county level were attacked by our troops. After several hours of fighting,
During the war, our army destroyed a total of 236 Japanese arsenals, totaling more than 10,000 tons of various weapons and ammunition. In addition, our army destroyed 257 Japanese army grain depots, destroying about 50 million kilograms of grain. Of course, these data are based on our intelligence department
Intelligence, estimated results."
Seeing everyone's faces, they immediately showed dumbfounded shock because of his answer. Qian Zhonghua continued: "Comrades, in one night of fighting, we continuously destroyed the three northeastern provinces, destroyed a large number of Japanese military facilities,
A large amount of various military supplies used in the war. At the same time, during the attack, we also captured countless unexpected results."
"According to statistics, the various financial items we seized include: 2,457 kilograms of gold, 3.57 million U.S. dollars, 1.54 million pounds, 4.32 million marks, 4.78 million rubles..."
For a moment, the entire war room burst into cheers. Even Commander Liu Hua showed a very satisfied smile on his face because of such a huge amount of money. Then he waved his hands and said: "
Comrades, please calm down and let our Director Qian continue talking. Maybe there will be more happy results for everyone later?"
After receiving the signal from Commander Liu Hua, Qian Zhonghua continued: "Of course, in addition to various financial matters, during the battle, we also seized a large amount of various combat materials that were in short supply in the base area. Among them, 5 tons of various medicines were seized.
, Radio Department 185. Overall, we achieved a huge victory in the battle last night."
One day later, a full day had passed since the launch of retaliatory strikes against the Japanese army. After a few hours of excitement, the atmosphere in the headquarters once again returned to the pre-war state.
At this moment, Commander Liu Hua and Deputy Commander Yang Jingyu, after pushing away all the guards and staff, sat in the quiet war room, looking at the huge combat sandbox in front of them, discussing the next period of time in the base area
, a specific combat plan to deal with a possible counterattack by the Japanese army.
Looking at the thick stack of victory reports in his hand, and looking at the combat sandbox, he saw the Mengshan base area, which was heavily surrounded by Japanese troops. Yang Jingyu was not dazzled by the temporary huge victory, but looked worried.
asked Liu Hua beside him.
"Commander, with last night's action, our Intelligence Department and Special Operations Division gave the Kwantung Army a hard slap in the face, and achieved huge results. According to the character of the Japs, they must avenge themselves.
I thought that within a short period of time, the Japanese army would definitely gather heavy troops and launch a retaliatory encirclement and suppression operation against our base area."
Regarding the deputy commander's statement, Liu Hua nodded noncommittally and asked: "Old Yang, tell me your reasons?"
Yang Jingyu nodded, without any hesitation, and immediately replied with a smile: "Okay, Commander, let me tell you what I think first. If there is anything about the troops, I still need your correction."
After saying that, Deputy Commander Yang Jingyu pointed at the combat sandbox in front of him and began to analyze one by one.
"First of all, if I were the commander of the Kwantung Army, and through last night's actions, I saw that the Eighth Route Army entrenched in my heartland, that is, us, has grown to such a scale, I would definitely rank us as my number one enemy.
The enemy. In order to prevent us from becoming bigger and affecting their dominance in the three northeastern provinces, they will definitely send out heavy troops to encircle and suppress us and nip us in the bud."
Liu Hua nodded and continued to ask: "Well, this reason is very good. If I were the commander of the Kwantung Army, I would definitely do what you just said. What else?"
"There is another very important factor. The little devil is a very good-looking person. Last night, he suffered such a large-scale loss and faced us with a loud slap in the face. If we cannot make an effective response, Kanto
Not only was the military headquarters unable to give a perfect explanation to the nearly one million Kwantung Army troops in the three northeastern provinces, as well as the millions of Japanese nationals who entered the three northeastern provinces, but it was also unable to give an explanation to the domestic high-level officials. Therefore, I judged that within a short period of time
, the little devils will definitely concentrate their forces and launch a new round of encirclement and suppression operations against our base area."
After saying that, Yang Jingyu stared at the commander in front of him without blinking, hoping that his opinion would be affirmed by the commander in front of him.
However, it was a pity that Yang Jingyu was disappointed that the commander did not have any reaction to his gaze. Instead, he slowly closed his eyes and fell into deep thought.
Finally, while Yang Jingyu was waiting anxiously, Liu Hua, who was lying on a stool with his eyes closed and deep in thought, finally opened his eyes and spoke confidently to Yang Jingyu in front of him.
"Lao Yang, the reason you just gave is very good. No matter what the considerations are, the Kwantung Army Headquarters must make a certain reaction to deal with the difficulties he will face. However, I think
, given the current situation the Japanese army is facing, even if they want to launch a retaliatory encirclement and suppression campaign against us, they will be unable to do so?"
Regarding the answer of the commander in front of him, Yang Jingyu's face immediately showed a look of shock and confusion. Because, in his eyes, the troops controlled by his bases in the entire three northeastern provinces were in danger in front of the nearly one million Kwantung Army.
, there is almost no advantage at all. And right next to him, there are hundreds of thousands of well-equipped Japanese and puppet troops, tightly surrounding the entire base area.
Thinking of the absolute advantage that the Japanese army had compared to itself, I looked around me at the hundreds of thousands of Japanese and puppet troops who were eyeing my base area, ready to launch a fatal blow to the base area at any time. Regarding the commander's answer,
Yang Jingyu, who looked puzzled, exclaimed in disbelief.
"How is it possible, Commander? In front of the elephant like the little devil, we are just like mosquitoes. How can the little devil have more than enough ambition but not enough power?"
Liu Hua looked at Yang Jingyu's face in front of him, and there was no expression of shock beyond his expectation. He smiled, took out a copy of the results he had just calculated, placed them in front of Yang Jingyu and said: "Old Yang, since ancient times,
, there is a saying in China’s art of war, which is called ‘before the troops and horses are moved, food and grass go first’. Take a look at this report first. This is just calculated by Qian Zhonghua, Director of our Intelligence Department. I believe it.
, after reading it, you will know why I dare to assert that the little Japanese are more than willing to do anything to us now."
Yang Jingyu took the results handed over by Liu Hua with a puzzled look and began to read them carefully. In just a moment, the shocked expression on Yang Jingyu's face was immediately replaced by a sudden realization. Then, there was a burst of hearty laughter.
, blurted out from Yang Jingyu’s mouth.
"Hahaha, great. Without ammunition, the rifle in the kid's hand is worse than a fire stick. As for their so-called bushido spirit, it is nothing in front of our bullets. Commander, this is
Is everything you said true?"
Liu Hua responded with a smile: "Lao Yang, don't let your words reach the ears of our Director Qian Zhonghua. Your words are just doubts about our Director Qian's ability. When the time comes, don't blame me.
Is he causing trouble for you?"
"Yes, why did I forget this? Now our intelligence department has not released the intelligence from a few months ago... Haha, Commander, today, just for this good news, tonight, we have to celebrate
." Yang Jingyu reacted and said with a smile again.