Chapter 778 The decision of General Matsui Ishigen
Chapter 778 General Matsui Iwane’s decision (please subscribe!)
Matsui Iwane’s decision
From the headquarters of the Japanese Central China Front Army in Nanjing City, a total of four field divisions from the Central China Front Army and 120,000 people returned to Nanjing City in time to join the ranks of the Nanjing garrison. General Matsui Iwane once again increased his strength to 150,000 people.
, I am once again full of confidence in my future.
As the saying goes, 'Know yourself and the enemy, and you can win a hundred battles'. After having enough strength in hand, General Matsui Iwane, as the commander, began to focus on his opponents. He wanted to rely on his existing strength to wipe out East China in one fell swoop.
The field army is currently the opponent that poses the greatest threat to itself.
In front of the huge combat sandbox, General Matsui Iwane pointed to the map showing the specific troop deployments of the enemy and our armies, and asked the Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Tanaka beside him: "Tanaka-kun, haven't there been any movements from our opponents yet...
A full month has passed since the end of the Huai'an Campaign. Could it be that our opponent's ultimate goal of sending troops this time to launch an attack on our Central China Front Army is just to occupy northern Jiangsu? "
"Your Excellency, Commander, I don't know the specific reasons and my humble position... However, through our staff's research on Liu Hua, the supreme commander of the East China Field Army, as well as the past battle history, we believe that the East China Field Army's attack will definitely not be just
In order to occupy northern Jiangsu. Therefore, I thought that behind this month of peace, there must be a huge conspiracy hidden..." Lieutenant General Tanaka replied thoughtfully.
"Yoshi, you did a great job. If you want to defeat your opponent, the first thing you have to do is to fully understand your opponent. Tanaka-kun, tell me again, the East China Field Army that has occupied the northern Jiangsu area in recent times,
Is there any big change? Let the two of us analyze it carefully..." Nodding, General Matsui Iwane continued to ask.
"Ha Yi, your Excellency, Commander..."
"According to our Air Force's reconnaissance, within one month, the East China Field Army has not shown any signs of large-scale troop mobilization in the entire northern Jiangsu region. Therefore, I am sure that the East China Field Army will not have any major military operations in the near future.
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Seeing General Matsui Iwane in front of him nodding silently, Lieutenant General Tanaka continued to speak.
"According to information from intelligence personnel lurking in northern Jiangsu, a month ago, the East China Field Army conducted a large-scale recruitment campaign throughout northern Jiangsu. Preliminary investigation revealed that within a week,*
The ** people recruited at least 50,000 new soldiers. After the recruitment was completed, the troops stationed in various places in northern Jiangsu began to conduct large-scale military training, and there was no sign of any troop mobilization..."
"Fifty thousand recruits..." As he spoke, General Matsui Iwane's lips revealed a hint of a sneer.
"Even if our opponents double their troops, those new recruits are all *** farmers who have just put down their farm tools. According to my understanding of the *** troops, these *** farmers who have not received any military training, if they want
It is impossible to form combat effectiveness without half a year of training. After half a year, will our opponents attack us only half a year later?" General Matsui Iwane's face immediately showed a trace of doubt.
"Tanaka-kun, now I really don't understand my opponent more and more..."
"Your Excellency, Commander, I don't know even though I am a low-ranking officer, but what on earth is Liu Hua, the supreme commander of the East China Field Army in Northern Jiangsu, thinking?" Lieutenant General Tanaka shook his head with the same helpless expression, and then said.
"That's all, don't think about it if you can't figure it out. However, necessary precautions are still needed. Order the garrison troops in various places to strengthen their vigilance. If there is any situation, report it immediately. At the same time, the air force's investigation intensity in the northern Jiangsu area cannot be
Any relaxation. The same applies to the special high-level courses. If there is any situation, you must report it to the headquarters as soon as possible..." General Matsui Iwane ordered.
Two days later, a piece of information from the Northern Jiangsu Special High School was placed in front of General Matsui Iwane.
"The East China Field Army has been conducting a large-scale defense change since yesterday morning..." Iwane Matsui asked with a puzzled face to the Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Tanaka in front of him.
"Hayi..." Lieutenant General Tanaka replied affirmatively.
"Tanaka-kun, what do you think of this information..." General Matsui Iwane asked with a frown on his face.
"My humble opinion is that the East China Field Army's defense change is fake, and the troop mobilization is real..." Faced with the commander's rhetorical question, Lieutenant General Tanaka said what he was thinking without hesitation...
"Yo Xi, I mean the same thing. But what is the specific purpose of mobilizing the strength of the East China Field Army this time? In order to prevent our Central China Front Army from being suddenly attacked by the Japanese again, so no matter what the price,
The real conspiracy behind this military mobilization must be investigated in advance..." As he spoke, General Matsui Iwane's face revealed a firm look.
Just as he finished speaking, Colonel Nakamura, who was promoted to deputy chief of staff, walked in panting.
"Your Excellency, Commander, Chief of Staff, urgent call from the Air Force..."
"Read..." Matsui Iwane seemed to realize something, frowned, and then asked.
"Ha Yi...According to reports from Air Force reconnaissance aircraft, the East China Field Army in northern Jiangsu has begun large-scale military mobilization. Among them, more than 100,000 troops have moved to Taizhou, Yangzhou, and Nanjing. As for the specifics,
Troop distribution, Air Force reconnaissance planes are still conducting reconnaissance..." Colonel Nakamura reported loudly.
"Nanjing, Yangzhou, Taizhou..." General Matsui Iwane quickly walked to the huge combat sandbox, pointed to the location of the three cities, and couldn't help but exclaimed...
"What do the *** people want to do? Do they want to launch a full-scale attack on our Central China Front..."
At this moment, the huge headquarters, including Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Tian Zhong, were stunned by this move of the East China Field Army. They stared at the combat sand table in front of them and fell into deep thought.
"Nakamura-kun, is there any other news from the Air Force..."
Say Cao Cao, Cao Cao is here. Just as General Matsui Iwane finished speaking, the anxious voice of the headquarters' communications staff reached everyone's ears.
"Commander, Chief of Staff, Air Force urgent call..."
"After continuous reconnaissance by our Air Force's reconnaissance aircraft, it was finally determined that approximately two East China Field Forces with more than 60,000 people, carrying a large number of heavy artillery, moved rapidly towards Nanjing City. One East China Field Army with more than 30,000 people moved towards Taizhou.
An army of more than 30,000 troops is moving towards the Yangzhou area...According to the current marching speed of the *** East China Field Army, it will take at most two days to be in contact with our army's forward troops..."
"A total of 120,000 people... What does Liu Hua want to do? Is he planning to come out in full force, concentrate all the troops in his hands, and fight our Central China Front in a decisive battle in these three cities..." General Matsui Iwane asked with an incredulous look on his face.
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However, in just a moment, General Matsui Iwane regained his senses. He stared at the combat sandbox in front of him and asked: "Tanaka-kun, please introduce to me right away the specific defense capabilities of our army in these three cities.
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"Ha Yi... According to the latest strategic deployment of our headquarters, Taizhou, Yangzhou, Nanjing, and Tongzhou have stationed a field infantry division of our army respectively. At the same time, there are also three local garrison brigades stationed in Nanjing.
, three main divisions of the Imperial Association Army. As for Taizhou, Yangzhou, and Tongzhou, there is a local garrison regiment and a main division of the Imperial Association Army stationed respectively. In addition, because Tongzhou is located on a traffic artery, it is responsible for the safety of the Yangtze River waterway.
.The only heavy artillery brigade of our Central China Front is also stationed here..." Pointing to the combat sand table in front of him, Lieutenant General Tanaka introduced it personally.
"Hmm..." General Matsui Iwane nodded with satisfaction at the familiar deployment of troops in front of him. After thinking for a short time, he spoke.
"In other words, there are 50,000 Imperial Army soldiers stationed in Nanjing City, and 30,000 Imperial Army troops are stationed in the other three places... However, calculated this way, we do not have an absolute advantage in terms of military strength..."
After quickly scanning the combat staff in front of him with a pair of eyes, General Matsui Iwane continued to speak: "Gentlemen, this is our Central China Front Army, a good opportunity to eliminate the Japanese East China Field Army in one fell swoop. So, what can you do?
Feel free to put forward your opinions and we will discuss them together..."
"Ha Yi, your Excellency the Commander is wise... I have an idea. There are garrison troops in Nanjing, Yangzhou, and Taizhou, which can attract almost all the combat troops of the East China Field Army. Our army's 30,000 elite imperial troops stationed in Tongzhou City can definitely
As a surprise soldier, during the strategic decisive battle between the enemy and our armies, he suddenly launched an attack on the back of the East China Field Army and gave it a fatal blow." General Matsui Iwane's words fell. He had just been promoted to deputy chief of staff and was eager to perform meritoriously.
My own Colonel Nakamura was the first to speak under everyone's surprised gazes.
"A surprise attack by surprise troops, launching a fatal blow...Yoshi, Nakamura-kun, your method is very good. Tanaka-kun, immediately order the staff to conduct a tactical deduction according to Nakamura-kun's idea. Half an hour later, half an hour later,
I want to know the specific results of the deduction..." I am worried about how to eliminate the East China Field Army in one fell swoop through this decisive battle. This is a serious ally of General Matsui Iwane. After listening to Colonel Nakamura's advice, his face immediately showed excitement.
With a look on his face, he quickly ordered.
"Ha Yi, I will take care of my humble duty right away..." Lieutenant General Tanaka quickly took the order and left.