After seeing off Albina, Rosen and the others, Suri returned to paying attention to the battle situation in Jiangxi.
At this time, due to the heavy losses, Chairman Chiang finally transferred back the two central armies that attacked Jiangxi. At this time, as Ishihara Wanji expected, Su Rui immediately withdrew from Fujian and began to
Relaunched the attack on Jiangxi.
Different from the small fuss in the Fujian battlefield, this time Lin Shiqian commanded the 398th Army and the 1st Armored Division to launch an offensive that was thunderous. More than 300 T-34 tanks marched along Guangchang towards Fuzhou.
Attacked all the way. The Japanese troops along the way were defeated by this overwhelming attack. It took Lin Shiqian more than 20 days to command the army to attack the city of Nanchang and surrounded it. This made the entire Japanese army
Everyone started to panic.
At this time, the Japanese 113th Division and the 180th Division were guarding Nanchang and Jiujiang respectively. Speaking of which, these two divisions were unlucky. They had just fought with the two armies of the Central Army and the two armies of the Guangxi faction.
After a great battle, the Central Army finally retreated, but the Seventh Army came again. Moreover, this later army was much better than the Central Army in terms of firepower and equipment, and the 113th Division suffered endlessly.
Lieutenant General Tsukizo Nakamura, the commander of the 113th Division, sent telegrams requesting the North China Front to send reinforcements. Juichi Terauchi had no choice but to urgently order the 92nd Division, which had retreated to Fujian for rest due to heavy losses a few days ago, to rush to the rescue.
Nanchang. However, some people hold different opinions on this decision of Juichi Terauchi.
"Your Excellency, Commander, now the Chinese have surrounded Nanchang. Isn't it too late for you to urgently order the 92nd Division to reinforce Nanchang? Moreover, according to the frontline aerial reconnaissance report, the Chinese armored divisions are in the third
The sudden disappearance of Tianqian is a very dangerous signal. We can no longer march blindly, otherwise the 92nd Division will be put in danger!" In the headquarters of the Central China Front Army in Nanjing City, Ishihara Wanji was suffering.
He persuaded Juichi in the temple.
After listening to Ishihara Wanji's words, Terauchi Shouichi changed his expression and reprimanded: "Ishihara-kun, the situation in Jiangxi is already very dangerous. Now one more person will have more strength. As long as the 92nd Division arrives in Nanchang, no matter how hard it is
I dare say that China’s 398th Army can be defeated, but there is still no problem in holding Nanchang. How can you cancel the order just because of your speculation?"
At this time, someone on the side also interjected, "Ishihara-kun, Nanchang is the provincial capital of Jiangxi and one of the big cities in China. Its importance to the empire is self-evident. Once Nanchang is lost, Jiujiang will also be lost."
Paul, what do you mean by blocking the commander's order? Do you want to disobey it?"
The one who spoke was Major General Tsukada Kasumi, the chief of staff of the Central China Front. He saw that Ishihara Kanji had long been dissatisfied. Ever since Ishihara Kanji came to Nanjing, Tsukada Kasumi felt that his presence in front of Juichi Terauchi had dropped significantly.
It has been stopped, and the trend is continuing to decline. Now that I see Kanji Ishihara being reprimanded for blocking Juichi Terauchi's order, there is no reason not to add insult to injury.
Ishihara Wanji also has a arrogant temper. How could he be so arrogant? After hearing this, he immediately raised his head and said: "Okay. Since the commander and the chief of staff both think that I am unfounded, then just pretend that I didn't say anything."
That’s it, I’ll take my leave now!”
After saying that, Ishihara Wanji stood up and walked out. He quickly disappeared at the door of the office.
Seeing the disappearing figure of Ishihara Wanji, Tsukada Kaoru couldn't help but cursed: "This Ishihara-kun is really getting more and more arrogant. Who does he think he is, the commander of the China Expeditionary Force? He actually used this tone to talk to the commander-in-chief.
, it’s really too presumptuous.”
Terauchi Shouichi shook his head and said dejectedly: "Actually, I have no choice now. The situation in Jiangxi is already very dangerous. The two armies of the China-Guangxi faction have now approached Jiujiang, forcing the 180th Division in Jiujiang to be unable to rescue Nanchang.
And it is difficult for the 113th Division alone to defend Nanchang. At this time, I can only give it a try. Why doesn't Mr. Ishihara understand my painstaking efforts?"
Looking at the disappointed face of Juichi Terauchi, Tsukada was secretly happy. After walking a few steps, he comforted him: "Commander, don't be sad. Ishihara-kun is famous for his arrogance. Although you are kind-hearted, but
He may not appreciate it, and such a person is not worthy of your feeling sorry for him."
"well……"
Terauchi Shouichi sighed, shook his head and became speechless. At this time, Shouichi Terauchi did not know that it was precisely because of his order that the Ninety-second Division was pushed into a desperate situation...
On December 21, 1939, on the road from Wuyi Mountain to Yingtan, an army of mules, horses and vehicles was advancing northwest along the road. Nishiyama Yuta, commander of the 92nd Division of the Japanese Army,
The lieutenant general was sitting in the back seat of a car, closing his eyes and meditating.
The 92nd Division suffered heavy losses after the Battle of Spider Ridge. The loss rate of the three infantry regiments of the entire division reached almost 70%. Later, they finally withdrew and retreated to Ruijin to rest and recuperate. However, 398
However, the army pressed forward step by step, and they had no choice but to retreat all the way. They did not stop until they retreated to Nanping in Fujian.
After more than a month of rest and replenishment, the 92nd Division still had not fully replenished its troops. While Nishiyama Yuta was busy training the troops, the command for them to reinforce Nanchang was sent to Nishiyama Yuta.
Nishiyama Yuta, who gave the order, had no choice but to gather the team and drive towards Nanchang.
But along the way, Nishiyama Yuta's emotions became more and more uneasy. He always felt that something was going to happen, so the further he headed towards Nanchang, the more nervous he became.
Chief of Staff Saburo Nakamura, who was riding in the same car with Nishiyama Yuta, saw the nervous look on the division commander's face and couldn't help comforting him: "Division Commander, you don't have to be nervous, as long as you meet up with the 113th Division in Nanchang."
Well, by then we will be relying on Nanchang City, and the Chinese will no longer be able to use those inhumane incendiary bombs."
Having said this, Saburo Nakamura couldn't help but shudder. The white phosphorus incendiary bombs dropped by the Seventh Army in the last battle had a great impact on him. Although more than a month had passed, he still couldn't help but shudder.
He still hasn't responded, and sometimes he is often awakened by nightmares at night.
Nishiyama Yuta shook his head: "Nakamura-kun, I don't know why, but I always feel terrified about this rescue operation. I always feel that the Chinese people will be waiting for us somewhere."
"Don't be afraid." Saburo Nakamura continued: "We still have Army Air Force planes in the sky to help us with the reconnaissance, so don't worry."
"I hope so." Nishiyama Yuta sighed and leaned heavily on the backrest and stopped talking.