Soon, the tanks began to stop and started shooting at the Japanese strongholds and fortifications. The infantry following the tanks also began to move quickly towards them.
It is relatively easy for a brigade and 6 regiments to attack several strongholds. Because they do not want too many manpower casualties, the independent division has always wanted to use its equipment to crush the enemy. After all, not all soldiers are Special Forces member.
To the east is Chengkou Town, with the Bohai Sea to the east. Zhang Gan has been waiting nearby with a fleet, just waiting for news from Gan Xinda to take action against him.
Then, he received a telegram from Ganxinda, so he immediately sent marines to land in this town. This town was not a strategic location, and the Japanese did not have too many troops to defend it. Generally speaking, They leave the coastline to their navy for defense. However, there is a watchtower built by the Japanese on the seashore, and the people guarding this tower are only a small team of Japanese.
"Captain, captain! Those are!" A soldier held a telescope and looked at the warships on the sea, "Chinese warships!"
"Nani?" The captain of the Japanese team also quickly picked up the binoculars, "Yalu, report to the headquarters quickly. A Chinese warship has been found on the Bohai Sea! Looking at the posture of the Chinese, I'm afraid they will have to land for combat!"
"Hi!"
Soon, the words of the captain of this small team were verified. Sure enough, from the bottom of the large battleship, small boats that he did not recognize appeared one after another. On the small boats, there were well-equipped independent division soldiers and an artillery piece. From this point alone, he judged that something big might happen this time.
"Emergency gathering, everyone, evacuate the watchtower immediately and observe the enemy's movements in covert manner!"
"Hi!"
Soon, a small ship rushed to the beach, and the soldiers sitting on it rushed ashore.
"First team, search the Japanese watchtower quickly!"
"yes!"
"Others, follow me and search everywhere, don't disturb the people!"
"yes!"
…
Cangzhou, the Japanese military headquarters, was very busy. Japanese soldiers in the headquarters were walking in the wind, and the phones were ringing constantly.
"Your Excellency, Division Commander, news came from Cuikou Town and Chengkou Town that the independent division started attacking early in the morning. Now, I am afraid that the Cuikou Town stronghold has been captured and will soon reach Cangzhou. At the same time, there are also cooperation The naval forces of the independent division, and even the independent division and marines, conducted landing operations."
"Nani?" The Japanese lieutenant general had a stern face. He knew early on that they were bordering Shandong and would inevitably fight the independent division in the future. However, he did not want to contact the independent division so quickly. You must know that in the previous naval battle, the imperial navy actually Lost! The navy, which has such a special position in the empire and is so arrogant, lost to a navy that was only a year old! The empire lost face! But even so, the strength of the independent division navy has been recognized by everyone. Now that the independent division, navy and army are fighting against Cangzhou, it may be difficult for him to stop it. "Immediately, compile the relevant situation into a document and send it to the Tianjin headquarters to request instructions! At the same time, order the troops on the border to actively defend!"
"Hi!"
The Japanese Lieutenant General was a little scared. If he couldn't hold it here, would the independent division go straight to Tianjin? Thinking of this, the Japanese Lieutenant General even shed a cold sweat. He knew who was in Tianjin. If Tianjin was lost , that is tantamount to a big explosion, what face does Japan have?
…
Tianjin, Jun Tada looked at the emergency telegram he had just received and narrowed his eyes, "Immediately, summon the generals within ten minutes and assemble at the headquarters!"
"Hi!" So, the soldiers followed the order and left. It was early in the morning, and many people had just gotten up.
When Jun Tada was sitting at the head of the headquarters, watching his usual subordinates arrive one by one, of course, the wait did not take long.
"Your Excellency, Commander, what happened? You summoned everyone so urgently?" Nobu Yoshikawa was the first to arrive. He looked at Shun Tada who was sitting on guard and asked.
Tada Shun handed over the telegram, "What!" Yoshikawa Nobu was shocked, "The independent division actually attacked Cangzhou, and maybe it was heading towards Tianjin?"
"What happened?" Kasahara Yukio, who came in later, heard Yoshikawa Nobu shouting, "The independent division attacked?"
"Hi! Chief of Staff, this is the telegram." Nobu Yoshikawa handed the telegram to Yukio Kasahara.
"Yalu! How dare Zhou Weiguo attack like this?" Kasahara Yukio was shocked. He wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by a soldier, "Your Excellency, Commander, Cangzhou telegram!"
Tada Shun took it lightly, looked at it, smiled, and handed it to Kasahara Yukio and Yoshikawa Nobu.
"Nani? The independent division has captured Haixing County and is attacking the hinterland of Cangzhou!" Kasahara Yukio said in disbelief. It had only been so long since they had known the first news that some places had already been lost. "Kaneng
!There is heavy defense on the sideline! How could the independent division break through so fast!"
"Carefully look at the way the independent division attacks." Tada Shun reminded, now that the independent division is coming, it is useless to be nervous and anxious. Judging from the appearance of the independent division, I am afraid they want a quick victory.
After listening to Tada Shun's reminder, the two of them calmed down a little and continued to read the details of the telegram. The more they read, the more frightened the two of them were. Was they so close to the independent division? Come to think of it, the distance was no more than 100 meters.
Kilometers, if you drive, it only takes 3 hours. In other words, Tianjin is in critical condition.
Soon, the headquarters was filled with people, and most of the senior officials had already arrived.
"Gentlemen, early this morning, the independent division launched an attack on the Cangzhou border. As of now, the independent division is attacking the hinterland of Cangzhou. I'm afraid it won't be long before the independent division comes to the city." Tada Shun sat in the first place and said.
"Nani?" Everyone was shocked. They had never thought that the independent division would come to Tianjin, even though Tianjin is not far from Shandong.
"This is a telegram, please take a look." Yoshikawa Nobu and Kasahara Yukio passed the telegram on.
The first person to look was the first to speak, "Your Excellency, Commander, immediately order Cangzhou to actively defend and hold back the independent division! At the same time, immediately mobilize troops to protect Tianjin!"
"Your Excellency, Commander, I second your proposal!"
"I second the motion!"
"Seconded!"
For a time, everyone in the headquarters agreed that although Tianjin's defense was strict, it seemed a bit weak compared to the independent division's large-scale attack. If troops were not mobilized, they might not be able to defend it.
Tada Shun sighed, these are the top generals of the empire today. None of them want to take the initiative to fight. They all have to deploy troops to defend. There is a big difference between defense and taking the initiative. Have they all agreed that their current strength is no better than that of the independent division?
?
Everyone saw Tada Shun sighing and wondered, "Commander, do you have any better ideas?"
