When the Independent Division attacked Tianjin, it received assistance from many parties. Because it was on its own soil, the Independent Division did not even use its air force.
At 3 pm on April 19, the reinforcements that had been blocked in the direction of Peiping finally arrived in the northwest of Tianjin.
"Your Excellency, Captain, I'm afraid we are the only ones who have reached the outskirts of Tianjin now." A Japanese major said to a Japanese colonel, "Moreover, no pre-war commander has been designated for this battle."
The Japanese commander frowned, "In that case, repair it on the spot and wait for orders."
"Hi!"
At 4:30 in the afternoon, the reinforcements, which had been blocked in the direction of Baoding, arrived in the west of Tianjin.
At 6 p.m., the original drama that was blocked from Chengde and Tangshan arrived in the northeast of Tianjin.
At 8 o'clock in the evening, two divisions of the Kwantung Army arrived in the north of Tianjin.
At 9 o'clock in the evening, Cangzhou was restored.
Zhou Weiguo was quite happy when he received the news that Cangzhou was recovered. After all, Cangzhou was actually quite large. Since Cangzhou was recovered, he didn't worry about being attacked in the back.
"Weiguo, I'm afraid there will be a big battle tomorrow!" Fang Shengli said, looking at the map. Although some strategies were decided early in the morning, when it comes to the battlefield, the situation is changing rapidly, so it still needs to be carefully considered.
"There must be a big war." Zhou Weiguo nodded, "Unless the Japs retreat, but according to the news, we are already surrounded by Japs to the west and north. In the afternoon, our navy also encountered the Japs' navy, but
, the Japs just tried it out and evacuated. Tomorrow, the Japs’ navy will definitely join us.”
"Based on this calculation, the Japs should have less than 100,000 troops. To attack Tianjin, I don't know where the Japs got the courage." Fang Shengli laughed. Attackers and defenders are not at the same level at all.
"This is not a question of courage or lack of courage, but a question of their dignity." Zhou Weiguo sighed, "At this time, the Japanese have to fight. Although, the consequences of fighting are also very serious."
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In the north of Tianjin, in a small village.
"Your Excellency, Commander, we have information." A Japanese soldier said to a lieutenant general.
The Japanese Lieutenant General frowned, "What information?"
"There is a warrior who secretly came out of Tianjin and has important information."
"Bring it up."
"Hi!"
After a while, a man wearing civilian clothes was brought to the Japanese lieutenant general and said, "Hello, sir."
"Who are you?"
"I am from the Special Higher Education Course. I came here today to tell my superiors that the Independent Division has a large number of troops hidden in Tianjin City! A rough estimate is that there are at least 100,000, or even more."
"How did you know?"
"I was originally lurking in the Nanchang part of the China Independent Division, but now, all the troops in the Nanchang part have been transported to Shandong, and China's Fang Shengli has led 4 brigades directly to Cangzhou and Tianjin."
"Really?" The Japanese Lieutenant General narrowed his eyes. If what this person said is true, Tianjin really cannot be attacked. "You, go and verify your identity first."
"Hi!"
Tianjin fell, and the Nanchang Independent Division had all arrived in Shandong. Such a big news was reported by only one soldier. Although it was a bit reckless, it was a last resort. However, the identity that should be verified still needs to be verified.
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If the news is true, then attacking Tianjin may not be feasible.
The Japanese Lieutenant General looked at the map. Their troops were all transferred from the surrounding cities. Once their troops were lost here, those cities would be empty of defenses and the independent divisions could easily capture them. At that time,
What must have been lost is a large area of territory.
Finally, he looked at Peiping and continued to the west, Shanxi.
All along, the Independent Division was truly an independent division, and his unit was the only one in Shandong. Speaking of which, it should be regarded as a lone army. Now, after looking at the map, the Japanese Lieutenant General had an unbelievable idea in his mind.
"Come here, let the warrior just verify his identity quickly!"
"Hi!"
Ten minutes later, the soldier who came to report was once again brought to the Japanese lieutenant general.
"Can you guarantee that the news you are telling us is true?"
"Hi! I am a soldier of the Empire of Japan, so naturally I have to think about the Empire of Japan! Originally, I wanted to pass the news to the higher-ups, but Tianjin was breached, and even the section chief... I have no other choice but to run away.
Come out, I hope your Excellency the General will believe! There is a conspiracy in Tianjin! The independent division is waiting for the army to attack!"
"I see, thank you for your hard work." The Japanese Lieutenant General's voice became colder, "You go and rest first."
"Hi, thank you General!"
After the soldiers left, the Japanese lieutenant general said, "Order the commanders of the regiment and above to hold a meeting."
"Hi!"
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At 11:30 midnight on April 19th, Tokyo, Japan.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!" There was a knock on the door, and Emperor Showa frowned. He had just fallen asleep, "Your Majesty, there is an urgent military situation!"
After hearing these words, Emperor Showa had to get up even if he didn't want to. As the emperor, he couldn't ignore such an urgent matter. He had a bad premonition in his heart. After getting anxious, he saw Minai
Guang Zheng.
"Mine-kun, what's the matter?"
"Your Majesty, news just came from China that the independent division is waiting for the empire to attack Tianjin!"
"so what?"
"All the troops of the independent divisions in Nanchang have arrived in Shandong and Cangzhou has been lost. As a result, Tianjin and Shandong are already bordering. In terms of strength, the independent divisions are not afraid of the imperial warriors at all. According to the news, in Tianjin, the independent divisions have heavy troops.
I'm afraid it's no less than 100,000, and now, the empire's troops surrounding Tianjin are less than 100,000! Once the war starts and the troops are lost, the defenses of the cities around Tianjin will be empty, and then a large area of land will be lost!" Mitsumasa Yoneuchi explained!
road.
When Emperor Showa heard this, he seemed to understand this and frowned, "Go and find someone to discuss the matter with!"
"Hi!"
After the guards left, Emperor Showa spoke again, "What do you think, Lord Minei?"
Mitsumasa Yoneuchi closed his eyes and then said, "There are two methods currently."
"explain."
"The first is to withdraw troops and stick to the cities around Tianjin."
Emperor Showa's face darkened. Although it was night, his face became darker. "Where's the second one?"
"Continue to mobilize the Kwantung Army to Tianjin, and use enough troops to destroy the main force of the Independent Division in Tianjin! In this way, our Empire of Japan may still have a chance! But once this battle fails, the empire may be really powerless in China in the future.
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Emperor Showa frowned. Indeed, by mobilizing the Kwantung Army to go south, there is a chance to annihilate the main force of the independent division in Tianjin. However, once this war fails, it will also be an irreparable loss for the Japanese Empire. It is difficult to get off the tiger. "
Call people for discussion before making a decision."
"Hi!" Mitsumasa Yoneuchi also meant the same thing. After all, this is a big matter and the consequences are too serious.
About half an hour later, it was the early morning of April 20th.