On the misty river, three gunboats flying the rising sun flag were driving forward at high speed through the waves.
In the cabin of one of the gunboats, Ogahara Junsi was resting his head with his eyes closed. To his left and right, in two rows, sat Igarashi Sui, Takeo Yamagami and a dozen other special forces. These dozen special forces were senior officers.
During the Battle of Dameishan, those who narrowly escaped from Langya were the only dozen remaining members of the entire special operations brigade.
"Ang..." Suddenly a whistle sounded outside the cabin, and Xiao Luyuan, who was closing his eyes to rest, opened his eyes.
Yamatakeo, who was sitting on the left side of Okahara, opened his eyes and asked: "Captain, I heard that you sent a telegram to the base camp? Is it related to the ninja village?"
Junsi Okahara nodded and said: "I originally wanted to wait until Xu Rui's assassination plan was foiled before returning to the country, but who would have thought that in the end Xu Rui actually feinted a shot and pointed the assassination target at Commander Okamura. Now,
, not only Commander Okamura was broken, but also the general died of grief and anger. I am afraid that I will not have time to return home in a short time, so I can only place my hope on the bureaucrats in the base camp, hoping that they can lower their posture.
Some, ask the ninjas to come out."
Takeo Yamayama said: "The bureaucrats at the base camp are afraid that they won't be able to count on them, so it would be a good idea if they don't help."
In any country and in any period, bureaucracy is a lingering disease. Let’s say that in the United States, which was cited as a beacon country by many public elites in later generations, bureaucracy is just as prevalent and rampant. The only difference is that bribery is given and accepted in the United States.
It is protected by law and legalized, euphemistically called political donation.
Little Japan during World War II was not only rampant, but also very bureaucracy.
For example, the Japanese Navy Ministry has been dominated by the Satsuma faction for a long time, and the Army Ministry has been dominated by the Choshu faction for a long time. Young officers from other regions, no matter how talented they are, can never hope to enter the navy or the army center.
This phenomenon was not finally changed until the rise of the Showa warlords represented by Okamura Neji.
Although the Showa warlord group was backed by Hirohito, after all, it had just entered the center of power and it was still very difficult to control military power. It would take longer to clean up the bureaucratic habits in the military. Therefore, at this stage, the efficiency of the Japanese Navy and the Ministry of War is actually
It is very low. Unfortunately, the efficiency of the National Government is even lower.
Xiaoluyuan answered the question and said, "Do you know Rio Yoshino, the commander of the gendarmerie stationed in Jiujiang?"
Yamatakeo shook his head and said: "Last time when His Excellency the General came to take office and held a welcome dinner, we met once, but he didn't pay much attention to me. He seemed to be a very difficult person to get close to."
Okahara curled up his lips and said, "The Yoshino family is a famous family, so it's no wonder."
Takeo Yamada said suddenly: "The Okahara family is more prominent than the Yoshinoya. Captain, you are not as arrogant as him."
"I have never thought that being from a noble family is something to be proud of. Of course, I don't think it is a shame either." Oluhara smiled faintly and said, "Yama-san, you may not know that Yoshinoya and Iido
Several ninja villages in the mountains actually have a very deep connection, even..."
Yamatakeo asked in a low voice: "Even what?"
Okahara said: "I even heard that an elder of the Yoshino family lives in Mount Iido."
"Nani?" Yamatakeo said in surprise, "There is actually an elder in the Yoshino family who is a ninja?"
"There is nothing surprising about this. In fact, many aristocratic families in the empire have explicit or implicit connections with the ninja villages of Koga and Iga, including our Okahara family." Okahara sighed lightly, and then continued,
"This time, both the eldest son and the second son of the Yoshino family died in Jiujiang and died at the hands of Langya. If nothing else happens, the Yoshino family should be very angry and should also invite their elders who are practicing in Mt. Iido."
"Yo Xi." Yamatakeo said happily, "So, there is really a chance to invite ninjas."
While he was talking, a sailor hurried in and reported to Xiaoluyuan: "Sir, we have arrived at Anqing Pier."
Ogawara Junsi immediately stood up, looked around at Takeo, Igarashi Sui and a dozen other special forces soldiers on the mountain and said: "Let's go and meet the newly appointed Commander Itagaki. This man is a legend. He is in Shanxi
Putting aside his battlefield achievements, I admire him for his courage to airborne without guidance in rainy weather!"
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In the waiting hall of Anqing Pier, Seishiro Itagaki suddenly sneezed twice loudly in succession.
Anqing Military Police Captain Kodera Takashi hurriedly stepped forward with a cloak in his arms and advised: "Your Excellency, Commander, please put on your cloak to avoid catching a cold."
"No need." Itagaki Seishiro waved his hand.
Unlike Hata Shunroku, who was a sick man, Itagaki Seishiro was very strong.
Kodera Takashi had no choice but to hand the cloak to the orderly behind him and take it away.
Itagaki Seishiro said again: "Kodera-san, I have nothing to do, you can go ahead."
"Hai." Kodera Takashi nodded heavily, but did not move his feet. To be honest, Kodera Takashi had a lot of things to be busy with, but he still wanted to spend as much time as possible in front of Itagaki Seishiro. This was not for
His presence in front of Itagaki is purely because he admires Itagaki, he really does.
Kodera Takashi refused to leave, but Itagaki Seishiro did not force him to leave.
After a while, Kodera Takashi couldn't help but said: "Your Excellency Commander, judging from the time, at this time, the 3rd, 101st, 17th, 106th and 116th divisions, as well as Namada
The detachment should have already launched an attack on the enemy in front of them, right? Then the Second Army should also have launched an attack from the northern foot of Dabie Mountain, right?"
Itagaki Seishiro nodded and said: "If there is no widespread radio failure, this should be it, right?"
Kodera Takashi took a breath and continued: "Commander, are you really not worried about the 3rd and 101st Division? You have already read the last report just now. Xue Yue's 1st Corps has captured Gao'an.
The Hunan-Jiangxi Highway has been completely cut off, so this is definitely a near-death adventure!"
"Escape from a narrow escape?" Itagaki Seishiro smiled slightly, changed the subject and said, "Kodera-san, I wonder if you have ever heard that there is an old saying in China, which is to survive after death?"
"To put yourself to death and survive?"
Kodera Takashi was awe-inspiring when he heard this.
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Wuhan, National Army Headquarters.
Surrounded by more than a dozen senior advisers, Chairman Chiang excitedly walked into the command hall.
Although he has not had a full night's sleep for a long time, Chairman Chiang looks pretty good today. As the saying goes, people are in high spirits when happy events happen. Chairman Chiang has met a happy event, because just now, the Xue Yue Corps came from the front.
After hearing the news, they successfully regained Gao'an County and completely cut off the Hunan-Jiangxi Highway.
Seeing Chairman Chiang walk in, He Yingqin, Bai Chongxi and other senior generals quickly stood at attention.
"With respect, Jian Sheng, and all my colleagues, don't be so formal." Chairman Jiang was in a good mood, with a long-lost smile on his face. He waved his hands and said, "It's all casual. Just pretend I'm not here."
Chairman Chiang was in a good mood, and the atmosphere in the entire command hall immediately became relaxed.
Amid laughter, Chairman Chiang walked up to the big map and said to it: "Jiansheng, tell me."
Because of Li Zongren's illness, Bai Chongxi is now not only the deputy chief of staff of the Ministry of National Defense, but also the commander-in-chief of the fifth theater. Moreover, Bai Chongxi is also the military theorist second only to Jiang Baili in the National Army camp. Chairman Chiang's answer to Bai Chongxi
He always valued Bai Chongxi, so as long as Bai Chongxi was around, Chairman Chiang would definitely ask him to explain the situation by name.
In the eyes of He Yingqin, Chen Cheng and many other senior generals in the Central Military System, briefing Chairman Chiang Kai-shek on the war situation was a bad thing. However, Bai Chongxi was not interested in it. Although Bai Chongxi was known as Little Zhuge and was extremely resourceful, his strategic vision was not
There are still some shortcomings, especially the inability to escape from the deep-rooted regional concept. He always considers himself a warlord of the Guangxi faction and has deep prejudices against the Central Army and Chairman Chiang Kai-shek.
However, when Chairman Jiang called his name, Bai Chongxi could not give him any face.
At that moment, Bai Chongxi picked up the wooden pole, pointed to the map on the wall and explained: "Committee, please see, this is Gao'an City. After the Xue Yue Corps regained Gao'an, not only did the Japanese 27th Division be cut in half by our army, but also
The Hunan-Jiangxi Highway, a transportation line that is no less than a lifeline for little Japan, has also been cut off by our army."
"What does this mean?" Chairman Chiang had actually heard the answer a long time ago, but he still never tired of hearing it.
Bai Chongxi was disdainful in his heart, but remained calm on the surface, saying: "This means that the Third Division and the 101st Division in the Hunan battlefield have become alone. As long as Jiujiang is not lost, and as long as the Hunan-Jiangxi Highway is not opened, the Japanese Third Division
The division, the 101st Division is like a turtle in a urn, and it is impossible to escape!"
Chairman Chiang asked again: "Then can Jiujiang be defended?"
Bai Chongxi said: "Referring to the Feicheng Defense War, I thought that Jiujiang would not be lost within at least ten days!"
"If the 799th Regiment of the Sichuan Army holds Jiujiang for at least ten days, it will take at least twenty days to wait for the Japanese army to capture Jiujiang, then open the Hunan-Jiangxi Highway, and then transport supplies to Hunan!" Chairman Jiang clenched his fists and added, "
Can we defeat the Japanese Third Division and the 101st Division within twenty days?"
Bai Chongxi said: "There should be no problem."
This answer was somewhat beyond Chairman Jiang's expectations, but it made him even more excited.
Chairman Jiang snorted and asked with interest: "Why is Jian Sheng so sure?"
Bai Chongxi said: "Because of my humble position, I expected the Japanese army to be the third. The 101st Division will definitely return to Jiangxi and cooperate with the 27th Division to open up the Hunan-Jiangxi Highway. Unfortunately, this will not have any effect.
, on the contrary, it will accelerate the defeat of the third and 101st divisions. In short, these two divisions of the Japanese army are finished!"