Feidong Town, the headquarters of the Kumamoto Division.
Naosaburo Okabe and Katsuharu Kon are playing chess, and the chess game has just begun. Both sides are laying out pieces and launching exploratory attacks in local areas.
Konkatsuharu randomly photographed a piece in the upper left corner of the chessboard, and then said to Naosaburo Okabe: "It is said that the Special High School Division is investigating the truth behind the destruction of the Iida detachment. The division commander thought that the entire Iida detachment was destroyed.
What is the biggest reason for the defeat? Is it really because of the heavy artillery cluster of the Dameishan Independent Regiment? Also, does the division commander think the heavy artillery cluster of the Dameishan Independent Regiment really exists?"
Im Katsuharu's subordinate was so good that Naosaburo Okabe immediately fell into a long test.
While taking a long exam, Naosaburo Okabe said: "You ask so many questions at once, how should I answer them?"
Konkatsuharu said: "Then answer one by one. What does the division commander think is the biggest reason for the failure of the Iida detachment?"
Naosaburo Okabe said: "The biggest reason for the failure of the Iida detachment is probably that Shojiro Iida was too cautious and concentrated the troops in the Huangnipu stronghold to avoid being harassed and attacked by the Wolf Fang troops at night. The result was that
We were beaten by the heavy artillery group of the Dameishan Independent Regiment."
Kon Shengji asked again: "So, the division commander thinks that the Dameishan Independent Regiment really has more than two hundred heavy artillery?"
Naosaburo Okabe said: "If the Dameishan Independent Regiment does not have a heavy artillery group, how can we explain that the Iida detachment was defeated in less than two hours? Even if the Iida detachment has a weak combat effectiveness, it is still a detachment.
, unless it suffered a large-scale bombardment from a heavy artillery group or a large-scale cluster bombing by an aviation regiment, it would not have been defeated in such a short period of time."
Kon Shengji said: "But where did the Dameishan Independent Regiment get its heavy artillery?"
"I'll have to ask our respected Chief of Staff about this," said Naosaburo Okabe. "Didn't he already ask the Special High School Division to investigate? I believe the news will come soon."
As soon as he finished speaking, Shigeta Shigenori, the chief of staff of the Sixth Division, walked in quickly and reported: "Division Commander, send an urgent call to the Condemnation Army Headquarters. The Special High School Division has investigated clearly. The so-called Dameishan Independent Regiment."
The heavy artillery group is actually nothing more than explosive pack throwers modified from gasoline barrels!"
"An explosive charge launcher?" Konkatsuji said in surprise, "Is it similar to a mortar from the cold weapon era?"
"Hai." Shigeta Shigenori said, "The working principle is similar to a mortar, but the range and accuracy are far worse than the mortars in the cold weapon era. According to the secret investigation of the Special High School, this explosive packet thrower
The maximum range is less than 500 meters, and the accuracy is very poor."
"I see." Naosaburo Okabe breathed a long sigh of relief and nodded. "If this were the case, the entire Iida detachment would be completely wiped out. It would be very disappointing. It was precisely because of the Iida detachment's clinging to the defense that Dameishan became independent.
The regiment's explosive packet thrower can maximize its destructive power while minimizing the effects of short range and poor accuracy."
Konkatsuharu and Shigeta Shigenori couldn't help but look at each other. They could clearly feel that in just an instant, Okabe Naosaburo's entire mental state had become completely different. That feeling was...
It was as if a huge boulder had been lifted off my back, it was so easy.
This is also true. Although he didn't show it in the game with Imakatsuharu just now, Okabe Naosaburo was still in a heavy mood. The Iida detachment was destroyed in less than two hours, which not only gave Kawabe Shosanji
The big shock also gave Naosaburo Okabe a great shock.
In particular, the terrible fact that the Dameishan Independent Regiment has more than 200 heavy artillery forces Okabe Naosaburo to re-examine the combat effectiveness comparison between the enemy and our armies. Before this, Okabe Naosaburo insisted that the Kumamoto Division’s combat effectiveness
It was stronger than the Dameishan Independent Regiment, but now, Naosaburo Okabe felt it was necessary to raise a question mark.
But now, as the Special High School's investigation revealed the truth about the so-called heavy artillery group, Naosaburo Okabe immediately put down the huge stone in his heart. Sure enough, it was still a false alarm. If it was just an explosive pack thrower, it was nothing at all.
Problem, because the limitations of this weapon are too great.
If Xu Rui counts on such primitive and crude weapons and hopes to replicate the miracle of the Iida detachment in their Kumamoto division, then Naosaburo Okabe will definitely teach him a profound lesson!
As soon as he was in a good mood, Naosaburo Okabe's thinking immediately became clear. He picked up a black stone and patted it gently on the lower right corner of the chessboard.
After seeing this response, it was Konkatsuji's turn to face the long test.
Naosaburo Okabe ignored Imakatsuharu's long test, turned to Shigetori Shigetori and said: "Shigeta-san, order all units to set off immediately to target a single county!"
Shigetori Shigetori said in surprise: "Division Commander, how do you know that the raids will continue?"
Okabe Naosaburo smiled and said: "Shigeta-san, everyone has a way out, but our respected Chief of Staff probably has no way out, so this sweep must continue, even if we know we are losing, we must continue.
Go down."
"Hai, the division commander clearly knows." Shigetoku Shigetori paused and said, "But the Chief of Staff said that there is no need to risk marching tonight. It is not too late to march after dawn tomorrow."
"It will be too late until dawn tomorrow." Naosaburo Okabe shook his head and said, "At dawn tomorrow, the main force of the Dameishan Independent Regiment will arrive. It will be difficult to push forward by then. It is precisely now, exactly
When Shan County is most empty, our Kumamoto Division can make great strides forward."
"Hai." Shigetori Shigetori nodded solemnly, turned around and conveyed the order.
Okabe Naosaburo immediately stood up and said to Imakatsuji: "Imam-san, let's go here today. After I come back from Damei Mountain, we will go down again."
"Yo Xi." Kon Shengji said, "Then I will once again wish the division commander immediate success."
"Thank you for your good words, haha." Naosaburo Okabe picked up his military hat from the coat rack, then picked up his saber from the knife rack, and then turned around and left the temporary office.
After a while, Feidong Town, which was originally quiet, became noisy.
Immediately afterwards, groups of Japanese infantry, trucks, motorcycles, pallets and armored vehicles drove out of Feidong Town in a steady stream. Finally, these vehicles, horses and people gathered into a rolling torrent outside Feidong Town.
Along the dirt road from Feicheng to Shanxian, we drove to Shanxian in a mighty manner.
Naosaburo Okabe strode out of the division headquarters. His vehicle, a Vickers tank imported from Britain, had stopped at the steps at the gate of the division headquarters. He saw Naosaburo Okabe coming out, the staff officer of the Sixth Division.
Nagashigeta Shigenori and a group of waiting division staff members all stopped their feet and bowed to Okabe Naosaburo.
After bowing, Shigeta Shigenori took a step forward, raised his hands and said: "Division commander, please get in the car."
Naosaburo Okabe hummed softly and bent down to get in the car. However, before getting in the car, Naosaburo Okabe turned around again and said to Shigetori Shigetori: "Shigeta-san, in order to create as much tactical surprise as possible, also to try to
If possible, shorten the response time of the Dameishan Independent Regiment and order the motorized infantry brigade to move forward first!"
After a slight pause, Naosaburo Okabe said ferociously: "Tell Jiro Asada again that after entering enemy-occupied areas, he will immediately implement the scorched earth policy. Do you understand?"
"Hai, I understand!" Shigetori Shigeta nodded and said.
"Yo Xi." Naosaburo Okabe nodded happily, then bent down and got into the armored carriage. Immediately after the iron door of the carriage was closed, the armored vehicle slowly drove out of the division headquarters and merged into the rolling traffic. Shigeta Shigenori waved over.
A signal soldier was asked to notify the motorized infantry brigade to break away from the main force of the division and move forward quickly.
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Badou Town is located at the junction of Feicheng and Shan County, and is currently under the actual control of the Dameishan Military Division.
The Communist Party of China has indeed strong organizational capabilities. In less than two months after taking control of Badou Town, it has already established various institutions in Badou Town, such as militia, farmers' association, women's brigade, women's rescue society, children's league, everything. Now
, Badou Town has become the frontline of the entire Dameishan Military Division’s resistance to Japan.
It was already late at night, and the entire Badou Town was already immersed in silence.
China was very poor in this era. In order to save foreign oil, few people would light lamps and do work. Therefore, most of the villagers went to bed after dark.
The only ones who were still awake were the militia sentries.
Although the Japs have withdrawn, a large group of Japs had arrived outside Badou Town two days ago, so the militia team in Badou Town was very vigilant. Even though the Japs rarely moved at night, the militiamen in Badou Town
The team still set up sentries outside the town to provide early warning in case something unexpected happens.
Changjiao is an active member of the Badou Town militia team. It will be his turn to stand guard later in the night.
After sleeping until midnight, he got up with long legs and yawned all day long, washed himself hastily, and then carried the Hanyang Zao on his back to the outside of the town. Standing guard for half the night was the captain of the Badou Town militia team, Zhao Laozhong.
When Changjiao came over, Zhao Laozhong was leaning on the edge of the well at the entrance of the town, smoking a dry cigarette.
It's cold and I can't bear it even though I'm wrapped in a sheepskin coat. I can warm myself up a little by smoking old cigarettes.
Seeing Changjiao coming, Zhao Laozhong said: "Longjiao, it's still early, why are you here?"
"Uncle Lao Zhong, you are getting old and your legs and feet are not strong anymore. I am thinking of coming here to replace you as soon as possible so as not to freeze." Changjiao came over and sat down next to Zhao Laozhong, yawned again, and said
, "Auntie said last time that you almost fell off the roof when you turned over the tiles. Uncle, you can go back, I'm here."
"My legs are fine. They have been cold for many years." Zhao Laozhong patted his numb legs and said to Long Jie, "Go back and sleep for an hour before coming back. It's still early."
"No need, uncle, please go back."
When the two people were condescending to each other, a faint roar of an engine suddenly sounded in the distance.
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