Lieutenant General Fujino has been in a very good mood these past two days.
Okamura Neiji actually chose himself as a breakthrough point for the imperial army to sweep away the North China Eighth Route Army.
As a senior officer of the Imperial Army who had just been promoted to the rank of lieutenant general, Lieutenant General Fujino knew that this was another chance given to him by the commander, a good opportunity to gain military exploits.
As long as he can kill the new group of his old rivals, and then send troops to reinforce the imperial army on other battlefields, so that the imperial army can win the entire sweep. Then he will be able to win the first victory in the entire sweep. By then, not only will he be able to secure his position
The position of lieutenant general division commander can also help you accumulate military exploits and capital for further promotion in the future.
Thinking that he would be promoted to Lieutenant General of the Imperial Army in the near future, Lieutenant General Fujino, standing in front of the sand table, couldn't help but smile on his face, which made all the subordinates in the headquarters look puzzled.
"Sir, the Taiyuan Military Headquarters sent a telegram that the reinforcements from the Front Army arrived in Taiyuan one day ago. The two thousand new recruits given to us by the Military Headquarters, including a garrison brigade, a mountain artillery brigade, and a cavalry brigade are all in place."
"The reinforced regiment that the front army transferred to us from Peiping includes three reinforced infantry brigades, a mountain artillery brigade, and a rapid-fire artillery squadron!"
"The baggage brigade that transports us food and ammunition supplies is also a strengthened brigade. There are six baggage squadrons in total. Each baggage squadron is responsible for more than 1,200 mules, horses and horses, and a total of 7,500 dead mules, horses and horses~"
"The total strength of the entire mixed brigade exceeds 8,500 people. There are also three regiments totaling 3,000 Imperial Army troops to assist the baggage brigade in transporting food to us and taking care of the mules and horses!"
"Yoshi, very good!" Fujino replied very satisfied.
"With these supplies and troops, our division no longer has to be coy and can take the initiative to kill the new regiment!"
Once bitten, twice shy……
Seeing Fujino getting more and more excited as he talked, the chief of staff couldn't help but remind him.
"Division Commander, the Eighth Route Army's intelligence system is pervasive. I'm sure they have also received relevant intelligence!"
"I'm worried that they will concentrate their forces to raid our reinforcements and intercept the food and ammunition supplies like last time!"
The smile on Lieutenant General Fujino's face disappeared, and his eyes quickly shot out two cold lights!
"Your Majesty the Commander has already considered this, otherwise he wouldn't have recruited so many mules and horses to transport food and ammunition supplies!"
The chief of staff then added: "Division commander, I know that using mules and horses can reduce the dependence of the mixed brigade on roads and pass through the Eighth Route Army base area in the shortest time!"
"However, they are so cunning, especially our old rival Xin Xin Regiment, which is simply impossible to guard against. I always have a hunch that the New Regiment will not let reinforcements pass by with food and ammunition supplies so easily.
Their base!"
Fujino shook his head and replied: "Chief of Staff, you are a bit too worried!"
"I admit that the new regiment is indeed very powerful, and has defeated the imperial army's raids on them time and time again. But don't forget that the mixed brigade that is reinforcing us has more than 8,500 imperial troops alone, and there are only two
Stay at their base for a day and a night!"
"The reinforcements are covered by aviation during the day. No matter how powerful the new regiment is, they dare not risk being bombed by planes to attack them!"
"So, the Eighth Route Army's chance is only one night!"
"Do you think it's possible to attack and kill our mixed brigade in one night?"
"How many troops should be mobilized for the new regiment? Ten thousand or twenty thousand troops. Do they have that many troops that can be mobilized?"
"Now, I'm not worried about them sneaking up on the reinforcements, but I'm worried about them not sneaking up on our reinforcements!"
"As long as they dare to go over, I believe that our reinforcements will be able to repel their attack and then severely damage them. At that time, we will dispatch two more infantry brigades to fight over, and it may be possible to completely annihilate their attacking troops!"
Then he ordered: "Chief of Staff, your reminder is just in time!"
"The reinforcements have just arrived in Taiyuan and will take at least two days to set off. If I remember correctly, the Imperial Alliance Army has initially formed combat effectiveness."
"Exchange one regiment of the Imperial Army for one squadron of the Imperial Army, and give me two brigades of Imperial Army, ready to attack at any time!"
"If the new regiment really dares to send troops to attack our reinforcements, I will make these two infantry brigades the last straw that overwhelms the new regiment's attacking troops!"
"Hi... I'm going to make arrangements now!" the chief of staff replied immediately, with a frightened expression on his face.
Outside Taiyuan City, there were more than 8,000 Japanese troops, 3,000 Imperial Army troops, and more than 7,000 mules and horses carrying food and ammunition supplies. It took nearly two hours to get out of the city gate.
At this time, the forward squadron of the mixed brigade was already ten kilometers away from Taiyuan City.
"Go to the front and lay out a chain mine for the Japanese. Tell them that they have been targeted by our Eighth Route Army. Let them be vigilant at any time and anywhere!" Li Wen, holding a telescope on a hill outside Taiyuan City, said with excitement on his face
commanded.
As a special forces soldier, no one is more eager to fight than him.
Looking at the endless Japs on the road, Li Wen seemed to have seen films and films of Japs being killed by him.
"I'll go over now!" a squad leader ordered.
Then he happily answered: "We just happened to prepare several loaded mines last night. We will plant them all for the Japs in a while. We are guaranteed to kill more than ten little Japs!"
After saying that, the confident squad leader rushed to the foot of the mountain.
Major General Shibazaki was a highly-equipped regimental commander in the Japanese army and temporarily served as the brigade commander of the mixed brigade.
After arriving in Linfen City, he, the brigade commander, could become a regular and become a veritable major general brigade commander under Fujino.
He is very confident about his mission.
Although he heard others discussing how powerful the New Regiment was more than once when he was at the front army headquarters, he always had a dismissive expression.
In his opinion, the reason why the Imperial Army was defeated time and time again at the hands of the New Regiment was not that the New Regiment was so powerful, but that the Imperial Army commanders were too stupid.
If he were to command the imperial army against a new regiment on the battlefield, he would definitely be able to kill his opponent.
As a highly qualified commander, Major General Shibasaki was full of confidence in his commanding abilities. You should know that even Commander Okamura Neiji praised him more than once for his ability to train troops and fight.
At this time, the adjutant came over and reported hesitantly: "Sir, the commander of the Fujino Division in Linfen City sent a telegram asking us to be on guard. The opponent's new regiment is too cunning. It is very likely that we will be attacked by them as soon as we leave Taiyuan City.
Targeted!"
"The division commander was too cautious. He must have been frightened by the new regiment!" Major General Shibasaki replied with a puzzled look on his face.
"This is Taiyuan City, not Linfen. No matter how capable the New Regiment is, it is impossible to come here! Taiyuan City is the location of the Imperial Army's headquarters and is heavily guarded. Not to mention the main force of the Eighth Route Army, even their guerrillas and intelligence personnel
It’s hard to survive here!”
"Call back to Captain Fujino: "We will strengthen our vigilance, please rest assured!"
As soon as the adjutant left, Major General Shibasaki followed closely and ordered: "The troops will march faster. I want to get to Linfen in the shortest time, and then have a good look at my future opponent, the New Regiment!"
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