flstandardbreds Chapter 413 The Japanese Invasion.
Chapter 413 The Japanese Invasion.
Inside the fortress of the northern province.
Japanese General Mitsui Yanagita frowned as he looked at the battle report that his subordinates had just sent over.
After reading the battle report, Mitsui Yanagida rubbed his temples, feeling a bit of a headache.
It was yet another report requesting a supply of artillery shells.
This is the third one today.
Immediately after the blizzard ended, the Xiong Kingdom launched a large-scale counterattack against the imperial forces in the Lingdong region.
Under the onslaught of the Xiong Kingdom's war chariots, their rifles and flimsy tanks were of little use.
It can be said that they suffered a complete defeat.
The only threat to the Xiong Kingdom's chariots comes from their artillery units.
However, this also led to a significant increase in their shell consumption.
If it were two years ago, Mitsui Yanagida could have accepted this level of shell consumption.
However, now, as the war drags on, there is a shortage of various military supplies in the country, and their risky attack on the Xiong Kingdom is also to seize mineral resources.
Moreover, the only province in the north that can be supplied with artillery shells the fastest is now being held hostage by forces cultivated by the Xiong Kingdom.
If things continue like this, it seems the Xiong Kingdom is preparing to devour their northern fortress in one fell swoop.
Thinking of this, Mitsui Yanagida suddenly realized that he hadn't been paying attention to what was happening behind him for several days.
So he asked the adjutant standing to the side.
"What's the situation in the Northern Province? Have the Imperial soldiers assembled in Chun City set off yet? Tell them to speed things up."
After hearing Mitsui Yanagida's question, the adjutant hesitated, unsure whether to reveal the truth. After all, the situation at home was far from ideal.
But after thinking it over, the Japanese adjutant replied truthfully.
"Commander, the situation in Er City is becoming somewhat complicated. The mobilization is not yet complete."
The Japanese adjutant standing to the side spoke without much confidence, and his voice even became much softer unconsciously.
"Baka yarou! What is that idiot Matsushita Saburo doing! How many days have passed and he still hasn't finished assembling?"
Upon hearing his adjutant's words, Mitsui Yanagida immediately launched into a tirade of curses.
Meanwhile, the Japanese adjutant, who knew Mitsui Yanagida's temper well, had anticipated his outburst.
At that moment, he was rummaging through a filing cabinet nearby.
A short while later, the Japanese adjutant had a file folder in his hand.
This file folder contains recent intelligence from the northern province.
Sure enough, after Mitsui Yanagida finished venting his anger...
They immediately requested the latest intelligence from the northern province.
After Mitsui Yanagida carefully read through all the intelligence, his expression grew increasingly grim.
This is more than just a slightly complicated situation; it's a complete mess.
Mitsui Yanagida rubbed his furrowed brow and muttered to himself.
"We've controlled the Northern Province for so many years, so why are there still so many Chinese people here who are opposing the Empire? Haven't we already swept through it many times?"
The Japanese adjutant standing nearby didn't hear what Mitsui Yanagida was saying.
However, he wisely refrained from asking further questions at this moment.
Mitsui Yanagida glanced at the documents on the table again.
He sighed deeply, thinking to himself that the people behind him were a bunch of good-for-nothings who were just dragging him down.
After thinking for a while, Mitsui Yanagida decided to do it himself.
He immediately gave the order to the Japanese adjutant standing beside him.
"Yano, draw the 1st and 3rd Divisions from the fortress's defenses and, while the river is still frozen, take Ershi as quickly as possible before the Xiong Kingdom can react."
"Hi!"
Upon hearing Mitsui Yanagida's order, the Japanese adjutant Yano Taiji immediately bowed, accepted the command, and quickly left the office.
The Japanese soldiers at the northern fortress moved very quickly.
The order issued by Mitsui Yanagita in the morning was completed by evening, and the two infantry divisions had already assembled and set off.
If the concrete bridge hadn't been destroyed by Bai Luo, Mitsui Yanagida might have sent an armored division directly there.
Such a large-scale operation by the Japanese could not be kept secret from the already well-established mutual aid society.
Moreover, Zhang Qing sent many spies to the northern fortress immediately after capturing Er City.
After all, there were hundreds of thousands of Japanese soldiers in this fortress.
Zhang Qing definitely needs to keep a close eye on what's happening here.
With the help of the communication bracelet, the Japanese soldiers in the northern fortress could send intelligence to Ershi almost as soon as they left.
At the same time, Bai Luo also received a message from Zhang Qing.
6pm.
Inside the former Japanese headquarters, Jiang Qing, Zhang Qing, and all officers of regimental rank and above from the Zhanxiong Division and the New First Division gathered.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Zhang Qing spoke first.
"Two Japanese divisions have come. What do you all think we should do?"
"We thought we should reinforce the city walls before the Japanese arrived, dig deep trenches at the city gates, and use the advantages of the city walls to fight the Japanese."
Zhou Xiangjin, commander of the 3rd Regiment of the War Bear Division, was the first to express his opinion.
"Your method is too passive. Let me add something. I'll contact our tank regiment and the first regiment to ambush in the woods on one side, as long as..."
"No, no, the Japanese have nearly 3 men in total. If your tank regiment charges in headfirst, you won't get out at all. Besides, the Japanese might not even attack the north gate."
"Then what do you suggest we do..."
The hall was filled with a great deal of noise.
"Okay, stop now."
Zhang Qing, who was standing to the side, was so annoyed by the noise that he spoke up to stop the argument.
He turned to look at Bai Luo.
"What do you think, Xiao Luo?"
Zhang Qing's words drew everyone's attention to the small figure leaning against the pillar in the conference room.
Bai Luo noticed that everyone's attention had shifted to him.
He had been listening for a while, and all the ideas Jiang Qing and the others came up with were either to win by surprise or to retreat and defend.
They always view the issue from the perspective of the enemy being strong and themselves being weak.
They seriously underestimated the current strength of the War Bear Division and the New First Division.
Thinking of this, Bai Luo slowly voiced his opinion.
“Take them out and fight. Ershi has only been through the war for a few days, and I don’t like to cower and wait for the Japanese to surround us. Besides, the people in the city can’t take any more trouble.”
"Take them out to fight? Where will we fight then?"
"here!"
As she spoke, Bai Luo pointed to a location on a map laid out on the table.
That was the location where the concrete bridge outside the North Gate was blown up by Bai Luo.
"So how should we fight? Blow up the ice to stop the Japanese from crossing the river?"
So how should we deal with this afterwards?
Jiang Qing, who was standing to the side, raised his own question.
Bai Luo took a deep breath and looked solemnly at everyone present.
"Gentlemen, this is our first battle against the Japanese after we take Ershi. We must win beautifully, decisively, and honorably."
Only in this way can we truly gain a foothold in the heart of this Japanese devil camp and awaken the almost despairing hearts of the people of the northern province.
Do you know what weapons we have the most of and what are the most powerful right now?
It's a cannon, it's a cannonball!!
I only believe in one thing: miracles happen with great effort. So what if the Japanese invaders numbered 3?
If they dare to step into the range of my cannons, we'll send them straight back to their hometowns with the shells we have!
Do you understand?!
"understand!"
At this moment, Bai Luo had ignited the passion in everyone's hearts.
They responded in unison to Bai Luo's words.
Bai Luo scanned everyone present before continuing.
"very good.
Now I will assign tasks...