War of Resistance

"Hai! Commander, please rest assured that our army has great advantages in this battle in Yichang. If we can severely damage the main force of the fifth theater of the China Army, the Eleventh Army will shine again under your leadership!" "Shinoda Yonghui continued to add confidence to Sonobe and Ichiro.

However, for Sonobe and Ichiro, the temptation to conquer Yichang was not that great. So, he gritted his teeth and said, "Let's do it like this! However, before four o'clock tomorrow afternoon, I will We need to see the latest further detailed plan, and then we can directly implement it! Now let’s order the relevant departments to prepare according to this!”

"Hai!! Your Excellency, Commander, is wise!!" Shinoda Yonghui continued to flatter him.

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Ever since, Sonobe and Ichiro gave an order, and the war machine of the Japanese Eleventh Army began to slowly turn, just to seize the important town of Yichang and severely damage the main force of the National Army's fifth theater!

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In the South, spring nights seem not much different from summer nights. The only difference is that the weather is much cooler.

Zhang Tianhai held the order in his hand and fell into deep thought: He didn't understand why the theater guard troops were deployed at Laodao River? Logically speaking, the Laodao River is so close to Changsha City. It would be completely late to wait until the Japanese army reaches the city before sending other troops for garrison or reinforcement. Why should they be sent out now? Could it be that the senior management department is already building a second line of defense?

Countless doubts flashed through his mind, but Zhang Tianhai never got the answer - a group army was still deployed in the north, and the defense of the Miluo River defense line was not very tight. This was almost entirely in accordance with Okamura Neiji's strategy during the first battle of Changsha. Come to make arrangements. Did you switch tactics in the second battle of Changsha? He vaguely remembered what the instructor at the military academy said about the Second Battle of Changsha: Xue Yue was arrogant and underestimated the enemy, which was why the national army suffered such huge casualties!

"Arrogant... underestimating the enemy..." Zhang Tianhai looked at the shining stars in the night sky and murmured to himself, "If Xue Yue came to Changsha for the first time to make arrangements, he did not expect that the enemy would change his strategy. , it can be said to be arrogant... But where does this underestimation of the enemy come from? Is Xue Yue already overwhelmed by the series of victories against Japan? "

Yes, it means victory in battle.

Whether counting from the Wanjialing victory at that time or the first Battle of Changsha ending with the Japanese army's retreat, it was considered a victory.

Why do you say that?

The Great Victory at Wanjialing was a victory in military combat, because this battle almost completely wiped out the Japanese 106th Division. The military victory in the First Battle of Changsha was a victory at the strategic level, because this battle defeated He discovered the Japanese army's conspiracy to capture Changsha, and even wounded and killed a large number of Japanese troops, making the Japanese army's southern division almost return without success and suffer even more losses!

As an eyewitness of this great Anti-Japanese War, Zhang Tianhai deeply felt the helplessness and greatness of this war. At the same time, he felt that the combat power of the Japanese army was already declining. It had declined from the sharpness of the Battle of Songhu and the Battle of Nanjing. It became sluggish, and their momentum also changed from chasing and fighting all the way and being invincible to fighting intermittently and the strategy failed!

"This era... is too turbulent. There have been many heroes such as Zhang Zizhong, and Zhou Fangjie should have been one of the heroes. This era has already undergone some changes because of my arrival. So how much can it change?" Zhang Tianhai was still mumbling to himself. Suddenly, his expression changed, and the stalwart figure who had fought with him in the bloody battle in Tangtou Town appeared in his mind: "Zhang Zizhong...Zhang Zizhong! Is the battle of Yizao about to start! No, I’m going to see Commander Xue!”

If he wants to save Zhang Zizhong, he must do his best to save Zhang Zizhong!

Just when Zhang Tianhai was about to take a step forward, he thought again and realized that it was already late at night and it would not be right to interrupt rashly. What's more, he had to think of a perfect excuse before he could convince Commander Xue!

Even if he can't send troops directly, he still has to hold back Japan. Only in this way can Zhang Zizhong have a chance of survival!

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Silent all night.

Zhang Tianhai entered the city early in the morning with a company of guards, with two panda eyes.

Yes, because the garrison order has been issued, the main force of the Ninth War Zone guard force has been withdrawn from Changsha City and moved directly to the garrison area in the south of the city. Nowadays, Zhang Tianhai is no longer the same face he was when he first arrived in Changsha. Zhang Tianhai's name in the Ninth Theater Guard Corps is already well-known. Especially since he has been stationed for more than half a year, most of the garrison troops already recognize him.

Everyone was not surprised to see Zhang Tianhai leading troops into the city quickly, because when the former led troops to garrison Changsha, it was common for him to lead troops in and out.

So, when they saw Zhang Tianhai, the guards on duty at the door immediately stood at attention and saluted: "Hello, Chief Zhang!!"

Zhang Tianhai was anxious to see Commander Xue at this time, so he didn't say much, just returned the military salute and went into the city.

Since Zhang Tianhai had already reported to the Security Office and the Secretariat and Staff Office of the Commander-in-Chief's Department before departure, Gu's journey was smooth and he met Xue Yue soon.

"Hello, sir!" Zhang Tianhai stood at attention and saluted at the door of Xue Yue's office.

"Come in!" Xue Yue's face was very warm. Zhang Tianhai was a warrior under his command, and he was a brave and resourceful warrior. How could Commander Xue be unhappy when he saw this man?

"Sir, I have taken the liberty of disturbing you despite my humble position. Please don't blame me, sir." Zhang Tianhai said with sincerity and fear.

Seeing Zhang Tianhai like this, Xue Yue suddenly started muttering in his heart: What is this kid doing? With a look like this, could he be in trouble?

Xue Yue did not show what he was thinking in his heart, but still smiled and said: "Yu Lin is a powerful general of our army. Especially the troops you brought out are one of the few in the entire Ninth War Zone. Let you take the responsibility." The deputy position of the army is also the recognition of you from the commander's department. If you have anything to say, just report it! "

"Yes! Sir!" Zhang Tianhai stood at attention and saluted.

"Reporting to the commander, according to the feedback from the small reconnaissance force sent by the subordinates, it is very likely that the enemy's Eleventh Army headquarters will undergo large-scale mobilization in the near future."

"Oh?"

"Reporting to the commander, the basis is that a large number of Japanese troops have been mobilized in western Jiangxi, at least three to four regiments, and the Japanese troops on the front line of Jiujiang will be very empty. In addition, during the Changsha Defense War, the Japanese army besieged Changsha with three heavy troops, but Encountering a major military defeat, I have every reason to predict that the Japanese army will gather together to attack Changsha! And this location is most likely to be from north to south." Zhang Tianhai's eyes were full of determination, which almost convinced Xue Yue. This is what he saw with his own eyes.

"Oh? Are you sure? There are more than fifty divisions of Commander Li Zongren of the Fifth War Zone outside Wuhan. If the Japanese army wants to concentrate all the way south, then they have to leave Wuhan alone?" Xue Yue still maintained his warm appearance. appearance.

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PS: Updates are here, there should be two to three more updates in the next two days! (End of chapter)