Bright Sword's Bloody War of Resistance

On the other hand, the leadership team of the Hebei-Shandong-Henan Branch gathered together for a rare occasion.

When the deputy chief of staff saw that everyone had arrived, he immediately said, "Look, this is the telegrams forwarded by the headquarters in recent days!"

Zhou Weihan took the telegram and read it. It mentioned that the Kwantung Army had been frequently mobilized recently, and according to investigation, it intended to reinforce the Southern Army. Another telegram said that the number of military trains between the puppet Manchukuo and the Japanese army in the interior had increased, and follow-up investigation was underway.

The headquarters' reply instructed us to try to find out the specific troop movements of the Japanese army as well as the date and method of deployment.

"The Japanese troops outside the Great Wall are most likely coming for us!" Zhou Weihan put the telegram on the table.

The deputy chief of staff rubbed his temple, trying to relieve his recent fatigue: "It's not surprising that they came for our Eighth Route Army. What I'm worried about is that they only came for our Hebei-Shandong-Henan base area, and we don't know the specific number of troops mobilized by the Japanese army at present!"

In the puppet state of Manchukuo, the power of both the Kuomintang and the Communist Party was extremely weak under the crazy suppression of the Japanese army. The surviving forces could only hide in densely populated cities. The vast countryside had large uninhabited areas due to the Japanese army's settlement policy, making it impossible for the anti-Japanese armed forces to survive.

Part of the Japanese army's main force was deployed on the border defense line, and the rest were used as mobile forces in strongholds and barracks along major transportation routes. Public order in the county town was mainly maintained by the gendarmerie and police station.

In other words, there were basically no large numbers of Japanese troops in the county town, so the undercover personnel could not obtain specific information in a timely manner.

Of course, even if the Kwantung Army was mobilized this time to target the Eighth Route Army, everyone present was not pessimistic about the future situation. This was the result of the Eighth Route Army's deliberate action. It was just that they did not know the specific strength and movements, which made them too passive.

Zhou Weihan thought for a moment, then said: "Even after the July 7 Incident, the Japanese army's southward advance was repeated, but our army's strength is different now. It is impossible for the Japanese army to repeat the pace of the previous strong advance!"

"The only thing to worry about is that the Japanese army is very likely to concentrate its forces to make key breakthroughs, so I suggest launching offensives in various places in advance, and the momentum will get better and better. On the one hand, it will disperse the forces of the Kwantung Army, and on the other hand, it will greatly weaken the strength of the Japanese and puppet troops before the Kwantung Army arrives!"

"Even if this group of Kwantung troops are not coming for our Eighth Route Army, we must mobilize them to North China through this large-scale offensive!"

Soon after, after communicating with Yanzhou, the Northern Bureau and the Eighth Route Army Headquarters issued a "Letter to the Nation and Compatriots in North China", and major newspapers in the front-line base areas and the Kuomintang-controlled areas in the rear published headlines.

"Since 1931, Japanese imperialism has occupied our four eastern provinces. Six years later, it began its invasion again, invading North China and then annexing China. At this critical moment, the people of the whole country work together, under the leadership of the united front, to hold high the banner of fighting against Japanese imperialism!"

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"Our party and army are determined to recover lost territory in the north, liberate the people under the rule of Japanese imperialism, save the nation from disaster, and create a new life for China. We hope that people everywhere will give us their full support!"

After the announcement was issued, it caused an uproar across the country. This was the first time that the Chinese army was preparing to launch a large-scale campaign to recover lost territory. It represented great significance and everyone rushed to tell others.

Mountain city, Huangshan official residence.

"Fuck you, he's evil, he's evil!" Chiang slammed the newspaper in his hand on the table, his face looking more miserable than if he had eaten shit.

He had been prepared to laugh at the Eighth Route Army, but he didn't expect that the Eighth Route Army would come back with a notice in broad daylight. The Americans also brought the latest intelligence about the Japanese troops in Burma and asked him to continue to send reinforcements to Burma. How could Chiang Kai-shek be in a good mood?

At this time, Chen Cheng, who served as the Minister of Military Affairs, analyzed: "Principal, in my opinion, there is no need to worry. The Eighth Route Army's move is unwise and is seeking its own death. Although its armed forces in North China have been growing in recent years, this time it is declaring war on the Japanese army head-on. If they continue guerrilla warfare in the future, it will be a slap in their own face!" "And the Japanese army will definitely not allow the Eighth Route Army to continue to grow in North China. I think the division of the Kwantung Army heading south this time is very likely to go to North China first to wipe out the Eighth Route Army. No matter who wins or loses, our army can sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, using the US military aid to slowly accumulate strength!"

"Wait for the day, then we can launch a full-scale counterattack!"

Chiang Kai-shek snorted after hearing this. He understood what Chen Cheng said without him having to explain it. However, he was very angry about the Americans flirting with the Eighth Route Army. He even felt that the Eighth Route Army was usurping the throne. However, according to the agreement between the two sides, the Eighth Route Army should develop northwards.

"It is rumored that the Americans signed a secret agreement with the Communists. The Communists kept their promise. I want to see how their strength compares to the Japanese Type A Division."

Regardless of how the enemy and our forces reacted, before the announcement was issued, Zhou Weihan had already returned to the Yucheng front line and ordered the front-line troops to directly attack the Japanese and puppet troops of the 35th Division.

Since Kaifeng was an important city for the Japanese army and Zhou Weihan had no intention of attacking Kaifeng, he ordered troops from northern Henan, eastern Henan, southwestern Shandong, and northern Anhui to attack Lanfeng, Minquan, and Shangqiu from the north and south, trying to attract Japanese and puppet troops in the Kaifeng area to come for reinforcement.

The Japanese and puppet troops in Kaifeng were determined to hold their ground to the end and remained indifferent no matter how the Japanese and puppet troops in other places asked for help. For this reason, Zhou Weihan ordered the Northern Henan Military Sub-district to send two regiments to attack Yangwu.

Sure enough, as soon as this move was made, the Japanese and puppet troops in Kaifeng rushed to reinforce Yangwu as if their mother had died.

"As long as the place is chosen well, this tactic of besieging a point and attacking its reinforcements has always been effective. We don't have to worry about the Japanese not moving!" Zhou Weihan said after hearing the report.

The people in the command center were talking when the phone on the table suddenly rang. Zhou Weihan picked up the receiver and said, "Hello, this is Zhou Weihan!"

"Old Zhou, I'm Zhao Gang. Terauchi Isamu called just now and asked for you by name. I think he's worried!"

Zhou Weihan knew very well what Terauchi Isamu was thinking at the moment. The Eighth Route Army was launching an attack on the Japanese and puppet troops in Shangqiu area. Whether for the safety of his brother or for future cooperation, it was necessary to try again.

Of course, Zhou Weihan deliberately ordered his troops to attack Shangqiu, and there were some ideas involved.

"In ten minutes, Terauchi Isamu will call again!"

"Ok, I know!"

Terauchi Isamu's special line only goes to Heze, so he had to transfer in Heze. Not long after, the phone rang.

Zhou Weihan didn't wait for Terauchi Isamu to start a fight, and said first: "Terauchi-kun, you are really generous. My phone call now is worth every second, which is priceless!"

"week"

"Hey, don't be anxious. I know what you want to talk about. It's not that we can't talk about it!" (End of this chapter)