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Chapter 753 Another place where the center blooms!
Neiji Okamura did not order a telegram, which means that he ordered the Communications Department to communicate the order to the 1st Division by radio.

The way orders are given over the radio is quick and requires only a few words to articulate.

But the shortcomings are also obvious, and it is easy to be monitored by enemy radio stations.

However, sending telegrams in a secret way is not easy to be deciphered by enemy radio stations, but the speed is very slow.

What the 1st Division lacks most now is time. The main force of the New First Regiment of the Eighth Route Army is about to arrive in Datong.

Once the 1st Division is blocked in Datong, the 1st Division will not be able to leave and is in danger of being destroyed.

But soon.

The Communications Staff Officer Chio Kigu hurried in again and reported to Okamura Nejiton: "Reporting to the commander, the order has been issued to the 1st Division, but..."

"But what?"

Ningji Okamura frowned.

Chio Kiguchi said: "However, according to the report of Noguchi Yoshio, the Chief of Staff of the 1st Division, the Eighth Route Army's New First Regiment deployed heavy artillery fire from an artillery division outside the city, and the infantry No. The 1st Battalion was bombarded by the heavy artillery firepower of the division level of the Eighth Route Army, and almost all of them were smashed!"

Neiji Okamura's expression changed slightly upon hearing this.

The Suzuki Wing was originally a unit directly under the North China Front Army Command and was stationed in Beiping.

After the main force of the 1st Division was wiped out, the Suzuki Wing was incorporated into the 1st Division, and the reorganized Suzuki Wing had more than 4000 people.

Many of these soldiers were the main force of the original 1st Division, and the 1st Infantry Brigade is now the most elite unit of the 1st Division.

Is this all broken?
Needless to say, the Eighth Route Army cavalry was certainly not wiped out either.

"Your Excellency, the situation is not good!"

Moritake Tanabe looked at Ningji Okamura, and said in a solemn voice:

"Since the Eighth Route Army has deployed the heavy artillery firepower of an artillery division outside Datong City, the 1st Division must not leave the city now, unless the Eighth Route Army's heavy artillery position is destroyed."

"Your Excellency, Chief of Staff." Seizo Arisue asked, "Why can't the 1st Division leave the city?"

"Although the Eighth Route Army deployed a heavy artillery division outside Datong."

"However, more artillery and infantry units of the Eighth Route Army, as well as tank units and anti-aircraft artillery units, are on the way to Datong, and the distance from Datong is less than 10 kilometers."

"If the 1st Division doesn't leave the city at this time, I'm afraid it will be made dumplings by the new regiment of the Eighth Route Army."

"Even if the heavy artillery units of the Eighth Route Army fired at the 1st Division going out of the city, the 1st Division would lose some troops, but it would be better than the 1st Division being completely wiped out by the new regiment!"

But Shengwu Tanabe said in a deep voice: "You Mo Jun, don't forget that the 6th Heavy Artillery Regiment is still in Datong City."

"Once the 6th Heavy Artillery Regiment goes out of the city, it will definitely be bombarded by the Eighth Route Army's heavy artillery."

"The 6th Heavy Artillery Regiment is a strategic-level unit of the Locust Army, and there must be no mistakes."

There were not many heavy artillery units in the Japanese army, and there were only a few heavy artillery brigades in total.

Whether it is a 150mm cannon or a 240mm heavy howitzer, it must be pulled by a truck.

Especially the 240mm heavy howitzer, even if it is pulled by a truck, it can only advance at most 15 kilometers per hour, and the speed is very slow.

The heavy artillery of the Eighth Route Army has already been set up, and it only needs to be covered by artillery fire, and the 6th Heavy Artillery Regiment will be wiped out.

Moreover, the 1st Division going out of the city will definitely suffer heavy casualties.

Neiji Okamura's face suddenly became cloudy and uncertain.

The actions of the Xinyi Regiment of the Eighth Route Army were so fast that the 1st Division had no time to react.

Now there are only two roads before Ningji Okamura. One road is to let the 1st Division abandon the 6th Heavy Artillery Regiment and evacuate from Datong as soon as possible.

The second way is to let the 1st Division stick to Datong and fight to the end with the Xinyi Regiment of the Eighth Route Army.

Neiji Okamura asked solemnly: "Tanabe-kun, do you think the 1st Division can defend Datong under the attack of the Eighth Route Army's Xinyi Regiment?"

"Your Excellency, I don't think we can defend it." Moritake Tanabe replied, "Although the strength of the New First Regiment of the Eighth Route Army is only a little more than twice that of the First Division, the artillery firepower of the Eighth Route Army is more than that of the First Division." Too much stronger."

"Just around Datong, the Eighth Route Army has already deployed an artillery division."

"In addition, four artillery regiments are also on their way to Datong."

"Equivalent to the firepower of two artillery divisions, the 1st division is definitely not the opponent of the new regiment."

Okamura Ningji nodded, secretly thinking that this new regiment is too rich, and there are only 8 artillery regiments exposed.

Isn't it necessary to send out so many artillery units to fight the already disabled 1st Division?

Isn't this the cannon hitting mosquitoes?
And at least half of the artillery units are heavy artillery units!

outrageous.

Okamura Ningji asked again: "If the 1st Division does not turn north from Datong, how long can the 1st Division last in Datong?"

Moritake Tanabe thought about it carefully, and replied: "Your Excellency, if the 1st Division is not allowed to turn north, the 1st Division should be able to stick to Datong for 5 days."

"Persist for 5 days? Your Excellency the Chief of Staff really underestimated the strength of the Eighth Route Army's new first regiment." Arimese Seizo retorted, "With the firepower of the Eighth Route Army's new first regiment, I am afraid that the first division will not be able to last for two days. ?”

Tanabe Shengwu said: "The combat effectiveness of the Xinyi Regiment of the Eighth Route Army is probably the strongest army in the world. Even the strongest troops in Germany and the Soviet Union can hardly compare with it."

"If it is a field battle, the 1st Division will definitely not be able to last for 2 days under the onslaught of the Xinyi Regiment of the Eighth Route Army."

Even the most elite troops in Germany feel ashamed of this artillery firepower ratio.

A force of more than 3 people is actually equipped with 8 artillery wings, and the artillery firepower has almost reached the point of abnormality.

If the Eighth Route Army had aircraft and air supremacy, as well as complete logistical supplies, it could defeat any division of the Japanese army.

It can even single out the Japanese First Army.

After a pause, Tanabe Shengwu continued: "However, there is absolutely no need for the 1st Division to fight head-on with the Eighth Route Army. The 1st Division only needs to abandon the fortifications outside the city, even the fortifications on the city wall, and go directly to the Eighth Route Army. The regiments fight in the streets, making it impossible for the artillery firepower of the Xinyi Regiment of the Eighth Route Army to be used."

"In this way, if the Xinyi Regiment of the Eighth Route Army wants to eliminate the 1st Division, it will have to pay for it with human lives."

Yousuesan's eyes lit up slightly:
"After all, there are still many Chinese people in the city. The Eighth Route Army claims to be the people's army. It would never dare to gather the firepower of eight artillery regiments to cover Datong City with artillery fire."

"Even though the new infantry regiment of the Eighth Route Army has advanced weapons and fierce firepower, their soldiers are good at street fighting."

"But there are still more than 1 people in the 1st Division of the Locust Army."

"The New First Regiment of the Eighth Route Army wants to wipe out more than 1 people in the 1st Division in street fighting, and at least 4 casualties will be paid."

"And the 1st Division can last at least 5 days!"

Hearing this, Neiji Okamura took a deep breath suddenly, he was a little concerned and confused.

The main reason is that I was a little confused by the false information of the pangolin.

The war situation has not yet reached the worst point.

Okamura Ningji narrowed his eyes, and his tone was awe-inspiring and murderous:
"Tanabe-kun, immediately send an order to the 1st Division, ordering the 1st Division to use street fighting to hold down the Eighth Route Army's new regiment for five days."

"The reinforcements will arrive in Datong within five days, forming an anti-encirclement posture against the Xinyi Regiment of the Eighth Route Army."

"Since the central flowering strategy cannot be used in Taiyuan, it should be used in Datong."

"In addition, order the main force of the Mongolian army, the 21st Division, the 35th Division, and the 4th Cavalry Regiment to immediately reinforce Datong."

If the 1st Division can fight off more than 1 people from the New First Regiment of the Eighth Route Army, wait until the main force of the Mongolian Army and other reinforcements arrive.

Then there is a chance to eliminate the main force of the new regiment of the Eighth Route Army.

It's not a loss to exchange the 1st division for a new one!

There are many soldiers in the locust army. The 1st division has been wiped out, and it needs to be reorganized.

But if the New 1st Regiment of the Eighth Route Army can be eliminated, it will have a profound impact on the situation in North China. At least for half a year to a year, the Eighth Route Army will not be able to launch an offensive against Taiyuan.

"Your Excellency, General." Arisue Seizo asked, "Have you mobilized some troops from the First Army to go north to reinforce the 1st Division?"

Okamura Ningji nodded: "You can order the 1st Cavalry Brigade to go north, and the rest of the 129st Army will not move. The new regiment of the Eighth Route Army will go north to attack Datong. The main force of the [-]th Division of the Eighth Route Army in Southeast Shanxi will definitely go north to approach Taiyuan and Zhengtai Railway. , Once too many First Army troops are mobilized to go north, the Taiyuan and Zhengtai Railways will be in danger."

Needless to say, Taiyuan was the headquarters of the Japanese First Army and the political, military and cultural center of Shanxi.

The Tongpu Railway has been basically paralyzed, and the Zhengtai Railway is the only lifeline of the Japanese First Army, and there is absolutely no room for loss.

Although the main force of the army stationed in Mongolia goes south, it is likely to lose large areas such as Suiyuan and Mongolia. After all, Fu Zuoyi's troops are not just for nothing.

But as long as the Xinyi Regiment of the Eighth Route Army is wiped out, the price will be worth it. At worst, the Mongolian army will turn around and take the territory back.

"Hi!"

Arisue Seizo and Tanabe Moritake bowed their heads together.

……

"Nani?"

"General Ningji Okamura used our 1st Division as bait?"

Datong.

First Division Headquarters.

Mitsuo Nakazawa and Yoshio Noguchi showed incredible expressions on the faces of the communication team leader after he finished reading the telegram.

Both of them couldn't believe their ears.

Taking a deep breath suddenly, Mitsuo Nakazawa looked at the chief of staff and said in a deep voice, "Noguchi-kun, set up your troops immediately and start a street-by-street battle with the Eighth Route Army's Xinyi Regiment."

Although it is difficult to understand this order, as a soldier of the Great Japanese Empire, Mitsuo Nakazawa can only obey orders.

Now we can only hope that the reinforcements will arrive sooner, so that the 1st Division will not be completely wiped out by the Eighth Route Xinyi Regiment.

It is inevitable that the 1st Division will be hit hard.

"Hi!"

Noguchi Yoshio suddenly lowered his head.

(End of this chapter)