Liang Jian: Peaceful battle, I will bring a group to help the scene

Chapter 387 Trading and Northern Attack!

"Oh?"

Hearing this, Seishiro Itazono immediately said in doubt.

"Mr. Banyuan, currently the Imperial Army is fighting here with the Eighth Route Army's Xinyi Regiment and Xu Rui's 303rd Regiment."

Takeshita Taro pointed to the military map that had been laid out on a square table in the temporary headquarters, and said with solemn eyes: "On the old river slope, Zhenting City, and the mountain where Xiangji Temple and Wangyou Pavilion are located The total number of enemy troops is around 5000."

"And part of my 41st Division and most of the 2nd Brigade have a total strength of nearly 41. The imperial army was wiped out by the enemy's water attack and artillery fire in Mingjia Town. , At that time, the urgent telegram report from the Chief of Staff of the 1st Division Hideki Tada showed that there were more than [-] people."

Hearing this, Seishiro Itazon frowned immediately and said, "It is true that the enemy army has more than 5000 people."

"But in fact, there may be more than that! If you add the 358th Regiment of the enemy Jinsui Army in the Jiangjunling area, there may be more than [-] people."

Looking at the map on the Sifang table in front of him, Jiangjunling, Hanjiapo, Zhenting City, Jinghai County and other places, comparing the distribution of troops between the enemy and us, Banzon Seishiro immediately felt that he was not as optimistic as before going north.

The territory controlled by the enemy army, as well as its military strength, especially in terms of military strength, the imperial army is not so dominant anymore.

However, if the attack is carried out from the north of Zhenting City along the road, the concentration of the [-] imperial troops on one line will have an advantage.

However, the enemy army also retreated to the area around Mingjia Town, which clearly opened the distance for the imperial army to continue to fight directly.

"It seems that we don't have a big advantage in terms of military strength."

Itabazon Seishiro thought of this, frowned and said, his expression became serious.

Takeshita Taro nodded silently, now he has no confidence to speak.

Even if he is the commander of the 41st Division, he dare not continue to say anything since the battle has lost so many troops.

I can only nod silently.

"Banyuan-kun."

Takeshita Taro then bit the bullet and said in a condensed voice: "Now all the imperial troops here on the front line will be handed over to you. According to the telegram from the headquarters, I am no longer the acting division head of the 41st Division.".

"The telegram sent to me by the headquarters was to remove Takeshita-kun immediately, but I have already sent a report to the commander on the way here. On the battlefield, if Takeshita-kun was really removed, it would be a disservice to the remaining imperial soldiers of the 41st Division. It has some influence on the morale of the army."

Itazon Seishiro waved his hand and said.

"What does Itata-kun mean?"

Hearing this, Takeshita Taro immediately realized something, and said a little excitedly.

"Takeshita-kun, the commander has agreed to my request for instructions, and the post of acting commander of your 41st Division has been removed. However, you will continue to command the rest of the Imperial Army of the 41st Division. However, next , the frontline Imperial Army departments are still under my command.”

Seishiro Itano concentrated his voice.

"Banyuan-kun, I understand."

Takeshita Taro understood the meaning of Itazon Seishiro, and this was an opportunity for him to commit crimes and make meritorious deeds.

Otherwise, according to the dismissal order sent by the Devils First Army Headquarters, it is time for him to return to Taiyuan City to accept Shinozuka Yoshinan's punishment.

"well!!!"

Seeing that Takeshita Taro understood what he meant, Seishiro Itano nodded, then looked at the military map on the table, and said in a concentrated voice: "According to Takeshita-kun's analysis just now, we now only have a slight advantage in terms of military strength.".

"The advantage is no longer great."

Takeshita Taro nodded, his eyes solemn and said: "That's right, Banyuan-kun!".

"Especially the 303 regiment under the enemy Xu Rui's current weapons and firepower are not inferior to ours."

After a pause, Takeshita Taro continued to speak in a condensed voice: "In the previous battle, the enemy's 303rd regiment had the artillery of a complete artillery regiment seized after eating the 36th division and the 41st infantry regiment, including Twelve 105mm howitzers."

"Nani?"

Hearing this, Itabazon Seishiro's face darkened, the large-caliber howitzer is a sharp weapon in the hands of the imperial army.

In the hands of the enemy, that is a threat.

"Yes, Xu Rui now has twelve large-caliber 105mm howitzers, and there are no less than 70mm and 75mm artillery pieces assigned to a complete division."

Takeshita Taro said in a condensed voice: "Fortunately, the current twelve 41mm howitzers of the Artillery Wing belonging to my 105st Division, and other mountain artillery attached to them are still there.".

"The current artillery confrontation between the enemy and us is not much different, Mr. Banyuan."

Itabazon Seishiro heard this, his face became serious.

"It seems that we have to be cautious when dealing with the enemy troops that have already retreated north."

Seishiro Itano concentrated his voice.

"Yes, Banyuan-kun."

Seeing this, Takeshita Taro said in a condensed voice: "I thought we could request the headquarters to mobilize aviation fighter planes to attack Mingjia Town after dawn.".

"Then, after blowing up Mingjia Town, we were able to kill Mingjia Town and fight again to the south bank of the Nanliu River."

Pointing to the map, Taro Takeshita said again: "Currently, our only counterattack route is to go north along the highway."

"It is too difficult to detour from both sides of the road, and the effect is not good."

Itabazon Seishiro nodded. Although Takeshita Taro fought badly, his analysis was correct.

"Go north along the road from Zhenting City to Mingjia Town. Although the transportation is convenient, it is easy for the enemy to block us in Mingjia Town."

Itabazon Seishiro pointed to the map and said in a concentrated voice: "However, we can't go north without counterattack.".

"Otherwise, we can only have a truce."

Takeshita Taro, as well as Major General Yagi Yusuke, commander of the 16th Brigade of Devils around him, and other devils generals Zuo Wenyan shook their heads secretly.

A truce is impossible. When the battle has reached this point, we must bite the bullet and continue fighting.

In particular, Prince Chongren of Xiyuan Palace is still in Xu Rui's hands.

Therefore, Major General Yagi Yusuke, the head of the Devil's 16th Brigade, interrupted at this time, and said to Seishiro Itazono cautiously: "I'm afraid a truce will not work, Your Excellency the General."

"His Royal Highness Prince Xiyuan Palace is still in the hands of Xu Rui."

Itabazon Seishiro waved his hand and said, "Of course I know."

"So, a truce is impossible. The war must continue."

Seeing this, Takeshita Taro said: "What does Banyuan-kun mean?".

"The old method is to attack from the flank to the north of Mingjia Town, or to the flank, and then defeat the enemy's defenders in Mingjia Town."

Itabazon Seishiro pointed at the map and said in a concentrated voice.

"In order not to let the enemy know that we are turning around from the flank, next, Mr. Takeshita, you must command the 41st Division and other units to go northward along the road, and slowly go northward to attack Mingjia Town."

Itabazon Seishiro paused for a moment, and continued, "I personally commanded an elite group to make a long-distance secret march northward from the flank of the road, and went around to attack behind Mingjia Town."

"In order to better cover an elite operation I commanded, in the name of Mr. Takeshita, I can directly send a message to Xu Rui through a radio that can be easily deciphered by the enemy, asking him to put forward a condition, let us trade back to Xiyuan Your Highness Gong Chongren."

When Taro Takeshita and the others heard this, their eyes lit up.

Itabazon Seishiro's method can indeed attract Xu Rui's attention, and cover him to command an elite to attack from the flank to the back of Mingjia Town.

(End of this chapter)