Sword life

Chapter 199
On July 1938, 7, the Japanese army in Liaoyang began to break out of the encirclement. During the breakout process, they encountered Zhang Gang's ambush, Ichiro Ushijima committed suicide, and more than 23 people from the remaining troops fled to Dabiangou and Pingdingshan.

After receiving the news, the No. 20th Division of the Japanese Army immediately went northward and joined the Japanese troops in Heiji and Heiji. The whole province of Liaoning was liberated!
In the dark, only a few ghosts could be seen.

"A [-] army was wiped out by tens of thousands. The Kwantung Army is really trash!"

"You can't say that. That guy's army is very strong, and he must have suffered heavy losses."

"Impossible. It is said that the defenders from all over the country were used to attack Liaoyang, and the main force of the Tenth Army was not used at all! Therefore, the Tenth Army still has [-] troops that can be used for combat!"

"Maybe there are more than that. This guy still has more than 3 troops in Shandong. If the joint fleet fails to block it, it may be transported here at any time."

"Currently, both Northeast China and Wuhan have come to decide their fate. What is your opinion on whether to put more effort into rescuing the Northeast, or to take Wuhan down completely?"

"I think we still have to kill that guy. This time the Tenth Army came across the sea. There is no way out. We can destroy him with a few Class A divisions at most. The army on the north bank of Wuhan has a large number of people but poor generals. , is not a big threat to us."

"That's also 50 troops, how much is that guy, at most 5!"

"Perhaps, there is a way to get the best of both worlds, such as discussing with the neighbors in the north, paying some price, and withdrawing the three A-type divisions on the border, so that we have [-] troops, and that guy only has [-] troops at most now. It is also necessary to divide the troops to protect the factories and mines everywhere.”

At this moment, an anxious voice came from outside: "It's not good, the Tenth Army destroyed the Anshan Iron and Steel Smelter!"

"Nani!"

"Bagga!"

"Unforgivable!"

The Angang Smelter was built at a cost of hundreds of millions of yuan, but it was destroyed by that guy!
But soon, bad news came one after another. The Fushun coal mine and the shale oil production plant were all destroyed by that guy. According to the information obtained from various sources, these mines will not be able to resume production within a year or so.

Everyone in the room gasped and were speechless.

"Guys, think about how many things that guy has destroyed. If you still think that he can divide his troops to protect it, isn't it too optimistic!"

"That's right, not only that, but also be careful that he destroys the industries in the two provinces of Heiji and Heiji!"

Most of the heavy industries in the three northeastern provinces are concentrated in Liaoning, and most of the heavy industries in Liaoning are concentrated in Fushun, Anshan. After they were all destroyed, the importance of the three northeastern provinces decreased a lot.

"Looking at it now, the significance of the three northeastern provinces is not so important! Instead, it is in the direction of Wuhan. If we can win this battle, the southeast of China will become our sphere of influence."

"Agreed, that guy is extremely good at defense. We suffered a loss at the beginning. If we continue to fight, not only will we not be able to get resources, but it will cost the empire's insufficient funds and the lives of soldiers."

"I think temporarily focusing on Wuhan and gaining more than half of China is no better than holding on to a corner!"

"I agree. It is difficult for the income in the Northeast to return to the past, but the territory that has been conquered can provide quite a lot of income. A fool knows how to choose."

In the dark, everyone who decided the fate of the empire reached a consensus. The Northeast was temporarily placed, or even sacrificed. As for when it will become the focus of decision-making again, it may only take a few days, or it may be permanent.

On the ruins of the Anshan Iron and Steel Plant, Zhang Gang sighed a little.

This is a huge steel plant with an annual output of 50 tons of steel, 150 million tons of iron, and 30 tons of steel. Even the little devil was reluctant to destroy it when he retreated. He hoped that when he regained it in the future, he could continue production.

It was not until 15 years later that China's steel production exceeded this figure. One can imagine the strength of Anshan Iron and Steel.

However, the current Anshan Iron and Steel Company cannot but be bombed, just like the Fengtian Arsenal cannot but be bombed.

Although the things are good, they are difficult to keep. Once they fall into the hands of the little devils again, they will become a sharp weapon for the little devils to massacre the Chinese!

During the eight-year Anti-Japanese War, the steel produced by Anshan Iron and Steel supported the steel demand of the Japanese invaders, and became an accomplice of the little devils.

Wei Dayong, commander of the 55th Brigade, was so happy that he couldn't hold his tongue together: "Commander, give me all these strong guys?"

Anshan Iron and Steel had [-] workers, including [-] special workers who were captured by the Northeast Army, Shandong, and Hebei guerrillas.

The special workers are almost all professional soldiers, full of hatred for little devils, as long as they take off their overalls and put on military uniforms, they can become excellent soldiers.

Of the remaining [-] industrial workers, [-]% are strong men with excellent discipline and obedience. As long as military training is strengthened, they will soon become qualified soldiers.

Zhang Gang rolled his eyes at Wei Dayong: "It's a good idea. The special workers will be transferred to you first. Of the 3000 workers, you can choose [-] to go back. The remaining [-] people, I plan to transfer from the cannon fodder army!"

Wei Dayong immediately grinned: "No, the cannon fodder army is a bunch of bastards who work for tigers. I get angry when I see it. I don't want any of them!"

"Did I ask you to express your opinion!" Zhang Gang stared, and stared Wei Dayong back.

"Now it's the war of resistance. It was wrong for them to work together with the little devil. However, they survived three battles, and this matter has turned around.

Monk Wei, let me tell you that there are more than 7 cannon fodder troops, with more than 5 casualties, and only 1 left, which is almost enough to offset.

Without these more than 5 cannon fodder soldiers rushing forward, the Tenth Army does not know how many more people will die! "

"Commander, am I not knowledgeable? Don't be as knowledgeable as I am!" Wei Dayong relented.

"Monk Wei, you heard me clearly, the level has been raised, and your understanding has also been raised, and you will be the leader of the division commander later, and you are still so narrow-minded, what a shame!"

After Zhang Gang trained Wei Dayong, he turned his head to look at He Zhizhong, and his tone was much softer: "Brigade Commander He, there are 2000 special soldiers in the Fushun Coal Mine, and I will transfer them all to you. In addition, you can choose [-] for the cannon fodder army and [-] for the coal miners." .”

How do you know that the key point is to answer, three two thousand is six or seven thousand, plus the insurgents who were filled before, the 56th brigade now has 1 people!

"Commander, do you really want to dismantle all these equipments? How good it is to continue production. One furnace of steel is [-] tons!" He Zhi looked at the production equipment of Sinotrans with regret.

"Brigade Commander He, just blew up the factory area. The core blast furnace and supporting equipment are still there. As long as the northeast can be occupied, it will be a matter of one sentence to resume production at that time."

After Zhang Gang finished speaking, his eyes turned to the warehouse area. There were 30 tons of steel, 20 tons of steel, and 70 tons of iron. Because of the fall of Jinzhou and Qingdao, they could not be transported temporarily. of.

When the steel is consumed, the situation in the Northeast will be clear at that time, and a clear choice can be made whether to restore or completely blow up.

"Commander, I just don't understand why we blow up the little devil now that we have won so much!" He Zhizhong asked very puzzled.

"I think the little devils will compromise and give up part of the benefits in exchange for three A-type divisions. Therefore, in order to avoid their misjudgment, first blow up the factories and mines here. Even if they take it back, it will be a piece of scorched earth!" Zhang Gang laughed. Dao, in real history, this is what the little devils did in exchange for the huge number of troops needed to go south.

"Commander, I don't think the little devils will give in. They are very arrogant and won't give in casually!"

Zhang Gang said with a smile: "Would you like to make a bet!"

Now, He Zhi didn't talk anymore, he lost nine out of ten bets, and if he met the army commander, he would never see anyone win!

(End of this chapter)