Bright Sword: Infinite Logistics

Chapter 110 Mobilization of the First Army
Time flies and it’s mid-October.

Taiyuan, the headquarters of the First Army.

Yoshio Shinozuka threw a report on the table, then stood up from his chair and paced back and forth in the office.Judging from his expression, the data in this report may not be that good-looking.

Suddenly the door opened and another staff officer walked in.

"Report! Call back from Peiping. The North China Security Army has been formed. There are currently three groups and two independent regiments, with a total strength of more than [-] people. Their current mission is to assist the security operations in Hebei and Shandong. If the Commander needs it, , the Seventh Independent Regiment and the Eighth Independent Regiment can be dispatched to Shanxi to assist the First Army in combat."

"Yoshi, call me back immediately and tell me that I need these troops." Shinozuka Yoshio looked happy.

The strength of a regiment of the Imperial Association Army is about 350. The strength of two independent regiments can share a lot of pressure from him, allowing him to deploy a lot of mobile troops.

According to history, the Imperial Association Army in Shanxi should be the No. 12 Group stationed in Qinyang and the No. 13 Group in Shouyang.But at this time, these two groups have not yet been formed, and naturally they cannot be sent to assist the First Army.

Hebei and Shandong are not enough. It would be good to give you two groups of Shinozuka Yoshio.

"But Commander, this army has just been formed, and many of them are new recruits. Their combat effectiveness may not be as high as expected." The staff officer closed the folder and expressed his doubts.

He has always believed that soldiers are more valuable than elites. He feels that the puppet army is of little use and will only hold back the enemy. Only the purebred imperial army has the ability to affect the situation of the war.

"I know, so I don't plan to rely on them to really do anything. It would be nice if they could assist in defense. Moreover, most of the grassroots officers of the security army came from the military academies we run. After systematic training and learning, their abilities have improved. Very strong. Although the current combat effectiveness is average, as the war continues, some of them will definitely be trained into a usable force."

Yoshio Shinozuka has not yet recognized the true face of the Imperial Alliance Army at this time, so he still has expectations for the puppet army.

The staff officer saluted and walked out of Yoshio Shinozuka's office with the folder.But as soon as he left, Shinozuka Yoshio's expression changed again.

"The [-]th Brigade and its new regiment..."

Yoshio Shinozuka lowered his head, pacing and talking.

During this period, the situation in Taikoo, Yushe, and Liaoxian counties has obviously become worse.The Eighth Route Army carried out cold shots more and more often, and the imperial army suffered a lot. The scope of its activities was greatly reduced by the Eighth Route Army, and it could only huddle in the county and various strongholds.

In other words, the imperial army had lost control of these counties.

Among them, the situation in Yushe County is the most serious.According to the reports submitted by the people he sent to inspect the remaining traces on the battlefield, in any battle in which the new regiment participated, the battlefield was full of bullet holes and craters.The opponent's automatic firearms equipment rate is higher than that of the Imperial Army, and they are equipped with a large number of rifle grenades and mortars. They are no longer inferior to the Imperial Army in terms of light weapons.

Moreover, this Eighth Route Army seems to have no shortage of ammunition. Every time they fight, they attack with all their strength, and their combat style is completely different from the other Eighth Route Army.

"How is the situation of railways and highways recently? Have you gained anything?" Yoshio Shinozuka looked at another staff officer in the room.

The staff officer took a step forward: "No, all roads are blocked, and everything is normal. I am very sure that no one can provide a large amount of material resources to the Eighth Route Army." "That means these are the materials stored by the Eighth Route Army themselves? They plan to build Send out a famous unit to boost morale?”

"It should be." The staff officer nodded: "During the raid by the No. 12 Army some time ago, we seized the monthly magazine issued internally by the Eighth Route Army. Among them was the mention of the New Regiment of the [-]th Brigade. The article strongly praised the New Regiment. The results achieved, I believe that its combat operations have greatly improved the morale of the entire army.”

Yoshio Shinozuka shook his head. No. 12 Army, that is the garrison in Shandong.By spreading the news so far, it seems that the Eighth Route Army is really using their family resources to boost morale.

"It's really pitiful and short-sighted. Fighting on your own land, but being blocked from both sides. Under such circumstances, you still have to use your last reserves on these insignificant battles."

"The general is right. I believe that in a short time, we will be able to wipe out the Eighth Route Army and win." The staff officer agreed.

Yoshio Shinozuka sat back in his seat, and the staff took two steps forward: "Currently, Yushe County has a serious shortage of troops. The original Mountain Squadron suffered heavy losses, and currently only has about half of its strength. The Ono Squadron that later went to support was only a one-time operation. There were more than half casualties. The local police force has even been replaced..."

"Is it the Yushe County Guard? I know this unit. It's the one that was invaded into the barracks at night and more than 50 people were killed."

The staff officer's Adam's apple moved up and down, but he was speechless.This matter was a joke within the imperial army, specifically used to make fun of the puppet troops.But this is the commander's office, so it's not the right place to laugh.

"Replenish troops for the squadron on the mountain. They are familiar with the situation in Yushe, so they will not transfer away. Ono squadron will be transferred back to rest, and then any squadron can be sent to replace it. In addition, when the security forces arrive, let the [-]th Independent Regiment also go Yushe." Yoshio Shinozuka made a decision quickly.

The staff officer looked surprised: "General, are there too many troops?"

Normally, a county's military strength of 600 is not bad.Even Yushe, which is connected to the highway, only had a reinforced squadron of the imperial army at the beginning, plus the puppet army garrison, the number was only more than 500 people.

And now, according to Shinozuka Yoshio's order, the military strength in Yushe County will greatly exceed the normal level.The two reinforced squadrons amount to almost 2000 people. Together with a Tuanhuang Alliance Army and the garrison that is still recruiting people, the maximum strength can reach more than [-] people.

More than 2000 people can fight two regiments according to the eighth route, but now they are only used to deal with a new regiment. This is really...

"Since the Eighth Route Army is willing to consume ammunition, let them consume it. I want to see how far they can go." Yoshio Shinozuka laughed, picked up the porcelain cup on the table, and took a sip of tea.

"This is like withered cherry blossoms, like lit fireworks. Although it is gorgeous and beautiful, it is the last light. Xiaolin-kun, from another perspective, don't you think this is also beautiful?"

"Yes, it is indeed beautiful!" The staff officer nodded in agreement.The Japanese have always regarded the decay of beautiful things as beautiful.

"Go." Yoshio Shinozuka waved his hand, stacked the relevant documents on the table, handed them to the staff officer, and then started the next task.

The staff officer saluted Yoshio Shinozuka, then turned and left.

(End of this chapter)