My client Li Yunlong

End of August.

The Hundred Regiment War has begun for more than a week.

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The headquarters of the 358th Regiment.

"What's at stake!"

Looking at the information sent from the Jinsui Army headquarters in his hand, Chu Yunfei was silent for a long time before finally uttering the word "powerful".

Whether it was the Japanese, the Jinsui Army, or the Central Army who had been staring at the troops, they all had a premonition that there was going to be a big war in North China.

This is obvious.

The Japanese's cage tactics, which lasted for more than a year, greatly reduced the Eighth Route Army's activity space, and its actual control area, the so-called base area, was reduced by almost half.

No one wants to sit still and wait for death.

Even without the support of external weapons and supplies, the Eighth Route Army would definitely have a counterattack.

What's more, the Eighth Route Army received a large amount of food supplies, weapons and ammunition, and its strength was greatly increased.

It is said that although the number of weapons and equipment it equips is not as large as that of the Japs, its performance is very advanced and the quality is excellent. It is the best in the world, and even the Japs are coveted.

On the black market, foreign businessmen buy them at high prices.

But the scale of this attack far exceeded everyone's expectations.

Neither the Japs, Guo Preserved, nor the Jinsui Army thought of or expected this ferocious offensive.

At this time, Chu Yunfei could only click his tongue when looking at the comprehensive information shared between the Jinsui Army Headquarters and Guo Prefecture.

"More than fifty main regiments were dispatched."

"Launched attacks on more than 150 Japanese strongholds, bridges, train stations, and barracks, including important factories such as Jingxing Coal Mine."

"Mobilized militia number exceeds 200,000."

"Great!"

Chu Yunfei was amazed again.

Including militia troops, more than 300,000 troops were dispatched.

Not to mention the Jinsui Army, even the Central Army would find it difficult to organize such a huge offensive.

This is not just a matter of military strength;
In fact, now the Jinsui Army can really pull out the main force of fifty regiments and 200,000 militia troops, and it is very easy.

Fifty main regiments,

No more than 100,000 people.

The 200,000 soldiers and militia troops can be easily recruited by civilians, although they are not as effective as the elite militiamen of the Eighth Route Army who have undergone military training and received training subsidies.

But there is no problem in supporting the battle.

But the most terrifying thing behind this is the simultaneous use of such a huge manpower, required materials, transportation capabilities, and mobilization capabilities.

"It's so scary."

Chief of Staff Fang Ligong said directly: "It's so scary."

As the chief of staff, responsible for the execution of specific work in the regiment, he deeply understood the terrifying power behind such a huge offensive.

This is a power that only the Jinsui Army at its peak has.

Even, maybe not.

"I'm afraid there's more..."

Chu Yunfei pondered for a moment and speculated:
"I'm afraid we can only collect part of it."

"Part of it?"

Fang Ligong was shocked.

Fifty main regiments and 200,000 militia troops attacked and destroyed more than 150 Japanese strongholds, bridges, and train stations in one week, almost completely cutting off the Zhengtai Line.

Seriously damaged the Tongpu Line,
Is this just part of it?

"On the other side of the Pinghan Line, the Eighth Route Army must also be making moves."

Chu Yunfei's tone was solemn.

"··"

Fang Ligong opened his mouth.

His position made him subconsciously want to refute, even when facing the group leader.

In his heart, the Eighth Route Army was a more dangerous enemy than the Japanese.

but··

"Jinan Base Area..."

He finally just said the place name.

Compared with Taiyue, Taihang, Wutai Mountain, Luliang, and even the old border areas of Shaanxi and Gansu, among the territories controlled by the Eighth Route Army, it is the most famous and even attracts a lot of attention from abroad.

It is the base area in southern Hebei Province.

According to statistics from the Preserved Fruit Economic Department, more than 20 million silver dollars have flowed out of here in just over three months.

And it's all in cash.

It is also the only region in the Republic of China with a stable economy and stable prices.

According to the latest information, grain prices in southern Hebei have returned to pre-war levels.

Simply incredible!

Attracting a large number of talents, businessmen left in droves, and even some businessmen from mountain cities traveled thousands of miles to the southern Hebei region.

As for the Jinan base area, the Shottai Line is nearby.

It is impossible to say that the Eighth Route Army did not deploy a large number of military forces in southern Hebei.

"Tuanzu, I'm afraid lately..."

Fang Ligong was about to say something but stopped.

The Eighth Route Army made such a big move and showed strength beyond everyone's expectations.

This is more than just telling.

The Eighth Route Army received far more support than anyone expected.

It also shows that Tubal Road itself is very strong, especially its organizational and mobilization capabilities.

After this incident, the already extremely fearful attitude of both Commander Yan and those in Shancheng will probably escalate to a higher level.

There will probably be no direct conflict.

The threat of the Japanese is still there, and the Japanese are the strongest, much stronger than all parties combined.

But there will definitely be no shortage of conflicts, both overt and covert.
By then, the 358th Regiment, which is stationed adjacent to the Eighth Route Army in Taiyue Mountain, may not have an easy time.

Although he was unwilling to admit it, Fang Ligong had to face the reality that even though the 358th Regiment was one of the best-equipped main regiments of the Shanxi-Sui Army, its strength was comparable to some weak brigade-level troops.

But compared to the Eighth Route Army,

Especially the Eighth Route Army in the Taiyue Mountains.

Not to mention anything else, just two 120 heavy mortars per regiment of the opponent are enough to make the th regiment disgraced. "Just wait and see what happens."

Chu Yunfei also sighed.

He is in a mixed mood now.

He hoped that the Eighth Route Army would become stronger, establish more base areas in southern Hebei, stabilize finance, stabilize prices, provide jobs, and allow more Chinese people to survive and live well.

Drive the devils out.

But he is a candied man.

The two sides have different positions.

Moreover, the interest classes represented by both parties are fundamentally in conflict.
This is absolutely irreconcilable.

When you rise to the level of power, you can talk about anything in this world, you can compromise, ideals, dreams, concepts, etc., but only core interests cannot.

Once the Japanese are driven away, there will be a battle between the two sides.

The stronger the Eighth Route Army is at this time, the future will be...

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"According to the statistics of the North China Front."

Compared to Chu Yunfei, the information held by Yamamoto was obviously more real and detailed, and even small strongholds were included in the statistics.

He is reporting to Yoshio Shinozuka:

"This time, the Eighth Route Army dispatched a total of about a hundred main regiments."

Upon hearing this, Yoshio Shinozuka's expression suddenly changed.

One hundred main groups!
As the strength of the Eighth Route Army increases, the current evaluation of the main force of the Eighth Route Army by the Locust Army has also changed.

From having more than a thousand people with unified military uniforms, half with weapons, and a complete command hierarchy of military officers, to now, the combat effectiveness is comparable to that of a 500-man brigade of the Locust Army.

That is,

This time, the Eighth Route Army dispatched a force equivalent to one hundred half-full brigades.

Although statistics may be biased,
But it is enough to show that Tubalu's strength has grown rapidly recently, far exceeding his expectations.

"In one week, a total of 757 large and small strongholds of the locust army were destroyed, 558 large and small bridges were blown up, 57 tunnels were destroyed, and 1,500 kilometers of railway lines were completely destroyed."

"and."

Yamamoto paused for a moment and continued:

"The attack continues."

"The losses are so great."

Yoshio Shinozuka sighed.

"Although the Locust Army tried its best to rescue us."

Yamamoto continued:

"But because the railway lines were severely damaged, the troops were scattered, the command was chaotic, the orders were conflicting, and..."

Having said this, he paused again for a while before saying:
"Although most of the main regiments of the Eighth Route Army are not as well equipped as the Locust Army, especially lacking rifles and machine guns, almost every main regiment is supported by one or two 120-caliber heavy artillery."

"It is estimated that the total number exceeds one hundred and fifty."

"Plus a large number of long-range 82 and 60 mortars."

"Facing intensive artillery fire suppression, it is difficult for the Locust Army reinforcements to arrive in time, giving the Eighth Route Army enough time to destroy it."

"Lots of heavy artillery!"

Yoshio Shinozuka's expression became more solemn.

"Fortunately, they lack ordinary weapons and equipment, so they would not be able to hold on in the face of heavy reinforcements from the Locust Army, otherwise..."

Yamamoto's tone was filled with fear:
"I'm afraid, the Shota Line will be completely cut off."

"I see!"

Although Yamamoto said a good news,

Thanks to insufficient equipment, the Eighth Route Army could only destroy the railway line, but it was unable to block the reinforcements of the Locust Army and thus occupied the Zhengtai Line and some core towns for a long time.

But Shinozuka Yoshio's tone was still serious and serious.

Although the Eighth Route Army did not occupy
But the damage to the transportation lines was real.
Preliminary estimates indicate that the Zhengtai Line, which suffered the most serious damage, will not be open to traffic for half a year, the Tongpu Line will not be open to traffic for about three months, and even the Pinghan Line, which suffered the least damage, will not be open to traffic for two months.

Moreover, the strength shown by Tubal Road in this battle may not necessarily be eliminated by the attack expected in November.

He didn't know how many troops the base camp had prepared for the November attack.

But at most it is only the size of an Eleventh Army.

And the terrible artillery firepower displayed by Tubal Road in the recent attack, and with the help of fortifications, the Eleventh Army may not be able to defeat it.

As for the lack of common equipment such as rifles, machine guns, and bullets.

According to the special high school information.

Tubal Road is planning to build an arsenal.

An arsenal with an annual output of 200,000 guns, 500 million rounds of bullets, 100,000 rounds of various small-caliber artillery shells, and 10,000 tons of explosives.

The location is built in the Taiyue base area.

In theory,
It is impossible to build this arsenal successfully.

Even an empire, or even the United States, would need thousands of engineers, tens of thousands of workers, and a set of factories to produce an arsenal with such output.

Comparable to a small city.

But theoretically speaking, it is impossible for Tubal Road to obtain those weapons, equipment and supplies, and it is impossible for the 27th Division to find transportation channels.

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The Japanese and the Jinsui Army were unhappy.

But the smile didn't disappear, it shifted.

Headquarters.

In the staff meeting room.

"Ha ha·"

The deputy general staff laughed heartily.

Although in terms of equipment, the equipment that the independent regiment replaced in half a year is not enough to equip the entire army, and even the main regiment is far from enough.

That's far away.

After all, in the past six months, the independent regiment has produced only 82 machine guns, less than rifles, more than shell guns, more than grenades, more than small-caliber mortars, and more than mortars. Door.

Except for the overflow of mortars and grenade launchers, the rest was only the equipment of two divisions.

This is without calculating losses.

However, in more than two months, 120 heavy mortars and a stock of nearly rounds of artillery shells were able to make up for the heavy firepower of the troops.

Heavy firepower can cover up the lack of light firepower.

Thanks to sufficient food, the organized militia also had sufficient manpower and smooth organization.

Then it makes,
In less than ten days, the combat mission that was originally expected to take half a month was completed ahead of schedule. (End of chapter)