Age of Rebirth

The Japanese troops between Incheon on the Korean Peninsula and the Sino-North Korean border line, except for the No.40 Third Division, which still maintains a complete organizational system, most of the other troops were wiped out, and the remaining remnants were defeated and fled into the Among the mountains in the north.

Facing such a battle situation, Major General Han Tie, the commander of the Marine Corps who was in charge of dealing with the Japanese troops in the northern part of the Korean peninsula, was not in a hurry to launch an attack on the Japanese troops in Tokugawa City. Later, the three brigades of the Southeast Mobile Corps caught up. There are three brigades under his command, sandwiching Tokugawa in the middle, with the vast Yellow Sea and the Sea of ​​Japan on the left and right. The enemy of Tokugawa is already a turtle in an urn.

Taking Tokugawa is only a matter of time. Han Tie can't risk causing heavy casualties to attack Tokugawa. Moreover, he has another worry, in case the three brigades of the Southeast Mobile Corps behind him have not When they arrived, they attacked the Tokugawa Japanese army too fiercely. Would it be possible to break up the No.40 Third Division of the Japanese army, and the remnants fled into the vast mountains in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula, which would be a big trouble.

In all fairness, Han Tie's tactics are very appropriate and understandable. What he wants to fight is a battle of annihilation. He will wipe out the No.40 Third Division of the Japanese Army in Tokugawa. The Corps has three brigades and six main field brigades with a strength of more than 10 people. Against the Japanese army, there are only more than [-] people. The comparison of five to one troops has an absolute superiority in firepower. It can provide air firepower reinforcements at any time. No matter how you look at it, the Battle of Tokugawa will be a very easy battle of annihilation.

At the same time, the Korean Peninsula Theater Command issued an order to adjust the combat order of the participating troops, and placed the first to third brigades of the Southeast Mobile Corps going north under the command of Han Tie, and Han Tie's hands.It is justifiable to have the strength of six brigades, and everything is ready, and the general attack will start when the troops of the Southeast Mobile Corps arrive at Tokugawa.

Lieutenant General Shigeo Oshima, commander of the No. 40 Third Division of the Japanese Army in Tokugawa City, is also thinking about his own way out at this moment. It is impossible to break out of the encirclement. Many horses are trapped in the isolated city of Tokugawa.There are no bones and dregs eaten by the independent division troops, that is the inevitable end.

Fundamentally speaking, Lieutenant General Oshima is not the kind of orthodox Japanese senior officer who would rather die than retreat, and is proud of dying on the battlefield, but the soldiers who formed the No. 40 Third Division.It is not called from the local fierce and good fighting place, the No.40 Third Division is based on the quality of the soldiers.In terms of troop combat effectiveness.It is a second-rate army, so General Tanaka Shin will not hesitate to make a choice, using it as a pawn to attract the attention of the independent division troops.

Lieutenant General Oshima convened a meeting of officers above the rank of division commander in Tokugawa Castle.The military conference I participated in had only one topic, and in the face of such a crisis, the No.40 Third Division was next.What should be done?

The Japanese officers present at the meeting were all silent. They all knew in their hearts that the No.40 Third Division was over. There are no reinforcements outside, and what is left is a deadly battle to the end, and the end of the whole jade is smashed. However, in terms of the morale, weapons and equipment and strength of the troops, can they support a battle to the death?

The Japanese military officers, including the head of the Oshima Division, murmured in their hearts that they did not have enough confidence. As for surrendering to the Chinese troops, none of the Japanese military officers had thought about it. After all, the pride and dignity of the Yamato warriors still remained with them. deep down.

After more than 30 minutes, the atmosphere of the meeting was silent and depressing. No matter which officer had no better way, he was at a loss. The head of the Oshima division said, "Masters, the current situation our division is facing , all of you must be very clear about it?"

This is a nonsense opening remark. Outside Tokugawa City, there are 10,000+ independent division troops watching. However, the Japanese officers still raised their heads, looking at this businessman with some vague hopes. The commanders of the divisions who surpassed the ability of military command all guessed in their hearts, "Your Excellency, the division commander who has been stationed on the Korean peninsula for many years and has made a lot of money, will he have any amazing tricks to win?"

Lieutenant General Oshima was very satisfied. His own words attracted the attention of all Soviet military officers. He continued: "Masters, Tokugawa is not a place to defend. If our army sticks to Tokugawa, it will almost be the end of all jades. Although His Majesty the Emperor The samurai, the soldiers of the Great Japanese Empire, are not afraid of jade fragments, but this kind of meaningless jade fragments still need to be avoided. After the whole night of planning with the chief of staff, if we want to get rid of the current crisis, there is only one way!"

The ears of the Japanese officers were all stunned, and they looked at the commander of the Oshima division intently, but their eyes were full of doubts, "Just you? You are good at making money, but the division commander is not good at fighting shit. What clever plan can you have?" ?”

The head of the Oshima Division didn't care about the suspicious eyes of the officers, and said in an emphatic tone: "The method is that the troops belonging to the division, with the squadron as the unit, disperse the encirclement. As long as the Tokugawa is highlighted, it is victory. Remind you, We are not afraid of war, let alone betraying His Majesty the Emperor, but to preserve our strength. Just imagine, if we all die in Tokugawa, how will it change the war situation on the Korean Peninsula? We can stop the China Independent Division ?"

"Scatter and break through?" The Japanese military officers who participated in the meeting were eye-opening. They couldn't help but feel moved by the method of the commander of the Oshima Division. Better to die!

"Since we can't change the war situation on the Korean Peninsula, then we should do something meaningful. The Division Headquarters ordered that the breakout will start at [-] o'clock tonight. The direction of the breakout will be the east and west of Tokugawa. Gentlemen, Our breakout is to preserve our strength, stick to the northern part of the Korean peninsula, and wait for the main force of the empire to make a comeback. At that time, we will be time bombs buried in the hinterland of the China Independent Division. Chuanwei assaulted His Majesty the Emperor and the Imperial Japanese Empire!"

What Lieutenant General Oshima said was impassioned. As expected of a guy from a businessman family in Tokyo, he described such a disgraceful action as sacred, "As for the decision to break out, I will report to the commander of the garrison, General Tanaka. And all the consequences will be borne by me, Shigeo Oshima, bearing the burden of humiliation is also a virtue of Yamato national warriors, we stick to the vast mountains in the northern part of the Korean peninsula, in order to preserve the fire for the No.40 Third Division!"

"Wow -!" There was a burst of warm applause, and the officers of the No.40 Third Division who participated in the meeting couldn't help being overwhelmed by the wonderful words of the division commander. Their tongues are so fucking full of flowers. In this way, they can avoid war Breaking through, we feel that there is a sacred feeling!

Lieutenant General Oshima is very satisfied with the effect he has created. Of course, he will never report the breakout to General Tanaka Shin, the commander of the North Korean garrison. Next, the chief of staff of the division will deploy a specific breakout plan. For example, the main force of the division went to the Beidafeng Mountains to the east of Tokugawa to break through. There are high mountains, dense forests and criss-cross rivers, which is conducive to the concealment of the troops. In addition, it is the turn of spring and summer, so there is no worry about lack of food.

In addition, with a regiment of troops, break out in the direction of the Miaoxiang Mountains to the west of Tokugawa. The purpose is to attract the attention of the independent division troops and cover the main force of the division. Breaking through the mountains is the ultimate goal. If there is an interception, you must not love to fight. How many troops you can break through depends on your own fate. The regiment that breaks out to the west of Tokugawa starts to move an hour in advance.

In the end, Lieutenant General Oshima told his subordinates, "Masters, this is still a cruel breakout battle. In order to survive in the vast mountains and dense forests, we must requisition all the materials in Tokugawa City, whether it is Japan or Japan. People or Koreans must obey orders unconditionally, and cannot leave supplies to the independent division. If you resist or refuse to implement the imperial army's order, you will be killed without mercy! However, don't make too much noise, so as not to alarm the Chinese soldiers !"

A group of Japanese military officers were overjoyed when they heard the words. Your Excellency, the commander of the division, has issued an order for public robbery. Although Tokugawa is remote and sparsely populated, it is still a city. There is always money and water. Those inferior North Koreans are all targets. It’s so fucking cool. Your Excellency the commander of the division is wise. According to the order of your Excellency, the leader, not a single plant or tree in Tokugawa will be left to the Chinese people!"

Seeing the officers rushing away excitedly, the commander of the Oshima division smiled wryly. He knew what consequences his order would bring. The ones released were a pack of hungry wolves. However, the attention of the division commander , and soon turned to his own affairs, stationed in the Korean peninsula for many years, the gold and silver treasures collected from the search must be properly placed, it is his coffin book after retirement!

Of course, Lieutenant General Oshima did not dare to take it lightly, and arranged for the division to be directly responsible for the guard brigade to be responsible for this matter. He still felt at ease with his guard, they were all elite subordinates, and what was rare was that they were loyal to him.

In less than 10 minutes, the city of Tokugawa began to become chaotic. Crowds of Japanese soldiers, staring fiercely at the eyes, broke down all the houses recklessly, and rushed in like bandits with shining bayonets. What did they see? Anything to be robbed, food, clothing, and use, was never rejected, and everything was requisitioned.

Of course, it also includes women. Those Japanese living in Tokugawa City are in a better situation. For the sake of it, at most give a few big mouths, those North Koreans will not be treated so well, whether you like it or not, talk with a bayonet.

(to be continued) (to be continued...)