Age of Rebirth

"You're all under pressure?" In the silence, Tang Qiuli said with a smile, "The battle plan formulated by the staff office is very different from the previous ones, especially the attack targets of each corps. Adjustment, so, everyone is feeling the pressure, right?"

The commanders of the corps below nodded one after another, expressing their agreement with the division commander. Indeed, according to the original Southwest Pacific campaign plan, the attack targets of each corps had been determined long ago, and the training plan of the troops was also aimed at specific targets. The situation was completely disrupted, and the battle plan had to be re-made, and the offensive deployment of the troops had to be adjusted. It was less than two weeks before the attack launch time stipulated by the division commander. Was it completely caught off guard!

Major General Ma Chaoyang, the commander of the Southeast Mobile Corps, stood up and said: "Master, what I don't understand is why the division pointed out why they changed the original attack targets of each regiment. Time is running out. Now start overturning the original combat plan. Too hasty?"

Ma Chaoyang's tone was full of complaints. His words aroused the sympathy of all the commanders of the corps. Among the commanders of these corps, Feng Jiwu was definitely a veteran except for the deputy division commander Tang Qiusheng.

Feng Jiwu took Ma Chaoyang's words and said: "I also feel the same way. A corps counts 10 troops. From the moment we arrived in the Indochina Peninsula, our corps began to formulate their own combat plans according to the outline of the Southwest Pacific combat plan pointed out by the division. It took several months to take shape, and now, it is suddenly replaced by a new and unfamiliar offensive target, so I am caught off guard!"

"For example, our Niangziguan Garrison Corps. The original attack target was Mindanao Island. All the combat plans and troop deployments. The training of the troops was carried out around the attack target. Now, it was suddenly changed to be with Commander Jiang's troops. , Attacking Kalimantan Island together is tantamount to reversing all battle plans and starting from scratch. If time permits, there is no problem, but the key is that time is running out!"

"Hahaha!" Tang Qiuli suddenly burst out laughing.Jokingly said: "Jiwu, the Niangziguan Garrison Corps has been strong and strong in recent years, have you learned to complain?"

Feng Jiwu blushed.Explained: "Teacher, I am worried that facing an unfamiliar attack target and not having enough time to prepare will increase the casualties of the troops and affect the division commander's overall campaign arrangement!"

Tang Qiuli said with a smile: "First of all, the teacher pointed out that the change of the original battle plan this time can be explained in four words: 'If the enemy changes, I will change!' The Japanese dispatched troops from Australia and the islands in the Southwest Pacific A considerable part of the force. This led to changes in the Japanese defensive force, and the new combat plan formulated by the staff office. It is a planned change aimed at this point!"

"You said that you were caught off guard when you changed the target of the attack. I can't see it all. The Division Command Intelligence Division and the Special Operations Detachment have massive intelligence support. Your original combat plan must be very perfect. In this case, why not take what you need and cooperate with each other?" Exchange it, and then make some appropriate adjustments according to the actual situation of your regiment, isn't it a perfect battle plan that suits you?"

That's right, Tang Qiuli's words made these corps commanders who felt that time was running out and were a little caught off guard because of the change in the original campaign plan, their eyes lit up, and they suddenly realized, why didn't they think of it?

Immediately, many generals began to move around, "I said Commander Ma, the mission objectives of the two of us happened to be different, you see..." "I said Deputy Commander Jing, can you let me know your battle plan first?" Shall I take a quick look?" "Commander Han, take out your treasure!"

Looking at the generals below, as if they were doing business, Tang Qiuli suddenly felt amused, and said loudly: "Everyone be quiet, today's meeting is mainly to announce the new combat objectives of each corps, and the specific details will be discussed later. , no matter how you exchange battle plans with each other, in the end, the division commanders will have to review them uniformly, and this military meeting will take two days, which is enough for you to communicate with each other!"

"This is the end of today's meeting. By the way, you are all generals with heavy troops in your hands. You can't be hungry when you come to me, so you don't have to go back and mutter behind your back that I am a teacher who is stingy and can't bear to eat a few meals. The teacher refers to the management office, we have prepared meals for you, if you have anything to say, go chat at the dinner table?"

The generals burst into laughter, found each other who needed to exchange combat plans, and left the meeting room while talking. In fact, the content of today's military meeting is very simple. Attacking the target, followed by a series of details, is the key.

Lieutenant General Tang Qiusheng, Deputy Commander of the Independent Division and Chairman of the Indochina Peninsula and East India Military and Political Committee, Lieutenant General Tang Qiuquan, Fleet Commander of the Independent Division, Major General Battelle, Commander of the Armored Forces, and Major General Le Yiqin, Commander of the Southern Aviation Group of the Air Force, were left by Tang Qiuli After that, together with Zhao Yuhe, chief of staff of the division command, they held a small meeting.

After ordering the orderly to serve tea, Tang Qiuli looked at Tang Qiusheng and said, "Brother Qiusheng, the most important thing in this campaign is to attack Australia. I just thought about it. The Australian battlefield is an independent direction. In addition to strengthening your direct subordinates Outside of the six brigades of the corps, you can make all operational decisions alone without consulting the divisional headquarters."

"I'm in Sumatra, far away from the Australian battlefield. I may not know the actual situation on the battlefield better than you, so brother Qiusheng, you should make the decision!"

Tang Qiusheng nodded, but he immediately raised another worry, "Master, this time our troops are out in force, and the garrison forces in the Indochina Peninsula and East India are very empty!"

Tang Qiuli immediately became alert and asked, "Brother Qiusheng, what are you worried about?" He knew that Brother Qiusheng's thinking was very careful and he would not worry for no reason.

"Since the British government-in-exile arrived in the West Indies, they are probably unwilling to be lonely. In the near future, they have repeatedly provoked friction in the border areas. I am worried that the British will take advantage of this opportunity and occupy the border areas of East India!" Tang Qiusheng said thoughtfully. .

"British? Churchill!" Tang Qiuli said with a cold gleam in his eyes, "I ignored this man, he was ready to move, he dared! By the way, Brother Qiusheng, why haven't I heard you mention such a thing? "

"It was also in the last few days that I received a report from the East India Garrison Command. Seeing that you are with your younger brothers and sisters, I don't want to disturb you!" Tang Qiusheng explained.

"Brother Qiusheng, what's your countermeasure?"Tang Qiuli knew that since his cousin raised his concerns, he already had a solution, but it was just to remind himself.

Tang Qiusheng smiled and said: "I am going to order the eighth, ninth, tenth and No.11 brigades in the border area of ​​East India to hold a large-scale military exercise before heading to the Australian battlefield. A few shots fired in the border area of ​​West India, I guess, can scare the British back!"

Several people laughed, and Tang Qiuli said: "This method is definitely effective. Churchill is not willing to be lonely. He is seeking his own death. Brother Qiusheng, after the main force is deployed, can the strength of the local garrison be guaranteed to end in the Southwest Pacific Campaign?" Before, was the Indochina Peninsula and the East India region safe?"

"As long as the British don't put all their eggs in one basket, there is no problem!" Tang Qiusheng replied succinctly.

"I'm relieved, let's put the British matter aside, and settle accounts with Churchill after the Southwest Pacific Campaign is over!" Tang Qiuli said.

Then, Tang Qiuli's eyes turned to Tang Qiuquan, and said: "Brother Qiuquan, what I am most worried about is the navy. According to the original plan, we launched the Southwest Pacific Campaign after the four aircraft carriers ordered by Germany entered service. However, the time has come, and if you miss it, it will be irreversible!"

"After Brother Qiusheng commanded the troops to attack Australia, the Japanese combined fleet stranded on the west coast of the United States will definitely reinforce the Japanese army in Australia. In terms of strength, our current naval power is far inferior to that of Japan, so it is impossible to stop Japan. Brother Qiuquan, you have to be careful about the return of the United Navy Fleet!"

"Puchi!" Tang Qiuquan gave a rare smile, and replied, "You don't have to worry about it. The fleet will not fight head-on with the combined fleet of the Japanese Navy. Don't you know how much money you have in your family?"

"My plan is to rely on the land-based aviation force to conduct several small-scale naval battles with the Japanese Navy's joint fleet in the waters off the coast of Australia, gradually weakening the Japanese naval force, and then, when the time is right, launch A decisive battle!"

"The combined fleet of the Japanese Navy has always been a serious concern to us. After the Southwest Pacific Campaign, if we want to occupy the Hawaiian Islands and other places in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, the combined fleet of the Japanese Navy is a hurdle that cannot be avoided. Sooner or later we must There is a showdown!"

"Otherwise, our footsteps will not go out of the southwest Pacific region, but this requires the great assistance of Commander Le!" Tang Qiuquan looked at Le Yiqin and said.

"No problem, as long as there are enough field airfields in Australia, the little devil's warship is a living target! If the old devil named Yamamoto 56 dares to come, I will leave it to me! Come and destroy as many as you want!" Le Yiqin was full of confidence. Said in a big way.

Tang Qiuli glared at him, and said: "Don't talk big, if you take into account the factors of the Japanese Navy's combined fleet, the combat aircraft of your Southern Flying Group alone are not enough. In this case, I will immediately order Liu Cui Gangcui , deploy ten fighter regiments, eight bomber regiments to support you, and, about the Australian field airport, you should discuss it with Deputy Commander Tang!"

"Okay!" Le Yiqin said happily, "I can guarantee it now! Tell that old devil, Yamamoto 56, to come and go!"

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