Age of Rebirth

Tang Qiuli's order has many puzzles, and the deputy division commander Tang Qiusheng, who is in charge of the combat command of the independent division at this stage, just doesn't understand it. + ◆,

Although General Ito Yanzaburo, the commander of the Japanese and Australian Front Army, tried to lure the enemy into the deep, and used more than [-] troops to outflank and outflank the tactics, but he did not take advantage of the slightest advantage. In the area, he was severely bitten by Liu Hongzhang's Department of the First Brigade directly under the Corps.

More than 80 Japanese troops plus the original nearly 30 Japanese troops on the battlefield in central Australia, the total Japanese army strength of more than 100 million seems to be a lot, but on the battlefield in central Australia that stretches for thousands of kilometers and is hundreds of kilometers deep, There are not many, and it is impossible to form a complete line of defense that is interlocking.

Although Tang Qiusheng clamored to punish Liu Hongzhang, in his heart, he admired the fighting style of this titan very much, and was preparing to order the various ministries to form a capable rapid assault column, taking advantage of the gaps in the Japanese defense line, to take The tactic of taking a bite and leaving expands the results of the battle, but at this moment, the order from the division commander came.

Therefore, Tang Qiusheng's puzzlement was actually a reluctance to give up, a pity that he missed a good opportunity, and he believed that it seemed inappropriate to easily give up the central region of Australia and retreat the whole army. For more than a month, the Sulu Mobile Corps It is really a pity that the results of the four-way attack with the directly subordinate corps have been in vain!

In consideration of the military's responsibilities and the actual situation on the battlefield, Tang Qiusheng sent a telegram to the division commander in the name of the deputy commander, stating his views and opinions, and at the same time, ordered the troops to prepare to retreat.He believed in his cousin, the guy who had created countless miracles.I wouldn't make such a low-level decision, but I'm not without the ability to think independently.Dissenting opinions are also his responsibility.

The teacher pointed to Tang Qiuli, who was based in Adelaide, and immediately called Tang Qiusheng back. The message was very simple, "Retreat according to the order, brother Qiusheng, and let Yanzaburo Ito carry the vast central region of Australia!"

The telegram was so simple that Tang Qiusheng frowned, "Guanghan, what do you think of the commander's order?" He asked his chief of staff, Major General Yu Guanghan, when he arrived.

Yu Guanghan shook his head, and replied: "To be honest, deputy commander, I don't quite understand what the commander's intention is. Maybe this is a strategy to lure the enemy deeper?"

"I hope so!" Tang Qiusheng shook his head with a wry smile, and said, "Guanghan, order the troops to retreat immediately. At the same time, closely monitor to see if there are any Japanese troops chasing after them!"

The four-way independent division, which was gaining momentum, suddenly withdrew across the board.This abnormal behavior puzzled Ito Gensaburo, but he didn't think so.With the current strength of more than 80 troops, plus the nearly 30 troops in the central battlefield that have been exhausted before.It can force the troops of the China Independent Division to retreat without fighting and several large-scale battles.So, what are the Chinese doing this for?

General Ito stood in front of the large military map and spent most of the day without moving or speaking, just staring at the map with his eyes, letting the staff officers of the Front Army Headquarters who came in and out looked at each other, I wonder if your Excellency the Commander has been bewitched?

General Ito was racking his brains to think about the sudden retreat of the China Independent Division. What kind of conspiracy was there? He repeatedly considered whether it was another strategy to lure the enemy into the depths. In the vast central region of Australia, it is impossible to form a line of defense that connects left and right and looks at each other end to end. With the rapid maneuvering and penetration capabilities of the independent division of China, it is easy to find attack points.

If he is faced with the southward advance of his troops, there will be more such loopholes. After repeated thinking and weighing, General Ito has almost decided that it is a complete conspiracy and a lure for the troops of the China Independent Division to abandon the central region of Australia that they have obtained and retreat across the board. A replica of the enemy's in-depth strategy.

If all the troops of the imperial army on the North American battlefield were assembled in the northern part of Australia, General Ito would not worry about any tricks to lure the enemy deep. The army of more than two million echoed back and forth, rolling forward like an iron ball, with no flaws at all. Or, the supplementary heavy equipment, tanks, and combat aircraft in the base camp are all in place, and I don't have such worries, but I can't do it now, neither of the two conditions is met.

General Ito determined that this was a plot by Tang Qiuli, the devil of China, to lure the enemy deeper, and then he took corresponding measures. More than [-] troops turned to defense on the spot, built large-scale field fortifications, and repaired the urban defense system. The troops in the central Australian battlefield that were retreating immediately stopped their retreat and rested on the spot.

The independent division retreated, and the Japanese army had no intention of continuing to attack southward. Therefore, in August, on the central Australian battlefield, a vacuum zone with a length of thousands of kilometers and a width of more than 300 kilometers appeared between the two armies of China and Japan. The two sides seem to be living in peace, not interfering with each other, and doing their own things.

However, General Ito Yanzaburo, the commander of the Australian Front Army, who will command more than two million elite Japanese army troops, definitely does not want to take back half of Australia and maintain a delicate balance with the mortal enemy China Independent Division. Since he took over this After the heavy burden, the only idea is to fight to the death with the troops of the Chinese devil Tang Qiuli on the vast battlefield of the Australian continent, and then regain the entire Australian continent.

The temporary stagnation is to accumulate strength, especially the strength of land-based aviation. On the Australian battlefield, the aviation strength of the Imperial Army is so weak that General Ito is depressed and distressed. Even in the Darwin area in northern Australia, the Imperial Army From time to time, under the escort of fighter jets of the China Aviation Force, the figure of the China Aviation Force reconnaissance plane passing by from high altitude can also be seen from time to time.

But the majestic United Air Force of the Australian Front Army of the Empire of Japan was unable to dispatch enough fighter jets to intercept them, and could only watch the enemy planes raging in the sky. Therefore, General Ito desperately urged the base camp to call for heavy artillery and fight. Vehicles, combat aircraft, and all weapons that can strengthen the strength of the Australian front.

General Ito even threatened the base camp, "After many small-scale battles with the independent division of China, it has been proved that the weapons and equipment of the Imperial Australian Front Army are far inferior to those of the independent division of China. The time to delay the counterattack across the board for a long time cannot use the flesh and blood and lives of the imperial soldiers to consume the enemy's shells and bombs!"

In a word, if the base camp doesn't get me enough beaters, I won't start the fight. General Ito's mind is quite calm. The experience of the disastrous defeat against the Independent Division let him know where the Imperial Army's shortcomings are. Especially in terms of air supremacy, it is almost the same as blank.

Thinking of air supremacy, Admiral Ito was very angry with Nagumo Chuichi, the commander of the combined fleet of the Navy, that stubborn and stiff-headed guy. The reconnaissance plane swayed above the head from time to time, as if entering no one's land, at least, on the front line of Darwin, it cannot be allowed to run rampant.

For this reason, Admiral Ito laid down his dignity and specially boarded the flagship "Nagato" of the United Fleet to visit Chuichi Nagumo. His idea was very simple. Patrol and defense missions, especially reconnaissance aircraft against the Chinese Air Force.

As soon as the two people met, they disliked each other. Nagumo Chuichi, who had a dead face, seemed to General Ito to be a pedantic person who didn't know how to adapt. I don't know, how good is the character of the guy who has repeatedly sought the position of General Yamamoto? In other words, there are no camels in the flock. How many good guys can there be in the army?

Two people who are not thinking about it and are not in the right direction at all, if they come together, what good results can be achieved? Therefore, when General Ito spoke in a tone that he thought was very sincere and humble, from the height of the decisive battle in Australia to the future and destiny of the empire, , After explaining his purpose of coming, he was a little impressed by his language art.

However, it was clear that Admiral Ito's hype did not have any effect. Admiral Nagumo had no expression on his face, and his tone was as cold as boiled water, and he replied: "General Ito, I am very sorry, the United Fleet Command did not receive The Ministry of the Navy, I cannot violate any order to cooperate with the army, so please forgive me for your request!"

Nagumo Chuichi sealed the door at that time, and in one sentence, he went back to the original old way, let the combined fleet cooperate with the army to fight, and took out the order of the Ministry of the Navy, but Admiral Ito knew that it would be more important to let the Ministry of the Navy issue the order. The high-level game requires a few rounds of bargaining between the army and the navy, and the dust settles. However, Amaterasu knows, how long will it take?

Admiral Ito was so angry that his face was livid, and even the last bit of skin was torn. Before leaving, he said viciously, "Nagumo Chuichi, it is an absolute tragedy for the navy to have a commander like you, and it is even more sad for the navy to have a commander like you. It is the misfortune of the empire, if you are my subordinate, even if you are risking your life and wealth, I will dispose of you!"

"Today's incident, I will truthfully report the incident to the headquarters, and attach my personal opinion, and you, Nagumo Tadaichi, are obsessed with factional disputes between the army and the navy, disregarding the interests of the empire in Australia, and watching the army's danger And indifference, what a crime, waiting for the ruling of the headquarters!!"

Nagumo Chuichi's expression finally changed. It wasn't fear and worry, but naked disdain. Since Ito Yansaburo has spoken to such an extent, there is no scruples at all, "Ito Yansaburo, report to the headquarters. You are welcome, as for the latter, after you become my boss, you can play with power and prestige, but, one day, I will resign from the military!"

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