Anti-Japanese Jagged General

Chapter 802 Layout of the Brigade Leader (First Update!)

Before the combat staff officer could move, the phone at the headquarters rang again.

Almost everyone's eyes were on the staff officer who answered the phone at this moment.

"Something must have happened again!" Seeing the communication staff officer's face turn pale all of a sudden, the chief of staff thumped in his heart, and immediately had a very bad premonition.

"Sir, the Gu County Garrison reported that they were also attacked by the Eighth Route Army!"

"The Eighth Route Army has powerful firepower and is equipped with mortars and infantry artillery. The front-line garrison has suffered a lot. It must not last for too long. Please ask for reinforcements!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the intelligence staff rushed in again.

"Sir, according to the information sent into the city just now, the other four main battalions of the Xinyi Regiment have all moved. Like their first battalion, they have mobilized troops to attack the counties we control around Linfen!"

The chief of staff made a sullen decision: "The order just now is cancelled!"

"The garrisons in several counties around Xiangfen could not be mobilized, and they were also attacked by the Eighth Route Army. If the troops were transferred, other troops would have an opportunity to take advantage of them!"

"Then what should we do?" the deputy chief of staff asked anxiously.

"Wait a minute, I'll ask the brigade commander who hasn't arrived yet! Although he is fighting on the front line now, he can command us remotely!"

On the front line of Zhongtiao Mountain, which is more than 100 kilometers away from Linfen City, the captain of the regiment, Kawaguchi, was in a very good mood.

A few days ago, the front army had just promoted him to the rank of major general, and directly appointed him as the head of the mixed brigade.

Independent mixed brigades, unlike field force brigades, have little autonomy.Although the strength is not as good as the field brigade, the independent mixed brigade is a comprehensive force with infantry, artillery, engineers, cavalry, and even armored forces.

Serving as the brigade commander of such a force directly means that he has the combat experience of independently commanding a large-scale force and has the ability of a senior commander.

As long as he can make more achievements in the position of brigade commander, Kawaguchi is sure that he will become a high-ranking military officer of the empire and head of the lieutenant general division in a short time.

"Mr. Ikeda, you will go to the headquarters in a while to see how long it will take for this round of offensive to end. Also, tell your Excellency the Commander that the main attack should not be assigned to our wing. We are about to be transferred to Linfen to fight. Only with troops in hand can we gain a firm foothold in Linfen. Therefore, we must try to avoid too much loss for the remaining troops of the wing! The commander is my old officer, and I am leaving, so I will definitely give me this face! "Thinking of the tragic level of the battlefield in the past few days, Kawaguchi hesitated and ordered.

Adjutant Ikeda Shaozuo was just about to leave when the captain of the communication team rushed in.

"Sir, there is an urgent call from Linfen City, I hope you will reply immediately after reading the telegram!"

The soldier's intuition made him realize that something must have happened to Linfen City, otherwise, Linfen City would never have sent him a telegram before he arrived.

After reading the telegram, the premonition became a reality, and Kawaguchi's expression suddenly became embarrassing.

"This new regiment is indeed a difficult opponent, and he will seize the opportunity to counterattack!" Kawaguchi said to himself with a sullen face.

Then I did not forget to add: "Although we haven't really fought against Xinyituan face-to-face, but from Xinyituan's current actions and ability to force Major General Matsumoto away from the position of brigade commander. I am sure that we have met a very satisfied Compiled opponents, from now on, we must carefully study our opponents."

Major Ikeda asked with a serious face, "Sir, how do we send a telegram to Linfen City!"

"Map, immediately expand the map of Linfen and surrounding counties. If possible, we will also give a new situation to the new group that is laying out in Linfen!"

After hesitating for nearly 5 minutes comparing maps and telegrams, a smile finally appeared on Kawaguchi's serious face.

Then he stared at Ikeda and ordered: "Call Linfen drafting back!"

"Give up the new regiment to attack all the villages and towns in the county, and all the garrison will gather in the county to defend and train!"

Major Ikeda immediately reminded: "Then when we raid the Xinyi Regiment's base in the future, the Xinyi Regiment's combat area will not be larger, and the room for maneuver will also become larger!"

"Also, the Eighth Route Army's ability to expand its troops is very strong, which has been emphasized more than once in the notification of the Front Army Command."

"Give all the villages and towns in the four counties to the new regiment at one time. With their strength to expand the army, they will definitely be able to expand the army by more than twice in a short period of time!"

Kawaguchi shook his head and replied: "No, what you see are superficial phenomena!"

"To expand the army, it is not only necessary to have troops, but also a large number of veterans and equipment!"

"All the equipment of the Eighth Route Army comes from seizures. As long as we don't fight against them, they won't be able to seize weapons and equipment from us. Without weapons and equipment, how can they expand their troops!"

"As for the veterans! If they recruit veterans from the main force to expand their troops, then their main force will definitely replenish a large number of recruits. At that time, even if there are more troops, the combat effectiveness will be greatly reduced!"

"So, I am not worried about the expansion of the Eighth Route Army's troops. Because I will not give them time to train troops, nor will I give them the opportunity to seize equipment and ammunition from the imperial army!"

"In this case, even if the Xinyi Regiment's strength in Linfen increases to 1, I won't be afraid."

As soon as Ikeda Shaozuo's eyes lit up, he complimented: "Sir, you are wise, if the troops are expanded blindly, the troops that will be pulled out in the end will definitely be mobs!"

Kawaguchi nodded and continued to analyze: "As for what you said just now, the room for maneuver on the battlefield has become larger, this is indeed a problem!"

"However, for the imperial army, it is not without any benefits. The base area has become larger, and the limited forces of the new regiment must be more dispersed, which is beneficial for us to defeat them one by one, and use the best fighting style of the new regiment to attack them in turn. !"

"Also, don't forget that the county towns in these places are still firmly in our hands."

"Once the encirclement and suppression campaign against the Xinyi Regiment's base area begins, these county towns can not only be used as our offensive logistics supply base, but also our outposts! The garrisons in the county towns can be used as our secret troops to directly attack the Xinyi Regiment at any time. behind, and caught the Eighth Route Army by surprise!"

"Also, as long as these county towns are still in our hands, our intelligence network can expand around the county towns and keep track of every move of the Eighth Route Army's base areas at any time!"

"So, instead of letting the garrisons in the four counties be consumed in the defense, it is better to take the initiative to abandon the villages and towns outside the city, ① the county as a stronghold, and stick to it for help."

"In this way, the troops can be preserved, and the Eighth Route Army can be dispersed, so that the Eighth Route Army can lose the opportunity to seize our equipment through combat."

"More importantly, as long as the county is still in our hands, these places have not been lost. The imperial army can rely on these counties to complete many self-strategic concepts and encircle and wipe out the main force of the new regiment."

"Immediately send a telegram to Linfen City, and send it according to the content just now! Tell the chief of staff of Linfen City, I will rush there as soon as possible. During this time, try to avoid exchanging fire with the Eighth Route Army Xinyi Regiment, as long as the situation in Linfen does not deteriorate. Already!"

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