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Chapter 41 Target, Port

The low clouds cover Shanghai tightly, and the sunlight no longer shows its sharpness after penetrating through an unknown thickness.After sailing out of the Suzhou Creek and entering the Huangpu River, a few small black-covered boats are so inconspicuous among the busy shipping on the wide water surface.

The war that lasted for several months did not affect the shipping on the Huangpu River too much, although at this time compared with before the war, it has been much depressed.However, in the huge concession, the representatives of the interests of European and American powers turned a blind eye to this. After all, this war in the Far East will make them a lot of money, and the various flags are enough to protect their safety.

The awning boat slowly moved along the south bank of the Huangpu River, and along the rushing river, slowly moved towards the pier. On this long voyage, Ma Chao also sat in the cabin thinking about the next action.

"Master, are we going to blow up the little devil's warship?" The knife suddenly spoke, breaking the silence in the small cabin.

"Huh? Are you calling me?" Hearing the sound of the knife, Ma Chao asked suspiciously.

"Yes, I'm calling you, young master." Knife looked at Ma Chao and said.

"Hehe, don't be so rude, just call me by my name," Ma Chao said.

"I can't do it, young master, the etiquette cannot be discarded! Before we came, Mr. Du had already opened the incense hall to accept disciples on behalf of the master Ma Yaozu. Normally, we should call you senior brother, but you didn't join the gang, so we just I can call you Young Master." Knife explained very seriously.

"Oh, so that's the case. It seems that I have to find time to visit Uncle Du. Well, then call me that, Dao Zi." Ma Chao first agreed to call him that after a moment of emotion.

Ma Chao really didn't expect that Daozi and others could be regarded as his direct descendants, ah, thanks to the system!I also thank Du Yuesheng for his attention!There are 36 people including Daozi, all of whom are orphans collected by Du Yuesheng. They are regarded as the future backbone of his power, and they are trained by visiting famous teachers.

Before changing the lobby, Daozi was the second in command in a gambling house under Du Yuesheng's name, first as a deterrent of force, and second as an escort for the interests that were to be conveyed to Du Yuesheng.

This time, all these people were handed over to Ma Chao. This kind of favor is really not small.Therefore, when he was free, he had to visit this cheap uncle in person, both public and private.Otherwise, among the members of the gang, Yu Zi would not be able to get away with his evaluation of being ignorant of superiority and superiority.Yu Gong, Dao Zi and others have contributed a lot in these few battles, and they have made great contributions. It is also appropriate to come to thank you.

"Then young master, are we going to blow up the little devil's warship?" Knife asked again after seeing that Ma Chao didn't speak.

"Well, it doesn't matter, it depends on whether we are lucky. If we are lucky, we can keep a few ships. If not, it's just useless work." Ma Chao said.

"Could it be that the little devil's warship won't arrive at the dock?" Knife asked suspiciously.

"Maybe." Ma Chao said not very confidently, leaning against the slightly shaking cabin.

Knife saw that Ma Chao had no intention of continuing to speak, so he stopped talking.

Ma Chao has been analyzing the current situation on the road. At this moment, the Japanese army is temporarily unable to attack, and it is a little difficult to protect themselves.After the highest command system was completely destroyed, the Japanese army has fallen into a state of fighting on its own.

Coupled with the destruction of heavy equipment such as heavy artillery, the absolute advantage of the ground will no longer exist.The weather at this moment can't meet the conditions for air force support.

And because it is an expedition of labor teachers, all the resources needed for combat need ships to move here from the Northeast and North China regions.

Therefore, the Japanese army is in a very embarrassing state at this moment, coupled with the absolute disadvantage in numbers, if it is not done well, the entire dispatched army may be ruined.

At this time, the life transportation line at sea is very important for the sending army.But the problem is that the Chinese naval forces were wiped out due to the leak of the "shipwreck tactics" plan.Therefore, there is no threat to the Japanese army on the waterway.

At this moment, if the Japanese army urgently transports heavy equipment from various places to Shanghai for replenishment, then this battle will continue.And the transportation time is no more than three to five days at most.

However, within three to five days, the possibility of annihilating 10,000+ Japanese troops is very small.Since they could not be wiped out, they could only be repelled, and the premise of repelling was that the Japanese army had run out of ammunition and food, and they would only retreat when they had no strength to continue fighting.

Otherwise, sticking to it for three to five days is not a problem for the Japanese army at all. Moreover, once the weather improves, it will not be a problem for them who have air supremacy.

The most important thing to accomplish this goal is to prevent or obstruct the Japanese army's shipping, and destroy the Japanese army's ability to continue fighting!
Well, since the lifeline of the Japanese army at sea cannot be cut off, the only thing left is to mess around at the pier.

"Daozi, are you familiar with the Japanese army's pier?" Thinking of this, Ma Chao suddenly turned to face Daozi and asked.

"I'm not very familiar with it, but we have a brother who is very familiar with it. When the little devil built the pier, he stayed there and built a warehouse." Knife pondered for a while and said.

"Well, it seems that Uncle Du is quite wary of little devils. I suspect that there should be a warehouse near the pier where the devils temporarily store their ammunition! So, after we arrive at the pier, let's go to this warehouse to see if it is right. The little devil’s munitions, and then come out to deploy mines! If possible, blow him up!” Ma Chao said.

"Okay, master." Knife is very clear that he is not the director of strategy, so he has no objection, just do what Ma Chao said.

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Japan, Tokyo, Ministry of Army Staff Headquarters.

Prince Zai In and Army Minister Gen Sugiyama are listening to the latest information on the battle situation.

"As of [-]:[-] noon China time, all the divisions of my dispatched army have withdrawn except for the third, sixth and ninth divisions stationed in the urban area of ​​SH. Enter the SH urban area around six o'clock."

"The field heavy artillery unit, the Fifth Brigade and the Sixth Brigade were raided in the early hours of this morning. All the artillery under their jurisdiction has been damaged and lost their combat capabilities. The heavy rattan detachment and the Kunisaki detachment are protecting the remaining soldiers of the heavy artillery brigade and are planning to retreat to Shanghai Ah added to the [-]st Heavy Artillery Brigade stationed in the Zhabei area, and it is expected to withdraw into the city at around [-] p.m. to join them."

"Received information from the Ministry of the Navy that the Navy's Third Fleet and Fourth Fleet, except for the aircraft carrier Ryujō and the escort missions of the Kinu and Yura cruisers, have all moved towards Shanghai Port. Arrive at the predetermined location around [-]:[-]. The information report is complete."

(End of this chapter)