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Chapter 872 It is at stake!

Chapter 875 is at stake!
Peiping.

The heavily guarded Iron Lion Alley.

North China Front Army Command.

"Your Excellency the General."

"I just received a telegram from the First Army Headquarters. Last night, the First Army organized a response attack on the surrounded Locust Army, but it was ambushed by the Eighth Route Army and the response attack failed."

"Both the locust troops that responded to the attack and were surrounded suffered heavy losses."

"Commander of the First Army, Lieutenant General Iwamatsu, once again requests tactical guidance!"

Okamura Neiji had just finished breakfast and walked into the operations hall. Yusue Seizan quickly walked in and reported to Okamura Neiji.

"Yoshio Iwamatsu is a loser..."

Hearing this, Okamura Neji frowned:
"Who asked him to order a breakout and send troops to meet the surrounded locust army?"

The Eighth Route Army just completed the encirclement yesterday. Are they prepared?

The Eighth Route Army spent so much effort to finally complete the encirclement. Will they watch the Locust Army break through?

Okamura Neji feels that Iwamatsu Yoshio's tactical command ability is really impressive.

However, Okamura Neiji initially promoted Iwamatsu Yoshio to the position of commander of the First Army.

In fact, it is not the tactical command ability of Yoshio Iwamatsu that is valued.

Instead, he valued Yoshio Iwamatsu as a China expert and had some friendship with Yan Xishan in his early years, so Okamura promoted Yoshio Iwamatsu to be the commander of the First Army. His main task was to lure Yan Xishan to surrender.

However, as the situation changed, not only the task of luring Yan Xishan to surrender was not completed, but the First Army was also completely defeated in the hands of Yoshio Iwamatsu.

But Okamura Neji was helpless and had no choice at all.

Because after he withdrew Yoshio Iwamatsu, Teichi Yoshimoto, who was sent to serve as the commander of the First Army, was shot dead by an Eighth Route Army plane.

It can be said.

Who serves as the commander of the First Army is not up to him, Okamura Neiji, nor is it up to the base camp Tojo Hideji and Tian Locust.

Li Yunlong in Shanxi has the final say.

Okamura Neji seriously suspected that it was because Yoshio Iwamatsu was too useless that Li Yunlong chose to kill Yoshimoto Sadichi instead of Yoshio Iwamatsu.

after all.

The time Yoshimoto Sadichi took up the post as commander of the First Army was a multiple-choice question for Li Yunlong.

Li Yunlong can kill Yoshimoto Sadichi or Iwamatsu Yoshio.

Yoshio Iwamatsu is a waste!

Cursing heavily in his heart, Okamura Neiji was a Japanese general after all. He quickly regained his composure and asked, "How is the situation on other battlefields?"

Yoshio Iwamatsu was no longer a waste, so Okamura did not dwell on this matter.

"Last night, the Eighth Route Army that attacked Yangquan and Shouyang stopped attacking. It should be waiting for bombers to carry ground-penetrating bombs to support them during the day."

Youmo Jingsan replied:
"Last night, the locust army surrounded by Niangzi Pass organized a breakout attack, but it failed. The Eighth Route Army's firepower in the Central Hebei Military Region was greatly enhanced than before, and it occupied an advantageous position."

Hearing this, Okamura Neji frowned even deeper.

The situation on every battlefield is very bad!
Before yesterday, the Locust Army and the Eighth Route Army were still in a [-]-[-] split.

But since yesterday, the balance of victory has tilted towards the Eighth Route Army.

At this moment, communications staff officer Haruo Kitani walked in quickly with a telegram in his hand.

"General."

"The commander of the First Army, Lieutenant General Iwamatsu, sent a telegram requesting tactical guidance!"

Haruo Kitani gave a military salute and then bowed his head to Neji Okamura to report.

"This waste..."

Okamura Neiji took the telegram and read it, his eyes slightly condensed.

On the telegram, it was Iwamatsu Yoshio's request for a breakout. Once Crouching Tiger Mountain and Tianlong Mountain were also captured by the Eighth Route Army, Taiyuan would become an isolated city, and it would be difficult to reach the sky if it wanted to break out of the encirclement.

While Crouching Tiger Mountain and Tianlong Mountain are not captured by the Eighth Route Army, everything is still too late.

Early in the morning, there was a quarrel at the First Army headquarters, and the headquarters was divided into three factions.

The main escape faction, headed by Yamamoto Kazuki, believed that Taiyuan could no longer be defended and left Qingshan without worrying about having no firewood, so that they could fight back later.

The other faction is the main war faction headed by Chief of Staff Hanatani Masaru. He believes that tunnel tactics and street fighting are excellent battlefields for fighting the Eighth Route Army.

Even if all the Locust Army soldiers are killed, the Eighth Route Army will still have to shed a layer of skin.

Moreover, once the Japanese army leaves Taiyuan and the tunnel positions, it will definitely not be a match for the Eighth Route Army in a field battle and will be wiped out faster.

The last faction, the silent faction headed by Masao Miyazaki, kept silent, whether they were fighting or running away.

Iwamatsu Yoshio wanted to run away, but he didn't dare to run away without permission.

then.

Lieutenant General Yoshio Iwamatsu sent a telegram to Neji Okamura requesting tactical guidance.

He handed over the decision-making power to his immediate superior, General Okamura Neiji, commander of the North China Front.

After reading the telegram, Okamura Neiji handed it to Arisu Seizo, and suddenly fell into deep thought.

After Arisu Seizan read the telegram, Okamura Neji asked: "Arimatsu-kun, what do you think of Lieutenant General Iwamatsu's telegram requesting tactical guidance?"

"Your Excellency!"

Youmo Jingsan first showed his eyes in thought, organized his words, and then said:
"My thoughts are the same as Lieutenant General Yansong's. The war situation has developed to this point. Under the fierce offensive of the Eighth Route Army, Taiyuan will definitely not be able to defend!"

Okamura Neji nodded. In fact, from the beginning, Okamura knew that Taiyuan could not be defended.However, Okamura did not directly order a retreat, but was prepared to frustrate the Eighth Route Army before ordering a retreat.

After all, if the 10 locust army gave up a territory as large as Shanxi without a fight, Okacun would not be able to explain to the base camp.

After the Japanese army used tunnels and reverse slope tactics to block the Eighth Route Army's attack, Okamura Neji even saw a glimmer of the possibility of a comeback.

But unexpectedly, the Eighth Route Army used ground-penetrating bombs, causing the situation to take a turn for the worse.

and.

The Japanese troops who attacked Niangziguan were also heavily surrounded by the Eighth Route Army and were in danger.

"What do you mean?" Okamura Neiji said solemnly, "Do you also agree with the retreat of the locust army in Taiyuan?"

"Yes, Your Excellency, General!" You Mojing said three times, "It will take some time for the main force of the Eighth Route Army to eat up the surrounded Locust Army. This period of time is enough for the Locust Army in Taiyuan to travel 100 kilometers away."

"In addition, we can also order an army of locusts to defend Taiyuan and fight street battles with the Eighth Route Army."

"In this way, we can not only preserve the elite strength of the Locust Army, but also be able to explain to His Majesty Tian Locust and the Prime Minister."

"Our North China Front did not retreat without a fight, but after fighting, we found that we could not defeat it and then moved in."

"What you say makes sense!" Okamura Neiji nodded. He really didn't want to see Shanxi's 10 elite locust troops wiped out by the Eighth Route Army.

Once all the 10 elite locust troops were wiped out by the Eighth Route Army.

The strength of the North China Front was at least reduced by half.

Moreover, the Fifth Division is the meat and potatoes of the base camp. If the Fifth Division is completely wiped out in Taiyuan, Okamura Neji will not be able to explain to the Locusts and the Prime Minister.

Being recalled to the country to serve as a reserve officer is a minor offense.

After a pause, Okamura Neji asked: "With Sue-kun, how many troops do you think is appropriate to keep in Taiyuan?"

"I think one mixed brigade is enough." Youmo Jingsan said, "I think the third mixed brigade is very suitable."

The original mixed 3rd brigade was wiped out by the new group.

The current mixed 3rd Brigade is the remnants of the Yamada Regiment, the 14th Brigade and the 18th Brigade directly under the First Army, pieced together and reorganized.

"but…"

Okamura Neji suddenly hesitated:

"I heard that the commander of the 3rd Mixed Brigade, Major General Kazuki Yamamoto, is quite capable. He graduated from the Imperial Army University and the Munich Military Academy in Germany. He is an expert in special operations."

All Japanese troops remaining in Taiyuan will definitely be killed.

Yamamoto had some abilities, and Okamura began to love talents. He felt that it was a pity that Yamamoto died in Taiyuan like this.

Youmo Jingsan smiled slightly: "Your Excellency, this is simple!"

"We only need to change the positions of Major General Masao Miyazaki and Major General Kazuki Yamamoto, the deputy chief of staff of the First Army."

"Major General Masao Miyazaki was originally the brigade commander of the mixed 3rd Brigade."

"This person was dismissed from his post due to the defeat in the Taiyuan Battle last year. Miyazaki Masao was transferred to the First Army Headquarters as the Deputy Chief of Staff."

"Yo Xi!"

Okamura Neji nodded: "Then let's do it this way. Let Yamamoto Kazuki serve as the deputy chief of staff of the First Army, let Miyazaki Masao serve as the commander of the 3rd mixed brigade, and stick to Taiyuan. The remaining troops will move along the Shota Railway. Ji Province!”

"Hi!"

Yusue Seizo suddenly lowered his head.

Just when Yumo Seizan was drafting a telegram to the First Army Headquarters.

Communications staff officer Haruo Kitani walked in quickly with a telegram in his hand.

"Report to the general, Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Tanabe requests tactical guidance!"

"Read it!" Okamura Neji frowned slightly, his eyes dark.

In addition to tactical guidance, or tactical guidance, isn't there any good news from the front line?
"Hi!"

Kitani Haruo picked up the telegram and read:
"This morning, the Eighth Route Army at Niangziguan received a large amount of airdropped supplies. The Eighth Route Army used more than 700 artillery pieces to bombard the locust army!"

"Requesting tactical guidance, Lieutenant General Tanabe Moritake, Chief of Staff of the North China Front, His Majesty Tian Locust is on board, and the Japanese Locust Army is on board!"

Last night, Li Yunlong ordered the telegraph soldiers to send a telegram to Boss Chen, requesting an airdrop of supplies.

Boss Chen prepared overnight, and early in the morning, the Eighth Route Army surrounding the Japanese at Niangziguan received an airdrop of supplies.

Most of the airdropped supplies this time were artillery shells of various calibers.

According to Kong Jie's request, the Independent Regiment and the fraternal troops of the Central Hebei Military Region must fire at least 15 artillery shells at the Japanese in the encirclement every day.

The general offensive was launched three days later.

Moreover, the airdrop supplies were dropped and received in front of the Japs. The Japs could only watch helplessly as the Eighth Route Army received the airdrops and were helpless.

The Japanese artillery fired at the airdrop area, but was quickly suppressed by the Eighth Route Army's artillery fire, and had to move the artillery position as soon as possible.

After at least 50 artillery shells are dropped on the heads of the Japanese, the soldiers of the Independence Regiment and the fraternal units of the Central Hebei Military Region can rush forward to collect corn.

Okamura Neiji's expression suddenly changed. The Eighth Route Army could always receive airdrop supplies, but the Locust Army's ammunition and food were constantly being consumed.

What's even worse is that the Eighth Route Army's artillery firepower can cover the entire area surrounded by the Locust Army.

Coupled with the Eighth Route Army's unlimited ammunition, the 21st Division and the 27th Division are still far away from Niangzi Pass.

It seems that the surrounded locust army is in danger!

Okamura Neiji looked at Kiya Haruo with a solemn expression: "Contact the Kwantung Army headquarters immediately and ask about the preparations of the paratrooper brigade!"

"Hi!"

Kugu Haruo suddenly lowered his head.

(End of this chapter)