The system sent me to fight

This made the old devil Matsui Iwane very depressed and a little helpless at the same time.

After taking a deep breath, Matsui Iwane gritted his back teeth and said slowly, "Since the Battle of Shanghai, the Imperial Army has been fighting bloody battles for nearly four months. But the losses of the various ministries cannot be ignored!

Especially the 3rd, 6th, and 16th Divisions of the Imperial Army.

Although they have been replenished, their combat effectiveness is no longer as good as before.

The time and mobile forces left for us are running out.

Therefore, we must win this battle as soon as possible before the stamina of each department is exhausted!

Otherwise, the more it drags on, it will only be more detrimental to the imperial army! "

After thinking for a moment, Tsukata Gong said: "Your Excellency, the China Army now has Yang Jing to provide tactical guidance. This man is full of tricks, and he never plays cards according to common sense in the formation of troops.

Coupled with the repeated defeat of the imperial army, the morale of the Chinese army will inevitably increase, and the combat effectiveness will also be greatly improved.

If we want to break through the defense line of the Chinese army from the front, and then occupy Nanjing, we don't know how many lives and blood of the imperial warriors will be paid!

This kind of reckless struggle consumes too much troops, weapons and ammunition, and even national power.

Even if we were able to defeat the Chinese army in the end and occupy their capital Nanjing, the price paid by the imperial army would probably be far beyond our tolerance.

Therefore, it is the best strategy for us to win by surprise! "

"Oh? So, Tsukada-kun already has a plan?" Matsui Iwane suddenly regained his energy.

"Your Excellency, Commander, in fact, it was a very good strategic plan for the Guoqi detachment to go to Yangzhou before, but it is a pity that it was plotted by this hateful guy, Yang Jing, which led to failure!

Now, with the Huben Regiment guarding Yangzhou, it is no longer possible for us to think of taking the Jiangbei route and threatening the back of the Chinese garrison.

However, we can go the other way! "

As he spoke, Tsukada pointed to the map and said: "After the 18th Division of the Imperial Army captured Huzhou, it is now in the area of ​​Guangde and Langxi.

Why don't we order the 18th Division to enter Xuancheng, and then attack Wuhu, and then go down the Yangtze River waterway and go straight to the back of the Chinese garrison.

As long as the 18th Division appears in the Pukou area of ​​Nanjing, there is no need to even do anything, and the Chinese garrison will definitely be shaken across the board.

At that time, the frontal offensive troops of the imperial army will be able to defeat them in a devastating manner and gather them in Nanjing! "

"Yo Xi!"

After Matsui Iwane looked at the map and thought for a while, he finally nodded his head deeply.

"Your Excellency, Commander, Your Excellency Chief of Staff! It's definitely not appropriate for a lowly post to do this! Yang Jing is insidious and cunning, and he will use almost any means to achieve his goals.

To deal with such an opponent, we must speculate on him with a vicious mind!

Since he destroyed the Kunisaki detachment's outflanking plan, he would definitely guard against the imperial army's move.

Therefore, if there is no accident, the Chinese army will definitely strengthen defenses in Xuancheng and Wuhu to ensure the safety of their defense line. "

Matsui Iwane heard the words and looked towards him, and Chief of Staff Tsukada Makoto immediately introduced: "Your Excellency, this is the senior staff officer of the headquarters staff department, Nakamura Kazuki.

Mr. Nakamura once studied at the Military Academy in Berlin, Germany, where he studied special operations.

Two days ago, I was sent by the base camp to the headquarters of the front army to practice.

Speaking of Nakamura-kun, you may not be familiar with him, but you should have some impressions of Major Watanabe Takemasa who was sent by General Konzago Nakajima before, right?

At the beginning of the Battle of Kunshan, although the 16th Division of the Imperial Army was defeated by the China Huben Regiment.

However, after Major Watanabe Takemasa provided tactical guidance to the 19th Brigade of the Imperial Army Infantry, it caused a lot of trouble for the Huben Regiment.

Therefore, it can be seen that Shao Zuo Watanabe Takemasa is not simple.

And this Chief Nakamura is the senior brother of Major Takemasa Watanabe, and his combat command ability must be higher than that of Major Takezheng Watanabe. "

Matsui Iwane nodded slightly, raised his hand to Kazuki Nakamura and said, "Mr. Nakamura, tell me your solution."

"Hayi!" Kazuki Nakamura nodded respectfully, and then walked to a combat map of Nanjing and its surrounding areas not far away.

Pointing to a long river on the battle map, he turned his head to look at Matsui Iwane and Tsukada Kou and said, "Seniors, the way to be humble is actually very simple, that is, can you use the remaining transportation capacity to directly take the Yangtze River waterway, Transport a group of elite troops to the waters of the Nanjing River section.

It is best to land directly from Yanziji, seize Xiaguan Wharf, and attack Nanjing City!

If this plan succeeds, the Chinese garrison will be shaken across the board! "

Chapter 161 Surprise Attack by the Japanese Army, Crisis Comes (Ask for a Monthly Pass!)

As soon as Nakamura Kazuki finished speaking, Matsui Iwane and Tsukada Gong's eyes lit up, and they suddenly felt enlightened and awakened.

The two looked at each other, and both saw sinister smiles on each other's faces, and the previous frowns were instantly wiped away.

"Tukada-kun, do you think this plan is feasible?" Matsui Iwane actually had an idea in his heart, but he was still in a good mood to ask Tsukada Gong for advice.

After thinking for a while, Tsukada Gong analyzed seriously: "Your Excellency, I think this plan is feasible!

The Jiangyin Fortress has been breached by the imperial army, and the remnants of the Chinese navy have been wiped out, and the rest are nothing to worry about!

Today, the Yangtze River waterway can be said to be basically unimpeded!

Although the Zhenjiang Fortress is still in the hands of the Chinese army, the defenders need to deal with the onslaught of the 3rd and 102nd Divisions of the Imperial Army, and they are too busy to take care of themselves!

Coupled with the lack of naval power, the Chinese Army has been unable to guard the Yangtze River waterway!

With the transportation capacity of the Royal Navy, it is no problem to transport five or six thousand elite infantry at one time!

Moreover, according to the information provided by the special high class before, there are very few regular Chinese troops in the city.

Most importantly, once the imperial army was able to land from the Xiaguan pier, the naval guns could directly bombard Nanjing City to cover the attack of the imperial infantry!

It is conceivable that once that moment really comes, for the Chinese army, it will definitely be no less than a thunderbolt! "

Matsui Iwane nodded again and again: "Tukada-kun is right! However, there are a few points that need special attention.

First, this operation must be done with caution. In order to avoid revealing your whereabouts, you should act at night if you choose to act at night!

It would be even better if there was fog on the river!

In addition, naval fleet transport ships must be strictly careful when passing through the waters of Zhenjiang.At the same time, order the 3rd and 101st Divisions and other departments to intensify their attacks on Zhenjiang City and Zhenjiang Fortress from the land to cope with this surprise attack!

In addition, it is necessary to order the Special High School to mobilize their secret agents lurking in the city of Nanjing. After the launch of the surprise attack force landing campaign, immediately launch a surprise attack on the highest command of the Chinese Army. It is best to destroy or control the headquarters of the Chinese Army !

Even if you can't, you should try your best to arouse the defensive force of the Chinese army in Nanjing!

With such a two-pronged approach, the city of Nanjing can be broken! "

"Your Excellency, Commander, is wise!" Tsukada Gong, Nakamura Kazuki and others quickly praised and flattered them in unison.

Immediately afterwards, Nakamura Kazuki said again: "Your Excellency, Commander, I feel that before the surprise attack was launched.

We can also add another insurance. According to the proposal of the Chief of Staff just now, order the 18th Division to attack Xuancheng, Wuhu and other places from Guangde and Langxi.

At that time, even if the Chinese army is prepared in advance, they can still restrain their strength and attention, and ensure the success of the surprise attack! "

"Yoshi!" Matsui Iwane nodded his head deeply, and then said ambitiously: "Nakamura-kun, your proposal is very good!

So, let’s get started now!

As long as the city of Nanjing is taken by us, the main force of the Chinese Army on the frontal battlefield will collapse without a fight!

At that time, the victory will completely belong to my Great Japanese Imperial Army! "

Following the order of Matsui Iwane.

Kazuki Nakamura immediately left the headquarters of the Front Army and went straight to Zhenjiang in a military vehicle.

At the same time, the Japanese army drew a full-staffed infantry wing from the 101st Division that attacked Zhenjiang, plus 3000 marines.

A total of nearly 6000 people.

Prepare to be assisted by the Third Fleet of the Navy, and go up the Shuojiang River, the Yangtze River waterway, to attack Nanjing by surprise!

On the other side, the 18th Division of the Japanese Army headed by Ushishima Sadao, after receiving the order, has begun to integrate the team and prepare to launch an attack on Xuancheng.

Nanjing, Garrison Command.

After receiving successive news of victory from the front line.

Compared with Matsui Iwane and Tsukada Gong's gloomy and bleak days before, this place can be described as full of laughter and laughter.

Everyone, including Commander-in-Chief Tang Mengxiao, had all the gloom on their faces swept away.

Yu Liangzhen, the commander of the 74th Army, was full of praise for Yang Jing: "It's amazing! It's amazing! I didn't expect that Commander Yang's battle plan would be so easy to use. As soon as it was sacrificed, it achieved immediate and miraculous results!"

"Yes!"

Song Yinguo, Gui Shuzhen and others also nodded their heads.

Deputy Commander Luo Youqing said: "Now it seems that our previous tactics are indeed a bit rigid and outdated.

However, although the first battle has achieved miraculous results, we should not be too happy too early.

First of all, as far as the current battle is concerned, although our army has severely frustrated the spirit of the Japanese army, the casualties are more severe than the Japanese army.

Of course, compared to the Battle of Songhu, such a battle loss ratio is already very good!

In the next battle, the Japanese army will inevitably change, and we should also change relatively in advance.

In addition, I think it is necessary for us to electrify the Huben Regiment again, share the frontline battle situation and intelligence with Yang Jing, and ask him to continue to provide us with tactical guidance based on the changes of the Japanese army. "

"Hmm! What Officer Luo said makes sense!"

Everyone nodded.

At this time, a communications staff officer suddenly rushed in from the outside.

Seeing his haste, Tang Mengxiao's expression changed, and she asked, "What's the matter?"

The communication staff said: "Reporting sir, Xuancheng called, saying that they found a large number of Japanese main forces approaching Xuancheng from the Guangde and Langxi areas.

Request the commander to send reinforcements in advance! "

When Tang Mengxiao heard this, she admired Yang Jing even more.

"Do you know the specific number of the Japanese army?"

The communications staff replied: "It is unknown at the moment, but according to intelligence analysis, it should be the 18th Division of the Japanese Army that attacked Huzhou before."

Although the 18th Division of the Japanese Army is not one of the 17 standing divisions, it is also a special division of the [-]th system.

The so-called four-four system consists of two infantry brigades, four field infantry regiments, one division directly under the field artillery regiment, one division directly under the cavalry regiment, one division directly under the engineer regiment, and one division directly under the field artillery regiment. It is directly under the division formed by the supply unit.

Its organization is generally the same as that of the standing Type A division, and its combat effectiveness is not much different.

After basically confirming that it was the 18th Division of the Japanese Army that attacked Xuancheng, Tang Mengxiao said to the communication staff: "Tell the defenders of Xuancheng that the 66th Army is on its way! Order it to stick to the reinforcements no matter what." Hurry up!"

"Yes!"

After the communications staff saluted, he turned and left.

All frontline battlefields.

The Japanese army was not discouraged by the setback of the vanguard's attack, but instead launched a more violent attack on the defenders to avenge their shame.

At the same time, because of the tactical guidance provided by Yang Jing, the morale of the defenders was boosted after they discovered that the Japanese army was not invincible.

The brutal bloody battle kicked off.

However, because the Japanese army has air supremacy, coupled with the ground artillery force also has an absolute advantage.

Under the repeated bombardment of the Japanese low-altitude artillery fire, these new tactics were used for the first time, and the national army troops who were not proficient suddenly suffered a surge in casualties.

However, they fought to the death without retreating, or used new tactics to maximize their strengths and avoid their weaknesses.Especially under the guidance of Yang Jing, he knew how to make Molotov cocktails to deal with Japanese tanks and chariots.

As a result, it also caused great casualties to the Japanese offensive troops.

It must be worth mentioning that in the early days of the Anti-Japanese War, the courage of the officers and soldiers, whether it was the central army or the local troops, was no less than that of the Japanese army.

The reason for the defeat was nothing more than the suppression of the Japanese army's equipment, and the combat quality of the soldiers was much higher than that of the national army.

And the coordinated operations between the various arms of the Japanese army, such as infantry and tank coordination, infantry and artillery coordination, etc., are not beyond the reach of the national army.

Throughout the day, brutal bloody battles took place almost everywhere on the second line of defense of the garrison.

In order to compete for some important positions, both the enemy and us, even you come and go, and each launched several attacks.

Among them, many hand-to-hand bloody battles broke out!

Throughout the day, the Japanese fighter formations hardly stopped, constantly going back and forth between the airport and the frontline battlefield.

The aerial bombs and airborne machine gun bullets were poured fiercely on the defenders' positions.

Almost every minute, every second, someone is injured and someone dies.