Anti-Japanese War: Plunder the devils to create a super army

"At present, the Japanese troops in the Liuzhuang border area are all in the form of small strongholds, which are basically not difficult to deal with."

Zhang Dabiao stepped forward and looked at the map and said.

"Moreover, the Japanese troops stationed there are basically Class B combat units, and there are even a large number of puppet troops. It can be said that it will not be a problem to conquer them."

After listening to what they said, Liu Yang actually felt a little disdainful.

That was a Japanese division, and they were fighting as a regimental-level combat unit...

"Are you sure you can do this?"

Liu Yang looked at them and asked again, still feeling a little uncertain.

"Don't worry! We came here specifically to kill the Japs. If we didn't have the ability, we wouldn't be here!"

Seeing Zhang Dabiao's confident look, Liu Yang could only believe it temporarily.

However... thinking back on their previous battles, it might not be impossible that this unit really has such powerful capabilities.

"alright."

Liu Yang just responded lightly, both believing and not quite believing it.

Li Yunlong also saw what he was thinking, lit a cigarette, put it in his mouth and took a few puffs.

"Right now, our main task is to clear out the surrounding Japanese strongholds, pave the way for the main force, and also prepare for the attack on Ji City. So we'll take care of all these matters. You just need to provide some information. The rest... is unnecessary."

Liu Yang nodded after hearing this.

"Okay, just tell me what you need, and I'll do my best to help you."

After saying that, the other party left.

"Hehe, it seems this kid doesn't believe us."

Li Yunlong turned his head and looked at Zhang Dabiao and said.

"Captain, I understand. They've been working behind enemy lines for such a long time, and their lives have been very difficult. They don't understand how we've developed outside."

After hearing what Zhang Dabiao said, Li Yunlong frowned and nodded.

"Well, the most important thing now is to clear out the surrounding Japanese troops. Let's hurry up and let the facts speak for us."

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After receiving the order, the independent regiment dispersed quickly like an arrow from a bow and rushed towards the Japanese stronghold whose specific location had already been discovered.

Most of the soldiers in these Japanese strongholds were still immersed in a leisurely atmosphere, completely unaware that a disaster was about to strike.

Suddenly, a deafening burst of artillery fire pierced the sky, followed by dense rain of gunfire, like a surging torrent, instantly submerging the unsuspecting Japanese strongholds.

In an instant, flames shot up into the sky and smoke filled the air, completely shattering the originally peaceful and tranquil scene.

In the blink of an eye, the brave and fearless Eighth Route Army soldiers rushed forward like tigers descending from the mountains.

Some Japanese soldiers had not even reacted to what was happening before they heard a loud bang beside them. It turned out that a powerful artillery shell landed right at their feet.

As the thrilling explosion sounded, these poor guys died before they could even make a groan.

In just one day, the independent regiment destroyed a large number of Japanese strongholds in the northwest of Shandong Province with great force.

This series of fierce and swift offensives instantly paralyzed the Japanese headquarters' monitoring of the northwest region, and completely lost the ability to control the situation in the region.

At the same time, the troops sent by Tanaka Kazuo to carry out reconnaissance missions also suffered a series of misfortunes. No one was spared and the entire army was wiped out, without even a single survivor.

When the news reached the Japanese military headquarters in Shandong Province, the entire command post suddenly fell silent. Everyone looked at each other, their fear evident in their expressions.

When Tanaka Kazuo heard the news, he was furious. His originally calm face became distorted and hideous because of extreme anger.

His eyes were wide open with anger, and he kept roaring, "Bakayalu! What the hell are you doing, you bunch of idiots?

How could such a crucial piece of intelligence lead to such a major error? This... why on earth is this happening?!"

After saying this, he could no longer suppress the anger in his heart. He swung his arm violently and threw the pile of documents on the table at the group of silent subordinates in front of him.

The Eighth Route Army almost wiped out all the Japanese strongholds in the northwest of Shandong Province, but this only took one day.

Tanaka Kazuo really couldn't understand why the combat effectiveness of these Eighth Route Army soldiers was so strong.

Although this Eighth Route Army unit was developed from North China, but... so many strongholds were wiped out in one day!

"One day..."

Kazuo Tanaka covered his head tightly with his hands, an expression of disbelief on his face. At this moment, he could not accept what was happening before his eyes.

At this moment, the chief of staff stepped forward hurriedly and suggested in an urgent tone.

"General, in my opinion, we should immediately concentrate all our forces to launch an encirclement and suppression operation against them. We must annihilate this Eighth Route Army unit right here!"

However, faced with the chief of staff's suggestion, Tanaka Kazuo waved his hand without hesitation to express his refusal.

He took a deep breath, trying hard to control the surging emotions in his heart and forced himself to calm down as soon as possible.

After a brief pause, Tanaka Kazuo suddenly raised his head as if he remembered something important, and walked straight towards the military map hanging on the wall with big strides.

Standing in front of the map, he narrowed his eyes slightly and began to carefully examine the various information and terrain signs marked on it.

He murmured to himself: "Let me take a good look..."

At the same time, his eyes moved back and forth on the map like lightning, and his brain was working rapidly, constantly thinking and analyzing the possible combat strategies and true intentions of the Eighth Route Army.

Time passed minute by minute, and after in-depth and meticulous research, Tanaka Kazuo finally made a discovery.

His eyes lit up, the corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile, and he muttered to himself.

"So that's how it is. There's actually a gap here! How interesting! It seems the real target of this gang of Eighth Route Army soldiers is indeed Ji City!"

When Tanaka Kazuo blurted out these words, an uproar suddenly broke out in the originally quiet conference room.

Many officers present were all shocked and turned their puzzled eyes to Tanaka Kazuo.

One of the officers, unable to contain his curiosity and worry, hurriedly asked, "General, what exactly did you just say? Are these Eighth Route Army soldiers really planning to take the risk and attack Ji City?!"

Faced with the shocked expressions on his subordinates' faces, Tanaka Kazuo just glanced at them coldly, then let out a chuckle full of disdain.

"With such an obvious gap, they will have a large force following behind them, so it seems that they have only one target, and that is Ji City."

After hearing Tanaka Kazuo's explanation, everyone suddenly understood the real intention of Wang Lin and the others.

"If you want to make peace, what should we do?" the chief of staff stepped forward and asked.

"We currently don't have enough troops to deploy. If we want to annihilate them, we must transfer the 69th Division from the Jiaodong area and concentrate our firepower to annihilate this group of Eighth Route Army troops!"

Tanaka Kazuo looked at the battle map in front of him, and a smug smile gradually appeared on his face.

It seemed as if this war of annihilation could unfold perfectly according to his plan and finally achieve the goal successfully.

"At present, De City and Liao City are particularly important. They are the springboards for the Eighth Route Army to attack Ji City. As for which one they will attack, it is still unknown."

"General, they are just a reinforcement regiment. Are they capable of attacking the city?"

When the chief of staff heard this, he frowned and asked the other party.

"We must be careful in everything we do. From the looks of it, their combat capabilities are no less than a division-level unit, and may even exceed it."

"Besides, there's a large contingent of the Eighth Route Army behind them. We don't have the troops we have to return to defend them in time. We can only temporarily estimate their combat intentions before making a decision."

After hearing this, everyone fell silent.

After all, everyone knew that this battle would be more brutal than anything they had experienced before.

"Immediately dispatch the 69th Division from Jiaodong for reinforcements. They must arrive within two days!"

"Yes!"

After giving the order, Tanaka Kazuo breathed a sigh of relief, but the tension in his heart did not dissipate much.

After all, this battle is full of variables and unknowns. Even though he is a veteran, he dare not say that he is absolutely sure of victory.

The situation at the moment is quite unfavorable for them. The enemy is hiding in the dark, like a poisonous snake hidden in the darkness, and may launch a fatal attack at any time.

They themselves are exposed to the bright sunlight, and their every move may be detected and exploited by the enemy.

However, despite the grim situation, Tanaka Kazuo knew that he could not retreat, and only by moving forward courageously could he have a chance of survival.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the battlefield, news of victory continued to pour in. After a fierce battle, the brave and fearless Independent Regiment had successfully cleared out almost all of the Japanese strongholds in northwest Shandong.

Now, they only need to wait for the main force of the special operations brigade to enter the province as soon as possible so that they can officially start the full-scale combat.

Inside the command post, Wang Lin was concentrating on monitoring the entire battle situation through advanced drones.

The screen clearly showed the enemy and our own troop deployments, as well as the specific distribution of Japanese troops in various towns.

Wang Lin couldn't help but ponder as he watched the real-time intelligence. He was surprised that Ji City, a strategically important city, had such weak defenses—only a single division was stationed there.

Moreover, in the surrounding areas, there are only three brigade-level combat units stationed in De City, Liao City and Tai City respectively.

After comprehensively analyzing the current situation, Wang Lin gradually had an idea in his mind.

With Jinan City as the core, these surrounding cities seem to be within easy reach.

As long as we skillfully utilize tactics and strategies and give full play to our own advantages, it is entirely possible to capture these cities in less than three days!

As for the springboard originally planned to attack Ji City, it now seems unnecessary.

With the existing forces and deployment, launching a direct offensive might be a good option. Thinking of this, Wang Lin's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile.