Anti-Japanese War: I have a million soldiers and you call me a division commander?

Here, the 1st Independent Division seemed calm on the surface, but was secretly making preparations.

On the other side, the North China Front Army was making more and more noise.

A week passed unknowingly, and after several months of training, the 100,000 newly formed Imperial Army troops were basically formed.

After the reorganization was completed, in order to better command and control the Imperial Army troops, a number of Japanese advisers were also deployed to these Imperial Army troops.

"Commander, the Japanese and puppet troops are making unusual movements!"

Chief of Staff Wang Tiezhu hurriedly found Chu Feng and reported: "The two divisions of the Kwantung Army have joined the Mongolian Army and are now stationed in Zhangjiakou, Xuanhua, and Zhulu."

While speaking, Wang Tiezhu stood in front of the battle map and pointed at the place names he mentioned with his baton.

"As for the Mongolian troops, the 26th Division, as well as two cavalry divisions and one infantry division of the puppet Mongolian army have completed their assembly and are approaching our frontline positions."

"Set up camp 20 kilometers away from our frontline position."

At this point, Wang Tiezhu's baton returned to Shanxi Province and said, "From the North China Front Army, 4 puppet troops and two mixed brigades have entered Shanxi Province via the Zhengtai Railway."

"A combined brigade of the First Army, totaling 70,000 Japanese and puppet troops, has already marched north to Xinzhou and stationed in Yuanping."

"In North China, the remaining 7 Japanese and puppet troops, along with three divisions, totaling 11 Japanese and puppet troops, will be divided into three groups."

"The 39th Division, a standing army unit, along with two puppet army divisions, totaling 50,000 men, is stationed in the Fangshan and Liangxiang areas, about 15 kilometers from our eastward column's forward position in Zhuozhou."

“The remaining two three-unit divisions and four puppet army divisions, one is stationed in the counties of eastern Hebei, and the other is in the Baofu area.”

"The number of Japanese and puppet troops in these two places is around 37,000 to 38,000."

At this point, Wang Tiezhu pulled out a telegram from the Eighth Route Army and said, "We received a telegram from the Eighth Route Army. Their intelligence personnel have discovered large numbers of Japanese air forces in Shimen, Xinxiang, Yuncheng, and Jinshi."

"Especially in Jinshi, we have also spotted the Japanese naval fleet, including the aircraft carriers Longxiang and Fengxiang."

Wang Tiezhu paused, searched through the telegram, and said, "Oh, right, the Eighth Route Army told us that their intelligence personnel in the Magic City discovered the Japanese aircraft carrier Soryu, which was just commissioned on December 29th of last year, and the Kaga."

"The Eighth Route Army told us that the Soryu and Kaga aircraft carriers disappeared after appearing once three days ago. They suspect that these two aircraft carriers are also heading north."

Wang Tiezhu's report wasn't over yet. He found another telegram and said, "There's another one from the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army in the Second War Zone. Their intelligence personnel in Taiyuan discovered that the Japanese had built a makeshift airport."

"At the same time, the Second War Zone Northern Route Army Command also sent a telegram stating that a temporary airport had been built in Guisui City."

Having said that, Wang Tiezhu has finished reporting the intelligence.

"Good guy!"

Chu Feng listened to Wang Tiezhu's words and looked at the markings made by the combat staff on the battle map. He couldn't help but exclaim in admiration: "The Japanese are really coming with great force this time."

"They built one temporary airport after another. They suffered losses in the battle with us and learned that they should not put all their eggs in one basket."

At this point, Chu Feng pointed towards Jinshi and Bohai, China's inland sea, and said, "Send a telegram to the 1st Air Brigade and ask them to send a plane to search here."

"The Japanese aircraft carriers should not be underestimated. The first two aircraft carriers are not so easy to deal with. The combined carrier-based aircraft of the two aircraft carriers are only 63 fighters."

"The Canglong, on the other hand, is a medium-sized aircraft carrier with a displacement of 15,900 tons and over 70 carrier-based aircraft."

"The Kaga is our 'old friend' and can carry up to 90 aircraft on board."

"I strongly suspect that the Japanese knew that the land-based airports were likely to be attacked by our aircraft, so they chose to take off from aircraft carriers."

"With four aircraft carriers deployed to the battlefield, they can take off and land over 200 fighter jets. Furthermore, we are in the vast ocean, so we have no way to better capture and locate them."

"So we told the 1st Air Brigade to search as much as possible, not only in the Bohai Sea, but also in the Yellow Sea."

"Of course, it would be best if we can find it, but it's okay if we can't."

Having said that, Chu Feng looked at the Second War Zone, the Northern Route Army, and the temporary airports mentioned by the Eighth Route Army, as well as the airports where planes were parked.

"These temporary airports are likely smokescreens used by the Japanese. We can't do anything about it, but we can ask the Second War Zone and the Eighth Route Army to help."

"Send a telegram to Deputy Commander Wei, asking him to also keep an eye on the Japanese airfields around Zhongtiao Mountain."

Chu Feng's expression rarely became serious. For him, no matter how many Japanese and puppet troops there were on land, he would not be afraid.

But the air force is different. The Japanese are now making it clear that they want to play dirty.

In the era without radar warning, it was extremely easy for airplanes to launch surprise attacks, and it was impossible to defend against them.

This is also the reason why Chu Feng wanted to wipe out the Japanese air force at the beginning of the battle.

On the one hand, they want to completely control the air superiority, and on the other hand, if there are any fish that slip through the net, it will bring some security risks.

"Yes, Commander!"

Wang Tiezhu responded and nodded vigorously to show that he understood.

"Send a telegram to Dayong and ask him to come back overnight!"

Chu Feng looked at the battle map, thought for a moment, and said, "At the same time, notify the brigade commanders of each brigade and ask them to hand over their work and come to the division headquarters for a meeting tomorrow afternoon."

Chu Feng looked at Wang Tiezhu and asked, "How is your General Staff Office preparing? Have you formulated a battle plan?"

Hearing Chu Feng's question, Wang Tiezhu nodded hurriedly and said, "Division Commander, our General Staff has formulated three combat plans."

"Row!"

Chu Feng nodded in satisfaction and said, "After Dayong comes back, we will discuss it together. When the brigade commanders arrive tomorrow, we can start arranging the troops for preparation. The Japanese have started to attack, and we must also respond."

"Yes, Commander!"

Upon hearing this, Chief of Staff Wang Tiezhu responded loudly, then saluted and hurried away.

Chu Feng ignored Wang Tiezhu's departure and looked at the battle map. His eyes moved between Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea.

"aircraft carrier?"

"It's a threat, but it's also an opportunity."

"If the Japanese really put half of their planes on four aircraft carriers, then I will try to see if I can destroy one or two of them."

"We haven't fought the Japanese navy yet. If we can achieve victory, will the system rewards also tend to favor the navy?"

"If I could be rewarded with a few warships, I could develop my navy after this battle is over."

"A strong navy represents a strong national defense and a strong country."

"Sea, land, and air, none of them can be missing, every one of them must be there."