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

"Nani?!!!"

Soon, the telegram came into the hands of the Japanese chief of staff. He looked at the telegram with a very uncomfortable expression.

More than two hours ago, he received the news that Ninghe County had fallen, and he was very glad that he did not rashly send troops to rescue.

He also issued orders again, asking the troops in each county to hold their ground and not to act rashly.

But now, a telegram from Tangshan County came and placed before the Japanese chief of staff, raising a question.

If the situation in Tangshan County becomes critical, will he rescue it?

If we don't rescue them, once Tangshan County is lost, it will be difficult to recapture Ninghe County, and the more than 100,000 troops in Jinshi will have no way to retreat.

But if they were rescued, the troops would be scattered everywhere. Even if they came out in full force, the largest group would only have more than 5,000 people, and the average would be 2,000 to 3,000 people.

If these people gathered together, he wouldn't be so troubled.

But because they were scattered, he was afraid that he would be defeated one by one by Chu Feng, and be fooled again, and lose the troops he already had.

"Send a telegram to the 27th Division!"

After much deliberation, the Japanese Chief of Staff decided to communicate with the 27th Division. If the situation was really critical and support was really needed, he must cooperate with the 27th Division.

The 27th Division was responsible for attacking Ninghe County, and they were responsible for attacking Tangshan.

If both sides exert their strength at the same time, maybe they can still fight, otherwise with his current military strength, he is simply going to die.

"Tell him that the troops I have are already stretched to the limit and I cannot send them out rashly. If I want to control the retreat route, he must send a large-scale force to launch an attack on Ninghe County first."

"Attract the attention of Chu Feng's troops, and then I will concentrate the limited forces at hand to support Tangshan County. As long as he can capture Ninghe County, I can also ensure that Tangshan County will not be lost."

At this point, the Japanese Chief of Staff paused slightly and continued, "Send another telegram to the Tangshan County garrison, asking them to hold their ground. At the same time, quickly find out the specific troop strength and firepower of Chu Feng's troops and report back."

"Send a telegram to the surrounding counties, instructing them to be on alert and ready for battle. Once the order arrives, do not hesitate and move out immediately."

"At the same time, recruit all the imperial citizens who can be recruited into the army, provide them with weapons and equipment, and strengthen their own strength."

After giving the order, the Japanese Chief of Staff leaned back in his chair tiredly, waved his hand, and said, "Go, send the telegram!"

"Hi Yi!"

The Japanese soldier responded and turned to send a telegram.

At the temporary command post on the defensive position outside Tsu City, the commander of the 27th Division received a telegram and his brows furrowed.

"How's the situation in Ninghe County?"

"Hasn't there been any news from the reinforcements yet?"

Hearing the division commander's question, a Japanese lieutenant colonel hurriedly said, "Reporting to the division commander, the troops we sent out for the second time have already come into contact with Chu Feng's troops and exchanged fire more than an hour ago."

"However, the enemy's resistance was very fierce. We didn't advance a single step and suffered considerable casualties."

"According to our people's reports, the Chinese who were responsible for stopping them numbered approximately 2,000 to 3,000 people, and their firepower was very strong."

As soon as the Japanese lieutenant colonel said this, the Japanese division commander's expression became even uglier.

He quickly came to the battle map and looked at Ninghe County behind him. His eyelids twitched.

If such a combat-capable force were stationed here all the time, and attacked me at a critical moment, I would definitely be caught off guard.

Regardless of retreating to the north or ensuring the safety of their rear, Ninghe County must be taken back.

"Order!"

After understanding the stakes, the Japanese division commander immediately said, "Order Major General Meichuan to take his brigade, add an infantry battalion to his corps, and one thousand Imperial Army troops, and quickly advance towards Ninghe County."

"Cooperate with our troops to drive out Chu Feng's troops from Ninghe County and defend Ninghe County."

The Meichuan Brigade, which retreated all the way from Dingxing County, suffered losses of more than 70%, or more than 6,000 people, and now has less than 2,000 people.

Adding an infantry battalion and a thousand Imperial Army soldiers, the total number is just over four thousand.

Combined with the four to five thousand people sent out in the first two waves, there are almost ten thousand people now. He thinks it will not be a big problem to capture Ninghe County, which is defended by more than two thousand people.

"Hi Yi!"

The Japanese lieutenant colonel responded and immediately turned around to give orders.

Watching the Japanese lieutenant colonel leave, the Japanese division commander became more and more uncertain. He had originally thought that he could have a fight with Chu Feng's troops in Jinshi.

As long as they hold on until reinforcements arrive, they will be victorious.

But now, the reinforcements are nowhere in sight, and the army is still struggling in the vast ocean of guerrilla warfare, mobile warfare, and sparrow warfare of the Eighth Route Army.

The troops in the Baofu area were completely wiped out.

The headquarters cannot be relied upon because all the troops have been sent here.

All of a sudden, he became the hope of the entire army. The commander of the 27th Division had thought about this situation many times, hoping that he could turn the tide and become the hope of the empire.

But when it really happened, he felt unprecedented pressure.

In particular, the Chu Feng troops on the opposite side were too cunning. Although they did not launch a main attack, they made several feint attacks throughout the night and launched artillery bombardments from time to time, not allowing them to rest well.

Wang Tiezhu was unaware of the Japanese's deployment. Twenty minutes after the attack on Tangshan County, the Tangshan County garrison commander could no longer hold on.

no way!

The firepower of Chu Feng's troops was too fierce, especially the main attack on the South City Gate. At this time, the city gate and the city wall had collapsed. They continued to attack and it seemed that they might be attacked into the county town at any time.

The firepower in the other three directions was weaker, but it also put them under great pressure.

"Hurry, hurry, send a telegram to the Chief of Staff, requesting tactical guidance!!"

The Japanese garrison commander could not hold on any longer and had to ask for help from the Japanese chief of staff.

at this time!

The Japanese Chief of Staff had just received a reply from the 27th Division. He had just felt a little relieved when he saw this telegram asking for help.

"idiot!!!"

"Bagya Road!!"

The Japanese chief of staff couldn't help but jump up and curse. He was thinking of remaining unchanged in the face of all changes, but he didn't expect that he would be the first to collapse.

He really wanted to refuse and let the Tangshan defenders continue to hold on, but he was afraid that if they delayed, they would completely lose Tangshan County.

no way!

He could only say, "Send a telegram to the surrounding counties, mobilizing the entire army to support Tangshan County." He paused slightly and continued, "Leave 500 troops from Luanzhou to defend the city, and evacuate the rest."

Although he knew that this was an open conspiracy and a trap, the Japanese Chief of Staff did not dare to ignore it, let alone take a gamble.

He could only play all his cards at once, hoping that Chu Feng's troops would not have such a big appetite and would devour his troops.

He could accept the destruction of one or two support troops, and as long as the rest could enter Tangshan, he would be considered successful.

As soon as the Japanese moved, they were discovered by the cavalry brigade.

"Brigade Commander, all Japanese and puppet troops in the five counties of Luanzhou, Luannan, and Fengrun are dispatched."

Upon hearing this news, the cavalry brigade commander Bao Zhiguo's eyes lit up and he immediately said, "Just in time! Hahaha, we've been waiting for them!"

At the same time, the combat staff will also mark the information they have detected.

Bao Zhiguo looked at the battle map, his smile faded, and he said seriously, "The 2nd Cavalry Regiment, organized as battalions, will be responsible for intercepting harassment and the Japanese and puppet reinforcements from the northwest."

"The 3rd Cavalry Regiment, dispatch one battalion to harass the Japanese and puppet reinforcements in Luannan County."

"The remaining two battalions of the 3rd Cavalry Regiment were incorporated into the 1st Cavalry Regiment to cooperate with the Rocket Artillery Regiment in ambushing the Japanese and puppet troops in Luanzhou County in Xiaodong Village."

"It is better to cut off one finger than to injure ten fingers. Let's start with the largest Japanese puppet army in Luanzhou County."