Anti-Japanese War: When I get promoted, the system will explode with soldiers

"Report to Commander Li, the Japanese 31st Division has landed at Jinshanwei."

"Report to Commander Li, the Japanese 32nd Division has landed at Wangjiawan."

"Report to Commander Li, the Japanese 34th Division is heading towards Jiaxing..."

When the bombing entered the third day, Li Shaoyi was about to order his troops to counterattack and push the Japanese to the seaside again.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he opened his eyes, the various staff officers of the headquarters received the latest news: only two of the five new Japanese divisions from the mainland were added to the Luodian front. The remaining three divisions chose to land in other places.

"These little devils have learned their lesson. These three divisions are located around Pujiang. We don't have enough troops in this area to begin with, and we'll soon be defeated."

Chief of Staff Zhang frowned and said that he was the commander-in-chief of the Songhu War Zone and knew the defensive troops in various places very well. Under the current circumstances, the defensive troops in various places would definitely not be able to withstand a reorganized division.

"I knew the Japanese would do this a long time ago, so I haven't moved the four regiments that came from the north in the past three days. They are all near the headquarters. Now I am supporting one regiment from each division and cooperating with the local troops to stabilize the front line. I will settle the score with them after the main force of the 72nd Army arrives from the north."

Hearing Li Shaoyi's tone, everyone present took a deep breath. Although these Japanese divisions were newly formed, they had all undergone complete recruit training, and they were all first-class divisions with more than 2 people.

The infantry regiment you brought from the north has a strength of 2500 people, which is only 1/10 of theirs. Although your 72nd Army is relatively strong in combat, it is still a bit difficult to use 4 regiments to block so many of their troops.

"There are nearly 4 troops coming from all over this area. How about each of your regiments bring another 5000 troops?"

Chief of Staff Zhang thought for a while and said that everyone in the headquarters had realized during this period that the combat effectiveness of those miscellaneous troops was not strong enough, but if they cooperated with the 72nd Army, their combat effectiveness would be acceptable, and they could achieve a casualty ratio of 1:3 to 1:4 with the Japanese.

This ratio was unthinkable for the various ragtag armies before. Now, three people can kill one Japanese soldier, which is already very satisfactory. In the past, 10 people could do it.

"That's fine, but the most important thing is battlefield transportation. I hope Chief of Staff Zhang can allocate a group of people specialized in transportation. I will provide the drivers and cars, and each car must accommodate at least four people."

Li Shaoyi knew very well the weaknesses of his army. Everything else was easy to deal with, except transportation. If the weapons and equipment could not be transported, it might affect the final outcome.

"I may not be able to help with other matters, but as for transportation, we have plenty of people here. I'll dispatch personnel immediately and have the various units of the 72nd Army move as quickly as possible. The troops currently on the battlefield can't withstand the attack of a division of theirs."

As soon as Chief of Staff Zhang finished speaking, the phone next to him rang.

"I'm the Chief of Staff. If you have something to say, just speak frankly. Commander Li is listening right here."

The call came from the 35th Army defending Jinshan.

It sounds like a large organization, but the 35th Army only has three infantry divisions, and they are not fully staffed. The entire 35th Army has only more than 20,000 people. After arriving at the Pujiang battlefield, they lost more than 4000 people, and now there are only more than 17,000 people left.

"Commander Li, Commander-in-Chief, our 35th Army has been engaged in a fierce battle with the Japanese 31st Division for half an hour. They have directly destroyed two of our regiments. The two regiments that just arrived are also engaged in battle with them. Please send reinforcements to us as soon as possible. Based on the current level of losses, our 35th Army can only hold out until 5 pm to the last man. I promise not to retreat a single step. The 35th Army will fight to the last man."

The commander of the 35th Army said very firmly. Although our army's combat effectiveness is not strong, we will do our best. If the Japanese want to pass through our position, they will have to step on our corpses. Although our combat effectiveness is not good, we have the backbone to fight to the death.

"Commander He, I'm Li Shaoyi. I'm very familiar with your situation. The reinforcements will depart in half an hour and will be on the road for about an hour and a half. Currently, you only have one regiment, but even this one regiment is the elite of our 72nd Army. Tell the brothers to conserve their own strength first and abandon certain outer positions."

Li Shaoyi knew that the 35th Army's fighting style would definitely be a way of exchanging lives for the Japanese army.

But now the Japanese are attacking everywhere in Pujiang, and this style of attack is a bit disadvantageous to us, so Li Shaoyi wants them to hold on first.

"Commander Li, my troops are not very strong. If we abandon the outer positions, we may not be able to recapture them. If the entire Jinshanwei falls, it will affect the entire Pujiang battle situation."

The commander of the 35th Army said hesitantly.

"Just follow my orders. After my troops arrive, you will use that infantry regiment as the main attack force and provide auxiliary support for the other troops. Tomorrow, new troops will arrive. The Japanese caught us off guard today. Brothers, make sure you hold on. The situation will change after noon tomorrow."

Now is indeed the most critical moment. After the commander of the 35th Army hung up the phone, the 171st Division also called. They were defending the Jiaxing direction. Currently, the 171st Division has more than 9000 people in the entire division, and the casualties have exceeded 2000.

"Yesterday I thought I had pushed Matsui, that old devil, into a dead end, but he suddenly turned his head and put us in a dangerous situation."

Li Shaoyi was indeed sweating on his forehead. There were capable people in the Japanese army. You wanted to have a decisive battle with them in Luodian, but after several attempts, they didn't want to continue fighting with you here.

"Reporting to the commander, Brigade Commander Guo called and said that the minefield in front of Luodian has been reduced to 20%. Our troops can pass through."

After hearing Guo Shaoqiu's telegram, a smile appeared on Li Shaoyi's face.

You think you can regain the initiative by adding three divisions? You don't take me seriously at all.

"Order Guo Shaoqiu to conduct artillery preparation for an hour and a half. After that, the entire army will charge forward. Hit the 3rd and 11th Divisions hard and cripple them..."