Major Fujita's attack on the National Salvation Army failed, and the intelligence department bears an unshirkable responsibility.

If I had found out earlier that there were troops in the Third Battalion of the National Salvation Army that touched the vicinity of Zhangzhuang Town, the artillery positions would not have been attacked and the battle in Zhangzhuang Town would not have been defeated.

I was too careless, and some of the intelligence officers under my command were active near Zhangzhuang Town, staring at the main force of the National Salvation Army, and ignoring the Third Battalion of the National Salvation Army that had repeatedly damaged the Imperial Army.

Fortunately, after the battle, Major Fujita had a caesarean section and apologized, taking most of the responsibility for the defeat in the battle.

If the superiors really hold them accountable, they will definitely be blamed.

Akiyama Nakasa clearly wanted to kill the chicken and scare the monkey at the meeting. The squadron leader did not find a breakthrough and immediately targeted several department heads of the headquarters.

The intelligence consultant had a premonition, and he definitely didn't pass the test so easily today.

After listening to the issue of Zhongzuo in autumn, the whole person was ready to fight and took out the information report prepared in advance: "Sir, after the National Salvation Army defeated the Imperial Army, they immediately recruited new soldiers, trained troops, and built fortifications at their base."

"The main force of the National Salvation Army in Zhangzhuang Town has grown to more than 800 people, and it is also equipped with two heavy machine guns and two mortars, and its firepower is much stronger than before."

Akiyama Nakasa's expression did not fluctuate at all. He stared at the intelligence staff and continued to ask: "Where is the third battalion of the National Saving Army? The last time the garrison raided the National Saving Army failed because of this third battalion. This time we must learn from our lessons!"

The intelligence officer wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

As expected, Akiyama Nakasa did not intend to let him go easily. Fortunately, he was prepared after hearing the deputy captain's reminder.

He quickly answered: "The equipment of the Third Battalion of the National Salvation Army is better than that of the First and Second Battalions, but the strength is not as high as that of the First and Second Battalions."

"The total force exceeds 300 people, all-Japanese equipment, each infantry company is equipped with three light machine guns, a firepower company directly under the battalion headquarters, three heavy machine guns and four mortars."

"There is another strange thing. There are three deputy battalions in this third battalion, and the other two battalions have only one deputy battalion commander!"

Akiyama Nakasa nodded, and finally showed a satisfied smile on his face...

After another half an hour, Akiyama Nakasa finally asked all the questions he wanted, and then began his own speech.

"The Punishment Guard Team was defeated and pacified the National Rescue Army. Not only did the commander of the regiment was furious, but the brigade commander knew about it. He specially transferred me from the Kwantung Army to pacify and solve the problem of pacifying the National Rescue Army, which is a major concern for pacifying the National Rescue Army."

"In addition to me, the Brigade Command has also transferred 800 supplementary soldiers to me."

"This morning, four hundred people were with me, and the remaining four hundred people and the brigade commander had supplemented the weapons and ammunition we had received in three days."

"The total strength of the pacification garrison will exceed 1,300."

"In order to avenge the previous shame and kill the National Salvation Army in one battle, I asked the regiment captain to borrow some troops before coming."

"After the battle begins, the wing command will transfer half an infantry brigade and a chariot team from Yangquan to support us. At that time, our total force will exceed 1,800 people. The strength, firepower and equipment advantages are all in our hands, and we will definitely beat them."

"I ask everyone to hurry up and train the troops. New recruits and veterans, get together as soon as possible."

"It is expected to send troops to rescue the country in half a month!"

When General Zheng left the third battalion of Donghui Town, the Chief of Staff Huang Yonggui rushed over.

"Deputy Commander Zhou, I don't mean nonsense. I came here today to ask you for advice." Huang Yonggui took a sip of water and said straight to the point.

"The headquarters just got the news that the new captain of the Punishment Guard has already taken office. Is he a Zhongjiao or a Kwantung Army? I heard it is very powerful."

"The commander and I felt a little relieved. I wonder if the National Salvation Army can still have the best luck last time and successfully repel their new round of attacks."

"You have more experience in fighting Japanese devils than us, I hope you can give me some advice."

"If our National Salvation Army can fight another victory after pacification, the war zone will definitely reward us more than last time. Maybe our National Salvation Army will be able to be upgraded from regiment level to brigade level, and then we will all follow it up."

In terms of emotion and reason, Zhou Chengdu would not watch the first and second battalions be killed by the Japanese.

Before the third battalion was full of wings, the headquarters needed to block most of the pressure from the Japanese and puppet troops for itself.

He frowned and replied: "Chief of Staff, the Kwantung Army claims to be the most combat-capable force in the Japanese Army, and is particularly good at fighting tough battles."

"I came here as a Zhongjiao, and my rank was one level higher than the ordinary garrison brigade captain, which shows that the Japanese attach great importance to pacifying the garrison brigade."

"With the importance from the superiors, the captain is another tough guy. The next attack by the Japanese army against us will definitely be unprecedented."

The expression on Huang Yonggui's face was more solemn than before. He nodded and asked, "The Commander and I think so too, so we are under great pressure. As soon as we receive the information, we come to you. I hope you can help us with ideas!"

Zhou Cheng did not say nonsense, and said bluntly as an answer: "Chief of Staff, I am forgiving that the enemy's strength is too strong, and the firepower advantage, troop strength advantage, and combat effectiveness advantage are all in their hands. With the current strength and combat effectiveness of the National Savior Army, the chance of winning is almost zero."

"Last time we were lucky, we raided the Japanese artillery positions and won by chance."

"This time the Japanese army will definitely strengthen the strength of the artillery position guards and will not give us the chance to repeat the same trick!"

"What should I do?" Huang Yonggui asked quickly, his expression very anxious.

"Check for help from the war zone!" Zhou Cheng blurted out.

Huang Yonggui shook his head and refused without thinking: "Impossible..."

"The war zone is more than a hundred miles away from us, and there are also a large number of Japanese and puppet troops separated from us. They are beyond their reach if they want to reinforce."

"And we are just a local force. Although we attach great importance to us, we will never make big moves for us. This trick will definitely not work."

Zhou Cheng shook his head: "Chief of Staff, don't be anxious!"

"What I mean by asking for help is not to ask the war zone to send troops to reinforce us, but to ask them for weapons and ammunition, especially mines and grenades that facilitate our defense. The more you want, the better."

"After the Japanese come, we will use the old methods to deal with them first. However, this time we will also have to bury some mines on the position, and the castle and mines cooperate with each other to consume a large amount of Japanese and puppet troops' attacking troops."

After the last battle, Wang Dehou and Huang Yonggui were already impressed by Zhou Cheng's command ability.

When he heard that Zhou Cheng had an idea, he immediately took a pen to record.

Zhou Cheng waited until he finished writing before continuing to speak: "This is just the first step!"

"Position warfare and mine warfare consume at most some Japanese and puppet troops. If you delay some time, it is impossible to defeat them."

"The next step is the second step: give up the station outside the mountain, and the troops take the initiative to enter the mountain and fight guerrillas with the Japanese and puppet troops."

"Last time I disagreed with fighting guerrilla because the troops did not prepare in advance, and Kurasuoshan would definitely fail."

"This time is different, we have enough time to prepare."

"The headquarters has two battalions, which can be operated separately. One battalion stays outside the mountain, continue to strengthen the positions we used last time, bury landmines, and then voluntarily retreat through layers of blocking and consuming part of the Japanese and puppet troops. The troops that advanced to the mountain were connected to continue to fight the Japanese with guerrilla warfare."

"The troops advancing the mountain in advance use the favorable terrain inside the mountain, arrange positions in advance, reserve sufficient amount of ammunition and grain, and plan the retreat route."

"After the Japanese and puppet troops entered the mountain, they brought them into our pre-set positions, used all the terrain they could use to block them, raid them, or ambush them, and continued to consume their troops."

"We are familiar with the terrain of the mountains, and have planned the retreat route and the hiding point of the troops in advance. We also reserve a large amount of ammunition and food in the mountains. As long as there is no accident in the battle, the troops can escape unscathed every battle. It is not a problem to fight the Japanese in the mountains for ten days and half a month."

"It's the third battalion's turn to appear!"

"In order to relieve the defensive pressure of the headquarters, the third battalion still operates separately."

"But I will find a way to divide some of the troops to support the headquarters, redirect behind the Japanese and puppet troops, cut off the logistics supply line of the Japanese and puppet troops on the front line, and prevent a piece of food or a bullet from the county town from flowing into the hands of the Japanese and puppet troops on the front line!"

Huang Yonggui became more and more excited as he listened, and his mind began to turn with Zhou Cheng's thoughts.

Hearing Zhou Cheng say he wanted to cut off the logistics supply line of the Japanese and puppet troops on the front line, he laughed directly.

"Good solution! The Japanese and puppet troops are attacking the side and carry up to five days of grain and ammunition reserves. After they are brought into the mountains, they will consume all their ammunition and food reserves in about five days. If the Third Battalion really can cut off their logistics supplies, the Japanese and puppet troops who have run out of ammunition will either retreat or be trapped in the mountains by us!"

"As long as the third battalion can really cut off the logistics supply line of the Japanese and puppet troops, this method is feasible!"

Zhou Cheng responded confidently in response to Huang Yonggui's gaze: "There must be no problem here in the Third Camp!"

"There are so many Japanese and puppet troops in the county. After most of the main forces are assigned to attack us, there are not many troops protecting the logistics supply line. My purpose is to destroy all logistics supply entering the front line. It is not captured, but at most it can be bombed directly with shells and mines."

"But there is a prerequisite for this battle. Whether the first and second battalions commanded by the headquarters or my third battalion, they all require a large number of mines and grenades. Especially after the troops enter the mountain, often a shell is not as good as a mine. This issue also requires the headquarters to communicate more with the superiors."

Huang Yonggui was very clear about the importance given by the superiors to pacify the national rescue army, otherwise he would not have been promoted to Dayang and promoted to the military ranks of everyone during the last commendation.

Although this emphasis has not yet reached the point where the war zone sends troops, some ammunition support is definitely fine, and what the National Salvation Army wants is mines and grenades with little technical content, not heavy weapons.

As long as the National Salvation Army opens its words, the war zone will definitely find a way to send it here.

Huang Yonggui's expression was obviously much easier than when he first came. He put away the recorded notebook and answered gratefully: "Deputy Commander Zhou, if we still successfully repel the attack of the Japanese and puppet troops this time, you will be my benefactor and the commander."

"I will report to the commander when I go back and ask for landmines and grenades."

"The Third Battalion is also ready. The war zone will send people to the headquarters to lead the weapons and ammunition as soon as it arrives!"
Chapter completed!