"Nani?"

"Zou City fell?"

"Nani?"

"Yanzhou fell?"

Sakagaki Seishiro immediately realized something was wrong.

Without thinking, he immediately asked to meet Isotani Rensuke.

It's not clear in telegrams or phone calls. It has to be said in person.

Isotani Rensuke did not dare to neglect and returned immediately. Soon, the two met in Shagou (town).

You must turn around and attack immediately.

The railway must be opened immediately.

Otherwise, they will be surrounded by a large number of Chinese troops. The consequences will be disastrous.

so……

The two decided quickly.

Seishiro Sakagaki was responsible for the attack to the north. Together with Kenji Doihara, they re-captured Zoucheng and Yanzhou.

Isotani Rensuke was responsible for holding back the national troops in the south and preventing them from cooperating with the northern front.

After re-conquering Zoucheng and Yanzhou, the three divisions turned back and headed south to give the pursuing Chinese army a head-on blow.

Immediately report secretly to the Second Army Headquarters. Nishio Hiszo agreed.

Subsequently, Nishio Juzo also asked Juichi Templeuchi for support.

Juichi Terauchi said on the spot that the 31st and 36th divisions would be mobilized to go south for reinforcements. More field independent heavy artillery regiments would also be mobilized to go south.

"Your Mightiness……"

Chief of Staff Naosaburo Okabe was a little worried.

At present, the North China Expeditionary Force is seriously short of troops. There are only a few divisions.

If the 31st and 36th divisions are also dispatched south, North China's military strength will be very empty. In case the Chinese army enters the Pingjin area...

At present, reports from various places indicate that there is already an anti-Japanese armed force designated as the Eighth Route Army, which is relatively active.

Although there is not much harm for the time being, the Eighth Route Army is developing rapidly. Their shadow can be found throughout North China.

No large troops of the Eighth Route Army were found. However, there were quite a few scattered ones.

If things go on like this, I'm afraid it will become a serious problem...

After the 31st and 36th Divisions are transferred south, many places will be abandoned, including some county towns.

At that time, the Eighth Route Army may take advantage of the situation and move in.

It's a pity that Juichi Terauchi doesn't seem to care about this.

In his eyes, he only had the main force of the Chinese government army. He had no interest in "guerrillas" like the Eighth Route Army.

Well, the position of Shouchi Temple's Eighth Route Army is that of scattered guerrilla armed forces.

Of course I won't take it seriously.

"Okabe-kun, please send a report to the base camp immediately. Our department intends to resolve the war in one fell swoop in the Lunan area."

"Your Mightiness……"

"Okabe-kun, we need more divisions."

"I understand the humble position."

Naosaburo Okabe had no choice but to put aside the Eighth Route Army affairs temporarily.

Juichi Terauchi wants to fight for power. He wants to overtake Shunroku Hata. Now is the best opportunity.

Seishiro Sakagaki and Rensuke Isotani may be trapped in a tight siege, which is not a bad thing. On the contrary, it is a good thing. A good thing that only happens once in a lifetime.

Why?

Because the base camp cannot sit back and watch Seishiro Sakagaki and Rensuke Isotani be eliminated.

Both of them are senior division commanders and lieutenant generals with good military exploits. Especially Sakagaki, he almost single-handedly conquered Jin Province.

How could the base camp remain indifferent to such a meritorious minister? Of course, we must fight tooth and nail to save him.

To the south, Toshiroku Hata was unable to save the fire from afar and was obviously unwilling to do anything.

Seven main divisions have just been arranged to rest in the rear. This is a very obvious signal of slowdown.

Under such circumstances, as long as Juichi Templeuchi makes a request, the base camp will satisfy it.

More divisions...

More artillery…

More tanks…

The city will continue to tilt toward dispatching troops to North China.

The divisions originally organized in the Central China Expedition Army may also be transferred to the North China Expedition Army.

It only takes a few days to ship from Shanghai to Tianjin Wei Wharf.

Or adopt a relay method. The divisions of the Kwantung Army will be transferred first, and then the divisions from the south will be added to the Kwantung Army.

Anyway!

This is a great opportunity!

An opportunity to greatly enhance the strength of the North China Expeditionary Force.

"Okabe-kun..."

"Your Excellency, I am humble enough to draft a telegram immediately..."

"No, I changed my mind. I want you to fly back to Tokyo in person and report back to the base camp in person."

"Tie!"

"It must be expressed clearly and accurately to end the Chinese war in one fell swoop."

"Tie!"

Naosaburo Okabe bent down and agreed.

I feel that Juichi Terauchi's ambition is a bit too big. He actually wants to achieve all the achievements.

However, if this thing works well, there is indeed a good chance. The key is to attract the main force of the Chinese army and defeat it in one fell swoop.

so……

"Before you leave, order the Second Army to fight steadily. Don't be in a hurry."

"Tie!"

Naosaburo Okabe agreed and immediately went out to deliver the order.

The order arrived at the Second Army. Nishio Juzo felt confident. He turned passivity into initiative. His Excellency Juichi Terauchi really has a vision.

Or, to be more precise, what kind of influence Juichi Terauchi has.

Can win more divisions.

so……

Is this the ambition of Juichi Terauchi?

"chief of staff."

"Your Excellency, please give me your instructions."

"Order the 5th, 10th, and 14th Divisions to fight steadily to hold back the Chinese army."

"Tie!"

Soon, orders came to the front line.

Seishiro Sakagaki and Ren Isotani were both complacent and ambitious.

A very good plan. They are responsible for holding back the main force of the Chinese army. Then they will wait for the follow-up troops to arrive and defeat them in one fell swoop.

Of course, Zoucheng and Yanzhou still need to be opened up as soon as possible. They want to use these two places to fight fiercely with the Chinese army.

"Sakagaki-kun, please!" Isotani Rensuke bowed and saluted.

"Isoya-kun, we will definitely meet again!" Sakagaki Seishiro also bowed and returned the greeting.

Immediately, the two separated and led their own troops.

The 10th Division quickly launched a fierce attack on the National Army on the southern front.

"Boom boom boom..."
To be continued...