"What I mean is to mobilize the entire field army's units suitable for combat and take the initiative to launch attacks. Launch attacks to the south and north respectively. To the south, with the cooperation of the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army, fight a large-scale annihilation battle in the Pingjin area. To the north

, expand our base area, with Mengshan County as the center, and include the east of Liaoyuan and the entire southeastern Jilin area within the control of our base area. At the same time, with the help of our army's familiarity with the terrain in the Changbai Mountain area, we will fight a war in the Changbai Mountain area

A large-scale annihilation war, thereby disrupting the Kwantung Army’s deployment of our Northeast Field Army and causing the Kwantung Army to disorganize itself.”

Facing the chief of staff's answer, Liu Hua nodded thoughtfully. Then, facing Zuo Quan in front of him, he continued to ask.

"Attacking to the south, with the cooperation of the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army, there should be no big problem in eating up the strength of more than one Class A division of the Japanese army. After all, the current North China garrison has already lost its strength to a certain extent.

The original air superiority. Coupled with their limited strength and the need to defend many places, this creates a good opportunity for us to defeat them one by one. However, it is a bit difficult to develop northward. Chief of Staff, tell me about your situation.

Concrete ideas.”

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief... As far as I know, for the safety of the Kwantung Army's headquarters in Changchun, the Kwantung Army has stationed no less than one Class A division in the four important towns of Tongliao, Siping, Liaoyuan, and Jilin.

It’s very strong. With our current strength, we can’t touch these places. After all, one move can affect the whole body.”

Seeing Liu Hua nodding thoughtfully, Zuo Quan continued to answer.

"According to intelligence, Meihekou is located at a traffic artery, and the Kwantung Army attaches great importance to it. In addition, a mixed brigade has been stationed in the surrounding areas. What I mean is that we attack Meihekou and cut off the Kwantung Army.

The situation of the railway line. When the time comes, Meihekou is in danger, and Liaoyuan City, which is closest to Meihekou, will definitely send reinforcements. As long as the Japanese reinforcements attack, we can concentrate our forces, eat this reinforcements, and lay siege to the Kwantung Army.

Call for reinforcements…”

"It's a good idea..." Liu Hua nodded in agreement and then asked.

"Chief of Staff, how many troops do you think the Kwantung Army in Liaoyuan City will send to reinforce Meihekou?"

Facing Liu Hua's question, Zuo Quan answered affirmatively after a short period of reflection.

"A division's reinforcements...According to intelligence, a Category A division and some garrison troops were stationed in the entire Liaoyuan City. However, as the Kwantung Army increased its troops, a new division was once again formed in the Liaoyuan area.

, a mixed brigade unit. According to the current combat effectiveness of the two newly formed units, Liaoyuan City can only send this Class A division to fight. Of course, there may be many accompanying Manchurian Army troops..."

"A Category A division, relying on our ability, can fully sustain it. A good siege and reinforcements, just do it... Chief of staff, immediately convey the order, commanders above the corps will go to the headquarters for a meeting at six o'clock tomorrow evening.

...." After figuring out all the joints, Liu Hua, who was good at seizing opportunities, gave the order very decisively without any hesitation.
Chapter completed!