Chapter 141 Do you know what you are talking about? (First update!) After waiting like this, Watanabe Shozo, who had not received a telegram for three consecutive days, was completely panicked. He decided not to wait any longer and immediately sent a reconnaissance plane to Yingdo for investigation. In the past three days, the Sichuan Army successfully arrived outside Hsipaw City. Because the Japanese army never thought that the Sichuan Army's attack would be so fast. Having just captured Yingduo, they continued their march without waiting for a rest. “Report, the reconnaissance battalion reported that the Japanese troops in the city have not discovered us.” Cun Yunsheng, who was holding a combat meeting, was stunned for a moment after hearing this. "not found?" "Yes, we captured two natives. According to their accounts, there are not many Japanese troops in the city. Most of them are wounded soldiers. There is only one large combat force." Meng Fanliao said quickly. “Catch a few more tongues and ask them, preferably little Japs.” Cun Yunsheng nodded. To be on the safe side, he decided to let the reconnaissance battalion catch two more little Japs and question them. “Yes.” Meng Fan nodded, and immediately asked someone to send a report to the reconnaissance camp.
At this time, we can see the benefits of equipping radio stations to the battalion and company level. Not long after, the reconnaissance battalion called back again. According to the Japanese army’s confession, there was indeed only one large group of Japanese soldiers in the city, and the rest were wounded. This made Cun Yunsheng reveal a cruel smile. Hello to the wounded! He has not forgotten the **** feud between the Cun family. “Attack!” After everything was arranged, Cun Yunsheng didn’t waste any time and directly ordered the attack. The tactics are also very simple, that is, use powerful firepower to crush them. He does not believe that the Japanese army will have heavy artillery in the city. Boom! Boom! Boom! Following the order, the already prepared artillery camp positions, with more than 80 artillery pieces of various sizes, all opened fire within the first time. In less than half an hour, one-third of the artillery shells were fired. Almost instantly, the Japanese troops in Hsipaw were stunned. The fortifications and positions outside the city were blown up before they could react. The remaining Japanese troops looked at the dilapidated positions and remained silent for a long time. Finally, they turned around and ran into the city. As the artillery fire continued, the Japanese troops in the city were also severely damaged by artillery shells. There were shells exploding everywhere. They don’t understand why the enemy on the opposite side has so many artillery shells? When did the guerrillas have heavy artillery? "Baga, where did the enemy come from?" Yamazaki Nobu and Colonel were in charge of garrisoning Xipiao City. Looking at the constantly destroyed positions, a trace of fear flashed in their eyes, and then they roared angrily.
“Your Excellency, Colonel, could it be a guerrilla?” a lieutenant staff member hesitated and said. "Baga, have you ever seen a guerrilla with a heavy artillery?" Yamazaki Nobu and Colonel slapped him angrily. Why do you have such stupid subordinates? guerrillas? Guerrillas with heavy artillery? He doesn’t even have heavy artillery, but the guerrillas actually have heavy artillery? Are you kidding? The lieutenant who received a slap also felt a little stupid. “Your Excellency, Colonel, could it be the Sichuan Army?” a captain staff member pointed at the map and guessed. "Sichuan Army Corps?" Yamazaki Nobu and Colonel subconsciously thought it was impossible, but they thought about it and looked at the map. "If it is the Sichuan Army, it can explain why there are so many heavy artillery, but how did they do it? Are Yingduo's defenders all a bunch of pigs?" “Your Excellency Colonel, no matter what, we need to defend Hsipaw now, and report the situation here to the military headquarters so that they can dispatch reinforcements immediately.” "If it is really the Sichuan Army, it would be really bad." The captain's words also made Yamazaki Nobu and Colonel realize the seriousness of the problem. The Sichuan Army actually appeared in Hsipaw. It must be heading for Lashio or Mandalay. Thinking of this, Yamazaki Nobu and Colonel also panicked, and immediately asked people to report the situation here to the military headquarters. At the same time, let those who are lightly wounded immediately take up arms and go to the battlefield to resist the enemy's attack. In the past, the Japanese army watched the enemy being bombarded by its own artillery fire. Now it is the soldiers of the Sichuan Army, watching the Japanese troops being blown away by artillery fire and running away. Especially the fierce artillery fire, which made the Japanese army lose their temper and could only cower in their positions. “Tank, **** it’s a tank.” At a Japanese machine gun position, several Japanese soldiers were frightened when they saw the M4 tank. This tank is several times stronger than their Doudin tank. Especially the dark barrel, it makes people feel scared when they look at it. Boom! Before they could react, the artillery shells hit the machine gun position, instantly blowing away the Japanese troops in the position. Following closely behind was the M3 light tank, advancing rapidly. Further behind were the infantry following closely. In fact, there is no need for infantry to intervene. When encountering resistance fortifications, directly bombard them with artillery fire.
If that doesn’t work, then use two shots. Basically few positions can withstand such bombing. Even if the fortifications cannot be destroyed, the earthquake can kill the Japanese soldiers inside. "We are under attack. We are under attack. Please ask for tactical guidance. Please ask for tactical guidance." Japanese Major Sasaki Jiro, who was in charge of the second line of defense, looked at the tanks getting closer and closer and could only call to ask for reinforcements. “Baga, Baga, hold on, hold on, reinforcements are on the way, hold on for at least half an hour.” Yamazaki Nobu and Colonel roared over the phone. He had already asked people to arm the wounded. Now all the wounded who are able to move are sent to the battlefield. “Your Majesty Colonel, in ten minutes at most, the enemy will break through my defense line. They have tanks, they have tanks, we can’t hold on.” Major Sasaki Jiro almost cried. This new type of tank cannot penetrate at all. His men used grenades to hit the tanks. It was like scratching an itch, but it was unable to stop them from moving forward. He even sent out suicide squads, but before they even got close, the infantry behind him knocked them all to the ground with a dense rain of bullets. “Baga, who is on the other side?” Yamazaki Nobu and Colonel were also dumbfounded. There were even tanks. Could it really be the Sichuan Army? “Your Excellency, Colonel, the opposite side is the Sichuan Army. They are the Sichuan Army.” Sasaki Jiro shouted loudly. Hearing this, Yamazaki Nobu and Osaka felt numb, but they did not expect that it was really the Sichuan Army. He didn't want to think about how the other party came to Hsipaw quietly. "Hold it, hold it." After saying this, Yamazaki Shin and Colonel immediately hung up the phone. “Immediately send another telegram to the military headquarters, telling him that the Sichuan Army Corps has appeared in Hsipaw City with an unknown purpose and asking for tactical guidance.” “Hai.” Not long after, the telegram quickly arrived in Yangon. Hebian Zhengzo, who was anxiously waiting for the reconnaissance plane's report, was pacing back and forth. "It can't really be the Sichuan Army, right? It's impossible. How did they do it?" Kawabe Masami murmured. “Capture Yingduo quietly?” "Report, urgent telegram from Xipu." At this time, the communications staff came in with the telegram. Hearing this, Zhengsan by the river looked puzzled. What's the emergency in Xipu? “Is there no telegram from Yingduo yet?” “Not yet.” The communications officer shook his head, with a trace of worry on his face. Hearing this, Hebei Shozo sighed, and then opened the telegram, which made him pale. “Baga, the Sichuan Army actually appeared in Hsipaw?” “Nani?” "How can this be?"
“Absolutely impossible.” For a time, there were bursts of surprise throughout the military headquarters. Hsipaw is more than 200 kilometers away from Myitkyina. This is only a straight-line distance. If we switch to a small road, it would be close to 300 kilometers. And the Sichuan Army unexpectedly appeared quietly outside Hsipaw City, which is really unbelievable. “Your Excellency, Commander, is this true?” someone couldn’t help but ask. “Nobu Yamazaki and Colonel Yamazaki just sent a telegram that the Sichuan Army Corps was discovered outside Hsipaw City. Heavy artillery and tanks are currently dispatched, and the firepower is very powerful.” “Only the Sichuan Army has this kind of powerful firepower configuration.” “Who else could it be besides the Sichuan Army?” Hebeian Zhengzo said with suppressed anger. "You don't have to wait for Yingduo's information. It must have been done by the Sichuan Army. Damn it, what do they want to do?" "Your Excellency, Commander, we should support Hsipaw as soon as possible. Once Hsipaw is lost, it will have a huge impact on us." The chief of staff said anxiously. “Wait a minute, Commander, I think the support should be stopped.” A major staff officer objected. “Baga, can you say it again? Do you know what it means if Xibu is lost?” the chief of staff glared and shouted angrily. “Your Excellency, Commander, we currently don’t know whether the Sichuan Army is encircling the point for reinforcements, or whether it has other purposes.” The major was not afraid, but continued to speak boldly. “Your Excellency, Chief of Staff, Hsipaw is indeed very important to us, but compared to Mandalay and Lashio, he is not very important.” “Continue.” Hebian Zhengsan showed no expression on his face and motioned for him to continue. “At this time, Lashio and Mandalay are the most important to us.” “Once Lashio is lost, it means that the 56th Division will be trapped.” “If Mandalay is lost, the Sichuan Army can go south along the Inrwaddy River to attack Yangon.” “And now there is only one regiment stationed in Yangon. This number of troops is stationed in such a large place, which is obviously insufficient.” "So, no matter whether the Sichuan Army is encircling the point to provide reinforcements or trying to make a fuss about Xipu, we should not rescue them." The major's words won the approval of many people in the military department. Compared to Hsipaw, the locations of Lashio and Mandalay are more important. Because they also occupied these two places, they completely defeated the expeditionary force and the British army. Now by the same token, these two places mean that the Japanese army entering Burma is not far from defeat. "Then where do you think the Sichuan Army will attack after taking Hsipaw? Is it Lashio or Mandalay?" Kawabe Shozo did not answer his question immediately, but continued to ask. Hearing this, the major hesitated for a moment, looked at the map, and finally gave the answer. “Mandalay.” “Why?” Hebian Zhengzo asked puzzledly. "Because Lieutenant General Mutaguchi Renya is attacking Imphal, the Allies must have panicked, so they ordered the Sichuan Army to go south. The purpose is to let us transfer the 18th Division back to ease the situation in Imphal." The major stated his thoughts clearly.
After finishing speaking, Hebian Zhengzo looked at each other with admiration. "May I have your name?" “Yahara Hiromichi, Your Excellency, Commander.” Yahara Hiromichi stood at attention and saluted. "Okay, from now on you will be the combat staff officer of the Fifteenth Army." Hebian Zhengsan nodded, and then promoted him to the combat staff officer with a wave of his hand. “Yes, Your Excellency, Commander.” Yahara Hiromichi responded quickly. “Then what do you think we should do now?” Hebian Zhengzo asked. "Wait, and at the same time send fighter planes to support Hsipaw and let them hold on to Hsipaw. I believe that the Sichuan Army has traveled a long distance and the supplies they carry will definitely be insufficient, only for a month at most." “As long as we hold on for half a month, the Sichuan Army, which is short of supplies, will definitely choose to retreat. At that time, we can take advantage of the situation and send troops to eliminate the Sichuan Army in one fell swoop.” "There are still thousands of wounded soldiers in Hsipaw City. They can be organized to resist the Sichuan Army's attack. There should be no problem." "Even if they use heavy artillery, it won't hurt. They certainly won't be able to carry many artillery shells for a long journey." "At the same time, the Takeuchi Regiment can be allowed to attack Myitkyina and shake the morale of the Sichuan Army." Yahara Hiromichi's words won the approval of everyone in the military department. "Yoshi, your suggestion is very good. Let's do what you said. Let Yamazaki Nobu and Colonel hold on for fifteen days, and at the same time let the air force dispatch." Kawabe Shozo immediately ordered. “Hai.” Yamazaki Nobu and Colonel in Hsipaw received the telegram, and everyone was stunned. Hold on for fifteen days? He can't even hold on for one day now, how about fifteen more? Are those people in the military department all pigs? Don’t you know it’s already dangerous here? Have I used the words tactical guidance? Doesn’t it mean that the situation is very dangerous? If we don’t send troops, I will be shattered. As a result, those in the military department should be invisible. He even suspected that the telegram was fake and sent another one requesting tactical guidance. The answer I got was still stick to it. At this time, Yamazaki Nobu and Colonel were completely confused. Isn’t what he said fierce enough? Approaching hundreds of cannons and more than ten tanks, he had lost one-third of his position. Isn’t this violent enough? "Your Majesty, Colonel, I'm afraid we have been abandoned." The chief of staff looked at the telegram with a bitter expression.
“Baga, don’t they know what it means when Xipu is lost?” Yamazaki Nobu and Da Zuo cursed loudly. “I definitely know, but I guess the military department is more worried about Lashio and Mandalay.” “Xipu may not be anything at all in their eyes.” The chief of staff said helplessly. "Baga." Yamazaki Nobu and Colonel are now left with nothing but incompetence and rage, without any solution. “Let everyone be prepared to be broken into pieces and live and die with Xipu.” He dare not disobey the orders of the military department, otherwise severe military law will be waiting for him. “Hai.” Outside the city, the soldiers of the Sichuan Army had already occupied the position, but they did not stop the attack and continued to advance into the city. Relying on powerful weapons, no Japanese army can stop them. “This is your last act of madness, you let the wounded soldiers go to the battlefield.” Ma Dazhi, who led the attack, looked at the wounded Japanese soldiers who fell to the ground and sneered. “Tell each company to speed up the attack and strive to completely capture Hsipaw City before dark.” "yes." Last night at around 2 o'clock in the morning, the child had a fever. I gave him medicine, and he went to sleep until after 4 o'clock. I got up at around 7 o'clock and took him to the hospital. He didn't come back until 10:30. I finished writing it quickly and slowly, revising it first and then revising it!
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