vrcanaries Chapter 463 I plan to use a combination of real and fake tactics to increase the difficulty for the
Chapter 463 I plan to use a combination of real and fake tactics to increase the difficulty for the
Jun'ichi Aoki's request for reinforcements was quickly reported to the headquarters and Taiyuan Command. After learning about this, Yoshio Shinozuka did not feel offended by Jun'ichi Aoki's reporting bypassing the chain of command. In fact, he did it on purpose. The challenge was really too tough. The two divisions were indeed weak, and he could not continue to ask for help from the headquarters, as that would only make him look too incompetent.
Jun'ichi Aoki's approach could just solve his current predicament. He was too busy supporting it, so how could he possibly make trouble? After receiving Jun'ichi Aoki's telegram, the Japanese headquarters attached great importance to it, learned about the strength of Li Yunlong's troops in detail, and asked Shinozuka Yoshio again. At the same time, they ordered the aviation force to conduct another reconnaissance, and then they knew that what the two said was true.
The Japanese headquarters also acted very quickly. They withdrew one of the two colonial divisions that were about to be sent to other areas, and also withdrew a Type B division, a total of two divisions, to support the 12th Army to ensure the smooth flow of the Zhengtai Line, which would be affected by the spring mop-up and the progress of the Zhejiang-Jiangxi Campaign.
"Commander, the headquarters will add two Type B divisions to our force, with a total of 100,000 troops, and they will arrive in Taiyuan City within ten days. The Kwantung Army has also agreed to reinforce us with an aviation brigade, and the headquarters is willing to transfer an aviation brigade from the mainland. The total strength of our aviation forces has reached an aviation division, which is fully capable of competing with the independent regiment's air force battalion."
"Regarding fuel and bombs, the headquarters and the Kwantung Army also provided support. The technology we obtained from the independent regiment arsenal has been put into production. The empire's steel production has directly increased by nearly two times. With the complete technological innovation, the output can be increased by about 7 to 8 times, which will be a huge benefit to the empire's weapons production."
"However, there is also a huge debate within the Empire's military industry, that is, whether to reduce the performance of weapons to increase the output of weapons. This matter has been debated for a whole month, but there is still no result. I originally hoped that the headquarters could make a decision, but the headquarters is also undecided on this matter. The Army Department has already produced a batch of low-performance weapons in small batches and will put them into the battlefield for testing. If the effect is very good, then we will provide solid evidence to settle this debate."
"The Admiralty has increased the production of escort carriers by converting merchant ships. This method of reducing the performance of weapons has been strongly welcomed by the Admiralty. The Admiralty has made major changes to the production plan in order to increase the production capacity of warships to meet the future needs of the Navy."
"Since last year, the Navy has increased the production of aircraft carriers. We now have 12 aircraft carriers, with a total tonnage of more than 200 million tons. Coupled with the implementation of the Great Waves and Sands Plan, our navy is not short of aviation forces at all. A large number of elite pilots of the Navy Aviation Force who have experienced actual combat have made great contributions in naval battles with the enemy."
Shinozuka Yoshio interrupted Mitsui Ippei directly. He planted the plaster flag in Zhaojiayu and said in a serious tone: "The internal debate of the headquarters has nothing to do with us. I don't want to get involved in this. Your Mitsui family has gained huge benefits from this. There is no need to cause internal debate. The empire's resource shortage is not a day or two. You business families should find ways to help the empire transform resources into real combat power, instead of provoking disputes between the army and the navy every day for the sake of profit. Although this has the above benefits, I still don't like to see such a thing happen. It is a damage to the strength of the empire. We can't fall into meaningless internal friction."
"Li Yunlong succeeded in his sneak attack on the two gold mines. Your Mitsui family did suffer considerable losses, but the Empire has not wronged your Mitsui family in this matter. Moreover, I have already compensated you. You should be content."
"Besides, the two gold mines are still in your hands. You can continue to mine them. Your loss will only be a few million dollars, which is not particularly large for your Mitsui family. The benefits I give you are definitely more than 2000 million dollars. Although it will take three years to get it back, it is a sure win for your Mitsui family."
"One meal is enough, another is enough. I believe that you Mitsui family should know the priorities. In dealing with the Zhaojiayu base, I need your Mitsui family's full support, but you can't use this as a threat to force me to do something I don't want to do. It's not that I can't do anything without you Mitsui family. There are still many families willing to provide support for me. The main reason is that the profits from the medicines are too huge. You Mitsui family don't want them, but other families do!"
Shinozuka Yoshio was already very angry. He had tolerated all the small actions that Mitsui Ippei had been making these days. But this time, the dispute at the headquarters had re-emerged, and even affected the 12th Army, which he could no longer tolerate. If Mitsui Ippei didn't know what was good for him, then don't blame him for joining forces with other families to drive the Mitsui family out of Jin Province.
Mitsui Ippei sensed Shinozuka Yoshio's anger and bowed his head in apology, saying, "Commander, I was indeed wrong in this matter. I will deal with it immediately and will never let the disturbance affect the 12th Army."
"This is last month's dividend. Please accept it, Commander. The dividends will be delivered on time every month in the future. My Mitsui family will not break the rules. We will continue to follow the previous rules and find ways to urgently purchase a batch of fuel and bombs to help the 12th Army win the spring anti-mopping-up victory."
After getting Mitsui Ippei's promise, Yoshio Shinozuka's tense expression relaxed. It was not that he did not want to give Mitsui Ippei face, but the Mitsui family had been too presumptuous in recent days and was simply asking for more. If he didn't give them a warning, they might really cause a big uproar.
In addition, Shinozuka Yoshio also hated the dispute between the army and navy in his homeland. The army and navy of a country were like an enemy country, which made him feel extremely worried. If the upper and lower levels could not unite sincerely, could this holy war really be won? A big question mark appeared in his heart. The troops below did not obey his orders as he imagined. It took him a long time to maintain the stability of the 12th Army. However, the Hirata Ichiro incident made him realize the many crises of the 12th Army. Just the bad relationship with General Tada had exhausted him.
During this spring mopping-up operation, the 12th Army received no help from the North China Front Army at all, which was very unfavorable for the subsequent mopping-up operations. He could only inform the headquarters of this matter through other means and request the headquarters to ask the North China Front Army for help.
Erdaogou, where the headquarters is located.
The Chief of Staff hurried in from outside and said excitedly, "Boss, we just got some good news. Li Yunlong's independent regiment, Ding Wei's new first regiment, and Kong Jie's new second regiment are still fighting the Japanese in the northwest of Shanxi. Their strength has not weakened, but has increased rapidly. The total number of troops has reached more than 30,000, and they also have advanced weapons such as tanks, artillery, etc. This matter has been confirmed twice by the intelligence department, and the news is indeed true."
The boss took the telegram from the chief of staff, read it carefully, and couldn't help but exclaimed: "This college student is really amazing. The independent regiment arsenal is actually doing very well. It can not only produce tanks and artillery, but also fighter planes. This is really great news."
The general came to the map, looked at it carefully, punched it hard, and excitedly ordered: "In order to facilitate command, Li Yunlong's independent regiment, Ding Wei's new first regiment, and Kong Jie's new second regiment will be gradually transferred to the Northwest Military Sub-district. College student Lin Zhenhua will serve as the commander of the military sub-district, and Zhao Gang will serve as the instructor. Li Yunlong, Ding Wei, and Kong Jie will remain in their positions and continue to serve as the heads of their respective regiments."
"Putting Lin Zhenhua in the position of military sub-district commander is the most appropriate approach at the moment. Li Yunlong and the other three are not subservient to each other. It is just right to assign someone above them, so that the stability of the Northwest Shanxi Military Sub-district can be maintained. Arrange someone to convey the order from the headquarters. If conditions permit, let Li Yunlong and his men find ways to transport a batch of medicines to us. We sent people to open up the medicine transportation line before, but there has been no movement so far. I guess the operation has failed."
"We have to start a new business. We can just beg for alms from Li Yunlong, the local rich man, and take advantage of him."
As the boss spoke, he couldn't help laughing, and the chief of staff also laughed out loud. Since last June, more than half a year had passed, and they had never been as happy as they were now.
A day later, the brigade commander also learned the news and wanted to ask Li Yunlong for help. He ordered his intelligence department to find ways to contact Li Yunlong and asked Li Yunlong to send a batch of submachine guns to help the 386th Brigade break the Japanese blockade.
Li Yunlong had no idea that the brigade commander and the headquarters had already learned of their situation. He had been busy with pre-war deployments these days and had arranged for soldiers from three battalions to lay mines. A total of 20 mines were buried, forming more than minefields, which could delay the enemy's advance.
"Zhang Dabiao, take your brothers and retreat with me. Here are 100,000 landmines. As long as we can kill three or four thousand Japanese soldiers, we will make a fortune! This new type of infantry mine made by college students is really better than the previous mines. The Japanese soldiers' detectors can detect metal mines, but they will be blinded by our stone mines. This time, I played a trick on the Japanese soldiers, which will definitely give them a hard time!" Li Yunlong laughed happily.