Chapter 141 Do you know what you are talking about? (First update!)

After waiting for three consecutive days without receiving any telegram, Watanabe Masazo became completely panicked and decided not to wait any longer. He immediately sent a reconnaissance plane to Yingduo for investigation.

During these three days, the Sichuan Army successfully arrived outside the city of Hsipaw.

Because the Japanese army never thought that the Sichuan Army's attack speed would be so fast.

As soon as they captured Yingduo, they continued their march without waiting for a rest.

"Report, the reconnaissance battalion reported that the Japanese troops in the city did not discover us." Cun Yunsheng, who was holding a combat meeting, was stunned after hearing this.

"not found?"

"Yes, we captured two natives. According to them, there were not many Japanese troops in the city. Most of them were wounded soldiers, and there was only one battalion of combat troops." Meng Fanle said quickly.

"Let's capture a few more Japanese soldiers and interrogate them. It would be best if they are Japanese soldiers." Cun Yunsheng nodded. To be on the safe side, he decided to let the reconnaissance battalion capture two more Japanese soldiers and interrogate them.

"Yes." Meng Fan nodded, and then asked someone to send a message to the reconnaissance battalion.

This is when the benefits of equipping battalion and company levels with radio stations become apparent.

Not long after, the reconnaissance battalion called back again. According to the Japanese soldiers' confession, there was indeed only one battalion of Japanese troops in the city, and the rest were wounded.

This made Cun Yunsheng reveal a cruel smile.

The wounded are fine!

He has not forgotten the blood feud with the Cun family.

"Attack!" After everything was arranged, Cun Yunsheng didn't waste any words and directly ordered the attack.

The tactics were also very simple, which was to use powerful firepower to crush the enemy. He didn't believe that the Japanese army in the city would have heavy artillery.

boom!
boom!
boom!
Following the order, the artillery camp positions that had been prepared long ago, with more than 80 artillery pieces of various sizes, all opened fire at the first opportunity.

In less than half an hour, one third of the shells were used up.

Almost instantly, the Japanese troops in Hsipaw City 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 for a long time in silence, and finally turned around and ran into the city.

As the artillery fire continued to extend, the Japanese troops in the city were also severely damaged by the shells.

Shells were exploding everywhere.

They didn't understand why the enemy had so many artillery shells?

When will the guerrillas have heavy artillery?
"Damn, where do the enemies come from?" Colonel Nobukazu Yamazaki was in charge of guarding the city of Hsipak. Looking at the positions being destroyed one after another, a trace of fear flashed across his eyes, and then he roared angrily.

"Colonel, could it be guerrillas?" A lieutenant staff officer hesitated and spoke.

"Baga, have you ever seen a guerrilla force with heavy artillery?" Colonel Nobukazu Yamazaki slapped him in anger.

How could I have such stupid subordinates?

Guerrillas?
Guerrillas with heavy artillery?

He doesn't even have heavy artillery, but the guerrillas do?
Are you kidding me?
The lieutenant who was slapped also felt a little stupid.

"Colonel, could it be the Sichuan Army?" A captain pointed at the map and guessed.

"Sichuan Army?" Colonel Nobukazu Yamazaki subconsciously thought it was impossible, but after thinking about it, he looked at the map again.

"If it was the Sichuan Army, that would explain why there were so many heavy artillery pieces, but how did they do it? Are the defenders in Yingduo just a bunch of pigs?"

"Sir Colonel, no matter what, we need to hold on to Hsipaw now. We also need to report the situation here to the military and ask them to send reinforcements immediately."

"If it really is the Sichuan Army, it would be really bad." The captain's words also made Colonel Nobukazu Yamazaki realize the seriousness of the problem.

The Sichuan Army actually appeared in Hsipaw, so they must be heading for Lashio or Mandalay.

Thinking of this, Colonel Nobukazu Yamazaki became a little panicked and immediately asked someone to report the situation here to the military.

At the same time, let those lightly wounded soldiers immediately pick up weapons, go to the battlefield and resist the enemy's attack.

In the past, the Japanese army watched the enemy being bombarded by their own artillery fire.

Now, the soldiers of the Sichuan Army were watching the Japanese troops fleeing in panic due to the artillery fire.

The fierce artillery fire, in particular, made the Japanese army lose their temper and could only retreat to their positions.

"Tank, it's a damn tank." At a Japanese machine gun position, several Japanese soldiers were shocked when they saw the M4 tank.

This tank is several times more powerful than their little tank.

Especially the black gun barrel, which makes people feel creepy.

boom!
Before they could react, the 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 forward.

Further behind were the infantry following closely.

In fact, there was no need for infantry intervention.

If you encounter any resistance in the fortifications, just fire your artillery at them.

If that doesn't work, then two shots.

Basically, few positions can withstand such bombing.

Even if the fortifications cannot be destroyed, the earthquake would still kill the Japanese troops inside.

"We are under attack, we are under attack, requesting tactical guidance, requesting tactical guidance." Japanese Major Jiro Sasaki, who was in charge of the second line of defense, looked at the tanks getting closer and closer and could only call for reinforcements.

"Baga, baga, hold on, hold on, reinforcements are on the way, hold on for at least half an hour." Colonel Nobukazu Yamazaki roared over the phone. He had already sent people to arm the wounded.

Now all the wounded who can move will be sent to the battlefield.

"Colonel, the enemy will break through my defense line in ten minutes at most. They have tanks, they have tanks, we can't hold on." Major Jiro Sasaki almost howled.

This new type of tank is simply impenetrable.

His men used grenade launchers to hit the tanks, but it was like tickling them and there was no way to stop them from advancing.

He even sent out a suicide squad, but before they could get close, they were all knocked to the ground by a dense hail of bullets from the infantry behind them.

“Damn, who is on the other side?” Colonel Nobukazu Yamazaki was also dumbfounded. There were tanks. Could it really be the Sichuan Army?
"Colonel, the people opposite us are the Sichuan Army. They are the Sichuan Army." Jiro Sasaki shouted loudly.

Hearing this, Colonel Nobukazu Yamazaki felt his scalp tingle. He didn't expect that it was actually the Sichuan Army.

He didn't have time to think about how the other party came to Xibu quietly.

"Hold on, hold on." After saying this, Colonel Nobukazu Yamazaki immediately hung up the phone.

"Immediately send another telegram to the military headquarters, telling them that the Sichuan Army has appeared in Hsipaw City for unknown purposes, and requesting tactical guidance."

"Hay."

Soon, the telegram arrived quickly in Rangoon.

Masazo Kawabe, who was anxiously waiting for the report from the reconnaissance plane, paced back and forth.

"Could it really be the Sichuan Army? That's impossible, how did they do it?" Hebian Zhengsan murmured.

"Take down Yingduo quietly?"

"Report, Xibu has an urgent telegram." At this time, the communications staff came in with a telegram.

Hearing this, Hebian Zhengsan was puzzled. What urgent message did Xibu send?

"Isn't there any telegram from Yingduo yet?" "Not yet." The communications staff shook his head with a trace of worry on his face.

Hearing this, Kawabe Masazo sighed, then opened the telegram, which made his face pale.

"Baga, the Sichuan Army actually appeared in Hsipaw?"

"Nani?"

"How can this be?"

"Absolutely impossible."

For a moment, the entire military was filled with surprise.

Hsipaw is more than 200 kilometers away from Myitkyina, and this is just the straight-line distance. If you take a small road, it would be closer to 300 kilometers.

It was really unbelievable that the Sichuan Army appeared outside the city of Xibu without making any noise.

"Commander, is this true?" someone couldn't help but ask.

"Colonel Yamazaki Nobukazu just sent a telegram saying that the Sichuan Army has been spotted outside Hsipaw City. They are currently deploying heavy artillery and tanks, and their firepower is very strong."

"This kind of powerful firepower configuration is only available in the Sichuan Army."

"Who else could it be except the Sichuan Army?" Hebian Zhengsan said with suppressed anger.

"No need to wait for Yingduo's intelligence. It must have been done by the Sichuan Army. Damn it, what on earth do they want to do?"

"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, Commander, I think we should stop the support." A major staff officer objected.

"Baga, say it again? Xibu is lost, do you know what that means?" The chief of staff glared and roared angrily.

"Commander, we currently don't know whether the Sichuan Army is surrounding the enemy and attacking the reinforcements, or whether they have other purposes." The major was not afraid, but continued to speak bravely.

“Your Excellency, Chief of Staff, Hsipaw is indeed very important to us, but compared to Mandalay and Lashio, it is not very important.”

"Go on." Hebian Zhengsan had a blank expression on his face and motioned for him to continue.

"At this moment, 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 Irrawaddy River and attack Yangon."

"There is only one regiment stationed in Yangon right now. It is obviously insufficient to station such a small number of troops in such a large area."

"So, no matter whether the Sichuan Army is surrounding the enemy and attacking the reinforcements or trying to make trouble with Xibu, we should not rescue them." The major's words won the approval of many people in the military.

Compared to Hsipaw, Lashio and Mandalay are more important.

Because it was after they occupied these two places that they completely defeated the expeditionary force and the British army.

The same logic applies now. These two places mean that the Japanese troops entering Burma are not far from defeat.

"So where do you think the Sichuan Army will attack after taking Hsipaw? Lashio or Mandalay?" Kawabe Masamitsu 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 an answer.

"Mandalay."

"Why?" Hebian Zhengsan asked in confusion.

"Because Lieutenant General Mutaguchi Ren'ya is attacking Imphal, the Allied forces must be panicking, so they ordered the Sichuan Army to move south. The purpose is to let us transfer the 18th Division back to ease the situation in Imphal." The major expressed his thoughts in detail.

After saying this, Kawabe Masazo looked at the other person with admiration.

"What's your name?"

"Hiromichi Yahara, Your Excellency the Commander." Hiromichi Yahara stood at attention and saluted.

"Okay, from now on you are the combat staff officer of the 15th Army." Hebian Zhengsan nodded, then waved his hand and promoted the other party to the combat staff officer.

"Yes, Commander." Yahara Hiromichi responded quickly.

"So what do you think we should do now?" asked Kawabe Masazo.

"At the same time, send fighter planes to support Hsipaw and let them hold Hsipaw. I believe that the Sichuan Army has traveled a long distance and the supplies they carry are definitely insufficient. They can only last for a month at most."

"As long as we hold out 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 destroy the Sichuan Army in one fell swoop."

"There are still thousands of wounded soldiers in Xibu City. We can organize them to resist the attack of the Sichuan Army. There should be no problem."

"Even if they use heavy artillery, it won't hurt. They can't carry many shells after such a long journey."

"At the same time, we can let the Takeuchi Corps attack Myitkyina to shake the morale of the Sichuan Army." Yahara Hiromichi's words won the approval of everyone in the military.

"Yoshi, your suggestion is very good. Let's do as you say. Let Colonel Yamazaki Nobukazu hold on for fifteen days, and at the same time, let the air force take off." Kawabe Masamitsu immediately ordered.

"Hay."

When Colonel Nobukazu Yamazaki of Hsipaw City received the telegram, he was stunned.

Hold on for fifteen days?
He can’t even last one day now, let alone fifteen days?
Are those people in the military all pigs?

Don’t you know that this place is very dangerous?
Did I use the words of tactical guidance?

Doesn't it just mean that the situation is very dangerous and if I don't send troops, I will die in battle.

As a result, those people in the military turned a blind eye.

He even suspected that the telegram was fake and sent another one requesting tactical guidance.

The answer I got was to stick to it.

This time Colonel Nobukazu Yamazaki was completely confused.

Wasn't what he said intense enough?
With nearly a hundred artillery pieces and more than a dozen tanks, he had already lost a third of his position.

Isn't this violent enough?

"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 that Xibu is lost?" Colonel Nobukazu Yamazaki cursed.

"I know for sure, but I guess the military is more worried about Lashio and Mandalay."

"Xibu may not mean anything in their eyes." The chief of staff said helplessly.

"Baka." Colonel Nobukazu Yamazaki was now filled with helplessness and rage, with nothing he could do.

"Let everyone be prepared to die with honor, and live and die with Xibu."

He dared not disobey the military's orders, otherwise he would be subject to severe military law.

"Hay."

Outside the city, the soldiers of the Sichuan Army had occupied the position, but did not stop the attack. Instead, they continued to advance into the city.

Relying on powerful weapons, no Japanese army could stop them.

"This is the last act of madness by the Japanese. They actually let wounded soldiers go to the battlefield." Ma Dazhi, who led the attack, sneered as he looked at the fallen Japanese wounded soldiers.

"Tell all companies to speed up the offensive and try to completely capture Hsipaw City before dark."

"Yes."

　My child had a fever at around 2 a.m. last night. I gave him medicine and tossed and turned until around 4 a.m. before he fell asleep. I got up at around 7 a.m. and took him to the hospital. I didn't come back until 10:30 a.m. I rushed to finish this, and I updated first and revised later!
　　
　
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