Chapter 329: Linking three war zones? So exciting!

"What tricks is Zhang Xianghua playing on me?" Xue Yue, commander of the Ninth War Zone, said speechlessly as he watched the telegram just sent by the communications staff.

His original intention was to ask the 12th Army of the Fourth War Zone for help, but what was the result?

What kind of arms does this guy think he is buying?
Is he short of munitions?
There is absolutely no shortage.

After the Third Battle of Changsha inflicted heavy damage on the Japanese army, Yamashiro's support for him increased significantly.

To put it bluntly, since there have been military achievements, naturally some resources will be allocated to them.

"Sir, I'm afraid you really need to ask the Fourth War Zone for help." Major General Senior Advisor Deng Weiren said slowly.

During the Third Battle of Changsha, Deng Weiren was promoted to Major General and Senior Advisor for his outstanding contributions in assisting with confidential matters and planning the overall situation, and he still served as the head of the Operations Section.

It can be said that Deng Weiren is now a popular figure in front of Xue Yue.

Hearing his confidant say this, Xue Yue was naturally a little curious.

"Why do you say that?"

"According to some intelligence I have learned, the Fourth War Zone has some contacts with the Sichuan Army Corps in the south. Commander Zhang's Fourth Army has now been fully equipped with American weapons and its combat effectiveness has been completely renewed. This is also the basis for his confidence in the Battle of Yangcheng," Deng Weiren explained.

Hearing this, Xue Yue's eyes flashed with a gleam of light.

He didn't expect that the Fourth Army would undergo such a drastic change?
This did surprise him.

"Really?" Xue Yue asked.

"Of course it's true." Deng Weiren said affirmatively.

Xue Yue was now getting a little restless. He originally thought that Shancheng had given him an American-equipped regiment, which had allowed him to show off for a while, and he was even preparing to teach the Japanese a lesson in this Changsha Battle.

As a result, someone now told him that all members of the Fourth Army were equipped with American weapons.

Don’t worry about scarcity but inequality.

This sharp contrast naturally made it difficult for him to accept.

Xue Yue calmed down, lit a cigarette and started smoking.

Because of Shancheng's attitude, the generals who joined later knew that the only way they could have confidence was to keep the soldiers in their hands.

Now that he has access to American equipment, he is naturally tempted.

"What do you think about us buying some American equipment?"

Although he is not that rich, as the commander of the war zone, as long as he wants, he will definitely find a way.

"I think so too. The Ninth War Zone seems to have no shortage of weapons and ammunition, but in fact, only the regular troops have them. Some ragtag troops don't even have decent mortars."

"There is still a big gap between us and the Japanese army. If you can buy some weapons and equipment and distribute them to those miscellaneous troops, they will definitely be grateful to you." Deng Weiren's words made Xue Yue's eyes light up.

In fact, he also belonged to the Cantonese Zhang faction at the beginning, and later joined the Central Army.

But he knew clearly how much he was valued.

According to his understanding, Shancheng had obtained the equipment of seven American-equipped divisions.

The results of it?
They allocated an American-equipped regiment to him, and they gave it to him only because he won the Third Battle of Changsha.

Originally, he thought that after the reorganization of Yamashiro was completed, these seven American-equipped divisions would be used to counterattack the Japanese army.

The result seems now!

That's not the case at all.

It is obvious that they want to preserve their strength and take the opportunity to annex those miscellaneous troops that have suffered heavy losses.

This is really a joke.

The Guizhou Army is an example.

Several divisions of the original Guizhou Army have had their numbers cancelled, and the rest have started to interfere, with an obvious intention to annex the other side.

Since Shancheng has done this, Xue Yue has to be a little cautious.

He can't be so foolish as to use up all his own troops. By then, even if he has made great achievements in battle, no one will pay attention to him.

Thinking of this, Xue Yue spoke.

"Then send someone to contact Zhang Fakui and ask him to find a way to help purchase a batch of weapons and equipment, especially heavy artillery. I heard that the Sichuan Army has a lot of heavy artillery. They suffered a loss last time because of the heavy artillery. This time, I will also teach the Japanese a lesson."

"Yes." Deng Weiren nodded quickly.

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"The Japanese are going to launch the Fourth Battle of Changsha?" Cun Yunsheng of the Hanoi Governor-General's Office frowned slightly as he looked at the latest intelligence.

The development of the situation was so abrupt that Cun Yunsheng didn't even have time to react.

Could it be that the Japanese military headquarters has sent more troops to the 11th Army?

Logically speaking, the Japanese 11th Army suffered heavy losses in the last war and has not yet recovered. Is it okay now?

Or the Japanese reinforcements arrived.

Or the opponent continues to fight with injuries.

No matter which one it is, it means that the Japanese army's combat effectiveness is beginning to decline.

Then the immigration plan that you have previously formulated can be expanded.

Previously, due to the railway issues, immigration has always been carried out on a small scale, so the results have been average so far.

"The Ninth War Zone also wants to purchase weapons and equipment?" Cun Yunsheng looked at the second telegram, which was signed by Zhang Fakui from the Fourth War Zone, and was relaying the ideas of the Ninth War Zone.

"Sir, do you agree?" Meng Fanle asked doubtfully.

"Agree to their request, but there is one condition. We will need the railway of the Ninth War Zone to help transport the refugees." Cun Yunsheng put forward an additional condition.

"As long as they agree to this request, their request to purchase weapons will be agreed."

"Yes." Meng Fanle had no objection. He believed that as long as the other party was not a fool, he would definitely agree to their request.

After all, there are really few people who can sell weapons and equipment so readily at this time.

Even for Stilwell, there were conditions attached.

"Also, let Zhang Fakui send a telegram to Generals Li Bai, asking them what they think about the suggestion I put forward a few days ago." Cun Yunsheng suddenly remembered something and said hurriedly.

"Yes."

He had asked Li Bai and the other person before, and the answer he got was to consider it.

Cun Yunsheng didn’t say anything at the time. After all, it was normal to consider such things.

But now the Japanese 11th Army is about to launch the Fourth Battle of Changsha.

This is the best time to recapture Jiangcheng.

The thought of the three war zones being linked together at the same time.

The corners of Cun Yunsheng's mouth rose slightly, and he couldn't suppress his smile.

"It's so enjoyable, so enjoyable, so damn enjoyable."

The three war zones have a total of at least hundreds of thousands of troops, and even a battle involving millions of people.

Because the Japanese army has been withdrawing troops from the Chinese battlefield one after another, there are not many elite Japanese troops on the Chinese battlefield now.

If a battle involving a million people really took place, it would definitely make life very difficult for the Japanese army.

It can even help recover large tracts of lost territory.

The only trouble is that he needs a lot of support.

Fortunately, during this period, military production capacity began to increase continuously, not to mention supporting a battle involving millions of people.

Providing weapons, equipment and ammunition for 100,000 people should not be a problem.

Moreover, as time goes by, the production capacity is still increasing. In the final analysis, Cun Yunsheng can become richer and richer as he fights more, while the Japanese army becomes poorer and poorer, and its foundation is constantly being weakened.

"Sir, your plan is really huge. It involves three battlefields and millions of soldiers and civilians." Meng Fanle couldn't help but sigh.

"I'm afraid no one would dare to believe that this was actually driven by you."

Hearing this, Cun Yunsheng's mouth corners raised even more.

"If you can praise, praise more. I like to hear it."

Got it!
Seeing Cun Yunsheng's smug expression, Meng Fanle shook his head and began to draft a telegram.

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The perspective returns to Yangcheng again. In the west of Jiangxi, the armored regiment, led by Zhao He, charges forward.

Tear up all the Japanese defense lines west of Xijiang River.

The 59th Division behind also followed closely with the armored regiment.

The defeated Japanese army could only flee northward, but they had to face the 90th and 102nd Divisions on both wings.

Naturally, they would not give up this opportunity to kick a helpless opponent.

"Captain Zhao, without your armored regiment, we would not be able to reach the Xijiang River in such a short time even if we paid a heavy price." Tang Lian couldn't help but say as he looked at the Xijiang River scenery in front of him.

This should be the closest the Fourth War Zone has been to Guangzhou in the past two years.

If he fails to capture Yangcheng this time, he might as well kill himself with a piece of tofu.

"Captain Tang, you're too polite. It's what we should do." Zhao He replied indifferently, and then looked at the soldiers of the engineering battalion who were busy building a pontoon bridge.

The original wooden bridge over the Xijiang River could not bear the weight of the tanks.

Therefore, it must be reinforced before it can be passed.

"Do you need help?" Tang Lian was used to the other party's attitude. It was normal for others to be arrogant.

The fighting along the way opened his eyes.

It turns out that the war can be so big?

This is really too simple.

If only his infantry regiment had tanks, too.

Of course, although he is envious, he still has self-awareness.

"No need, Captain Tang, let your men rest first. After we cross the river, there will be a fierce siege, and your infantry will be needed to fight bravely." Zhao He shook his head.

"It's my duty." Tang Lian nodded.

Hearing this, Zhao He nodded and spoke to the communications soldier beside him.

"Send a telegram to Captain Shi and ask his artillery regiment to speed up. We will need their artillery support when we cross the river."

"Yes."

On the other side, in Yangcheng, Lieutenant General Nakazono Moritaka was listening to his subordinates' reports with a gloomy face.

"Commander, report from the front line: the Chinese firepower on the west line of Xijiang River is too fierce in the battle just now."

"All the defensive positions on the west side of the Xijiang River were lost. About two battalions of Imperial Army soldiers were killed. The remaining Imperial Army is currently heading north."

The chief of staff read the report with a grim expression.

He also didn't expect the outcome of the battle to be so tragic.

It was indeed beyond his expectations.

"In addition, a large number of Chinese troops have been spotted on the banks of the Xijiang River. They are building a pontoon bridge, but the Chinese army's heavy artillery regiment is suppressing our frontline artillery fire. There is only one squadron of defenders on the banks of the Xijiang River, and they are currently in danger. We request tactical guidance." The chief of staff took a breath and continued to report.

"Baga, are the Sichuan Army's tanks so powerful?"

How long has it been?

Three infantry battalions, loss of two?
The remaining one is still struggling to survive.

This efficiency was beyond his expectations.

Thinking of this, Lieutenant General Nakazono Moritaka's face became extremely ugly.

"Dispatch a battalion from the 129th Independent Infantry Brigade to immediately support the Xijiang defense line. Have the Imperial Army send an infantry regiment to reinforce Xijiang and resolutely block the attack of the Chinese army in Xijiang. Also, have the th Division move to Xijiang immediately. Never let the Chinese army get close to Guangzhou." Lieutenant General Nakazono Moritaka ordered while looking at the map.

"Hai, Your Excellency the Commander, I will issue the combat order immediately." The chief of staff stood at attention and saluted.

The Japanese positions on the east side of Xijiang River had just fired at the Chinese engineering battalion that was building a pontoon bridge across the river.

As a result, they were bombarded by heavy artillery from the opposite side.

The originally intact position was now shattered by artillery fire. The squadron leader, Colonel Onomura, was reinforcing the defense line with the remaining one hundred men.

But because the bombardment from the heavy artillery regiment was so fierce, it was extremely difficult to repair.

He only breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the reinforcements arriving from the rear.

If there were no reinforcements, he would not be able to hold his line of defense until the tanks crossed the river.

There is a giant steel beast in front and artillery shells above our heads. How can we defend ourselves?
When Colonel Yamashita, the Japanese battalion commander who came to support, saw this scene, they looked at each other in bewilderment.

Because he had the same idea as Captain Onomura.

How to keep this?
Through the telescope, you can clearly see dozens of tanks on the opposite side of the river, staring at you covetously.

Shells kept falling overhead.

The only way to delay the enemy's actions now is to blow up the pontoon bridge under construction.

But as soon as they show their heads to fight back, they will be met with even more intense fire.

"Bagayashi, where is our artillery? Why don't they suppress the enemy's artillery? So many Imperial Army soldiers were killed by the enemy's artillery." Major Yamashita answered angrily as he looked at the people around him who were blown to pieces by artillery shells.

Upon hearing this, Captain Onomura looked helpless.

And artillery support?
Since the enemy's heavy artillery appeared, their field artillery has never appeared again.

Just as he was about to explain, the whistling sound of artillery shells reached his ears.

"Baga, hide quickly." Upon hearing the familiar sound of artillery fire, Captain Onomura immediately stood up and shouted loudly.

Fortunately, after several artillery bombardments, these Japanese soldiers became very experienced in dodging artillery shells. Especially when they heard the sound of artillery shells, they would immediately lie on the ground or use the dead soldiers next to them as a cover for themselves. In short, most of the Japanese soldiers had become immune to artillery attacks.

After all, new recruits are afraid of artillery and old soldiers are afraid of stray bullets. Apart from the initial panic, these Japanese devils began to avoid artillery shells.

After all, once you get familiar with it, it's just like that.

But the so-called attack on the floating bridge on the opposite side is basically impossible.

"Krupp's artillery level is getting higher and higher." Zhao He affirmed as he looked at the smoke rising from the other side of the river.

Tang Lian next to him looked envious.

Had he ever thought that so many heavy artillery would be deployed on the battlefield?

Before this, every time we fought a war, we would be lucky to have a few dozen artillery shells to support us.

All that was left was to rely on courage and blood to fight the Japanese army.

But now it is the Japanese army that are being bombed, and it feels really good to see the situation changing.

"Report, Commander, the engineering battalion is reporting that the pontoon bridge can be built in half an hour at most. Please get ready, Armored Regiment." At this time, the signalman came over and reported quickly.

"Got it. Order the entire regiment to prepare for battle." Zhao He nodded, then looked at Tang Lian.

"Don't worry, my brothers have already rested well." Tang Lian knew what he meant and responded immediately.

　Rest for a while, then update the new book! I feel much better today, but I don’t know why I woke up with a splitting headache, and I haven’t had dinner yet! Take it easy first!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)