usatvline Chapter 290 Okamura Neiji's Response
Chapter 290 Okamura Neiji's Response
After the tripartite joint action was reached.
The troops of all forces began to make emergency preparations to deal with the upcoming conflict with the Japanese.
In the Jinsui Army camp, soldiers were checking their weapons and equipment to ensure that every gun and every bullet was in best condition.
At the Central Army's position, soldiers are conducting simulated combat drills.
The Eighth Route Army troops secretly gathered in the mountains. They took advantage of the terrain and prepared to attack the enemy's supply lines.
On the Japanese side, Neiji Okamura sat at his desk, looking at the information in his hands with a serious expression.
This information came from spies from various forces, and they revealed a worrying fact: the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, the Central Army and the Eighth Route Army had united.
This news surprised Okamura Neiji. He had originally thought that he could easily deal with the Eighth Route Army's independent column and open up the Shotai Railway, but now the situation has become complicated.
Okamura Neiji frowned, clenched his hands into fists, and fell into deep thought.
He understood that this large-scale military operation had caused panic among all parties, and they were worried that they would become the next target of the devils.
Although he wanted to explain to the Central Army and the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army that his target was only the independent column of the Eighth Route Army and he would not take action against them, he also knew that such an explanation would be difficult to convince people.
After all, it was no joke for the North China Front Army to mobilise such a large force.
Just then, the chief of staff hurried into the headquarters with an anxious look on his face.
He walked quickly to Okamura Yasuji and asked anxiously, "Commander, have you received any news about the joint operation of the Eighth Route Army, Shanxi Suiyuan Army, and Central Army?"
Ningji Okamura nodded, with a hint of sneer in his eyes.
"Chief of Staff, I have received the news. It seems that our actions have frightened them."
"Commander, the combined forces of the three parties exceed 60. This is a powerful force," the chief of staff said anxiously.
Okamura Neiji walked to the large map, pondered for a moment and said, "Chief of Staff, since the Chinese army wants to have a major battle with us in Shanxi, I will satisfy them.
Given the poor combat effectiveness of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army and the Central Army, I am not afraid even if they have more people.
What really worries me is the Eighth Route Army, especially the Eighth Route Army Independent Column."
There was a hint of worry in his eyes.
"The Shanxi-Suiyuan Army and the Central Army both have their own fixed territories, so it is easy for us to launch operations against them.
But the Eighth Route Army is different. They mostly operate in mountainous areas. Once they go into the mountains, it is difficult for us to find them.
And then they can also sabotage our supply lines, which is a headache for me."
"How about this, Chief of Staff? Send someone to contact the Central Army and the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army and ask them not to take action. I can promise not to send troops to them, and even agree to their other conditions."
Ningji Okamura decided to win over the Central Army and the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army and give them benefits in exchange for their refraining from sending troops.
He believed that the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army and the Central Army would agree to his conditions. After all, they all had their own plans and it was impossible for them to really work together.
The chief of staff nodded heavily and said, "Ha Yi, I will arrange the action right away."
After saying this, the chief of staff turned and left the headquarters.
Ningji Okamura stood in the headquarters and looked at the large map of North China. The map was covered with marks, recording in detail the territories of various forces.
There was a gleam of ambition in his eyes. After victory in this major battle, the headquarters would definitely reward him, and this would bring him one step closer to the position of commander-in-chief of the expeditionary force.
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As night falls, the sky is dotted with stars.
Inside the Eighth Route Army headquarters, the radio beeps could be heard one after another.
The communicators were busy shuttling between the rooms. The telegrams in their hands were the link between the front line and the headquarters, and every piece of information could affect the direction of the war.
In a simple office, the leader was staring at the telegram he had just received, his eyes revealing determination and joy.
This major battle was a rare opportunity and a severe challenge for the Eighth Route Army.
He knew that the Japanese's plan to open up the Zhengtai Railway was nothing but a pipe dream.
The chief said to the chief of staff beside him: "Chief of Staff, the three-party joint action has been reached, and we will begin to actively prepare for war.
The scale of this battle is larger than the last one, so I ask all local troops to actively prepare for battle and be ready to deal with the invasion of the devils. "
"By the way, immediately send a telegram to all the main forces in Shanxi area and ask them to actively prepare for war. We must fight better in this operation and put an end to the Japanese's arrogance." The leader added.
The Chief of Staff nodded heavily, "Yes, Chief."
But then, he frowned slightly and said worriedly: "Commander, do you think the Central Army and the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army will really take active action? I think we should still be prepared for emergencies."
After hearing what the chief of staff said, the chief seemed to be thinking about something.
He nodded and said, "Chief of Staff, you are right. Both parties have their own little tricks and they are likely to fail at the critical moment.
We can't trust them too much, there are too many precedents.
Let's put it this way. The Eighth Route Army's various units are still actively preparing for war, but we must also prepare emergency plans to deal with unexpected situations."
"Yes, Commander. The General Staff will formulate an emergency plan as soon as possible."
After saying this, the chief of staff turned around and left the command center, and began to convey the message.
After receiving the telegram from headquarters, the main forces in various places immediately realized the importance of the matter.
This major battle will determine the direction of the situation in Shanxi. Whether the Eighth Route Army can defend or expand its base depends on this battle.
The main forces took quick action, summoned all combat troops to prepare for battle, and countless Eighth Route Army troops began to assemble.
Their figures shuttled through the night like a group of cheetahs ready to attack, ready to deal a fatal blow to the enemy at any time.
The local guerrillas and county brigades also received orders from the headquarters, and everyone began to actively prepare for war.
Although they were poorly equipped, their morale was high. Everyone knew that they were fighting to defend their homes and their loved ones.
The total number of all the main forces of the Eighth Route Army and local guerrillas in the entire Shanxi region exceeded 30, forming a powerful force.