usatvline Chapter 386 How Much Was Greed
Chapter 386 How Much Was Greed
"Mr. Matsushima, how did you find this place?" When Chen Yang saw the appearance of Matsushima Hisao, he suddenly felt that something really big seemed to have happened.
Hisao Matsushima is one of the best among the younger generation trained by the Black Dragon Society.
After graduating from the Imperial University, he was transferred to Huaxia and served as Li Xianshu's secretary.
In addition to controlling local information, he is also responsible for assisting Li Xianshu in handling some intelligence and consulate work matters.
However, it is obviously unreasonable for Hisao Matsushima to appear here at this time. Could something big have happened?
"Don't talk about this anymore, Director Chen. Your wife is waiting for you at the consulate. Come with me now." Without even saying hello to everyone, Hisao Matsushima pulled Chen Yang and was about to leave.
Chen Yang was slightly stunned, but did not refuse. He apologized to them and quickly followed Matsushima Hisao out of the Paramount.
The car was driving on the road leading to the consulate. Matsushima Hisao said nothing but looked anxious. Chen Yang didn't know how to start talking for a moment.
Arriving at the consulate, Chen Yang and Matsushima Hisao quickly walked to the top floor office.
At this time, there were several people in the office, including Isao Nakanishi from the Special Service Department, General Doizo from the Special High Section, and Major General Sato Fumitasu from the Logistics Department of the China Expeditionary Army.
"Madam, Director Chen is here." Matsushima Hisao said respectfully as he entered the door.
"Madam, why are you looking for me so urgently? Has something serious happened?" Chen Yang asked cautiously when he saw that the atmosphere in the meeting room was not right.
"Here is the latest battle report sent by the Kwantung Army. You can take a look at it yourself." Li Xianshu seemed to be in a bad mood and her tone was extremely cold.
Chen Yang took the battle report and looked at it carefully. This was the battle report sent back to the headquarters by Michitaro Komatsubara of the 23rd Division.
Since the Battle of Nomonhan began in May, the Japanese army has always had the upper hand.
However, they seemed to have underestimated the terrifying power of the Russian bear.
From May to June, the Japanese army won successive battles and the Mongolian army was defeated.
Although the Soviet Union's 57th Army and 36th Motorized Infantry Division intervened later, they were still unable to stop the Japanese army.
Commander Komatsu told the headquarters more than once that this time they would be able to replicate the glorious feat of the imperial ancestors in defeating the Russian army decades ago.
However, by June, the balance of battle began to tilt towards the Soviet-Mongolian coalition.
Because Zhukov is here.
In order to resolve the war in the Nomonhan area as soon as possible, the Soviet High Command decided after discussion to temporarily expand the 57th Special Army in Tamtsagbulag and establish it as the Soviet 1st Army.
This was a large, temporarily organized, multi-combined corps with independent combat functions. Zhukov was appointed commander of the First Army.
The Soviet 1st Army had a total of about 6 people, including three infantry divisions, a motorized 36th Division, four mechanized brigades, and four tank brigades.
In addition, there are other troops such as the machine gun brigade, the 185th Artillery Regiment, the anti-tank artillery brigade, the air defense battalion, etc., together with the Mongolian army, the total mechanized army is about people.
After the troops were ready, Zhukov immediately asked the Military Commission for sufficient ammunition and material support.
This time, the Soviet Military Commission did not hold back for the first time, because the successive failures had already aroused the anger of the father.
Marshal Voroshilov received the instruction and immediately approved the use of the Siberian Railway to transport tons of shells, 6500 tons of bombs, 7000 tons of fuel, 4000 tons of food and 4000 tons of supplies, and 3000 trucks day and night...
The situation of the battle began to reverse instantly...
On the other side, the commander of the 23rd Division, Michitaro Komatsubara, was still immersed in the joy of continued victory, unable to extricate himself, but he never expected that in just a few days, the Soviet-Mongolian coalition forces had been armed to the teeth.
At this time, the Soviet-Mongolian coalition forces had a total of 498 tanks, 346 armored vehicles, 542 cannons, and 515 aircraft.
The Japanese army had only 326 tanks, 124 artillery pieces and 235 aircraft.
From July 1st to July 13th, the Japanese army fought with the Soviet-Mongolian coalition forces five times.
The Japanese army was so overwhelmed by the powerful steel torrent that they lost all their temper.
Michitaro Komatsubara sent an urgent telegram to the Kwantung Army Headquarters, requesting the transfer of an independent field heavy artillery regiment from the inland areas and anti-tank rapid-fire artillery squadrons from Fengtian, Bei'an, Qiqihar and other places to replenish the 23rd Division with weapons and personnel and to increase the number of aircraft and vehicles.
Under pressure, the Kwantung Army had to ask for help from the Chinese Expeditionary Army.
After reading the telegram, Chen Yang respectfully put it back on the table and said, "Madam, is it because of the transportation that you are looking for me so urgently?"
"It doesn't matter. As long as the Empire needs it, all material transportation links can give way to the military."
“嗯，”李贤淑眉眼微微松开道：“关东军司令部调集第2师团人、第4师团9800人、第7师团8000人、高炮部队和国境守备队主力向诺门罕前进，”
"The supply of materials for these troops will require the Chinese Expeditionary Force to bear some of the responsibility. Mr. Sato, do you have any questions?"
Sato Fumitasu said: "Madam, the logistics department of the expeditionary army can do its best to coordinate. As you know, Commander Gangcun has submitted the 'Hezihao' operation plan for attacking Changsha in September and has submitted it to General Nishio for approval."
"In addition to the recent joint sweep plan of five provinces carried out by the Secret Service, the logistics department needs to supply multiple armies, including the Imperial Army in Nanjing."
Li Xianshu's face condensed and he said, "Mr. Sato, I don't want to listen to your report. You can explain these trivial matters you mentioned to the Army Department."
"What I'm concerned about now is whether you can provide material assistance."
"I'll try my best." Sato Fumitai seemed a little unhappy.
Li Xianshu said in a deep voice: "Mr. Sato, I don't want to hear the words "try your best" or "maybe". What I need is a definite answer."
"If you can't do it, the local side will send a suitable person to take over your job."
"Sure, Mr. Sato, there will be no problem." Seeing Sato Fumitai's face become extremely ugly, Chen Yang hurriedly spoke out to stop the two from arguing.
"That's good." Li Xianshu looked at Nakanishi Gong and said, "Director Nakanishi, you and General Doiyuan should also help with this matter. The Cold Winter Plan is related to the oil extraction plan on Karafuto Island, and we must not let it go wrong."
"Okay, you guys go first, Chen Yang, come with me." Li Xianshu waved her hand and called Chen Yang over.
In the Japanese villa area, Li Xianshu returned to her residence, but her face was terribly gloomy.
"Aunt, what's wrong with you?" Chen Yang asked carefully.
"What's wrong? Did you know that someone sent a letter of accusation to mainland China, saying that you were embezzling the supplies from the Logistics Department?"