Chapter 218: One Last Chance
Tsuruta Numan believes that the target of the attackers was Kanshiro Rakuai from the beginning. As for the senior staff officers in this carriage, they were just a funeral, or they bumped into it by mistake. As for the military commanders in Chongqing, Tsuruta Numan believed that they did not have this ability, and dared to rush hundreds of kilometers to the hinterland of the southeast of Shanxi Province to attack Changzhi without a rear.
Except for the Dohachi Road in Hubei, Tsuruta Numanan couldn't think of anyone else in the surrounding Shina army who could hate Kamanshiro Rakuai so much. And the activities that Kamishiro carried out in the mountainous areas east of Hubei before he was dismissed are likely to become the target of revenge by the Tuhachi Army.
First, they slaughtered hundreds of people in Wangjiagou, their hidden location, and then fed the reconnaissance personnel sent by the Eighth Road and the so-called local cadres captured during the Qingxiang operation to the wolf dogs. These things all mean that the hatred between his old classmate and that Tubalu is not ordinarily deep.
Although there is a shadow behind these events, it is also himself who makes suggestions. But it was Kamishiro who did it in front of him, at least he intervened in the matter, and those dirt eight roads didn't know yet. In the hearts of those earth eight roads, these accounts will undoubtedly be recorded on Kamishiro Rakuhe.
And the Tubalu is in the western security area of Hubei, in order to take revenge on those who serve the empire. It's enough to prove that guy is a very vindictive person. The usual Eight Paths will also kill those who are loyal to the Empire, but will not take the extreme of hanging their bodies from trees for public display.
It is precisely because of the methods taken by Li Ziyuan in the western part of Hubei, and the previous time Li Ziyuan dared to hunt down a large number of Japanese puppet troops around him, and he also dared to sneak attack Jingjiazhuang Field Airport under the noses of the Japanese army. Therefore, Tsuruta Numan thinks that the person who attacked this train this time will definitely not be anyone other than the extremely vengeful Dirt Eight Road.
However, looking at the ugly death of Kamishiro Luohe, Tsuruta Numanan's back was also cold for a while. He didn't expect that this Tuba Road was so vindictive, and even in order to get rid of Luo Hekanshiro, he actually dared to enter the territory of Changzhi, which was now heavily guarded by the Japanese army, and attacked a military column that was also heavily guarded.
Is this a demonstration to yourself, to the 36th Division? Or is there something else in mind or a warning? If that guy is eyeing him one day, wouldn't he have to guard against it all the time? It's impossible to bring a large team of people around him all day long, if he is alone one day, will this guy let himself die more ugly than Luo Aikanshiro?
It's just that his back is a little cold right now, and he doesn't know that Li Ziyuan is at the Changzhi Railway Station, right under his nose, dressed as a beggar and squatting for several days. After the train that had been prepared for a long time was unusual, he patiently squatted around the battlefield for five full days.
And during these five days, it was necessary to dodge the patrols constantly sent by the Japanese puppet army in the surrounding strongholds because of the passage of this important military column. I want to monitor this train and don't let it slip out of my nose, but I can't always think about a problem.
That is Luo Hekanshiro, who is going to go to Taiyuan first, and then transfer to Tianjin to return to China. The news on this train is how it spreads nearby. I knew that Luo Hekanshiro had killed too many people and made too many enemies during his time in Ludong. I'm afraid that not only Tubalu, but even there are people within the puppet army who want to get rid of him.
So in order to ensure his safety, he specially arranged for him to get on this train with strict guards. Among these staff officers, there are himself and many of his classmates from the 6th Army Non-commissioned Officer School, and it is not difficult to take this train. Before this train left, the Changzhi Gendarmerie Special High-tech had been on strict alert, how did the attacker appear?
All the processes are arranged by yourself. Not to mention that none of them participated, and even within the 36th Division, only a few people knew that Luo Hekanshiro would leave Changzhi by this train. Since there is no Zhi Na person involved, how did this news leak out?
Tsuruta Numan did not believe that the news on the train could have been leaked by the officers involved in the operation arrangement. This kind of top-secret military train not only has very few people inside the division and regiment know about it, but even if anyone knows about it, it will not be leaked. The ethics of the officers of the 6th Army of the Empire, he still believes in Tsuruta Numa.
However, the chief of staff of the 36th Division, Imamura Shintaro Osa, who was also at the scene, did not give Tsuruta Numa Nan much time to figure out what went wrong. However, for Imamura Shintaro's inquiry, Tsuruta Numan did not hide it, and directly said his judgment.
After saying his judgment, Tsuruta Numan looked at Imamura Shintaro in front of him and said, "Your Excellency, I insist that the attacker is neither the military commander of Chongqing, nor the other Tuba Road in the southeast of Jin, but the Tuba Road that is active in the Hubei area. ”
"And the attack on this train was not a leak of information in advance, it should be the unconscious action of these dirt roads when they were attacking. I believe that no one in the Emperor ** team will betray the secrets of the Emperor ** team for money or anything else. ”
"This time, there is the last deputy chief of staff and his entourage, and the train they took was arranged by the special high-tech department of the Changzhi gendarmerie. Those who also serve as guards are also selected by the divisional guard units. The boarding time is also carefully chosen. Even the driver of this train did not know who was on it. ”
"In this case, if the whereabouts of the last deputy chief of staff and his entourage will still be leaked, then I can only admire the vast power of the intelligence agency of China and can penetrate into our core. However, since the incident in China, China's intelligence system has not been at this level at all. ”
"Whether it is the government army of China or the Eighth Road in the Taihang Mountains, there is no ability to penetrate into our core. So I think this attack was a sudden incident. I think we should mobilize our forces and once again sweep the mountainous areas in the eastern part of Hubei to severely punish the daring Tubalu. ”
Regarding Tsuruta Nunan's judgment, Imamura Shintaro said with a blue face: "Tsuruta Shaoza, do you think this judgment of yours will convince the base camp and the North China Front?" A train transporting heavy artillery shells and a group of senior staff officers of the North China Front was attacked. ”
"All the ammunition and supplies on the car were destroyed, and all the entourages were killed, including two Dazuo, more than a dozen officers at the rank of Zhongzuo and Shaozuo, and this incident will shake the base camp. But it was just a dirt road, in order to take revenge on a retired 6th Army Shaozo who destroyed an ordinary village in the southeast of Jin. ”
"And in order to take revenge on a retired 6th Army Shaozuo, this Tubalu not only risked being quickly wiped out by the imperial garrison in the surrounding strongholds, but also risked the double danger of being defeated by the escort troops. Do you think the base camp and the North China Front will accept this reason? ”
"For such an attack with serious consequences, you should use this reason. Not to mention the commander of the North China Front, even the commander of the division, you can't convince you. If you follow this logic, if the people of China have this means of revenge. Then since the Imperial 6th Army entered the battlefield of China, almost all the officers could not escape this kind of pursuit. ”
"What the Imperial 6th Army has done on the battlefield in China since the China Incident, you should know as an intelligence officer. The torture of civilians and prisoners of war, and the forced conscription of women to serve as comfort women, were not uncommon in that unit. If the people of China have this determination and strength, they will look for an opportunity to take revenge on those emperor officials who have killed and hidden the people of the anti-Japanese villages and villages. ”
"The Imperial 6th Army has already been killed and wounded everywhere in China, and even you, Tsuruta Numanan Shaozo, may not be able to escape. You asked me to use this reason to explain to the base camp and the North China Front, you are one of those generals and lieutenant general-level officers, a group of idiots who are very easy to fool? ”
"Tsuruta Shaozuo, I don't care what means you use or what methods you take, you must give a reasonable explanation to the base camp and the North China Front Headquarters. As for your excuse, I advise you not to mention it again. Don't be involved in the intelligence gathering of this battle, and focus your main energy on the investigation of this matter. ”
"As for those responsible for this incident, the 36th Division must give an explanation to the base camp and the North China Front. The garrison along the Baijin Railway in Changzhi will be entrusted to you to be responsible for the rectification work. The gendarmerie and the special high-tech department will fully cooperate with you in this rectification. ”
"The most severe sanctions must be given to those officers of the garrison who fail in their duties. And the security officers in charge of the vicinity of here, let them commit suicide to take responsibility for this incident. I don't need you to report on the process of rectification, all I need is the result. ”
"Tsuruta Shaosa, I will emphasize to you one last time. Whether or not this battle can start smoothly is related to the next step of the empire's strategy in North China. I don't want any unnecessary disruption to the preparations for this battle. You should focus on rectifying the garrisons along the Baijin Railway to ensure the smooth operation of the Baijin Railway in wartime. ”
"Remember Tsuruta Shaosa, this is your last chance. If there is any more accidents, even the division commander will not be able to protect you. From today onwards, the special service squad of the division and regiment will be under your command. In addition to ensuring radio decipherment in the First and Second China Theaters, the next step is to focus on the eight roads in the Taihang Mountains. ”
"As for the sweep of the mountainous areas in the eastern part of Hubei, at present, the division is unable to draw enough troops to carry out it for the time being. At present, the main forces of the entire North China Front Army are fighting around the next stage. I'll give you some consideration when the time comes. ”
"Rest assured, the North China Front has decided to deal with the Chongqing Army on the Jinnan side. The focus of the next sweep is to solve the eight roads in North China like maggots on tarsal bones. When the time comes, the special unit you trained, don't let the division commander and me down. ”
looked at Shintaro Imamura Osa, whose face was blue and his tone was cold. Knowing that if he said another word, I was afraid that the next person to leave would be his own Tsuruta Nuan, and his heart was cold. Hurriedly said: "Please rest assured, I will do my best to find out who did it." ”
"It's just Your Excellency Chief of Staff, I still think that the attacker of this incident is Tuba Road in Hubei. That guy dared to sneak attack the Jingjiazhuang field airfield under the nose of the division headquarters last time, which is enough to show his courage and means. For that guy, we definitely can't take it lightly. I'm worried that in this battle, this dirt and eight roads will cause trouble behind the division. ”