Being humiliated by Wang Mo in public, Iji Yanji was so angry that he immediately stood up and shouted angrily: "Wang Mo, don't be so arrogant!" He has repeatedly insulted me, the Minister Plenipotentiary of the Imperial Japanese Empire in China, do you really think that our Imperial Japanese Empire has no way to deal with you? You Chinese have a saying that disaster comes from the mouth, and I advise you to be better restrained! ”

"Converge a little?" Wang Mo smiled coldly and said, "I'm just expounding the facts, if your head is not full of mush, will you still put forward such ridiculous conditions when you are completely defeated on the battlefield?" ”

"Nonsense, our Imperial Japanese Army is just a tactical contraction, and there is no rout at all!" Ijihiko Yoshitian shamelessly denied the previous defeat of the Japanese army, and said menacingly, "Commander Wang, let you withdraw from Qingdao now, that is the opportunity given to you by my Great Japanese Empire." Otherwise, once our Imperial Japanese Army besieges the city, your army will not escape the end of annihilation! ”

Tactical contraction?

Wang Mo was so happy with Yiji Yanji's very creative statement that he laughed and praised: "Okay, that's a good point!" Tactical contraction, worthy of a diplomat, can speak so artistically and creatively about a total rout. Admire, I really admire it below! ”

This ridicule and sarcasm made Ijihikoji feel more humiliated than the previous direct insults.

Iji Hikoji was so angry that he trembled all over, slapped the table violently with a "snap", and asked angrily: "Commander Wang, are you determined to fight against my Great Japanese Empire and the entire civilized world?" ”

Wang Mo couldn't care about Yiji Yanji's threat like this, and sneered disdainfully: "As I said, there is no room for negotiation on the issue of Qingdao's ownership. Not to mention that we have actually occupied Qingdao, even if it doesn't, I will recapture Qingdao at all costs! ”

Zhu Erdian seems to be deliberately pushing out Iji Yanji to compete with Wang Mo. In order to suppress Wang Mo's arrogance, from the beginning of the mediation meeting, he just quietly watched Wang Mo and Iji Hikoji sneer and quarrel with each other.

The ministers and representatives of the other countries did not care very much about the question of Qingdao's ownership, so they all watched from the sidelines, and the joint mediation meeting of various countries instead became a war of words between Wang Mo and Iji Yanji.

……

At the junction of Jimo County and Qingdao, the 1st Division of the Sichuan Army successfully blocked the southward path of nearly 20,000 Japanese troops mainly from the 18th Division of the Japanese Army, and the two armies confronted each other nervously here.

"Turtle son's. There are a lot of Orientals! ”

On a small dirt slope, Hao Gang, who was holding a telescope to inspect the situation of the Japanese army in the distance, scolded and scolded.

Liao Yan, the combat staff officer standing beside Hao Gang, thought that Hao Gang was worried that the Japanese army would have too many troops and would not be able to complete the task assigned by the young marshal, so he said: "The division commander can rest assured that this Japanese army and the Yimeng Autonomous Alliance Army led by the young marshal have been fighting hard for many days, and their combat effectiveness has been greatly weakened. Moreover, according to the information reported to us by the major marshal, this group of heavy weapons such as Japanese artillery was basically destroyed. Although they still had nearly 20,000 men, our troops held on with their superior firepower. It is not a problem to block them from going south. ”

"Stick?" Hao Gang pursed his lips and said, "When did Lao Tzu say that he was going to stick to it?" ”

Liao Yan was stunned when he heard this, and couldn't help asking: "If you don't stick to it, will it be possible to take the initiative to attack the Japanese army?" ”

Hao Gang smiled and said, "Remember, student baby, in Lao Tzu's First Division of the Sichuan Army." There has never been a clinging to this statement. Since the Orientals don't have heavy weapons, it's a delicious piece of fat. Delivered to the door of the fat. If you don't swallow it in one bite, is there still a heavenly reason? ”

Speaking of this, Hao Gang turned his head and shouted at the officers and soldiers of the 1st Division of the Sichuan Army behind him, "Brothers, don't you say? ”

"That's right, kill these Oriental dwarfs!"

"Guard, what to guard. Division commander, give the order to attack, and kill these Oriental dogs! ”

"The young marshal led the Yimeng Autonomous Alliance Army to fight beautifully before, and the first division of our Sichuan Army can't embarrass the young marshal!"

……

The officers and men of the 1st Division of the Sichuan Army all around shouted loudly, and one by one they were full of fighting spirit. It seems that the other side is not nearly 20,000 powerful Japanese troops at all, but only nearly 20,000 pigs and sheep to be slaughtered.

The officers and men of the 1st Division of the Sichuan Army may have their own characteristics in other aspects, but there is one thing that they have learned from Hao Gang very well, that is, they roar and scream when they start a battle, and they are extremely brave.

Even in the face of a powerful enemy and a strong fortification, as long as an order is given, the 1st Division of the Sichuan Army can launch the most courageous and fierce offensive at the first time.

Hao Gang was very satisfied with the response of the officers and soldiers of the 1st Division of the Sichuan Army around him, and laughed out loud: "Okay, that's right, it's never Lao Tzu's style to huddle in the position and stick to it. Attack, we must attack, let's have a good fight to show the young marshal! ”

What kind of commander is this, what kind of soldier, Liao Yan suddenly had a black line in his head.

Although the Japanese army did not have heavy weapons, how could it be said that it had nearly 20,000 troops, how could it be easily defeated?

Liao Yan did not hesitate to persuade and said: "Division commander, the task given to us by the young marshal is only to block this Japanese army and prevent them from going south to besiege Qingdao. Although this Japanese army did not have heavy weapons, their strength was far superior to ours, and if we did not hold their positions, our army was not completely sure of victory. If you rush to attack, in case you ......"

Before Liao Yan's words were finished, he was interrupted by Hao Gang: "In case of a bird, Lao Tzu won't believe it, we have such a powerful artillery advantage, we can't do these Oriental dwarfs who were defeated by the young marshal!" ”

Seeing that Hao Gang was determined to take the initiative to attack the Japanese army, Liao Yan suddenly became anxious: "Division commander, this is not a matter of being able to beat it, but there is no need for this at all." As long as the road of the Japanese army to the south is blocked, then the strategic intention of the young marshal will be realized. Even if he took the initiative to attack and defeat this Japanese army, it would not be of greater help to the young marshal's side. But in case our army is defeated, causing this Japanese army to go south to besiege Qingdao, then how can we explain to the young marshal? ”

"Defeated, don't you believe in the strength of our Sichuan Army's First Division?" Hao Gang said undoubtedly, "Don't say it's just some fat meat that was crippled by the young marshal, even if it's a hard bone, Lao Tzu has gnawed this turtle son raw!" ”

"Division Commander ......"

Liao Yan wanted to say something, but at this time, Hao Gang didn't have the patience to listen, turned around and waved his hand and ordered, "Pass my order, the artillery regiment will immediately launch a comprehensive artillery bombardment of the Japanese army, and all units will be ready to attack and launch a full-scale attack on the Japanese army!" ”

Although the artillery regiment of the 1st Division of the Sichuan Army was not equipped with large-caliber heavy artillery, and was only equipped with 75mm Grusen mountain guns, the artillery was the most experienced in combat in the Sichuan Army.

This artillery regiment was the earliest to be established, the artillery was trained for the longest time, and the most tempered in actual combat, and its artillery technology was by no means comparable to that of the artillery units of the other units.

With Hao Gang's order to launch a full-scale artillery bombardment of the Japanese army, the artillery regiment quickly completed all preparations for the shelling.

On the artillery position of the 1st Division of the Sichuan Army, a hot air balloon was raised high, and the observer soldiers measured and reported various shelling parameters. Hundreds of artillerymen below came and went in a busy but orderly manner, moving swiftly to carry shells and adjust the shelling.

Li Xudong, the commander of the artillery regiment, stood behind the artillery position in military uniform, his left hand was gently resting on the handle of the command saber unique to the Nachuan corps-level officer on his waist, and the fingers of his right hand were gently rubbing the white gloves, looking at the direction where the Japanese army was, with a trace of excitement in his eyes full of awe-inspiring killing intent.

Li Xudong agreed with Hao Gang's order to take the initiative to launch an all-out attack on the Japanese army, and finally won this opportunity to go north to fight against Japan, how could he be willing to let the 1st Division of the Sichuan Army just hold its position?

"Report, the artillery groups have completed all preparations for shelling!"

A report pulled Li Xudong, who was immersed in thoughts, back.

Li Xudong immediately ordered: "Order, after five rounds of salvo, each artillery group will freely launch an artillery bombardment, with a time limit of half an hour, and wherever there are Orientals, sweep it for Lao Tzu!" ”

Soon, the artillery regiment of the 1st Division of the Sichuan Army launched an overriding and indiscriminate bombardment of the 18th Division of the Japanese Army.

Countless shells smashed into the dense ranks of the Japanese army one after another, and clusters of fireworks continued to rise into the air, overturning and devouring the Japanese soldiers in pieces.

At this time, Terauchi Masatsuki and Mitsutomi Kamio were discussing how to break through the blockade of the 1st Sichuan Army Division and go south to besiege Qingdao, but the troops were suddenly bombarded by the 1st Sichuan Army.

Hearing the casualty figures constantly reported by his subordinates, Terauchi Masaki shouted angrily: "The despicable and shameless Shina people know that they don't dare to fight head-on with the warriors of the Great Japanese Empire by relying on superior artillery fire!" ”

Facts have proved that the Japanese army, dominated by the 18th Division, has long been a tired army at the end of the strong crossbow, and it is simply unable to withstand such a ferocious artillery bombardment by the 1st Division of the Sichuan Army.

After half an hour of covering shelling, the Japanese positions were in shambles, and all the Japanese units were in disarray.

Hao Gang took the opportunity to order all units of the 1st Division of the Sichuan Army to attack immediately and launched an all-out attack on the Japanese army.

……

Qingdao, meeting room on the third floor of Kempins Hotel.

"Your Excellency Minister Iji Hikichi, don't think that our country is still a decadent and incompetent Manchu Dynasty, and a few words of intimidation can seize the leased land of Jiaozhou Bay and get benefits that are not obtained on the battlefield at the negotiating table. Lao Tzu is here to tell you clearly and clearly, don't daydream like this! Wang Mo reprimanded coldly.

"False intimidation?" Iji Hikoji was a China expert, and he could still understand the meaning of these words, and he laughed contemptuously, "Commander Wang, maybe it won't be long before you will understand whether my Great Japanese Empire is lying and intimidating." ”

"Really?" Wang Mo smiled disdainfully and said, "Isn't it just that the reinforcements of a division have landed in Laoshan Bay, and you really think that you have the chance to win?" ”

Hearing this, the smile on Iji Hikoji's face couldn't help but froze, not because Wang Mo knew that a division of the Japanese army had landed in Laoshan Bay, but because Wang Mo knew the news but still looked fearless, which made him feel a little bad in his heart.

At this moment, there was a sudden rumbling sound of shelling outside the window of the conference room.

Boom-boom-boom

Tables, chairs, floors and ceilings, the entire conference room seemed to shake with the frequency of the shelling. (To be continued......)