Hearing the news that another division of the Japanese army had come to reinforce him, Wang Mo didn't have a big reaction, but Li Jian, Zhang Wei and other high-ranking officers of the Yimeng Autonomous Alliance Army behind him changed color in unison.

It is true that the Yimeng Autonomous Coalition Army was defeated again and again, but it also suffered heavy casualties. The First Division, in particular, has basically lost its combat effectiveness and has to begin to enter the stage of reconstruction.

Although the situation of the second division is better than that of the first division, the strength of the army is less than 10,000 after all, which is too small, and it is very difficult to resist the nearly 20,000 remnants of Terauchi Masatsuki, not to mention that the Japanese army has sent reinforcements from another division.

As soon as Rui Enshi left, Li Jian and Zhang Wei agreed and said anxiously: "Commander......"

Because the two of them were talking at the same time, the two of them couldn't speak for a while.

Wang Mo waved his hand and said with a slight smile: "Don't worry, Little Japan has reinforcements, don't we have any?" ”

Li Jian and Zhang Wei's eyes lit up at the same time, and Li Jian immediately asked, "Commander, did you transfer our Sichuan army to the north for reinforcements?" ”

Wang Mo nodded and said, "That's right, after defeating the Anglo-Japanese coalition army, I will send a telegram to Nanjing and transfer the first division of the Sichuan Army to the north for reinforcements." Calculating the time, Hao Gang should have already entered Shandong and is about to arrive here. ”

After the Sichuan army conquered Nanjing and swept away the entire Jiangsu, it completely opened the road to Shandong in the north. At that time, Wang Mo had the idea of sending the Sichuan army north to reinforce it, after all, it was too difficult to resist the Japanese army with the Yimeng Autonomous Alliance Army with heavy casualties.

The 1st Division of the Sichuan Army is an elite and strong army that has really been tempered by many wars, and with them coming to reinforce, why be afraid of the reinforcements of the Japanese army?

Li Jian, Zhang Wei and other high-ranking officers of the Yimeng Autonomous Alliance Army were suddenly swept away, and their expressions relaxed and slightly smiled.

"Since it was Master Hao who led his troops to come over for reinforcements, then the Oriental people are afraid that they will have a hard time." Zhang Wei smiled and said, Hao Gang fought bravely. These young officers are very impressed.

"Although a division of the Sichuan Army has arrived to reinforce us, we must not take it lightly. We have just recovered Qingdao, don't be driven out by Little Japan in a gloomy way, then we don't want to raise our heads again in the life of the Yimeng Autonomous Alliance! Wang Mo saw that the officers were a little relaxed, and immediately shouted in a deep voice.

was drunk by Wang Mo like this, and the officers hurriedly restrained their smiles. Suppress the budding laxity.

Wang Mo swept everyone around with an extremely stern gaze, and then continued: "Next, I order!" ”

Syllable!

All the officers in the headquarters stood solemnly with their feet together.

"The reconnaissance planes of the flying group were immediately dispatched to closely monitor the movements of the 18th Division of the Japanese Army and the Japanese reinforcements. Especially in the area of Laoshan Bay in the south, where Japanese reinforcements are likely to land. ”

"Yes, the flight team guarantees to complete the mission!" Chen Yifan, the captain of the Blue Eagle Flying Brigade, came out of the queue and answered the order.

After entering Qingdao, the flying group received some fuel replenishment from the Germans. Although there are not many, there is no problem in guaranteeing the dispatch of reconnaissance planes.

And. Just now, when he was negotiating with Rui Enshi to deepen Sino-US trade cooperation, Wang Mo took the opportunity to place a $1 million oil purchase order with the United States. If the war continues, there is still hope that the Blue Eagle Flying Brigade will replenish fuel in time and restore its combat effectiveness.

Wang Mo continued to give orders: "The Second Division will immediately enter a state of combat readiness and be ready to meet the enemy at any time!" ”

"Yes!" Zhang Wei came out of the queue and answered the order.

"As for the ...... of the First Division," Wang Mo looked at Li Jian and said, "The First Division should stay in Qingdao and maintain order in the city." ”

Li Jian also understood that the current 1st Division simply did not have the ability to continue fighting. I could only reluctantly respond: "Yes!" ”

Subsequently, the various units of the Yimeng Autonomous Alliance Army immediately and quietly launched combat preparations. At the same time, Wang Mo sent a communications corps to urge the 1st Sichuan Army Division led by Hao Gang to speed up the march.

On the surface, there was nothing unusual about the whole of Qingdao, and Zhu Erdian and Iji Yanji were still waiting with anticipation for the Japanese army to advance north and south, encircle Qingdao heavily, and then force Wang Mo to submit.

With the war machine of the Yimeng Autonomous Alliance Army starting again, Wang Mo's official residence. That is, now the headquarters of the Yimeng Autonomous Alliance Army is busy, and there are constantly signal troops coming in and out to report the military situation to Wang Mo, and to convey orders to various departments for Wang Mo.

"Commander, the 1st Division of the Sichuan Army has entered the territory of Jimo County, and Division Commander Hao requests to lead his troops to attack the 18th Division of the Japanese Army that is heading south!"

"Commander. Japanese reinforcements have landed in Laoshan Bay and are rapidly marching towards Qingdao! ”

"Commander, the Second Division has built a defensive line in the suburbs outside Nancheng and is waiting for it, Division Commander Zhang requests further orders and instructions!"

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Wang Mo stood on the edge of the long square table that spread out the map of Shandong, looking at the map with a solemn expression, thinking about the current situation of the Chinese and Japanese armies.

A group of young combat staff officers of the headquarters also stood beside them, studying the situation of the Chinese and Japanese armies and calculating and deducing the course of the war.

After some discussion, Zhao Zhenhua, an operational staff officer, reported to Wang Mo: "Commander, our staff department unanimously believes that the Japanese army is advancing north and south, and it may not be to fight a decisive battle with our army again, and it is more likely to encircle Qingdao for armed deterrence. ”

"Oh?" Wang Mo raised his eyebrows and asked, "Why do you say that?" ”

Zhao Zhenhua did not have the nervousness of ordinary young officers, and replied calmly: "First of all, the Japanese army in the north, mainly the 18th Division of the Japanese Army, has suffered heavy casualties and low morale after fighting with our army for several days. With their combat effectiveness greatly reduced, they will not be able to carry out the task of attacking fortified positions in a short period of time. Secondly, the Orientals should also know very well that our army has a powerful artillery unit and can defend the city, and the reinforcements of a mere division are not completely sure of breaking through our army's defense. Therefore, I humbly believe that although the Japanese army seems to be menacing this time, it is actually just a pretense to try to deter our army and cooperate with the actions of the Orientals at this mediation meeting. ”

"Yes, the analysis is reasonable and meticulous." Wang Mo praised at first, but then the tone of his words changed again and asked, "However, how can you be sure that the Japanese army will not attack the city?" Even if the Japanese army only wants to besiege the city and deter now, as long as I reject the unreasonable demands made by the Japanese at the mediation meeting, will the Japanese army not attack the city? ”

Zhao Zhenhua and the rest of the combat staff officers were stunned for a moment, and were immediately asked by Wang Mo. Although they are all operational staff officers who have graduated from military academies with excellent grades, they still lack actual combat experience in the end, and their operational deduction and staff officers are somewhat idealistic and taken for granted.

"No matter what the Japanese army has planned. We cannot afford to take chances that the Japanese army will not fight. Even if the Japanese army really just wants to besiege the city and deter, then we must prepare for a decisive battle with the Japanese army! Wang Mo also said that he had always been accustomed to training the officers around him by word and deed during wartime.

"Yes, remember the Commander's teachings!" Zhao Zhenhua and the rest of the operational staff officers responded in unison.

These young combat staff officers are still worth looking forward to, and what they lack now is only actual combat experience.

Wang Mo nodded, and then ordered the herald, "Herald." The 1st Division of the Sichuan Army immediately accelerated its eastward advance, and was sure to intercept the 18th Division of the Japanese Army moving south! In addition, let the Second Division of the Yimeng Autonomous Alliance Army send a small group of elite troops to cooperate with the special combat team to attack and harass the logistics and baggage units of the Japanese reinforcements, and increase the difficulty of the Japanese army's supply! ”

In fact, Wang Mo has always believed that his biggest advantage in fighting the Japanese army is not the various troops that dare to fight, nor the large number of powerful weapons and equipment, but the local battle.

Whether to fight on the ground or not. There are very big differences in intelligence, logistical supply, troop replenishment, and military morale.

Not to mention anything else, in terms of the speed of dispatching reinforcements, Wang Mo was much faster than the Japanese army. And because of the support of the local people, Wang Mo could recruit a large number of people at any time, and in less than a day, he built a defensive line on the outskirts of the southern city of Qingdao, which was impossible to do if it was replaced by the Japanese army.

"Report!"

While Wang Mo's thoughts were turning, a communications soldier walked into the headquarters and reported to Wang Mo, "Commander." The foreigner sent someone to ask the commander to attend the second mediation meeting at the Kempins Hotel. ”

Impatient?

Wang Mo originally thought that Zhu Erdian and Iji Hikoji would not hold a second mediation meeting until the Japanese army besieged the city, but he didn't expect them to be so impatient. I'm afraid it's because Japanese reinforcements landed in Laoshan Bay. Let them feel like they're winning.

Wang Mo smiled coldly, and then took Wang Erhu and a few other personal guards to the Kempins Hotel to participate in the second mediation meeting.

Unlike yesterday, when he was almost vomiting blood, today's Jurdian once again reverted to his graceful and graceful aristocratic diplomat style, and before the mediation meeting began, he was talking in a low voice with Counselor Millers, the representative of France, with a smile on his face.

The Japanese minister, Hikoyoshi Iji, was complacent, and he held his head high without being tired. A victorious posture glanced at the ministers and delegates in the room, especially the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China, Lu Zhengxiang.

Not long after, Wang Mo walked into the conference room with several guards, and the ministers and representatives of various countries immediately set their eyes on Wang Mo.

After the people arrived, the ministers and representatives of various countries took their seats one after another. The second mediation session officially began.

Wang Mo glanced at Zhu Erdian, who seemed to be in a good mood, sneered secretly, and then asked: "Your Excellency Minister Zhu Erdian, I don't know if our side put forward the condition of recovering the autonomy of the customs yesterday, did your cabinet agree?" ”

Before Zhu Erdian could answer, Iji Yanji jumped out first, and sneered contemptuously: "Commander Wang, the customs matter involves the interests of all civilized countries in China, how can Your Excellency the Minister be threatened by you?" In the words of you Chinese, this is called wishful thinking. Commander Wang, I advise you that it is best to immediately admit your mistake to Your Excellency the Minister and our Imperial Japan, withdraw from Qingdao, and unconditionally release the 2,000 British prisoners! ”

The ministers and representatives of the rest of the countries, including Zhu Erdian, did not speak, they obviously did not want China to take back the autonomy of the customs, but they did not want to make enemies with Wang Mo, so they could only remain silent.

Wang Mo leaned back in the seat behind him, smiled lightly for a long time, and said seriously: "Now it seems that His Excellency Minister Iji Yanji is not only broken in the skull, but also full of mush, I really don't know how your country would let a person like you hold such an important position as a foreign minister." (To be continued......)