In late February, the Japanese army announced the end of the Battle of the Central Plains, and the outward declared that the strategic goal had been initially achieved. The base camp of the Japanese army was deceiving itself and others, and it was nothing more than looking for a fig leaf for the failure of the attack on Nakajo Mountain. Another important reason why the Japanese army was forced to end the Battle of Nakajo Mountain was that the US government took tough measures to stop all trade between the United States and Japan in response to the Japanese government's continued large-scale military operations in China, and the United States, Britain and the Netherlands jointly imposed economic sanctions on the Japanese government.

After the signing of the alliance between Germany, Italy and Japan in September last year, Germany hoped that Japan would launch a strategy of northward expansion. However, Japan had no interest in Soviet Russia's "barren" Siberia, and coupled with the interests of the Northeast, that is, Japan and Soviet Russia were secretly colluding, Japan could draw a large number of military forces from the Northeast to fight in the Kannai. As for the alliance with Germany, the Japanese government had to make an appearance, that is, to launch the Central Plains Battle to advance westward, and cooperate with the German army's southward strategy in the Far East.

In fact, due to the continuous war, the Japanese military government could not sustain war materials, especially in Chinese mainland, which was mired in war. After four years of war, the Japanese government's domestic economy was very erosive, and the Japanese archipelago, which lacked war resources, basically maintained high-intensity warfare. Although the Korean Peninsula and Northeast China had considerable war resources, they lacked the most urgently needed resource of the Japanese army, oil, and the acquisition of oil resources by the Japanese army became one of the important objectives of the war.

In addition, the German army successfully implemented the southern front strategy in Europe, and after the occupation of Romania to obtain oil resources, the German army was like a tiger. As the German attack on the British Isles was blocked, the German high command quietly turned its attention to Soviet Russia, because the "vast land" of Soviet Russia made it impossible for the Germans to control their greed and desires. The Germans believed that once Soviet Russia was brought to its knees, the entire Central Asian region would be in their pockets, which meant that the huge oil resources of the Arabian Peninsula would become a dish on the Germans' plate.

In such a situation, the Japanese government has had to make a major adjustment to its strategy. At present, oil is black gold, and the Japanese army is eager to obtain the oil resources of the South Seas, and even the huge oil treasures of the Arabian Peninsula. Due to the successive military defeats in the Chinese battlefield, the Japanese Government believed that in the current situation of the Japanese army, if it wanted to defeat China, it would have to devote all its war resources, and that it would take at least three years to achieve its strategic objectives without any foreign aid from the Chinese Government.

And this is only when various conditions are met, and the current situation is that the Chinese mainland has fought repeatedly, the stalls are too large, and there is indigestion in a short time. Although the Japanese army captured most of China, the war resources obtained by the Japanese army were limited, and they could not meet the needs of the war at all. As a supply base, the economic development plans formulated in the northeast in recent years were like castles in the air, and the continuous resistance of the Chinese military and civilians in the occupied areas and the gradual deterioration of the state of law and order made matters worse, plunging Japan's wartime economy into a quagmire.

The Americans were afraid of Japan's powerful Pacific Fleet, so they avoided provoking Japan. However, the United States could no longer stand alone because of its full support for Britain in its resistance to Germany. Coupled with the stubborn resistance on the battlefield in China and the alliance between Japan and Germany, the United States and Britain had to consider forming a military alliance to deal with the crisis. And China, which is in the main battlefield in the East, naturally wants to become an important chess piece. The key is the stubborn resistance of the Chinese military and civilians, so that the United States and Britain can no longer ignore this important resistance force.

However, after all, the Americans have to consider their own interests, and it is impossible to completely turn the other cheek with Japan. In this case, the United States, Britain and the Netherlands decided to make trouble in the economic field and imposed economic sanctions on the Japanese government. The condition is that the Japanese government is required to stop military operations in Chinese mainland and return to the bilateral status quo that existed before 37 years. As far as the Japanese are concerned, this kind of reluctance is simply unacceptable, and the Japanese army has paid hundreds of thousands of soldiers' lives and tens of billions of dollars to return the occupied land.

Changes in the world situation have invisibly given rise to the political scene in Japan. The tough attitude of the United States and Britain has made the Japanese government both worried and at a loss. In this case, the hawks in Japan took the opportunity to seize power. As a result, a new cabinet headed by war maniacs such as Hideki Tojo appeared. Military and political leaders headed by Hideki Tojo held that under the current situation, Japan's interests were paramount, and only by going south to obtain oil resources could it sustainably support the war in Chinese mainland.

Hideki Tojo believed that the Japanese Empire had a powerful fleet, and given that the British Navy was fighting against Germany with all its might, it was impossible to take into account the South Seas. The U.S. Navy is too small, and as long as it is determined to destroy the U.S. Pacific Fleet, the entire Pacific Ocean will be under the control of the Japanese Navy. In this way, it is easy to obtain Nanyang at the lowest cost, just like taking something in your pocket. For this reason, the Japanese Navy secretly formulated an operational plan for a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, the seat of the US Pacific Fleet.

The change in the situation prompted Hideki Tojo to have to hastily end the Battle of the Central Plains. At present, even if Nakajo Mountain is taken, it is no longer important for Japan now, and if it continues to attack western China, it will not be worth the loss. Without U.S. trade, Japan's economy could no longer afford it. End of February. The Japanese army retreated to Yancheng on the western front, and retreated to the Wenxi, Houma, and Yicheng lines on the northern front. The Japanese army on the eastern front retreated to the front line of Qinyang, Jiaozuo, and Zhengzhou, and the heavy troops of the Japanese army were withdrawn from Shanxi one after another. The Japanese paid more than 30,000 casualties in the Battle of Nakajo Mountain, while the Chinese defenders of Nakajo Mountain paid more than 60,000 casualties.

The ratio of Chairman Nakajoyama to 2 to 1 was enough to shock the Chinese people, confuse European and American military strategists, and make the Japanese army depressed. In the cold and warm heat of spring, at the Taiyuan airport, Tada Jun, the newly appointed commander of the Shanxi occupation army, was sent to the airport to see off the commander of the Shanxi occupation army. The reason why Tada Jun continued to be the town of Shanxi was that the Japanese army had to face strong military pressure in Shanxi, and it was necessary to retain at least three divisions in order to ensure the security of Shanxi. At the airport, Heng Seishiro shook hands with Tada Jun and said goodbye, and saw Tada Jun depressed.

"Tada-kun, the defeat in the Battle of the Central Plains is the result of comprehensive factors, there is no problem with your and my command, the dispatch army command has already reached a conclusion, you don't have to blame yourself too much!" "Ban Hengjun, I'm worried about a terrible opponent. This man is China's most outstanding military talent, and his strategic vision will pose a deadly threat to the future of the empire. This time, we made a well-thought-out hunting plan, and at the cost of the lives of a large number of soldiers, we did not achieve our goal, which is a shame for you and me. "Tada-kun, don't think about it. Chinese mainland is a magical land, and it is not easy to conquer it! ”

"Facts have proved that we were in a hurry to achieve results before the war, and our strategy was short-sighted, and we did not give too much consideration to China's vast territory and strong public opinion. Thinking that a strong military deterrence would bring China to its knees. But the determination of the Chinese to resist is unimaginable, and this nation has awakened. To do this, the strategy of the empire had to be adjusted. A new cabinet headed by General Hideki Tojo will soon be formed, and the mediocrity who will be completely eliminated will be completely eradicated, and the empire will be completely renewed. I've heard that the Imperial Navy can't hold back and want to do something, so let's wait for the good news! ”

"Ban Hengjun, with the adjustment of the imperial strategy, the large-scale military operations on the Chinese battlefield stopped. I am eager to establish meritorious deeds, and I hope that Ban Hengjun will help! "Tada-kun, you are a soldier who is not willing to be lonely, I will help you. In the next step, in order to cooperate with the new strategy of the empire, the dispatch army headquarters should greatly strengthen the security of the occupied areas, and at the same time strengthen the strategy of feeding the war with war. I hope nothing happens to Shanxi, it's very important to you. "Please rest assured that the Chinese army has no offensive capability for the time being, as long as we do a good job of defense, there will be no problem with peace of mind."

The transport plane taxied on the runway, soaring into the sky with a roar. Tada Jun retracted his gaze and turned to Shinobu Kui, who came to see him off, and said, "Captain Kui, the hunt was unsuccessful, and your department paid a heavy price. I care about your feelings, because we have met a terrible opponent, and maybe that's fate. Captain Kujing, the base camp is now soberly aware of the irreplaceable role of special operations, and has decided to formally form special forces, and you will be the commander of the special forces. Before you return home, you should first recover from your injuries. "Thank you for the general's kindness, and remember the general's teachings and high hopes!"

The spring breeze in February is like scissors, and although the spring breeze brings warmth and blows the earth, the chill still hits people. Wei Lihuang of Luoyang Field Airport saw Ouyang Jian off, and after the Battle of Zhongtiao Mountain, the Ministry of National Defense held a campaign summary meeting, and Ouyang Jian was naturally indispensable to the campaign summary. "Brother Junru, after the Spring Festival, in order to cooperate with the Battle of Zhongtiao Mountain, the Japanese army launched a medium-scale attack in Wuyuan, and as a result, the Japanese army's latest 97 tank was destroyed more than a dozen. In my judgment, the Japanese army will not launch another offensive in the Mongolian steppe. ”

"I didn't expect the bazooka produced in Jiangxi to exert its power again, your party's military enterprises are too powerful. I hope that Brother Ouyang will support a batch of new bazookas, this request is not too much! "Brother Junru, if you don't say that I will take special care of you, you can rest assured! However, you will have to take advantage of the victory in the Battle of Nakajo Mountain to vigorously integrate your troops. It is necessary to make up our minds to get rid of the dregs and dross and form a regular group army with strong combat effectiveness. I have already suggested that the president form the 10th Army on the basis of the participating units of the 1st Theater of Operations. ”

"The group army is composed of five armies, with a total strength of 200,000 troops. The president has promised me that you will be the commander-in-chief of the group army, and you must be prepared. "Brother Ouyang, thank you for your help. I have no right to keep you, otherwise I would rather have you as the commander of the army group, and it is a pity that this is just my extravagant hope. Brother Ouyang, your position is not here. If you need me one day, I will not hesitate to be your right-hand man! "Brother Junru, don't think too much, our common goal is to defeat this powerful enemy in front of us!" The two sides hugged warmly.

The plane soared in the air, Ouyang Jian's mind flew to Chongqing, and at this moment, a strong feeling of longing arose. After more than a year of separation from his wife, Ouyang Jian felt anxious about longing in his heart, feeling that the plane seemed to be standing still in the air.