Okamura Ninji wanted to come to the front line to inspect and cheer up the Japanese troops who were stuck in the quagmire by the way, but Yoshizumi Ryosuke did not dare to agree, he called back to Gangcun, thinking that the situation on the front line was relatively chaotic, and suggested that Gangmura Ninji should not be in danger.

It would be polite to say that there is chaos on the front line, just yesterday, the Japanese Navy's "Asakamaru" supervisor Kato Rentaro Osa was targeted by the squadron on the warship, and if the commander is also killed, he Yoshizumi Ryosuke estimates that there is only one way to go.

In fact, there were also differences of opinion within the 11th Army, and Deputy Chief of Staff Numata Takazo and Chief of Operations Miyazaki did not recommend coming to the front line on Monday, for the same reason as Yoshizumi Ryosuke, the front lines of the two sides were staggered, and the squadron continued to attack the rear and flanks of the Japanese army, and there was no safe place on the entire Japanese front.

But soon after, Yoshizumi Ryosuke received a telegram from Gangmura again, insisting on coming to the front line to offer condolences. Regarding Okamura Ninji's insistence, the chief of staff of the division, Hiroshi Nakagawa, suggested:

"Your Excellency Division Commander, since the commander has made up his mind, it is better to use these few days to sweep the battlefield well to ensure the safety of the commander."

"Okay, Nakagawa-kun, this matter is entrusted to you, and the safety of Commander Gangcun is the top priority!"

"Hay!"

Okamura Ning came secondarily, this is a top-secret information, the relevant communication sent by the Japanese army uses the highest level of password, it is reasonable to say that ordinary Chinese cannot know.

But Xu Ming is obviously not an ordinary person, he knew in his previous life that Okamura Ning was coming, and he also knew that Gangcun was going to Shizhong Mountain. This old devil later wrote a book "Memoirs of Okamura Ninji", in which he touted his coming to the front line of Hukou, and created a famous sentence of a bull fork that is not afraid of hardships and dangers, amiable, respectful to his subordinates, and lightweight.

In this time and space, whether Gangcun will come or not, Xu Ming analyzed.

The result of the analysis is that Gangcun will still come.

The reason why Gangcun came to the front line was nothing more than to observe the military situation on the front line, inspect the troops or offer condolences, or it may be that he was bored and found trouble for himself.

But no matter what, what happened on the previous plane, this plane will not run away. Okamura Ninji's personality will not change, and the situation on the front line is also stalemate, and this guy is very likely to be sent to the door.

So will he still go to Shizhong Mountain?

The same analysis, the answer is yes, now the Japanese army's front is in a straight line, parallel to the Yangtze River, because there is no strategic depth, all the Japanese troops are not safe, but Shizhong Mountain is an exception, there is a lonely hanging in the river, the squadron wants to play a sneak attack, it is very difficult, plus the protection of the Japanese Navy, the security is much greater than Pengze and Hukou.

Located at the confluence of the Yangtze River and Poyang Lake, Shizhong Mountain can be viewed from a high altitude and can effectively observe the battlefield situation. There is another reason why Gangcun Ningji went there, Shi Zhongshan is very famous, Okamura Ningji is very familiar with Chinese culture, and naturally understands that Su Shi's "The Story of Shi Zhongshan" can visit China's famous places by the way in the tense battlefield life, which is in line with Gangcun's character and hobbies.

Wang Dongyuan saw Xu Ming muttering to himself on the military map, and kept pointing with his pen, thinking that he was planning an action, and now Wang Dongyuan is completely convinced by Xu Ming, the battle situation is unbelievably confused, and Lao Jiang also sent a lot of awards and medals.

Xu Ming slapped the pen in his hand on the table vigorously, and asked the adjutant of the army headquarters, "Is there a Baoci Zen Forest in Shizhong Mountain?" ”

The adjutant didn't expect Xu Ming to ask this, and he couldn't reply for a while, he didn't know what temple there was in Shizhong Mountain, or Wang Dongyuan was well-informed, and replied: "There is indeed an ancient temple, which was built by Peng Yulin, a general under Zeng Wenzhenggong in Hunan." ”

"That's good, Commander Wang, have you ever been a monk in your army?"

"It's... I don't think so. Wang Dongyuan was asked so that the second monk was confused, what do you want a monk to do? How many are you going to pay for the incense in the Zen forest? Bless for victory?

There were no monks, Xu Ming's first feeling was to find a few, and the adjutants of the 43 Legion were busy for a long time, and finally found a few. Xu Ming looked at it and was very dissatisfied, how did these people look like monks in front of him, a straight figure, a majestic instrument, and calluses on his hands and shoulders, he knew that he was a soldier at a glance.

He shook his head and dispelled the idea of pretending to be a monk, "Excuse me, who else is in the Baoci Zen Forest?" ”

"It seems that there is a left-behind monk, called Master Zhishan, who is said to be quite effective." A secretary interjected.

Xu Ming retreated left and right, and briefly explained his analysis, of course, he did not say that Okamura Ninji would be there, but only that the Japanese army should have a senior commander to establish a headquarters there, at least a major general.

Wang Dongyuan's eyes widened when he heard this, if this was right for Xu Ming, then Xu Ming would not be Xu Ming, but Xu Xian, but he also knew that once this kind of thing was successful, the cost would be very small and the benefit would be great.

If you kill or even capture the general of the Japanese army, it will be terrible, at that time, the squadron ** team has captured Zhongsa at most, and the Blue Sky and White Sun Medal is proper, and the two began to sum up in the room.

"Shizhong Mountain is not high, less than 100 meters, and people can climb it."

"First of all, we have to get in touch with Master Zhishan, and then we will arrange it like this..."

"I think the route of retreat should be like this..."

The two selected more than 10 soldiers, who were once a group of Jiangyang thieves, who were incorporated by Wang Dongyuan a few years ago, and each had extraordinary skills.

The leader is called Zhou Xiangyang, and he doesn't look good, but Wang Dongyuan introduced that this robber, poisoned, murdered, and set fire to everything. Xu Ming personally explained the precautions to them, and finally Wang Dongyuan said,

"If you can succeed this time, you will go down in history, whether you succeed or not, you will be rewarded with 1,000 yuan per person."

Xu Ming advised, "Platoon Commander Zhou, if you can't catch the living, you can also die." ”

Zhou Xiangyang grinned, "Two military seats, you just wait for my good letter, as long as the commander of the devil is there, I guarantee that none of them can escape."

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Okamura Ninji really arrived at Shizhong Mountain, he took a plane to Pengze, and then transferred to a warship to arrive at Shizhong Mountain, and his side was the commander of the 106th Division, Matsuura Junrokuro, and the commander of the 9th Division, Yoshizumi Ryosuke, as well as a large group of staff adjutants and relevant unit commanders, and drove to this beautiful island in a majestic manner.

An adjutant familiar with the local situation explained as he walked, "... This mountain stands proudly on the bank of the Yangtze River and the shore of Poyang Lake, the mountain is not high, but the scenery is beautiful, like an iron lock hanging at the mouth of the lake, known as the key to the lock of the rivers and lakes, you can watch the smoke and clouds of Lushan from afar, see the turmoil of the rivers and lakes closely, it is really the place where the branch is first-class. ”

Okamura Ninji said in his memoirs, "I don't love mountains and rivers in the conquests," but at that time, he was very satisfied that he was able to establish a headquarters in the beautiful scenery of Shizhong Mountain, even though he was running into walls everywhere.

An officer said a few words in Yoshizumi Ryosuke's ear, Yoshizumi Ryosuke nodded, and then said to Okamura Ningji: "Your Excellency Commander, in front of you is the famous Baoci Zen Forest in Shizhong Mountain, which was built by Peng Yulin, the general of the Hunan Army of China, and now there is only one old monk in it.

"Oh, I suggest that the headquarters be located here, maybe it will be able to get some Buddha light." Okamura seemed to be in a good mood and made a joke.

The others also laughed cooperatively, and Yoshizumi Ryosuke didn't doubt it either, from a security point of view, Shi Zhongshan was better than anywhere else here.

Yoshizumi Ryosuke and Matsuura and others soon returned to their respective headquarters, they didn't have the leisure of Okamura, and when it got dark, the squadron would definitely come to make trouble again.

Okamura and his staff walked into the Baoji Zen Forest, the scale of the Zen Forest was not large, only the Daxiong Hall and a few monks' houses, due to the war, the other monks had left, and only the presiding monk Zhishan remained.

Okamura Ningji looked at the Master Zhishan in front of him, he already had white hair, a thin body, wearing an ordinary monk's robe, and knocking on a wooden fish in his hand.

Zhishan put down the wooden fish and saluted, "Where are you from?" ”

Okamura knew that this was a witty question and answer of Chinese Zen Buddhism, and he could not answer from Hukou or Japan, otherwise he would be laughed at by others.

After thinking for a long time, Okamura Ninji said, "I'm from afar. ”

"Where did the general come from? And where to go? ”

Gangcun said: "Drive Chiang to love the people, come for goodwill, China and Japan support each other, and establish a bright and vibrant new order in East Asia." ”

Zhishan asked: "Regardless of driving Jiang for the time being, as for loving the people, I have a question, is it just like what your army did in Nanjing?" ”

Okamura Ninji distinguished, "It was a separate incident, and I deeply regret it. As for my troops, they have been restrained. ”

Zhishan shook his head, "Even if the general has merciful intentions, the army of tigers and wolves rises and falls, and Anke restrains them?" Looking at the appearance of the general, he should be a smart person, and it is an unrighteous act to invade other countries with his division, although he can obtain temporary martial power by strength, but it will eventually turn into smoke and water. ”

Gangcun was silent, did not argue again, but walked out of the Daxiong Treasure Hall and came to the cliff.

Miyazaki was sullen by an old Chinese monk and comforted: "Your Excellency, Commander, the shallow remarks of the Shina monks do not need to be taken seriously. ”

Okamura Ninji sighed, "In that year, the Northern Qing Incident (the invasion of China by the Eight-Nation Alliance) and the Russo-Japanese War, our officers and soldiers were strictly disciplined. ”

Miyazaki didn't say anything more, he knew that Okamura Ninji was disease-free**, if he really loved the people so much, he could just send enough gendarmes to maintain discipline, and there was no need to talk about it here.

When the river breeze came out, Gangcun felt cool, and he did not look at the beautiful river scenery anymore, but walked into the Baoci Zen Forest.

Now it should not be called Baoji Zen Forest, this has become the temporary headquarters of the 11th Army, Okamura Ninji did not see Master Zhishan again in the Daxiong Treasure Hall, for a Chinese who dares to reprimand the commander of the Japanese army, the Japanese army will never let him live in the world.

Okamura didn't mind at all, but took the time to draw a sketch with a pencil, while Miyazaki inscribed next to it.

At least now, Gangcun's life is still very comfortable, he looked outside, it was already dark, and there was a sound of gunfire in the distance, it was the squadron using the night to counterattack, Okamura Ningji felt a kind of tiredness, finally, his eyelids were heavy, he took off his clothes and fell asleep