"Bang..."A crisp sound of broken ceramics came from the Japanese Governor's Office in Taipei, and a valuable Ming Dynasty porcelain vase was smashed to pieces in the angry hands of Governor General Ando Jiri. [].

Looking at the ceramic fragments on the ground, the staff adjutant who had been guarding the side quickly squatted down with a nervous face and began to clean up the garbage on the ground. However, perhaps the anger on Admiral Ando's body was too great at this moment, and the lieutenant had just moved, which attracted the governor's dissatisfied roar.

"Baga, if there's anything to clean up, get out of here. Also, call the chief of staff ...."

Hearing the order, the adjutant rushed out of the office.

A few minutes later, his old partner, Lieutenant General Haruki Isayama, the chief of staff, hurriedly walked in. Seeing the messy office in front of him, the governor with an iron face in front of him. Lieutenant General Isayama immediately understood what was going on, and quickly spoke.

"Your Excellency the Governor, the farewell telegram from the commander of the Sengang Division has been confirmed, and there are no problems. At the same time, our army's aerial reconnaissance also showed that the Shikeng area located in Hsinchu County had indeed gone through a major battle. All the troops participating in the battle, that is, the two infantry wings and one cavalry wing dispatched by the 9th Division....more than 9,000 people, including the division commander Lieutenant General Mori Gang, did not escape and all were killed..."

"Process, I don't want results, I want processes. I want to know why the nearly 10,000 elites of the Japanese Empire can't even pack up the thousands of newly formed Chinese troops. Not only that, but they also ended up in the annihilation of the whole army....order the intelligence department, an hour, I give them an hour. Otherwise, all the officers of the Intelligence Department above the rank of junior assistant will be given me seppuku...."In the face of the largest casualty in the history of the Taiwan garrison. As the governor-general, Admiral Ando Jiri can imagine that if this matter is stabbed to the military department at this critical juncture of the empire's life and death, then he must be greeted by the military department's severe punishment.

None of that's the most important thing, though. Most importantly. In the face of the orders of Governor General Ando Jiri, there is no doubt that officers at or above the rank of rank in the intelligence system of the entire Taiwan region are about to become victims of this military defeat.

Because of the entire stone pit annihilation battle, none of the Japanese troops who participated in the war escaped the net. At the suggestion of hundreds of special combat personnel or their own hands, all of them were killed. Even the all-pervasive intelligence system of the Japanese army could not penetrate the top echelons of the 1st Independent Division in a short period of time and figure out the specific process of the entire annihilation war.

As a result, on the same day, the heads of dozens of junior officers of the Japanese military intelligence system in the entire Taiwan region fell to the ground and became the targets of the Governor-General's General Ando Jili to vent his anger

A pair of eyes that can almost kill. After quickly sweeping the frightened subordinates in front of him. General Ando Jili asked coldly: "Isayama-kun, the specific process of the annihilation battle has not been investigated clearly, and you should also investigate the current situation of the First Independent Division of China, right?" ”

"Hayi...."Seeing dozens of officers directly killed under the sword of General Ando Kichi, Lieutenant General Haruki Isayama, the chief of staff, hurriedly replied.

"Yo Xi, after such a long time, I finally heard a little better news, saying...."General Ando's brows stretched a lot. Ordered angrily.

"According to intelligence, in this battle of stone pit annihilation, the total strength of the 1st Independent Division of China was about 5,000 people. Armed only with mortars and a large number of light and heavy machine guns. After the end of the Shikeng Annihilation Battle, the total strength of the 1st Independent Division, which returned to Hsinchu County, was less than 4,000 troops, but the entire unit carried a large number of weapons and ammunition captured on the battlefield. ”

"Therefore, judging from my humble position, in the entire Shikeng Annihilation Battle, the First Independent Division of China only paid the price of more than 1,000 casualties before and after, and completely annihilated the elite of nearly 10,000 imperial troops dispatched by our Ninth Division." ..., seeing the questioning eyes of a group of colleagues, including Admiral Ando Jiri, more than a dozen people. Lieutenant General Haruki Isayama still mustered up his courage and spoke, "Your Excellency the Governor. For this finding, the humble official could not believe it. However, this is indeed the case. The 1st Independent Division of China dispatched more than 5,000 men before the war, and there are still 4,000 troops left after the war..."

"Yaga, Your Excellency the Governor, conspiracy. It must be a conspiracy. The cunning Shina must have used some kind of conspiracy. Otherwise, how could the warriors of the nearly 10,000 Imperial Army inflict thousands of casualties on the Chinese people...."As soon as Haruki Isayama's words fell, Lieutenant General Mitsuru Ushijima, the commander of the 32nd Army, who was the second most powerful person in the entire Taiwan region, stood up directly from his seat and roared loudly.

"Bastard, shut up. Defeat is defeat, and no matter what despicable means the enemy uses, the fact that nearly 10,000 elite imperial troops died on the battlefield can never be changed. Chief of Staff, go on, what else have you learned..."General Ando Jiri slapped the table in front of him sharply, stopping his subordinates who were still trying to continue venting, and ordered.

"Hayi, Your Excellency the Governor. According to the latest information from intelligence officers in Hsinchu County, although the First Independent Division lost more than 1,000 people in the first battle of Shikeng. However, the total strength of the 1st Independent Division was not reduced in any way, but was strengthened. Perhaps because of the victory of the 1st Independent Division in the Battle of Shikeng, the rebels under the control of the 1st Independent Division enthusiastically signed up to join the army to fight against our imperial army. According to preliminary estimates, the total strength of the 1st Independent Division has reached about 3,000 men, and it is still increasing...."Lieutenant General Haruki Isayama introduced with a solemn face.

"Seven thousand, it seems that we still underestimate the propaganda and demagogic abilities of the Chinese people. Unexpectedly, with this victory, so many recruits were recruited in such a short period of time. Hachigaya Road, Isayama-kun, does the General Staff have the latest response plan for this information? Lieutenant General Ando Jili also frowned tightly and asked with a solemn face.

"Hayi...."

"As His Excellency the Governor has just said, no matter what despicable means the people of China used in the Battle of Stone Pit. However, the total annihilation of the elite of nearly 10,000 imperial troops of the Japanese Empire on our bridge is a fact that we cannot argue. It can be seen from this that the so-called independent 1st Division of China is not a local armed force composed entirely of rebellious people, but an army with strict military discipline..."

"This army, with only 5,000 people, can wipe out 10,000 elite members of our imperial army. So, what about when they grow to 10,000, 20,000, or even more? Therefore, our general staff unanimously decided that our army must dispatch heavy troops in a short period of time to destroy this branch of the armed forces lurking in our henchmen..."

"The General Staff has preliminarily drawn up the following operational plan: from Taipei and Taichung, two infantry wings and one artillery wing under the 12th Division will be transferred respectively. Two infantry wings and one artillery wing were drawn from the 71st Division. A total of 20,000 troops, marching together from the north and south, attacked Hsinchu County, and wiped out the 1st Independent Division of China...."Chief of Staff Haruki Isayama replied.

"Four infantry wings, two artillery wings, plus related units, a whole reinforced division. The total strength of the 1st Independent Division is only more than 7,000 people, and even if the total strength reaches 10,000 after this period of expansion, we do not need to be afraid. After all, it is impossible for a few thousand recruits to completely form combat effectiveness in a short time. I think it's okay? After a short period of contemplation, Admiral Ando Jiri nodded and said.

However, as governor, he was not a military dictator. As soon as the words fell, he immediately set his eyes on the confidant Ushijima Man, the commander of the 32nd Army, and asked. ..., "Ushijima-kun, what do you think?" ”

"Your Excellency the Governor, please redeem your humble words...."Lieutenant General Ushijima did not hesitate and spoke directly.

"Say...."

"Hayi....In accordance with the order of the General Staff, our army is mainly composed of two large armies, and launched an attack on Hsinchu County from the north and south respectively. This is not a problem from a purely strategic and tactical point of view. However, let's not forget the special topography and geographical environment of Hsinchu County. You must know that most of the entire Hsinchu County is located in mountainous areas, and I am afraid that the enemy will use the favorable mountainous terrain with a small force to block one of our army's attacking troops. Then, gather heavy troops and fight another way....I believe that with the strange combat effectiveness of the 1st Independent Division of China in the Battle of Shikeng, the army of the first road will not be able to stop the heavy attack of the China people at all...."Lieutenant General Ushijima Mitsuru directly expressed his inner worries.

Lieutenant General Ushijima's words sounded very ridiculous. More than 10,000 elites of the imperial army were not the opponent of the thousands of recruits of the First Independent Division of China. However, after the Battle of Ishikeng, in the hearts of these officers, the words of Lieutenant General Ushijima Mitsuru were likely to come true, but they did not dare to say it out of the face of maintaining the combat effectiveness of the Imperial Army.

As a result, as soon as Lieutenant General Ushijima's words fell, the entire office fell into a deathly silence.

One minute, two minutes....just when the solemn atmosphere in the office was almost overwhelming. Governor General Ando Gichiri spoke...

"Ushijima-kun, although what you said is a little....but we have to admit this fact, what do you have good ideas?"

"Then add a large army to attack from the west. After that, the Third Route Army adopted a step-by-step marching plan to compress the living space of the 1st Independent Division of China little by little. As long as there is not enough room for survival, I believe that no matter how many strange tactics the enemy has, he will not be able to exert his real strength. Lieutenant General Ushijima replied confidently.

"Yo Xi, this plan is good... Attacking from the west, the 44th Brigade under Ushijima-kun was stationed west of Hsinchu County. Isayama-kun also included the 44th Brigade in this offensive sequence. In addition, the entire battle plan will be revised immediately according to Ushijima-kun's suggestion...."General Ando Jili ordered with a resolute face.

"Hayi...."

"Very good....everyone, this time, let's use the victory to completely eliminate this tumor hidden behind us, and avenge the nearly 10,000 imperial warriors who were shattered in the battle of Shikeng...."General Ando Jili said with a proud face.

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