Although it was only a Japanese puppet army of about 3,000 people, for He Zhengdao and other combat troops, it also saved the worry of worrying about accidents in the rear. Instead www.biquge.info he could focus all his energy on the main forces of the Japanese division that entered the grassland.

Because of the reason of setting up an ambush to encircle and annihilate it, this Japanese pseudo-supply team that was ready to set up a trap for the Eighth Route Cavalry, but ended up paying for itself, was destroyed, and it did not even have a chance to send a farewell telegram to the division.

It wasn't until the next day, when the Japanese 11th Division had not received the usual telegram from the supply team, that they knew that something might have happened to the supply team. It's just that after a night's time, the cavalry division has long been cleaned up.

The Kwantung Army reconnaissance plane, which was responsible for finding the supply team, finally sent a telegram to the 11th Division, informing them that the whereabouts of the supply team had not been found on the steppe. Even the scene of the attack on the convoy, they did not see it.

But such a force of nearly 3,000 men disappeared out of thin air. This made Shoichi Naito, who learned the news, really surprised. In his opinion, even if the Eighth Route attacks so quickly, it won't be so fast!

Most importantly, if the supply team is really attacked, then at least a telegram should be sent to them. But the problem is that from last night to today, the supply team has not sent them a single word of telegram.

Knowing this situation, the chief of staff of the division who planned this plan also said carefully: "General, do you want to send someone to the grassland to look for it?" At least find out what happened to them! ”

Faced with the chief of staff's request, Naito Shoichi shook his head and said, "Forget it! This supply team is already the only reserve force we can draw from the Hung Yen League. If the troops are transferred out again, the Xing'an side is afraid that there will be chaos.

It is better to send more telegrams to the Air Force and ask them to send more reconnaissance planes to carry out reconnaissance. As expected, our supply team is only afraid of the jade shattering. This also shows that there are many main forces of the Eighth Route lurking behind us.

Send a telegram to the defenders on the Hung Yen side and ask them to keep a close eye on the situation at the front. I'm worried that it's very likely that these Eight Roads will avoid a decisive battle with us, but instead send the main force to raid Hung Yen. If that's the case, it's troublesome! ”

As the division commander of the Japanese army, he was ordered to enter the Xilin grassland this time, more to find an opportunity to fight a decisive battle with the main force of the Eighth Route Army. If the Eighth Route Army avoids the battle, then they may also return in vain this time.

The most important thing is the terrain here, which is very unfavorable to the Kwantung Army. In contrast, it has a certain advantage over the Eighth Route Army. If the Eighth Route Army used Outer Mongolia, many places north of Xing'an would be their attack positions.

If that is the case, the Kwantung Army will only be afraid that it will have to deploy more troops to prevent the main force of the Eighth Route Army from launching a sneak attack. Although this is unlikely, who can guarantee that the Eighth Route Army will not do this?

As this telegram was sent back to the Kwantung Army Headquarters, looking at the prediction made by Naito Shoichi, the commander of the Kwantung Army, Mei Jijimiro, looked at the staff officers and asked, "Do you think General Naito's speculation is reasonable?" ”

In the face of Mei Xianji's inquiry, after the staff officers looked at it, a major general soon said: "Your Excellency, commander, I think this possibility also exists. Even if the Eighth Route doesn't attack from there, we should also deploy more troops!

According to the feedback from the front-line troops we have deployed there, the Outer Mongolian cavalry units have repeatedly crossed the border to carry out forward reconnaissance of our army's defense area in recent times. This is an unusual move, and we should have responded in advance! ”

If more troops can be sent to the border, it will inevitably attract the vigilance of the Soviet Far Eastern Army. If the Far Eastern Army also sends more troops to the border, there is a high probability of a large-scale military conflict. This is also very bad for us! ’

As a permanent garrison stationed in the Northeast, after the Kwantung Army took over the Northeast, their main task was to deal with the surprise attack of the Far Eastern Army. After all, the country with the greatest interest in the Northeast was undoubtedly the former Tsarist government that has now been renamed the Soviet Union.

Listening to the opinions of these staff officers under his command, Mei Xianji Miro finally said: "Just in case, I think it is better to send at least one additional division of troops to the territory of Hung Yen." In this way, we can effectively respond to unexpected situations that may occur.

Whether it was the Soviet Far Eastern Army, or the possible surprise attack of the Eighth Route Army. Adding a division to the Hung Yen area can also effectively ensure security there. If the Soviets want to attack, then we can go to war with it.

Judging from the current news from China, the situation in Europe is also unstable. I don't think the Soviet Union will dare to fight a decisive battle with us at this time. Even if we don't want to fight, we have to show a tough attitude.

We want the Soviets to know that the Northeast is ours and they are not allowed to get involved. If they still don't change their minds, then we must beat them back and let them know how good we are! ”

As the commander of the Kwantung Army, Ume Jimiro is very confident in the combat effectiveness of the Kwantung Army. In his opinion, it was not possible to compromise with the Far Eastern Army of the Soviet Union because it might annoy it.

In fact, Naito's worries are completely unnecessary. It's just that this troop movement of Mei Xinjimilang really aroused the vigilance and worry of the Outer Mongolian government, and also aroused the attention of the Soviet Far East Army.

At least as far as the current situation is concerned, He Zhengdao believes that this kind of thing is not to mention that the Soviet side is unlikely to agree. Even the temporarily independent Outer Mongolian government did not dare to allow the main force of the Eighth Route Army to enter their defense area.

As the main force of the 11th Division gradually approached the vicinity of Xilinhot, the Japanese vanguard units that served as the vanguard finally saw the defensive position constructed by the 1st Infantry Division and engaged in an exchange at the front of the position.

There was an interception by the Eighth Route Scout Cavalry, and the Japanese cavalry units also failed to get too close. However, the fortifications built by the Eighth Route Army are clearly presented in the telescope of the Japanese reconnaissance cavalry.

When the news came back to the division headquarters, Naito Shoichi also breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Yo, I thought that these eight roads could really avoid fighting without fighting." As long as they don't run, then victory will be ours. ”

In Naito's opinion, the combat effectiveness of the Eighth Route Army may have been underestimated. But in his opinion, as long as the Eight Roads dare to fight them in a dignified manner, then the victory must belong to them. This is the self-confidence that belongs to the generals of the Kwantung Army!

Knowing that the Eighth Route Army was in front of their march and finally set up a defensive and blocking posture, Naito Shoichi's attention was also all focused on the upcoming battle between the two armies. In his opinion, this battle can only be won and not defeated.

In the previous Battle of Suiyuan, one of the main divisions of their Kwantung Army was completely annihilated by the Eighth Route Army, and even captured two Japanese generals, which was regarded as a shame by many Kwantung Army generals. For this reason, they all remembered the independent column and He Zhengdao.

At present, as the intelligence of the Japanese army is being collected one after another, the Kwantung Army already knows that the commander of the Eighth Route Army who raided the Xilin Gol League this time is He Zhengdao, who is regarded as a mortal enemy by the Japanese army, and his troops.

If Naito Shoichi can defeat the troops commanded by He Zhengdao this time, then he and the 11th Division will inevitably become heroes of the Kwantung Army and the Japanese army. For such an honor, Shoichi Naito, who had just taken office, naturally looked forward to it very much.

Fortunately, Naito Shoichi understands that 'there is no void under the fame', and He Zhengdao can achieve so many victories, and he must not be an easy commander to deal with. In this case, he must be more careful and cautious.

After all, until now, he had not yet figured out how many troops the Eighth Route Army had sent to deal with him.

However, two days ago, Naito Shoichi had already received a telegram forwarded by the Special High School that a cavalry division of the Eighth Route Army stationed in Duolun had already moved in the direction of Xilinhot. Thinking about this cavalry division, it should be here to support the defenders of Xilinhot.

In addition, on the Duolun side, the Eighth Route Army also deployed at least one main infantry division and one cavalry division. This means that the number of troops invested by the Eighth Route Army in front of us alone is no less than the six main divisions.

This also included an infantry division and a cavalry division operating in the direction of Zhangbei. It can be said that such a force is also very unexpected in the eyes of the Japanese army. But it can almost be judged that He Zhengdao is also the main force this time.

If the 11th Division is able to crush the main forces of the Eighth Route Army in the Xilinhot area. Then the Japanese troops gathered in Chifeng and other places at this moment will also form a two-sided flank attack on the main force of the Eighth Route Army in Duolun.

In the final analysis, the heavy responsibility on the shoulders of the 11th Division this time still made Naito feel the pressure. But this kind of pressure often means that once they win, they can achieve more merit than they imagined.

'Order the main forces of the division to camp fifteen kilometers before the eight-way blocking position. The cavalry wing was also ordered to conduct reconnaissance of the surrounding area. In addition, the Air Force was requested to intensify reconnaissance of the surrounding areas of our department.

Without my orders, you are not allowed to attack the defensive positions of the Eighth Route at will. Once it is confirmed that the enemy is defending in front, it is the main force of the Eighth Route Army. Request the command to organize a bomber formation to bomb it. ’

After issuing a series of battle orders, Shoichi Naito also began to enter the role of a temporary battle commander. The dispatch of ground and air force reconnaissance is also to ensure that there will be no ambush by the main force of the Eighth Route Army around the main force.

After all, it is also very difficult to fight in the grassland area and want to lay ambushes in advance. As long as the Eighth Route has a defensive position, it means that they will not be able to leave for a short time, unless they are willing to let the Japanese soldiers come to the city.

Another reason why he was not in a hurry to attack was that Naito felt that it was necessary to attract more of the main forces of the Eighth Route Army. In this way, as long as the overall situation is determined by the first battle, he will be able to complete the task of fighting in the south this time.

At that time, as long as the main force of the Eighth Route Army was defeated, their division would be able to drive straight into the area of Suiyuan controlled by the Eighth Route Army earlier. That kind of victory will be more meaningful in Naito's opinion! (To be continued.) )