For a while, as the chief of staff's words just fell. The entire conference room immediately fell into a deathly silence.

Even the dozen or so officers of the Young Zhuang faction who had been clamoring to send troops just now closed their mouths silently at this moment. After all, they all know that the Kwantung Army troops without bullets, no matter how strong their combat effectiveness is, no matter how much they have the god of bushido. In the face of the Mengshan area, what kind of results will there be in the face of the Eighth Route Army troops equipped with jīng liang and sufficient ammunition.

General Umezu Mijiro looked at the people in front of him who fell silent. Looking at the performance of the chief of staff beside him, he nodded with satisfaction, and then said: "Everyone, I and the chief of staff have already said what should be said. From now on, before the supply of ammunition for the 300,000-strong army on the front line is not fully in place. It is forbidden for anyone to put forward to the headquarters the idea of gathering heavy troops to encircle and suppress the Mengshan Eighth Route Army, a battle that has almost no chance of winning. ”

As soon as his words fell, everyone's faces showed a look of frustration. Commander Mijiro Umezu continued, "But don't be discouraged. Our current forbearance is aimed at launching a more fierce attack on the army in the Mengshan area in the future. ”

"Although, now, we can't launch an encirclement and suppression operation against the Eighth Route Army in the Mengshan area. However, as the sharpest army of the Great Japanese Empire, it will definitely not allow the cunning Eighth Route Army to be arrogant and unwavering in its loyalty above our heads. Next, I would like to ask the chief of staff to give you a lay-up for the specific deployment of our Kwantung Army troops in the next period of time. ”

Under the expectant gaze of everyone, the chief of staff took out a copy of the battle plan that had just been drawn up with the commander in the war room, and stood up from his seat.

"Ladies and gentlemen, you are all senior officers of my Kwantung Army, and I believe that everyone knows that in a month, the main force of the Northeast Field Army of the Eighth Route Army will be out of the customs. At that time, hundreds of thousands of troops of the enemy and our armies will engage in a large-scale strategic decisive battle in the vicinity of Shanhaiguan. Therefore, before the main force of the Northeast Field Army of the Eighth Route Army was eliminated, the main forces of our Kwantung Army must all be placed on the battle that will take place in the direction of Shanhaiguan. ”

Seeing that everyone nodded silently, the chief of staff changed his words and continued: "However, as the commander just said, our Kwantung Army of the Japanese Empire will never tolerate the Eighth Route Army stepping on the head of our Kwantung Army to be arrogant. Therefore, in response to the series of attacks that took place last night, our Kwantung Army troops had to react. Now I command. ”

In an instant, as soon as the two words of the order were spoken, dozens of officers stood up from their seats at the same time. Then, he stood in his position without moving, waiting for the chief of staff in front of him to read out the specific combat mission.

"The county strongholds in Manchuria immediately entered a period of military control, which lasted for two months. During the period of military control, the first priority of the local garrison troops, field troops, and the puppet Manchurian army troops was to eliminate all anti-Japanese elements in their own jurisdiction. In particular, last night, all the units of the Eighth Route Army involved in the attack, as well as intelligence officers. ”

"Hay," dozens of officers replied in unison.

The chief of staff nodded and continued to order: "Nakamura-kun, you are the highest commander of the logistics department of my Kwantung Army. Now I have ordered that the logistics organs must concentrate their forces within a month to transport all kinds of supplies and ammunition needed by the 300,000-strong army on the front line for half a year's operation. For the battle in a month, make sufficient material and logistical support. Otherwise, military justice is engaged. ”

Logistics Commander Major General Nakamura, without any hesitation, stood up from his seat with a confident face, and then said loudly to the chief of staff and commander in front of him: "Commander, chief of staff, logistics organs guarantee to complete the task." Within a month, all the supplies will be in place, please rest assured that your Excellency the Commander. ”

"The intelligence services, the secret services. In the next two months, it is necessary to cooperate with the garrisons in various places to eliminate all hostile forces and intelligence agencies in Manchuria, and strengthen the comrades of our Kwantung Army in Manchuria. Otherwise, the punishment for several crimes will be combined, and the military law will be committed. The chief of staff then ordered.

"Hai Yi..."The two officers who were directly named by the chief of staff replied in unison with their feet together...

Senior General Umezu Mijiro once again stood up from his seat. Seeing the reaction of the dozens of officers in front of him after receiving the order, he nodded with satisfaction and then said. "You are all the best senior commanders of the Kwantung Army of the Great Japanese Empire. Therefore, I hope that in the next month, we, the troops of the Kwantung Army, will be able to overcome the current crisis under the leadership of everyone. Alright, now I command, adjourn the meeting..."

The Mengshan base is located in the Supreme Headquarters of the Field Army in Shimén Ridge. Almost all of them had a happy smile on their faces. At this moment, in order to be able to see the good news from the front line of the three northeastern provinces in the first time. At the sound of Commander Liu Hua's order, several radio stations in the telecommunications room of the intelligence department were directly transferred to the war room of the headquarters, so that the headquarters could learn about the specific situation on the front line at the first time.

Listen to the constant sound of radio receiving and receiving telegrams in the headquarters. At this moment, everyone who is in a good mood is as pleasant as listening to a beautiful piece of music.

Just when Liu Hua, who was smiling, and Yang Jingyu, who was beside him, were enthusiastically discussing the good news they had just received. Qian Zhonghua, the director of the intelligence department, who received the good news again, couldn't help but interrupt the discussion between the two, and said excitedly.

"Commander, the intelligence officer of Harbing sent a telegram that our action last night, our action team, achieved very great results. These included 348 kilograms of gold, 570,000 US dollars, 250,000 pounds sterling, 1,500,000 marks, 300,000 rubles and some ordnance supplies. In addition, during last night's operation, our team successfully destroyed the Japanese army's Har ice bomb yào depot, grain depot, and power plant, causing immeasurable losses to the Kwantung Army garrison in Shenyang...."

"Okay, well done, this time, I must personally give credit to those intelligence officers and special combat personnel who have made meritorious contributions. Lao Qian, Lao Liu, you did a good job. I believe that the results we have achieved tonight are enough for the Kwantung Army to digest for a while. Looking at the two generals in front of him, Liu Hua replied with a smile on his face.

"Yes, in the entire three northeastern provinces, the power supply has been paralyzed. Because a large number of bombs and grain depots were successfully destroyed by us. Hundreds of thousands of devils will fall into a situation of lack of food and ammunition for at least half a year in the next half year. What's more, almost all banks with Japanese backgrounds, yào stores... They were all looted by us... Hehe, such a huge loss is enough for the xiǎo devil to stop for a while. Yang Jingyu followed closely and said with the same smile.

Seeing the entire command, all the cadres and fighters, because they stuck to their posts overnight, already showed tired faces. At this moment, because of the good news he has received, he smiles. Liu Hua immediately stood up and said loudly to all the commanders and fighters in the entire command headquarters.

"Comrades, for the past few days, everyone has worked hard for this result. Next, I would like to ask Director Qian of our Intelligence Department to brief you on the fruitful results we have achieved in one night's operation. Let everyone be happy and happy. After that, I will give you a day off, except for the necessary staff officers on duty..."

"Hooray... Hurray..."As soon as Liu Hua's words fell, the entire command headquarters immediately resounded with a burst of enthusiastic cheers.

Qian Zhonghua, director of the Intelligence Department, took out the specific results that had just been counted in the eyes of everyone, and said excitedly: "Comrades, after statistics. The results we achieved in the one-night sneak attack battle can be said to be very huge. At the moment, I can only describe what we have achieved in one word, and that is that it is surprising and difficult to put into words. ”

Liu Xiǎo Gang Division, this one who has been sitting next to him, has been waiting very anxiously. immediately interrupted Qian Zhonghua's words beside him, and said, "Director Qian, don't sell it to all of us." How much have we achieved in one night, and we are all waiting for you? ”

"Hehe, Division Commander Liu, comrades, since everyone is in such a hurry, then I will directly inform you of the results of the battle: in one night's battle, a total of 183 cities above the size of the county town were attacked by our department. In several battles, our army destroyed a total of 236 Japanese arsenals, totaling more than 10,000 tons of ammunition from various weapons. In addition, 257 Japanese grain depots were destroyed, and about 50 million catties of grain were destroyed. Of course, these data are all estimated by our intelligence department based on intelligence. ”

Seeing everyone's faces, because of their answers, they immediately showed a stunned look of shock. Qian Zhonghua continued to speak: "Comrades, in one night's fighting, we continued to destroy the three northeastern provinces, a large number of Japanese military installations, and a large number of various military materials used in the war. At the same time, in the course of our attack, we also captured countless unexpected results. "According to statistics, we seized various finances including: 2,457 kilograms of gold, 3.57 million US dollars, 1.54 million pounds, 4.32 million marks, 4.78 million rubles...."

For a while, everyone's cheers immediately sounded in the entire war room. Even Commander Liu Hua's face showed a very satisfied smile because of such a huge amount of finances. Then, he waved his hand and said: "Comrades, calm down, let our Director Qian continue, maybe there will be more happy results in the future?" ”

Receiving the signal from Commander Liu Hua, Qian Zhonghua continued: "Of course, in addition to all kinds of finances, in the course of the battle, we also captured a large number of various combat materials that are extremely scarce in the base areas. Among them, there are 5 tons of various yào products and 185 radio stations. In general, in the battle last night, we achieved a great victory. ”

A day later, a full day had passed since the Japanese army launched a retaliatory strike. After the excitement of a few xiǎo. The atmosphere at the headquarters has once again returned to its pre-war state.

At this moment, Commander Liu Hua and Deputy Commander Yang Jingyu were pushing away all the guards and staff officers. Sitting in the quiet war room, looking at the huge combat sand table in front of him, he discussed the specific combat plan for dealing with the possible counterattack of the Japanese army in the base area in the next period of time.

Looking at the thick pile of good news in his hand, he looked at the Mengshan base area that was heavily surrounded by the Japanese army on the combat sand table. Yang Jingyu was not carried away by the huge victory achieved temporarily, but asked Liu Hua beside him with a worried face.

"Commander, last night's operation, our intelligence department and special operations division, it can be said that they slapped the Kwantung Army in the face, and achieved great results. According to xiǎo devil has revenge must be revenged. I thought that in a short period of time, the Japanese army would definitely gather heavy troops and launch a retaliatory encirclement and suppression operation against our base areas. ”

Regarding the deputy commander's statement, Liu Hua nodded noncommittally and asked, "Lao Yang, tell me your reasons?" ”

Yang Jingyu nodded, without any hesitation, and immediately replied with a smile: "Okay, commander, then I'll tell you what I think in my heart first." Where there are any troops, you still need to be corrected. ”

After speaking, Deputy Commander Yang Jingyu pointed to the combat sand table in front of him and began to analyze them one by one.

"First of all, if I were the commander of the xiǎo devil Kwantung Army. Through last night's operation, I saw that the Eighth Route Army, which was entrenched in our heartland, that is, us, had grown to such a scale. He will definitely list us as his number one enemy. In order to prevent us from becoming bigger and affecting their dominance in the three northeastern provinces. They will definitely send heavy troops to encircle and suppress us and nip us in the bud. ”

Liu Hua nodded and continued to ask, "Well, this reason is very sufficient. If I were the commander of the Kwantung Army, I would definitely do what you just said. What else? ”

"There is also a very important factor, xiǎo devil is a very good-looking person. Last night, suffering such a massive loss, was a resounding slap in the face of us. If it failed to make an effective response, the Kwantung Army Command would not only be unable to provide a perfect response to the nearly one million Kwantung Army troops in the three northeastern provinces and the millions of Japanese nationals who entered the three northeastern provinces. At the same time, it is not possible to give a jiāo generation to the domestic high-level. So, I judge. In a short period of time, the devils will definitely concentrate their forces and launch a new round of encirclement and suppression operations against our base areas. ”

After speaking, Yang Jingyu stared at his own eyes and looked at the commander in front of him without blinking, hoping that his opinion could be affirmed by the commander in front of him.

However, it is a pity that Yang Jingyu is disappointed. The commander did not react to his gaze, but slowly closed his eyes and fell into deep thought.

Finally, in Yang Jingyu's anxious waiting, Liu Hua, who was lying on the stool with his eyes closed and recuperating, fell into deep thought. finally opened his eyes, looked at Yang Jingyu in front of him, and said confidently.

"Lao Yang, your reason just now is very sufficient. The command of the Kwantung Army, regardless of the considerations. He has to react to the predicament he is going to face. However, I think that with the current situation faced by the Japanese army, even if they want to launch an encirclement and suppression operation in retaliation against us, they will not be able to do so. ”

Regarding the commander's answer in front of him, Yang Jingyu's face immediately showed a look of shock and incomprehension. Because, in his eyes, the entire three northeastern provinces, the troops under his own control in the base area, in front of nearly one million Kwantung Army, there is almost no advantage at all. And right next to him, he hoarded more than 100,000 Japanese puppet troops equipped with jīng liang, and surrounded the entire base area tightly. , thinking of the absolute superiority of the Japanese army compared with themselves. Looking at his side, he was staring at his base area, and was ready to launch a fatal blow to the base area at any time. For the commander's answer, Yang Jingyu, who looked puzzled, exclaimed in disbelief.

"How is that possible, Commander. In front of the elephant, we are like a mosquito. How can a xiǎo devil have more than enough heart and not enough strength? ”

Liu Hua looked at Yang Jingyu in front of him, and there was no shocked expression on his face. smiled, took out a copy of the results that had just been counted, put it in front of Yang Jingyu and said: "Old Yang, since ancient times, we have such a saying in the art of war in China, called 'The soldiers and horses have not moved, the grain and grass go first'. You can take a look at this report first, this is the head of our intelligence department, Qian Zhonghua, who has just counted it. I believe that after reading it, you will know why I dare to assert that the xiǎo devil is now more than enough for us. ”

Yang Jingyu took the results handed over by Liu Hua with a puzzled expression, and began to read them seriously. In just a split second, the shocked expression on Yang Jingyu's face was immediately replaced by a sudden realization. Then, a hearty laugh blurted out from Yang Jingyu's mouth.

"Hahaha, that's great. Without bullets, the rifle in the hand of the xiǎo devil is not as good as a burning stick. As for their so-called bushido jīng god, in front of our bullets, it doesn't even count as a fart. Commander, is this all true? ”

Liu Hua responded with a smile: "Lao Yang, don't spread your words to the ears of our Director Qian Zhonghua." Your words are a question of our Director Qian's ability. When the time comes, don't blame him for bothering you? ”

"yes, how did I forget that. Now our intelligence department is not the same as the intelligence of a few months ago... Haha, Commander, today, for this good news, tonight, we have to celebrate well. Yang Jingyu, who reacted, said with a smile on his face again