Lieutenant General Katsuka Tsukamoto, commander of the 9th Division of the Japanese Army, did not know at all that at this moment, the 5th Infantry Division of the Jilin Army was marching to his flank and rear to outflank him. Because the flank of the 9th Division was protected by the 4th Division, the main force of the 9th Division was used to attack the frontal defense line of the Jilin Army.

When the 4th Division was heavily shelled by the 1st Heavy Artillery Brigade of the Jilin Army, Lieutenant General Katsuka Tsukamoto was not aware of the danger. On the contrary, I thought it was an opportunity. After all, there are only so many artillery pieces in the Jilin Army, and transferring these artillery pieces to deal with the Fourth Division means that the Ninth Division will bear much less artillery. Perhaps they will have a chance to tear through the defense line of the Jilin Army.

In the opinion of Lieutenant General Katsuka Tsukamoto, there are still more than 20,000 people in the Fourth Division, and no matter how bad their combat effectiveness is, they will not be defeated by the Jilin Army with a single artillery bombardment, right? In fact, he definitely underestimated the 4th Division. Although the Fourth Division was not defeated by the Jilin Army's artillery bombardment, the heavy artillery plus cavalry, and the siege of two infantry divisions were enough to collapse this division, which was already not firm in its will to fight.

It was only after five o'clock in the afternoon that the Ninth Division discovered that something was wrong. The sound of gunfire is getting closer and closer to them. Moreover, the sound of gunfire is getting more and more intense.

"Come, ask the 4th Division, have they been attacked by the Shina people? Will you be able to hold on, and do you need our support? Lieutenant General Katsuka Tsukamoto ordered. He also planned that if the Fourth Division could not withstand the pressure, the Ninth Division might be able to send some reinforcements. It's a pity that the 4th Division at this time has already fled.

The inquiries of the Ninth Division were destined to receive no reply from the Fourth Division. The division commander of the Fourth Division, Hikaru Inoue, and others had already fled back to the camp.

"Your Excellency, Division Commander, something is wrong. The Shina men have been killed, and more than 20,000 Shina have been killed from our rear. The chief of staff of the 9th Division, Shinzan Conscience Osa, reported with a look of horror.

"What? How could the people of China go around behind us? What about the 4th Division? What do they eat? Lieutenant General Katsuka Tsukamoto was shocked. He subconsciously thought that something was wrong with the Fourth Division. However, then he knew that the problem was more serious than he imagined.

"Your Excellency, Division Commander, the Fourth Division has collapsed. Lieutenant General Hikaru Inoue has withdrawn to Yingkou, and our entire flank has lost cover. Right now. The people of China have outflanked us. Johor Bahru replied.

"Yaga, that guy from Hikaru Inoue escaped? What the hell is going on? Is he trying to kill us all? Immediately order the troops on the front line to withdraw and deploy on the spot. Lieutenant General Katsuka Tsukamoto also panicked. The rear road is outflanked, which will put the 9th Division in an extremely dangerous situation, and if it is not well manipulated, it may lead to the 9th Division following in the footsteps of those who have been surrounded and annihilated. Lieutenant General Katsuka Tsukamoto didn't want to come to this.

"Hi, Your Excellency, Division Commander." Shinzan Conscience Osa nodded.

It's a pity that the fate of the 9th Division is still doomed. After the remnants of the 4th Division retreated in disarray, the Jilin Army was able to easily outflank them in Xiliu. The entire Ninth Division has more than 20,000 remaining men. All times surrounded there. The Jilin Army hit a regiment of the 5th Infantry Division, the 6th Infantry Division and the 7th Infantry Division to besiege them. In addition, the 1st Heavy Artillery Brigade was also involved. More than a hundred 155-mm heavy guns dealt a devastating blow to the Japanese 9th Division in the encirclement.

"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! ”

When the sun sets, it was originally a very beautiful picture. However, the cannonballs that fell from the sky destroyed these landscapes. The 45-kilogram 155-mm heavy howitzer shell is much more powerful than the 105-mm shell, which weighs only 15 kilograms. Almost none of the shells exploded, leaving a large crater in the ground. So much so that the officers and soldiers of the 9th Division of the Japanese Army who were under siege. had to suffer under such heavy shelling.

"Bastards, it's all Hikaru Inoue. If it weren't for him, the Ninth Division wouldn't be like this. Send a telegram to Marshal Oyama Iwa and tell him what is happening here. Hikaru Inoue, the guy who fled in fear of the enemy, must be severely punished. "Inside a makeshift headquarters made up of underground bunkers, Lieutenant General Katsuka Tsukamoto roared angrily.

If it weren't for the fact that the 4th Division was routed so quickly, or if the 4th Division was retreating. Inform the 9th Division and let them have a preparation, or retreat together in an orderly manner. Then the Ninth Division will definitely not be reduced to what it is now. There is no doubt that the Fourth Division was undoubtedly responsible for such a tragic situation as the Ninth Division. This feud. Of course, it must be counted on Lieutenant General Hikaru Inoue.

"Hi, Your Excellency, Division Commander." The chief of staff of the division, Shinzan Conscience Osa, nodded, and immediately sent someone to send a telegram.

The entire battle situation in Liaodong will also change dramatically because of the rout of the Fourth Division. After the failure of the 4th and 9th Divisions in their attack on Haicheng, the Japanese army will completely lose the opportunity to reverse the situation. Not only that, the Japanese Fourth Division has already suffered heavy losses, and the Ninth Division is about to be encircled and annihilated, which will greatly damage the strength of the Japanese army. And more units of the Jilin Army will be liberated and thrown into other fronts. For example, the Qingshiling battlefield or the Gaizhou battlefield was a complete disaster for the Japanese army.

The headquarters of the Manchurian Dispatch Army was located in the Port of Arthur, where Marshal Dashanyan sat and remotely commanded the battle situation on the front line. However, because they did not go to the front line in person, there was still a lag in the news, so that the Japanese Army did not make a correct response, which led to the defeat of the Japanese army in this battle.

In Oyama Yan's office, he was staring at the map hanging on the wall. On the map, the deployment of the Japanese army and the Jilin army is marked in great detail, and hundreds of thousands of people on both sides are crowded on the Liaodong Peninsula to fight. Although, the current situation seems to be very unfavorable for the Japanese army. However, Oyama believes that if his plan succeeds, he may be able to turn the tide once and for all.

"Inoue-kun, Tsukamoto-kun, whether the Great Japanese Empire can turn defeat into victory this time is up to you. Hopefully, you will not disappoint me, and you will not disappoint the Great Japanese Empire. Marshal Oyama Rock muttered.

The Fourth and Ninth Divisions were the only troops in his hands that could be used to attack Haicheng. He believed that with the main force of the Jilin Army being pinned, there would not be too many Jilin Army in Haicheng. With the strength of two divisions of the Japanese army, it is absolutely feasible to defeat the two infantry divisions of the Jilin Army. That's why he gave this battle order in a desperate way.

South of Haicheng, on the Qingshiling battlefield, the remaining 6th and 8th Divisions of the Kwantung Army were still holding on. However, in the face of the siege of the 3rd Infantry Division, the 8th Infantry Division and the instructors of the Jilin Army, the Kwantung Army suffered heavy losses, and at the same time, the supply of weapons and ammunition was cut off, and it could no longer hold on.

The 5th and 7th Divisions, which were attacking Qingshiling from the coastal area, were intercepted by the 2nd Infantry Division and the 4th Infantry Division of the Jilin Army, and the two sides fought fiercely west of Qingshiling. Although the Jilin Army did not dare to go forward to fight less than ten kilometers from the coast. However, after the Japanese army broke away from the cover of naval guns, it was difficult to break through the defense line of the Jilin Army.

As for the 1st Division, which went north from Dalian, it was blocked by the 1st Infantry Division of the Jilin Army in Gaizhou. Although the 1st Division fought very tenaciously, the 1st Infantry Division of the Jilin Army took advantage of the terrain and firepower to firmly suppress the 1st Division, so that they could not advance even half a step.

The key breakthrough point is in the direction of Haicheng. If the Japanese army can defeat the Jilin Army and take Haicheng, then this game of chess will be alive. The Japanese army was able to reverse the situation, and even break the Jilin Army south of Haicheng, so as to win the war. If the Japanese army is unable to capture Haicheng, then the Japanese army, which no longer has the strength to fight any longer, may have to sue for peace immediately.

"Your Excellency Marshal, a telegram from General Katsuka Tsukamoto at the front." A staff officer handed the telegram to Marshal Oyamaiwa. It's just that this staff officer lowered his head and seemed to be a little afraid to look at Marshal Dashanyan.

"Is there good news so soon?" Marshal Oyama smiled and flipped through the telegram.

However, then his whole face changed drastically. According to the content of the telegram, it was clear that the Fourth Division had been severely damaged, and had abandoned the Ninth Division and retreated to Yingkou alone. Now, the rear road of the Ninth Division has been cut off, and it has been completely surrounded by the Jilin Army. Lieutenant General Katsuka Tsukamoto sent back this telegram for help, and it was not good news at all.

"How so? How could it be like this? Is this the day that Japan is going to die? Marshal Oyamaiwa's face turned pale.

He knew that with this crushing defeat of the 4th and 9th Divisions, his plan had been lost. More importantly, when the Ninth Division was annihilated, the other divisions and regiments may have ended extremely tragically.

"Poof!"

As soon as he thought of this, Marshal Dashanyan couldn't help but vomit blood, and the whole person fell backwards heavily. At this moment, he was completely knocked out.

"Your Excellency Marshal, someone is coming, Your Excellency Marshal has fainted." The staff officer was shocked and hurriedly shouted at the top of his voice.

The entire headquarters of the Japanese Manchuria Dispatch Army was in chaos.

is also in chaos, as well as the entire battle situation in Liaodong. The Japanese Army's last chance to turn defeat into victory has been lost, and the balance of war has begun to tilt in favor of the Jilin Army. There is no doubt that they will win the war, but it will take a little time. (To be continued......)

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