Matsui Ishone's decision

The headquarters of the Japanese Central China Front in Nanjing City, a total of four field divisions and regiments of the Central China Front, and 120,000 people returned to Nanjing City in time to join the ranks of the Nanjing garrison.

General Matsui Ishone, whose strength has once again increased to 150,000, is once again full of confidence in his future.

As the saying goes, "only by knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent can one not be defeated in a hundred battles" that he had enough strength in his hands, General Matsui Ishone, as the commander, began to set his sights on his opponent. wants to rely on his existing strength to eliminate the East China Field Army in one fell swoop, which currently seems to be the opponent who poses the greatest threat to him.

In front of the huge combat sand table, General Matsui Ishine pointed to the specific troop deployment of the enemy and our armies on the map, and asked Lieutenant General Tanaka, the chief of staff beside him: "Tanaka-kun, hasn't our opponent made any move..., a whole month has passed since the end of the Battle of Ho'an." Could it be that our opponent wants our Central China Front to launch an offensive this time, and its ultimate goal is just to occupy northern Jiangsu? …

"Your Excellency, Commander, the specific reason for the humiliation is not clear... However, through the study of Liu Hua, the supreme commander of the East China Field Army in China, and the previous war history, it is believed that the East China Field Army's current attack will definitely not be just for the purpose of occupying northern Jiangsu. Therefore, I thought that behind this month's calm, there must be a huge conspiracy hidden"...... Lieutenant General Tanaka replied thoughtfully.

"Yo Xi, you're doing a great job. The first thing you need to do to defeat your opponent is to know your opponent completely. Tanaka-kun, tell me again, in the recent period, whether there have been any major changes in the East China Field Army occupying the northern Jiangsu region, and the two of us will analyze it carefully......." Nodding, Matsui Ishinedai asked.

"Your Excellency Commander Hayi...

"According to the reconnaissance of our air force, in the past month, there has been no sign of large-scale troop mobilization of troops in the East China Field Army in the entire northern Jiangsu region. Therefore, the humble position affirms that in the near future, the East China Field Army will definitely not have any major military operations. ”

Seeing that General Matsui Ishine in front of him nodded silently, Tanaka continued to speak.

According to the intelligence officers lurking in the northern Jiangsu region, the information showed. A month ago, the East China Field Army carried out a large-scale recruitment of troops throughout northern Jiangsu. Preliminary reconnaissance showed that in a week's time, the Chinese recruited at least 50,000 recruits. After the recruitment was completed, the garrisons in various parts of northern Jiangsu began to conduct large-scale training, and no signs of troop mobilization were found..."

"Fifty thousand recruits..."As he spoke, the corners of General Matsui Ishone's mouth showed a sneer.

"Even if our adversaries double the size of their forces. However, those recruits were all Shina farmers who had just laid down their farming tools. According to my understanding of the Chinese troops, it is simply impossible for these Chinese peasants, who have not undergone any military training, to develop combat effectiveness without half a year's training. Half a year, will our opponents have to attack us after half a year? General Matsui Ishone's face immediately showed a hint of doubt.

"Tanaka-kun, now I really don't understand my opponent anymore......

"Your Excellency Commander, I don't know what Liu Hua, the supreme commander of the East China Field Army in the northern Jiangsu region, is thinking?" Lieutenant General Tanaka also shook his head helplessly, and then spoke.

"That's it, if you can't figure it out, you don't want to. However, the necessary precautions are needed. Order the garrison troops everywhere to be on increased vigilance. Report any situation immediately. At the same time, the air force units must not relax their reconnaissance efforts in northern Jiangsu. The same is true for the special high class, if there is any situation, it must be reported to the headquarters as soon as possible"...... Admiral Matsui Ishone ordered.

Two days later, a piece of information from the Northern Jiangsu Special High School was placed in front of General Matsui Ishone.

"The East China Field Army has been carrying out a large-scale change of guard since yesterday morning," he asked Lieutenant General Matsui Ishone, chief of staff in front of him, with a puzzled expression.

"Hayi" ...... Lieutenant General Tanaka replied in the affirmative.

"Tanaka-kun, what do you think of this information...", Admiral Matsui Ishine asked rhetorically, frowning at his brow.

"I think that the East China Field Army's change of defense is fake, and the transfer of troops is true...... In the face of the commander's rhetorical question, Lieutenant General Tanaka did not hesitate to say what was in his heart... Two

"Yo Xi, that's what I mean, too. However, what is the specific purpose of this troop transfer of the East China Field Army? In order to prevent our Central China Front from being attacked by the Chinese people again, no matter how much it costs, it is necessary to find out in advance the real conspiracy behind this military move...... As he spoke, General Matsui Ishone's face revealed a look of determination. And just as his words fell, Nakamura Daisa, who had been promoted to deputy chief of staff, walked in breathlessly.

"Your Excellency the Commander, Chief of Staff, Air Force Emergency Telegram...,......"

"Nian ......" Matsui Ishine seemed to realize something, and his brow tightened, and then he asked.

"Ha Yi...... According to the report of the air force's reconnaissance planes, the East China Field Army in northern Jiangsu began to carry out large-scale military movements. Among them, more than 100,000 troops moved to Taizhou, Yangzhou, and Nanjing. As for the specific distribution of troops, the Air Force reconnaissance planes are still continuing to investigate........." Nakamura Osa reported loudly.

"Nanjing, Yangzhou, Taizhou......" General Matsui Ishine walked quickly to the huge combat sand table, pointed to the location of the three cities, and couldn't help but let out an exclamation...

"What do the people want to do? Do they want to launch an all-out attack on our Central China Front........."

At this moment, the huge headquarters, including the chief of staff, Lieutenant General Tanaka, were stunned by this move of the East China Field Army. A pair of eyes stared at the combat sand table in front of him, lost in thought.

"Nakamura-kun, is there any other news from the Air Force...,..."

Say Cao Cao, Cao Cao will arrive. As soon as Senior General Matsui Ishone's words fell, the anxious voice of the communications staff officer of the headquarters reached everyone's ears.

"Commander, Chief of Staff, Air Force Emergency ........."

"After continuous reconnaissance by reconnaissance planes of our Air Force, it was finally determined. The East China Field Army, with about 60,000 men in two armies, carried a large number of heavy artillery and quickly moved in the direction of Nanjing. An East China Field Army of more than 30,000 troops moved towards the Taizhou area. An army of more than 30,000 troops moved to the Yangzhou area...... According to the current marching speed of the East China Field Army in China, it will be able to make contact with the forward troops of our army in two days at most......"

"A full 120,000 people...... What does Liu Hua want to do, does he plan to pour out of the nest, concentrate all the forces in his hands, and fight a decisive battle with our Central China Front in these three cities......" General Matsui Ishine asked rhetorically with an incredulous expression.

However, in just a split second, Admiral Matsui Ishone came back to his senses. A pair of eyes stared at the combat sand table in front of him, and asked: "Tanaka-kun, immediately introduce to me the specific defense forces of our army in these three cities......

"Ha Yi...... According to the latest strategic arrangements adjusted by our headquarters, the strength of one field infantry division of our army was stationed in Taizhou, Yangzhou, Nanjing, and Tongzhou. At the same time, there were also three local garrison brigades and three main divisions of the Imperial Allied Army stationed in Nanjing. As for Taizhou, Yangzhou, and Tongzhou, there was a local garrison wing and a main division of the Imperial Cooperative Army.

In addition, because Tongzhou is located in a major transportation route, it is responsible for the safety of the Yangtze River waterway. The only heavy artillery brigade of our Central China Front is also stationed here......" Pointing to the operational sand table in front of him, Lieutenant General Tanaka personally introduced.

"Hmm......" Regarding the deployment of troops in front of him, which he was familiar with and could not be more familiar with, General Matsui Ishine nodded with satisfaction. After a short thought, he spoke.

"In other words, 50,000 imperial soldiers were stationed in the city of Nanjing, and 30,000 imperial troops were stationed in the other three places... However, in this way, in terms of troops, we do not have an untimely advantage........."

After a pair of eyes quickly swept over the combat staff officer in front of him, Matsui Shigen continued to speak: "Gentlemen, this is a good opportunity for my Central China Front Army to wipe out the East China Field Army in one fell swoop. So, if you have any good opinions, just put them forward, and let's discuss them together......"

"Hayi, Your Excellency the Commander is wise...... There was an idea that there were garrison troops in Nanjing, Yangzhou, and Taizhou, which attracted almost all the combat units of the East China Field Army. The 30,000 elite imperial troops of our army stationed in Tongzhou City can be used as a surprise soldier. In the course of the strategic decisive battle between the enemy and our armies, they suddenly launched an attack on the back of the East China Field Army and dealt a fatal blow to it. ”。 Senior General Matsui Ishone's words fell, and Nakamura Daisa, who had just been promoted to deputy chief of staff and was eager to make meritorious service to show himself, was the first to speak under everyone's surprised gaze.

"Surprise attack, launch a fatal blow...... Yo Sai, Nakamura-kun, your solution is very good. Tanaka-kun immediately ordered the staff to conduct a tactical deduction according to Nakamura-kun's idea. Half an hour, half an hour later, I want to know the specific deduction results"...... is worried, how to pass this decisive battle to eliminate the East China Field Army in one fell swoop, this confidant General Matsui Shigen. Listening to Kennakamura Daisa's suggestion, a look of excitement immediately appeared on his face, and he hurriedly ordered.

"Hayi, I'll do it right away...... Lieutenant General Tanaka quickly took the order.

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