North Sichuan Road, Japanese Navy Headquarters.

In the war room, several operational staff officers were working on the map nervously, and in the telecommunications room next door, the telephone ringing and the ticking of incoming and receiving telegrams were ringing incessantly, and from time to time a communications staff officer came out of it and submitted one battle report after another to the war room, and the combat staff officers reworked on the map according to the latest battle report.

Okawa Uchidenchi pointed to the map and said to Okamoto Kimasa and Hondasuke: "Okamoto-san and Honda-san, you see, the infantry brigades have built a complete chain of fortifications with the support of the six core strongholds of Chishi University, the Navy Headquarters, the Huishan Wharf, the Navy Club, the Gongda Yarn Mill, and Hujiang University.

There were also five tank detachments in the center to support the tandem, and the entire defense line could be described as impregnable.

Judging from the actual combat results of today's day, except for the 3rd Squadron of the 3rd Infantry Brigade, which suffered a defeat, all the other directions were completely victorious, especially in the two directions of Japan's Funeyama and Chishi University, which achieved great results, so there is no need for you to worry at all, the Empire's evacuation of overseas Chinese from Shanghai will definitely not be affected in any way. ”

Okamoto Jimasa didn't know much about military affairs, and felt that Okawa Uchidenchi seemed to be very reasonable, but the deputy military attache of the Japanese Embassy in China, Hondasuke, was a highly talented student who graduated from Lu University, and he was also a member of the famous saber group, he saw the biggest flaw in the entire defensive deployment of the Japanese army at a glance, and said: "Okawa Uchi-san, you are too optimistic. ”

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Nanxiang Guyi Garden, Headquarters of the 9th Army.

Lieutenant General Zhang Zhizhong Tong Yuanliang and several operational staff officers gathered in front of the map that marked the situation of the enemy and us, and then picked up a red pencil and pointed to the map and said: "Let's talk about it, how should we fight next?" ”

Tong Yuanliang and several operational staff officers who were gathered in front of the map were all silent.

Zhang Zhizhong frowned, and then said: "Although today's first battle was lost, it was also expected, after all, it was delayed for two days for no reason, and the Japanese army was already prepared." ”

"yes, the two days of delay have broken the big deal." Tong Yuanliang sighed, "If this is not the case, today's first battle will not be able to drive the Japanese army down the Huangpu River, but it will definitely be able to divide and encircle them in a few major strongholds, in this way, the entire battle situation in Shanghai will be completely under the control of our army, alas, it's a pity." ”

Several combat staff officers also nodded, all of them looking regretful.

"I won't talk about that." Zhang Zhizhong waved his hand and said, "Today's first battle, if you lose, you will lose, in fact, it's not a big deal, in a war, there has always been a loss and a win, if you lose today, you will win back tomorrow, so the important thing is how to fight the next battle?" What can be done to reverse the current unfavourable situation? ”

Tong Yuanliang picked up a pencil and drew a circle on the map, and said: "General, if you want to reverse the current unfavorable situation, you must destroy the fortification chain of the Japanese army in Shanghai, but if you want to destroy the fortification chain of the Japanese army in Shanghai, the key is still here - Huishan Wharf, which is where the Japanese army is seven inches!" ”

Huishan Pier? Zhang Zhizhong bowed his head slightly, thinking that Tong Yuanliang was worthy of being a high-achieving student who graduated from the Army University, and his battlefield insight was still extremely keen, and Huishan Wharf was indeed the core link of the Japanese defense chain in Shanghai, because it was not only the geographical connection point of Yangshupu and Hongkou, but also the supply source of strategic materials for the Japanese army.

If the Huishan Wharf is occupied, not only will the Japanese troops in the two major areas of Hongkou and Yangshupu be cut off, making it difficult to take care of both the end of the head, but more importantly, without the continuous supply of materials from the Huishan Wharf, the Japanese army in Shanghai will soon fall into a desperate situation of running out of ammunition and food, and at that time, the little devil can only play with the national army with bayonets.

Immediately, an operational staff officer said: "But Senza, Huishan Wharf is located in the geographical core of the Japanese concession, surrounded by layers of Japanese fortifications, if you want to occupy Huishan Wharf, you must first clear the Japanese fortifications on the periphery, but judging from the actual combat results today, it is not easy to clear the Japanese fortifications on the periphery." ”

Tong Yuanliang sighed: "Yes, this is indeed a tricky problem. ”

An operational staff officer suddenly said: "What if you cross the river from Pudong and sneak attack?" ”

Zhang Zhizhong and Tong Yuanliang first brightened their eyes when they heard this, if they crossed the river from Pudong and attacked, the Huishan Wharf would be directly exposed to the bayonets of the national army, but after thinking about it, the two shook their heads again, the navy of the national government is too weak, the Huangpu River has been completely controlled by the Japanese navy, and if the national army wants to cross the Huangpu River and attack the Huishan wharf, it is tantamount to a fool's dream.

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Guanyin Hall, 88th Division.

Sun Yuanliang frowned and said to Xu Shijiu: "Capturing Huishan Wharf can indeed cut off the connection between the Japanese troops in Yangshupu and Hongkou, and it can also cut off the supply of materials to the Japanese army, but the problem is that Huishan Wharf is in the core of the Japanese concession, Brother Han Soul, how easy is it for our army to capture Huishan Wharf?" ”

Xu Shijiu said: "Master, let me correct it, not to capture Huishan Wharf but to block Huishan Wharf, I have been to Huishan Wharf, and the gate is a storage yard, and there are solid cement buildings on both sides, plus the Japanese gunboats on the Huangpu River, it is tantamount to a fool's dream to occupy Huishan Wharf, but it is still possible to blockade Huishan Wharf." ”

"Okay, let's not talk about this for the time being, anyway, Huishan Wharf is in Yangshupu District, how to attack Huishan Wharf is something that Wang Jingjiu should consider, and the task of our 88th Division is to capture the Navy Headquarters." Sun Yuanliang waved his hand and said, "Brother Han Soul, you still talk about how you can clear the Japanese fortifications on the periphery of the naval headquarters. ”

Xu Shijiu nodded and said, "This is exactly what I want to say, the second flaw of the Japanese army!" ”

When Sun Yuanliang and Zhang Baiting heard this, they immediately came to their senses, and several operational staff officers also pricked up their ears.

Xu Shijiu patted the map and said to everyone present: "Division, Senza, and senior staff, I don't know if you have noticed, the Japanese fortifications in Shanghai are all built at various intersections, and their chariots are only patrolling on a few main streets such as Baoshan Road, Sichuan Road, Huade Road, and Yangshupu Road. ”

"What's so strange about that?" An operational staff officer couldn't help but say, "If our army wants to capture the Japanese concession, it can only pass through various intersections. And their chariot troops, even if they want to go into the alleys, they have to get in. ”

"Well said." Xu 19 slapped the case again and said loudly, "The Japanese army blocked the main street with tanks, then we will gather troops through the alleys, and the Japanese army has built fortifications at various intersections, so we will simply avoid each intersection, turn over the roofs of the houses in each block, and then attack the Japanese army from the side!" ”

"Roof ladders, find a different way." Zhang Baiting struck, "Good idea! ”

Shanghai has a lot of land and dense buildings, and some streets and alleys can be crossed with a light jump.

Several operational staff officers were speechless, and Sun Yuanliang was also excited, avoiding the various intersections where the Japanese army was heavily garrisoned, but hitting the roof of the houses in each block? After pacing back and forth a few steps, Sun Yuanliang suddenly turned around and instructed Zhang Baiting: "Chief of Staff, report this situation to the headquarters immediately." ”

"Yes." Zhang Baiting snapped upright, turned around and called.

Xu Shijiu smiled and said, "Master, you don't lose money by giving these two machine guns and a battle defense gun, right?" ”

"You kid, you dare to sell such a high price for any idea, and I am so kind, so I was slaughtered by you so much." Sun Yuanliang smiled and pointed at Xu Shijiu, and said, "Okay, I won't prepare dinner for you, anyway, Brother Shangyi is also here, so I won't send a car to send you back, don't let you detain my car when the time comes, hum." ”

As soon as Xu Jiu and Zhu Xia left, Zhang Baiting also returned to the war room after making a phone call.

Sun Yuanliang said: "Bai Ting, what did the general seat say?" ”

Zhang Baiting said: "Master, the general seat will praise you on the phone, hehe." ”

"Hey, I don't dare to be greedy for merit." Sun Yuanliang was rarely modest, and said with a smile, "The rut was thought up by Xu Shijiu, a kid, I just borrowed flowers to offer Buddha, hehe." ”

Zhang Baiting said: "That's also the master's humble heart, good as flow, for Wang Jingjiu or Zhong Song, will they listen to a little security captain in the command headquarters?" It's no wonder if you don't knock him out of the door. ”

"That's right, Wang Jingjiu and Zhong Song have always been above the top, and they can really do this." Sun Yuanliang smiled and nodded, and then said in a changed tone, "But then again, Xu Shijiu, this stunned boy, is really a bit crooked in the war, and this layer of top ladder has found another way, and it really hit the vital point of the Japanese army." ”

Zhang Baiting said: "Yes, avoid the intersection and launch an attack from the alleys and rooftops, the disadvantage of the Japanese army's insufficient strength will be infinitely magnified, and this is Shanghai, it is our Chinese's territory, fighting from house to house, we can get the help of Shanghai citizens, we have a natural advantage, this time it is enough for the little devil to drink a pot, hehe." ”

Sun Yuanliang said again: "Bai Ting, you call Han Xianyuan immediately, and ask him to send a battalion to the North Railway Station to listen to Xu Nineteen's reprimand, you must make it clear and obey Xu Nineteen's command!" ”

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North Sichuan Road, Japanese Navy Headquarters.

Okawa Neiden asked Honda Suke with a smile: "Honda-san thinks that the situation in Shanghai is not optimistic?" ”

Honda said, "Okawauchi-san, do you know that there is a fatal flaw in the chain of fortifications you arranged? It would be unwise for you to enlarge your defensive circle too much, and to guard such a long line of defense with less than the strength of a brigade and regiment, and the consequence of fortification everywhere is that the defense is weak everywhere.

If I were the commander of the China, I would order my troops to avoid the heavily fortified intersections of the Imperial Army, and use ladders and ropes to turn over the roofs of each block, but then attack the Imperial Army from the flank, what about Okawa Uchi-san? ”

"Huh?!" Dachuan Nei Chuanqi's face suddenly changed slightly when he heard this, he really hadn't thought about this situation.

After a long time, Okawa Neichuan Qicai frowned and asked, "I don't know if Honda-san has a way to deal with it?" ”

Hondasuke shook his head and said: "There is no way to do it, after all, this is Shanghai, it is the city of the Chinese people, the Chinese army has a natural advantage, but the imperial army cannot get the help of the citizens of Shanghai, even the Chinese people of the Japanese concession, it is impossible to help the imperial army, but it is not without a way." ”

Okawa Neichuan said busily: "I would like to hear Honda-san Takami." ”

Honda said in a cruel voice: "Arson, the fire can not only block the attack of the Chinese army, but also make the entire Japanese concession a scorched earth, without the cover of the civilian houses and the common people of China, the Chinese army will no longer have an advantage, and the chain of fortifications built by Okawauchi-san will also become impeccable." ”

"What, set fire?" Okamoto Ji lost his voice and said, "No, this is absolutely not good!" ”

He was really reluctant to let Okamoto burn down the entire Japanese Concession, because Shanghai, as an international metropolis, was far from being comparable to Tokyo, and Japanese businessmen and overseas Japanese had been operating here for many years, owning a large number of real estate, shops and factories, and once the entire Japanese Concession was destroyed by fire, the property damage would be incalculable.

What Okamoto needs in the season is a thriving Japanese concession, not a ruin.

Honda said: "The cost of setting fire to the entire Japanese concession is indeed a bit large, but if the situation really reaches the point of last resort, I think it is still worth doing, because the concession can be rebuilt after it is burned, but if the lives of the Imperial Army soldiers are gone, then it can no longer be recovered, Okamoto-san, Okawauchi-san, what do you say?" ”