On the Qingshiling front, the siege of the remnants of the Japanese Kwantung Army by the Jilin Army continued. The 6th and 8th Divisions of the Kwantung Army have been attacked by the 3rd Infantry Division, the 8th Infantry Division and instructors of the Jilin Army for several days. They were entrenched in Qingshi Ridge, relying on this small hillside and trying to resist stubbornly.

"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! ”

Heavy artillery shelling sounded, and the Jilin Army was firing at the Japanese positions with heavy artillery. The arrival of the 1st Heavy Artillery Brigade has given the Jilin Army an absolute upper hand in terms of artillery. The powerful artillery group composed of more than 140 155-mm heavy howitzers and more than 100 105-mm light howitzers made the encircled Japanese army realize what hell is called and what it means to live like a year.

"Damn the China, how can they have so many heavy artillery? Their shells, are they all free of money? "In the headquarters of the Kwantung Army, General Yoshimasa Oshima is gritting his teeth.

This is a headquarters built on the mountainside, with the help of rock blocking, can effectively block the artillery bombardment of the Jilin Army. However, the other positions of the Japanese army had no choice but to endure the shelling of the Jilin Army. The Jilin Army was not stingy with artillery at all, and completely planned to annihilate the Kwantung Army with powerful artillery fire, and this kind of fighting made the Kwantung Army miserable. Many of their casualties were caused by the heavy artillery fire of the Jilin Army.

"Your Excellency Commander, I'm afraid it's not a way to go on like this, and our reinforcements may be difficult to arrive. If we continue to hold out here, the Shina will be able to wipe us out with heavy artillery alone. Therefore, we might as well launch a breakthrough, and maybe there is still a glimmer of life. Lieutenant General Nishijima Sukeyoshi, commander of the 6th Division of the Japanese Army, said.

The Kwantung Army assembled at Qingshiling to stand for reinforcements, which was ordered by Marshal Oyama Iwa. Originally, they had expected reinforcements to come to their rescue soon. It's a pity that when they suffered from the fierce artillery fire of the Jilin Army, reinforcements did not arrive. This undoubtedly put the Kwantung Army in an extremely dangerous situation. Now it seems. Reinforcements won't come either. If you stick to it, it's really a dead end.

If you break through, will you be able to succeed? Now the remaining troops of the Kwantung Army are only more than 16,000 people. The Jilin Army, which was surrounded in Qingshiling, was more than three times as large as theirs. In addition, the Jilin Army still has strong firepower, and the possibility of the Kwantung Army breaking through successfully is very small.

"Your Excellency, Commander. We broke through to the west. Both the 5th and 7th divisions were near the coast, where there was also the combined fleet of the Navy. As long as we can get within range of the Combined Fleet's naval guns, we'll be safe. Lieutenant General Akira Watanabe, commander of the 8th Division, also said.

General Yoshimasa Oshima hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Let me ask Marshal Oyamaiwa." ”

When General Oshima Yoshimasa's request telegram was sent to Marshal Oyamaiwa, Marshal Oyamawa approved the Kwantung Army's breakthrough plan after a little hesitation. Originally, he thought that the negotiations with the Jilin Army could be reached quickly. In this way, the Kwantung Army will be rescued. But what I didn't expect was that the attitude of the Jilin Army was very tough. The negotiations have reached an impasse. As a result, Japan's idea of negotiating to rescue the besieged troops was completely frustrated.

On the night of September 28, the encircled Kwantung Army launched a breakout operation. They concentrated the last of their main forces and attacked fiercely to the west. In addition, the 5th and 7th Divisions of the Japanese Army also sent strong troops to meet them.

It's just that the Japanese army's breakthrough hit the strong defense line of the Jilin Army. In addition to the 3rd Infantry Division of the Jilin Army, the 2nd Infantry Division and the 4th Infantry Division were also strengthened into the defensive line. The fierce attack of the Japanese army did not achieve any other effect except to leave corpses in front of the Jilin Army's defensive line. Fought hard all night. The Japanese Kwantung Army paid thousands of casualties, but it was still unable to break through the defense line of the Jilin Army. Wait until after dawn. The heavy shelling of the Jilin Army began again. This forced the Kwantung Army to retreat to Qingshiling.

The failure of this breakthrough operation caused the Kwantung Army to suffer heavy losses and was completely annihilated, and it seemed to be a matter of time.

The failure of the Kwantung Army's breakthrough indicated that the battlefield situation in Liaodong was becoming more and more unfavorable to the Japanese army. Under such circumstances, the Japanese Minister to China, Hayashi Gonsuke, was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot.

"Your Excellency. I beg you to put pressure on the Jilin Army to accept the Empire's terms. The Empire will always remember Britain's kindness. "In a desperate situation, Lin Quanzhu deserves to ask Sir Zhu Erdian for help. After all, Britain is still their ally.

Sir Zhu Erdian frowned: "Your Excellency, the attitude of the Jilin Army. It's not like you're unaware. It is almost impossible to get them to agree to your harsh conditions. Especially if you can't win on the battlefield. ”

The unrealistic conditions put forward by the Japanese left Sir Jurdian speechless. It's just that Britain is an ally of Japan, and he must do his best to help Japan. A weakened Japan is also not conducive to the British layout in the Far East.

"Your Excellency, we are willing to change the conditions. The Jilin Army only needs to provide us with 100 million yen in war reparations, and then everything will be restored to the pre-war period and ensure Japan's interests in the Treaty of Portsmouth. Lin Quanzhu said. Compared with their previous lion openings, the current conditions are undoubtedly much more favorable.

Although, Zhu Erdian felt that the conditions proposed by the Japanese side were still a bit harsh. But he also knew that if he wanted to make the Japanese compromise again, it should be unlikely.

"Alright, Your Excellency, I'll go and see the young marshal of Jilin. But whether the other side can be compromised, I don't know. Sir Jurden said.

"Your Excellency, the British Empire is the most powerful country in the world, and a local warlord of just one China, how dare you not give face to the British Empire?" Lin Quanzhu immediately patted his ass.

Although Sir Zhu Erdian knew that Lin Quanzhu was making a sycophant, it also made him very useful.

The current British Empire is in full swing. Although in terms of industrial strength, it has been surpassed by the United States and Germany. However, with the largest colonies in the world and the world's largest navy, Britain still has a transcendent position in the world. This is why Sir Jurdian was able to become the leader of the legations in China.

Shanhaiguan, the division headquarters of the 9th Infantry Division. Wu Haoxuan is understanding the current battle situation.

"Young Marshal, General Zhao of the 6th Infantry Division has called, they will be able to arrive in Andong tomorrow. General Zhao asked for instructions on how to treat the local Koreans after entering Korea. Major General Zhang Haipeng, commander of the 9th Infantry Division, asked.

"Korea has been our subject country since ancient times, and they were enslaved by Japan, so of course we cannot sit idly by. After the 9th Infantry Division enters Korea, it must treat the Koreans well. In this way, they will be able to be used by us. In addition, all the captured Japanese weapons were also given to the Koreans who were close to us, so that they could take up arms and fight the Japanese. Wu Haoxuan said.

The North Korean stick is not a good bird, Wu Haoxuan is clear about this. Therefore, he hoped that the Koreans could become cannon fodder that would consume Japan's strength. This time, the Jilin Army attacked Korea solely to force Japan to abandon Kwantung Prefecture, and it was impossible to really help the Koreans drive out the Japanese. Therefore, it is very helpful for the Jilin Army to arm the Koreans as much as possible and let them go to trouble the Japanese.

"Yes, young marshal." Major General Zhang Haipeng nodded. Wu Haoxuan's plan, they are already clear. They also expressed their support for this.

"Let the 3rd Infantry Division, the 8th Infantry Division and instructors strengthen the offensive against the Kwantung Army, and before sunset tomorrow, be sure to encircle and annihilate the Kwantung Army." Wu Haoxuan ordered. The main force of the Kwantung Army has been completely resolved, and last night's breakthrough caused the Kwantung Army to suffer heavy losses again. Under such circumstances, there should not be much of a problem in encircling and annihilating the Kwantung Army.

"Yes, young marshal." Major General Zhang Haipeng nodded.

"Young Marshal, the British Minister to China, Sir Juerdian, asks to see you." Li Yanling walked in and said to Wu Haoxuan.

"Zhu Erdian, what is he doing here?" Wu Haoxuan frowned.

No progress has been made in the negotiations these days, and the Japanese are already panicking. Now, Zhu Erdian came to see him, it must be for negotiation.

"Humph! Are the British going to tear their faces and threaten us directly? Wu Haoxuan thought of Zhu Erdian's intention almost instantly. It's just that he has no choice but to see him.

In the reception room, Wu Haoxuan met Sir Zhu Erdian, the British minister to China, a foreign minister who had a great influence on China for twenty years.

"Good morning, Sir Sir." Although he was a little reluctant to see Zhu Erdian, Wu Haoxuan's face was still full of smiles.

"Your Excellency, Young Marshal, I have taken the liberty to visit, and please don't blame Your Excellency." Zhu Erdian is fluent in Beijing films. He has been in China for many years, and he can be described as a real China expert.

"Your Excellency, Sir, laughed, but Your Excellency can't even invite your guests!" Wu Haoxuan said with a smile.

After greeting each other, the two finally got to the point.

"Your Excellency, the British Empire attaches great importance to peace in the Far East. The outbreak of war between you and Japan has seriously undermined the peace in the Far East, and has posed a great threat to the interests of the British Empire. Although, the British Empire was unwilling to make enemies with the Jilin Army. However, Japan, in turn, was an ally of the British Empire. Therefore, the British Empire was in great difficulty. The British Empire hopes that you will be able to reach an agreement with Japan as soon as possible to end the war. Zhu Erdian said straight to the point. (To be continued......)

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