The 4th Division of the Japanese Army, the division commander is Lieutenant General Hikaru Inoue, under the command of the 6th Infantry Brigade and the 16th Infantry Brigade. Major General Matsuura Hiroshi, commander of the 6th Infantry Brigade, commanded the 8th Infantry Wing, Wing Commander Kuma Minari Ichisa, and the 20th Infantry Wing, Wing Commander Yoshiharu Kozawa. The 16th Infantry Brigade, Brigade Commander Major General Sogoro Kawamura, the 9th Infantry Wing, Wing Commander Nakamura Mudaisa, the 37th Infantry Wing, Wing Commander Ota Kazujiro Nakasa. The chief of staff of the division and regiment, Shibu Nakahara.

The 9th Division of the Japanese Army, the commander of the division, Lieutenant General Katsuka Tsukamoto, has the 7th Infantry Brigade and the 18th Infantry Brigade. Major General Shigeyuki Nishiwahara, commander of the 7th Infantry Brigade, commanded the 12th Infantry Wing, Wing Commander Hagino Sueyoshi Daisa, and the 35th Infantry Wing, Wing Commander Tsunenosuke Takagi Nakasa. The 18th Infantry Brigade, Brigade Commander Major General Katsu Yamaguchi, under the command of the 14th Infantry Wing, Wing Commander Heisaku Takeshita Nakasa, and the 36th Infantry Wing, Wing Commander Miwa Miwa Mitsuyo Nakasa. Chief of Staff of the Division, Shinzan Conscience Osa.

According to the order of Marshal Oyamayan, commander of the Manchurian Dispatch Army, the 4th and 9th Divisions immediately launched an attack in the direction of Haicheng after landing at Yingkou. Dashanyan judged that the main force of the Jilin Army had been attracted to the direction of Qingshiling by the Fifth Division and the Seventh Division. If the Japanese army wants to reverse the situation, seize this opportunity to capture Haicheng and cut off the retreat of the Jilin Army, which is undoubtedly a great victory.

At the same time, it can also completely cut off the logistics supply line of the Jilin Army. The Japanese army's logistical supply lines were basically under the protection of the navy, and there was no need to worry about being sabotaged. Once the logistical supply line of the Jilin Army is cut off, it is almost impossible for the 100,000 or 200,000 troops on the front line to maintain a strong combat force.

I have to admit that Dashanyan's plan is still quite a threat to the Jilin Army. If it succeeds, the excellent situation of the Jilin Army will be completely lost. Or even lose the war. Oyama Iwa was able to command the Japanese Army to defeat the Russians in the Russo-Japanese War, but how could he not have much ability? It's a pity that Dashanyan underestimated the combat effectiveness of the Jilin Army too much. Or rather, he overestimated the combat effectiveness of the Japanese Army.

Although the Japanese Fourth Division and the Ninth Division combined, there were 45,000 men. There are already quite a few such troops. At this moment, in the direction of Haicheng, the Jilin Army only has two infantry divisions. Thirty-six thousand. The Japanese Army had a superiority in numbers, a quarter more than the Jilin Army. Moreover, in terms of the quality of individual soldiers, the Japanese Army is still above the Jilin Army. Therefore, Oyama believes that they are sure of victory no matter what. However, the final battle situation was not at all as Dashan Yan expected.

The news that the Japanese army was heading north from Yingkou was immediately discovered by the Jilin Army. After reporting to Wu Haoxuan, he immediately reacted.

"The 6th Infantry Division went to Seyliu to build a position to hold off the Japanese. The 7th Infantry Division left one regiment to defend Haicheng, and the other two regiments held the flanks of the 6th Infantry Division. This time, we're ready to fight a tough battle with little Japan. Wu Haoxuan said with a serious face.

Haicheng is flat and belongs to the plains, and there is basically no danger to defend. Therefore, the two sides were able to fight only one field battle. This may also be why the Japanese army took the initiative to break away from the protection of naval guns at sea. The reason why he came straight to Haicheng. But even so, Wu Haoxuan is not worried. The firepower superiority of the Jilin Army, which was on the defensive, was able to give full play. Not to mention. Among the troops launched to Haicheng were such strange units as the Fourth Division of the Japanese Army. As long as it wasn't too bad luck to resist the attack of two divisions of the Japanese Army, there should be no problem.

Perhaps, we will be able to win another big battle. Even if it enters a stalemate, it will be powerful for the Jilin Army. After all, the Jilin Army can afford to drag it out. The Japanese could not afford to delay.

"Young Marshal, do you want to transfer the 5th Infantry Division back?" Major General Zhao Tianlong, commander of the 6th Infantry Division, said.

Wu Haoxuan hesitated, but still shook his head: "The 5th Infantry Division doesn't need to be transferred back for the time being, so as not to startle the snake." They can play a greater role in killing the rear of the Japanese army at a critical time. ”

If possible. Wu Haoxuan hoped to be able to kill both the Fourth and Ninth Divisions of the Japanese Army. In this way, the Japanese army will be able to pay a greater price. If the Japanese want to fight any further, they will have to weigh it carefully.

"By the way, you can focus the attack on the fourth division of the Japanese army, and it is estimated that it will receive miraculous results when the time comes." Wu Haoxuan smiled and said.

Major General Zhao Tianlong and Major General Duan Tianwei were a little puzzled and didn't quite understand what Wu Haoxuan meant. Still, they nodded. Since Wu Haoxuan asked them to do this, he must have his own intentions.

Wu Haoxuan didn't say it explicitly, of course he wouldn't tell the two of them, according to the history he knew, the Fourth Division was simply a wrecked division. As long as it is hit hard, it may collapse. And this will inevitably affect the Ninth Division. Although the combat effectiveness of the 9th Division is not weak, but the teammates are like pigs!

The two divisions of the Japanese army attacked Haicheng with great momentum. Along the way, burning, killing, looting and looting were all evil. Fortunately, the entire Liaodong region belongs to the war zone, and most of the people have been evacuated. Therefore, there are not many ordinary people who suffer. But for the Japanese, they undoubtedly committed a blood debt again, and Wu Haoxuan will ask them back sooner or later.

On the morning of September 21, the vanguard of the 4th and 9th Divisions of the Japanese Army had already encountered the reconnaissance troops of the Jilin Army. The cavalry of the 6th Infantry Division and the 7th Infantry Division of the Jilin Army, totaling more than 3,500 people, dispersed into several small units and sprinkled the entire battlefield. It is convenient for the Jilin Army to control the situation on the battlefield at any time.

The Japanese tried to drive the cavalry away, but when their own cavalry wings were dispatched, they often never returned. The cavalry of the Japanese Army was armed with nothing more than pistols and sabers. But the cavalry of the Jilin Army they encountered were more infantry on horseback, and they were not short of weapons and equipment for the infantry. When encountering the enemy, they often dismount and fight.

As a result, there was a picture on the battlefield of the Japanese cavalry charging against the heavy machine guns and mortar fire of the Jilin Army cavalry. As a result, the already small cavalry of the Japanese Army suffered heavy losses. The rest of the cavalry could only retract and did not dare to go out again. lest you lose it all.

"Tsukamoto-kun, the Shina people have deployed a defensive line in front, should we launch a frontal attack on them, or will we bypass their defensive line and attack from the flank?" Lieutenant General Hikaru Inoue, commander of the 4th Division, put down the telescope in his hand and said.

"Inoue-kun, of course, it's a head-on breakthrough of their defenses. If we can't tear through the Chinese's defense, even if we attack Haicheng, the back road will be cut off. If Inoue-kun is worried that the combat effectiveness of the Shina people is too strong, the task of frontal attack will be entrusted to our Ninth Division, and the Fourth Division only needs to launch a diversionary attack on the flank. Lieutenant General Katsuka Tsukamoto said nonchalantly. He is also one of the first divisions of the Japanese Army, and he is well aware of the combat effectiveness of the Fourth Division, and he does not want his troops to attack with the Fourth Division, because perhaps it will directly affect his own troops.

"That's for the best." Lieutenant General Hikaru Inoue nodded.

However, although Lieutenant General Katsuka Tsukamoto agreed to be the main attack by the Ninth Division, he put forward an additional request, that is, the 4th Wing of the Field Artillery of the 4th Division and the 4th Field Heavy Artillery Brigade were also assigned to the Ninth Division, so that the Ninth Division could use powerful artillery firepower to confront the Jilin Army. Before coming to the Northeast, they had already made a special suggestion that the artillery and machine guns of the Jilin Army were extremely powerful.

"Tsukamoto-kun, of course there will be no problem with this. Both the 4th Field Artillery Wing and the 4th Field Heavy Artillery Brigade can be placed under your command. Hikaru Inoue immediately agreed.

Anyway, the artillery is just firing in the rear, and there is no need to charge to the front line, and even if there are casualties, it is estimated that it will not be very large. This is undoubtedly a good arrangement for the Fourth Division, which is afraid of death. After all, being able to fight with the Jilin Army without having to rush to the front line is undoubtedly a great thing for them.

The Japanese army immediately began to make preparations for the attack, and the two field artillery wings and two field heavy artillery brigades of the Japanese army began to build artillery positions. Combined, there were 108 Meiji 31-year field guns and 36 105-mm light howitzers.

With such a powerful artillery in hand, Lieutenant General Katsuka Tsukamoto is also very confident. He confidently believed that with these artillery pieces, he would be able to shatter the defense line of the Jilin Army. When it comes to attacking next, it will undoubtedly be much easier. Even without the cooperation of those pig-like teammates of the Fourth Division, the Jilin Army could be easily defeated.

The Japanese Fourth Division was also very satisfied with the arrangement for the Ninth Division to launch the main attack and for them to be responsible for containment. Many middle- and lower-ranking officers of the Fourth Division of the Japanese Army showed a relieved expression on their faces. After all, when the Japanese army charged, it was basically led by low-level officers, which also led to a very high death rate of low-level officers in the Japanese army. Now, the hard bones have been robbed by the fools of the Ninth Division, and they are much safer. Obviously, this is another step towards their goal of returning home safely.

The Fourth Division's will to fight was undoubtedly the least firm among all the divisions and regiments of the Japanese army. In their opinion, it is better to fight life and death on the battlefield than to go back to do business and live a comfortable life. (To be continued......)

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