On the night of 27 January, the heavy shelling and air raids of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army came to an end. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

However, in the daytime battle, they inflicted great casualties on the Japanese and Thai troops. Especially the 4th Division, the losses increased again. Even the 56th Wing, which had reinforced them with the 113th Division, suffered heavy losses.

Under such circumstances, the top brass of the Japanese army finally could not sit still.

"What's going on at the front?" The commander of the 18th Japanese Front, Lieutenant General Nakamura Akito, the chief of staff, Major General Kunitaro Yamada, and the commander of the Japanese-Thai forces, Lieutenant General Moriya Seiji, rushed to the division headquarters of the 4th Japanese Division.

"Your Excellency, the artillery and aviation of the people of China are too strong. Originally, we withdrew the main forces and put the Thais on the front line. However, the Chinese suddenly attacked, landed on the east bank of the Wangbin River, and established a beachhead. In order to ensure that the defensive line was not broken by the China, we could only send troops to launch a counteroffensive. This also includes the 113th Infantry Wing. After a bitter battle, the Shina were finally repulsed. However, the artillery and air attacks of the Chinese people were still very fierce, and our losses remained high. Now, in order to ensure that the defensive line was almost broken through by the Shina repeatedly, we can only send more elite troops to the front line. Lieutenant General Sekihara was frustrated.

Of course, in the process of reporting the situation, he still hid something. For example, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army retreated on its own initiative, not defeated by them.

The faces of Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura, Lieutenant General Seiji Moriya, Major General Kunitaro Yamada and others all became very ugly.

"Your Excellency, how do I think this is a trap? A trap set by a Chinese specifically against our elite troops. We used the Thais to replace our elite troops, and the Chinese people found out. That's why they sent their troops across the river to attack, forcing us to send elite troops to the front. In this case, our elite troops will be lost in their shelling and bombardment. Major General Kunitaro Yamada said with a dark face.

"Yaga! Despicable and cunning Shina people. Their tactics are too vicious. Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura scolded.

However, scolding is scolding. Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura soon discovered that there was no way for him to change this passive situation other than to scold a few words and vent the anger in his heart. As Lieutenant General Sekihara said, if the elite troops were withdrawn, they were worried that the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army would take the opportunity to attack. However, if the elite troops were not withdrawn, they would not be able to withstand the fierce artillery fire and air raids of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army.

"Your Excellency, Commander, we can't go on like this. Now, the elite troops in our hands are only the 146th Wing and the 148th Wing of the 56th Division. If it is consumed by the shells and bombs of the people of China in vain. Then we will probably be very difficult to defeat them in this battle. Lieutenant General Moriya Shoji looked worried.

Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura nodded, the current situation has indeed reached the point where it is difficult for them to ride a tiger.

"Gentlemen, is there any way that can get us out of the current unfavorable situation?" Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura asked.

Several other Japanese generals immediately frowned and said nothing. They really couldn't think of how to solve the current problem.

"Your Excellency, Commander. Since we are under the control of the people of China at every turn, then we simply launch an initiative to attack. If we can take the sandbar in the Wangbin River, then our defense line will be safe. The focus of the battle between the two sides will continue on the sandbank. One of the generals suggested.

"Oh? Hamada-kun? You mean we took the initiative to attack? But even if we take the sandbank, the people of China can still use powerful artillery fire and air strikes to consume our living forces. Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura asked rhetorically.

The person who just made this suggestion was none other than Major General Hamada Hei, deputy chief of staff of the 18th Front Army of the Japanese Army.

"Your Excellency, even so, our strategic purpose has been accomplished. The Chinese want to retake the sandbar and then break through our Wangbin River defenses. It's going to take a lot of time. By then, the 2nd Army and the 38th Army had almost rushed to Thailand. At that time, we naturally don't have to be afraid of the Zhina. A smile appeared on Major General Hamada's face.

"Yo Xi, that's the truth. Although reluctant to admit it. However, the implementation is just that. The strength of the Chinese people was so strong that the 18th Front Army, which had suffered heavy losses alone, was no match for the Chinese people at all. The only way to defeat the Chinese was to wait for the arrival of the 2nd and 38th armies. Therefore, our main strategic purpose is to insist on the arrival of reinforcements. Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura nodded repeatedly.

"Moriya-kun, Sekihara-kun, do you have any other opinions?" Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura asked rhetorically.

"Your Excellency, this is indeed a good idea." Lieutenant General Shouya immediately chimed in.

"Your Excellency, Commander, if we want to fight back against the people of China and retake the sandbank, we must invest a lot of troops. However, the 4th Division, I'm afraid, is powerless about it. Lieutenant General Sekihara looked bitter.

The 4th Division, which suffered heavy losses, did not have a few thousand men left. In addition, it is mainly second-line combat units such as artillery, baggage troops, and engineers. There is not much left of the first-line elite infantry. It would be unrealistic to want the 4th Division to be responsible for this counterattack.

Nakamura Akito nodded, he also knew that the losses of the 4th Division were very large now. If it weren't for the lack of troops now, he would have planned to let the 4th Division withdraw to rest.

The combat effectiveness of the 4th Division was not strong in the first place. It's so commendable to be able to hold on until now and not collapse.

"This time, the 56th Division is responsible for the counterattack. Let the 146th and 148th Infantry Wings come at once. At two o'clock in the morning, the attack was launched. This time, we must defeat the people of China and recapture the sandbar in the Wangbin River. Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura made up his mind.

"Your Excellency, Commander, do you mean to throw both elite infantry wings into a counterattack?" Kunitaro Yamada looked surprised.

The other Japanese generals obviously did not expect Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura to make such a determination. This is clearly a desperate bet, and there is no way back. You must know that the 146th Infantry Wing and the 148th Infantry Wing are already the only two full-strength infantry wings left in their hands.