Chapter 416: From Heaven to Hell (Part 7)

Bangkok, the headquarters of the Thai Front of the Japanese Army. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info Lieutenant General Shigetoku Kuroda and others are celebrating that they have driven the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army out of Bangkok.

"Your Excellency, the people of China were driven out of Bangkok by us so quickly. It seems that we can prepare to launch a counterattack against them and defeat them in one fell swoop. The commander of the 2nd Army, Lieutenant General Yoshio Kamitsuki, suggested.

Vice Admiral Kuroda Shigetoku hesitated for a moment, and then shook his head: "No, although the navy used naval guns to catch the people by surprise and let them suffer heavy losses." However, their strength did not suffer much loss. I even suspect that their withdrawal from Bangkok was also deliberate. In this way, they can preserve their strength. Now, we don't have enough troops. If they attacked, they could easily be thwarted by the Shina again. Let's wait until the follow-up reinforcements arrive, and then talk about launching an attack! ”

After seeing the strength of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, Lieutenant General Shigetoku Kuroda has become much more stable. He knew that the Japanese troops in Bangkok were seriously insufficient. Even with the reinforcements, there are only more than 60,000 people. With such a small number of troops, the gap between them and the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army is really too great. He didn't think that after the Japanese army faced the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, it would be able to win more with less.

"Hey, Your Excellency Commander is right, I didn't think it through." Lieutenant General Yoshio Kamitsuki nodded.

"Your Excellency, the Navy has taken control of the sea in the Gulf of Thailand. In that case, it is estimated that our reinforcements will arrive soon. If the chief of the temple can send some elite troops from other war zones to Thailand, it will be a sure thing for us to defeat the Chinese people. Lieutenant General Machijiri Miki, commander of the 38th Army, said.

Lieutenant General Shigetoku Kuroda nodded, as the chief of staff of the Southern Army, of course he knew that although the Southern Army had lost on the battlefields of Burma and Thailand. However, in other theaters, there are still many elite troops. For example, the 14th Front Army stationed in the Philippines has as many as 12 infantry divisions, one tank division, one flying division, four independent mixed brigades, and a large advance group. If a few divisions can be sent to Thailand to help in the war, the problem of their insufficient strength will be easily solved.

Of course, all of this will require Terauchi Shouyi to make a decision in the future. It's not that those of them who are subordinates can make decisions for General Terauchi Shouichi. At best, they can only make suggestions. Whether or not General Shouichi Terauchi will adopt it is none of their business.

At this time, the chief of staff, Major General Hanayamasa, rushed in with an anxious face.

"Your Excellency Chief of Staff, what's going on? Could it be that the people of China launched a counterattack again? Lieutenant General Shigetoku Kuroda asked anxiously.

Lieutenant General Yoshio and Lieutenant General Machijiri Liangji last month were also nervous. They were afraid that failure would come again. In that case, they will probably die.

"Your Excellency, the Navy's artillery formation has withdrawn from the mouth of the Chao Phraya River." Major General Hanaya said.

"What? What's going on with the Navy? Why did they evacuate? Lieutenant General Kuroda Shigetoku's face was filled with anger. He knew very well that without the naval artillery support, they would not have been able to drive the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army out of Bangkok. Even, the counterattack of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army is just around the corner! When the time comes, how can they hold Bangkok with only tens of thousands of them?

"Send a telegram to Commander Ozawa asking him what the hell is going on? Let him quickly transfer the shelling formation back! Lieutenant General Yoshio last month also shouted loudly. They all knew the importance of the shelling formations for Bangkok.

Lieutenant General Machijiri seemed to have thought of something, and the expression on his face became bloodless at all.

"Your Excellency, the Navy's carrier-based aircraft suffered a crushing defeat in the air battle with the Chinese people. The vast majority of fighters were shot down. That's why the shelling formations left. Major General Hanaya explained.

Suddenly, Lieutenant General Kuroda Shigetoku and others all knew what was going on. The carrier-based aircraft unit of the Navy has been defeated, which means that they are no match for the air force of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army at all! If the shelling formation does not leave, I am afraid that it will be attacked by the bombers of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army. In other words, even if you go now, it's too late. The bombers of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army will definitely not let go of those warships of the Navy. In any case, it will be impossible for those ships to provide them with fire support anymore. They will only be able to rely on themselves for the next battle in Bangkok. Such a result is undoubtedly difficult for Lieutenant General Shigetoku Kuroda and others to accept.

The arrival of the navy and reinforcements took them from hell to heaven. However, in a short time, they once again tasted the feeling of falling from heaven to hell.

"How is that possible? The navy is no match for the chinas? Have the people of China become so powerful? Lieutenant General Yoshio last month muttered.

Once the navy was defeated, or driven out of the Gulf of Thailand. Then, if they want to get any more support, it is simply impossible. Without the support of naval artillery fire, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army may soon launch another attack on Bangkok. With their current tens of thousands of people, it is simply impossible to hold Bangkok and resist the attack of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army.

Lieutenant General Shigetoku Kuroda took a deep breath to calm the panic and anger in his heart before he said, "Send a telegram to Commander Ozawa to thank them for their efforts for us. If they can defeat the Chinese people, we beg him to continue to support us. ”

"Hi, Your Excellency, Commander." Major General Hanaya nodded. However, he believes that this possibility is almost non-existent.

"Also, order all our troops in Bangkok to be ready for battle. This time, everyone must be prepared for the jade shattering of the Great Nichi* Empire. If the Chinese attack Bangkok, everyone will have to fight to the death. Lieutenant General Shigetoku Kuroda ordered.

"Hi, Your Excellency, Commander." All the Japanese generals replied.

They don't think Lieutenant General Shigetoku Kuroda is making a big fuss. In fact, they all know about the impending crisis. This time, after the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army defeated their navy, I am afraid that there is no force to rescue them. The only thing they could rely on was suicide. If even self-defeating and desperate efforts cannot defeat the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. Then, I am afraid that there is only one final result, and that is to die all here.