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"Well, what you said is all right, but you overlooked an important factor, which is time. If Zhang Tianhao cannot take Xuzhou within a week, or at most within ten days, do you know what the Subei Army will face?"

"Four divisions from North China are heading to Xuzhou. A division from the Japanese front is also on the way. A division from Central China is attacking northern Jiangsu from Yangzhou to the south!"

"No matter how powerful the Subei Army is, it has only been around for more than a year. If it were weaker, it would probably be directly destroyed by the nine Japanese divisions."

"Once the Subei Army Group reveals its weakness, the Japanese will pounce on it like a shark and will definitely tear the Subei Army Group apart."

Minister Li sat there, looking at the staff below, and said seriously: "So, Zhang Tianhao spared no expense and directly attacked the three Japanese divisions in Xuzhou. The planes, tanks, artillery shells and the like alone are probably enough for us to use for several months, or even more than half a year!"

"It was because of this victory that the Japanese army had to stop. Zhang Tianhao knew that he could not hold Xuzhou, so he had to give up. This was the wisest choice!"

"As for the Japanese attack on Xuzhou and defeat of the Subei Army, that was just Japanese trying to flatter themselves. As for Xuzhou, I believe you have also received the news. Maybe they didn't even leave a single word for the Japanese!"

It can be said that Zhang Tianhao was absolutely ruthless. He directly moved all the things in Xuzhou City, including several counties and towns below, population, food, and even all kinds of supplies.

"Ah, this Zhang Tianhao is really smart. At first I thought he was going to defend Xuzhou to the death, but I didn't know he had already jumped out of Xuzhou and fought for the best situation for himself. He is a smart man!"

"In addition, the Japanese army directly lost three divisions this time. The Japanese army in central China has almost no mobile forces. In this way, the Subei Army can develop steadily. For at least a year, the Subei Army will not encounter any major problems, let alone be attacked on a large scale by the Japanese army."

"This is also his brilliance. You have to know that he personally commanded this battle. His combat intention is quite clear. To seize supplies and destroy the Japanese army's manpower is his real goal."

"As for what's coming next, it's likely that they will all be small-scale fights. There won't be a large-scale battle within a year. How smart! How smart!"

……

Inside the Subei Army Group Headquarters.

Zhang Tianhao looked at the report in his hand and felt quite excited.

The outbreak of this war captured Yangzhou, Taizhou, two counties of Xuzhou, and four counties of Anhui, and the map expanded by nearly twice.

In this battle, the Japanese army lost nearly 5000 people and captured more than prisoners.

The losses on their side were also considerable. In the action of eleven divisions, there were more than 40,000 casualties, more than half of whom died in action.

Although our losses were less than those of the Japanese, our equipment was better than theirs. Yet we still haven't won. This is unheard of.

As for ammunition, almost 30% of the reserve ammunition was used up, which is a huge number. In this battle, 30% of the reserve was lost.

If it happens again, the entire Subei Army Group might be so poor that they would use their guns as firewood sticks.

"Alas, there is not enough storage. I am so poor. I am so poor!"

Zhang Tianhao was also looking at the report, and the corners of his mouth kept twitching.

Obviously, this battle made him realize the importance of material reserves. Without material reserves, they might have to eat dirt next.

"Master, we have used up half of the bombs we had in the air this time. The plane's engine oil is less than 40% left. If there is no oil, our plane may really become a decoration."

"In addition, we have used our reserve grain this time, otherwise we would not be able to support the people coming from Xu Tuyuhun this time."

"Send people to buy food, especially in Shanghai. I believe that if our warships go to Shanghai and buy some food, the Japanese will not dare to do anything. Don't you think so?"

"Is this really okay?"

"Our agreement with Nanjing clearly states that trade and commerce are free and shall not be interfered with."

"But, Master, do you think they will agree? Won't they cause trouble to the sellers afterwards?" "That's true, so we have to be very careful when purchasing grain. In less than two months, we will be able to harvest the new grain."

……

Shanghai Gendarmerie.

Yingzuo sat in the office, looking at the information on the table with a gloomy face. He looked like he had lost his soul and was a little bit unbelieving.

He never imagined that the Nanjing Command would actually give Taizhou and the right of passage on the Yangtze River to the Subei Army Group.

Although Xuzhou was returned to the Japanese troops in central China, it became an empty city. What use was it anymore?

"This, Zhang Tianhao, no wonder he is said to be one of the empire's greatest enemies in China, the king of plotting. From a small operative to his current achievements, the commander of the Subei Army Group, I really didn't expect it, I really didn't expect it."

"Now Zhang Tianhao can be said to have officially become the king of northern Jiangsu. Even the empire can't do anything to him. I really don't know what they are thinking. They don't want to eliminate such a big enemy. Isn't this a disgrace to the empire?"

But when he thought of the Battle of Xuzhou, although it lasted only more than a week, Central China lost three divisions of troops, and was still suppressed by the Subei Army Group.

When he thought of this, he felt a headache. The three divisions almost drained most of the mobile forces of the Japanese garrison in central China.

He didn't know whether to cry or laugh!

On the Chinese battlefield, the Japanese army has become quite soft and if this continues, it is likely that they will lose the Chinese battlefield.

"General, here are the documents you requested. We have sorted them out."

"Oh, Yangzhou's failure was there, have you found the reason?"

"Shimada Taro was arrested, and then the entire Yangzhou was attacked by the Subei Army, which quickly occupied Yangzhou. Originally, Shimada Taro could have stayed in Yangzhou for a while, after all, Colonel Shimada Taro had good abilities. However, Zhang Tianhao used the radio to make the Nanjing Command suspect Shimada Taro, and as a result, Shimada Taro was sent to a military court."

"The most important thing is that Nanjing also needs a shield, and Shimada Taro happens to be the best target."

"How stupid! How stupid! Do you really think there are no capable people in China?"

Yingzo was thinking while looking at the intelligence. After all, he still had to take a close look at the situation of the Battle of Xuzhou. Although it had not been sent down from Nanjing, it was still quite important.

"Hey, how come there is no ammunition in such a big place like Xuzhou?"

"Keiko, are you sure this information is true?"

"Yes, our people in northern Jiangsu learned it from the captured warriors of the Empire. They were fighting, and in the end they couldn't even supply ammunition. They had airplanes, but they didn't provide any support. Except for the cannons that fired for a while, they stopped firing."

"That's not right, that's not right. Xuzhou is such an important place, there must be enough ammunition. Why is there no ammunition? This doesn't make sense!"

"Did they tell me why?"

"No, they don't know anything. However, there is a rumor that someone from the Empire is reselling the Empire's weapons and ammunition, but when they used them, they found that they were sold out."

"What, sold out?"

Suddenly, Yingzuo's voice couldn't help but rise. After all, who could have expected such a result.

"Damn it, are you kidding me?" (End of this chapter)