People are shining their swords, secretly helping the Iron Triangle in Northwest Shanxi

The sky gradually became brighter. At eight o'clock in the morning on May 17, at the headquarters of the North China Front Army in Hebei Province.

General Commander Okamura Neiji stood in front of the map, looking at the northern Henan region with a pair of red eyes, a solemn expression on his face.

Lieutenant General Oshiroto Sanji, the chief of staff, stood nearby with his staff, and they had different emotions.

This time the little devil's battle was relatively successful. No matter what, the 52nd Division crossed the Qin River and caused casualties to the Third Brigade.

As for the 41st Regiment, which had high hopes, the 47th Regiment did not complete the annihilation mission.

However, they still successfully repelled Ding Wei's guerrilla detachment and captured Laoxiong Mountain and other highlands.

Just seizing the high ground can solve a lot of troubles in southeastern Shanxi.

After all, there are these highlands, and Ding Wei's detachment continues to use them as a base to conduct guerrilla operations repeatedly, posing a great threat to southeastern Shanxi.

Moreover, this place is also an obstacle for the little devils to attack Zhongtiao Mountain southward. Currently, the little devils control this place, so the initiative is naturally in their hands.

In the subsequent operations, the little devils can build a forward base on Laoxiong Mountain to attack Zhongtiao Mountain.

Controlling these highlands is still of great benefit to the little devils.

However, as Chen Ziyun and Li Yunlong commanded a large number of troops to enter the northern Henan region, the situation here was reversed.

The 52nd Division fell into a relatively passive battle, and its troops were forced to move to Ziling Town to gather and defend.

For the North China Front, how to carry out follow-up operations is a difficult problem for them.

Some little devils advocated that the 52nd Division rely on Ziling Town as the core to build positions to contain the troops in the northern Henan region.

The 41st Regiment and the 47th Regiment can continue to fight in southeastern Shanxi, taking advantage of the absence of Chen Ziyun and other troops to attack Jincheng with all their strength.

Some little devils believe that the 52nd Division has fallen into a passive position and may suffer heavy casualties.

The two elite field regiments should stop fighting in southeastern Shanxi and fully support the 52nd Division in northern Henan.

These little devils feel that if the 52nd Division can be strengthened by two elite field regiments, they will definitely be able to achieve amazing results!
The two sides have discussed until now, but have never finalized a specific combat plan.

Neji Okamura, who has more commanding ability, has not issued combat orders for a long time.

Because he knew that the decision he made was the final decision, and if something unexpected happened, the consequences would be disastrous.

After all, the little devil has fought several times and it is difficult to gain such an advantage. He is not willing to let such an advantage disappear!

"Your Excellency Commander, can we consider stopping the operation now?"

"The 52nd Division has withdrawn to the area east of the Qin River, and its main force is controlled on the east bank of the Qin River to exert absolute pressure on the enemy forces in northern Henan."

"The 41st Regiment and the 47th Regiment stationed in highlands such as Laoxiong Mountain can also threaten enemy forces such as Jincheng."

"In the follow-up period, we can continue to strengthen these troops so that they have stronger combat capabilities."

"In this way, we will use the 52nd Division and the 53rd Division to strengthen the 41st Regiment and the 47th Regiment for combat."

"With such superior strength, we can completely eliminate the enemy troops in Zhongtiao Mountain, and even the armed forces in the North China region."

"At this time, our military strength is completely exposed and we have no trump card. If we continue to fight, we may eventually suffer losses to each other."

"Even once the loophole is caught by Chen Ziyun, it is inevitable that there will continue to be heavy casualties."

"Your Majesty Commander, I think it is time to end the operation."

The front army headquarters was very quiet, everyone was waiting for Okamura Neiji's battle decision. But at this time, the staff officer Oshioto Sanji, who had never expressed his attitude, came to Okamura Neji and spoke directly.

Ojodo Sanji put forward a different view. He suggested that the war should be stopped directly.

After all, controlling the high ground south of Luzhou City is already a very important combat result.

The Chief of Staff of the North China Front, Oshiroto Sanji, had just taken office not long ago, and many times he would not make any suggestions at all.

In the headquarters, Oshiro Sanji's presence is very low. He never speaks publicly and is almost transparent.

When Neji Okamura heard this suggestion, he couldn't help but glance at Sanji Ojodo, with a thoughtful expression on his face.

"The advancing team showed strong combat capabilities in this battle. Although the 52nd Division was hit, the main force is still there."

"The 41st Wing and the 47th Wing have almost no losses. If all these troops were gathered in the northern Henan area."

"With their combat strength, even if they have no chance of winning against the enemy forces in northern Henan, they can at least fall into an invincible position."

"If the front lines of Hanoi County, Wencheng, and Ziling Town west of the Qinhe River are controlled by us, it will be of great benefit to subsequent operations."

"Oshiro-kun, we can contact the aviation force to assist in the battle."

"These troops are supported by aviation, but they can exert greater advantages!"

Okamura Neji pointed at the map and introduced the situation in detail.

Obviously, Okamura Neiji intends to gather the absolute main force in the northern Henan region and directly engage in a decisive battle with Chen Ziyun and other troops.

Before serving as the commander of the North China Front, Okamura Neiji served as a bench in the Military Senate for more than a year.

Before sitting on the bench, he served as commander of the 11th Army.

From the beginning of its formation, the 11th Army was a mobile combat corps controlled by the Little Japanese Dispatch Army.

Its peak strength is two to three hundred thousand, and most of the elite permanent divisions of the dispatched army are within the establishment of the 11th Army.

Okamura Neiji commanded such troops to continue fighting, and each time was a large-scale battle.

Now serving as the commander of the North China Front, he wants to complete his success in one battle and completely eliminate Chen Ziyun and other troops.

In the past, he was unable to control the absolute elite troops and suffered several defeats.

With such elite troops participating in the war at this time, Neji Okamura naturally wanted to compete with Chen Ziyun in the northern Henan region!
"Your Excellency, Commander, this is the message just sent by the Kwantung Army."

"The Eighth Route Army is currently carrying out frequent activities, and their area of ​​activity is no longer limited to North China."

"These troops have successively carried out activities in hot provinces and other regions, and have continued to develop their troops."

"The Kwantung Army is very angry about its activities, and His Excellency Commander-in-Chief Yoshijiro Umezu intends to mobilize elite Japanese and Manchu troops to assist us in our operations."

"Your Excellency, Commander, we now have enough troops on hand. If we receive support from the Kwantung Army again, we will be able to control a strong force."

"When the elite troops jointly organized by Japan and Manchuria arrive in North China, they will cooperate with the 52nd Division, 53rd Division, 41st Regiment, and 47th Regiment."

"With such a large number of troops, we can completely occupy an absolute advantage."

"By then, it will be easy for us to deal with Chen Ziyun, Chu Yunfei, Li Yunlong and other troops."

Sanji Ojodo came to Okamura Neji with a telegram and said with a serious expression on his face. (End of chapter)