Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

Kwantung Army warriors cut off their wrists

General Honzhuang Shige's face was pale, and he hadn't reacted from his despair.The chief of staff, Lieutenant General Koiso Kunizaki, has calmed down from the successive defeats and blows, and began to think about specific countermeasures to ensure that the Kwantung Army remains invincible in this operation.

After a short period of contemplation, he turned to General Fan Zhuang in front of him, and said decisively: "Boss, I think that our Kwantung Army has reached the time when a strong man must cut off his wrist. Otherwise, the final loser must belong to my Kwantung Army..."

On Ben Zhuangfan's face full of despair, a glimmer of hope quickly flashed, and his eyes lit up.Completely disregarding his status as the commander-in-chief of the Kwantung Army, he turned to Xiaoji Guozhao and asked expectantly: "Chief of Staff, you mean to give up Liaoning..."

Although he was full of contempt for General Honjo Shige's frightened performance just now.However, in the face of General Shigeru Honjo's quick reaction, Chief of Staff Koiso Kuniaki replied with a flattering face: "Ka Yi, Your Excellency Commander is wise..."[

After seeing Shigeru Honjo's eyes signaling him to continue, Lieutenant General Koiso Kunizaki pointed to the map and explained again: "Your Excellency Commander, judging from the current situation, we must give up some of the things we have already obtained. In order to keep the remaining benefits that have already been obtained from being retaken by the Chinese..."

General Benzhuang Fan is not a fool, after thinking for less than five seconds, he asked sharply: "Then we have to give up those benefits and keep which benefits..."

"Voluntarily give up Shenyang City, give up Liaoning Province..." Chief of Staff Kunizaki Koiso, like a strong man cut off his wrist.He replied firmly.

If this sentence had been uttered by Lieutenant General Koiso Kunizaki a day earlier, General Honjo Shigeru, the commander-in-chief of the Kwantung Army.Military law will definitely be enforced immediately.In the name of being a traitor and disturbing the morale of the army, Lieutenant General Kunizaki Koiso was shot.

However, hearing this sentence now, General Honjo Shige did not feel at all that the chief of staff was betraying the interests of the Kwantung Army.Because he knows the strength of the Kwantung Army's old rival, the Ninth Army, and the current predicament the Kwantung Army is in.

However, the commander-in-chief Ben Zhuangfan is clear, which does not mean that other officers of the headquarters are clear.Just as Koiso Kunizaki finished speaking, there were continuous cursing sounds.It started ringing in the war room.More than a dozen officers of the headquarters who were filled with righteous indignation, regardless of the status of Chief of Staff Koiso Kuniaki, cursed...

"Baga, Your Excellency Chief of Staff, you are betraying the interests of the Imperial Japanese Kwantung Army..."

"No, no matter what, we can't give up Shenyang. Let's give up Liaoning... This is the land that our Great Japanese Empire has worked so hard to occupy. We must not let it go without a single shot and take the initiative to give it to the Chinese... In the worst case, we will be in Shenyang City and China. The Kwantung Army of the Great Japanese Empire has never been afraid of fighting, and is not afraid of dying on the battlefield..."

"Chief of Staff. Do you know what you are talking about... You are still a senior officer of the Empire of Japan, are you a samurai of the Empire of Japan... It is a disgrace to the Kwantung Army of the Empire of Japan to voluntarily give up Liaoning Province... Even if you report to the army by leapfrogging Ministry, I also do not agree to give up the Shenyang City and Liaoning Province that my Kwantung Army has already occupied..."

Facing the responsibilities of colleagues and subordinates, the face of Chief of Staff Koiso Kuniaki.It was quickly flushed red.Although reason told him that this was to get the Kwantung Army out of the immediate predicament.With the least loss, the only way to get the most profit.However, the so-called two fists are difficult to move four times. Facing the attacks of more than a dozen colleagues, even if Koiso Kuniaki wanted to speak up to defend himself, he didn't have the slightest chance.

And at this moment, Commander-in-Chief Ben Zhuangfan's majestic voice, like a timely rain, rang in the war room, helping Chief of Staff Xiaoji Guozhao solve the immediate predicament and embarrassment...

"Baga, shut up..."

"Look, what are you all doing now? Are you still a senior military officer of the Empire of Japan? Are you the commander of my Kwantung Army... Have everyone forgotten that my Kwantung Army is at a critical juncture of life and death..."

Honjo Shigeru's sharp roar quickly calmed down the noisy atmosphere in the war room.The dozen or so officers who were still filled with righteous indignation just now lowered their heads with flushed faces because of shame.

In order to help the chief of staff enhance his prestige in the army, and to ensure that the chief of staff's next ideas can be passed.The angry General Shigeru Honjo did not intend to let these dozen officers go.

With a lot of anger, he continued to growl: "Of course, if anyone thinks that he can help the Kwantung Army through the current predicament, then you can speak. But if there is no way, just shut your mouth and listen to me. It’s not too late for the chief of staff to finish his speech... Otherwise, don’t blame me for using military law on everyone..."

After finishing speaking, a pair of murderous eyes were once again covered by expectations.After turning his eyes to the Chief of Staff who gave him hope, he said, "Chief of Staff, you continue to talk. As long as there are sufficient reasons, I, Zhuang Fan, support you unconditionally..."

"Thank you, Commander..." Lieutenant General Koiso Kunizaki, who had the attitude of dying for a confidant, expressed his sincere gratitude after bowing deeply to General Honjo Fan.

Afterwards, he led everyone to walk quickly to the large combat map hanging on the wall, and said, "Your Excellency, colleagues, according to the last piece of information sent by Anshan, the Chinese army that raided Anshan must have at least There are two heavy artillery regiments, a tank regiment, and an aviation division ready to provide air support...”[

Seeing that everyone nodded noncommittally, Koiso Kunizaki changed the subject and asked everyone: "Do you know what it means to have so many technical arms?"

Compared with the confusion and bewilderment on the faces of all his subordinates, the commander-in-chief Ben Zhuangfan already showed a thoughtful expression on his face.He waved his hand to Chief of Staff Xiaoji Kunizhao, signaled the other party to stop first, and then said, "Chief of Staff, I will answer this question, and you can see if it is correct."

After finishing speaking, without waiting for Xiaoji Guozhao to speak, he continued to speak: "According to the investigation of the Liaodong Peninsula by the Super High School, there are only three main divisions of the Ninth Army stationed in the entire Liaodong Peninsula. The "exposed" artillery, armored tank soldiers, and air force have far exceeded three divisions..."

"So. Our special high school has been kept in the dark by the Ninth Army stationed in the Liaodong Peninsula. The main force of the Ninth Army, the number one enemy of my Kwantung Army, is not as everyone imagined, in Shandong Hold a military exercise. Instead, use the exercise as an excuse to secretly deploy troops, gather all the main force to the Liaodong Peninsula, and launch an attack on our Kwantung Army at any time..."

"Now that the main force of China's Ninth Army has entered the Liaodong Peninsula, then, judge according to the size of the Ninth Army's troops and the ratio of various technical arms. The Chinese Ninth Army that raided Anshan and is preparing to continue to attack Shenyang, except for the chief of staff. In addition to the various technical arms introduced by you, there are at least two main divisions to cooperate..."

"Two main divisions...two heavy artillery regiments...at least one tank regiment's armored unit...at least one aviation division's air support..." Facing the judgment of the commander-in-chief, General Shigeru Honjo, all the officers except the chief of staff, Koiso Kuniaki, looked on the faces of " color".All became pale because of this result.

At this moment, the chief of staff, Xiaoiso Guozhao, pointed to the map hanging on the wall, and continued to speak: "I fully support the judgment of the Commander, and the Chinese Ninth Army, which is preparing to attack Shenyang, has a very strong force..."

Having said that, there was a trace of bitter expression.It slowly appeared on Xiaoiso Guozhao's face.Facing the crowd, he continued to speak: "Next, let me introduce to you the situation of our Kwantung Army hoarding troops in Liaoning Province..."

"According to the military deployment of the Kwantung Army headquarters to the three northeastern provinces: our Kwantung Army dispatched a total of the Kwantung Army's eighth division to Liaoning Province, which was specially used to counter the defense of the Ninth Army's second division, which was deployed in Liaoning Province in advance. 6000 local garrison and garrison. All forces added up. A total of 5 people..."

"5 troops, sounds like a lot. But what I want to say is, among the [-] people, a brigade stationed in Anshan has been destroyed... A brigade stationed in Fengcheng, in order to threaten to station troops in Anshan The Ninth Army in the East cannot be mobilized. Therefore, in the entire Liaoning Province, the total force we can mobilize is less than [-] troops..."

The chief of staff, Lieutenant General Koiso Kunizaki, was about to continue introducing his combat thinking to everyone.A young military officer with the rank of major general on his shoulders walked out without hesitation of his status as Lieutenant General Koiso Kunizaki, who was directly under his command.

He interrupted: "Your Excellency, Chief of Staff, I believe that the [-] elites of the Japanese Empire can completely block the offensive of the Ninth Army of China and defend Liaoning Province..."

"Yes, 3 imperial elites can win even against [-] Chinese troops, not to mention the Chinese Ninth Army with less than [-] troops... The deputy chief of staff is right, we must defend Liaoning Province and Shenyang City..."

"There are only the warriors of the Great Japanese Empire who died in battle, and there are no imperial warriors who retreated. As long as the [-] elite soldiers of the Empire use their lives, they can completely block the Ninth Army of China by virtue of the terrain. At that time, as long as the three field divisions reinforced by the country rush to the battlefield, Not only can we hold Liaoning Province, but we can also drive China's Ninth Army out of the Liaodong Peninsula and completely occupy the three northeastern provinces."

Without the support of Commander-in-Chief Shigeru Honjo, Koiso Kuniaki could bear the questioning of his subordinates.However, now with the support of the commander-in-chief, as the deputy chief of staff directly under him, he questioned his decision in front of so many people, regardless of his dignity.No matter how grand the Chief of Staff Koiso Kuniaki is, he can't bear it...

Staring at a pair of murderous eyes, he walked directly in front of the deputy chief of staff of the major general, and slapped him a few times without hesitation.He didn't stop until the opponent's cheek was already livid with his own hands.

Then, facing the major general's deputy chief of staff who was not convinced in front of him, he scolded mercilessly: "Ba Ga, major general Qingshui, don't forget your identity, is there anyone who talks to the officer like this? Let me tell you, Just based on your disrespect to the officer just now, I already have reasons to send you to a military court and completely deprive you of your military career..."

It wasn't until this moment that the humiliated Major General Qing Shui woke up suddenly.Now I am in the highly hierarchical imperial army, not a military academy.Immediately, bean-sized beads of sweat quickly flowed down Major General Qing Shui's forehead.

Facing the angry Chief of Staff in front of him, he said guiltyly: "Please forgive me, Chief of Staff. It was just an unintentional act of a lowly position. I didn't mean to offend His Excellency. Please calm down, Chief of Staff..."

Having said that, Koiso Kuniaki's mood.It seems to be a lot better.

After taking a long breath, he asked calmly, "You're right. Thirty thousand imperial elites, if used properly, can indeed block the Ninth Army's attacking troops. However, if you want to win this battle, you must There must be a prerequisite... As a senior military officer of the empire, do you know what this condition is?"

At this time, Major General Qing Shui had only one thought in his mind, and that was to seek the forgiveness of the chief of staff.In this case.How can I have the mood and mind to think about these things.Faced with the rhetorical question of Chief of Staff Kunizaki Koiso, fearing to offend the officer in front of him again, he quickly replied: "Reporting to the officer, please forgive me for being stupid..."[

Unexpectedly, just when Major General Shimizu thought that he would win the forgiveness of the chief of staff for his concession, an accident happened...

Major General Shimizu's answer aroused even more dissatisfaction with Chief of Staff Koiso Kuniaki.The chief of staff whose face just calmed down.Major General Qian Shimizu, who was once again full of anger, roared: "Nani, I don't know..."

"Bageyalu, I don't know anything. What's the use of the Kwantung Army General Command asking you as the deputy chief of staff...Since you don't know anything, why do you refuse my deployment just now? Don't tell me. Your objection just now was just your temporary idea, without the slightest reason or evidence to convince the commander-in-chief

It wasn't until this moment that Major General Qing Shui realized that the chief of staff in front of him not only didn't forgive himself.And he dug himself a trap that would never be redone.

As for the surrounding colleagues, expressions of fear towards the chief of staff also appeared on their faces.because.No matter what Lieutenant General Koiso Kunizaki thinks, in everyone's eyes, this series of actions by the chief of staff is definitely to make an example to others like himself.Use the deputy chief of staff, Major General Shimizu, to warn yourself...

Sure enough, before Major General Shimizu could make an excuse, Chief of Staff Koiso Kunizaki's murderous voice sounded again in the war room: "Commander-in-Chief, I feel that Major General Shui is no longer suitable for the position of deputy staff officer at the General Command. ..."

General Fan Zhuang still wants to sell the face of the chief of staff.Besides, at this moment, General Fan Zhuang's only hope has been pinned on the Chief of Staff.

Therefore, without even thinking about it, I opened my mouth to support: "I agree..."

After finishing speaking, he quickly glanced around the remaining subordinates with a sharp gaze, and then ordered: "Major General Qingshui, from now on, you are no longer the deputy chief of staff of the Imperial Kwantung Army. Therefore, now you are no longer qualified to stand here…"

With a dejected look on his face, Major General Qing Shui, who seemed to have aged several years in an instant, walked out of the war room.General Honjo Shigeru said again: "Okay, Chief of Staff, the problem that should be solved has been solved, you continue..."

"Hai..." Lieutenant General Koiso Kunizaki replied with great satisfaction after the headquarters quickly established its own authority.

Returning to the combat map, he continued to speak: "Sir, colleagues, I have just introduced that the entire Liaodong Peninsula, we can use only 3 troops."

"However, because the Special High School underestimated the Ninth Army, it was completely unexpected that the Ninth Army would attack us at this time. The [-] elites who entered Liaoning have been completely dispersed, with squadrons and brigades as units , occupying the entire territory of Liaoning Province..."

"According to the caller ID of the head of the Eighth Division: In addition to the headquarters of the Eighth Division in Shenyang City, there are only three garrison brigades, one guard brigade, one logistics unit, and one field artillery unit. There are no more than 7000 troops..."

"In the large area from Anshan to Shenyang, only the two infantry brigades of the Eighth Division are active here..."

"The 15th Brigade of the Eighth Division has already besieged Jinzhou according to the order. It is responsible for blocking the Northeast Army's exit and returning to the three northeastern provinces. Therefore, in a short period of time, the 15th Brigade cannot reinforce the front line..."

"Except for these troops, the remaining four infantry brigades of the Eighth Division, the Cavalry Wing, and the Chariot Wing are all operating in the North Manchuria area. Even if they receive an order to reinforce Shenyang City, it will take at least two days..."

"Two days, do you know what this means...With the combat power shown by the Ninth Army's armored group in Anshan, one day is enough for them to break through Liaoyang and approach the city of Shenyang..."

"That is to say, Shenyang has already fallen into the hands of the enemy before the reinforcements from North Manchuria arrived in Shenyang..."

"Since this is the case, why do we have to spend such a huge price to defend a city that cannot be defended at all...Instead of doing this, we should take the initiative to abandon Shenyang, abandon Liaoning Province, and concentrate our troops on the junction of Liaoning and Jilin. Transform the entire Liaoning Province Into the battlefield, the Ninth Army's offensive troops were completely trapped in Liaoning Province, ensuring that the Ninth and No.15 Divisions of the Kwantung Army successfully occupied the two provinces of Jilin and Heilongjiang."

As soon as General Benzhuang Fan's eyes lit up, he immediately understood the great benefits of this strong man cutting his wrists to the Kwantung Army.Facing Lieutenant General Xiaoji Guozhao, he said with a satisfied face: "Yoxi, very good, Chief of Staff, you are the hero of my Kwantung Army... But, this is only to block the Ninth Army from attacking troops all the way, targeting those who have already forcibly crossed the Yalu River." The Ninth Army, I don’t know what to think.”

"Hai..." Koiso Kuniaki replied affirmatively.

"Since our Kwantung Army voluntarily abandoned Shenyang, Liaoning, there is no need for Fengcheng to continue to hold on. We can order the Fourth Brigade stationed in Fengcheng to go south quickly and attack Andong, threatening the Ninth Army in Sinuiju. The group army retreated, forcing it to retreat..."

"Very good, this is indeed a very good solution... Chief of Staff, I have decided to do this... Now I order that the command of the entire Kwantung Army will be temporarily handed over to you..." (To be continued. If you like this Works, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users, please go to read.)