Age of Conquest Reborn

The bombardment of the Japanese shore-based artillery lasted only ten minutes, but it was enough. More than 3,000 rockets covered all the Japanese shore-based artillery positions in the combat area. The Japanese artillery and artillery together

, in an overwhelming explosion, it became flesh, blood and parts flying all over the sky, shrouded in a sea of ​​fire!

The sudden bombardment of the Japanese shore-based artillery positions achieved unexpected results. The Japanese shore-based artillery, which had been aggressive just now, immediately stopped firing. The purpose of the battle had been achieved. The gunboat detachment leader decisively issued an order, "All gunboats, immediately leave the battlefield and return."

formation!"

Upon receiving the report from the commander of the forward position, Lieutenant General Shinno, the commander of the Japanese Fifth Army, had a "bang" in his head. What he was most worried about had happened. The troops of the ** Division intercepted and killed the Hengshan Brigade.

Just one of its purposes, attacking Sumatra Island, may be the main purpose of the Chinese. Otherwise, they would not attack their own shore-based artillery.

As a result, the second telegram was immediately flown to Commander Ito Genzaburo on Luzon Island, "Commander of the Fifth Army, Shinno, reported urgently that at around 5 a.m. on August 8, the Japanese division fleet would intercept again."

After the Hengshan Brigade troop transport fleet, they launched a fierce attack on our Sumatra Island! Most of our former coastal artillery positions have been destroyed. The staff judged that this was a precursor to the imminent landing of the ** Division troops!"

It’s no wonder that Lieutenant General Xinye was so nervous. That Chinese devil Tang Qiuli dispatched a fleet to attack his artillery. It was obvious that he was clearing the way for the subsequent infantry to land. Facing such a notorious superman

heavyweight opponent, hand

Lieutenant General Xinye, who held more than 60,000 troops, could not help but feel frightened. Many famous seniors in the imperial army had fallen into the hands of this man. Lieutenant General Xinye did not think that he and the Fifth Army could defeat Tang Qiu.

In Li's hands, go for a few rounds!

At the same time, Lieutenant General Shinno also secretly wondered why the Chinese devil Tang Qiuli chose to suddenly attack Sumatra Island after capturing Singapore without making any stop. Could it be that in Tang Qiuli's eyes, more than one million people?

Among the Imperial Japanese Army, the Fifth Army is the most vulnerable?

Although this conclusion made Lieutenant General Shinno feel very uncomfortable, an irrefutable fact was before his eyes. He and the Fifth Army had been targeted by this China devil! Therefore, he immediately reported to Commander-in-Chief of the Dispatch Army Ito

The top priority is for the general to ask for reinforcements. Otherwise, the Fifth Army alone will not be able to stop the ** Division troops from landing on Sumatra Island.

General Ito Yanzaburo looked at the emergency telegram from Lieutenant General Shinno, and was filled with doubts. "According to Shinno, this is the beginning of Tang Qiuli's troops' all-out attack on the Southwest Pacific region. The problem is serious. The dispatched troops have not yet been dispatched."

After completely eliminating MacArthur's troops, we now have to turn around and deal with the greatest enemy of the Japanese Empire, which involves a shift in the strategic direction of the empire."

Although he is the commander-in-chief of the dispatched army, this matter is too big and his opponent is too fierce to make the decision without authorization. General Ito said to the chief of staff, Major General Kawashima: "Kawashima-kun, report this matter to the base camp immediately and order the dispatch.

All units affiliated to the army have entered combat status and are preparing to counterattack the landing attack of the ** Division. I order the Qingchuan Air Force to be ready for battle and wait for my order!"

At this time, the life and death of the Hengshan brigade was no longer important. The remaining members of the Hengshan brigade were intercepted and killed by the Japanese division's fleet when they were crossing the sea. Tang Qiuli's appetite would not be satisfied if he was not satisfied with Singapore and the Hengshan brigade.

Regiment, in turn, took the opportunity to attack Sumatra Island. The report of Ninye was true. The first battle with that terrible opponent would take place on Sumatra Island. The dispatch of the Qingchuan Air Force would buy enough time for him to mobilize his troops.

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Chief of Staff Kawashima did not immediately convey the order, but reminded, "Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, there is no intelligence indicating that Tang Qiuli's troops are launching a full-scale attack on the imperial army's existing occupied areas, and

, the troops of the ** Division only attacked Sumatra Island, which is not in line with the norm. What kind of China devil does not have the strength to attack in an all-round way? Obviously not, he has gathered hundreds of thousands of troops in the Indo-China Peninsula."

"So, Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, the Ministry of Staff recommends that we wait until Commander Shinno clarifies the situation. The troops can enter combat status, but there is no need to report to the base camp immediately. Otherwise, if this is not the case, report it to the Emperor.

The impression given by Your Majesty and the base camp is that our dispatched troops panicked, lied about the military situation, and had no idea about the enemy. This is also a huge loss to your image!"

Chief of Staff Kawashima, what he said makes sense. General Ito thought so. However, if it is true, he has delayed the military plane. If the base camp investigates, he will also suffer no good consequences. Now, the safest solution is

The method is to rather believe what you have than what you don't believe. It is better to be scolded by the base camp and laughed at by your colleagues than to be beaten by that devilish Chinese army!

General Ito also knew that Kawashima, who had followed him for many years, was for his own good, and the suggestions he made were mature words. However, the matter was so important that he had to repay it. He sighed slightly and said: "Kawashima-kun,

I understand what you mean. It concerns the empire's more than one million soldiers in the West.

The fate of the South Pacific region is better than being scolded by the base camp and criticized by colleagues, rather than delaying military flights. What's more, we have repeatedly fought against Tang Qiuli, the devil of China. This man is cunning and cunning, and his use of troops is often unconventional. It is difficult to guarantee this time.

He won’t do this, just report it to the base camp truthfully!”

After receiving an urgent call from General Ito Genzaburo, Prince Zaihito, Chief of General Staff of the base camp, did not dare to delay. If it was true as Ito said, the empire would be in great trouble. Prince Zaihi drove to the palace. This matter was too big and must be

Report it to your brother, the Emperor.

Emperor Hirohito's eyes were blue, which was obviously due to lack of sleep or excessive sexual indulgence. He knew that his very lovable younger brother would not disturb him in the early morning unless there were urgent military matters.

After Zai Ren finished reporting the situation, Emperor Hirohito sighed and said as if to himself: "That China devil has finally taken action. The empire voluntarily abandoned Singapore. Can't it still satisfy your greedy appetite?"

Except for this, it will be difficult to realize our ambitious ambition to expand our territory and dominate Asia and the Pacific.

Then, he asked Prince Zai Ren, "Zai Ren, what do you think about this matter? Is the situation really as bad as Ito Yanzaburo said?"

To be honest, Prince Zai Ren, who is the chief of the general staff of the base camp, is also skeptical about Ito Yanzaburo's telegram. He also analyzed it carefully on the way to the palace and judged from all factors that Tang Qiuli was not there.

Under such circumstances, the possibility of attacking the Imperial Japanese Army, this Chinese devil, captured Hong Kong and then attacked Singapore was already expected. As for sending troops to attack Sumatra, it may not be a fact.

But his thoughts were exactly the same as those of Ito Genzaburo, that is, he would rather believe in something than something that doesn't exist. After all, Sumatra and Singapore are only separated by the Strait of Malacca. Intercepting the Hengshan Brigade may be a trigger.

, or in other words, it was the prelude to Tang Qiuli's troops' massive attack on the Southwest Pacific.

Prince Zai Ren thought about it and said cautiously: "Brother, I believe that Ito Yanzaburo's response measures are correct. None of us can guarantee whether the China devil has any intention of attacking, so we should do a good job."

Prepare for battle."

Emperor Hirohito showed obvious hesitation and said: "Opening two battlefields at the same time has reached the limit of our military strength. My opinion is to order Ito's subordinates not to act rashly, to be on full alert and to wait and see Tang Qiuli's movements.

Even this despicable

If the evil China devil really attacks Sumatra, we will have to deal with MacArthur's American troops before we can turn around and have a showdown with Tang Qiuli. Of the two directions, the empire can only take care of one first. Fortunately, Tang Qiuli

Qiu Li did not launch a full-scale attack!"

Prince Zairen obviously disagreed with the actions of his brother the Emperor, but he did not have enough reasons to convince him, so he no longer insisted on his opinion. After returning to the General Staff Headquarters, he immediately sent a telegram to Ito Genzaburo

, repeat Emperor Hirohito’s order.

On the morning of August 8, the more than one million Japanese troops who occupied the islands in the southwest Pacific were in a state of high tension. Commander-in-Chief Ito on Luzon Island was so nervous that his palms were sweating. He was on the battlefield.

, the situation is more dangerous than that place. On the one hand, there are hundreds of thousands of American soldiers on the line from the Calais Mountains to Manila, and they have not been eliminated. If Tang Qiuli's troops reach a tacit agreement with MacArthur, they can stab him in the back.

, the Imperial Army will face a situation of being attacked from both front and back.

Until near noon, I received a telegram from the commander of the Fifth Army, Lieutenant General Shinno, saying that the enemy situation alert had been lifted, and the ** division fleet had only conducted one wave of attacks on the shore-based artillery of the Fifth Army. So far, there is no such thing in the Malacca Strait.

Upon discovering any troops of the ** Division, the telegram also reported the unfortunate news that the Hengshan Brigade, which was evacuating from Singapore, was intercepted by the ** Division's fleet. More than 8,000 brave imperial soldiers were all crushed in the Strait of Malacca.

After reading the telegram, General Ito let out a sigh of relief, but felt weak all over. Thank God, he was no longer in the mood. He scolded Shinno in a bloody manner. Before dispatching troops to deal with the Americans, nothing unexpected happened. He was already very grateful to God.

According to God’s blessing.

The same report was immediately fed back to the Japanese mainland. Emperor Hirohito was so angry after receiving the report, but he had no valid reason to punish the two frontline commanders Ito and Shinno who had been worrying about him all morning.

I was angry and had nowhere to vent my anger. Then, in the name of the base camp, I ordered General Ito Yanzaburo to immediately organize a large-scale attack on the battlefield of Luzon Island to push out the American bottom line!

On the morning of the same day, Tang Qiuli led all members of the Singapore Campaign Command and entered the city of Singapore where the smell of gunpowder smoke had dissipated.

(To be continued)