Age of Conquest Reborn

There are many puzzling things about Tang Qiuli's order. Tang Qiusheng, the deputy division commander in charge of the current combat command of the independent division, just doesn't understand it.

Although General Ito Genzaburo, the commander of the Japanese Australian Front, tried to lure the enemy deeper, deployed more than 800,000 troops, and adopted roundabout tactics, he did not gain the slightest advantage. On the contrary, he was defeated in Roy Hill City.

In this area, Liu Hongzhang, the First Brigade of the Directly Affiliated Corps, took a severe bite.

With more than 800,000 Japanese troops plus the nearly 300,000 Japanese troops originally on the battlefield in central Australia, the total Japanese military strength of more than one million seems to be a lot, but when placed in central Australia, which stretches for thousands of kilometers and is hundreds of kilometers deep

On the battlefield, there are not many of them, and it is impossible to form a complete and interlocking line of defense.

Although Tang Qiusheng clamored to punish Liu Hongzhang, in his heart, he admired the fighting style of this warrior very much, and was preparing to order all ministries to form a capable rapid assault column to take advantage of the gaps in the Japanese defense line to take action.

The tactic of "bite it and run away" expanded the results, but at this moment, the order from the division commander came.

Therefore, Tang Qiusheng's confusion was actually reluctance and regret for missing a good opportunity. Moreover, he believed that it was not appropriate to easily abandon the central region of Australia and withdraw the entire army. For more than a month, the Sulu Mobile Corps

It is really a pity that all the results achieved by the four-pronged attack with the directly affiliated corps were in vain!

In line with the responsibilities of a soldier and the actual situation on the battlefield, Tang Qiusheng, in the name of deputy division commander, sent a telegram to the division commander stating his views and opinions. At the same time, he ordered the troops to prepare to retreat. He believed that his cousin

This guy who has created countless miracles would not make such a low-level decision, but he is not without the ability to think independently. He is also responsible for raising different opinions.

Tang Qiuli, whose command was based in Adelaide, immediately called Tang Qiusheng back. The message was very simple, "Retreat according to the order, Brother Qiusheng, let Ito Yanzaburo carry the vast central area of ​​Australia!"

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The message was so simple that Tang Qiusheng frowned and said, "Guanghan. What do you think of the division commander's order?" He asked his chief of staff, Major General Yu Guanghan, when he arrived.

Yu Guanghan shook his head and replied: "To be honest, deputy division commander, I don't quite understand the division commander's intention. Maybe this is a strategy to lure the enemy deeper?"

"I hope so!" Tang Qiusheng shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Guanghan, order the troops to start retreating immediately. At the same time, monitor closely to see if there are any Japanese troops pursuing you!"

The four independent divisions that were gaining momentum suddenly retreated across the board. This abnormal move puzzled Ito Yanzaburo. He did not think that with the current strength of more than 800,000 troops, and the fact that they had been exhausted from the previous battles,

With nearly 300,000 troops in the central battlefield, they were able to force the China Independent Division to retreat without any confrontation or several large-scale battles. So, what on earth did the Chinese want to do?

General Ito stood in front of a large military map. For most of the day, he did not move or speak. He just stared at the map. The staff officers of the front army headquarters who came in and out looked at each other in confusion.

Everyone wonders if the Commander is possessed by evil spirits?

General Ito was racking his brains to think about the conspiracy behind the sudden retreat of the China Independent Division. He repeatedly considered whether it was another strategy to lure the enemy deeper into the battlefield.

The vast central area of ​​Australia cannot form a line of defense connected from left to right and from end to end. With the rapid maneuverability and penetration capabilities of the China Independent Division troops, it is easy to find attack points.

If he faced troops advancing southward, there would be more such loopholes. After repeated thinking and weighing, General Ito almost concluded that the China Independent Division troops gave up the central Australian area they had acquired and retreated across the board. This was an out-and-out conspiracy and a decoy.

A replica of the enemy's strategy of penetrating deeply.

If all the Imperial Army troops on the North American battlefield were gathered in northern Australia, General Ito would not worry about any tricks to lure the enemy deeper. The army of more than two million people would echo back and forth, rolling forward like an iron ball, with no flaws at all.

Looking for, or, the base camp's supplementary heavy equipment, combat vehicles, and combat aircraft are all in place, and I don't have such worries, but it is not possible now, both conditions are not met.

General Ito determined that this was a conspiracy by the Chinese devil Tang Qiuli to lure the enemy deeper. He then took corresponding measures and had already advanced southward to Fedora, Walkup, Granitz and Kainouna in central Australia.

More than 800,000 troops turned to defense on the spot, built large-scale field fortifications, and repaired urban defense systems. The retreating battlefield troops in central Australia immediately stopped retreating and rested on the spot.

The Independent Division troops retreated, and the Japanese army had no intention of continuing to attack south. Therefore, on the battlefield in central Australia in August, a vacuum zone appeared between the Chinese and Japanese armies that was thousands of kilometers long and more than 300 kilometers wide.

, both sides seem to be in peace, not interfering with each other, and each doing his or her own thing.

However, General Ito Genzaburo, commander of the Australian Front Army, who will command more than two million elite Japanese army troops, does not want to recapture half of Australia and maintain a delicate balance with the deadly enemy China Independent Division. Since he took over this

After taking on the heavy responsibility, his only thought was to fight to the death with the troops of the Chinese devil Tang Qiuli on the vast battlefield of the Australian continent, and then regain the entire Australian continent.

The temporary stagnation is to accumulate strength, especially the strength of land-based aviation. On the Australian battlefield, the Imperial Army's aviation strength is so weak that it makes General Ito depressed and distressed. Even in the Darwin area in northern Australia, the Imperial Army's aviation strength is so weak.

In the rear area, one can also see from time to time the figures of China Air Force reconnaissance aircraft flying from high altitude, escorted by China Air Force fighter jets.

However, the majestic Combined Air Force of the Australian Front of the Imperial Japanese Empire was unable to dispatch enough fighter jets to intercept, and could only watch the enemy planes wreak havoc in the sky. Therefore, General Ito desperately urged the base camp to require heavy artillery and to fight.

Vehicles, combat aircraft, and all weapons that can strengthen the strength of the Australian Front.

General Ito even threatened the base camp, "After many small-scale battles with the China Independent Division, it has been proved that the weapons and equipment of the Imperial Australian Front are far inferior to those of the China Independent Division. If there are no comparable weapons and equipment, the Ministry of Staff would rather be unlimited."

We must postpone the counterattack across the board as long as possible, and we cannot use the flesh and blood and lives of the imperial soldiers to consume the enemy's artillery shells and bombs!"

In a word, if the base camp doesn't get me enough fighting guys, I won't start fighting. General Ito's mind is quite calm. The experience of the disastrous defeat against the independent division troops made him know the flaws of the Imperial Army.

Especially in terms of air superiority, it is almost like a blank slate.

Thinking of air supremacy, Admiral Ito became angry at Commander Nagumo Chuichi, the commander of the Combined Fleet, that stubborn, stiff-minded guy. The air power of the Australian Front was not worth mentioning, but he could not let the independent divisions do it.

Reconnaissance planes hover overhead from time to time, as if they are in an uninhabited land. At least, they cannot be allowed to run rampant on the Darwin frontline.

For this reason, Admiral Ito put down his body and boarded the Combined Fleet's flagship "Nagato" to visit Chuichi Nagumo. His idea was very simple, which was to let the Combined Fleet's aircraft carrier-based aircraft take on the responsibility for air operations in northern Australia.

Patrol and defense missions, especially reconnaissance aircraft against China aviation forces.

As soon as the two people met, they disliked each other. In the eyes of General Ito, the stern-faced Nagumo Chuichi was a pedantic person who did not know how to adapt. Nagumo Chuichi also had a very similar impression of Ito Genzaburo.

I wonder how good the character of the guy who has repeatedly tried to seize the position of General Yamamoto is. In other words, if a camel can't come out of a flock of sheep, how many good guys can there be in the Army?

What good results can be achieved when two people who are completely careless and not on the right path come together? Therefore, when General Ito used what he thought was a very sincere and humble tone, he considered the decisive battle in Australia to have a huge impact on the future and destiny of the empire.

, after explaining his purpose, he was somewhat impressed by his language skills.

However, it was obvious that Admiral Ito's rhetoric had no effect. Admiral Nagumo's face showed no expression at all, and his tone was as cold as boiled water. He replied: "General Ito, I am very sorry. The Combined Fleet Headquarters has not received any response."

Admiralty, I cannot violate any order to cooperate with the army in combat, so please forgive me for my inability to make your request!"

Nagumo Chuichi sealed the door at that time, and in one sentence he went back to the old path, asking the combined fleet to cooperate with the army in combat, and he could come up with an order from the Navy Ministry, but Admiral Ito knew that it would be more difficult to ask the Navy Ministry to issue an order.

The high-level game requires several big guys from the army and navy to bargain back and forth for several rounds before it can finally be settled. However, Amaterasu knows how long it will take?

General Ito was so angry that his face was livid, and even the last bit of his face was torn. Before leaving, he viciously dropped a few words, "Nagumo Chuichi, it is an absolute tragedy for the Navy to have a commander like you. What's more,

It’s the empire’s misfortune. If you were my subordinate, I would have to deal with you even if it cost me my life and fortune!”

"I will truthfully report what happened today to the base camp, along with my personal opinions. But you, Chuichi Nagumo, are obsessed with the factional disputes between the army and navy, ignoring the interests of the empire in Australia, and sitting back and watching the army's crisis.

What kind of crime is it to be indifferent? Let’s wait for the judgment from the base camp!!”

Nagumo Chuichi's expression finally changed. It was not fear or worry, but naked disdain. Since Ito Yanzaburo had spoken to such an extent, there was nothing to worry about, "Ito Yanzaburo, please report it to the base camp."

It's up to you. As for the latter, you can show off your authority after you become my boss, but one day, I will resign from the military!"

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