Age of Conquest Reborn

Chapter 878: Kill with a Knife

The war situation in the Far East reversed. Ueda Kenkichi's more than 500,000 Kwantung Army troops who penetrated deep into the hinterland of Central Asia were quickly repelled by the Soviet troops commanded by Zhukov to the Ussuriysk and Arsenyev areas. This was once the Soviet Union.

The place where General Timoshenko, commander and political commissar of the Second Army of the Far East Military Region and a famous Soviet general, walked to Maicheng. (_--)

The Second Group Army had more than 280,000 troops. In the end, only more than 80,000 people successfully broke through. This time, Zhukov brought superior troops and used the cutting-edge Far East Front troops to fight against the Kwantung Army troops entangled in this area.

, carried out violent attacks, Kwantung Army Commander Ueda Kenkichi's life was definitely not easy.

Having fewer troops than the Soviet army is not the biggest problem. The key is that our troops have been fighting for more than two months with Timoshenko's Far East Second Army, Transcaucasus Front Army, and Kamchatka Front Army, and they are already exhausted.

The combat effectiveness of the Imperial Army's soldiers dropped sharply, and then they pursued General Kinski's troops for a long distance.

To the east of the Ural Mountains, after taking a few heavy blows, they retreated in embarrassment. After going back and forth for a long time, it was a miracle that the Kwantung Army was not overwhelmed. The combat effectiveness of the army was less than half.

Although there are still 500,000 troops, they can only be counted as more than 200,000 in total victory.

Facing more than 600,000 Soviet troops, this battle was impossible to fight, and Zhukov had no intention of letting him go. Ueda Kenkichi also put away his usual arrogance and truthfully telegraphed the difficulties he faced to the base camp. At this time,

The so-called face can be

If you scrape it to the ground and step on it with your feet, the lining will be gone. Face is nothing. However, Ueda Kenkichi knows in his heart that he may not be able to stay in his position as the supreme commander of the Kwantung Army once this telegram for help is sent out.

How long has it been?

The Far East Campaign was a mess, costing the lives of hundreds of thousands of Imperial soldiers and countless supplies, but the Empire did not get any benefits. This responsibility must be shouldered by someone. His Majesty the Emperor cannot be wrong. He is a demi-human and demi-god. That can only

The unfortunate child, Mr. Kenkichi Ueda, paid the price, albeit reluctantly.

Even Emperor Hirohito wanted to kill Ueda Kenkichi, but he couldn't afford to lose the more than 500,000 soldiers under his command. They were the capital of the Japanese Empire to conquer China and Asia and dominate the world. Therefore, Hirohito chose the one he least wanted, and also

The only way was to make peace with General Tang Qiuli and allow more than 300,000 troops under the command of Ishihara Hikoro to withdraw from the Western Front to reinforce Ueda Kenkichi who was in trouble.

In Jinzhou, western Liaoning, at the headquarters of the Northeastern Advancing Force of the ** Division, Lieutenant General Liu Tiehan, deputy division commander and commander-in-chief, is studying the next action plan with Colonel Zhao Yuhe, chief of staff, in the headquarters. The core gist of the plan is to take advantage of the opportunity on the opposite side

The Kwantung Army troops, given the opportunity to reinforce Ueda Kenkichi, used all the troops of the East Command, plus the directly affiliated corps stationed on the front line of Shanhaiguan, to fully recover the entire Northeast.

This is the permanent wish in Liu Tiehan's heart, and it is also the hope of all the soldiers of the East Finger Army. Most of the soldiers, including Liu Tiehan himself, are from the Northeast. The predecessor of the East Finger Army is the old foundation of the Northeast Army and the desire to regain their hometown.

, more urgent than that army. The battlefield situation is so favorable. If we don't take advantage of it, there will be no such good opportunity in the future.

The Kwantung Army troops on the opposite side did not launch an attack for several hours. Even the heavy artillery unit was destroyed and there was no retaliatory attack. Liu Tiehan already understood that Ueda Kenkichi in the Far East was no longer close. This part of the Kwantung Army

The troops are going to reinforce, and the opportunity has come.

According to Liu Tiehan's idea, the Japs' belongings and gold must still be demanded, and the fight to regain the Northeast must be fought. These are two different things. As for whether they are dishonest, at the just-concluded brigade commanders' meeting, the question was raised

Liu Tiehan sneered at the idea of ​​his subordinates. The person who said this was simply a fool. What kind of credit could he give to a little devil? According to Northeastern dialect, everyone should be treated the same way.

Although the division commander Tang Qiuli had completely entrusted the war in Northeast China to Liu Tiehan, including negotiating terms with the Japanese, such a major military operation, especially the mobilization of the corps directly under the division headquarters, Liu Tiehan could not hide it from Tang Qiu.

Li operations are related to the overall strategic situation. Besides, the military division does not have this tradition.

Therefore, Liu Tiehan reported his campaign deployment to regain the Northeast and the results of the combat meeting to Tang Qiuli. Then, he and Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe continued to study the details of the campaign. Now Liu Tiehan has a passion

The surging feeling, I have been looking forward to it for so many years, and finally I can avenge my shame and regain my country.

Even the mature and steady Liu Tiehan was moved by this passion. When he issued the order, his voice was raised a few degrees. The emotion of the commander-in-chief inevitably infected everyone in the headquarters, including the staff officers who came in and out.

With an excited smile on his face and the wind at his feet, looking forward to this exciting moment, the time for the launch of the battle is set at eight o'clock tomorrow morning.

Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe was not so excited. He vaguely felt that the deputy division commander's plan for the campaign to recapture the Northeast seemed inconsistent with the division commander's original intention. This could be seen from the order to start the Fengtian and Liaodong Peninsula campaigns.

, "The first priority is to attract the Kwantung Army to return reinforcements. If the main force of the Kwantung Army arrives, it is not allowed to fight with it and it is better to retreat to the Jinzhou defense line."

It is not the first time that fighter planes have appeared to recapture the Northeast. There have been at least two opportunities, but the division commander did not issue an order. Does this contain the division commander's larger strategic intention? Doesn't he believe that the deputy division commander didn't realize it?

This opportunity is too tempting to resist.

Especially when the Soviet troops pressed into the front line of Ussuriysk and Arsenyev, the Kwantung Army could not escape at all, which made this opportunity even more clear. Looking at the excited Liu Tiehan, Zhao Yuhe swallowed the words on his lips.

After returning home, the report had already been reported to the division command, and the division commander would give a clear answer. In his heart, Zhao Yuhe still had expectations for the battle to regain the Northeast. It was an honor for a soldier to personally participate in such a great battle.

The staff officer quickly sent a reply from Tang Qiuli. After reading the telegram, Liu Tiehan's face darkened, with a look of disbelief on his face. He handed the telegram to Zhao Yuhe. The telegram was extremely simple, "Commander Liu and Dong Dong."

Instructs all commanders to immediately cancel the plan for the campaign to recapture the Northeast, and particularly emphasizes that when the Kwantung Army troops on the opposite side withdraw, they must not attack. This is the final decision."

Liu Tiehan was extremely depressed. He really couldn't understand why his division commander, who always created opportunities to kill the Japanese when he had no chance, would give up such a good opportunity? He also vaguely saw something unusual in the previous few telegrams, but he

I couldn't guess the teacher's next move, and because of this, I became even more frustrated.

Liu Tiehan, who was in an agitated mood and with a black line on his forehead, analyzed the meaning of Tang Qiuli's telegram in the headquarters. Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe had ordered that the combat plan be cancelled. All troops were not allowed to do so before receiving Dongzhi's order.

Attacking without authorization is a violation of military law. This is the first time the East Point Army has issued such an order.

Zhao Yuhe didn't know how to persuade the depressed Liu Tiehan. Because of this order, the atmosphere in the headquarters disappeared and became more and more dull. At this time, the director of the operations department came in and reported: "Report to the general manager

The commander, chief of staff, and forward troops reported that the Japanese army sent a special envoy to meet with the commander-in-chief and said they had important matters to discuss."

Liu Tiehan's inner depression and anger suddenly found someone to vent his anger on. The little Japanese he was kidnapping came to negotiate terms, and he shouted: "Tell the little Japanese envoy to get over here. I want to see what the little Japanese can do."

What a weird idea." This was the first time for the Chief of Operations to see the calm commander-in-chief lose his temper like this. He had a lawsuit on his forehead and was stunned for a moment.

Zhao Yuhe winked at the director of the operations department, who hurried out and notified the frontline troops to let them go. After a while, three Japanese came in from the command post. The first one was in a suit, short and somewhat bald.

, behind the gold-rimmed glasses is a pair of cunning eyes, and at first glance, he is a guy who is full of attention.

The two at the back were officers in military uniforms, with the rank of major, with the customary arrogance and arrogance of Japanese officers. They looked like the invincible God of War. They were not tall, and their long command swords almost dragged to the ground.

, just like wearing a tail.

Not only Zhao Yuhe, but everyone in the command post has great hostility towards this military uniform and these Japanese. They have been fighting with the beasts wrapped in these clothes for several years. This hostility has been engraved on them.

Deep in the heart of every east finger commander and soldier.

The Japanese in suits were still very discerning. It was obvious at a glance that Liu Tiehan was the supreme commander here. He bowed slightly and said: "Dear General China, my name is Nishino Naganobu, and I serve under the command of His Majesty the Emperor of the Empire of Japan.

The edict was issued to negotiate with your army. The agreement reached with your country’s General Tang Qiuli before, including the additional conditions of five thousand kilograms of gold later proposed, the Empire of Japan is ready to accept and can be honored immediately. The empire has sufficient strength to come.

meet your requirements."

This Nishino Naganobu is not simple. He speaks fluent Chinese and can finish the essential issues in just a few sentences. However, it sounds harsh no matter how hard it sounds. He has a condescending demeanor of giving alms, and his expression is even more like sending a beggar away, which is false.

Underneath his smile, he could not conceal his deep contempt.

Zhao Yuhe, who was attentive, heard the meaning of Nishino's words, and a surge of anger appeared on his face. Not only him, but also the soldiers who escorted the three Japanese came over. Zhao Yuhe was about to pick him up.

After talking, Liu Tiehan stood up angrily and shouted: "What, five thousand kilograms of gold?"

, What a beautiful thought. That was the price offered by our teacher in Chongqing. It’s different now. Go back and tell your bullshit emperor that you can’t miss a piece of equipment. Ten thousand kilograms of gold. Don’t talk about anything less. Two days.

Within a few days, transport them all here, get out of here, I don’t have time to talk nonsense with little devils.”

(To be continued)