HLnovel Chapter 293 The whole country is paying attention
Chapter 293 The whole country is paying attention
Time passed quickly and discussions in the conference room continued.
The senior Japanese generals sat around a long table, which was piled with maps, documents and various battle plans. They exchanged opinions from time to time, and their arguments were mixed with the desire for victory.
Generally, for a large-scale battle like this, many sets of action plans must be formulated, and each plan needs to be repeatedly scrutinized and demonstrated.
Being able to come up with a feasible solution within one afternoon is already very efficient.
This not only reflects the military qualities of the Japanese generals, but also reflects how much they value this battle.
As the afterglow of the setting sun shone into the conference room through the curtains, Neiji Okamura raised his hand to check the time. It was already 7 o'clock in the evening.
He looked at everyone and said, "Gentlemen, it's getting late now. Let's go have a meal together and then continue the discussion in the evening."
After saying that, Ningji Okamura led many officers to the cafeteria to have lunch.
In the cafeteria, simple and practical meals have been prepared, and the hot meals exude an enticing aroma.
The officers sat down one by one. Although it was meal time, their conversation still revolved around the upcoming battle.
Neiji Okamura sat in the main seat with a simple meal in front of him.
During the meal, a young officer plucked up the courage to ask Ningji Gangcun his question: "Commander, I think our plan needs to strengthen the response to the guerrilla tactics of the Eighth Route Army. Their actions in the mountainous areas are very flexible, and we cannot take it lightly."
Ningji Okamura nodded, looked at the young officer with appreciation, and said, "You are right. We need to add more mobile forces to the plan to deal with the guerrilla tactics of the Eighth Route Army. This battle is not only a contest of manpower and firepower, but also a contest of wisdom and will."
After the meal, the officers quickly returned to the conference room, knowing that the ensuing discussion would be more in-depth and detailed.
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the next day.
As the sun rose, the three divisions of the North China Front Army transferred to Shanxi arrived around Taiyuan one after another and began to set up camps.
These troops were elite troops drawn from various places, and their arrival made the atmosphere in Taiyuan even more tense.
Countless Japanese soldiers set up camp outside Taiyuan. They moved quickly and orderly, setting up tents.
The main forces of the Japanese invaders in other areas of Shanxi were also gathering towards Taiyuan. For a time, more than 100,000 Japanese invaders gathered around Taiyuan.
Although these soldiers are only second-rate garrison troops, their combat effectiveness should not be underestimated.
As various newspapers reported extensively, people all over the country knew about the upcoming battle in Shanxi, and everyone's attention was focused on this ancient land.
Reporters from all over the country rushed to Shanxi to obtain first-hand information at close range.
This war was also the second large-scale battle fought by the Chinese army behind enemy lines, and its outcome would have a profound impact on the national anti-Japanese war situation.
In a teahouse in a big city, people began to discuss the current situation.
The atmosphere in the teahouse was heated and tense, and everyone was discussing the upcoming battle.
"Everyone, this time the Japanese North China Front Army has dispatched nearly 10 troops to attack the Eighth Route Army base. Do you think the Eighth Route Army can stop it?" said a middle-aged man with a hint of worry in his voice.
After hearing what the middle-aged man said, everyone shook their heads. In their impression, the weapons and equipment of the Eighth Route Army were very poor and it was difficult for them to resist the Japanese army.
An old man sighed: "The equipment of the Eighth Route Army is indeed not good, but the enemy sent too many troops this time."
"Don't forget, the Eighth Route Army Independent Column was extremely powerful. It once wiped out two divisions and one brigade of the Japanese devils, something that even the National Army couldn't do." A scholar stood up, with a hint of pride in his voice.
"Who knows if it's true or not? I feel like the Eighth Route Army is just bragging." A fashionably dressed young man said disdainfully.
"I don't think so. The Eighth Route Army would not bother to do such a thing." A worker in simple clothes retorted.
"Even if the independent column is very powerful, it is just one column, and the Japanese army this time has more than 100,000 soldiers. It is impossible for them to stop the Japanese attack." A middle-aged businessman analyzed, and his words made everyone silent.
After hearing the analysis, everyone nodded in agreement and couldn't help but start to worry about the Eighth Route Army. After all, the Japanese had dispatched too many troops this time.
The atmosphere in the teahouse became even more heavy, and everyone was worried about the fate of the Eighth Route Army.
However, in every corner of the country, whether in cities or in the countryside, whether old or young, everyone's heart is full of support and trust in the Eighth Route Army.
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In the vast land of Shanxi region.
The war clouds were gathering and the air was filled with a tense atmosphere as if a storm was about to come.
The hearts of many Shanxi people are filled with desire for victory. They hope to win this battle and defeat the Japanese.
They don't want to be displaced again, so people from all over the country have begun to support various forces in various ways.
Some provided food, some provided shelter, and some young and middle-aged people even joined the militia directly, ready to fight to defend their homes.
And in Yangquan area.
The evacuation of ordinary people is being carried out in a tense and orderly manner.
Countless Eighth Route Army soldiers and guerrillas helped the local people carry their luggage and guided them to safe areas.
Once the battle begins, the entire Yangquan area will become a battlefield.
As the main force on the main battlefield, the independent brigades began to build fortifications and set up positions in important areas.
Li Yunlong led officers of all levels of the independent brigade to inspect the positions every day.
The coming battle will be very difficult, and the soldiers are well aware of this, so they are very serious in building trenches and digging anti-artillery holes.
Their hands were covered with calluses and their faces were covered with dust, but no one complained at all, because they knew that they were fighting to defend their homes.
at the same time.
Other brother units of the Eighth Route Army are also taking active actions.
The 386th Brigade, led by the brigade commander, was deployed to the Yun County area by the headquarters to block the Japanese in the Xinzhou area from attacking Yangquan from the direction of Yun County.
A large number of the Eighth Route Army's main forces were deployed in the areas around Yangquan, ready to block the Japanese invaders who were attacking Yangquan from other directions.
The headquarters is very confident about this major battle, and the leaders also want to use the victory of this battle to once again enhance the reputation of the Eighth Route Army and eliminate the arrogance of the Japanese.
Gundam was very encouraged when he learned about the actions of other brother units.
In order to reduce casualties among other brother troops, Gundam transferred millions of bullets and tens of thousands of grenades from the arsenal, as well as a large number of guns to support the brother troops.
He knew that these weapons and ammunition would play a vital role in the upcoming battle.
While the Eighth Route Army was carrying out large-scale operations, the Japanese were not idle either.
Hundreds of Japanese spies and traitors continued to enter the base to gather intelligence. Okamura Neiji was eager to know the troop deployment of the Eighth Route Army.
For a time, espionage activities in the Eighth Route Army base area suddenly surged, and a large number of unfamiliar faces were wandering around the base area. The comrades in the Enemy Work Department were extremely busy, having to investigate a large number of unfamiliar faces every day.
at the same time.
The Japanese army in Taiyuan area was also actively preparing for war.
Countless weapons and ammunition were continuously transported to Taiyuan from all over the place. Ningji Okamura also knew that the next battle would last for ten days or half a month. In order to reduce the pressure on logistics, each division had to carry a large amount of weapons and ammunition when marching.