"Your Excellency General, so far we have evacuated 530,000 troops. There are still nearly 300,000 imperial troops supervising the battle on the front line and assisting in the defense of the positions." At the headquarters of the China Expeditionary Forces, the General Manager of the China Expeditionary Forces

Chief of Staff Matsui Tataro reported to Neji Okamura in front of him.

"As of yesterday afternoon, 600,000 Imperial Army troops from Southeast Asia have entered China. Most of our positions are currently defended by them as the main body. I believe that soon they will be able to completely take over our troops to defend the positions.

Already..."

"Now the empire's navy and transport fleet can send 20,000 troops to Southeast Asia every day, and at the same time, it can send 10,000 imperial troops to Southeast Asia..."

Matsui Tataro kept reporting to Okamura Neji, but Okamura Neji was not listening attentively. His mind had already flown to the front line.

As the Southeast Asian Royal Association Army continued to take over the position, the dangers on the position continued to increase. Several times, the National Defense Forces almost breached the position. If the Japanese troops supervising the battle had not filled the gap, the position might have been breached.

Once the position is breached, the entire Japanese defense system will have a huge shock. The main force of the defense now is the Imperial Alliance Army in Southeast Asia.

Okamura Neiji finally figured out that these people were really not made for fighting. When the gunfire rang out, the only thing these people could do was to run away.

These useless maggots should all die! Neji Okamura thought viciously that if it wasn't for them to take the blame for the imperial troops, Okamura would have ordered the troops to drive them with machine guns to consume bullets in front of the Wehrmacht positions.

There is no use for these people alive anyway. It is better to consume the bullets of the National Defense Force.

"Your Excellency, Commander. Your Excellency, Commander!" Matsui Tataro said after finishing his report, he found that his commander was still stunned.

After calling two or three times, Okamura came back to his senses and smiled helplessly at Matsui.

"Sorry! I was thinking about the frontline position just now." Okamura smiled bitterly at Matsui and said: "According to the report from the frontline, the Imperial Association Army in Southeast Asia really doesn't have much effect. The National Defense Force can easily attack with just one attack

We have torn apart our positions. If the imperial army had not come to support us, we would have lost at least ten positions by now."

After hearing this, Matsui Tataro couldn't help but lament, why didn't he know about this situation?! But what good solution could there be?! If the Japanese army wants to evacuate, they must have someone to support them.

At least people are needed to withstand the strong attack of the National Defense Force. The local Imperial Army cannot be counted on. During the Battle of Shanghai, more than 70% of the Imperial Army rebelled in front of the battle lines, and they also helped the National Defense Force to fight the Japanese army.

If this were not the case, the Japanese army would not have suffered such a miserable defeat at the end of the Battle of Shanghai. At least tens of thousands of people could be evacuated, especially the wounded. Unfortunately, the rebellion of the Imperial Alliance Army broke all this.

After learning about the experience of the Imperial Association Army in Shanghai, most of the Imperial Association Army who were originally assisting in defense in Jiangsu and Zhejiang also chose to rebel. Some of them simply collapsed.

Almost overnight, the local Imperial Army was unable to gather a single division. Without the Japanese army, the Japanese army had to find food on their own. Japan's own food supply was tight, and it was impossible to supply the Chinese dispatched army.

And the Japanese army did not dare to let them go into battle. They were afraid that an accident would trigger a mutiny. Of course, these coerced soldiers were caught at the dock and worked as coolies. The Japanese confiscated all their weapons and asked them to help with loading and unloading at the dock.

These Imperial Alliance soldiers regretted for the first time that they had become traitors. Anyone on the dock could kill them without being held responsible. Even those Imperial Alliance soldiers from Southeast Asia could massacre them at will.

What's the point of living like a pig or dog that could be slaughtered at any time?!

The same thoughts as those of the Royal Association of the Philippines at the dock were Gonzalez, commander of the Fifth Army of the Royal Association of the Philippines, who was on the position. The rumble of artillery sounded in front of the position, and Gonzales felt that he might be attacked at any time.

This artillery fire takes lives.

Gonzalez's family is considered a wealthy family in the Philippines and was once one of the families supported by the US military.

Before coming to China, Gonzalez thought that the Chinese troops were no big deal. When he was in the Philippines, he was often involved in the expulsion and even murder of Chinese people.

In his opinion, the Chinese are easy to bully. The army here may be stronger. But with the weapons in his hands, Gonzalez is confident that he can hold his position.

But now, Gonzales regretted it. The National Defense Force was really difficult to fight. The artillery fire came one after another, and the National Defense Force also carried various melee weapons when charging.

Grenades, grenade launchers, fire crows... they kept coming towards the position. If you didn't hide, it would be a disaster. After a burst of explosions, only the mutilated hands and feet of Gang were left.

Sares couldn't remember how many he'd seen.

It was only then that Gonzalez understood what war was. This was war! Amidst the sound of gunfire, you were fighting to the death, and the soldier you were talking and laughing with just now turned into a mutilated corpse the next moment.

Gonzalez began to be afraid, but he was even more afraid of the Japanese soldiers and officers hiding in the position. He could not forget the look in the eyes of the commander named Yamamuro looking at him.

Gonzalez believed that if he made any changes or if Yamamuro felt that he would make any changes, he would chop off his head without hesitation.

"I don't want to die... I don't want to die here..." Gonzalez wanted to cry, but he didn't dare to cry out. If Yamamuro or other Japanese soldiers were attracted, what would happen to him?

He didn't dare to think about what it would be.

He wiped his tears with the corner of his clothes and saw that the artillery fire of the National Defense Forces had stopped. After a while, the Japanese troops on the position brought him meals. The meals for the Southeast Asian troops were all controlled by the Japanese.

No one knew where they hid the food, and they didn't even know how much food there was. But fortunately, the Japanese army would deliver food to them on time, so no one asked.

If they knew that the Japanese army only put food on the position for two days, would they go crazy?!

"These useless wastes. I really don't want to waste our precious food on them." Captain Yamamuro looked coldly at the soulless Southeast Asian troops on the battlefield and said harshly: "I hope they can

Consuming a little more Wehrmacht ammunition is the only contribution they can make to the Empire."

"Yamuro. You can just say these things here. Don't say them outside." Next to Yamamuro was his staff officer Endo. He saw Endo pouring a glass of sake for Yamamuro and said.

"At least we need them to withstand the attack of the National Defense Force during our evacuation. Even if they can withstand the attack for a day, it is still good. Otherwise, do you think the Commander wants to waste food on these wastes?!"

Yamashiro laughed out loud when he heard this: "That's right. This is the first time that I so desperately hope that the National Defense Force will kill them all. I can't see the slightest advantage in these people. They are greedy, cowardly, bullying the weak and afraid of the strong. Don't say that.

He is a soldier, not even a man!"

Endo laughed but did not answer. He knew that once he answered, Yamamuro would complain endlessly. As the captain of the regiment, Yamamuro had long disliked these Southeast Asian menace soldiers.

In the previous attack, the National Defense Forces rushed into the position several times. As a result, Yamamuro had to use two brigades to rescue. Under the strong attack of the National Defense Forces, the casualties of the two brigades under Yamamuro reached one-third.

one.

This is more casualties than the regiment's own defense against the Wehrmacht attack. How can such a result make Yamamuro angry?!

"Most of our troops have now evacuated. I believe it will be our turn soon." Looking at Yamamuro's face, Endo sighed: "Just bear with it a little longer..."

"Damn it! I can't stand it anymore!" Liao Lei of the South China Military Region was on the position of the National Defense Forces. Now he has been promoted to the commander of the 1st Army Corps of the South China Military Region. But this person's character still cannot be changed. His temper is as fiery as ever.

"If we don't fight now, when will we fight?! There aren't many people left in these little Japan. I can guarantee that all the chickens and dogs on those positions will be wiped out in a few or two strokes!" Liao Lei kept saying,

The chief of staff beside him, Zhang Gan, was smiling bitterly.

"The commander-in-chief has issued an order. In order to prevent post-war reconstruction from becoming troublesome, we have to wait until the Japanese have withdrawn before we fight accordingly. After all, it is fun for us to fight, but it will be troublesome during reconstruction."

Liao Lei's current First Army consists of two armies, one is Zhou Zuhuang's Seventh Army and the other is Wei Yunsong's Forty-Eighth Army. After reorganization, these two armies are both units with good combat effectiveness.

"Sigh... I don't know what the Commander-in-Chief is thinking. I also know that this makes sense, but I just can't hold it in mentally!" Liao Lei said in a muffled voice: "Look at East China, the two major military regions in North China are fighting in Shanghai.

.That’s called fighting! What do we mean by this..."

Zhang Gan shook his head helplessly. He really didn't know how to persuade him. But the two of them were old partners, and Zhang Gan knew that Liao Lei was just angry for a while.

It'll be fine after he gets over it. Sure enough, after being angry for a while, Liao Lei didn't say anything more. He picked up the lunch box in front of him and started eating in silence.

Zhang Gan smiled and picked up the lunch box in front of him.

In fact, what Liao Lei is most satisfied with is the way the National Defense Force eats. To be honest, old Liao has been in the army for a long time. He participated in the Wuchang Uprising in his early years, and then went to Baoding Army Officer School to study.

Liao Lei did have two skills, and he continued to stand out in the battles after graduation. So he was promoted from company commander, battalion commander, regiment commander, division commander, to corps commander.

Later, Tang Shengzhi, who he followed, was defeated miserably, and Liao Lei began to enter the Guangxi system. When the first Jiang-Gui war broke out, several Hunan Army brigade commanders were bribed to arrest Bai Chongxi, and Chiang Zhongzhi also sent agents to attempt

Capture and kill Bai Chongxi.

It was Liao Lei who personally escorted Bai Chongxi to Tanggu Port and asked him to take a Japanese ship back to Guangxi via Hong Kong. For this reason, Liao Lei was forced to resign. But the Guangxi clique did not treat him badly, and he was invited to go to Guangxi the next year.

He served as the Chief of Staff of the former enemy headquarters of the Fourth Group Army. He later served as Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of the Seventh Army, Deputy Commander of the Seventh Army and Commander of the 21st Division, and Commander of the Seventh Army.

After the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, Liao Lei led the main force of the Guangxi Clan to Songhu to fight the Japanese army. After the First World War, they suffered heavy losses and were forced to withdraw to Hunan for repairs. Later, the Guangxi Clan contacted the National Defense Forces, and Liao Lei also returned to Guangxi with his troops.

After a series of reorganizations, Liao Lei became the new commander of the First Corps of the South China Military Region.

"Jie Zhai... To be honest, when I was in Songhu, I basically made up my mind to fight the country's life and death..." After a moment of silence, Liao Lei put down his bowl and chopsticks.

Liao Lei always eats very quickly and finishes his meals in a few seconds.

"But since the Commander-in-Chief beat me like this, I can see hope again!" Liao Lei said, his eyes gradually emitting an inexplicable light.

"I'm so worried now! We have to drive out these Japanese naughty people quickly, so that we can build our country." Liao Lei said sadly: "We have been fighting for too long, you kill me, I will kill you. But.

Killing here and there, all of us Chinese are killed! This... is shameful!"

Zhang Gan silently put down his bowl and chopsticks. He knew that Liao Lei had been holding these words in his heart for a long time. The last time they went to the National Defense Forces Martyrs Cemetery together, Zhang Gan found that his old partner was not in the right mood.

It doesn't matter whether you say it or not. Keeping it in your heart like this will hurt him.

"I still remember the soldier guarding the tomb told me that our National Defense Force's guns have never fired on our own people!" Liao Lei's face turned red and he said bitterly: "I...I..."

Liao Lei was speechless. Zhang Gan beside him couldn't help but sigh. He knew what Liao Lei wanted to say. Liao Lei had fought in many civil wars in the past, and he felt guilty about these things.

"Yan Nong, I know you are not happy in your heart. If you don't feel happy, just say it and it will feel better..." Zhang Gan patted his old comrade on the shoulder and said: "Who among us is not like this?! Sigh...

I only hope that we can kill more enemies on the external battlefield, and we must not let down this military uniform..."

Zhang Gan actually understood Liao Lei's thoughts very well. Liao Lei was a pure soldier. Bai Chongxi said that he only took care of his duties and behaved in a well-behaved manner. He never met the county magistrate or section chief, and did not care about outside affairs.

When the Anti-Japanese War broke out, the Guangxi troops were about to go to the front line. The doctor advised him not to go because he had high blood pressure. He said, "Why don't you go to the Anti-Japanese War?!"

In that battle, Liao Lei's heart ached. After the battle, the two brigade commanders and six or seven regiment commanders of Liao Lei's troops were all killed on the battlefield. The troops were almost disabled.

But even so, the Battle of Songhu still ended in a disastrous defeat. This made Liao Lei extremely heartbroken.

The huge victory of the National Defense Forces in the Battle of Shanghai stimulated Liao Lei very much. He also wanted to tell everyone on the battlefield that Liao Lei was also a famous man! He could fight the Japanese and win the war. This was what Liao Lei urgently wanted to do.

Because they wanted to launch a full-scale attack on the Japanese army.

In fact, not only Liao Lei, but the entire South China Military Region was stimulated by the Battle of Shanghai and wanted to achieve greater military exploits. What do soldiers compete against together? What they compete against is their military achievements.

How many battles have been won, how many enemies have been annihilated, what things have been captured...etc., these are what everyone talks about. From the battles in Guangdong, the South China Military Region has built up its own confidence.

Now they are eager for greater victory and hope to prove themselves with greater victory. Unfortunately, the General Staff of the National Defense Forces has not issued an offensive order until now. Not to mention that they are East China, the two major military regions of North China can only wait. With.
To be continued...