The sudden turn of the Northeast New Army's tanks and armored vehicles immediately surprised the Japanese infantry and the air force. The already frightened Japanese infantry hurriedly accelerated their escape.

However, the aviation force had to stop continuing bombing and dive sweeps because of concerns about accidental damage.

No matter how fast the Japanese infantry were, they could not outrun the tanks and armored vehicles. Soon they were overtaken by Li Zhenyuan and his troops, and anti-aircraft machine guns and tank cannons opened fire.

The Japanese soldiers who could not escape fell one after another. The Japanese aircraft circled back and forth in the air for a long time. Coupled with the threat of ground anti-aircraft fire, they were finally forced to return and leave.

Once the Japanese air force left, the completely unequal battle on the ground turned into a complete massacre.

In less than an hour, the two thousand Japs were slaughtered by Li Zhenyuan and his troops. Without caring about cleaning the battlefield, Li Zhenyuan led his troops away from the railway line and continued southward in a roundabout way.

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Dalian, Kwantung Army Headquarters.

"Your Excellency General, what's bad is that the Ikui regiment from Anshan, which was rushing to aid Liaoyang, encountered the armored troops of the China Army halfway. The main force of more than 2,000 people was completely wiped out." Hashimoto Toranosuke reported.

"How could such an accident happen? Didn't I ask the aviation force to dispatch support? What does this bastard Ikui Masato do for a living? Let him come to see me immediately!" Muto Nobuyoshi was furious after hearing this.

"General, Colonel Ikui Masato has been killed in the encounter, and his body has not been found yet." Hashimoto Toranosuke said.

In fact, Hashimoto Toranosuke and Muto Nobuyoshi did not know that Ikui Masato, who jumped out of the window to escape, not only died tragically after hitting a rock, but was also blown to pieces.

When Li Zhenyuan led the tank and armored troops to fight back, Masato Ikui, who died not far from the railway, was tragically run over by tanks and armored vehicles weighing dozens of tons.

By the end of the battle, at least dozens of tanks and armored vehicles ran over him. In the end, all Ikui Masato left behind was only a muddy pile of broken flesh and bones. The only thing that was intact was his crushed and deformed weapon.

The Sagguan sword went deep into the ground.

However, no one wanted to pay attention to the rotten flesh and blood that was enough to make any veteran vomit. Therefore, Masato Ikui's body could not be found.

After hearing this, Muto Nobuyoshi snorted coldly before giving up. "General, what should we do next? The garrison strength of Anshan is less than a thousand." Hashimoto Toranosuke asked.

"Order, the Haicheng garrison will deploy an infantry brigade to reinforce the Anshan garrison. In addition, all counties will be strictly guarded, and more scouts will be sent to closely search and detect the whereabouts of China's armored forces to increase vigilance and prevent the recurrence of the Anshan incident.

"Muto Xinyi pondered for a moment and then ordered.

Hashimoto Toranosuke felt that something was wrong. He said with a worried look: "General, the whereabouts of the Chinese armored force are erratic. If we just stick to it, there is no solution. After all, the Chinese have an advantage on the local battlefield.

Yes, if we don't stand firm, we may be defeated by the China Army one by one, and if we send troops to reinforce, we may be ambushed and besieged by them."

Muto Nobuyoshi's face suddenly darkened. Indeed, what Chief of Staff Hashimoto said was true.

However, regarding this current situation, Muto Nobuyoshi is now a little helpless. He really can't think of any effective means to deal with such a tank and armored unit of the Northeast New Army.

In desperation, Muto Nobuyoshi looked at Chief of Staff Hashimoto and asked: "Hashimoto-kun, do you have any good solutions?"

Hashimoto Toranosuke pondered for a while, shook his head and said: "General, the Imperial Army lacks a large number of anti-tank weapons. In field battles, China's armored forces are almost invincible, so there is no good way to do this. Unless you mobilize enough

Conduct search, suppression and encirclement with absolutely superior force."

After saying this, Hashimoto Toranosuke suddenly said: "General, otherwise, you can call Staff Officer Ishihara Kanji to see if he has any good ideas. This person has always been known as the Kwantung Army's brain trust."

"Mastermind? Is he worthy?" Muto Nobuyoshi snorted disdainfully. With the failure of the September 18th Incident and the continued unfavorable outcome of the subsequent Northeast War, although the Kwantung Army eventually captured most of the Northeast, the September 18th

The incident has been called an unsuccessful incident, and Ishihara Kanji failed to become a hero in the minds of the Japanese people.

Ever since Muto Nobuyoshi resumed his position as commander of the Kwantung Army, he has been even more refuted.

Hashimoto Toranosuke patiently said: "But, General, although the September 18th Incident cannot be called a successful incident, it is enough to prove that Ishihara Kanji is still somewhat capable. Let's brainstorm and see if he has any good ideas.

Make plans."

Muto Nobuyoshi thought for a while and finally said: "Go and ask him to come see me quickly."

Hashimoto Toranosuke bowed his head and accepted the order and left, and soon returned with Ishihara Wanji.

"Your Excellency, General, I don't know what instructions you have for summoning me from a humble position." Ishihara smiled solemnly, stood upright and saluted, his tone neither humble nor arrogant.

Muto Nobuyoshi did not speak, but winked at Hashimoto Toranosuke.

Hashimoto Toranosuke understood and quickly explained to Ishihara Kanji the upcoming battle in Shenyang and the current attack on Liaoyang by the armored assault force of the Northeastern New Army.

In fact, although Ishihara Kanji has been hidden, he has been paying attention to the progress of the Shenyang Battle and other battles. He has always had many ideas and methods, but he was frustrated that Muto Nobuyoshi did not use him.

At this moment, he knew that his only chance had come. If he didn't seize it, he would never get ahead in the Kwantung Army.

Therefore, he first bowed to Nobuyoshi Muto and then said with a sigh: "For more than half a year, in order to expand its military strength, the empire has neglected and delayed the large-scale production and development of anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons. Now, there is a lack of anti-tank weapons.

The consequences have been fully reflected.

Therefore, I believe that Your Excellency, Commander, should immediately telegraph General Hata Shunroku to abandon Shenyang."

Ishihara's smile was astonishing. Both Muto Nobuyoshi and Hashimoto Toranosuke's expressions changed drastically. Muto Nobuyoshi was even more dissatisfied and said: "Chief of Staff Ishihara, you'd better give me a clear reason, otherwise I will hold you accountable for shaking the morale of the army.

responsibility.”

Ishihara Wanji said unhurriedly: "Your Excellency General, I have just said that we seriously lack anti-tank weapons that can check and balance China's armored forces, and we also lack sufficient air defense weapons. The aviation force, whether sea-based or land-based, is

No match for the China Air Force.

And we are fighting in a foreign country without local advantages and support. Under such unfavorable circumstances, all we can do is to abandon Shenyang and gather our precious troops to Yingkou, Jinzhou, Dalian and other entire Liaodong Peninsula.

As long as we hold on to the Liaodong Peninsula and ensure our last base in the Northeast, we still have a chance to turn defeat into victory."

"Asshole, are you asking me to voluntarily give up Shenyang and most of Southern Manchuria?" Muto Nobuyoshi interrupted Ishihara Wanji with an angry roar.

"General, Shenyang has been surrounded on three sides by the China Army, and its tanks and armored units have penetrated deep into the hinterland of the Southern Barbarians alone. Its strategic purpose is self-evident, which is to cut off the retreat of the main force of the Kwantung Army in Shenyang, so as to annihilate our army in one fell swoop. Hundreds of thousands of troops in Shenyang.

Just imagine, if the entire imperial army is wiped out in the Battle of Shenyang, what else will we have to hold on to the Liaodong Peninsula?" Ishihara Wanji explained.

"Baga, you are alarmist." Muto Xinyi roared with a ferocious face.

"Your Majesty General, this is by no means an alarmist. In the last battle of Tongliao, Zhang Xinghan led his troops to attack Sujiatun, intending to cut off the retreat of all the imperial troops on the north bank of the Hun River. In the end, we had to give up this plan because of the arrival of our reinforcements. A crazy and dangerous decision.

Now that his wings have grown and his strength has greatly increased, the possibility of repeating his old skills is very high." Ishihara Wanji eagerly persuaded.

"That's enough, shut up!" Muto Nobuyoshi has endured the humiliation and grievance of abandoning Northern Manchuria. If he is asked to voluntarily abandon most of Southern Manchuria, then there will really be no place for his old face.

Therefore, even if Ishihara Kanji's suggestion is correct and worthy of reference, he does not want to listen to it anymore.

Helpless, Ishihara Wanji had no choice but to shut up, lower his head and retreat.

After Ishihara Wanji left, Hashimoto Toranosuke tentatively persuaded him: "General, Ishihara Wanji's words are not unreasonable. We need to seriously consider it."

"We have deployed two divisions of troops in Sujiatun and Dingtao. There is no chance for the Chinese outflanking troops. As long as we ensure that Sujiatun and other railway towns along the line are in our hands, then Hata Toshijun will definitely be able to stay in Shenyang." If we can hold on, the next wave of reinforcements will definitely arrive within twenty days at most." Muto Nobuyoshi said in a calm tone.

The corner of Hashimoto Toranosuke's mouth moved, but before he could say anything, suddenly, a communications soldier walked in in a hurry.

He suddenly closed his feet and saluted: "Reporting to your Excellency, General, an urgent message was sent from the Yingkou garrison. A Chinese armored force arrived in the northern suburbs of Yingkou in half an hour and is currently attacking Yingkou."

"Nani? Yingkou?" Muto Nobuyoshi and Hashimoto Toranosuke's expressions changed greatly.

"Yes, General." The Japanese communications soldier nodded and handed over the message with both hands.

Hashimoto Toranosuke calmed down secretly, stepped forward to take the message, turned around and walked over and handed it to Muto Nobuyoshi.

Muto Nobuyoshi's old hands like withered leaves trembled slightly as he took the telegram, opened it and read it, and the corners of his mouth suddenly twitched violently.

His eyes almost burst into flames as he roared: "Order the 1st Division to set off from Dalian immediately and rush to the Yingkou reinforcements!"

Once the Yingkou was lost, the Northeastern New Army could march straight into Dalian and Lushun. Of course Muto Nobuyoshi couldn't sit still and directly sent out the 1st Division that stayed in Dalian.

"Hai!" The Japanese communications soldier suddenly lowered his head, turned around and walked away.

"Wait a minute, notify the air force to dispatch immediately and rush to Yingkou to support the imperial army's operations!" Muto Nobuyoshi suddenly stopped him.
Chapter completed!