Ninth Theater Command,

Commander Xue was in a furious mood as he read the damage report about the Japanese planes bombing the city of Changsha.

"Damn Japs! They didn't even spare civilian areas, so they sent so many Japanese planes to carry out bombings? Moreover, even the gunboat fleet has sent many units into the Xiangjiang River to bombard innocent civilian areas, as well as innocent people.

passing ships?”

"They are simply crazy!"

"Damn it! It's really too abominable. It would be great if we had more anti-aircraft guns and combat flying units to drive away the enemy. We wouldn't be passively bombed by these ruthless enemy aircraft.

Such heavy casualties and heavy losses!”

When Commander Xue finished reading all the reports in his hand, he immediately became furious and roared angrily.

Because the casualties this time were relatively large in innocent civilian areas, he felt very uncomfortable, and it was still within the jurisdiction he was guarding, so he became even more furious.

Regarding his bad mood, senior generals such as Luo Zhuoying, commander-in-chief of the 19th Group Army, Yang Sen, commander-in-chief of the 27th Group Army, Wang Lingji, commander-in-chief of the 30th Group Army, and Li Mo'an, commander-in-chief of the Hunan-Hubei-Jiangxi Border Region Advance Army, also remained silent.

He was silent, listening to his rage.

"How's the rescue work going?"

"Although we can't stop the indiscriminate bombing and sneak attacks of these damn devil aircraft, we still have to do a good job in rescue work, because most of the casualties now are innocent and unarmed civilians.

So we can’t chill the hearts of the citizens!”

"Whether Changsha can hold on, it still requires the whole city to work together to hold on, rather than just relying on a few troops like us!"

"As long as everyone is united against the enemy, then we in Changsha can become an iron plate. Even if the Japanese army comes, we will be able to cause them heavy casualties!"

"So the rescue work and aftermath work must be done well!"

"Including relocating those whose homes were bombed, providing accommodation in safe areas and ensuring they have access to food!"

After venting his violent temper, Commander Xue immediately said to Luo Zhuoying, Commander-in-Chief of the 19th Group Army.

Because he left all the rescue work to the other party.

"Everything has been done according to your instructions, and I personally went over to see and supervise it. It's okay for the time being!"

"But regarding this matter, I am more worried about the purpose of the sudden bombing by the Japanese aircraft group. You must know that the Japanese aircraft group that attacked this time was the largest bombing since the war began. That was

Over a hundred bombers came, and I thought that this time the Japanese were going to blow up our entire city of Changsha into rubble!"

"And in addition to dispatching so many bombers to bomb our city, even all the civilian areas along the Xiangjiang River were bombarded by multiple Japanese gunboat fleets at almost the same time!"

"I feel that the purpose of the Japanese army in doing this may be the prelude to the upcoming Battle of Changsha!"

"So I think we still need to immediately strengthen all the peripheral fronts. We cannot allow the Japanese army to launch a large-scale attack. We still know nothing, or we will all be passively beaten!"

"This time the Japanese army gathered a large number of troops in our city outside Changsha. They came prepared and prepared to take down the important city of Changsha we were holding on to in one fell swoop!"

In response to Commander Xue's inquiry, the commander-in-chief of the 19th Group Army Luo Zhuoying immediately responded with a solemn expression.

"Yeah! I have the same view. It seems that this time the Japanese army is ready to get serious. On the eve of every battle, they follow this routine to conduct large-scale bombing and aerial reconnaissance, and then launch sneak attacks!

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"I've seen too many of their old tricks, so we definitely won't be able to be attacked by them this time!"

"Then immediately strengthen the various units and strengthen the defense of all frontline positions, especially the sneak attacks and bombings of the Japanese aircraft groups!"

"There are also artillery bombardments from the Japanese heavy artillery troops!"

"As long as we can deal with these two deadly battlefield weapons of the Japs, we will be able to withstand the Japs' attack and aggression in this battle!"

Regarding the proposal of Luo Zhuoying, commander-in-chief of the 19th Group Army, Commander Xue immediately nodded in agreement.

"Well! Then I will immediately strengthen the defenses of the frontline troops!"

After seeing that Commander Xue agreed with his opinion, the commander-in-chief of the 19th Group Army Luo Zhuoying also said quickly.

"Okay! I leave everything to you! I will make other arrangements for the people handling the rescue scene!"

"After I finish handling this matter, I will immediately come to supervise the defenses of the various units on the front line to see if they are done well! If anyone fails to do a good job for me, I will punish them without mercy.

Because this is a life-and-death battle for our hundreds of thousands of troops, and there is no room for carelessness or carelessness!"

"And we cannot lose this battle. If we lose, our morale will plummet. Even our current rear area will be in danger and we will face the attack of the Japanese army!"

"Most of the country has fallen under the iron heel of the Japanese army. As a force defending this country, we absolutely cannot lose the battle of Changsha. We would rather die on the battlefield than lose on the battlefield!"

Commander Xue also warned Luo Zhuoying, commander-in-chief of the 19th Group Army, who was eager to strengthen the frontline defenses in a very serious tone.

"Well! I will personally supervise the fortifications and defense work of all defensive fronts. Anyone who dares to disobey orders will be dealt with immediately!"

"In this battle in Changsha, we will definitely be able to defeat those Japanese troops!"

After hearing this, Luo Zhuoying, commander-in-chief of the 19th Group Army, also responded with a firm look.

For him, he also wished he could kill more Japs, and be able to defeat the Japs army that would come at any time and anywhere, and defend Changsha.

Seeing the understanding of the 19th Army Commander-in-Chief Luo Zhuoying, Commander Xue also felt relieved and let him leave.

Then he continued to discuss the next air defense issues with the remaining senior generals, as well as the bombardment issues of the Japanese gunboat fleets that were newly entering the Xiangjiang River.

In short, it was a headache for them to face these problems where they had no way to make a strong counterattack immediately.

In particular, they do not have a large number of anti-aircraft weapons and equipment, or flying units to counterattack the incoming Japanese fleets.

As for the Japanese gunboat fleet, they were able to use artillery bombardment to defend the coastline and riverside security issues, and were even able to sink some Japanese gunboats that got close.

But they were really at a loss to deal with the large-scale bombing by the Japanese aircraft, so when discussing air defense issues, they were discussing how to quickly rescue the injured citizens after being bombed by air raids, or how to

Build more air defense points.

Some generals even suggested sending a telegram to the Chairman to send flying troops to support the operation.

In short, all the senior generals were having heated discussions around the combat issues and air defense issues raised by Commander Xue.

After the Japanese planes completed their bombing, Liu Feiyang also personally supervised the work of his staff at the stalls that gave away free food, clothing, and medicine.

And in his own heart, he was thinking about whether to send his own flying troops to attack the Japanese gunboat fleet and the next incoming Japanese aircraft group.

Because what he is worried about is that these air raids and bombardments, as well as the artillery fire from the gunboat group, are all trying to lure his flying troops out, and then the Japanese army will use a larger aircraft group and fleet to encircle and suppress his small number of flying troops.
Chapter completed!