Chapter 80: Yan Laoxi spreads rumors, Yoshio Shinozuka is afraid
Yan Laoxi slumped in his chair. He never expected that Li Yunlong could kill two Japanese regiments with only the few troops he had. This was completely beyond his cognition.
The chief of staff of the Jinsui Army looked at Yan Laoxi who was slumped in a chair and asked: "Sir Yan, what should we do now?"
"Li Yunlong just fought against the Japanese. I'm afraid he doesn't have enough troops now. Why don't we send troops now? We can definitely capture Xiaohuangshan."
Yan Laoxi frowned, and after thinking for a moment, he said: "The idea is indeed good, but time is not good! The Japanese are out in full force this time. All parts of the country are rising up to fight, and the same is true for our troops here."
"Sending troops to seize Li Yunlong's territory at this time will be stabbed in the spine by the people of the whole country. Should we let our soldiers dress up in Japanese clothes and occupy it?"
"Besides, the war in Shacheng is tense right now. I don't have any extra energy to take care of Li Yunlong for the time being. Let's put aside the matter of robbing Xiaohuangshan for now!"
After saying that, Yan Laoxi shook his head helplessly.
The chief of staff touched his chin and thought for a few seconds before rolling his eyes.
"Sir Yan, since Li Yunlong is so good at fighting, why don't we just transfer him to Shacheng and let him deal with these Japs?"
Yan Laoxi snorted coldly: "Transfer Li Yunlong to Shacheng? I can't afford to lose this person. Although the war in Shacheng is tight, we are also heavily defended there."
"If the troops from the Eighth Route Army are mobilized at this time, what will the soldiers in Shacheng think of me? They will think that I, Yan Xishan, am incompetent and actually need help from the Eighth Route Army!"
As soon as Yan Laoxi finished speaking, the command room instantly fell into silence.
A few seconds later, Yan Laoxi suddenly laughed and said: "If you want to deal with Li Yunlong and ease the war in Shacheng at the same time, I have a way!"
The chief of staff was stunned, then turned to look at Yan Laoxi, pretending to be asking for advice humbly!
"Sir Yan, you are humble and stupid because of your humble position. I don't know what good advice you have, sir?"
Yan Laoxi laughed: "The Japanese have launched a full-scale attack, and Taiyuan is naturally lacking in troops. If we spread the news at this time that Li Yunlong will go back to attack Taiyuan, Shinozuka Yoshio will definitely send troops back to defend."
"According to Yoshio Shinozuka's character, he will definitely mobilize troops to counterattack Li Yunlong. By then we will be free to support Shacheng!"
"If Yoshio Shinozuka can argue again and directly eliminate Li Yunlong, we can legitimately take over Xiaohuangshan!"
"In addition, if the Japs are restrained by the Eighth Route Army, if we are optimistic about the opportunity, we may be able to severely damage the Japs. By then, Commander Yan, you will be a world-famous anti-Japanese hero!"
Yan Laoxi was so distraught that he cried out.
No matter which outcome, it would be great for him.
If he could achieve them all, Yan Laoxi would feel so happy!
The chief of staff's eyes suddenly lit up, and he quickly stepped forward to flatter Yan Laoxi.
"This plan of Chief Yan really kills three birds with one stone. Why didn't I think of it? Chief Yan deserves to be called Chief Yan. Even if he tries hard to get through his humble position, he still can't reach you!"
Yan Laoxi burst out laughing. This was the kind of reaction he wanted to see, so as to satisfy his vanity!
"Since this is a plan that kills three birds with one stone, then you should quickly order people to spread the news. It is best if it reaches the ears of Yoshio Shinozuka in the next two days!"
The chief of staff nodded, then turned and left.
Inside the Taiyuan First Army headquarters not long after.
Shinozuka Yoshio looked at the battle reports sent from various regions with a proud face, and the smile on his face did not shrink at all.
Sitting aside, Kazuki Yamamoto smiled and said: "It seems that the General is in a good mood. I believe the war is going smoothly everywhere!"
Yoshio Shinozuka put down the telegram in his hand and said with a smile: "This time His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief has issued an order for a full-scale war against China and has achieved certain results."
"Although we have not made satisfactory progress yet, it is only a matter of time. The three brigades of the 36th Division and the 41st Division have surrounded Shacheng. Although they encountered strong resistance from the Jinsui Army, they captured
It’s just a matter of time before he does!”
Yamamoto Kazuki nodded and said with a smile: "In that case, I would like to congratulate you in advance, General!"
At this moment, a Japanese soldier hurriedly walked into the command post: "Your Excellency, Commander, this is the telegram I just received!"
Yoshio Shinozuka thought it was another good news coming from there, so he accepted the telegram with a smile.
But as soon as he took a look, the smile on his face disappeared in an instant, and was replaced by anger!
"BaGeYa Road...waste! It's all garbage! It's really a disgrace to the empire!"
Yamamoto Kazuki frowned: "General, what happened?"
Yoshio Shinozuka took a deep breath, handed the telegram to Yamamoto Kazuki and said: "The 224th Regiment and the 239th were completely wiped out by the Tubal Road! And it was Li Yunlong who destroyed their troops!"
"Li Yunlong?" Yamamoto Kazuki's pupils suddenly dilated, and his body couldn't help but tremble: "The 224th Regiment and the 239th Regiment have heavy artillery firepower specially approved by the General. How could they be completely wiped out by Li Yunlong?"
"Tap tap tap!"
Just when Yoshio Shinozuka was about to curse again, another Japanese officer hurriedly walked in.
"Reporting to your Excellency, Commander, the empire's intelligence department has just received news that the Eighth Route Army's Li Yunlong Division is gathering troops and preparing to attack our Taiyuan headquarters!"
As soon as the Japanese officer finished speaking, the Japanese command post instantly exploded.
All the Japs present began to whisper among themselves.
Yoshio Shinozuka frowned, with shock written all over his face.
A Japanese Lieutenant Colonel stood up and looked at Yoshio Shinozuka: "Your Excellency, Commander, I think this is most likely false information released by the Chinese."
"Li Yunlong has only fought with our troops recently. It is impossible for him to gather forces to attack our Taiyuan again within a period of time!"
Another Japanese Major echoed: "Mr. Mitsui is right, how many people are there in Li Yunlong's army? Even if they come, they are asking for death!"
"Baga!" Kazuki Yamamoto stood up with a serious face and looked at the Japanese Major: "You have never fought against Li Yunlong, so you don't understand Li Yunlong's character!"
"Li Yunlong is different from the Chinese commanders we have seen. He never plays his cards according to common sense and often appears in front of you in ways you can't think of."
"Sakata Regiment, Yamazaki Regiment, Hirata Ichiro, Ping An County Guards, plus Kimura Regiment and Takenaga Regiment, all died at the hands of Li Yunlong. How dare you take such a dangerous person so lightly? Really.
A bunch of stupid guys!"
Yamamoto Kazuki's words made all the Japanese soldiers present feel unhappy, but what could happen if they were unhappy?
As Kazuki Yamamoto said, they have not had any contact with Li Yunlong.
And Li Yunlong's record was placed in front of them, so they had no reason to refute.
Yoshio Shinozuka frowned, and after thinking, he said: "Order, the commander of the 4th brigade, Hiragakuo Isao, and the commander of the 21st brigade, Naoomi Hattori, be transferred back to Taiyuan immediately."
"Order, all troops around Taiyuan temporarily stop attacking and be ready to return to defend Taiyuan Commander at any time!"
"Hayi!"
Chapter completed!