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Volume 1 On the Songhua River Chapter 2340 The Seventh Army Prepares for a Hard Knock

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    The commander-in-chief of the Kwantung Army, General Nanjiro, was stunned. Lieutenant General Matsuda, as the chief of staff of the Kwantung Army and the de facto second-in-command, asked such a childish question. General Nanjiro did not expect that. He was speechless for a while.

    After a while, General Nanjiro smiled bitterly and did not get angry. He said in a rather melancholy tone: "Matsuda-kun, this is not a question of confidence. The so-called confidence is based on corresponding strength. Without strength,  The so-called confidence is nothing but self-deception and arrogance!¡±

    "As far as our current strength in the Liaodong Peninsula is concerned, the main combat forces are only two and a half divisions with more than 50,000 troops. As for the independent division's troops crossing the sea to attack, do you think the strength will be less than ours? No, that China  The devil's method of using troops is accustomed to concentrating superior troops and firepower. In addition, we have lost air superiority. If we do not establish a third line of defense south of Fengtian, Yokoyama Yoshihiko's Seventh Army will not be able to sustain it for two months.  !¡±

    "At that time, our main force in western Liaoning will be the first to fall into the dangerous situation of being attacked by the independent division troops from both front and rear. The gate of western Liaoning on the Manchurian border will be opened, and the independent division troops from North China will flood in. Therefore, Matsuda-kun,  Don¡¯t expect the empire¡¯s defenders on the Liaodong Peninsula to be able to perform miracles, even if all armed civilians are mobilized!¡±

    Chief of Staff Matsuda felt ashamed for a while, lowered his head and said: "Commander, you are speaking out of humble position. I will immediately start making arrangements to mobilize troops and secretly deploy the third line of defense!"

    General Nanjiro waved his hand and said nonchalantly: "It's not a lie. The generals of our empire should have such confidence. However, the current war situation is very unfavorable to the Kwantung Army. This kind of confidence regardless of reality will make us  You've made a fatal mistake! Please, Matsuda-kun, mobilizing troops secretly!"

    The order from the Kwantung Army Headquarters was handed down to Lieutenant General Yokoyama Yoshihiko, the commander of the Seventh Army and the commander of the Liaodong Peninsula Military Region. He frowned and read the telegram carefully several times, but still found that there was still some missing information.  Commander-in-Chief Jiro means.  The troops of the 31st and 32nd Divisions on the front line of Lushunkou, when the landing troops of the Independent Division began to attack, they briefly blocked it and then began to retreat.

    Lieutenant General Hengshan felt very uncomfortable with such an order from the headquarters. The Seventh Army had been operating in the Liaodong Peninsula for many years.  Relying on the natural terrain conditions of Laotieshan at the southernmost tip of the peninsula, a large number of cement concrete bunkers and fortifications, as well as underground shelters and other defense systems were built. Because Lushunkou is an important military port, it is naturally a key defense area, not just the front line of Laotieshan.  , starting from Laotieshan to Lushunkou.  From Zhoushuizi to Shilibao, there is a second defense system, which is also a solid and permanent fortification.

    With these solid fortifications and complete defense system, Lieutenant General Hengshan believed that he might not be able to compete with the independent division landing force, although the Seventh Army troops deployed on the front line of Lushunkou only had two divisions.  But they were all elite troops who fought against the Russians on the battlefield in the Far East. They had rich combat experience and were well-equipped. They retreated after just a few shots. Lieutenant General Hengshan was very unwilling.

    Of course, this is not the most important thing.  The main thing is that Lieutenant General Hengshan believes that the headquarters' order on the Liaodong Peninsula defense plan has put the cart before the horse.  To counterattack the enemy's cross-sea attack, the best place to fight is at the beachhead of the enemy's landing area. Inflict maximum damage before the enemy lands. How can there be any reason to let the enemy in and fight again?

    As for the second line of defense from Zhuang River, Hengdao River to Bayuquan, Lieutenant General Hengshan did not believe that the Imperial Manchuria Brave Team and the local garrison, whose main force was armed civilians, could stop the independent division troops on this line of defense.  Advancing into the hinterland of Manchuria, "If the independent division troops are allowed to gain a foothold in the Liaodong Peninsula, and the troops of the two divisions retreat while fighting, and are chased by those Chinese soldiers, it will be a real disaster!"  Lieutenant General Hengshan was full of thoughts.

    Major General Katano Jiro, Chief of Staff of the Seventh Army, saw his commander, whose expression changed uncertainly and remained silent, and roughly guessed what he was thinking, "Commander, the staff also believes that the headquarters' defense plan for the Liaodong Peninsula seems to be  There is something very wrong. We retreated without a fight at Lushunkou. Wouldn't we have lost our best fighter opportunity? Then, wouldn't we have been on the defensive in the subsequent blocking battle?" He said according to his own thoughts?  .

    Lieutenant General Yokoyama raised his head. The words of the chief of staff seemed to have touched his mind, and he already had an idea in his mind, so he said: "Katano-kun, there is indeed something wrong with the headquarters' order, so some modifications should be made. I have decided,  On the front line of Lushunkou, relying on solid fortifications and a complete defense system, we will inflict heavy casualties on the landing troops of the Independent Division before retreating. Mr. Katano, I will stay on the front line of Lushunkou to direct the operations. You rush to the second line immediately.  Line of defense, unified command of the troops and armed civilians there! "

    Chief of Staff Katano hesitated.He reminded: "Commander, changing the headquarters' defense operation plan is not a trivial matter. Whether it is reported to the headquarters or not, we will take action after it is approved. Otherwise, we will be held responsible if the headquarters investigates!"

    Lieutenant General Hengshan said impatiently: "No need. As the supreme commander of the Liaodong Peninsula Defense Force, I have the right to make partial adjustments to the combat plan. Moreover, Katano-kun, my adjustments are to better implement the orders of the headquarters.  , if we do not inflict heavy casualties on the independent division's landing troops, will the troops of our two divisions be able to escape smoothly? No, when the time comes, once they are entangled by the independent division's troops and unable to withdraw, that will be the greatest danger.  Woolen cloth!"

    "Katano-kun, you must be carefully organized on the second line of defense. The remaining half of the divisions of the Seventh Army, which is also the final capital, are all in your hands. If I command the troops, from Lushunkou  Retreat from the front line. No matter what, you have to buy me time to reorganize the troops. By the way, deploy those imperial Manchurian brave troops on the front line to consume the strength and vigor of the independent division troops. How to arrange it? No need  Did I say more?"

    Lieutenant General Yokoyama's tone suddenly became ferocious, with the madness of a gambler. Of course Major General Katano understood what the commander meant, which was to use those armed civilians as cannon fodder to consume the strength of the independent division, half of the division of the Seventh Army.  , hiding behind, although a bit colder, is still an effective method. Those civilians who migrated from the mainland, relying on the Seventh Army, have spent many years of good days of robbery and plunder in the Liaodong Peninsula. This time,  It should also be their turn to contribute their strength to the Empire of Japan and His Majesty the Emperor!

    Chief of Staff Katano stood up and solemnly saluted Lieutenant General Hengshan, "Commander, please take care of yourself. The war is dangerous. Once the battle at Lushunkou becomes impossible, please do not hesitate to retreat immediately. I will be there on the second day."  The second line of defense welcomes the arrival of Your Majesty the Commander!"

    Chief of Staff Katano's tone was absolutely sincere, full of reluctance, and advice from the heart, but to Lieutenant General Yokoyama's ears, it was not the same thing, "This guy Katano, how come he seems to be giving  I left my last words, as if we were saying goodbye and never seeing each other again! The war is about to happen, it¡¯s so damn unlucky to say these depressing words!¡±

    Lieutenant General Hengshan endured the unhappiness in his heart, waved his hand and said: "Katano-kun, I will assess the situation, so you don't have to worry too much. The Battle of Lushunkou can break out at any time, so get on the road immediately!" These words were also unpleasant to the ear, Katano Staff  After listening to it for a long time, I felt uncomfortable in my heart, "Why are you on the road? Do you know how to talk? It feels like I am going to the execution ground?"

    Two people who are not full of thoughts, they have no mood to talk. It is strange that the two who have partnered for a few years are also strange. Why do you feel awkward?  After saying that he was not speculative, Chief of Staff Katano immediately left, facing the morning sunshine of the Liaodong Peninsula, he led the guards and galloped north in a car.

    Watching Chief of Staff Katano leave, Lieutenant General Yokoyama dressed neatly and ordered the guard captain: "Enter the underground command post immediately!"

    The underground command post of the Seventh Army Headquarters is located under a rocky mountain about ten kilometers south of the seaside of Lushunkou. It is a very solid underground shelter. Relying on the surrounding solid rocks and thick concrete and steel bars, various facilities are very  Perfect. The original shooting requirement was to be able to withstand two hours of continuous bombardment by large-caliber naval guns. Lieutenant General Hengshan had entered the underground command post and ordered a staff officer beside him: "Call immediately and ask the frontline troops.  What's going on?"

    Within a few minutes, the staff officer came back and reported: "Your Excellency, Commander, according to the Laotieshan observation post, the shadow of the independent division's troop transport fleet can be seen, and the forward troops have entered the fortifications! It is expected that in an hour, the independent division will  The troop transport fleet can enter the fire range of our forward troops!"

    "Yo Xi!" Lieutenant General Hengshan said with satisfaction, "Order, the Coast Defense Artillery Regiment, immediately prepare for bombardment. The target is the troop transport fleet of the Independent Division!" He ordered fiercely with a fierce look in his eyes.  .

    This is a secret weapon of Lieutenant General Hengshan, and it is also a big killer. Lushunkou is a military port, so there is the only coastal defense artillery unit of the Seventh Army, which has a Japanese-style 180-caliber coastal defense  There are forty-eight howitzers with an astonishing range. All targets on the sea fifteen kilometers around Lushunkou Military Port are within the artillery range. Lieutenant General Hengshan¡¯s intention is to use the coastal defense artillery wing to transport the independent division¡¯s troop fleet.  With a sudden blow.

    Lieutenant General Hengshan was not afraid of being retaliated by the firepower of the independent division's landing force after the coastal defense artillery exposed its target. His large-caliber howitzers were all hidden in solid fortifications. The shooting masters had already set the target and fired according to the established target.  Even if he was attacked by artillery fire from the Independent Division, he would not be harmed at all. This was another basis for his determination to have a battle with the Independent Division's landing troops at Lushunkou.

    (To be continued)
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