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Volume 1 On the Songhua River Chapter 3066 The Delicate Balance

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    There are many puzzling things about Tang Qiuli's order. Tang Qiusheng, the deputy division commander in charge of the current combat command of the independent division, just doesn't understand it.

    Although General Ito Genzaburo, the commander of the Japanese Australian Front, tried to lure the enemy deeper, deployed more than 800,000 troops, and adopted roundabout tactics, he did not gain the slightest advantage. On the contrary, he was defeated in Roy Hill City.  In this area, Liu Hongzhang, the first brigade of the directly affiliated corps, took a severe bite.

    With more than 800,000 Japanese troops plus the nearly 300,000 Japanese troops originally on the battlefield in central Australia, the total Japanese military strength of more than one million seems to be a lot, but when placed in central Australia, which stretches for thousands of kilometers and is hundreds of kilometers deep  On the battlefield, there are not many of them, and it is impossible to form a complete interlocking line of defense.

    Although Tang Qiusheng clamored to punish Liu Hongzhang, in his heart, he admired the fighting style of this warrior very much, and was preparing to order all ministries to form a capable rapid assault column to take advantage of the gaps in the Japanese defense line to take  The bite-and-go tactic expanded the results, but at this moment, the order from the division commander came.

    Therefore, Tang Qiusheng's confusion was actually reluctance and regret for missing a good opportunity. Moreover, he believed that it was not appropriate to easily abandon the central region of Australia and withdraw the entire army. For more than a month, the Sulu Mobile Corps  It is a pity that all the results achieved by the four-pronged attack with the directly affiliated corps were in vain!

    Based on the responsibility of a soldier and the actual situation on the battlefield, Tang Qiusheng, in the name of deputy division commander, sent a telegram to the division commander stating his views and opinions. At the same time, he ordered the troops to prepare to retreat.  He believed in his cousin, a guy who had created countless miracles.  I would not make such a low-level decision, but I am not without the ability to think independently.  It is also his responsibility to raise different opinions.

    Tang Qiuli, whose command was based in Adelaide, immediately called Tang Qiusheng back. The message was very simple, "Retreat according to the order, Brother Qiusheng, let Ito Yanzaburo carry the vast central area of ??Australia!"  "

    The message was so simple that Tang Qiusheng frowned, "Guanghan. What do you think of the division commander's order?" He asked his chief of staff, Major General Yu Guanghan, when he arrived.

    Yu Guanghan shook his head and replied: "To be honest, deputy division commander, I don't quite understand the division commander's intention. Maybe this is a strategy to lure the enemy deeper?"

    "I hope so!" Tang Qiusheng shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Guanghan, order the troops to start retreating immediately. At the same time, monitor closely to see if there are any Japanese troops pursuing you!"

    The troops of the four independent divisions, which were gaining momentum, suddenly retreated across the board.  This abnormal behavior puzzled Ito Yanzaburo, but he didn't think so.  With the current strength of more than 800,000 troops, plus the nearly 300,000 troops in the central battlefield who had been exhausted before.  It can force the China Independent Division troops to retreat without any confrontation or several large-scale battles.  So, what are the Chinese people doing?

    General Ito stood in front of a large military map. For most of the day, he did not move or speak. He just stared at the map. The staff officers of the front army headquarters who came in and out looked at each other in confusion.  Everyone wonders if the Commander is possessed by evil spirits?

    General Ito was racking his brains to think about the conspiracy behind the sudden retreat of the China Independent Division. He repeatedly considered whether it was another strategy to lure the enemy deeper into the battlefield.  The vast central area of ??Australia cannot form a line of defense connected from left to right and from end to end. With the rapid maneuverability and penetration capabilities of the China Independent Division troops, it is easy to find attack points.

    If he faced troops advancing southward, there would be more such loopholes. After repeated thinking and weighing, General Ito almost concluded that the China Independent Division troops gave up the central Australian area they had acquired and retreated across the board. This was an out-and-out conspiracy and a decoy.  A replica of the enemy's plan to penetrate deeper.

    If all the imperial troops on the North American battlefield were gathered in northern Australia, General Ito would not worry about any tricks to lure the enemy deeper. The army of more than two million people would echo back and forth, rolling forward like an iron ball, with no flaws at all.  Looking for, or, the base camp's supplementary heavy equipment, combat vehicles, and combat aircraft are all in place, and I don't have such worries, but it is not possible now, neither condition is met.

    General Ito determined that this was a conspiracy by the Chinese devil Tang Qiuli to lure the enemy deeper, and then took corresponding measures, which had already advanced southward to Fedora, Walkerpu, Granitz and Kainouna in central Australia.  More than 800,000 troops turned to defense on the spot, built large-scale field fortifications, and repaired urban defense systems. The retreating battlefield troops in central Australia immediately stopped retreating and rested on the spot.

    The Independent Division retreated, and the Japanese army had no intention of continuing to attack south. Therefore, in the battlefield in central Australia in August, a vacuum of several thousand kilometers long and more than 300 kilometers wide appeared between the Chinese and Japanese armies.Together, the two sides seem to be in peace, not interfering with each other, and each doing their own thing.

    However, General Ito Genzaburo, the commander of the Australian Front Army, who will command more than two million elite Japanese army troops, does not want to recapture half of Australia. It is as simple as maintaining a delicate balance with the deadly enemy China Independent Division. Since he took over this  After taking on the heavy responsibility, his only thought was to fight to the death with the troops of the Chinese devil Tang Qiuli on the vast battlefield of the Australian continent, and then regain the entire Australian continent.

    The temporary stagnation is to accumulate strength, especially the strength of land-based aviation. On the Australian battlefield, the Imperial Army¡¯s aviation strength is so weak that it makes General Ito depressed and distressed. Even in the Darwin area in northern Australia, the Imperial Army¡¯s aviation strength is so weak.  In the rear area, one can also see from time to time the figures of China Air Force reconnaissance aircraft flying from high altitude, escorted by China Air Force fighter jets.

    However, the majestic Combined Air Force of the Australian Front of the Imperial Japanese Empire was unable to dispatch enough fighter jets to intercept, and could only watch the enemy planes wreak havoc in the sky. Therefore, General Ito desperately urged the base camp to require heavy artillery and battle.  Vehicles, combat aircraft, and all weapons that can strengthen the strength of the Australian Front.

    General Ito even threatened the base camp, "After many small-scale battles with the China Independent Division, it has been proved that the weapons and equipment of the Imperial Australian Front are far inferior to those of the China Independent Division. If there are no equivalent weapons and equipment, the Ministry of Staff would rather be unlimited."  We must delay the counterattack on all fronts as long as possible, and we cannot use the flesh and blood and lives of the imperial soldiers to consume the enemy's artillery shells and bombs!"

    In a word, if the base camp doesn't get me enough fighting guys, I won't start fighting. General Ito's mind is quite calm. The experience of the disastrous defeat against the independent division troops made him know the flaws of the Imperial Army.  Especially in terms of air superiority, it is almost like a blank slate.

    Thinking of air supremacy, Admiral Ito became very angry at Commander Nagumo Chuichi, the commander of the Combined Navy Fleet, that stubborn and stiff-minded guy. The air power of the Australian Front was not worth mentioning, but he could not let the independent divisions do it.  Reconnaissance planes sway overhead from time to time, as if they are in a deserted land. At least, they cannot be allowed to run rampant on the Darwin frontline.

    For this reason, Admiral Ito lowered his profile and boarded the Combined Fleet's flagship "Nagato" to visit Chuichi Nagumo. His idea was very simple. He wanted the Combined Fleet's aircraft carrier-based aircraft to take over the airspace in northern Australia.  Patrol and defensive missions, especially reconnaissance aircraft against China aviation.

    As soon as the two people met, they disliked each other. In the eyes of General Ito, the stern-faced Nagumo Chuichi was a pedantic person who didn't know how to adapt. Nagumo Chuichi also had a very similar impression of Ito Genzaburo.  I wonder how good the character of the guy who has repeatedly tried to seize the position of General Yamamoto is. In other words, if a camel cannot escape from a flock of sheep, how many good guys can there be in the army?

    What good results can be achieved by two people who are completely wrong and who are not in the right way at all? Therefore, when General Ito used a tone that he thought was very sincere and humble, he said from the perspective that the decisive battle in Australia would have a huge impact on the future and destiny of the empire.  , after explaining his purpose, he was somewhat impressed by his language skills.

    However, it was obvious that Admiral Ito's rhetoric had no effect. Admiral Nagumo's face showed no expression at all, and his tone was as cold as boiled water. He replied: "General Ito, I am very sorry. The Combined Fleet Command has not received any response."  Admiralty, I cannot violate any orders to cooperate with the army in combat, so please forgive me for being unable to do anything about your request!¡±

    Nagumo Chuichi sealed the door at that time, and in one sentence he went back to the old path, asking the combined fleet to cooperate with the army in combat, and came up with the order from the Navy Ministry, but Admiral Ito knew that it would be worse to ask the Navy Ministry to issue the order.  The high-level game requires several big guys from the army and navy to bargain back and forth for several rounds before it can finally be settled. However, Amaterasu knows how long it will take?

    General Ito was so angry that his face was livid, and even the last bit of his face was torn. Before leaving, he said a few words viciously, "Nagumo Chuichi, it is an absolute tragedy for the Navy to have a commander like you. What's more,  It¡¯s the empire¡¯s misfortune. If you were my subordinate, I would have to deal with you even if it cost me my life and fortune!¡±

    "I will truthfully report what happened today to the base camp, along with my personal opinions. But you, Chuichi Nagumo, are obsessed with the factional disputes between the army and navy, ignoring the empire's interests in Australia, and sitting back and watching the army's crisis.  What a crime it is to be indifferent, let¡¯s wait for the judgment from the base camp!¡±

    Nagumo Chuichi's expression finally changed. It was not fear or worry, but naked disdain. Since Ito Yanzaburo had spoken to such an extent, there was no need for any scruples at all. "Ito Yanzaburo, just report it to the headquarters."  KnowIt's up to you. As for the latter, wait until you become my boss before you show off your authority. However, one day, I will resign from the military!  "

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