Umezu Mijiro was also angry and helpless at this time, the 21st Division was surrounded and suffered heavy losses, Umezu Mijiro had already planned to give up the 21st Division, because this was clearly the trap of the Eighth Route Army, and the reason why the Hasegawa detachment and the Takada detachment were sent to rescue was just to make a show, so as not to bear a charge of not saving him in the future.As for the responsibility for the annihilation of the 21st Division, as long as the Japanese army can achieve victory from the northern front, it can completely atone for the crime.However, now that the 21st Separate Mixed Brigade has been defeated, it has completely disrupted Umezu Mijiro's plans, and it will be more difficult, if not impossible, for the Japanese to win on the northern front."
Baga Kawada Nobuo, this idiot, is simply a waste, the face of the Imperial Japanese Army has been lost to this waste, and Tanaka Kuichi is also a complete waste, the strength of a division and regiment, and it was defeated so quickly."
Umezu Mijiro gritted his teeth and scolded.Umezu Mijiro has nowhere to vent the anger in his heart, so he can only shift all the blame to others.Yoshimoto Sadachi stood respectfully in front of Umezu Mijiro, his brows furrowed tightly, with a hint of sorrow on his face, a pair of dog eyes full of bloodshots, and a little tired because he had not been able to rest for a long time.Yoshimoto Sadachi glanced up at Umezu Mijiro, and said cautiously: "Your Excellency Commander, now that the 21st Independent Mixed Brigade has been defeated, and the main force of the newly formed First Division of the Eighth Route Army has gone north, the strength of the enemy and us on the northern front has changed significantly, and the imperial army wants to break through the defense line of the Eighth Route Army from the northern front and open a gap, I am afraid it will become more difficult. ”"Support the front line" Umezu Mijiro couldn't help frowning, such a simple way, everyone could think of it, but Umezu Mijiro thought that the troops gathered now could completely defeat the seventh column of the Eighth Route Army, so he was not prepared in advance, and now in a hurry, where to mobilize troops to support the front line.Even if there are soldiers to be dropped, it will take time for a large army to assemble and travel long distances to the front."
Hai" Yoshimoto Sadaichi hurriedly explained: "The situation on the front line is extremely unfavorable to the Imperial Army, but the Tuba Road has not yet occupied an absolute advantage, if at this time, the Imperial Army can mobilize troops to support the front line, it will inevitably be able to reverse the situation of the enemy and us on the front line, so as to turn defeat into victory." ”"Hmph" Umezu Mijiro snorted coldly and said: "In a hurry, how many troops can we mobilize to support the front line, and how long will it take, I'm afraid that before the reinforcements arrive at the front line, the battle on the front line is over" Yoshimoto Sadachi naturally thought of this, frowned and continued: "It's just that there is no other way so far, no matter what, we should also prepare as soon as possible, and mobilize troops to support the front line as soon as possible." ”Umezu Mijiro sighed deeply and said: "How many troops can the imperial army mobilize to rush to the front line in a short period of time" Yoshimoto Sadachi seemed to be prepared, and hurriedly replied: "Two divisions, based on humble estimates, the imperial army can draw out two more divisions to support the northern and southern fronts respectively." ”"Can two divisions bring in so many troops," Umezu Mijiro asked with a frown."
It should work."
Yoshimoto nodded for a moment, and then continued: "But these two divisions will take about five days to reach the front line. ”Umezu Mijiro frowned and asked, "Which two divisions are you talking about?"
Yoshimoto Sadachi hurriedly replied: "The newly established 57th Division can support the northern front, and the rebuilt 14th Division can support the southern front.According to the plan, the 14th Division will arrive at Lushun tomorrow to land.They can be ordered to rush to the southern front to support. ”Previously, the 14th Division was completely annihilated by the Eighth Route Army in the North China Battlefield, and the Japanese army used the remaining troops of the 14th Division in China to immediately rebuild the 14th Division.Japan's standing divisions and regiments all have left-behind corps in the country, which can be regarded as reserves.In peacetime, it can provide a steady stream of supplementary soldiers to the divisions and regiments on the front line, and after being completely annihilated, these remaining corps can also be used to rebuild.Umezu Mijiro frowned and said, "Five days is too long, and the situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly.The other troops are okay, but the 21st Division, let alone five days, may not be able to hold out even one day. ”Yoshimoto Sadachi frowned, and said helplessly: "That's also a helpless thing, now I can only try to stabilize the front line, and wait until the reinforcements arrive, and then launch a new round of offensive."
The Imperial Army has been defeated repeatedly, and this time we must not be defeated again. ”Umezu Mijiro frowned and thought about it, his eyes gradually became firm, he clenched his fist and slammed it on the table, gritted his teeth and said, "Yoshimoto-kun is right, this time we must not fail again."
Just do as you say, immediately order the 57th Division of North Manchuria, assemble quickly, and rush to the front line to support, and order the 14th Division to rush to the front line to support immediately after landing. ”"Hai" Yoshimoto replied respectfully, and hurriedly ordered a staff officer to convey the order.Umezu Mijiro sighed softly, turned around and looked out the window, it was already dawn at this time, and it was another sleepless night, and the lack of rest for a long time made the old devil's spirit even more sluggish.But the front line is in an emergency, and this old devil can only continue to grit his teeth and persevere.At this moment, a little devil hurriedly ran over and said with a respectful face: "Report to Your Excellency Commander, the Hasegawa Detachment and the Takada Detachment have just sent an urgent telegram, saying that a large number of armored troops and cavalry units of the Eighth Route Army have been found on the front line of Tayingzi and Wuhuanchi, and their strength is about 20,000 people. ”"Nani" Umezu Mijiro's eyes couldn't help but widen when he heard this, and then quickly got up from his chair, hurriedly walked to the front of the huge map hanging on the wall, and couldn't help frowning deeper when he looked at the map.Yoshimoto Sadachi hurriedly walked to the front of the map, and after just a glance, he couldn't help frowning, and said with a worried face: "The Tubalu surrounds the 21st Division, encircling but not annihilating, and it is really a conspiracy."
Now they suddenly appeared near Tayingzi and Wuhuan Pond, it seems that they are planning to do something against the Hasegawa detachment and the Takada detachment" Umezu Mijiro naturally thought of this, frowned and thought for a while, and said with a serious face: "If the Hasegawa detachment and the Takada detachment are ordered to retreat at this time, but then the 21st Division will be completely finished." ”aa2705221: