Changchun, in the headquarters of the Japanese Kwantung Army, Yamada Otozo angrily threw several telegrams in his hand on the table, and scolded angrily: "A bunch of waste, all of them are waste, and they can't even deal with a group of dirt and eight roads, what's the use of the imperial army asking for such waste" "Your Excellency the Commander is angry" Yoshimoto Sadachi hurriedly opened his mouth to persuade."
Hmph" Yamada Otozo snorted coldly, looked up at Yoshimoto Sadachi, and asked: "Yoshimoto-kun, do you think that Tubalu will really attack Qiqihar?"
”Yoshimoto Sadachi said cautiously: "According to the current situation, in addition to an independent third division of the Eighth Route Army near Qiqihar, the guerrillas of the Eighth Route Army, which had been wandering in Heilongjiang before, also began to assemble in large numbers towards Qiqihar.It is estimated that about 50,000 Eighth Route troops have gathered near Qiqihar at present. ”"Fifty thousand people," Yamada Otozo asked with a frown."
With the exception of about 20,000 men of the 3rd Independent Division, the rest of the Hay's guerrillas and even some local bandits, most of whom were local peasants, took advantage of the fire to loot.Your Excellency the Commander should know that in recent years there has been a massive immigration of the Empire to Manchuria, and that the Imperial immigrants have appropriated the land of the peasants of China, who can only work for the immigrants of the Empire.Since last year, the Eighth Route Army has entered Manchuria in a big way, and has sent hundreds of guerrilla units to penetrate deep into Manchuria.These peasants who lost their land were originally dissatisfied with the empire, and under the instigation of the Eighth Route Army, many people joined the guerrillas of the Eighth Route Army.However, he thought that these people were just a rabble, and there was nothing to be afraid of. ”Sadachi Yoshimoto patiently explained."
These hateful dirt and eight roads in the Baga Road should all be killed, and those foolish people should also be killed, so these hateful people should be killed, and Manchuria will be peaceful," Yamada Otozo said with a fierce face."
Your Excellency Commander Hai is wise.It's just that there are too many people in Zhina, and they can't kill them all.And if you kill all the people of China, won't the empire lose a lot of cheap labor," Yoshimoto said respectfully."
Hmm" Yamada Otozo nodded noncommittally and said: "Since the Eighth Route has gathered so many people in Qiqihar, it seems that it is determined to attack Qiqihar" "Otherwise, the Eighth Route Army has always been cunning, and I think that they may not really dare to attack Qiqihar, maybe it is just a bluff" Yoshimoto Sadachi said with a frown.Yamada Otozo glanced up at Yoshimoto Sadachi, frowned and asked, "Yoshimoto-kun, you have been in the Northeast for many years, and you know the most about the Eighth Route Army, so how do you think the Imperial Army should deal with it?"
”Yoshimoto Sadachi hurriedly spoke: "I think that although Tubalu will not necessarily attack Qiqihar, the imperial army will continue to support Qiqihar.Because now we can't figure out the true intentions of the Zhina, now the Qiqihar garrison is empty, and there are only more than 3,000 imperial soldiers stationed in the city, although more than 1,000 expatriates in the city have been requisitioned, but the number of troops is less than 5,000.There were still some Imperial Allies and police in the city, but these people were not credible.Once Tubalu senses that there is an opportunity to take Qiqihar, the original feint attack is likely to turn into a real attack.Therefore, the imperial army should continue to reinforce Qiqihar and cut off this idea of the Eighth Route Army. ”"Yo Xi" Yamada Otozo nodded and said: "What Yoshimoto-kun said makes sense, after the reinforcements from all walks of life arrive in Qiqihar, the imperial army will gather superior forces, and it may be able to wipe out the main force of the Eighth Route Army near Qiqihar. ”"Your Excellency Commander Hai is wise."
Yoshimoto said flatteringly.Yamada Otozo frowned slightly, and then asked, "How is the progress of the reinforcements from all walks of life, when will they be able to reach Qiqihar?"
”"Report to Your Excellency Commander, the strength of a brigade drawn from Hailar has already departed by train, and if all goes well, it will be able to reach Qiqihar this afternoon at the latest.In addition, the troops of a brigade drawn from the vicinity of Harbin have also been assembled and set out, but because the guerrillas of the Eighth Route Army have damaged some railways along the way, it may be delayed for some time, and it is expected that they will be able to reach Qiqihar by noon tomorrow. ”Sadachi Yoshimoto hurriedly replied."
Hmm" Yamada Otozo nodded with satisfaction and said, "The 1st Division has already exchanged fire with the Eighth Route Army in Tailai, and the 8th Division is rushing to support.Together with the two brigades of Qiqihar, it is a total of three divisions.However, the Eighth Route Army was also actively moving troops north, and these forces were slightly insufficient.In this way, the 7th Division was dispatched and quickly went north to support. ”"Hai" Yoshimoto replied respectfully, and hurriedly ordered a staff officer to convey the order.Yamada Otozo sighed softly, got up and walked to the huge map hanging on the wall, looked at it carefully for a while, and said with an annoyed face: "I heard that recently, the Eighth Route guerrillas in various parts of Manchuria, as well as those resurgence of the Northeast Anti-Japanese Allied Army, and even some bandits, have been very rampant, frequently attacking the imperial army garrisons and pioneer regiments, and also destroying railways, highways, telephone lines and other facilities, making the entire Manchurian region restless. ”"In recent times, these anti-Japanese forces have really been rampant.However, he thought that these small anti-Japanese forces were just a disease of ringworm.If the Imperial Army can eliminate the main force of the Seventh Column of the Eighth Route Army, these small anti-Japanese forces will become rootless grass, and sooner or later they will be completely wiped out by the Imperial Army.Yoshimoto said respectfully."
Yosai" Yamada Otozo nodded, obviously agreeing with Yoshimoto's words.Then he said seriously: "But we must eliminate the main force of the seventh column of the Eighth Route Army as soon as possible, otherwise the disease of ringworm and scabies may also develop into a serious problem." ”Yoshimoto Sadachi lowered his head and said respectfully: "Your Excellency Commander Hai is wise, the imperial army, the pioneer regiment and the imperial alliance army in various regions are trying every means to restrict the development of these small anti-Japanese forces, although the effect is not too obvious, but it also greatly restricts their development. ”"Well, in this regard, our Kwantung Army should learn from the North China Dispatch Army, they have been fighting these Tubalu for several years, and they can be described as experienced."
Yamada Otozo nodded and said."
Hai Iduo thank Your Excellency Commander for reminding me that I will definitely personally ask His Excellency Commander Gangcun Ningji for advice."
Yoshimoto Sadaichi replied respectfully.aa2705221: