Phi-Fic Chapter 1723 Feint Attack on the East by Xier
Chapter 1723 Feint Attack on the East by Xier
Shimano Goji rushed out the door, shouting, "Military police! Come here quickly!"
Akashiro roared, "This is a duel between samurai, no one is allowed to stop it!"
Upon hearing about the samurai duel, the Japanese officer became as if injected with adrenaline and shouted:
"Yoshi! Duel! Duel!"
Needless to say, all the Japanese soldiers present were cheering for Akashiro.
Akashiro was even more arrogant, taking off his shirt to reveal his muscles and looking at Toihara Kenji with a mocking expression.
Doihara Hamako hadn't expected a real fight and, fearing punishment for his actions, stared longingly at the Yokoyama terracotta warrior.
When the Hengshan Terracotta Warriors first arrived, they were caught in a dilemma: on the one hand, they wanted to inspire the fighting spirit of the 11th Army, but on the other hand, they were afraid that things would get out of control.
Shimukuri Goji saw through his thoughts and said in a low voice, "Commander! The 11th Army has suffered three defeats in Changsha. It should be given a proper stimulus."
Yokoyama neither nodded nor stopped them, coldly staring at Doihara Hamaru and Akashika Hiroshi.
Doihara Kenji looked at Akashika Hiroshi's muscular body and was terrified. He shook his head and sighed, "Ah! Yokoyama Takumi, you should really be called Yokoyama Isamu."
Yokoyama Yu glanced at him sideways and said coldly, "Yokoyama Yu is my twin brother! We're both in the military, yet you always call him the wrong person. Doihara-kun! You brought this trouble upon yourself, so agree to a duel. Don't count on me, the commander."
The Japanese soldiers on the scene shouted in unison, "Duel! Duel!"
Doihara Hamu sneered, "Red Deer brat! If you really want to fight, this general knows a little bit of martial arts."
After speaking, he demonstrated the Shandong Mantis Boxing moves he had learned while serving in the Langya Detachment.
Akashi sneered, "Oh! You've even learned some trashy Chinese boxing moves."
Doihara Kenji laughed loudly, "You can't do anything, how can you fight me? Commander Okamura! What brings you here?"
Upon hearing this, all the Japanese officers, including Akashi Hiroshi, hurriedly turned to look at the doorway.
"Bang!" There was a sound.
Doihara Hamaji suddenly kicked out, sending Akashi Hiroshi flying and crashing heavily to the ground.
The Japanese officers, realizing what had happened, pointed at the unsportsmanlike Doihara Hamako and angrily cursed him:
"Despicable! Shameful! Disgusting! Utterly lacking in the spirit of Bushido!"
However, Doihara Hamako was used to being despicable and didn't care what others said.
He charged forward like a wild boar, pouncing on Chi Lu Xun before he could get up and attacking him frantically.
In the blink of an eye, Akashiro was beaten black and blue, and cried out for mercy.
At the behest of Yokoyama Tsubaki, Shimukuri Goji announced: "General Doihara wins!"
Doihara Kenji pinched Akashi Shiro's greasy face before standing up with satisfaction and saying loudly, "Gentlemen! All's fair in war. I am no ordinary general, and this is how we deal with the shameless Akashi Shiro."
The Japanese soldiers have always been fond of the strong and bully the weak. The Japanese officers present all nodded and looked at the disheveled Akashi Hiroshi with contempt in their eyes.
Hengshan Yong picked up his pointer and announced loudly, "Gentlemen! The duel is over. We will now begin the troop deployment for the Western Hubei Campaign. Our army plans to use three divisions to attack the 128th Division of China to capture central Hubei, and two divisions to attack the 73rd and 87th Divisions of China to capture Nanxian and Anxiang in northern Hunan..."
Akashi Hiroshi lost face and was met with disdain from the Japanese officers. He angrily said, "Commander! Since the China Incident, our army has never attacked a single Chinese division with three divisions. Even if you win, you will lose the prestige of the Imperial Army."
When Hengshan Yong was confronted, he said coldly, "Lord Chilu! The 128th Division of China controls a large area in central Hubei. It is a 'roadblock' between Wuhan and Yichang, cutting off both land and water routes. It must be removed immediately, otherwise Yichang will be lost sooner or later."
Akashi Shiro scoffed, "With such military tactics, it seems you're not even as good as Anan Crisis or Enbu Kawaichiro."
The Hengshan terracotta warrior was humiliated on the spot and was so angry that he couldn't speak.
Doihara Hamako chimed in, "Young Akashika! The commander's deployment is absolutely correct. Although the 128th Division of China is only a division in number, it has a considerable number of men. Our army, having experienced three battles of Changsha, is exhausted. Only by encircling them with three divisions can we completely annihilate them."
Yokoyama was very satisfied and said happily, "Chief Zhu! I hereby grant you the command of the Yamaguchi Brigade, making it the vanguard assault force for our army's westward advance into Chongqing."
Doihara Kenji regained military power, and, with the added responsibility of reconnaissance, vanguard, and assault, exclaimed with immense excitement, "Thank you, Commander Yokoyama!"
Akashi looked towards the doorway and exclaimed, "Commander Okamura! Why have you come in person?"
Everyone turned to look at the doorway, including Hiroshi Doihara.
"Bang!" There was a sound.
Caught off guard, Hiroshi Akashika used all his strength to knock Hiroshi down onto the sand table.
A perfectly good sand table was turned into a pile of mud under his 250-pound weight.
Akashi picked up his clothes, shirtless, and turned to run away.
"Ouch!"
Doihara Hamaji let out a piercing scream, shouting:
"Quickly, pull me up."
"You should lie down!"
The heartless Japanese officers ignored him and made their escape with a laugh.
Longdong, Enshi, western Hubei, the headquarters of the Sixth War Zone Military and Political Command.
Xiang Chu walked into Minister Chen's office and praised:
"Hmm! That's right, this is a natural air-raid shelter."
Minister Chen said irritably, "You little brat! You're only getting here now; the Japanese are practically invading the Three Gorges Dam by now."
Xiang Chu laughed and said, "Hengshan Yong just finished a meeting with the division and regimental commanders, brigade and regimental commanders, and staff chiefs of the 11th Army. He said that they should attack central Hubei and northern Hunan first. They are still far from here."
Minister Chen shook his head and said, "I can't fool you. You know everything. Wu Shi! Serve tea to Advisor Chu."
Xiang Chu waved his hand and said, "Old Wu! No need to be so polite."
Wu Shi served tea and said with a smile, "You are a legendary figure, it is my honor to serve you tea."
Xiang Chu took the teacup and praised, "Major General Wu really knows how to talk! Minister! You should promote him."
Minister Chen scolded, "You brat! Don't bring your wife Kong Ling's bad habits to me. Back then, it was her who forced me to award you a medal."
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Yes! I will definitely tell Kong Ling about what you just said, and see if she will complain to your wife."
Minister Chen said urgently, "Please don't! I'm really afraid that your Kong Ling will pester me relentlessly."
Xiang Chu asked with a smile, "Minister! Have you arrested that Japanese spy, Shi Ping, under your command?"
Minister Chen said with a wry smile, "He has been arrested, but he won't say anything. I think he's even more tight-lipped than the underground Communist Party members."
Xiang Chu waved his hand and said, "No need to rush! I have a way to get him to talk."
Minister Chen shook his head and said, "I can't speak. I handed the stone bottle to Tang Cong of the Military Intelligence Bureau, but Tang Cong accidentally killed him during the interrogation."
"died?!"
Xiang Chu exclaimed in astonishment, his hopes of wiping out the entire Stone Bottle spy group had been dashed.
Just then, footsteps were heard at the door.
Xiang Chu wiped his face, put on a new mask, which was quite different from his real face, leaving Minister Chen and Wu Shi dumbfounded.
A staff officer walked into the office and reported: "Minister! The 11th Army is attacking Nanxian and Anxiang, intending to capture Changde. You have ordered our army to send troops to reinforce the Ninth War Zone. Changde must not be lost!"
Minister Chen smiled wryly and said, "It's just a feint! Why are you so nervous, sir?"