Phi-Fic Chapter 325: Security Brigade 2 Attacks
Chapter 325: Security Brigade 2 Attacks
Similar debates in society were growing in intensity, not just in teahouses in Beijing, but also across the country.
However, everyone was a little surprised. In the past, the people of the 72nd Division would definitely stand up to wash away their shame, but this time they were very quiet. This was not the character of the 72nd Division at all.
At this moment, some reporters rushed to Chengde, wanting to see what Li Shaoyi thought about this matter. However, the news they received shocked them. Li Shaoyi was not in Chengde at the moment and had already led the army to war.
According to their previous thinking, the Japanese have concentrated four divisions this time, and a garrison division of more than 30,000 people. No matter how strong Li Shaoyi's military force is, it is in a defensive state. How could he possibly go on an expedition?
But that's what the liaison officer of the 72nd Division said, and they had no choice but to believe it. Moreover, if these reporters were willing, they could be taken to the battlefield to have a look while ensuring their safety.
At this moment, outside Chifeng City, Li Shaoyi had already met up with Zhang Haiguang's Second Security Brigade.
"Commander, you're really good at choosing. You immediately picked our Second Security Brigade. Last time we eliminated the Nakamura Regiment, that was just a small test. Now you're in charge, so we'll attack wherever you say. If all else fails, we'll head straight to Fengtian."
Zhang Haiguang, commander of the Second Security Brigade, stood happily in front of Li Shaoyi. After his last victory, this guy's confidence increased greatly. If it weren't for the order from the division headquarters not allowing us to take the initiative to attack, we would have already pressed towards Aohan.
Standing next to him was Lu Tiehan, the chief of staff of the Second Security Brigade.
This person was originally the regimental commander of the Guangdong Army who came to support, and was later appointed as the chief of staff of the Second Security Brigade.
"I'm not as amazing as you say. I chose you from the Second Security Brigade because you were reorganized ahead of time, and secondly, because you're closer to Aohan."
Li Shaoyi looked at this guy speechlessly. Among all the news released by the Japanese, there was only one photo, which was a group photo of all the senior officers of the Rehe Expeditionary Force.
The group photo was taken at Aohan Airport. Since Li Shaoyi wanted to slap someone in the face, he had to do it harder. He used the people from the Second Security Brigade to attack Aohan overnight and take the city in the shortest time. He also had to take photos at the same location.
"Have you investigated Aohan's situation?"
Zhang Haiguang was scolded by Li Shaoyi and felt a little embarrassed, but Li Shaoyi quickly entered combat mode.
"Reporting to the division commander, we've investigated thoroughly. There are quite a few troops here. The troops that have arrived so far include the Watanabe Regiment of the 1st Division, the Inoue Brigade of the 13th Division, and the Hasegawa and Koizumi Regiments of the 15th Division. That's a total of five infantry regiments, nearly 20,000 men, as well as an artillery battalion, a tank battalion, and a cavalry battalion. This was the result of our investigation the day before yesterday, and troops have been arriving over the past two days."
When talking about serious matters, Zhang Haiguang put away his mischievous look and his scouts did a good job.
We only have four regiments from the Second Security Brigade, totaling more than 10,000 people.
The enemy is two and a half times our size. Based on previous combat experience, there should be no problem. But if Li Shaoyi wants to win quickly, he will have to put in some effort.
"The current manpower should be sufficient. Order the troops to depart immediately. Logistics and transportation must be properly managed. How are you preparing?"
Li Shaoyi looked at his watch and then got on an armored vehicle. Most of the equipment inside had been removed, making it a temporary command vehicle.
Zhang Haiguang knew that Li Shaoyi demanded speed, so he asked the chief of staff to give the order, and he followed Li Shaoyi into the car.
It is more than 130 kilometers in total. According to their current speed, they can arrive in more than three hours, so there is no need to rush.
"Each of our regiments has established its own transport unit, dedicated to transporting their respective regiment's weapons and equipment. All personnel's transportation vehicles have a minimum of two to three days' worth of supplies. Furthermore, for this battle, we've gathered over two hundred horse-drawn carriages from the surrounding area to ply the battlefront along the hundred-kilometer-long route."
Zhang Haiguang picked up the important point and said that he had seen how much ammunition they consumed when fighting last time, so this time they had to find some ox carts to replenish it.
If we rely solely on our own transportation, it would be fine if we can control the rhythm of the war. However, if there is an emergency, I am afraid we will not be able to hold on. Brothers, we are not short of guns and artillery now, but of logistics.
"Two hundred or so carriages are clearly not enough. After this war, I'll give you a mission. Your Second Security Brigade won't be needed for a while, but you'll need to form a motor vehicle regiment. All of them will be able to drive motor vehicles, according to a regular organization. A portion will be used by the Second Security Brigade, and the rest will be distributed throughout the army."
Nowadays, all the troops are undergoing reorganization, but the Second Security Brigade is moving at a faster pace. Li Shaoyi has wanted to set up a motor vehicle regiment for a long time, but he has never had the opportunity. Now he can use this as a pilot project in the Second Security Brigade.
"Please rest assured, Master. We will start immediately after we conquer Aohan."
Zhang Haiguang said happily that he knew what a pilot group was. He didn't know it before, but he knew it after following Li Shaoyi. This can be said to be at the forefront of the entire division.
More than 500 meters away from Li Shaoyi's convoy, two Japanese soldiers saw everything in front of them. Although it was almost dark, they could still see clearly that this convoy had hundreds of vehicles of various types, and it was definitely not a training march.
They have been staying around Chifeng for quite some time, and some troops go out for training every day, so they are used to it. But the people in front of them are obviously heading for Aohan.
"I'll follow them along the way. You immediately take the small road back and report to Major General Inoue. Have them prepare for battle."
A scout's hands and feet were cold. After suffering a loss last time, the Japanese army sent out a large number of scouts. Aerial reconnaissance was no longer useful. As long as a reconnaissance plane appeared, the 72nd Division's planes would tear them to pieces, so they could only disguise themselves as shepherds.
"Ueda-kun, isn't this report too sudden? We don't know where they're heading."
Another scout said worriedly that if the report was wrong, Major General Inoue might kill him.
"You useless idiot! Have you forgotten how the Nakamura League failed? By the time we investigated, they had already reached Aohan."
Ueda is the leader of this investigation team. If he wasn't afraid that any noise would disturb the marching troops in the distance, he would have slapped his men in the face.