readsfreenovel Chapter 1142 Is this a strategy of defeating them one by one?
Chapter 1142 Is this a strategy of defeating them one by one?
After speaking, Okamura looked at everyone.
"I wonder what everyone's thoughts are. Major General Shirataki, I've always heard that you have unique insights into strategy and tactics. Would you like to share them?"
Shirataki Rishiro stood up and bowed slightly to Okamura. "General, I believe that digging blockade trenches to suppress the enemy's mobile warfare capabilities is indeed a good strategy to defeat them. I also have a humble opinion: if we dig blockade trenches in advance, while preventing continuous mobile warfare, it will also damage our mobility. After all, we have equipment that the enemy does not have, whether it is trucks, cars or motorcycles. It would be better to adopt the method of layered compression."
As he spoke, he walked up to the map.
"Before coming to this meeting, I thought about the situation in the Jizhong base area. As you can see, although the so-called headquarters of the Jizhong base area is in the Raoyang area, because their troops are relatively dispersed and their command headquarters are constantly moving, there is no key point to target. The enemy's so-called Sixth, Eighth, Ninth and Tenth Military Sub-districts are scattered in the Ningjin area in the southwest, the Cangxian area in the southeast, the Anguo and Suning areas in the west, and the Dacheng area in the northeast. If we divide them by blocking the trenches, our troops will also have to be divided accordingly, and they will likely be constantly harassed by the enemy."
Everyone nodded in agreement; this Shirataki Rishiro was indeed quite capable.
"Since that's the case, why don't we divide our forces first, then combine them? We can first attack the enemy's four military districts separately, making them think we're going to launch a dispersed attack and defeat them one by one. At the same time, we can use our numerical advantage to drive them towards the center. Then we can set up defenses along the Shimen and Qingyuan lines to prevent the enemy from escaping westward. When the enemy is driven to places like Shenxian and Raoyang, they'll be trapped in our pocket. At that point, we can establish strongholds around them and dig blockade trenches, trapping the enemy. We can then launch a calm attack and slowly wear them down. The base area's weapons, equipment, and food supplies are very fragile. It won't be long before they lose their fighting ability."
Okamura smiled and said, "Good, good. Major General Shirataki's idea coincides with mine. Let's arrange the tasks for each department."
He walked to the conference table, his expression turning serious.
"A part of the 110th Division will launch a feigned attack eastward from the direction of Gaoyi, along the Ningjin and Xinhe areas, in an effort to drive the enemy of the Sixth Military Sub-district northeastward!"
"The Independent Mixed Brigade 9 will sweep westward from the area east of Hengshui and south of Jiaohe, while simultaneously blocking the southward advance of the 8th Military Sub-district!"
"The 41st Division will move by rail overnight to Cangxian County and sweep westward from there. At the same time, the 7th Mixed Brigade will move south from Dacheng to drive the enemy's 8th Military Sub-district westward. When they cross the Ziya River and reach the Hejian area, the Independent Mixed Brigade will continuously press on their flanks, forcing them to move southwest!"
"The enemy's 7th and 9th Military Sub-districts are most likely to flee westward. The 26th and 110th Divisions should each send a part to guard the Shimen to Qingyuan section of the Pinghan Railway, and at the same time send a part to sweep towards Anguo!"
Finally, Okamura picked up the stick and drew a large triangle on the map.
"The triangular area formed by the Shide Railway, the Hutuo River, and the Fuyang River is where they met their demise!"
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The Zhang residence, flower hall.
Zhang Guanqun's two granddaughters, one on each side, held Lin Ze's feet in their arms and gently massaged them.
His daughter-in-law was fanning him from behind, trying to ward off the cold air emanating from the ice chest.
Lin Ze looked at the sunlight streaming through the window, remaining silent and lost in thought.
Knowing that the Japanese were going to attack the base areas is one thing; knowing how the Japanese were going to attack the base areas is another.
Unlike in later generations, military operations are not yet at the level where brute force can overcome all techniques. As long as the equipment is advanced enough, one can bomb first and then send out a low-altitude flight formation to directly drag the president out of bed.
Nowadays, strategy and tactics are still very important. If the strategy and tactics are arranged properly, it is possible to win with fewer troops by surprise. However, if the opponent's intentions are not accurately judged, one can only be put on the defensive and unable to fight back.
Lin Ze closed his eyes, pondering the location of the central Hebei region.
The reason why the Jizhong base area was able to develop and grow under the nose of the Japanese invaders was largely due to its terrain.
The central Hebei region is a plain, suitable for developing production and with ample manpower. Relying on villages, the Eighth Route Army built a series of transportation lines, which could be dispersed at any time, making it impossible for the enemy to find them.
To the north lies Baiyangdian Lake, a place frequented by guerrillas. The area is crisscrossed by waterways and covered with vast reed beds; once you venture in, no one can find you.
To the west is the Qingyuan-Shimen section of the Pinghan Railway. After crossing the railway, you will reach the Beiyue base area, and further west you will enter the mountains.
Therefore, even though the Japanese invaders repeatedly launched attacks, the concentrated base areas were still able to thrive.
Now, Okamura is thinking of making a big move before he leaves. Will he still use the strategy of heavy troop assault as before?
Lin Ze then recalled the high-ranking officers who had been summoned to Shimen by Okamura.
Kiyomizu Norika, Ikegami Kenkichi, Shirataki Rishiro...
Each of them could stand alone, but the fighting force of the Jizhong base area was only 20,000. Was it worth Okamura putting up such a large formation?
Just as he was thinking, Niu San'er said from outside the curtain, "Master, Okamura wants you to go over there."
Lin Ze changed his clothes with the help of several women and headed to the Chamber of Commerce.
By this time, Okamura and the others had finished their meeting. Upon seeing Lin Ze arrive, Okamura introduced him, saying, "General Shimizu should be quite familiar with Mr. Lin. You may not have much contact with the others. Let me introduce you. This is Lin Ze, the commander of the Tianjin Military Police. He has accompanied me on many wartime intelligence missions. This time, Shimen was as impenetrable as an iron barrel, thanks to Mr. Lin's advance preparations. If any unit needs any intelligence, you can contact Mr. Lin. In addition, if any unit discovers any signs of intelligence leaks during operations, you should report them promptly, and I will arrange for Mr. Lin to investigate."
Lin Ze greeted each of the Japanese soldiers. With Okamura's endorsement, the Japanese soldiers did not look down on Lin Ze because of his low rank.
Shirataki Risaburo also took the initiative to show goodwill, saying, "I have long heard of Commander Lin's great reputation. This time, our various units are scattered in different places, and there is indeed a risk of leaks. I hope Commander Lin will pay more attention to this."
Lin Ze was startled.
You've leaked the secret!
What does it mean to be scattered in all directions? Is Okamura, the old devil, not going to launch a large-scale surprise attack this time, but instead trying to defeat them one by one?
Lin Ze said solemnly, "Please rest assured, officers. The Red Bandits' intelligence center in Hebei Province is Shimen. Not long ago, I arrested several hundred people in Shimen. Some were imprisoned, and some were killed. Even if they did get the intelligence, they would never send it out."
At this moment, Okamura provided a crucial assist, "Lin-kun, each unit has brought multiple radios this time. Have the technical personnel from the Military Police Headquarters contact the communications personnel of each unit. Our operational command communications must be unimpeded, and your intelligence exchange communications must also be unimpeded. We can't fight with our eyes closed!"
OK!
Very good!
Just for Okamura's "kindness", Lin Ze will have to give him a big gift in return!