readsfreenovel Chapter 315 Target Qingzhou
Chapter 315 Target Qingzhou
On April 4, the 31st and nd Divisions of the Nanshan Army occupied Linqi.
When the news was passed back to Qichang, both Asada Motoji and Yamane Okinen looked a little more solemn. They had already guessed the target of the Nanshan Army's attack.
"Captain Asada, the new people's target is Qingzhou. We should let Lord Anton send troops to Qingzhou for assistance." Yamane Nobutoshi suggested.
Asada Genji shook his head: "The new countrymen occupying Linqi can not only go straight to Qingzhou, but also turn to Weining and attack Qichang."
"So what do you mean?" Yamane Xingnen was not interested in the new country's offensive target. He just wanted his Yamane Division to hold on in Qichang.
This place is far away from the homeland, and Shan Gen Xingnian is a steady person. Although he feels that he can easily defeat the new country's army, he is unwilling to take the initiative to attack for the sake of safety.
Asada Genji introduced: "The Kasahara Brigade has left a battalion in Qingzhou. I plan to have the Kasahara Brigade march to Qingzhou."
In fact, Asada Motoji didn't want to passively defend, he wanted to take the initiative.
However, they only had three divisions, and the Yamane Division was unwilling to attack, which made their manpower even more stretched.
If three divisions acted together, he would still give it a try, but with only two divisions, he had to give up this plan.
On the other side, in Qichang City, at the new headquarters, Ito Shiwen was somewhat gloating when he received the news that the Nanshan government had taken down Linqi.
"Haha, let these guys experience the feeling of losing a city and territory."
Qingshui Qianyun was a little worried: "General, the Nanshan Army's target for this attack is Qichang or Qingzhou. If the front line is defeated and Qingzhou is lost, what should we do?"
In response to Qingshui Qianyun's question, Ito Mifumi remained very calm and couldn't help but laugh.
"Don't worry, Qingshui-kun. The Nanshan Army will not tear their faces with us and attack Qichang. I think their action this time is just to intimidate us."
"Even if they have really decided to take action, their target should be Qingzhou. Even if they lose Qingzhou, it doesn't matter to us."
"We have warships anchored at Qingzhou Harbor. Even if the city of Qingzhou is lost, these warships are enough to defend the harbor."
"As long as the seaport is in our hands, the imperial army will be able to land in Qingzhou continuously. Eventually, with our powerful military force, we will be able to drive out the Nanshan army and even occupy more places."
Even Qing Shui Qian Yun didn't know about the navy and the warships, because they were not parked directly at the port, but on the sea not far from the port.
This was a backup plan arranged by Ito Mifumi, and he did not tell anyone.
"General, you are wise. If that's the case, we only need to defend Qichang. Even if we lose the entire Qiyuan, the empire can still make a comeback."
Ito Mifumi still enjoyed the flattery of Shimizu Asakumo.
"Qi Shui-kun, you have to keep a close eye on the movements of the three divisions. For the safety of Qi Chang, you must ensure that there are enough troops stationed in the city."
"Yes, General." Qingshui Qianyun responded.
On the same afternoon, Cai Yanwu led the troops of the Second War Zone into the First War Zone for a comprehensive rotation of defense.
In Ning Lingcheng's headquarters, looking at the simple furnishings, he couldn't help but shook his head: "Brother Fang, why set up the headquarters here? Wouldn't it be better in Shangyuan?"
"Brother Cai, Ning Ling is located exactly in the middle of Lan County and Shangyuan, and can be used for coordination in the middle." Fang Guoxuan came to the map, pointed to Lan County and introduced it.
"Lan County and Shangyuan are equally important. These places in between also need to be guarded. At the same time, in order to coordinate the overall situation, I set up the headquarters here."
Cai Yanwu smiled and said, "Okay, the Second War Zone Command will also be temporarily located here in the future."
"Brother Fang, if you send out three divisions, aren't you afraid that the dwarf locust army will come out in full force?" Cai Yanwu changed the subject and talked about the current war.
Fang Guoxuan smiled and said, "It's just right that the dwarf locusts are coming out in droves. No matter which route they attack from, as long as they can hold out for three to five days, I still have confidence in them."
Cai Yanwu was speechless. Indeed, even without the support of the Intelligence Department and surrounded by the dwarf locust army, they would have no problem holding out for several days with the automatic firepower of their equipment.
A few days was enough time for the follow-up Nanshan Army to arrive and launch a counter-encirclement of the Dwarf Locust Army.
Moreover, Qi Yuan also deployed a lot of intelligence agents, and every move of the dwarf locust army was under their surveillance.
As long as the dwarf locust army takes action, they can still make arrangements in advance.
Thinking of this, Cai Yanwu couldn't help but observe a few minutes of silence for the dwarf locust army. He really couldn't figure out how the dwarf locusts could win when they were almost playing with an open hand and were being restrained so tightly.
After the handover between the two sides was completed, Fang Guoxuan immediately led the remaining seven divisions and secretly moved to Zaozhou and Linqi.
On May 5, Qishan was captured by the Nanshan Army.
After receiving this news, Asada Motoji was certain that the Nanshan Army's attack target should be Qingzhou.
Yamane Nobutoshi suggested: "Captain Asada, you should quickly mobilize a large army to rush to Qingzhou. Qingzhou only has one brigade, and I'm afraid it can't stop the Nanshan army."
"Mr. Yamane, do you think the new country's target will be Qizhou?" Asada Motoji was still a little undecided.
After taking Qizhou, the next target of the Nanshan Army is self-evident, which is naturally Qichang behind Qizhou.
Shangen Xingnian couldn't help but pursed his lips and stopped talking.
It is indeed possible that the Nanshan Army would do so. If the army is transferred to Qingzhou, what should be done if the Nanshan Army attacks Qizhou instead?
Asada Genji thought for a moment, stared at Yamane Xingnen, and his expression became more serious: "Mr. Yamane, I will lead the Asada Division to rescue Qingzhou, and Qichang will be handed over to you. You must defend Qichang."
"Asada-kun, although Qingzhou is our army's landing port, we don't have to choose Qingzhou as the place where we can land. Other places are also feasible."
"No, Qingzhou must be defended. After the Xin country people occupy Qingzhou and then take Weining, the whole Qichang will be surrounded by the Xin country army."
“Even if reinforcements land, it will be very difficult to open up a connection with Qichang.”
When Yamane Xingneng came to the map and took a look, he found that it was just as Asada Genji said. He couldn't help but gasp.
"Don't worry, Asada-kun. My Yamane Division will definitely hold Qichang and wait for reinforcements to arrive."
"it is good."
After the two men had discussed the matter, Asada Motoji led the Asada Division to Qingzhou that day.
On the evening of May 5, the 3st and 5nd Divisions of the Nanshan Army entered Qingzhou. On May 5, the two divisions approached the urban area of Qingzhou.
They also encountered a simple fortress built by the dwarf locusts outside the city of Qingzhou. A vanguard battalion of the Nanshan Army engaged in a firefight with a squad of the dwarf locusts.
Although the Dwarf Locust Squad was fearless and brave, they were eventually wiped out by the powerful firepower of the Nanshan Army, and the frontier fortress was captured by the Nanshan Army's vanguard.
After receiving this news, Kasahara Nobuyuki put the entire army on alert and prepared for a decisive battle with the Nanshan Army.
The news was passed back to Qichang and to Asada Motoji who was on the march, making Asada Motoji convinced that the Nanshan Army's target should be Qingzhou.
At the temporary resting place of the army, after Asada Genji put down the telegram, he instructed the officer of the communication office: "Send a telegram to Anton Xinyu and ask him to lead the remaining troops of the Anton Division to move to Qingzhou."