EBE Chapter 1051 If he can make demands, we should too.
Chapter 1051 If he can make demands, we should too.
What is the situation with the Nakamura Brigade, and what is the situation in North China?
They are not the same thing at all.
The Nakamura Brigade was able to strike successfully because it was deep in enemy territory and the terrain there was favorable. However, the Henan region is flat and open, and it would take several more independent brigades to stop the enemy's mechanized forces.
The problem is, how can a mountain town afford to support such people these days?
“I understand what you mean, but Mr. Zhou, it’s not that Terauchi Hisaichi is making things difficult for you, but it’s something that has to be done.”
Is this really necessary?
Zhou Weiguo put down his cigarette and asked, "Why is it necessary to do this?"
Zhou Weiguo didn't understand this matter, and at the same time, Xiao Ya in the Independent Brigade Command also didn't understand what use Nanzo Akiko's suggestion could be.
Akiko Nanzo suggested that since they couldn't take revenge on him now, they should try a different approach: attacking other divisions and brigades.
“Sister, isn’t this putting the cart before the horse? What we need to do is teach the 14th Division a lesson, not teach the other divisions a lesson. Our purpose this time is to show the 14th Division that anyone who dares to accept people we don’t welcome will be shown what will happen to them, instead of causing trouble for others.”
"Big sister." Nanzo Akiko chuckled after Xiao Ya finished speaking; "The problem is that we can't cause trouble for the 14th Division right now. After all, their current actions are very confusing. Since that's the case, let's have someone else force the 14th Division to do something."
Takeshita Shun seemed to understand. He chuckled and said to Xiao Ya, "Sister, I think I understand what she means."
"Brother, what do you mean?"
"If we can't find the culprit, then we'll find the accomplices. Since we can't take action against the 14th Division, we'll take action against the Independent Brigade of Ono and the 3rd Division next to it. We'll deal with them in the same way they treated us."
They like to use beheading as a way to intimidate the Independent Brigade, but this is not a method that only the Japanese army can use.
“Xiao Ya, I think this is something we can do.” Fang Shengli came up to Xiao Ya and pointed to the map. “Look, right now we are advancing from both sides. Although our allies are putting up a fierce resistance, they are struggling because of the vast disparity in weaponry and the fact that their air force is being held back by the Japanese air force. If we can secretly assist them at this time, we can also relieve their pressure from the side. This is a win-win situation.”
Xiao Ya moved along with Fang Shengli's hand. After a while, she looked up at Sano Tadashi and Kuroki Ichiro, who had gathered around, and asked, "What do you think?"
“I have no objection,” Ono shouted from the side.
Xiao Ya glanced at him; "Your opinion is not important."
Hahaha……
Several people laughed. Ono chuckled; "No, why shouldn't my opinion matter?"
Shen Xin clutched her stomach and pointed at Xiao Ye; "All you care about is money, what else matters?"
Humph……
Ono silently lowered his head and fiddled with his abacus.
Kuroki Ichiro and the others thought for a moment and nodded; "I agree."
"I have no objection either."
Seeing that everyone agreed, Xiao Ya looked up at Takeshita Shun, who was smoking; "Brother, this time, I'm afraid it will be up to you to take charge."
Takeshita Shun smiled and reached out to pat Xiao Ya's head. "As long as your brother isn't allowed to attack the 14th Division for now, everything else will be fine." After he finished speaking, he looked at Tian Jing, who was standing silently beside him. "You should go too."
“I…” Tian Jing thought she had misheard and pointed to herself.
Takeshita Shun hummed in agreement; “You’re from the Second Division, and since we’re splitting up this time, perfect, you can lead a team over.”
After a moment's thought, Tian Jing nodded; "Okay, I have no problem."
“Then it’s settled.” Takeshita Shun stood up and said to the centenarian Miyamoto Shigeru, “Go and inform them to prepare for departure.”
Miyamoto Shigeru nodded and left. Takeshita Shun was about to leave when Xiao Ya looked at him and said, "Brother, be careful."
Takeshita Shun smiled and said, "Don't worry, you're your brother's only sister. I'll make sure you live no matter what."
Miyamoto Shigeru turned his head; "Don't worry, Miss, the captain is extremely protective of his life right now."
puff...
Xiao Ya laughed and waved her hand; "Fight if you can, come back if you can't."
Can they fight?
Zhou Wei stood by the window, pondering this question.
He had understood what Hirata Ichiro meant.
Terauchi Hisaichi wasn't really making things difficult for Yamashiro; it was simply a matter of the situation.
"Can you win?" Asaka Shurei also came to Zhou Weiguo's side.
Zhou Weiguo took a deep breath and handed him a cigarette, saying, "That's something I've been thinking about too."
"It's probably not a question of whether we want to or not, but rather that we have to do it."
Despite his responsibility for the overall situation in South Asia, Terauchi Hisaichi couldn't escape one thing: he couldn't change the plans of the General Headquarters. Once the General Headquarters ordered him to attack Yamashiro, he couldn't refuse that order.
Moreover, once the plan is implemented, it will inevitably face a full-scale interception by Yamashiro. If he fails to achieve victory, the Japanese army will likely replace him. No one knows who will be the next person to come; perhaps it will be someone who is determined to fight Yamashiro to the death.
Whether from the current situation in South Asia or from the overall interests of Chongqing, Chongqing needs to do this.
Terauchi Hisaichi's meaning was very clear: only if the Fifth War Zone could stop the Japanese army's offensive would Terauchi Hisaichi and the Imperial General Headquarters consider this issue.
Was the attack on the mountain city the right thing to do?
"You're right. It's not a question of whether we like it or not, but rather that the situation forces us to fight this way."
“What the leader said is right, but I think that concealment is not enough. We need to hold off the Japanese attack in our mountain city and win a large-scale battle. Only in this way can we force the General Headquarters to make a choice.”
"A two-pronged approach is indeed the best way," Zhou Weiguo nodded. "So that we can win a battle that wipes out an enemy brigade or more in a place that is not in our defensive position. On one side, there is the British army that is simply unable to stop the fierce attack of the Japanese army. Moreover, the terrain there is not much different from that in North China."
Between the two options, choose the lesser one. This also gives the headquarters an opportunity to make a decision.
“Let’s go, we should go see Terauchi Hisaichi,” Zhou Weiguo said, picking up his military cap. “We can’t just let them keep making demands while we do nothing.”