Lanfeng.

After receiving the old man's order.

Xue Boling immediately assembled the 10 armies of the Eastern Henan Army, half of which were preparing to block the reinforcements that could arrive at the Japanese army at any time.

The remaining half was used as the main attacking force to siege the 16th Japanese Division that occupied Lanfeng and the surrounding important towns.

After a fierce battle, the Eastern Henan Army, which had an absolute advantage in military strength, successfully recaptured Lanfeng Station and entered the city.

On the other hand, the Japanese 5th Division and the main attack troops stationed in various frontal battlefields such as the 11th Brigade.

Because the troops that were confronted by the Fifth War Zone retreated overnight and moved westward according to the orders.

Therefore, the Japanese army was able to take advantage of the situation to occupy Linyi and Teng County.

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Peking, the Japanese North China Front Command.

After learning that the 16th Division had captured Lanfeng and was besieged by hundreds of thousands of Chinese troops.

The old devil, Teraunuchi, was excited and immediately attracted his chief of staff, Naosaburo Okabe, Deputy Chief of Staff Akira Muto and others.

After looking around with a sharp look, Soichi Tezuchi briefly told the news that the 16th Division was besieged, and then asked: "This is the situation. I don't know what you think we should do now?"

When he said this, Soichi Teruchi's eyes were fixed on Muto Aki. Because he proposed the plan to attack Lanfeng, Soichi Teruchi wanted to hear Muto Aki's opinions.

Muto Akira immediately stood up and reported: "Commander! With the combat effectiveness of the 16th Division of the Imperial Army, he may not be able to defeat the 100,000 troops in China, but with the assistance of the aviation force, there is absolutely no problem in self-protection.

In order to make sure we can mobilize Major General Sakai Hoji's independent mixed 1st brigade from Puyang."

After saying this, Muto Akira's tone suddenly rose a little, and he continued: "In addition, what we really need to do now should be to try our best to expand the results of the war when the Chinese Army was defeated in the Fifth War Zone!"

Teruchichichi nodded with consent and signaled: "Mutou, continue talking."

"Hayi!" Muto Sho paused his head heavily and then continued: "We can let the 5th Division and the 11th Brigade of the garrison set out from Linyi and Teng County respectively, and continue to march towards Taierzhuang and Xuzhou!

The 114th Division, which was fully re-established, also set off again from Lianyungang and attacked forward and backward with the 5th Division, the 11th Brigade and other units!

After taking Xuzhou, he continued to advance west along the Longhai Railway, following and chasing the main force of the Fifth War Zone in China that was retreating from Xuzhou.

At the same time, let the 4th Division of the Imperial Army, who had just arrived from Kanto, go south to Juye and Shan County, and go directly to the 5th War Zone army's retreat, Yongcheng!

In this way, we cooperate with the Central China Imperial Army to annihilate hundreds of thousands of troops from the Fifth War Zone of the Chinese Army!”

Teruchi Suichi had no doubts about the previous suggestions made by Muto Akira.

Only the order of the Osaka Division to cut off the back of the Fifth War Zone made him hesitate.

Because no one knows what the Osaka Division is better than him, it is simply a shame to the empire!

If you don’t succeed, you can do more than defeat things, but you are very good at dragging your feet!

However, in the end, considering that his North China Corps had no soldiers to be sent, the old Japanese devil, Teraunuchi, accepted Muto Akira's suggestion.

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As it turns out, Soichi Deanuchi's concerns are completely correct.

Because just when General Li Delin led the main army of the Fifth War Zone to retreat to Yongcheng and was almost in despair.

This Osaka merchant division, known as the Peace Envoy, actually let it penetrate through their defense zone without a single shot.

In order to avoid unnecessary conflicts, the Osaka Division deliberately retreated for several miles to leave enough room for Li Delin's troops.

This made General Li Delin very puzzled for a moment, and even subconsciously believed that this might be a conspiracy of the Japanese army.

Until several reconnaissance troops were sent one after another, they were all confirmed to be safe, and the rear could be caught by the Japanese pursuing troops at any time.

Then General Li Delin bit the bullet and led his troops through the 4th Japanese Division, which is the defense area of ​​the Osaka Division.

Until the end, not only General Li Delin was confused, but even General Bai Jiansheng, known as Little Zhuge, was confused and puzzled.

I don’t understand what poison is selling in the Japanese gourd!

Afterwards, Soichi Deanuchi angrily questioned Matsui Min, the commander of the 4th Division, why he did not attack Li Delin's troops.

Matsui's reply was that he had not received any orders from the headquarters for firing, so he ordered the troops to remain restrained.

After getting this answer, the old Japanese devil, Shouichi, was almost so angry that he spit out an old blood, and even had the heart to peel off Matsui's life!

Of course, this is a later story...

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Chapter completed!