Once the Japanese army goes to war with a country on the other side of the ocean, the ocean will inevitably become the focus of contention between the two countries.

Cargo ships traveling between the two countries will inevitably become victims of the war between the two countries.

By then, the supply line from the south will inevitably become extremely unstable, and many munitions may even be lost in the sea.

If the problem in the north is solved, they only need to cross the Bering Strait and take the land route, which can avoid greater losses.

"In wartime, having double protection is indeed more reassuring!" Matthew said.

"Yes, in fact, I believe that if the road to the border is opened, within five to ten years, we will have a more stable guarantee. Of course, we cannot fight this war for another ten years."

China's war against the invaders will be long, but it will not last a generation.

"It seems that the headquarters will be transferred by you." Matthew said with a smile.

"In the long run, it is a major event that will benefit our army, not just myself." Zhao Zhiguo said.

"Yes, if our Eighth Route Army can obtain better weapons and have a stable long-term supply, our army will be able to develop rapidly."

Both Ma Xiuwen and Zhao Zhiguo believe that today's Eighth Route Army is in the most stable stage of development.

It's just the lack of weapons that limits the combat effectiveness of the troops.

However, Zhao Zhiguo's arsenal is limited by the defense zone and lacks raw materials. The weapons and ammunition provided can meet Zhao Zhiguo's needs, but supplying other troops is even more difficult.

"You cannot become fat with one bite. Things have to happen step by step. Our country cannot become a world power in one step."

When he returned to the headquarters, Tian Kezhi was dealing with the recent troop reorganization.

Except for Qin Dongsheng's second regiment, most of the reorganization work of the other troops has been completed, including the artillery regiment, which has also begun training.

"How is the progress of Qin Dongsheng's battle?" Zhao Zhiguo asked.

Qin Dongsheng was ordered to lead the soldiers of the Second Regiment to the outskirts of Jinyang to launch operations against Japanese strongholds and patrols.

The purpose of this battle is to put pressure on Jinyang City.

"According to the situation reported this morning, the results of this battle were good. More than 100 Japanese troops and more than 500 puppet troops were eliminated. Countless puppet troops surrendered. However, after education, they were demobilized on the spot," Tian Kezhi said.

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"The Second Regiment fought well! It is really rare for the troops to be reorganized and maintain such a high morale and make great progress all the way."

Matthew Wen couldn't help but praise Qin Dongsheng a few times.

"Send a telegram to Lao Qin to slow down the advance. Before taking action, be sure to send scouts to investigate the enemy's situation clearly," Zhao Zhiguo said.

The Second Regiment and others had been looking for opportunities to annihilate the enemy in the outskirts of Jinyang, and did not advance very far towards Jinyang City.

Zhao Zhiguo still doesn't know if the Japs have any traps in the Jinyang area.

It is too dangerous for the second regiment to go deep alone!

"Ding Yucheng and others also sent back news that the Japanese troops in Jinyang City have not been mobilized," Tian Kezhi said.

Ding Yucheng has led some brothers from the reconnaissance battalion into Jinyang City.

"The less mobilized they are, the more suspicious they become. This has never been the style of the Japanese army!"

Zhao Zhiguo knew the Japs too well, and the Japanese army would not swallow their humiliation after suffering a loss.

"Ding Yucheng also sent someone to report back that the bridge over the Longyan River will probably be opened to traffic in the near future."

After the bridge in Jinyang City was blown up, the Japanese army also worked hard and spent a lot of effort to repair the bridge.

"It is estimated that after the bridge is built, the Japanese commander in Jinyang City will definitely hold some kind of ceremony and publicize it in newspapers." Matthew said.

"The little devils are all ambitious people. Their propaganda is just a wolf in sheep's clothing. Our three-year-old children here can understand it and just ignore it."

The Japanese army also pays attention to propaganda, but the beastly behavior of the little devils has become a household name, and is known to all women and children.

"That is, animals are still animals no matter how they disguise themselves. No matter how beautifully they dress up, they can't hide their ugly hearts." Tian Kezhi also agreed.

"Don't try to be so happy," Zhao Zhiguo said, "The Second Regiment has been operating for so long, and the Japanese army shows no sign of shrinking its troops, which shows that the Japanese army in Jinyang City may be well prepared."

The little devil would not just watch Zhao Zhiguo pull out the strongholds in the Jinyang area one by one without excluding reinforcements.

Now there is a possibility that the Japanese army must have prepared something for Zhao Zhiguo and the others.

It's just that the host didn't arrive and the hard food was not served.

In fact, Zhao Zhiguo was also curious about what the little devil had arranged.

Was the Japanese motorcycle team that he and Yao Pengju saw that day a fast mobile force deployed by the Japanese army outside the city?

"Commander, if the Second Regiment has been operating on the periphery, we won't let the little Japs take action, right?" Tian Kezhi said.

If Qin Dongsheng doesn't lead the second group deep, even if the little devil is prepared, he won't make a move.

"At this time, I would rather have no results than risk my life." Zhao Zhiguo said, "Since the little devils have ideas, just hold them back."

"But we always have to face it!" Tian Kezhi said.

If they want to attack Jinyang City, they must remove all the Japanese and puppet strongholds in the Jinyang area.

Otherwise, if the main force attacks Jinyang City, the Japanese and puppet troops in the stronghold can harass the logistics supplies at any time, causing Zhao Zhiguo and the others a lot of trouble.

"The strongholds must be taken out. Now we have the magic weapon to attack the Japanese strongholds. We can even knock out one Japanese stronghold in one day."

Since the establishment of the Four Zero Fire, although the Japanese strongholds are not made of mud, they are no longer an insurmountable chasm.

"Moreover, our army's actions are like floods bursting from a dam, destroying everything that blocks us along the way!" Zhao Zhiguo said.

Zhao Zhiguo once said that the attack on Jinyang City should be carried out at full stretch. The artillery towers and bunkers along the way were the first round of the decisive battle against the Japanese army in Jinyang.

As the saying goes, one force can defeat ten!

When Zhao Zhiguo's army moves together, the means deployed by the Japanese army will also appear to be inadequate.

"If we use the water slam style of play, will the Japanese army send reinforcements to support us?" Tian Kezhi asked.

If the Japanese reinforcements use their strongholds to launch a counterattack against them, it will be Zhao Zhiguo and the others who will suffer.

Moreover, there are strongholds as support, allowing you to advance, attack, retreat or defend.

Especially some large strongholds, which also have artillery and food, are fully capable of coordinating the counterattack of Japanese reinforcements.

"I'm just afraid that the Japanese army won't fight back!" Zhao Zhiguo said with a smile.

In a siege battle, the casualties will certainly not be too small.

If we use mobile warfare outside the city to eat up part of the Japanese army, it will naturally reduce the pressure on the siege troops.

Just like when Zhao Zhiguo insisted on eating up the Guanggu Division, as long as the Guanggu Division did not withdraw to Pingcheng, the pressure on them to attack Pingcheng would be much less.
Chapter completed!