Chapter 628

【Smash the Japanese Army's Fifth Operation Plan】

Mission objective: Force Japan to abandon this operation.

Seeing this, Chen Yongren instantly felt energized.

These A Ren't even agents; killing them all wouldn't yield many coins, and now the dog system has issued a mission—who knows what reward it will give.

To force the Japanese to abandon their operation, there are only two ways.

The first way: directly leak the plan—give one copy to my older brother and another to the Military Statistics Bureau so they can prepare for the incoming enemy.

When the little devils hit a wall on the front lines and fail to achieve the expected results, they will inevitably abandon the operation plan.

But if that happens, who knows how many soldiers will be sacrificed, and how many civilians will be displaced?

This can be kept as a backup plan.

The second way is simple, just as Chen Yongren had thought earlier: if you can't solve the trouble, directly eliminate the source of the trouble—take out these Japanese officers, guaranteeing a cure.

After the meeting ends, first find a way to uncover these officers' addresses, then round them all up.

Okamura Ningci was speaking passionately about the battle plan.

In short.

The Fifth Area Army will break through Shanxi and cross the Yellow River.

Then the First Army will advance south of the Wei River, the Seventh Army north of the Wei River, to launch an attack on Xi'an; after succeeding, they will continue westward, cutting off the northwestern supply routes of the resisting forces.

The Seventh Army will then go south over the Qinling to reach the upper Han River, join with the main force in Hanzhong, and capture the Guangyuan area in northern Sichuan.

The 28th Army will attack from Kaifeng in Henan toward Laohekou, then follow the Han River west to the Ankang area. Splitting off, they will cross the Daba Mountains and advance to the Daxian area in northern Sichuan.

The 11th Army will start from Ezhou and Yichang, attacking along both banks of the Yangtze to seize eastern Sichuan.

When these three armies reach their respective objectives, in northern Sichuan, northeastern Sichuan, and eastern Sichuan they will form a frontal offensive posture against Rongcheng and Yucheng.

After resting and regrouping, the 28th Army will advance southwest from Daxian to support the First Army's attack on Rongcheng, while the main force of the 11th Army will attack southwest from Wanxian north of the Yangtze to capture Yucheng, thus ending the war.

During the operation, the Third Air Division will also cooperate in the air.

The old devil's thinking is simple: he naturally assumes the script will unfold exactly as they imagine.

In front of the conference table, everyone was in an uproar, with each Japanese officer voicing their own operational opinions.

Some said they should first eliminate the Communist guerrillas in North China.

Others said the plan was too radical; if it failed, it would inevitably cause heavy losses to the locust army, even losing the gains previously achieved.

The first day's meeting yielded no concrete results even by afternoon.

When the officers from various units left the meeting room, their expressions were not good.

Chen Yongren found this unsurprising.

This is also normal.

After all, the core of this operation plan is to swallow the Yucheng government.

Such a massive operation ultimately still requires approval from headquarters; although Okamura Ningci is the commander-in-chief, he can no longer act unilaterally.

If too many people oppose it, headquarters must also weigh the consequences of forcibly issuing orders.

"Isn't it different from the military meeting you imagined?" Anda looked at Chen Yongren.

Chen Yongren smiled and nodded: "Indeed, it's quite different from when I was in the Special Agency."

"After all, this is a proper military meeting." Anda sighed: "Any battle plan drafted here concerns the lives and deaths of tens of thousands of warriors."

The old devil wasn't bragging either; Chen Yongren nodded in approval.

Anda raised his hand to check the time: "Commander, you don't have anything tonight, do you?"

Chen Yongren shook his head: "Uncle Anda, are you going to the Japanese pub again tonight to see my future aunt?"

"You little brat, still dare to tease me?" Anda made a move to hit him, laughing: "If you're free tonight, come with me to a banquet."

"A banquet?" Chen Yongren feigned confusion.

Seeing Chen Yongren's puzzled expression, Anda explained: "These guys came all the way to Northern Peace, and there are not a few generals among them; we can't just leave them stranded at the hotel."

"If it's your invitation, Uncle, even if I had something more important, I should prioritize you." Chen Yongren didn't waste words: "When does the banquet start, and where is it being held?"

"7 p. m., the Japanese Club." Anda said.

Chen Yongren said: "Please rest assured, Uncle, the Commander will definitely be there on time!"

The Japanese Club was originally the Northern Peace Hotel; after the fall, it was requisitioned by the Japanese to entertain passing high-ranking officers.

Anda nodded and smiled: "Later I'll properly introduce you to the officers who came to Northern Peace; to stand firm in the military, you need not only family background but also your own connections."

"Thanks, Uncle Anda." Chen Yongren bowed slightly.

Invited myself to attend the banquet?

This is just wolves among sheep; if we don't thoroughly deal with them, there's no excuse.

"There's still some time before the banquet starts; go prepare first!" Anda reminded, then immediately got up and left.

Watching Anda's retreating back, Chen Yongren's expression was contemptuous.

Banquet?

Perfect timing to give you a funeral feast.

Chen Yongren quickly tidied up, then rose and left the ministry.

Today I heard a lot of secret information; by the way I could tell these to my sworn older brother, Chen Yongyi.

Using the excuse of buying clothes, Chen Yongren sent the driver home first.

After confirming the driver had driven far away, Chen Yongren then opened the map.

Yo ho.

Chen Yongyi was still in Emerald Flower Alley.

Do you really think I can't find you just because you changed locations?

Chen Yongren, as usual, slipped into a deserted alley, changed his appearance, and arrived at Emerald Flower Hutong No. 20 Courtyard, where he knocked on the door.

"Dang—dang—dang~"

"Who!" a wary voice came from inside the courtyard.

"Besides me, who else?" After making sure the area was safe, Chen Yongren resumed his usual look and said irritably.

Again, my younger brother?

Chen Yongyi looked astonished.

As for this residence, truly, besides myself, no one else knows about it.

How exactly did I leak my whereabouts?

Chen Yongyi's face showed confusion, yet he still opened the gate and hurriedly called for Chen Yongren to come inside.

"No, how did you find this place?" Chen Yongyi closed the gate, pulled Chen Yongren inside, and asked quietly.

Chen Yongren curled his lips and said, "You think I, a Major General of the Military Statistics Bureau, eat dry rations? Finding a person is a piece of cake for me—accept your fate; no matter where you hide, I can drag you out."

"..." Hearing these arrogant words, Chen Yongyi didn't know what to say.

Chen Yongren glanced at Chen Yongyi.

Oh ho

He too had actually received the news that Japanese high officials were coming to Northern Peace for a meeting, and now he wanted to gather more detailed intelligence.

How convenient.

I know all of it.

"Older brother, I heard you want to investigate why those little devils are gathering in Northern Peace?" Chen Yongren looked at Chen Yongyi and asked with a smile.