Chapter 165: Principal's Plan

Kawakishi Bunzaburo looked at the Communications Soldier, "How long has it been since we lost contact with the 109th Division?"

"Reporting to your Excellency the Division Commander, Division Commander Yamaoka Shigeatsu of the 109th Division has not been in contact with us for two hours."

"Two hours ago, the 109th Division sent a telegram stating they had encountered a sneak attack by a small group of enemy troops, but that there was no major issue."

Kawakishi Bunzaburo rose from his chair and drew his Command Sword.

With one stroke, he cleaved his desk in two.

"Baka!"

An enraged Kawakishi Bunzaburo shouted loudly.

"Make them the target of everyone's arrows!"

In his heart, the greater the battle achievements of the Sichuan Army, the more wary he became.

Dai Chunfeng spoke first: "Principal, this student believes."

As long as the Southwest Hinterland is not lost, the Nanjing Command can trade space for time and ultimately achieve victory.

If a division is annihilated by the Sichuan Army, this is a disgrace to the Imperial Army.

Under normal circumstances, Principal would not let Chen Bulei write propaganda articles for the Local Army.

"Very well, Dajun!" Dai Chunfeng nodded, "I will report to the Principal tomorrow morning."

After monitoring the movements of the devils and then screening the telegrams from the 2nd War Zone.

"Baka!" Kawakishi Bunzaburo's face was ferocious, "Contact the regimental-level units of the 109th Division for me immediately."

Qian Dajun knew this was a great victory; he thought for a moment, "Yunong."

He looked at Dai Chunfeng and Qian Dajun.

"We shall properly publicize their battle achievements."

"The Principal has just fallen asleep less than three hours ago, since this is the result of the Sichuan Army."

Upon hearing this, Dai Chunfeng grinned: "A great victory has occurred in Jin Province."

The Southwest Hinterland has already been regarded by the Principal as his final retreat.

The Principal felt there was nothing left to add and told Qian Dajun to send the telegram as soon as possible.

At present, the Sichuan Army has achieved significant results on both the Jin Province and Songhu Battlefield.

But, just as Dai Chunfeng was about to leave, the Principal spoke up from inside the office.

"This battle has been confirmed by multiple parties; the devils over there can no longer contact the 109th Division."

"Since the Russo-Japanese War, the devils have never suffered such a huge loss."

After settling the matter of the Sichuan Army 22nd Group Army.

The desire to keep Sichuan Province under his own control seems destined to fall through.

Properly publicize the battle achievements of the Sichuan Army!

Hearing Dai Chunfeng say this, the Principal pressed further: "You mean to promote the 22nd Group Army as a benchmark."

"Tonight, the Sichuan Army 22nd Group Army completely annihilated the 109th Division in the direction of Niangziguan."

His plan to use weapons as bait to lure the Sichuan Army out of Chuan as quickly as possible has also been seen through.

At the entrance to the Principal's office.

Qian Dajun also hoped the Principal could get a good night's sleep tonight.

Qian Dajun widened his eyes, feeling very shocked inside.

Dai Chunfeng in Jinling, after receiving the news from the Special Service Corps, headed straight for the Principal's office.

"A great victory in Jin Province; the Sichuan Army 22nd Group Army has once again wiped out a large number of devils in the direction of Niangziguan."

From this, it can be deduced that the 109th Division no longer exists.

The people from the Jin Province Special Service Corps immediately reported to Dai Chunfeng.

"Niangziguan cannot fall; it must be defended to the death!"

How did the Sichuan Army 22nd Group Army become so fierce after going to Jin Province?

Dai Chunfeng grinned: "Principal, the gun shoots the bird that sticks its head out!"

That is, the devils' 109th Division was annihilated by the Sichuan Army tonight.

"See if you can make contact."

"This matter?"

"In this way, the 22nd Group Army will certainly be surrounded by the heavy forces of the devils."

Upon hearing this, Dai Chunfeng thought for a moment; the battle results were already confirmed, so he would report tomorrow.

The Principal felt that Dai Chunfeng's proposal was good.

Now, however... the Principal wants to build up the Sichuan Army, and for that, Chen Bulei must be brought in.

"In my opinion, it won't be too late for you to report tomorrow morning after the Principal wakes up."

The more difficult the battle, the more the Sichuan Army should be sent in; he, the Principal, must be a bit "magnanimous."

"We shall have the 22nd Group Army defend the Niangziguan line; they are not to retreat without orders."

High-power radio stations continuously transmitted and received radio waves.

Could it be that the Sichuan Army has become the nemesis of the little devils?!

Do the little devils turn into sheep and get weak in the knees when they encounter the Sichuan Army?

"What do you think?"

The second telegram sent by Yamashita Tomoyuki pointed out that the 109th Division was very likely surrounded and annihilated by the Republic of China Army.

"We will vigorously publicize the 22nd Group Army, making the devils see them as a thorn in their side."

Kawakishi Bunzaburo was here contacting the 109th Division.

As Dai Chunfeng spoke, he handed the telegram in his hand to Principal Chang.

"Send a copy of this telegram to Marshal Liu in Jincheng as well."

"This matter of the Sichuan Army annihilating the 109th Division must be widely publicized."

The Special Service Corps in Jin Province.

"Brother Yunong, you have come to see the Principal so late; has something major happened at the front?"

"Isn't the 22nd Group Army capable of fighting?"

"That old devil Kawakishi Bunzaburo is constantly using his radio to call the regiments under the 109th Division."

"Hai..." the Japanese Communications Soldier bowed and scraped.

As Principal Chang's confidants, how could Qian Dajun and Dai Chunfeng not know Principal Chang's intentions?

The Sichuan Army annihilating the 109th Division can be called something that has never happened since the two countries went to war.

Chen Bulei is, after all, Principal Chang's personal penman.

"And they also routed the Yamashita Tomoyuki Brigade."

If the Sichuan Army can fight, then they must take on important tasks and be entrusted with heavy responsibilities.

He also told Dai Chunfeng to find Chen Bulei and have Chen Bulei write an article publicizing the Sichuan Army's battle achievements.

The Sichuan Army units attacked the Yamashita Tomoyuki Brigade via the highway without encountering obstruction from the 109th Division.

Principal Chang felt very irritable.

Dai Chunfeng ran into Qian Dajun.

These Japanese soldiers also slunk away toward Ceyu Town tonight, having been beaten into a rout by the Sichuan Army.

"I have already woken up."

"Everyone come in!"

Thinking of this, Principal Chang grinned: "Telegraph the 2nd War Zone to commend the Sichuan Army."

Dai Chunfeng and Qian Dajun looked at each other and immediately entered the office.

"Principal!"

Moreover, Principal Chang has been very worried about the Songhu Battlefield recently and is indeed very overworked; he needs a good rest.

Everyone also confirmed the battle results of the Sichuan Army 22nd Group Army within the time frame requested by Dai Chunfeng.

Furthermore, judging from monitoring the Japanese radio communications, even the Garrison Independent Mixed Brigade transferred from Tianjin.

After Qian Dajun recorded the telegram, he showed it to Principal Chang.

Because to the south of Niangziguan, the 109th Division and the Yamashita Tomoyuki Brigade were moving toward the Sichuan Army's defensive zone one after the other.

"Otherwise, you will be dealt with according to military law!"

After Principal Chang finished reading the telegram in his hand, his brows were tightly furrowed.

Ever since the Russo-Japanese War, the Imperial Army had always been invincible, having no equal throughout the Far East.

"At the same time, the Sichuan Army must hold the Niangziguan line to ensure there are no worries for the Xinkou Battlefield."

At this moment, Kawakishi Bunzaburo only hoped that the 109th Division, like the Yamashita Tomoyuki Brigade, would have units break out.

Last time they annihilated a brigade-level Detachment of the Japanese, and now they have annihilated a Division and routed a Brigade.

"The situation in Jin Province has suddenly become favorable to our army."

Due to the stalemate on the Songhu Battlefield and heavy troop losses, Principal Chang had not slept well for several days.

The members of Principal Chang's Attendant Office also gathered together.

By summoning these people, Principal Chang intended to carefully ponder how to implement his plan.

(End of this chapter)