Chapter 242: Chen Cixiu: I Really Love It Here

"Deputy Commander-in-Chief Chen!"

"You have traveled a long way, and the journey was arduous; we in the Sichuan Army have already prepared a welcoming banquet for you."

Pan Wenhua looked at Chen Cixiu with a smile on his face.

Upon hearing this!

Chen Cixiu waved his hand: "Wenhua!"

"As for this welcoming banquet, I think we should skip it."

"Ask how Zhou Xun's preparations are coming along?"

Yu Hua nodded: "Not bad!"

As for saturation shelling, that is certainly impossible, as it would cost quite a lot of shells.

"When the time comes, our Sichuan Army will have no way to explain ourselves."

Gu Mosan looked at the hung-up telephone.

In the Third War Zone, Gu Mosan heard Fu Chang say this.

All of this was also under the observation of Yu Hua and the others.

"Make a bowl of noodles."

After all, training a Naval Aviation pilot is much harder than training a soldier for the Army.

The willingness of the Navy units to cooperate is not very strong.

Seeing that Chen Cixiu had agreed, Pan Wenhua beamed with joy: "Good, good, good!"

"He discussed it with me for a while; Fu Chang said that the Sichuan Army at Jinshanwei can hold for at most one more day."

The energy and cost spent on the two are simply not on the same level.

The Sichuan Army at Jinshanwei has truly been a great help to the Third War Zone.

"Chief of Staff Fu Chang."

Jinshanwei at this moment!

"Deputy Commander-in-Chief Chen, please, this way."

Pan Wenhua saw Chen Cixiu's troubled expression, and the corners of his mouth curved into a smile.

Resolving the Songhu battle right now is the Imperial Army's top priority.

"If you only eat a bowl of noodles, and Principal Chang finds out..."

"Commander Gu, I am very sorry." Fu Chang expressed his apologies first: "Deputy Commander-in-Chief Chen is currently resting."

That was something they hadn't eaten in a month or two!

Seeing the other person swallowing their saliva, Lao Liu revealed a smile at the corner of his mouth.

One moment calling him Brother Chen, the next Deputy Commander-in-Chief Chen, and so on.

Let the Tenth Army land at Hangzhou Bay as soon as possible and defeat the Songhu defenders in one stroke.

"This operation is favorable to us."

At the temporary command post, Guo Xunqi and the others also felt the earth shake and the mountains sway.

"Contact the Navy immediately!"

The Sichuan Army officers were all talking at once.

"Yoshi!"

"Let's go, tonight we eat meat and drink wine from big bowls!"

Even the Central Army soldiers were chatting with the Sichuan Army soldiers; everyone was eating meat and drinking wine together tonight.

On the other end of the phone, Gu Mosan pondered: "Staff Officer Zhang!"

Visibility is very low; the little devils' planes, in such extreme weather...

Leaving Fan Shaozeng, Pan Wenhua, Tang Shizun, Yang Sen, and others to accompany Chen Cixiu to continue drinking.

"I am Staff Officer Zhang from the Seventh War Zone command post."

The food for the Central Army units is also a bit better than that of the Local Army; as for meat dishes!

The Central Army and the Sichuan Army were getting along happily.

"Occupy Jinshanwei for me and capture the opposing Sichuan Army commander alive."

"Boom—"

"It is like this!"

Right now, he is watching how the Sichuan Army will resist his army of one hundred thousand.

"It is wartime now, so let's keep everything simple."

Both men indicated that today depends on the artillery, and they must show their might.

He stepped forward and put his arm around a major's shoulder: "Brother!"

Tang Shizun, who was on the side, stepped forward and looked at Chen Cixiu: "Deputy Commander-in-Chief Chen."

"What exactly does the Sichuan Army at Jinshanwei look like?"

He was so angry that he flew into a rage!

His eyes looked as if they were about to spit fire.

The little devils' headquarters' Navy Minister Mi Nei Guangzheng and Army Minister Shan Shan Yuan.

Immediately order the 12 Bofors Mountain Guns to fire at the little devils' Transport Ship.

Upon hearing this, Staff Officer Zhang looked at Fu Chang.

Although the waves were a bit high, the little devils' Transport Ship was still approaching the shore.

Although he is an officer of the Central Army, the great battle of Songhu is happening now.

Hearing Gu Mosan say this, everyone let out a sigh of relief.

They wouldn't dare take off to fight at all!

Furthermore, with the stingy nature of the devils, they wouldn't let the Naval Aviation take off either.

Just after arriving at the Seventh War Zone, they were already drinking and eating with the Sichuan Army generals.

"Contact the Artillery Battalion immediately!"

"Whatever business you have, telling me is the same."

Therefore, the 12 Bofors Mountain Guns of the Artillery Battalion were completely intact!

Upon learning that the Artillery Battalion was fine, Yu Hua and Guo Xunqi both let out long sighs of relief.

The devils' transport ships, carrying supplies, were approaching the shore.

"The Pudong Region is under the defense of his Eighth Group Army."

"What are you still hesitating about?"

"Oh!"

Chen Cixiu, who was always shrewd and capable, how did he become like this now that he had arrived in the territory of the Sichuan Army?!

He nodded and said, "Fine!"

"After the naval gun bombardment just now, the Sichuan Army's artillery must have been blown to smithereens."

In the seawater, more than ten of the devils' transport ships had been sunk.

Chen Cixiu would definitely report the Sichuan Army's operational plan to the Nanjing Command.

"Besides, it's only one night's time, it won't delay anything."

Staff Officer Zhang, who was making tea for Fu Chang, only realized after answering the phone that it was Commander Gu Mosan of the Third War Zone calling personally.

Pan Wenhua frowned slightly upon hearing Chen Cixiu say this.

Upon hearing this, Xue Laohu realized the Sichuan Army could still hold out for another day.

"You must have the Eighth Group Army make preparations early!"

"Zhou Yin!"

The Army and the Navy must cooperate closely.

We must make this group of Central Army officers drink until they collapse tonight.

As Tanabe Moritake spoke, all the little devils stood up.

"Just get me whatever you have!"

Then they carried out a round of shelling!

Due to the lack of confirmed coordinates, the Navy's naval guns were not accurate.

"At present, the Songhu battle situation is intense; our army's flank must have a stable guarantee."

Upon hearing this, Fu Chang patted his own chest and said, "Jinshanwei can hold out for at most one day!"

"Take advantage of the fact that the Seventh War Zone hasn't engaged the devils on a large scale yet."

The power of the naval gun bombardment was indeed quite formidable.

Mi Nei Guangzheng contacted Hasegawa Kiyoshi overnight, ordering his Third Fleet to cooperate with the Tenth Army without fail.

After saying this, Fu Chang chatted idly with Gu Mosan for a while longer, then hung up the phone.

It was much more comfortable in the Seventh War Zone than in the Third War Zone; there was a feeling of being at home.

"Old Gu, what exactly is the situation?"

"Deputy Commander-in-Chief Chen, you are here representing Principal, coming to our Seventh War Zone."

"Have them use naval guns against the Sichuan Army's artillery positions."

Inside the command post, all the little devils nodded and bowed: "Hai!!"

Kunisaki Noboru, who was to the side, immediately buttered him up: "Your Excellency Chief of Staff."

"The devils can land tomorrow, Commander Gu, you must contact Zhang Fakui."

Staff Officer Zhang stood at attention: "Greetings, Commander Gu!"

The little devils' naval guns had roughly estimated the position of the Sichuan Army's artillery positions.

Guo Xunqi put down the telescope in his hand, "Brother Yu!"

His heart was also feeling very depressed.

Hearing Zhou Xun's reply, Yu Hua and Guo Xunqi both laughed.

"Find Deputy Commander-in-Chief Chen; I have important matters to discuss with him."

On the aircraft carrier!

Seeing that the Sichuan Army's artillery had stopped firing, Tanabe Moritake revealed a satisfied smile at the corner of his mouth.

This tactic was specifically instructed by Yu Hua.

Upon hearing there was braised pork, the major couldn't help but swallow his saliva.

"In this great battle in the Songhu Region, frontline troops can only eat one meal a day; those who can eat two are very few."

On the aircraft carrier, Tanabe Moritake saw more than ten transport ships destroyed by the Sichuan Army's artillery fire.

Tanabe Moritake also contacted the Imperial General Headquarters, emphasizing the Tenth Army's landing at Jinshanwei.

"Otherwise, when the time comes, you won't even have anything to eat."

Chen Cixiu saw so many Sichuan Army generals making a scene in the Seventh War Zone command room.

"Tonight, we Sichuan Army generals have specially set up a welcome banquet for Deputy Commander-in-Chief Chen."

After Zhou Xun had the artillerymen observe the coordinates well.

He took the phone from Staff Officer Zhang's hand.

"Compared to the Imperial Army, the Republic of China Army is still too weak."

"Exactly... exactly... what is there to hesitate about."

"Let's drink until we drop tonight!"

Let him sleep for a few days to avoid him checking the Sichuan Army's battle deployment the moment he arrives.

"After the Tenth Army lands, they will certainly split their forces, and my Sichuan Army will also make plans."

"We are responsible for the south bank of Taihu, while the Eighth Group Army will hold the north bank."

Several General Officers of the Sichuan Army also toasted Chen Cixiu one by one.

Yang Sen, Fu Chang, Fan Shaozeng, and others were also echoing them from the side.

After drinking a cup of warm tea, Fu Chang immediately felt much more comfortable.

The two indicated that the Artillery Battalion would stop shelling and wait for the little devils to set up the road.

While speaking, Lao Liu also had other Sichuan Army officers continue to "pour oil."

In an instant!

The Tenth Army currently does not have many landing craft to begin with.

If the devils' Special Higher Police get hold of this, it will be very disadvantageous for the Sichuan Army's subsequent operations.

"Brother!"

Lao Chen loves it here now!

And at the Seventh War Zone headquarters.

Speaking of this, Chen Cixiu patted his own head, "I heard the noodles from your Sichuan Province are quite good."

"May I ask Deputy Commander-in-Chief Chen, can you take a call now?"

At the same time, at the General Officer banquet.

Xue Laohu, Wang Jingjiu, Wang Yaowu, Song Xilian, and other generals also came forward.

The steel and wooden planks needed for landing have already been prepared.

"To wait for your arrival, our Sichuan Army has been preparing for quite a while."

It would only delay things by one night, so there shouldn't be any major problems.

This gave the Sichuan Army an opportunity to exploit!

There is still room to save the Songhu battle situation, or at least it won't deteriorate so quickly.

"I didn't reach Chen Cixiu just now, but I reached Marshal Liu's Chief of Staff, Fu Chang."

"The little devils' air force units definitely cannot fly today."

"Fu Chang told our Third War Zone to prepare early."

Immediately, Lao Liu revealed a satisfied smile: "That's more like it!"

"I have prepared some for you as well."

"How much longer can the Seventh War Zone hold out at Jinshanwei?"

"We must hurry and eat a good meal."

Everyone toasted each other, eating with great delight.

The Major finally spoke up: "Fine!"

For this reason!

His artillery positions were all set up in several different locations.

The remaining Sichuan Army officers each pulled over a Central Army officer.

After thinking about it, he would eat the welcome banquet tonight and check the Sichuan Army's battle plans tomorrow.

The sky was just beginning to brighten!

Tanabe Moritake received the report from the Navy.

Moreover, during the shelling, they were all mobile strikes; they would run as soon as they finished firing.

"Exactly... exactly..."

"We have been preparing for quite a while."

The whole person was also stunned for a few seconds!

What is this Chen Cixiu doing?

Gu Mosan naturally knew of Fu Chang; after all, he is Marshal Liu's mastermind.

After the call connected, Zhou Xun guaranteed that the artillery would definitely make the devils look good today.

Adjutant Lao Liu nodded to show he understood and gave a gesture to Pan Wenhua.

"Everyone is dead drunk; my head is still spinning right now."

Hearing this, Gu Mosan also immediately shook off some of the thoughts in his head.

And just at this moment!

The headquarters telephone rang.

Over ten Transport Ships were routed by the Sichuan Army, and Tanabe Moritake's heart felt as if it were being cut by a knife.

"That is the General Officer banquet; people like us cannot go."

"The weather today is not very good."

If it weren't for the Sichuan Army, the more than 700,000 troops in this Songhu Region would likely have been surrounded and wiped out by the little devils long ago.

After leaving the communications department!

When Pan Wenhua took Chen Cixiu away, he also signaled his Adjutant.

"The transport ships will immediately transport materials for road laying to the shore."

After Fu Chang drank with Chen Cixiu for a short while, he slipped out quietly.

"Brother, don't hesitate."

The wind and waves were quite high, and there was a light drizzle in the sky.

At Jinshanwei!

"Boom—"

Immediately pour a cup of tea for Fu Chang.

Chen Cixiu looked at the "enthusiastic" Sichuan Army General Officers.

"Deputy Commander-in-Chief Chen is going to have dinner, let's go eat too."

Therefore, the Japanese Navy also just carried out a perfunctory shelling.

Fiercely dampen the Japanese's arrogance!

"Speak up quickly, don't be like a woman, stuttering and hesitating."

Watching the silent Gu Mosan, Xue Laohu patted him on the shoulder.

"Deputy Commander-in-Chief, how is the situation?"

"If Deputy Commander-in-Chief Chen doesn't go, if this gets out, people will think my 23rd Group Army didn't host him well."

On the sea surface of Jinshanwei!

"I want to see it for myself!"

"Hello!"

"Tomorrow, the Japanese Tenth Army will likely land."

Expressing that he would definitely get it done!

Chen Cixiu left with the Sichuan Army General Officers, and Lao Liu also sought out the attendants Chen Cixiu had brought.

"I will go with you to this welcoming banquet."

These two old Japanese met, and Shan Shan Yuan told Mi Nei Guangzheng to properly discipline the Navy.

After a round of shelling!

"Conduct carpet bombing!"

Therefore!

Yu Hua first had the Sichuan Army General Officers stall Chen Cixiu, dragging it out for as many days as possible.

"Yoshi!"

In this instant, Chen Cixiu was also drunk and feeling lightheaded.

Fu Chang had already arrived at Staff Officer Zhang's side when Staff Officer Zhang said his first sentence.

"Order!"

He was now in a dilemma!

Fortunately, nothing major happened this time, and Gu Mosan let out a breath of stale air.

"Deputy Commander-in-Chief Chen won't be waking up for a while."

"Commander Gu, I am Fu Chang."

After the call connected, Zhou Xun stated that the Japanese Navy's Naval Gun bombardment did not cause any losses to the Artillery Battalion.

Zhou Yin saluted Yu Hua: "Yes!"

A Staff Officer of the headquarters.

He felt that the Sichuan Army 23rd Group Army was full of talented people, and they spoke so nicely.

This certainly meant they hadn't taken Principal's instructions to heart.

After the Japanese Navy stopped shelling!

Yu Hua had someone quickly contact the artillery position.

"Each Division and Regiment follow immediately, everyone work together to pave the road as fast as possible."

"This is all a token of our sincerity."

Principal won't reply until tomorrow, it seems.

A smile appeared on Tanabe Moritake's cheeks.

At yesterday's military meeting.

After Chen Cixiu arrives at the Seventh War Zone, have the Sichuan Army General Officers host him well.

"Deputy Commander-in-Chief Chen is eating dinner, you all must eat too."

Today's weather is unfavorable for the Imperial Army, and the Naval Aviation cannot take off to provide escort.

Tanabe Moritake issued the order, and his Adjutant replied: "Hai!"

"I had the mess Squad cook red-braised pork tonight."

"Now that we are all brothers in the same trench, let's eat tonight to build our relationship!"

Resulting in the Tenth Army's landing encountering certain obstacles.

"Baka yaro!"

It would be best to get Chen Cixiu drunk directly at the banquet.

Whatever titles sounded good, the several Sichuan Army General Officers all heaped them onto Chen Cixiu.

"This subordinate will go now!"

"I want to ask, how much longer can the Sichuan Army of the Seventh War Zone at Jinshanwei hold out?"

"He will definitely think our Sichuan Army treated you poorly."

"The Imperial Army's blade is about to wipe out the Sichuan Army at Jinshanwei."

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