The Anti-Japanese War Begins with the Northeast Army

Could it be that... because I accelerated the development of the Northeast, the Japanese's development also improved?

Jiang Cheng felt something was wrong.

No matter what, Japan's development in technology, industry, and military quality is actually slightly better than China's.

After all, in addition to the secret support from the United States, Japan has also obtained a large amount of resources and wealth for development from Northeast Korea and other places through years of external expansion.

If Japan also had more advanced weapons, then...

Jiang Cheng clenched his fists slightly: This not only means that the war in the Northeast may not be as easy as he expected; it also means that the war inside the Great Wall may be more difficult, and the Japanese army may even advance faster!
"Contact Ting Shu immediately. I need to confirm the situation at sea with him!"

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It is obviously unrealistic to learn more about the Japanese army from this battle.

Jiang Cheng could only piece together more details from his comrades who had fought against the Japanese and confirm the current situation of his opponent.

Zhang Tingshu's reply made Jiang Cheng suspicious: According to common sense, after the September 18th Incident, the Japanese army would inevitably deploy all the troops it could mobilize to launch a sweeping offensive towards the Northeast.

But the report from his own navy made Jiang Cheng more and more uneasy: Zhang Tingshu encountered the fierce attack of the Combined Fleet only about a month after the September 18th Incident;

Later, when they were evenly matched with the Northeast Navy and had failed to capture the Tumen River after a long attack, they turned downstream and probably chose other attack locations to land.

"That is to say, the Japanese realized that it was difficult to fight in the Northeast, so they switched to attacking other directions."

Zhang Xuecheng was a little nervous.

His growth has not been as smooth as that of his cousin...it is not an exaggeration to say that he has experienced three ups and downs.

So for a period of time, he had extremely complicated feelings towards his cousin.

But now, when he heard that the Japanese might launch a fierce attack on the interior in the future, he suddenly became nervous.

"Looking at the situation after our Northeast Army entered the pass, given the current strength of the Japanese army, it is obviously not a very realistic thing to continue to break through and achieve some results."

Jiang Cheng lowered his eyes and drew on the map in front of him according to the information brought back by the scouts who kept coming back. He spoke softly to Zhang Xuecheng,

"What I am worried about now is that in addition to the Korean side, there will be more Japanese troops coming, and the other one is Shandong."

Sun Zhengnan drew everyone's attention and pointed at Qingdao, Yantai and other places, "Especially Qingdao, the area near the pier is very dangerous, the terrain over the old city is high, and this coastal area is very suitable for landing operations--"

"If the Japanese army lands in Shandong, Hai Rusong will be unable to defend itself."

Jiang Cheng nodded meaningfully.

If something happens in Shandong, even if he doesn't say anything, with his father's temper, he will definitely lead the three areas of Rehe to enter the pass and help his brother-in-law and relative Hai Rushong fight this war.

"Shandong is dangerous. I think Shanghai and Yuhang are very suitable places for the Japanese to land—"

Zhang Tinglan immediately expressed his disagreement, "Master Jiang, no matter what, our operations must be centered around the Northeast!"

"Jilin is the center of the entire area outside the Great Wall, and Heilongjiang Province is currently a distribution center for light industry and weapons assembly... The two places also connect Rehe, Chahar, and our heavy industrial base, Mongolia."

"If there is unrest in these two places, it will directly affect the overall operations and will be more detrimental to the direction of the entire war." How could Jiang Cheng not understand what he meant?

But the overall situation is indeed like this. Zhang Tinglan also meant that he did not want Jiang Cheng to be like Han Qing, dividing his troops and entering the pass, which would only lead to him being stuck in the quagmire within the pass.

"What you said is very meaningful."

Jiang Cheng turned his eyes to the map again, "At present, the Japanese on the other side of Ji'an have calmed down for the time being--"

"Hua Jiazi and his brothers are still repairing the fortifications and replenishing the mines in the front... I think it will not be easy for the Japanese to attack Ji'an."

As he spoke, he pointed his right hand towards Fengtian: "My father and Gao Wensheng are gathering in the Jinzhou area; while the Japanese are firmly holding Fengtian, waiting for the arrival of reinforcements from Sinuiju."

"I don't want the brothers to be delayed too much in Ji'an and affect our strategic goal of counterattacking the Japanese army."

Originally they thought that they would attack Fengtian from Siping, form two lines with the Rehe Army in Jinzhou, and drive the Kwantung Army from Yingkou into the sea...

But judging from the battle in Ji'an, they may have another fierce battle to fight.

"Master Jiang, what do you mean——"

Sun Zhengnan suddenly understood what he meant, "Do you want to break through to the other side, and then?"

Jiang Cheng punched the map and said, "That's right! Dandong doesn't have a large army right now, so it's probably undefendable... I want to order my brothers to break through the other side, and then lead the troops around to Sinuiju, cutting off the Japanese army's entry into Feng Province!"

In this way, Jinzhou, Xinmin, Siping and other places will be in a position to close the door and beat the dog against Fengtian.

Even if the Japanese army wanted to attack the Northeast again, it would be extremely difficult.

All the generals in the big tent looked around and exchanged glances quickly:

Everyone was very nervous. Jiang Cheng's tactics were too radical. Entering a foreign country and taking a long detour to attack the enemy from behind was undoubtedly a solitary invasion.

"If the Japanese attack this unit, I'm afraid we won't even be able to send timely reinforcements."

Zhang Tinglan has always been the most conservative among the generals. "If a war of attrition develops over there, it will not only be of no benefit to the situation in the Northeast, but will even give the Japanese an opportunity to take advantage of it."

"Whether it's Shandong, Yuhang, or even Shanghai in the future - well, I don't care what Shanghai does! I'm afraid that if we consume too much, the Japanese will take advantage of our weakness to break into Jilin, and we will be..."

Before he finished speaking, Zhang Xuecheng suddenly said loudly: "You are all scared, right? Then let me go this time!"

Everyone turned their eyes to him. Jiang Cheng's face darkened and he said, "You can't go... This battle is related to whether the entire Northeast war can be reversed. I think I have to lead this army myself!"

Sun Zhengnan was shocked. "No way! If we want to fight on the other side, we have to send someone more reliable. But looking at the entire Northeast Army, we have more soldiers and more generals. How can we let you, the commander-in-chief, go?"

Zhang Xuecheng was also angry: "What's wrong with you? Are you looking down on me? I said I would go, but you didn't let me. You even said you wanted to go in person. If so—"

The generals were still arguing about who should lead the team to fight across the river when suddenly a rapid alarm sounded outside the tent.

Zhang Xuecheng slapped his thigh and said, "Damn it, these little devils are endless, here they come again!" (End of this chapter)