The 44th Independent Brigade under Feng Anbang and the 25th Division led by Zhang Yaoming rushed to maneuver around Taierzhuang, which really gave Li Zongren some confidence.

At the very least, when these two troops set off, Li Zongren's face showed a relaxed look.

However, just when Li Zongren's side was just relieved, at this time, on the side of Taierzhuang, not far from Taierzhuang, a Japanese army had already arrived here.

This unit is the 21st Wing under the 5th Division of the Japanese Army.

It is also the troops who participated in the Battle of Taierzhuang personally led by Seishiro Itagaki himself!

"Your Excellency, Division Commander, after a distance of about ten miles, it is already Taierzhuang!" An officer walked up to Seishiro Itagaki and said very respectfully.

"Roar! After a day and night of rapid marching, we finally arrived at Taierzhuang! It's not easy! Hearing this, Seishiro Itagaki showed a satisfied look on his face, and then his face turned pale, and he said in a deep voice: "Immediately send a message to Sasaki Gozo of the 11th Wing, saying that we have arrived in Taierzhuang and ask where they are!" ”

"Hey!"

Hearing this, the officer immediately bowed and saluted, and answered in a deep voice.

Soon, a telegram had been sent to the 11th Wing, and in the message received from the 21st Wing, even if Sasaki Wuzo had already been mentally prepared, when he heard that the division commander personally led a wing to arrive, he was still a little incredulous.

But Sasaki Wusan is not an ordinary person after all, and he quickly came back to his senses, with a look of excitement on his face, and said to the chief of staff beside him: "Sure enough, as you said, His Excellency the division commander really came in person!" It's unbelievable! ”

Hearing this, the chief of staff of the 11th Wing also quietly breathed a sigh of relief, with a smile on his face, and said in a deep voice: "It seems that we have all underestimated the importance of this Chen Qingzhi to the division commander!" After receiving the telegram, it had only been a day, and the division commander had already made up his mind, and even personally broke through the blockade of the Chinese army with a wing of troops and came here! It's unbelievable! ”

"It's hard to believe!" When Sasaki Wuzo said this, there was a look of regret on his face: "It seems that this Chen Qingzhi is really a fragrant bait, but it's a pity, as soon as His Excellency the division commander comes, this great credit will be given away!" It's really a little unwilling to think about it! ”

"Huh...... Your Excellency, Captain of the Wing, although there are many benefits to eliminating Chen Qingzhi, it also depends on whether we have the ability to do so! If you can't destroy it, what's the point of keeping it! The chief of staff said with a smile: "At present, although such a great merit has been given to His Excellency the division commander, we are out of the matter and invincible!" ”

"Not only did we get rid of all our responsibilities, but we also won the favor and trust of His Excellency the Division Commander, and even if His Excellency the Division Commander succeeded, we could also share some of the credit! After all, Your Excellency our division commander is not the kind of person who looks ugly! At present, this plan is absolutely beneficial and harmless for us! ”

Hearing this, Sasaki Gozo nodded, very agreeing.

After a conversation with the chief of staff, Sasaki Gozo had already ordered the dispatcher to call back, report their location to Seishiro Itagaki, and give a detailed account of the situation of the defenders.

And Seishiro Itagaki, who received a telegram from Sasaki Gozo, did not hesitate at all, and went directly to their location with his 21st Wing.

Although Itagaki Seishiro wanted to eliminate the Shina army as soon as possible, he also understood.

This Chen Qingzhi is definitely not so easy to take, so if you want to kill the Independent Brigade and kill Chen Qingzhi, you must increase your strength and increase the number of soldiers.

And wouldn't the 11th Wing be the best target?

With the 21st Wing and the 11th Wing, they combined their forces and cooperated with the 8th Brigade to launch an attack on the position of the Chinese Army, successfully attacked the position, eliminated the Independent Brigade and annihilated Chen Qingzhi.

If you do this, there will be much less hindrance and stress!

Without resting, the 21st Wing finally arrived at the location of the 11th Wing after another rapid march.

After arriving here, Itagaki Seishiro did not immediately order the troops to participate in the attack, but instead let all the soldiers of the 21st Wing live and cook, and then rest for the night to recharge their energy and wait for the attack to start early tomorrow morning.

After all, he had just arrived here, and he still needed to explore the terrain and feel the details of the opposite side.

Moreover, his troops were already exhausted from the rapid march and needed to rest.

After giving the order to let the 21st Wing rest, Seishiro Itagaki saw several officers coming from a distance, and when he looked at it, it was Sasaki Gozo and others.

Sasaki Wuzo came to the front of Seishiro Itagaki and immediately bowed after standing still, and said respectfully: "Your Excellency the division commander, I didn't expect you to come in person!" At this time, the Chinese army will definitely die! ”

Hearing this, Seishiro Itagaki first returned a salute, and then said: "Don't think about the Shina Army so simply!" You have fought against them before, and you know their roots! Although I came in person this time, I only brought the strength of one wing, and the main force of the Fifth Division was entangled in the Zhina Army and could not withdraw! Therefore, this time to deal with the defenders of China on the opposite side, we still have some difficulties! Reinforcements from the Air Force and armored fighting vehicle units are necessary! ”

Hearing this, Sasaki Gozo naturally nodded in agreement, and expressed deep admiration for Itagaki Seishiro's analysis in his heart.

Although His Excellency the Division Commander has only just come here, it is already very powerful to be able to see this in such a short period of time!

From this, it can be seen that His Excellency the division commander is not the kind of person who has no strategy!

Just imagine, how can Seishiro Itagaki be the kind of person who can become the division commander of a first-class division and almost become a minister of the Imperial Cabinet?!

Of course not!

After the two saluted each other, Sasaki Isori invited Seishiro Itagaki to his headquarters to speak, and after the two came to the headquarters and sat down, a Japanese soldier brought two cups of tea, and then quietly withdrew.

Itagaki Seishiro then spoke: "Let's talk about it, you fought with the Shina army here before, and you must have some experience, talk about your opinion of the Shina army opposite us!" ”

Hearing Itagaki Seishiro's words, Sasaki Gozo's face was also a little solemn, he frowned and muttered for a moment, and then slowly spit out three words: "Very powerful!" ”