Chapter 321: Sand Table Deduction

Wuhan. Command of the 11th Army of the Japanese Army. Okamura Ninji and the commanders of the divisions who were urgently recalled from the front are conducting a tense war game. According to aerial photography of the terrain of the 331 base. and the internal structure of the tunnel provided by the 116th Division before the jade was broken. A large military sand table is placed in the center of the war room.Every hill, every trail, every firing point, and the approximate distribution of troops in the 331 base are listed in detail. Of course. Firepower points and troop distribution. It's just the result of the Japanese army's calculations based on the terrain and various numbers.

Although the ** in the direction of Liuyang and Liling retreated across the board. The Imperial Army succeeded in capturing both places. But the price to pay is not insignificant. The Imperial Army lost more than 20,000 troops in direct combat. This was an incredible number in the early days of the Anti-Japanese War. But because Jiang Haoran was born. Every campaign. The number of Imperial casualties has increased from time to time. There were even terrorist incidents in which the division and regimental structure were completely annihilated. can use this kind of damage to snatch two places from Jiang Haoran's hands. It's not just Okamura who thinks it's worth it. Base camp also indicates acceptable. On the one hand, he urged Okamura to do his best to take the 331 base. Uproot Jiang Haoran's tumor. On the one hand, the troops were urgently transferred. Replenish the divisions and regiments that were damaged on the front line. At the same time, a division of puppet troops was transferred from North China for Okamura Ningji to deploy. All kinds of weapons, ammunition, food and materials are constantly being transported to Wuhan.

Base camp is all or nothing with full support. It makes Okamura Ningji feel even more pressure.The 331 base is already under the front of the imperial army.But he doesn't know anything about the internal structure of the 331 base.He feels like a hedgehog who can't speak.For the sake of prudence.The war game deduction implements two sets of plans.One is that the base has not formed a fortress.The other is of course the fortress has been formed.

If the fortress is not formed. Follow the deduction. The 101st Division, the 104th Division, and the Sixth Division of the Imperial Army (lacking a wing) can reach more than 70,000 troops after replenishment, plus more than 10,000 horses and horses of a puppet army division. One wing of the 2nd Division, the Independent Mixed Brigade and the 6th Division in the direction of Liuyang. Guarding against Xue Yue's department in the direction of Changsha. Give a proper blow to Jigong Mountain. dragged Jiang Haoran as an assist. Planes, chariots, heavy artillery, and heroes take turns to fight.

Although Jiang Haoran's Nanshan Independent Army claimed to be five divisions. But it can be seen from the several hand-to-hand encounters between Su Peng's division of the third division and Yuan Dongdong of the fourth division. The number of their divisions will not exceed fifteen thousand. Although the newly formed Fifth Division was able to absorb 30,000 or 40,000 horses of the 49th Army. At one point, the number of troops reached more than 40,000. But in the battle of Liling. And they fought fiercely. It's good to have fifteen thousand left. plus Yuan Dong's Fourth Division, Su Peng's Third Division, and even Xu Biao's First Division. All of them suffered a lot of damage in the early battle. The only thing that really did little damage was the second division of Yin Donglai, which was guarding Xiangtan. But it also lost thousands of dollars in the attack on Youxian. The total number of troops should be within 70,000. But it should be stationed in Liuyang, Youxian, and the base.

The base has an arsenal though. But it's only been three or four months since it was put into use. Plus Jiang Haoran is extremely ambitious. As soon as the arsenal came out. on a large scale the production of new types of weapons. The storage of ammunition must be rather limited . The Battle of Nanchang and the battle of Dawei Mountain should basically deplete their stocks. A large-scale attack by the Imperial Army will certainly lead to their ammunition being unsustainable. In a situation where troops and logistics are stretched thin. The Imperial Army chooses a little breakthrough. With an overwhelming handful of troops. In less than ten days, you will be able to capture the big and small pinnacles. Successfully captured Base 331.

The success of the first wargame deduction scheme. The sun flag of the Japanese army was planted all over the sand table and the entire 331 base. Let the entire command thunderous applause. The top brass of the Japanese army was full of excitement one by one. It was as if at this moment they had already stepped on the 331 base under their feet.

"Gentlemen. Don't rejoice too soon. And that's just the initial plan. A qiē are just our beautiful imagination base fortress was not formed. Jiang Haoran was also besieged on a hill outside the city of Nanjing. In this case, we will lose nearly 20,000 imperial elites in order to capture the 331 base. If neither of these factors is in our favor. Think about it, gentlemen. How terrifying this sword must be hanging over our heads." Okamura Ninji said his worries without concern.

Jiang Haoran was able to successfully rescue Anna from the heavily guarded Nanjing. Get out safely. Entering the mountains is like a dragon entering the sea. How likely is it that the Imperial Army will actually besiege him. Okamura Ninji is still self-aware. I don't know when. Jiang Haoran will return to the base. I wonder Jiang Haoran is sitting at home now.

"This. Unlikely. France's 'Maginot Line' cost a lot of money. It took nine years and has not been completed. Jiang Haoran was born in Baiding. Obviously, the Nationalist government did not have the financial strength to help him accomplish this grand cause. By his influence alone. Summoned a bunch of mud legs. You can really build an impregnable fortress. And it's still more than half a year."

It was Shinichi Tanaka, commander of the 114th Division of the Japanese Army, who spoke. His words were immediately greeted with a nod of applause. Most of the Japanese troops were skeptical of the fortress at Chiang Haoran's base.

The 116th Division was completely annihilated. However, the telegram sent back from the 331 base clearly exposed some of the base's internal structure and the distribution of fire points. In order not to cause panic among the soldiers of the Imperial Army and even the top ranks, Okamura Ningji blocked the actual situation of the 116th Division being completely annihilated.

At this point, it seems. Don't tell them the truth. Instead, it will fuel their arrogance. So. Okamura Ninji then recounted to them with great regret the entire telegram sent back by the 116th Division. Includes several farewell messages.

The entire command headquarters was in an uproar. There are those who beat their chests and feet, those who are frightened, and the screams and scolding are more mainstream.

"Yaga. I must have chopped this butcher alive to avenge tens of thousands of imperial soldiers." Shiro Inaba, the commander of the 2nd Division, roared with a hideous face.

"Chop him alive."

"Yes. This demon must not be spared. We're going to have to uproot his lair this time."

The Japanese military top brass chimed in. Okamura Ninji is still quite satisfied with this scene. Nodding with satisfaction.

Chief of Staff Isamu Kinoshita sighed. Take out a message. It is the latest news of the Extra High Class. It is reported. Jiang Haoran proposed to the Nationalist Government the establishment of a large-scale contest of the whole army. Obtained the permission of the top level of the Nationalist Government; selected about 20,000 outstanding soldiers from hundreds of divisions across the country and rushed to the 331 base to participate in the contest**Afterwards. Combat effectiveness should definitely not be underestimated.