With the dispatch of the Japanese army, the scouts of the Northeast Army immediately transmitted the news to the headquarters. Then, under the order of Zhen Zhen, the seemingly incomparably scattered troops of the Southeast Military Region quickly moved.

The Japanese moved quickly. The Nagogawa Brigade marched at a high speed. Because he understood that this was imminent, this operation was used as a bait, and it was necessary to put pressure on the fleeing army of China to induce the Chinese army to attack them, so that the reinforcements behind could seize the opportunity and inflict heavy damage on the Northeast Army.

At the Nagogawa Brigade Headquarters issued an order to annihilate the Northeast Army at all costs, the two brigades under the command of the Nagogawa Brigade abandoned their baggage, and everything was simple, showing extraordinary speed.

Headquarters of the Southern Military District.

"Report to the commander that the fourth regiment is being targeted by the Japanese army. Most of the Japanese brigades were in desperate pursuit. ”

"Got it!" Zhen Zhen said quietly. No one knew what he was thinking.

"Commander, this is a good opportunity, we can mobilize troops to attack this group of advancing Japanese troops, if we can eat one brigade of Japanese troops at a time this time, then the strength of the Japanese army will be dealt a heavy blow. This is really good for our battle situation. Political Commissar Qian Zhuangfei said.

"Don't worry, the commander of the Japanese army is not a fool, such a rash attack should not appear, order the reconnaissance troops, give me a careful investigation. The key direction is the direction of the headquarters of the Japanese army. Zhen Zhen said calmly.

"Commander, it's a pity to give up such a good opportunity! It was not easy for us to let the little devils divide their troops. Besides, with our troops, we can eat half of their brigade by concentrating four regiments. What a great opportunity! Qian Zhuangfei still felt that it was a pity to give up. As for the reinforcements of the Japanese army, other troops can be transferred to block the attack. Encirclement and reinforcement, this tactic is customary both at home and abroad, and the effect is very good.

"Order all regiments to move closer to the headquarters of the Japanese army and wait in concealment." Zhen Zhen said quietly. His mind had already run to the battlefield, thinking about the purpose of such an unusual action of the Japanese army.

With Zhenzhen's order, the regiments of the Northeast Army did not have the slightest regular meeting with this aggressive Nagogawa brigade. And the four regiments that were being pursued also increased their advance. put on a posture of running away after you chase me and see who dies first.

Haicheng, the temporary headquarters of the Japanese army.

Half an hour passed, and the war that the Japanese army was expecting did not break out at all.

"Where is the Nagogawa Brigade?" Lieutenant General Shibagoro asked in a deep voice.

"It's ten kilometers away from headquarters. Your Excellency, Division Commander, I propose that the pursuit be halted immediately and that the 1st Brigade be able to withdraw in response to the Nagogawa Brigade. Major General Hanzo Yamanashi said.

"The commander of the branch is really cunning and very calm, such an opponent is the most terrifying.!" Lieutenant General Shibagoro sighed and said, "Withdraw the troops!" Send a telegram to Nagokawa and warn him that he must be on guard when withdrawing troops. It is quite possible that the Chinese will attack when they withdraw their troops. ”

Now he has a headache when he arrives, and his calmness in the face is unexpected. However, the tactics they practiced were very troublesome, although the effect was relatively slow, and it was not as exciting as the competition of real knives and guns on the battlefield, but no one could do otherwise, and the feeling of cutting flesh with a blunt knife was even more unacceptable. From the dark circles under the eyes of the rapidly increasing number of soldiers, Lieutenant General Shiba Goro saw the sinister intentions of the Northeast Army.

"Send a telegram to the corps headquarters, report all the situations facing our division to Senior General Anton Sadami, and at the same time attach our judgment on the tactics of the Chinese Army, and request the tactical guidance of His Excellency the General." Lieutenant General Shiba Goro said in a deep voice. The headquarters of the First Army was not here, but was set up at Yingkou, and the Third Fleet was stationed at Yingkou to protect it, which was very safe. And the situation he is facing now also makes Lieutenant General Shibagoro a little helpless.

"Hay!"

Unlike the Japanese army, which was at a loss, the headquarters of the Northeast Army was relatively relaxed.

"Report to the commander, the Japanese army's forward brigade has stopped advancing and is withdrawing in an orderly manner, and the fourth regiment is asking for instructions on whether to turn around and counterattack?" The operational staff officer asked loudly.

"At the same time, the fourth regiment counterattacked, prohibiting a hard encounter with the Japanese army, and withdrawing after a battle!" Zhen Zhen said.

"Report to the commander, the reconnaissance unit has sent intelligence that a large Japanese army has been found five kilometers behind the rear of the Japanese army's forward brigade, with a strength of between 8,000 and 10,000 people, and it is extremely well-equipped." The intelligence staff officer of the Southern Military Region said loudly. His eyes were full of admiration for Zhen Zhen.

Five kilometers, coupled with the large-scale reconnaissance of the troops in front, the rear of the Japanese army's forward brigade can easily become a blind spot for the Northeast Army scouts, if it were not for Zhen Zhen personally giving the order to ask the Japanese scouts to go deep behind the Japanese army's forward brigade, otherwise the enemy's reinforcements are likely to be ignored.

"Got it!" Zhen Zhen nodded. Then Zhen Zhen turned his head and said to the combat staff officer: "Order the three regiments of the 17th Brigade to launch an attack on the Japanese headquarters from the northeast, east and west. The battle is as if it were the original, only taking advantage and not suffering! ”

"Yes!"

Boom Boom Boom ...... The attack from three directions caught the Japanese troops on alert in three directions of Haicheng off guard. The bustle of the southern battlefield attracted the attention of all the Japanese troops, and they did not expect the Northeast Army to launch an attack on this side. Therefore, the vigilance of the Japanese army was not very high. In addition, this terrain is relatively complicated, and the soldiers of the Northeast Army can easily approach the Japanese army.

The attack was carried out quickly, and the Japanese army reacted quickly, after all, the position had been completely constructed, the use of various terrains, defensive attacks, and firepower had been perfected. Therefore, in addition to the initial panic, the Japanese army quickly entered the state and began to effectively counterattack the Northeast Army. When the Japanese counterattacked, the soldiers of the Northeast Army retreated very decisively. The Japanese defenders, who had not received the order to attack, could only helplessly watch the Northeast Army march away.

Yingkou, the headquarters of the First Army of the Japanese Army. Originally, when the Japanese army landed in Yingkou, the Northeast Army had almost given up the people and materials in Yingkou, but some basic things such as houses were not demolished. After all, although Yingkou is very fast in the development of the Northeast, it has the meaning of the largest port in the Northeast, but after all, the time is in a hurry, and in addition to the influence of the Japanese Navy on Yingkou in the geographical location, although there are many shops in Yingkou, they are basically cargo stations based on entrepot trade, and there are no factories for independent production. Therefore, under the order of the Northeast government, Yingkou can be withdrawn so cleanly.

After the Japanese army occupied Yingkou, facing a dead and silent empty city, it was a pity to abandon it. For the sake of the commander of the Japanese Third Fleet, he once suggested that Admiral Sadami Anton set up his headquarters on the naval warships, which were relatively small but had sufficient supplies. In Japanese military circles, the Navy's treatment is much higher than that of the Army. But Admiral Anton Sadami did not use it for the refusal. Just kidding, if the headquarters is set up on a naval warship, it will not be angry with the admirals everywhere. There is nothing to be done with no one in Yingkou Port, they can recruit some people from the country, anyway, there are ronins who have nothing to eat in Japan. Moreover, after the army enters the hinterland of the northeast, it can plunder some people, in short, the land controlled by the Japanese Empire will not be so depressed forever.

"What exactly is the general army of China? Something you can't figure out? "Admiral Sadami Anton is also a little troubled by the problems faced by the 1st Division.

"Your Excellency, judging from the actions of the Chinese people, they do not want us to retreat, do they already know our combat intentions?" Lieutenant General Shigeyuki Hitohara said in a low voice.

"This makes sense. What's more, if we are allowed to withdraw our troops to Lushun, the Chinese army will face a more severe form, with the Lushun port as the backing, the empire's logistics can be fully guaranteed, in this case, the local advantage of the Chinese army will be reduced to the greatest extent. Moreover, the Chinese army will still be attracted by us to the Lushun area, if we enter Jinzhou, with our management of Jinzhou, the geographical advantage of the Chinese people will be completely lost, and the decisive battle of the entire battlefield will not be what we want to see. If this is speculated, it is understandable that the people of China will die if they intercept the retreat of the Imperial Japanese Army! Admiral Anton Sadami thought for a moment and said.

"Your Excellency, these are all speculations, but from the perspective of safety. It is most correct to transfer the 1st Division to the Lushun area as soon as possible. The 1st Division, as the most prestigious unit of the Imperial Guards Division, must not support that accident again. Moreover, once the Yalu River is launched, we will be reduced to a supporting role, and the military department will not support us in a large-scale battle. Therefore, withdraw to the Lushun area, and we will take the initiative. At that time, the decision on whether to fight or suppress will be in the hands of the Imperial Japanese Army. ”

"Report to the division, there is an urgent telegram from North Korea, the fifth division has set off from Pingxiang in North Korea and is heading for the Yalu River!" The staff officer of the Confidential Section said.

"So fast?" Admiral Anton Sadami was taken aback. You must know that, according to his expectations, two divisions have already been sent to the front line of the Yalu River, and the Fifth Division will stay in Pingxiang for a short time to strengthen the momentum of the First Division. But I didn't expect the Fifth Division to be transferred away so quickly. Could it be that the Yalu River has changed? Thinking of this, General Anton Sadami's expression couldn't help but be gloomy.

"Nitianhara-kun, what information is there in the country?"

"The country is very stable, both the government and the military are still calm."

"Calm?" Admiral Anton Sadami's eyebrows were full of contemplation, and finally his eyebrows gradually stretched, and although his face was still ugly, he looked like he had made up his mind.

"Because we did not explain the situation on the battlefield in detail, the military department believed that our First Army was enough to solve the Zhina Army in Liaoning Province, so the Fifth Division would be transferred to the front line of the Yalu River." Lieutenant General Shigeyuki Nitohara added.

"Send a telegram to the 1st Division, asking them to focus on defense and be safe. Wait for the army to rest and recuperate, and immediately set off for Jinzhou. In the end, Senior General Sadami Anton accepted the advice of the Chief of Staff.

(To be continued)