The report of the damage of the dragon mouth has been sent to Mitsuzo Kamio's desk. Due to www.biquge.info the chaotic management, it is impossible to verify the exact data of the materials, and the Fuso Army has always had a fine tradition of being invincible in battle. Judging only by the reports, the loss of materiel is not serious.

During the night attack at Longkou, only a small amount of ammunition and cloth were damaged, but the Imperial Army defeated the flames with a fearless spirit and will, and successfully rescued a large amount of supplies from the sea of fire, recovering huge losses for His Majesty the Emperor and the Empire. It can be seen that the Imperial Army, blessed by the great spirit of bushido, can not be afraid of fire and water, does not avoid swords and guns, and has no enemies, and can stop the pace of conquest of the Great Imperial Army.

Although the words on the report are impassioned and tear-jerking, the statistical losses are also insignificant. But the facts will not be erased by the data after all, and the quartermaster announced in despair that if the country cannot deliver supplies in time, it will not be long before even the food and drink of the headquarters cannot be guaranteed.

In addition, in addition to the report of the Longkou garrison, a material application report attached to it is also very revealing. In order to avoid the recurrence of similar incidents, the Longkou garrison proposed to recruit migrant workers to build a permanent fort in Longkou. At the same time, the simple wharf will be built into a regular large-scale wharf to increase cargo throughput. At the same time, it is suggested that in order to ensure the smooth operation of goods, a simple railway can be built in Longkou to ensure that materials can be taken with them and do not occupy the wharf. In order to achieve the above objectives, financial resources are required............

The implication is that the goods are naturally transported away, and the loss on the road is not the responsibility of the Longkou garrison, and this pot can be carried by itself.

Obviously, this night battle defeated not only the supplies, but also the self-confidence of the garrison to keep the dragon's mouth. If there was another night attack, most of what the Imperial Army could do was to fight bravely against the flames and successfully salvage a number of important supplies. As for avoiding similar incidents and ensuring the safety of supplies, this ...... It should be the responsibility of the Navy.

True, all this is the fault of the Navy. The enemy attacked from the water, and if the navy had behaved a little better and blocked the Lu fleet in the harbor, the Longkou incident would not have happened at all!

The army staff officers immediately found the person responsible for the Longkou incident and wrote a report of several dozen pages. The first 20 pages are a summary of the lessons learned, detailing the many problems exposed by the attack. From the management of the navy to the operational will of the navy and even the technical and tactical level of the navy, they have all criticized the incompleteness of the navy. The last 45 pages describe in detail the Army's bravery and outstanding performance. And attached is a list of 300 people, all members of the Longkou garrison, all included.

The great staff officers also came up with a plan to avoid the recurrence of similar incidents. It is to put the navy under the command of the army, and as long as the navy relinquishes power and the great army commands all the warships, the Shandong navy will surely be destroyed within two weeks, and the entire Shandong campaign will be completed within a month.

Of course, Mitsuzo Kamio is happy to see the Navy hand over its command, but when you think about it, you also know that the dolphins of Etajima will definitely not be killed, and this report is equivalent to not being written. It is a pleasant good thing to throw the pot of the Longkou night attack on the head of the navy, and the real problem must be solved after all.

Even if the railway is built and the train is transported, the existing materials in Longkou will not be able to last long. Under the cover of night, some cargo ships escaped the attack with supplies, and relying on those supplies, the army would not run out of food for the time being. But long-term warfare, relying only on the materials in front of you, obviously will not work. In China itself, material procurement is becoming more and more intense, and if we do not seize the time to achieve military victory, future wars will become more and more difficult.

In the Fuso military system, supply staff officers have always been the most despised, and this kind of ranking is of course inextricably linked to the Fuso army's emphasis on offense and defense, and at the same time more contempt for supply. But this does not mean that the Fuso soldiers are really stupid enough to fight a war without thinking about supplies. On the contrary, its military system and theoretical teaching were not much different from those of the Taixi power at this time, and the importance of supply was also very clear.

The main reason is that Fuso's territory is limited, and it is not difficult to supply the country, relying on the forced expropriation strategy called "local transfer" or "indiscriminate capture", which is enough to maintain the expenditure of the army. Even during the Futie War, due to the support of the Dajin court, it was far easier for Fusang to obtain supplies outside the pass than Tiele, and the logistical pressure was not great.

On the battlefield in Shandong, it is unlikely that it will be indiscriminately arrested or transferred on the spot. The strategy of clearing the field made it extremely difficult to raise materials. Procurement in neighboring provinces has also been more or less resisted by local Chinese businessmen.

Yuan Weiting's goal is obviously to get one step closer, and if he wants to achieve his goal, he must first have someone to look forward to. A president who loses popular support cannot become an emperor. Therefore, he can declare external neutrality, but he will definitely not support Fusang's use of force against Shandong, and wants to put pressure on the government through diplomacy to facilitate procurement, and this road is extinct.

Among the local warlords, there are many people who don't see each other with Zhao Guanhou, if they can make trouble for him, or even simply abolish his seal, I believe that some people are willing to do it. However, Zhao Guanhou seized the opportunity in the battle of public opinion, coupled with the running of Chen Lenghe, Meng Siyuan and others, which has set off a wave of anti-Japanese resistance in the business world. If the Overseers wanted to sit securely, they had to join forces with the gentry, and both the gentry and merchants came out to encourage the war against the Japanese, and they did not dare to pull down their faces to help the San people in procurement.

As the war of public opinion unfolded, businessmen who had accepted orders from the Fuso government to cooperate with the military department found it increasingly difficult to carry out the work.

Famous opera troupes, movie stars, or groups that sang songs, told stories, and performed civilized dramas from Shandong began to carry out propaganda in various provinces about the invasion of the Japanese invaders, and Shandong used the province as the enemy of the country to defend the republic to the death. Many of the children and grandchildren of wealthy merchants and landlords in neighboring provinces also studied in the city's new-style schools. These young students, who are the main consumer groups of the newspaper, have unwittingly become propagandists in Shandong after receiving the guidance of public opinion.

In addition, as soon as Fusang Fu occupied Longkou, he began to forcibly exchange precious metals, trying to replace the reckless use of military tickets. This also made the merchants of the surrounding provinces vigilant, and adopted a hostile and wary attitude towards the Fuso people.

Whether it is the procurement of military food or the raising of materials, it has become extremely difficult, and even if the comprador comes forward, the results are not obvious. Some clever Fusang businessmen began to adopt the method of hiring compradors and then compradors, so as not to expose their identities, and even pretended to be envoys of the Lu army to buy supplies. But this time, the cost has been pushed higher and higher, and the expenditure of the war has exceeded the prior estimate.

On the frontal battlefield, although the Fuso Army still maintained its victory, it was difficult for the Lu Army to form an effective resistance. However, in the war of public opinion, it was the Fuso side that was at a disadvantage. The Chinese merchants and gentry, who had always stood by and watched the war, became more inclined this time, which made the life of the attackers more difficult.

The current international situation, as well as the national strength of Fuso, does not allow the military to launch a war aimed at the whole of China. This is a war between Fusang and Shandong Province, and it can only be a war between the enemy province of the country.

It is impossible to launch an invasion of other provinces, so we have to think of other ways to solve the current supply problem. Relying on the current barely sufficient material supply, it is necessary to find a solution to the Shandong problem.

"The strong wall is clear, and it has its limits. Shandong is only so big and has a huge population base. Even if we flee and are relocated, most of the people are still in the areas under our control. The only difference is that we control the line, and they hide the surface. ”

Suzuki Shouichi, who has always been a hanger, once he gets serious, he is an excellent commander who impresses Kamio. He is not a staff officer, but he is more useful than a bunch of combat staff officers combined. Fusang relied on the previous trade with Shandong, and drew an extremely accurate military map, and the geography of the mountains and rivers of the entire Shandong Province had no secrets for the Fuso people. Suzuki holds a short stick and points to the rivers and mountains on the map.

"Shandong's relocation is not unlimited. Even with Zhao Guanhou's control, transferring important industries and materials to the front line of Weifang is already his limit. As long as our army breaks through Weifang and continues to advance westward, then the Lu army's tactics of clearing the field will officially be declared a failure. There are also contradictions between the Gonghe government and the Shandong provincial government. Yuan Zhengfu issued an order to relocate the Shandong Arsenal to Hebei, but Shandong categorically refused. If our troops can break through Weifang, then it will be difficult for Shandong to maintain a transcendent position and fight against Zhengfu. The whole battle is bound to be undefeated and defeated. ”

The short stick poked a few times in Weifang and Shouguang. "In my opinion, this is Shandong's dead line. If they let us pass through this line, then the price will be to destroy the whole of Shandong. As a matter of fact, Shandong cannot make up its mind in terms of influence or economy. The previous time our cavalry wing was here, it encountered the cavalry brigade of warlord Zhao's descendant and had a battle, which is enough to prove this. Weifang belongs to the important town of Shandong that cannot be abandoned, so we are here to annihilate the resistance of Shandong. Zhao Guanhou thinks that Qingdao Fortress will never be attacked, so we will teach him a lesson, there is no need to attack head-on, and the fortress can be powerless. ”

Compared with the copper wall of Qingdao, the defense of Weifang is very thin. According to the information gathered, although Weifang also has a fortress group, it is far more humble than Qingdao. Comparing the difficulty of Qingdao Raiders, it is obvious that Weifang is a soft persimmon.

Weifang is located in the throat of the Shandong Peninsula, the north and south of Tianjin, and its own rich mineral deposits, and is an important handicraft base in northern China. It is in the interests of the local chaebols to control this area, and they must also be willing to provide more logistical assistance for this Weifang campaign.

Kamio nodded and said: "Suzuki-kun's opinion is very good, it is more in line with the interests of our army than attacking Qingdao, which the Prussians invested heavily to build, taking Weifang, and then sweeping Jinan." As long as Jinan changes hands, Qingdao will lose its defensive value and will naturally surrender without a fight. ”

"Maybe it won't be so troublesome, as long as we conquer Weifang and control the Shouguang line. The confidence of the Chinese merchants will collapse, and when they realize the fact that our imperial army is invincible, they will naturally adjust their attitude. From resistance to cooperation. Zhao Guanhou, the Lu Governor, will inevitably become a victim of cooperation, and the Shandong people themselves will expel him without our action. The Chinese do not shed tears when they do not see the coffin, as long as they are given a big enough lesson, they themselves will surrender. As for Qingdao, it was handed over to the navy and their marines to attack and contain the strength of the Lu army. In any case, they have all made big mistakes in Longkou, and they should also show some sincerity to make up for their mistakes. Let the Navy complete this containment task. ”

Everyone present naturally understood that Suzuki's tactic was to double kill the Lu army. Although Shandong has two divisions and two brigades of regular troops, as well as one division of the provincial army, the most effective ones are the 5th Division of the Beiyang Laodizi and the 37th Division of the Communist Army, which was upgraded from Zhang Huaizhi's 2nd Mixed Brigade.

Even with Fuso's arrogance, he admits that the main force composed of foreign guns, foreign instructors, and even foreigners directly serving as grassroots officers has the strength to fight in the field with the same force as the Fuso army. However, other local troops are not within the scope of the Fuso Army's calculations. Most of these two main forces should be within the fortress of Qingdao. Attacking Qingdao with the navy is to contain this trump card. The army can take the opportunity to take Weifang and point to Jinan.

If the enemy's main force is not in Qingdao but in Weifang, and Qingdao is just a virtual appearance, then the navy's troops can take the opportunity to occupy Qingdao and achieve the original strategic goal. Even if Qingdao is not taken in the end, the responsibility lies with the navy, and the army will ensure that it is invincible because it shares the main force of the Lu army for the navy.

Suzuki added: "In addition, we can send a surprise attack force to enter Jinan." I don't think Zhao Guanshuai would have imagined that we would send troops to attack his base camp. I heard that there are countless beautiful wives and concubines in his family, just right, let me see it. ”

Several officers burst into laughter, and even Kamio couldn't help but smile: "This kind of thing can only be said here, don't say it when you go out, and you can't let the soldiers take it seriously." We must be polite to the families of the commanders, and the dignity of the Imperial Army must be maintained. ”

The commander of the Nakamura Division on the side said: "Suzuki-kun, the battle of Weifang is very important, and it is conceivable that the Lu army will go all out." Our army will face an uphill battle, and the maintenance of supply lines is of paramount importance. At present, there is a shortage of civilian workers in the rear of our army, how to ensure supplies? ”

"If the Army can continue to conduct carpet searches in the mountainous areas under the responsibility of the occupied territories, I believe that it will not only find large numbers of civilians, but also their food reserves. Zhao Guanhou is known as loving the people, at least in Shandong, he wants to create his image of being close to the people and loving the people. It would be impossible to watch his people die of hunger, and they must have prepared enough food for them for a period of time. ”

"But the manpower requirements for continuous search are too huge." A staff officer put forward the opposite opinion: "Moreover, the implementation of large-scale expropriation in Shandong is likely to provoke the revolt of Shandong residents......"

"Don't talk about us as angels. At the moment when our feet set foot on this land, in the eyes of Shandong people, the image of the imperial army is already that of villains, invaders, and robbers. That's why they show such strong hostility towards us. In that case, let's let these people understand what a villain is. A part of the troops were dispatched to search the mountains and arrest people, implement a quota system for grain, and order them to return to their homes and resume production unconditionally. In this way, we will be able to get a rear. In addition, we need some Chinese to step in and help us. ”

"Okay, Suzuki-kun's suggestion, I support it. Before we run out of supplies, we must launch a battle as soon as possible to annihilate the main force of Shandong in one fell swoop! ”

Kamio Hirozo made a decision, and the small blue flag representing the Lu army and the small red flag representing the Fuso army on the sand table began to move frequently. The troops of the three divisions of Fusang that entered Shandong carried out general mobilization and swept towards Weifang! (To be continued.) )