Any changes that may occur after that are basically predictable, but they can also be very unexpected.

The collapse of the second theater of operations was faster than everyone imagined, a lot of supplies were lost there and obtained by the Japanese army, and a large amount of land and resources were also occupied by the Japanese army. In this way, the territory occupied by the Japanese army is equivalent to having a prominent part, isolating the first and third theaters on both sides.

There have been countless interruptions in the transportation of this area alone, and three supply lines to the third war zone have been directly cut off. In order to prevent the enemy from directly following these roads to their hinterland, the Chinese troops also had to destroy all these roads and railways at the first time.

This alone has caused heavy losses to China.

But these are not big problems, the problems are all in the oil fields.

The Northwest Oilfield is the largest oil field in China, and this alone maintains 80 percent of the entire oil supply, and military fuel accounts for nearly 70 percent. If this place does not belong to the Chinese zone, then the Chinese mechanized troops will be paralyzed and lose all their combat effectiveness within three months.

This is a very fatal weakness for the Chinese troops.

Now the Japanese army occupies the second theater of operations, clinging to the first theater of operations. And this northwest oil field is just behind the first war zone, and the distance is very close. Since the Second Theater had become a prominent territory of the Japanese army, the First Theater was eyed from the south. At the same time, a unit to the east of the First Theater of Operations was engaged in an exchange of fire with the troops of the First Theater. As a result, the troops in the first theater of operations will soon be surrounded by the Japanese army on two fronts, and they will have to fight on two fronts. With the strength of the first theater of operations, it is simply impossible to resist the attack of the two group armies.

And once the first theater loses all its combat effectiveness, then the northwest oil fields will be completely exposed to the Japanese army's field of vision. At that time, even if the Chinese troops want to defend, they will not have another chance.

Like dominoes, all the harsh conditions and problems appeared in front of the Chinese troops as the war collapsed in the second theater.

"We've got to get back quickly!"

Zhang Tianhai stood up and glanced at Branster. He said, "Thank you for your hospitality these days, but we don't have time to stay." ”

Branster also understands the mood of Zhang Tianhai and others. Although the Black Saber Squad is not affiliated with the Chinese People's Liberation Army, they have the same position as the Chinese troops, and are now directly employed by General Wang, so it can be said that they are on the same front as the Chinese troops. At this time, the Chinese region was facing such a big problem, and there was no reason for them to stay in other game areas.

"Leave in two hours, and we'll escort you to the border. If you have enough weapons and ammunition, when you get there, you may go to war directly. We're only going to be able to help you get here for the time being. We're all tied down here, but if you have any information you want, just contact me and we'll do our best. ”

It is not easy for Branster to do this, Zhang Tianhai naturally can't be too picky, and then thanked: "Thank you, this time the problem is solved." Let's talk about other things. ”

Two hours later, Zhang Tianhai's vehicle left the base. Speeding all the way towards the border of China. At the same time, three helicopter gunships also took off from the tarmac and left with the vehicles.

The helicopter gunship can also be regarded as a big killer in this place, not to mention the simultaneous operation of the three helicopters, which makes the other forces around feel a little nervous. Naturally, no one wants to take the initiative to provoke. With the escort of the armed helicopter, Zhang Tianhai and the others had a smooth ride along the way without encountering any trouble.

The car was also moving very fast, speeding the entire distance, and almost hit other cars several times. However, there are not many vehicles on the roads in the Middle East. After all, it's chaotic here, and no one wants to wander around the highway without anything, it's dangerous.

A few hours later, the vehicle entered the border checkpoint and the three helicopters that had been following it around turned around and left. Zhang Tianhai and others, with all the documents and passes in their hands, left the border smoothly and entered the territory of the Chinese region.

Then the car did not stop without any stops, and with a "boom", it sped away from the border checkpoint.

First of all, you need to go to Southridge first. I threw my equipment in the shop, so I had to get it first. Secondly, General Wang should also be in Nanling, and asking him for specific information on the battle situation must be the most detailed.

The three of them have been thinking all the way. It is true that the First Theater is in danger, but the 42 nd Group Army stationed in the First Theater is one of several ace units of the Chinese army, and if anyone dares to underestimate the combat effectiveness of this force, he will definitely regret it for the rest of his life.

Even if the shape is bad, but if it gains some time to retreat or increase its strength, the 42nd Army can still do it. That is to say, in a short period of time, the Japanese army's encirclement operation will not have any effect, so the Chinese troops, at this time, still have some time to make adjustments to the whole army, deployment, and defensive circles.

Next, the Japanese army will definitely concentrate its forces to attack the northwest oil fields, and there will certainly be no shortage of heavy weapons. Prior to this, if the Chinese forces failed to build up defenses, then the whole war could basically be said to be lost by the Chinese region.

And if the defense can be built, then there is salvation. It is foreseeable that a large-scale battle is about to start in the northwest oil field.

Northwest Oilfield, this goal will not be given up by either side. Attacking the northwest oil fields, even if they are not occupied, and directly and decisively destroying them, will deal a fatal blow to the Chinese troops, and the combat pressure of the Japanese army will be greatly reduced, and the resistance force on the side of the Chinese troops will gradually weaken with the lack of resources. And if the oil fields are held and the Japanese army is repulsed, then on this land, the Chinese troops will have enough space and time to establish a defensive network and protect the northwest oil fields inside. As long as the Japanese army loses this opportunity, the success rate of attacking the northwest oil fields will be greatly reduced.

This is the battle that decided the whole battle, and maybe the scale of this battle is even bigger than I imagined.

Since it is a battle, the preliminary preparations will be massive. The Japanese army has just occupied the second theater of operations, and the integration of resources, the build-up of troops, the supply of logistics, etc., all need time to digest, and it is impossible to attack the oil fields so quickly, so that they will sell their backs to the Chinese troops. Moreover, the offensive plan and the arrangement of generals also need to be deployed in detail, and rash attacks will only cause hardship.

On the Chinese side, it is necessary to urgently mobilize troops to the northwest oil fields, establish a defensive line here, and be ready for battle, and at the same time, other intelligence, materials, battle plans, etc. also need to be finalized quickly, and the leading commander should be appointed, arrive at the battlefield early, and be prepared.

It's going to be an uphill battle, and I can't afford to take half a step back.

A day later, Zhang Tianhai and the three returned to Nanling. As soon as I entered the store, I saw other people sitting on the sofa, their faces very solemn.

Seeing Zhang Tianhai and the others coming back, Wei Gong immediately stood up: "General Wang asked you to go to the barracks." ”

"Okay."

As soon as he came back, his butt hadn't touched the sofa, and Zhang Tianhai immediately turned around and left the store. Yang Hao and Mu Xi opened the trunk of the car, took off some of the equipment they got back, and the others also helped to unload everything from the car and close the trunk. Then Zhang Tianhai stepped on the accelerator and rushed out.

The car stopped directly at the gate of the barracks, Zhang Tianhai jumped out of the car, and after registering, he ran in on foot and went straight to General Wang's office.

"Black Saber Team Blackbird Report!" Zhang Tianhai shouted loudly.

"Enter!"

Zhang Tianhai opened the door and walked in.

At first glance, Zhang Tianhai was a little stunned.

Because in the office, there are still a lot of soldiers working. Stacks of materials were sorted and placed in cardboard boxes, and all the secrets were packed into suitcases. It seems that everyone is busy and anxious, and the movements under the hands are fast.

"General Wang, what are you doing here?" Zhang Tianhai asked.

General Wang, who was sitting behind the desk, glanced at Zhang Tianhai and stood up: "You sit first!" ”

As he spoke, General Wang took out a few pieces of paper from the drawer and put them in front of Zhang Tianhai.

"Presumably you know more or less about the situation in the Northwest Oilfield, so I won't talk nonsense and pick the most important ones. Now the 16th Mechanic Division, the 54th Fighter Wing, the 101st Infantry Company, and the 22nd Armored Division of the Japanese Army have begun to assemble in the Second Theater, and the Ninth Army to the east of the First Theater has also begun to assemble and prepare for a general offensive. The 42nd Army, which was stationed in the 1st Theater of Operations, had already begun to retreat and re-establish its defensive network 50 kilometers to the west. ”

"That is to say, now the troops in the first theater of operations have begun to shrink, and they have made a defensive posture, abandoning a part of the territory that cannot be defended, and trying to ensure that the defense line will not be punctured."

Zhang Tianhai listened while looking at a map in his hand.

The map shows the terrain at the junction of the First and Second Theaters. It is a large mountainous area, and the roads are rugged and difficult to navigate, which can be said to be equivalent to blocking the connection between the first and second theaters, and only two roads and one railway can enter the boundaries of the first theater.

The defensive line established by the retreat of the 42nd Army was not directly accessible by these three lines, that is, the commander over there deployed his troops to the west of all roads that could come from the second theater, so that no matter how many people came from the second theater, they would only appear to the east of themselves, and would not jump out from other places. (To be continued......)