ushernet Chapter 394 Don’t worry
Chapter 394 Don’t worry
Inside the headquarters of the new 100th Division, Zhang Wenwu and Ouyang Heng were also sitting outside the command tent, listening to the gunfire from the distant positions slowly stop. Both of them exhaled the foul air in their chests almost at the same time.
Watching the setting sun, Zhang Wenwu stood up from his stool, took a puff of his cigarette and threw it on the ground, then said to Ouyang Heng with a smile, "Brother Ouyang, congratulations on getting through another day. When we have a chance in the future, we must also say hello to the commander of the 13th Division, Ogisu Rikihei, and wish us a pleasant cooperation, haha."
Listening to Zhang Wenwu teasing the commander of the 13th Division, Ogisu Rippei, who was in charge of the Japanese reinforcements, Ouyang Heng also said in agreement: "Yes, you are right, commander. We should still have the proper manners. Don't let the Japanese say that we don't know manners. That would not be good. It's rare that everyone has such a common goal this time and cooperates so well. It's not easy. We should let other Japanese troops learn from the 13th Division."
"Haha, Brother Ouyang, do you think we should submit an application to the war zone after the war and ask the government to give the commander of the 13th Division of the Japanese Army, Ogisu Rippei, a best teammate award? Although we can't give him a bonus, we still have to give him a reputation. We can't let him work in vain." When Zhang Wenwu heard Ouyang Heng also started to make fun of the Japanese army, he began to talk nonsense.
When Ouyang Heng heard what Zhang Wenwu said, he was also very amused. This young boss would come up with some incredible ideas from time to time. This time he actually thought of asking the government to reward and award medals to the Japanese army. If the government really did this, it would be really funny.
"Division Commander, today our troops have broken through the outer defense line of the Japanese 100th Division. Now the Japanese have retreated to their last defensive position. More than half of the Japanese airdropped supplies have been seized by our troops. I don't think the Japanese th Division can hold out for much longer. I think in another three to five days, our new th Division will be able to retreat from here." Ouyang Heng did not continue to follow Zhang Wenwu's thoughts, but briefly talked about today's battle situation.
After hearing Ouyang Heng's report, Zhang Wenwu felt a little regretful. People of this era are too rigid. He was daydreaming at the time, and you punctured this wonderful dream. What a pity.
"Brother Ouyang, the closer we get to the end of the battle, the more we cannot relax. Who knows if the commander of the Japanese 11th Army, General Okamura Yasuji, will suddenly replace the commander of the 13th Division, Ogisu Rikuhei, with someone else? Although such a thing is unlikely to happen, we have to be on guard." Zhang Wenwu put away the little regret in his heart and answered Ouyang Heng's question.
Ouyang Heng also nodded. He thought that Zhang Wenwu's consideration was very comprehensive. To put it bluntly, the defensive positions of the new 100th Division were intact. They did not consume their own strength to complete the defense, but relied entirely on the passive offensive of the Japanese army to hold on to the present with few casualties.
If the Japanese attack on the first day had been as fierce as it was, the new 100th Division should have suffered more than half of its troops in casualties. Therefore, the most critical point for the defense of the new 100th Division was that the commander of the Japanese reinforcements should not be transferred.
According to Zhang Wenwu's previous analysis and judgment, as long as the command of the Japanese reinforcements remains in the hands of the commander of the 13th Division, Ogisu Rikihei, the defensive blocking mission this time will be very easy. The Japanese army will not launch a fierce attack until the 16th Division is completely destroyed.
"Division Commander, do you think that the commander of the Japanese 11th Army, General Okamura Yasuji, will replace his generals before a battle? Logically speaking, replacing generals before a battle is a taboo, and the Japanese army must know about it." Ouyang Heng was also interested, so he asked.
"It's hard to say. Under normal circumstances, neither the Japanese army nor our army will make temporary changes of generals before or during a war. After all, the new commander still needs a process of familiarization with the troops, and cannot immediately exert the combat effectiveness of the troops. But it's hard to say about the Japanese army. During the Battle of Shanghai, they changed their supreme commanders three times. What's more, the situation this time is also very unfavorable for the Japanese army. It does not belong to the category of normal combat. The Japanese army is anxious, and may suddenly make a change of generals at the last minute." Zhang Wenwu answered Ouyang Heng's question uncertainly.
In fact, deep down, Zhang Wenwu felt that the Japanese army would most likely change their generals at the last minute. Of course, the time of this change should be at the last moment.
If the 16th Division was in imminent danger and was about to be wiped out, the commander of the 11th Army of the Japanese Army, General Okamura Yasuji, might not care about his face and would directly revoke the battlefield command of the commander of the 13th Division, Ryuhei Ogisu, who was fighting at an unfavorable level.
However, Zhang Wenwu was not very worried about this. After all, even if the commander of the 100th Army of the Japanese Army, General Okamura Yasuji, removed the command of the commander of the th Division, General Ogisu Rippei, it would be too late. Even if the Japanese army launched a fierce attack on his blocking position at that time, his new th Division would still be able to hold the blocking position for one to two days.
If the Japanese reinforcements waited until the 16th Division could no longer hold on before launching a fierce attack on their blocking positions, they would not have enough time to reach the 16th Division.
"Brother Ouyang, don't worry. No matter whether the Japanese army will change their generals at the last minute, our blocking mission will be successfully completed this time. At least, I can say for sure that the Japanese reinforcements will not start a serious attack tomorrow, so we can continue to relax for another day." Seeing that Ouyang Heng was lost in thought, Zhang Wenwu encouraged him with a smile.
After hearing what Zhang Wen said, Ouyang Heng also woke up from his deep thoughts, and then said with a bit of self-mockery: "The division commander is still very clear-sighted. I almost got stuck in a dead end. The division commander is right. No matter whether the Japanese army changes or not, our mission of defending the blocking position will not change. Anyway, we just need to defend the blocking position well."
Seeing that Ouyang Heng had recovered, Zhang Wenwu said happily, "Brother Ouyang, I'm starving. As the chief of staff, you have to be responsible for preparing the meals, haha."
"Please rest assured, Commander Zhang. Dinner will be delivered soon. We promise that we will not let our Commander Zhang go hungry." Ouyang Heng was in a good mood and teased Zhang Wenwu.
(Thanks to 1980s and 1981s, and the gift support from Wei Guogong who loves beef jerky! Thank you all for your support and encouragement!)