sjar Chapter 121 Seeing Hope
Chapter 121 Seeing Hope
Inside a luxurious official residence in the southwest region.
"Sir, the Shanxi Suiyuan Army called and said that the Japanese offensive was fierce and the Shanxi Suiyuan Army suffered heavy casualties. Their commander requested that we send reinforcements."
A senior general stood in front of his superior and reported respectfully.
"Oh, I see."
"I don't understand. The Shanxi-Suiyuan Army has more than 200,000 troops, and the Japanese only sent three brigades."
"Even if we add the more than 20,000 Locust Alliance troops, the total force is only more than 40,000."
"No matter what, 200,000 versus 40,000, the advantage is mine!"
"Tell the commander of the Jinsui Army to concentrate their forces and quickly reinforce Rongcheng. We have six divisions of troops around Jin Province and will reinforce them when the time is right."
"We, the Central Army, will definitely not sit idly by."
"Remember, it's time!"
"Also, send a telegram to the Eighth Route Army, asking them to send troops to reinforce the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army."
The officer closed his eyes slightly, stamped his leather shoes slowly, and said.
The senior generals on the side also understood what their commander meant.
When is the right time?
The commander wants the Japanese to consume the manpower of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army.
He also ordered the Eighth Route Army to take action, which was to use the Japanese to consume the Eighth Route Army's strength.
The superiors have always regarded the Eighth Route Army as a serious threat, and they will definitely seize this opportunity.
Alas, at this moment when the nation is in danger, how can the superiors still waste their time and energy...
The senior general sighed inwardly, but dared not say a word.
The will of the superior is the highest order, and no one dares to disobey.
……
Jinsui Army Headquarters.
"Fuck! What does this mean!"
"Let our Shanxi Suiyuan Army fight the devils to the bitter end?! What is he thinking?!"
"How dare you ask the Eighth Route Army to support us? Will they come? Are the six divisions of the Central Army stupid enough to eat shit?!"
"Fuck it! Order all the reinforcements to charge into Rongcheng for me. Whoever can break through will be promoted to the next level!"
"I just don't believe it. Transfer two more divisions from the headquarters! Rongcheng cannot afford to lose!"
The commander of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army was furious when he saw the telegram from the Central Army in his hand.
It’s already this late, and the Central Army still wants to reap the rewards!
If their own Jinsui Army and the Japanese were wiped out, their Central Army would be able to control Shanxi Province. What a good calculation!
"Commander-in-Chief, there's a telegram from the Eighth Route Army!"
The communications staff reported urgently.
"Bring it quickly!"
"Hahaha, okay, okay!"
The commander of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army took a look at the telegram and couldn't help but smile.
"Commander-in-Chief, have the Eighth Route Army really come to support us?!"
Chief of Staff Guo Tao couldn't help but ask when he saw the commander-in-chief so happy.
Upon hearing this, all the generals in the command center looked sideways.
In such a critical moment, even a little bit of good news can bring hope to everyone.
"That's right. The Eighth Route Army called and said that the special forces of the Japanese have been wiped out by them. We don't have to worry about the Japanese launching a decapitation operation against our headquarters anymore."
"Moreover, they sent the 386th Brigade to reinforce us. This is their best force."
"Oh, I am so ashamed. When they besieged the Qingshan prisoner-of-war camp, we just stood by and watched."
"During this raid by the Japanese, we have to reduce our forces and let them take the lead."
"I didn't expect that they would come to support us regardless of past grudges."
"I really have no shame..."
The commander of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army said as he beat his chest.
A comparison between the Eighth Route Army and the Central Army shows who is superior...
"That's great, Commander-in-Chief! The Japanese special forces were wiped out by the Eighth Route Army, so the troops at our headquarters can be freed up."
"We can send another five divisions and concentrate our superior forces to break through the enemy's blockade."
"Rongcheng is saved!"
Liu Zhiyi, deputy chief of staff of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, clapped his hands and said happily.
After being pessimistic for so long, I finally see a glimmer of hope.
As long as the commander-in-chief can send troops from the headquarters over there, the pressure on Rongcheng will be much less.
Rongcheng is extremely important to their Jinsui Army.
"Okay, Liu Zhi, go and pass the message. I will gather eight divisions of troops this time and send them to reinforce Rongcheng as soon as possible!"
"Concentrate all our strength and break through the enemy's encirclement at all costs!"
"Send another telegram to the Rongcheng defenders, recognize their contributions, tell them that reinforcements will be arriving soon, and ask them to hold out for another two days!"
The commander-in-chief walked over to the map on the wall, thought for a moment, and gave the order.
The commander of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army could finally vent his anger.
Since the war began, they have been losing ground one after another, and the Japanese have been pinning them to the ground.
Even the defenders of Fangcheng surrendered without a fight.
When the commander of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army received the news, he was so angry that he almost passed out.
"Reporting to the commander-in-chief, the Eighth Route Army called and said that their First Division has severely damaged the Eighth Mixed Brigade of the Japanese in the direction of Fangcheng. After the Eighth Mixed Brigade is defeated, this First Division will also reinforce us!"
Just as everyone was overjoyed, the communications officer suddenly stood up and shouted.
"what?!"
"The Eighth Route Army is so brave! The Eighth Mixed Brigade has more than 10,000 devils. How did they do it?!"
"Incredible, incredible..."
The commander of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army was also shocked when he heard this, as were other generals in the command center.
After hearing the news, I just wanted to jump up and celebrate.
This news really gave the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army a shot in the arm.
The situation, which was pessimistic just now, suddenly became bright because of the Eighth Route Army.
Everyone saw hope from this telegram.
"Excellent, excellent, Commander-in-Chief!"
"This time we can beat the Japanese back even without relying on the Central Army!"
Chief of Staff Guo Tao said excitedly.
"Haha, that's right, damn it, let the Central Army continue to watch the show!"
"This time, I have to perform this drama well and let the Central Army see that our Shanxi-Suiyuan Army is no pushover!"
"You want to use the devil's hands to consume us? Dream on!"
The commander of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army slammed his fist on the table, his eyes shining, and said excitedly.
……
Eighth Route Army Headquarters.
Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang were standing in front of the brigade commander and being scolded.
To be precise, it was Li Yunlong who was the only one being scolded.
"Li Yunlong, you are such a jerk. You are a regiment commander, but you actually left your post without permission."
"Tell me, how should I reward you?"
"Captain Li, you've worked hard. You've been hiding in that mountain den with your men for several days. You must be tired!"
"Ah? Do you want me to find you some concubines to massage your legs?"
The brigade commander frowned, poked Li Yunlong's chest with his whip and scolded him.
General Lao, the Chief of Staff, and the Division Commander at the back just looked on with a smile and said nothing.