sjar Chapter 1008 They don't care, but we can't.
Chapter 1008 They don't care, but we can't.
Kiyoshi Kazuki pointed to the map and said, "I really don't understand, when did my empire start to act so timidly?"
Hesitant and timid.
Where do you even begin to explain this?
Ono was bewildered. If the empire had been timid and hesitant, how could it have achieved what it has today?
"They've already used poison gas, so why can't we? What's the reason for this?"
why?
Ono thought about it for a while and came up with an ambiguous answer.
If you really have to ask why, there's only one answer: they are madmen, they are devils.
They will drop poison gas bombs on Tokyo.
These people are simply unreasonable.
“I understand your anger, General, but we cannot do that, otherwise the losses we suffer will be even greater.”
Kiyoshi Katsuki naturally understood what Ono was trying to tell him, but looking at the location of the 14th Division and the Setani Detachment, which hadn't even actually emerged yet, he continued to grumble and curse.
"I think they're just confused. They should treat others as they treat them. Don't they understand that principle?"
Just do the same thing to the mountain city to deal with us, and that's it.
Ono expressed his opposition to this statement, or rather, his helplessness.
"General, you don't care about these things at all."
Go ahead and drop poison gas. Anyway, their mountain city is bombed by bombers coming from the direction of Wuhan every day. They probably can't sleep if they're not bombed every day. They're used to it.
Even if you drop poison gas, it will probably only throw them into chaos for a few days, and then they'll figure out a way to continue living their lives as usual.
But can the empire withstand such an attack?
A single poison gas bomb might be enough to cover up the incident, but if it happens too often, those reasons cease to be reasons and become mere cover-ups. Besides, the palace is there; in all these years, when has it ever been attacked by a bomb, let alone a poison gas bomb?
Moreover, you can't guarantee where or when the poison gas bomb will explode, and that's what's truly terrifying.
"The Prime Minister's Office and the Cabinet cannot afford this price, nor can our military and civilians."
If we had been attacked once before the war, there would naturally be no problem. But now, if something happens, then there will be a problem.
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Report this issue to headquarters immediately. Also, have the air force deploy immediately to assist the 14th Division in breaking out, and have the troops in the Xuzhou and Kaifeng directions launch a full-scale attack on the enemy's Fifth War Zone to tie down the Fifth War Zone's forces and cover the 14th Division's withdrawal."
Fighting has broken out. The entire Fifth War Zone is engulfed in battle. Whether it's the eastern or northern front, or even the First Army in Shanxi, a brigade has been deployed and is rapidly advancing towards the Fifth War Zone.
Now, all our objectives are singular: to rescue the 14th Division, which is surrounded by the Fifth War Zone.
Xiaoniuzhuang, Independent Brigade Command Post.
Zhou Weiguo temporarily handed over command of the front line to the commander of the Second Regiment, while he himself made certain adjustments and deployments within the command post.
He is currently listening to the information compiled by Asaka Shurei in front of the map.
"The 13th Army is in a terrible state. Three air squadrons launched bombing raids on them almost in relay. Our air force in the Fifth War Zone was also scattered due to the Japanese attack from multiple directions, and the air forces that went to reinforce were suppressed by the enemy."
"Are they crazy?" The three air squadrons continued their relentless bombing raids. Fang Shengli handed the teacup in his hand to Zhou Weiguo.
Zhou Weiguo took the teacup, took a sip, and laughed. "Of course I'm not crazy. On the contrary, this is a very normal choice. If we don't break through the 13th Army's position, they will be squeezed by our combined forces. If the 14th Division can't get out and is wiped out here, then not only Togo Heiichiro, but also Katsuki Kiyoshi, the Army General Staff, and the Cabinet will have to take responsibility for this."
The impact was enormous. This wasn't just about losing a regiment or brigade; it wiped out an entire division.
It would be a miracle if they weren't responsible.
"It seems the outcome is decided." Nan Zhongmei, who was resting her chin on her hands while leaning on the table, turned her head slightly to look at the current troop situation map and said, "Boss, shouldn't we send the Second and Fourth Regiments out?"
One of the three divisions of the 13th Army has been transferred to the eastern front, leaving only two divisions there. They might not even be able to defeat the Japanese army in a face-to-face ground battle, let alone now that they also have to face air attacks.
It's estimated that it won't be long before the 14th Division breaks through the defenses and runs away.
After sitting down in the chair next to him, Zhou Weiguo thought it made sense, but he still asked Takeshita Shun, who was sitting next to him smoking and hadn't said a word, "Takeshita, what do you think?"
Takeshita Shun placed the cigarette in the earthen bowl that served as an ashtray next to him and said, "I think I'd better not."
"Never mind." Ono, who was smiling and almost sparking with excitement as she worked on the abacus, looked up blankly at Takeshita Shun. "What did you say? Say it again."
Takeshita Shun glanced at Ono and then narrowed his eyes; "Keep your plans. What do military issues have to do with you?"
Ono said "oh" and then lowered his head to fiddle with the abacus. This time, he strongly advised Zhou Weiguo not to intercept the 14th Division from obtaining supplies, which was absolutely the right thing to do. At least after deducting some losses and those that were handed over, they would still make a lot of money from this batch of looted supplies.
"Brother, why did you say we weren't going to pursue them anymore?" Xiao Ya was discussing with Wang Yun how to write a sensational report about this victory, and what kind of story to tell. They wanted to let the people of the whole country see this victory, but at the same time, they didn't want to exaggerate it too much.
It looks simple, but it's actually a technical job, as it requires controlling many things.
Takeshita Shun glanced at Xiao Ya, then smiled and pointed at Zhou Weiguo; "This all started with him."
Zhou Weiguo, who was playing with a pencil with his legs crossed, looked up and said, "Hmm, what does this have to do with me?"
Attack if you want, don't attack if you don't want to. How can this be related to me? This is ridiculous.
Fang Shengli seemed to understand something. He sat down next to Zhou Weiguo and said, "Old Zhou, this matter is probably really related to you, and very much so."
"Where...where do you even begin to explain this?" Zhou Weiguo pointed blankly to his face; "My face is that big, how could it possibly make decisions for my Independent Brigade?"