Beacon starts from the departure of a strong man

Chapter 517: Current Situation in the Far East
Ueda Kenkichi summoned relevant members of the Kwantung Army and held a meeting!
At the meeting, Ueda Kenkichi said that he would follow the instructions from the Tokyo base camp.

The Kwantung Army will launch a tentative attack on the Soviet side!
At the meeting!
Many members of the Kwantung Army were gearing up after learning the news.

The Ping-Tianjin Front Army and the Central China Front Army within the pass achieved considerable results.

Many officers were promoted, which made many officers of the Kwantung Army very envious.

Especially the officers of the Imperial Sect, they were more radical. At the meeting, they even shouted that they could launch a night attack immediately.

What more temptations are there? Just rush forward!

It is more difficult for the officers of the Imperial Faction to be promoted than the officers of the Control Faction.

In particular, many officers of the Imperial Sect were born into civilian families, and could at best reach the rank of colonel in this life.

If you want to change from a colonel to a general, you need enough military merit! !
Once you become a general, you will change your family's destiny.

On the battlefield, many officers of the Imperial Sect would become more aggressive.

The Emperor's Dao Faction failed in the 226th Mutiny, and now it is more difficult for many Emperor's Dao Faction officers to be promoted.

Now that the base camp wants to take action against Su Fang, this is an opportunity, an opportunity to change the fate of his family and himself.

After this meeting, the officers of the Royal Dao faction in the Kwantung Army were all excited! !

Although the officers of the Imperial Sect clamored to be powerful, as the general of the Kwantung Army, Ueda Kenkichi still had to prepare a foolproof strategy.

At the same time, inside the Japanese army!

The staff at the base camp also made a plan!
If the Kwantung Army's attack on the Soviet Union goes smoothly this time, then the base camp will quickly adjust its strategy against the Republic of China government.

As Minister of War, Itagaki Seishiro felt quite satisfied after reading the combat plan reported by his staff.

In the Japanese army's combat plan, once the Kwantung Army's assault goes smoothly.

Then, the Japanese troops in the Pingjin area immediately went north to attack the Soviet Union on the left wing of the Kwantung Army.

Shunroku Hata's Central China Front immediately shrank its defense line, leaving only three divisions to control Shanghai.

The remaining divisions all went north to support the Kwantung Army in their operations.

In this combat plan, the Japanese Army General Staff Headquarters still adopted a quick decision strategy.

They planned to concentrate armored troops and motorized infantry and attack Chita in a roundabout way from the west of Manchuria.

The Pingjin Front on the left went north from Baotou, entered Outer Mongolia, and marched towards Lake Baikal.

After Itagaki Seishiro read it, he asked Tojo Hideki to also take a look: "Tojo-kun, take a look."

"Yoshi!"

"This battle plan is well drawn up."

"Now it depends on the Kwantung Army's probing attack."

Tojo Hideki was also very satisfied with this combat plan.

Inside the Kwantung Army!

In the last Zhang Gufeng incident, Japan and the Soviet Union did not expand the war, but in this battle.

Neither side gained anything!
Ueda Kenkichi asked his staff to make detailed plans to avoid the last Zhang Gufeng incident;

If the imperial army wants to take action, it must be like lightning and thunder.

Defeat your opponent directly! !
Chief of Staff Isotani Rensuke, after checking the map of Manchuria and Outer Mongolia, he said to Ueda Kenkichi: "Your Excellency, Commander."

"I think Nomenkan is the breakthrough point for our army."

"Nomenkan, Outer Mongolia and the Republic of China all claim their sovereignty."

"The imperial army has clashed with the Mongolian cavalry here many times!"

"Once we have another conflict with Outer Mongolia, we can use this as an excuse to attack the cavalry of Outer Mongolia."

"Make it a point to be a good teacher!"

Ueda Kenkichi looked at the map hanging on the wall, nodded and said: "Yoshi!"

"Isoya-kun, just do as you say!"

"Use Nomenkan as a breakthrough!"

"Inform the entire army and prepare for battle."

"Hi!" Isotani Rensuke nodded heavily.

During this time period, the Japanese Kwantung Army had a total of eight divisions.

The commander is Ueda Kenkichi, the chief of staff is Isotani Rensuke, and the headquarters is in Changchun.

The Kwantung Army consists of the Third Army, the Fourth Army, the Fifth Army, directly affiliated divisions and garrison units, as well as their flying regiments and tanks.

The Third Army, the commander is Tada Shun, the chief of staff is Maeda Masami, and the headquarters is in MDJ City.

Tada Jun has the Second Division, the Eighth Division, the 12th Division, the Dongning First Border Guards, and the Suifenhe Second Border Guards.

The commander of the Fifth Army was Doihara Kenji, and the chief of staff was Kurashige Shuzo.

It has jurisdiction over the 4th Division and the th Division, the rd Cavalry Brigade, the rd Border Guard Corps in Banjiehe, Mishan County, and the th Border Guard Corps in Hutou, Hulin County.

The Fourth Army has the first division and two garrison units under its jurisdiction.

The divisions directly under the Kwantung Army are the 23th Division and the rd Division, as well as four flying regiments, a tank brigade, and six garrison groups.

Among the above-mentioned troops, only the 23rd Division has just formed a special division, and the other seven divisions are all elite divisions!
The combat effectiveness of the seven divisions is also relatively powerful among the Japanese permanent divisions!

After the Kwantung Army went through a series of preparations!
Three days later!

The 23rd Division of the Kwantung Army received a report from the patrol that the Outer Mongolian cavalry attacked the Manchurian patrol.

After the imperial army counterattacked, the enemy troops were annihilated and the officers of the Outer Mongolian Cavalry were successfully captured.

Soon, the division commander of the Japanese 23rd Division, Michutaro Komatsubara, immediately ordered the entire division to assemble.

After interrogation by the Japanese army, the Outer Mongolian cavalry officers confessed that they would immediately attack the Japanese 23rd Division.

On the grounds of self-protection, Komatsubara Michutaro decided to take a preemptive strike and launch an assault on the Outer Mongolian army.

Under the powerful offensive of the 23rd Division, the Outer Mongolian troops could not resist at all and retreated one after another!

When the Outer Mongolian troops retreated, they also informed the Soviet side of the massive Japanese invasion and hoped that the Soviet side would intervene.

The Soviet Union immediately sent an ambassador to contact the Japanese side, but the talks broke down.

Therefore, the Soviet Union publicly announced it to the world!
Since the Japanese army invaded Outer Mongolia and violated the Soviet-Mongolian agreement, the Soviet Union decided to intervene with force.

As soon as this statement comes out!

When the National Government learned about it, it was very happy!
After Principal Chang learned about it, he immediately convened a military meeting.

Senior generals are required to attend the meeting!
In the Lotus Villa in Shu County.

Yu Hua had just finished making out with his wife. Xiao Ningxin was lying next to Yu Hua, and the two were whispering.

However, at this time, outside the courtyard of Yu Hua's house.

This guy Zhou Conghua came with a smile on his face!

He stood outside the courtyard gate and shouted: "Lao Yu!"

"Get up quickly, something big happened!"

"When the matter is over, you can come and accompany your wife."

"When the time comes, I will personally stand guard for you. If anyone dares to disturb you, I will attack him with a gun!"

In the room, Yu Hua's expression changed when he heard Zhou Conghua's voice.

This guy Zhou Conghua is so unkind!

You know that I will return to China soon, so you should seize the time to spend time with your wife. Why the hell are you calling me now?

"Husband!" Xiao Ningxin said softly: "Go out and take a look."

"I don't want anyone gossiping about me tomorrow."

Xiao Ningxin's red lips pursed slightly!

"Ning Xin, you go to sleep first, I'll go take a look."

Yu Hua loosened his hold on Xiao Ningxin's right hand and got up from the bed.

Five minutes later, Yu Hua came to the door and saw Zhou Conghua. He stepped forward and punched the boy.

"What are you kidding about?"

"I know I came out and kept calling for so long."

"One day, I will come to your door and call you." Zhou Conghua put his hand on Yu Hua's shoulder: "Old Yu, aren't I afraid that you won't be able to come out of Wenrou Township?"

"Brother, I... am someone who has been through this before. I understand you!"

Looking at Zhou Conghua's mean smile and his smiling eyes.

Yu Hua wanted to punch Zhou Conghua again! !

"okay!"

"If you're like this, I won't be polite."

Zhou Conghua stopped his smile and returned to normal: "That's it!"

"Outside the Pass, the Japanese Kwantung Army is fighting with the Soviet side."

"Principal Chang asked our Sichuan Army generals to go to the mountain city to attend a military meeting."

"Commander Deng, as well as Commander Pan and Commander Liu, let me call you to analyze the situation for us."

"How long did it take?" Yu Hua asked.

"Twenty minutes ago, the Soviet side issued a statement. Ten minutes ago, Principal Chang issued an order to convene a supreme military meeting."

"We have to rush to the mountain city tonight!"

Yu Hua and Zhou Conghua walked and chatted and came to the headquarters of the Second Route Army of the Sichuan Army of the National Revolutionary Army.

Here, many Sichuan army generals have already arrived.

Zhang Sike, Fu Chang, Qiao Yifu and others also gathered around Pan Wenhua, Liu Wenhui and Deng Xihou.

Everyone is talking about topics among themselves! !
When Yu Hua arrived, Deng Xihou announced that everyone should take their seats.

"Yu Hua, there is a conflict between the Soviet side and the Japanese army. Will this have an impact on the overall situation of our war of resistance?"

Pan Wenhua asked directly.

"No!" Yu Hua responded loudly.

Many Sichuan army generals were also surprised by this answer.

People like Zhang Sike, Qiao Yifu and others all felt that this time the Japanese Kwantung Army was going to war with the Soviet side.

The Sichuan Army's Revitalization Office got news from outside the Pass. This time the Kwantung Army is going to have a big fight with the Soviet side!

"Brother Yu!" Liu Wenhui stood up: "Before you came."

"We believe that since the Soviet Union intervened, it may attack the Japanese troops outside the customs."

"If the Soviet Union takes action, it will inevitably cause the Japanese troops in the pass to rush north for reinforcements."

"In this way, our war of resistance will be more advantageous and we can regain lost ground."

Fu Chang also interjected: "I think so too!"

"According to the report from the Fuxing Office of our Sichuan Army outside the Pass."

"The Kwantung Army seems determined to have a good fight with the Soviet side this time."

"Unlike the last Zhang Gufeng conflict, this time the Japanese army deployed as a division."

"All the trains outside the customs are transporting troops and various strategic materials."

"Among them, the Japanese Seventh Division is now also moving closer to the 23rd Division."

"It can be inferred from here that the Kwantung Army is preparing for a big fight this time!!"

Subsequently, many Sichuan army generals expressed their views.

This time, the Japanese army not only dispatched infantry, but also tank brigades and flying regiments!

The massive mobilization of troops is enough to show that the Japanese army is preparing for a major war.

Judging from the battlefield inside the pass!
Once the Japanese army dispatches two divisions, it will be a battle!

Yu Hua also patiently listened to the views of these generals.

In the current Republic of China, even though the Sichuan Army has become stronger, the strength of the Japanese army still cannot be underestimated.

First of all, the Sichuan army did not have tanks or aircraft. It relied solely on infantry to fight the Japanese army. It was okay to fight in the mountains.

Once there is an offensive and plain battle, the Sichuan army will definitely be the weak side! !
Therefore, many people in the Nationalist Government believe that if they want to deal with the Japanese army as soon as possible, other countries must intervene in this war.

Relying solely on the power of the Nationalist Government, it could only trade space for time and delay the collapse of the Japanese army.

"Everyone listen to my analysis!"

"First of all, the Soviet Union's focus is still on Europa."

"Currently, the rise of the Third Reich in Europe has put a lot of pressure on the Soviet side."

"The threat of the Third Reich was far greater than that of the Japanese army, so even if the Soviet Union clashed with the Japanese army."

"However, as long as the Third Reich has not been completely solved, the Soviet Union will not argue with Japan, nor will it send troops to help our country."

Having said this, Yu Hua paused for a moment, then picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea to moisten his throat.

He also analyzed that the current rise of the Third Reich will have a drastic impact on the situation in Europe.

Countries such as Britain, the United States, France, and the Soviet Union are now paying attention to the Third Reich.

The First World War ended less than thirty years ago.

Countries such as Britain and France have not yet recovered their strength;
In addition, due to the impact of the world economic crisis, the national economies of countries such as Britain and France are weak;
Facing the powerful Third Reich, they compromised as much as possible to ensure peace.

The Third Reich, Britain, France and the Soviet Union are all enemies, and they haven't started fighting yet.

The Soviet side would not disrupt its position and take action against the Japanese army.

Yu Hua concluded: "Therefore, this Nomenkan dispute."

"I can conclude that the Soviet Union and Japan's handling methods are still the same as Zhang Gufeng's last time."

Yu Hua's remarks also made many Sichuan army generals think!

In the eyes of Europa!
Things in the Far East are far less important than Europe. Therefore, the battle between the Soviet Union and the Japanese army at Nomenkan is really impossible to turn into a national war.

"Brother Yu!" Deng Xihou stepped forward: "Since the Soviet Union and the Japanese army are meeting for peace."

"So, what will be the situation on our domestic battlefield next?!"

Yu Hua came to the map!

"After the Battle of Wuhan, the Japanese 11th Army gathered in the Wuhan area and surrounding areas!"

"From a strategic situation perspective, Okamura Neiji's 11th Army is still surrounded by the outer ring lines of our fifth and ninth theaters."

"Previously, Okamura Neiji captured Nanchang and cut off the connection between our ninth theater and the third theater."

"Now, Neji Okamura should sweep through the fifth theater to the west."

"Ningji Okamura will try his best to annihilate the main force of our fifth theater in order to reduce the threat to Wuhan from the northwest."

"The Japanese 11th Army has just won the Battle of Nanchang, and they are very motivated."

"The battle between the 11th Theater District and the th Army will probably be a tough battle!"

Pan Wenhua waved his hand and said: "Don't worry about whether he is a tough fighter or not. Our Sichuan Army is not afraid."

"Although we did not fight well in the Wuhan Battle and Nanchang Battle."

"However, the people in Sichuan Province still strongly support our Sichuan Army."

"Our security forces have been trained for half a year, but they cannot replenish the losses of frontline troops all at once."

"However, there is no problem in replenishing an army group."

"I took this group of security forces to the Sichuan-Shaanxi Highway to suppress bandits;"

"I've seen blood, and I'm a good soldier when assigned to various units."

Deng Xihou was on the side and nodded: "Brother Yu, our Sichuan Army must uphold the commander-in-chief's legacy."

"We will fight unswervingly to the end. The Japanese army will not leave the country for a day, and the Sichuan army will not return to Sichuan!"

"Now, our Sichuan Army's financial situation is at least much stronger than before the Anti-Japanese War."

"Fight the little devil, our Sichuan army has no way out!"

Inside the headquarters! !

The generals of the Sichuan Army also said that we are not ambiguous in fighting the Japanese, and we are not afraid of tough battles!
Afterwards, Deng Xihou's adjutant came to report that the special train to the mountain city was ready and could leave now.

Deng Xihou took Yu Hua with him, and the two took a special train to the mountain city.

(End of this chapter)