Long before Li Tiancai went to see Zhang Hanqing, he received a telegram from him and learned about Kenji Doihara from the country to Tianjin.

It is obvious that Kenji Doihara was responsible for pacifying Zhang Hanqing from Peking. Japan's domestic political situation had just subsided. At this time, if a large-scale war was launched against the outside world, they themselves would feel unsustainable...

It turned out that there was a Fengtian Arsenal, where guns and ammunition could be produced nearby and supplies were replenished nearby. If supplies were transported from Japan, the cost would be too high. Moreover, the head of the cabinet and navy are now in charge, with Japan's domestic military policy, priority is given to the development of maritime military forces.

This is also determined by Japan's national conditions. The country is small and has no resources. Everything can only be obtained from the outside. Without a strong navy, how can Japan's interests at sea be guaranteed?

What's more, in terms of Japan, the economy is far from reaching a protracted war.

If the Northeast Army participated in the war at this time, everything the Japanese army had obtained before might be gone.

Whether it is the Cabinet, the Navy, the Army, or even the Japanese Emperor is willing to see it.

That's why the major general brigade commander Kenji Doihara, who had been the leader of the brigade for less than half a year, was urgently transferred back to China from Japan. His mission was to convince the young master of Peking not to take big attacks!

However, having said that, Lu Shan never thought that the Northeast Army would send troops to the Northeast at this time!

This fantasy has long been abandoned. If the romantic young marshal was still in his position and had not quit his drug addiction, he thought this person would not have the courage to pick up the gun and fight the Japanese!

To be honest, although he is a bastard, he is much tougher than his son in terms of courage and bones.

But the old opponent Kenji Doihara is back, and Lu Shan has to pay attention. This old Japanese man is tricky and difficult to deal with.

Bao Jinghua led the 3rd Brigade of the East Column to retreat to the east bank of Huifa River. The 9th Japanese Division took advantage of the situation to capture Baijiagou. The vanguard troops advanced rapidly and entered the important transportation hub, Meihekou Town!

At this time, Meihekou Town was far less prosperous than later generations, but it had already begun to take shape and had already become a central town.

After the Japanese Seventh Regiment entered Meihekou Town, they were frightened to find that there was no trace of people on the street, and all the doors of shops, houses and factories were closed.

Do ordinary people hide at home and dare not come out? But why is the town quiet and in such a hot day, there is a gloomy feeling?

Captain Izo's regiment ordered soldiers to call out all the people in the town. First, he told the Chinese people that the Imperial Japanese Imperial Army was coming and they were going to welcome them because they were here to rescue them and be bullied by bandits and to help them build a beautiful home. Second, the Imperial Japanese Imperial Army did so many good things, so they naturally needed some comfort!

But Captain Izo United did not expect that his order would have immeasurable consequences!

Boom, oh...

Just as a group of soldiers kicked open the doors of shops and houses and rushed in, they heard continuous explosions!

The entire Meihekou suddenly became lively, with fire and smoke everywhere, and the Japanese who were dying of the explosion could be seen everywhere.

"Baga, what's going on?"

"Report, report to the Colonel. The Chinese people placed bombs and mines in the house. If our soldiers did not investigate, then..."

"You are so big that you can't speak clearly. Idiot!"

In fact, Colonel Izo already understood that after the Chinese took away all the people in the town, they left behind various mechanisms and bombs, which caused the Great Japanese Imperial Team, which was used to robbing and replenishing supplies, to suffer a huge loss!

Chinese, cunning!

"Brig Commander, why didn't you leave any people in the town? This is a good opportunity to assassinate the devils!" Xia Fuxing asked.

"Of course I stayed there. This is not a good time to go out. If we don't do this kind of work well, we should let others do it." Bao Jinghua said.

Xia Fuxing smiled and nodded in understanding.

"In 202, the 203rd Regiment has many wounded people. The seriously injured are sent to the rear hospital for treatment first. Those with minor injuries can stay. Those who can fight can stay. Hurry up and have a rest. Our bad battle is still behind!" Bao Jinghua said.

The brigade headquarters of the 3rd Brigade was located on Zhongjia Street and destroyed the cement bridge on the Huifa River. The Japanese army could not pass the time. The 204th Regiment had already built a blocking position on the river embankment on the east bank of the bridge. This time, some machine gun bunkers were built with cement and stones, as well as more sturdy anti-aircraft holes!

In comparison, the position on the east bank of Huifa River is stronger than the position on the Baijiagou and Lianhe River.

Because cement is a strategic material and is difficult to get through, and Dongzong's own cement plant is still under construction, and it will take some time to start production. Therefore, a bunker was built in a hurry to protect the heavy firepower point!

To lure the enemy into the depth does not mean that there is no shot. To make the Japanese believe that Dong Zong is really defeated, not to lure the enemy, so they must fight tenaciously and have to use some strength!

The quality of the officers of the Japanese during this period was still very strong. Many front-line generals and assistants experienced actual combat, and they were relatively calm and cautious in combat. There were very few people who were crazy and aggressive. Moreover, the crazy and aggressive are only reflected in their thoughts, not in battle.

Therefore, only by showing the strength it deserves can the Japanese army believe it.

On the first day of the war, although the number of casualties of the 9th Division exceeded the forecast, they still took over the transportation hub town of Meihekou according to the established plan!

For the Japanese army that frequently failed, such news is no less than a timely rain. What the Japanese army, who have experienced many failures, is now looking forward to the most is a victory!

The Japanese army captured Meihekou, and the news of the failure of the Eastern League's first battle was soon spread to the north and south of the country through radio waves!

The Japanese army celebrated heavily, while the Eastern Zong showed abnormal silence and nothing was announced to the outside world.

However, it has not been long since the news that the Japanese Kanto Flying Team suffered heavy losses in the air defense of the East Zong, and everyone has not lost confidence in the temporary defeat of the East Zong. After all, the war is not determined by the victory or loss of a battle!

It can only be said that since the war started, the Dongzong and the Japanese army won and lost each other, and in the end, who would win and lose, no one could make a judgment at this time.

East Column Headquarters.

After counting the list of casualties, he reported to Lu Shan. Lu Shan looked at the dazzling number on it and felt a little dull, as if he was blocking something.

Nearly two thousand casualties were killed and killed, only one day. Although the number of casualties between the Japanese and the puppet troops was similar, the number of casualties in the Japanese army was only 1,000. The casualties ratio was acceptable, but I felt uncomfortable.

This is just the number of casualties of the 3rd Brigade, not counting the war losses of the Southern Group. In total, the Eastern League lost one brigade in one day!

The Dongzong has only nine brigades in total. That is, according to the casualties on the first day, nine days later, the main force of the Dongzong will almost be consumed.

And the Japanese can maintain at least half of their troops!

This made Lu Shan strengthen his belief that he could not fight against Japan. Even if the Japanese army did not divide the troops, he would find a way to lure it into division!

But how do you induce the 9th Division to divide the troops?

Lu Shan thought about it and came up with an idea.

"Monk!"

"Come here, go and invite Minister Guo from the Propaganda Department!" Lu Shan ordered.

"Yes!" Yang Shangwu ran away.

After a while, Guo Shuang came over hurriedly: "Mr. Lu, you are looking for me!"

"You quietly let out the wind, and just say that the headquarters of the East Column will be moved to Huan Ren tonight..." Lu Shan whispered in his ear.

"Mr. Lu, you are..."

"The biggest goal of the 9th Division of the Japanese is our Eastern Column headquarters. The headquarters is in Tonghua, and Tonghua is the focus of the attack. If the headquarters is moved to Huanren, Huanren may become the focus of the attack!" Lu Shan explained, "Once the Japanese army is not sure about the news, they may divide their troops. Do you understand now?"

"I understand. Mr. Lu!" Guo Shuang nodded, "But how can we make the Japanese army believe it?"

"Don't worry, I will mobilize the headquarters car company to Huan Ren to deliver arms tonight. As long as we go out for a walk and then return quietly. No matter how powerful the Japanese spies are, they will not understand our real trends!"

"In addition, I will call Zhang Zongzhou to set up a headquarters in Huanren, set up a few radio stations, and get some people to go there. By the way, I can let Liu Xiucai go there to take charge. This is a good idea!" Lu Shan said.

"Okay, I'll prepare now!" Guo Shuang said.

"Yeah, go!"

"Lao Ying, how do you think of me as a way to lure the enemy into division of troops?" Lu Shan found Ying Ruoyu and told him his thoughts.

"Old Lu, you are really a ghost. If the Japanese really come directly to Tonghua, our headquarters of the East Column, then when we learn about the relocation of the headquarters of the East Column, we will inevitably be undecided. In the first case, we believe in the news of the relocation of our headquarters of the headquarters, and continue to attack without division of troops. But if any general had no choice of such a strategy, it would inevitably lead to the invasion of the lonely army and easily besieged by our army. We must also leave some troops to defend Meihekou, which is equivalent to division of troops.

The second situation is to believe in doubt and divide the troops into attack. No matter whether you are real or fake, I will fight over two or even three groups to determine where you are, and then attack one by one or two groups. The other groups or two groups will restrain your troops, making it impossible for you to send reinforcements!" Ying Ruoyu analyzed.

"In other words, it is inevitable that the Japanese will divide their troops!"

"Absolutely, unless they are willing to leave some of their troops for defense, they must divide their troops!" Ying Ruoyu said.

"Yes, Lao Ying, you reminded me that the Japanese left some troops to defend Meihekou, which was also a division of troops. Only when they attacked can we take the initiative, otherwise, we could threaten his retreat at any time!" Lu Shan's eyes suddenly became bright.

Before, everyone was considering whether the Japanese army would divide the troops, and they ignored what would happen if Japan did not divide the troops!

The mountain city, dawn, and sea dragons, and Meihekou are located in the center of the town, and the three towns are in the shape of "Pin"!

The Japanese army attacked one or two towns, and the other two towns or towns could send troops to support and help each other!

Military, the defensive shape of the character is difficult to break. As long as the defense is not too weak and the commander is not too incompetent,

What Lu Shan wants is not defense. The cost of defense is too high. Even if he can successfully defend in the end, the cost will be very high.

Moreover, Lu Shan doesn’t like defense either. Generally speaking, defense is actually a negative strategy, and offense is positive.

When the enemy is strong, the main attack is unrealistic, that is, active defense. Active defense means using the terrain, actively attacking the enemy in depth, consuming the enemy's vitality, and forcing the enemy to retreat actively.
Chapter completed!