As the main commander of the Japanese army with a veteran qualification in this area, Longping Daman has never been in the position of commander, but every immediate boss respects him very much.

"How is that possible?" Oshima was surprised and looked at Koizumi in disbelief, "Your Excellency, is the news true?"

"The message sent by the telegram should not go wrong. That's why I sent Yamaki to take command and continue to fight." Koizumi slowly told the situation, holding her head in pain and sighing.

"I really didn't expect that after many battles, Lord Takahira would die from a shameful and despicable sneak attack." Oshima frowned tightly.

"Yes, heroes don't all die in glorious battles, there are many examples of deaths at the hands of a slut." Koizumi said in a low voice: "Takahiro-kun has fought with the enemy here for many years and has rich experience. He has prepared this attack quite well. I don't know why he was unexpected. Only when Yamaki arrives at his destination can he find out the specific situation."

Oshima hesitated for a moment and said carefully: "As the captain of the military police, it is naturally very appropriate to investigate the cause of the death of Takahirajjun. However, if Yamamoto-kun is asked to command the battle, I don't know..."

Koizumi looked up at Oshima with a deep sense. Although he wanted to say something, how could he not understand the meaning? Oshima was fighting for power and the opportunity to make achievements. This is his confidant. Even if he refused, he should be more tactful and should not hurt Oshima's enterprising spirit.

"The Chinese military strategy says: know yourself and your enemy, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles." Koizumi smiled faintly and said, "Mr. Oshima, I understand your loyalty to His Majesty the Emperor, but I think it is not more appropriate for you to make meritorious contributions after reading Yamaki's investigation report?"

Oshima was stunned for a moment, then lowered his head deeply to express his respect and conscience, "Thank you for your care. I understand your deep meaning."

Koizumi took a cup, poured wine on Oshima, and said earnestly: "After the iron wall encirclement, although the regular armed forces that resisted the Imperial Army were driven out of the area, and some so-called local armed forces were also defeated, the Imperial Army also suffered losses. The area under control was larger, which also led to insufficient guard forces. Oshima Jun. The Pacific battlefield needs more troops, and the Imperial Army in North China will be continuously drawn. This situation requires us to consider more profoundly."

"Are you going to draw troops to reinforce the Pacific battlefield now?" Oshima couldn't help frowning and said worriedly: "The time is too short. The occupied area needs to be digested and it needs to be judged..."

Because the Japanese army is accustomed to covering up failures, officers at the Oshima level are not very familiar with the rapid changes in the situation on the Pacific battlefield. Now, the Japanese army has lost the initiative on the Pacific battlefield, and the field has gradually changed from offensive to defensive. Therefore, the Japanese army cannot draw troops from the Pacific battlefield to reinforce the Japanese invaders. Instead, they have to draw troops from the Chinese battlefield to fight.

"The Kwantung Army has been dispatched to the Pacific battlefield." Koizumi was actually unknown, but he obviously knew much more than Oshima. "The North China Expeditionary Army also has the number of troops drawn, which means that the Imperial Army stationed in the region will not only not be supplemented, but will gradually decrease."

Oshima was silent, and after a while, he smiled bitterly, saying, "Do you expect the Imperial Army? I'm afraid it will be disappointing?"

Koizumi lowered his eyelids, and he could not say anything deflated. Although Oshima made sense, "The Imperial Army is still feasible as a garrison force. It can also play a certain role in offensive operations. More importantly, the Imperial Army is easy to replenish and inexhaustible."

Oshima didn't agree with it, but he no longer complained, because it would be useless and would make Koizumi feel bad.

"Ojima-kun, you can prepare and you may lead the army to fight soon." Koizumi didn't want to continue discussing this issue, so she waved her hand gently, indicating that Ojima could go down.

"Hayi!" Oshima stood up and saluted, and walked out of the room.

The room became quiet, but Koizumi was completely sleepy. He slowly drank wine, stared at the map, and fell into long thoughts.

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The moon was gray and shining on the snow. The troops of more than 100 people formed a long line and walked in the mountains and forests. The road was winding and sometimes had to walk through steep slopes and cliffs. The narrow places could only pass slowly and carefully. But now they are basically out of danger, and it is nothing to be difficult to walk on.

When it was dawn, the team came to a small valley. Because of the hidden lee, it was a rest point on the way. People stopped tiredly. Several cadres directed the sentry, lit the bonfire, burned hot water to get the warmth, and finally got a short rest time.

Has the enemy's blockade in the mountains been completely lifted? Or has the blockade been abandoned in some areas? After only a small battle before entering the mountains, it went unexpectedly smoothly, which made Meng Youtian wonder. In any case, the actions of their team seemed to have achieved their goal, luring the enemy out of the mountains, greatly increasing the space for activity.

With a large space for activity, the scope of attack will be wider. The long line of defense from Tumen Village to Lianggang Village will make the enemy tiring. Of course, this is an effect that requires continuous action, continuous bleeding, and continuous sacrifice.

"Brother Arita." Xiaoquan arranged the alert and sentry, walked back to Meng Youtian, sat by the fire to warm his hands and feet, "After a little rest in the mountains, I was going to lead the team deep into the enemy-occupied area. Well, it was the place I had been in the past."

This is a good strategy, which is both a restoration and development, and a restraint of harassment. Restoring and opening up new guerrilla areas makes it difficult to weaken the enemy's guarding power, and at the same time, it also restrains the troops invested by the enemy in this area, which is conducive to the recovery of this area.

This is also dangerous, more dangerous than before. The situation after the big sweep was severe and the people's hearts had also changed. This must be understood and taken seriously by Xiaoquan. Although he has rich experience in fighting behind enemy lines, how has the situation changed now? Is there a reliable place for people to provide for living, and whether there are still people willing to keep secrets for them, pay attention to protecting their safety, and consciously and voluntarily bear risks and sacrifices. These are all unknowns.

"I know the situation is different now, and the risks will be very high." Seeing Meng Youtian frowning, Xiaoquan continued, "But if the enemy is allowed to consolidate the occupied area, they can draw enough troops to stay here to attack us and gradually sit firmly. Do you think?"

…………………(To be continued.)
Chapter completed!