newbobooks Chapter 760: Staying unchanged in response to all changes
Chapter 760: Staying unchanged in response to all changes
Chapter 760: Responding to Change with the Same Sense
760 Respond to Changes with the Same Sense
"If we really believe it, we should have all the troops open up their defense zones and let the devils pass through.
What if the Japanese fired a feint and then turned around to attack us?
Causing our defense to collapse.
Then the matter is serious.
If this really causes our defense line to collapse, who will bear the consequences?
It's not just you and me."
"But now, what exactly is the devil's purpose?
We can't be sure yet.
So, we can’t gamble.”
"This……"
Chief of Staff Li Zilii broke out in a cold sweat when he heard what Xue Yue said, and the more he thought about it, the more scared he became.
Because what Xue Yue said is a possibility.
In case the Japanese 11th Army moved south, it was just a false illusion they created in order to make them relax their vigilance.
The Japs' target is still their battlefield in western Hunan.
If this was the case, it would lead to their defeat in the Xiangxi battlefield.
The consequences would be disastrous.
"Commander, I didn't think it through."
After a moment, Chief of Staff Li Zili took the initiative to speak.
“So, I had no intention of paying any attention to that guy He Jingzhi.
But I didn't expect that Liu Dayan, this idiot, would dare to openly disobey my orders.
Do you really think He Jingzhi can protect him?
I am the commander-in-chief on the front line right now, not He Jingzhi.
If I don't deal with Liu Dayan, how can I lead my troops and fight the next battle? "
“Okay, Commander-in-Chief.
I understand. I will give the order right away to have the military police come over."
Chief of Staff Li Zili was also persuaded by Xue Yue.
"Commander, this is a telegram from Commander Ye."
Not long after Chief of Staff Li Zili left, a staff adjutant ran in and reported to Xue Yue.
"Oh? Ye Qingshan's telegram.
give me. "
After Xue Yue took the telegram and read it, he immediately laughed.
"Commander, what are you laughing at?"
At this time, Chief of Staff Li Zili also returned.
Seeing Xue Yue laughing, he asked curiously.
"Look at it."
Xue Yue handed the telegram to Li Zili.
"From Ye Qingshan's telegram, it seems that he also knows that the Japanese 11th Army may be heading south.
He is anxious.
But, does his tone sound like he's begging someone? "
Chief of Staff Li Zili also laughed when he saw what Ye Qingshan said in the telegram.
"Commander, what are you going to say to him?"
“It’s very simple. I have to do what I promised.
Anyway, even if Ye Qingshan hadn’t made the request.
We must also be cautious about the southward movement of the Japanese 11th Army.
That old man Anami Korechika is very cunning, be careful not to be fooled.
So, we're keeping our original plan.
Maintaining the status quo.
Tell the commanders of all armies to guard their own defense zones strictly.
If any Japanese try to pass through their defense zone, I'll beat them hard.
We must not let the Japanese pass through our defense zone, and especially focus on attacking their logistics and supply units.
As for the main force of the Japanese, we will focus on harassing them to reduce our losses.
If the Japanese 11th Army really wants to leave Xiangxi, they should choose to bypass our defense zone at that time.
Took another route south.
Only then can I feel at ease.”
At this moment, the defense zones of the various troops under Xue Yue's command occupied many strategic locations in western Hunan.
They definitely don't want to let the Japanese pass.
But if the Japanese took a detour, it would inevitably delay their journey south.
This can be considered as him indirectly helping Ye Qingshan.
In Xue Yue's heart, he still hopes to help Ye Qingshan.
If it is the first possibility, it means that the Japanese 11th Army is really moving south.
The purpose is to attack Ye Qingshan from both sides.
He also didn't want to let the Japanese succeed.
Xue Yue didn't want to see Ye Qingshan really be defeated or even killed in Guangdong Province this time.
If that happens, it will be a huge loss to the resistance forces.
Xue Yue also admired Ye Qingshan's military talents.
Although the two had never met each other often, they felt like heroes appreciating each other.
After hearing this, the Chief of Staff Li Zilii next to him knew that Xue Yue's idea was feasible.
It can not only prevent the Japanese 11th Army from plotting a sneak attack on them, but also help Ye Qingshan delay time.
“Commander, this is a good idea.
Then I will call Ye Qingshan back."
"Go back."
Not long after, Ye Qingshan received a call back from Xue Yue and he breathed a sigh of relief.
"It seems that Xue Yue has withstood the pressure from He Yingqin."
Ye Qingshan laughed.
Afterwards, Ye Qingshan sent another telegram to Xue Yue, asking him to delay the Japanese 11th Army's southward advance for at least three weeks.
Because, the 86th Division of the th Army's vanguard, which will return to China in three weeks, will be able to arrive in northern Guangdong.
By then, even if the Japanese 11th Army marches south again, Ye Qingshan will no longer be afraid.
“Three weeks?
So long?
He has high demands.”
After Xue Yue received Ye Qingshan's request, he also frowned.
If it was just a delay of a week, Xue Yue thought it would be easy to do.
But delaying it for three weeks is not easy.
"He asked me to help him delay the Japanese 11th Army for three weeks.
Could it be possible that he would be able to deal with the Japanese 11th Army in three weeks?"
Xue Yue was puzzled.
He has persisted with Ye Qingshan until now, refusing to withdraw from Guangdong Province and give up this counterattack.
In fact, I have always been confused.
I don’t understand what Ye Qingshan relies on.
At this time, the Chief of Staff Li Zili next to him couldn't help but say: "Commander, I know about this matter."
"you know?
tell me the story. "
"Ye Qingshan relies on the 86th Army he transferred back from Myanmar.
It is said that Ye Qingshan's most direct and elite troops have now passed through Yunnan Province.
Preparing to enter Guangxi Province.
It is expected to arrive in northern Guangdong in three weeks.”
"This also explains why Ye Qingshan asked us to help him hold back the Japanese 11th Army for three weeks."
Chief of Staff Li Zili said.
“Ah, there is something else going on.
Why didn’t I know about this?”
After hearing this, Xue Yue's face turned ugly.
Because, as the commander, he didn't know this news, and no one told him.
"Don't be angry, Commander.
Because of this news, the high command ordered it to be blocked.
The outside world is generally unaware of this matter.
Naturally I won’t tell you.
If I didn’t have connections in the Yunnan Army, I wouldn’t have known the news.
There is something taboo here, Commander, it is better for you to pretend you don’t know.”
Chief of Staff Li Zili whispered to Xue Yue.
After a brief thought, Xue Yue seemed to understand what the taboo his chief of staff was talking about was.
He stopped asking further questions.
He didn't want to get involved in these internal struggles.
"Sure enough, Ye Qingshan has someone to rely on."
It’s just that Xue Yue never thought about it in this way.
“Tell Ye Qingshan that I will do my best.
Two weeks should be fine.
But I can't guarantee a three-week delay.
If the Japanese 11th Army really wants to leave the battlefield at all costs, we won’t be able to stop them.”
"Just reply to him like this."
Xue Yue said this after thinking for a moment.
"Yes."
Soon, after seeing Xue Yue's new reply, Ye Qingshan nodded slightly and said to the young martial artist next to him:
"Xue Yue can promise to delay the Japanese 11th Army for at least two weeks for us.
That's already very generous.
I owe him a favor this time."
Ye Qingshan burned the telegram and said in a low voice.