Anti-Japanese War: When I get promoted, the system will explode with soldiers

Chapter 245 Troop Transport Departs Port

"Commander, I've just devised a new plan with several combat staff officers. Since we can't land in Jincheng, we can try another location. Not only can our soldiers land here, but we can also get around them..."

Chief of Staff Nakamura said this very excitedly, and asked his men to bring the map. When Commander Yamamoto heard this, he immediately became excited.

There has been nothing but negative news these days. Even though Zhao Tiezhu's Third Regiment paid six million taels of silver, it did not withdraw to the vicinity of Peking. Instead, it withdrew north from Tianjin and continued to be stationed within the autonomous government.

There is no way to talk about this matter now. The autonomous government sent a telegram to the 72nd Brigade, but they ignored it. The 72nd Brigade also sent out several teams to drive away the officials and troops of the autonomous government one after another. Some of them were even disbanded on the spot. If they did not disperse, they would be killed. The traitors did not dare to try it.

Therefore, the autonomous government now exists in name only. Zhao Tiezhu is stationed on their land and does not need to say hello to anyone. The officials of the autonomous government are now all staying in the Zizhulin Concession. They would not move out even if they were beaten to death, for fear of being liquidated by Li Shaoyi.

"But there's no port here. If they were to land here, they might suffer some damage."

Commander Yamamoto frowned as he saw this location on the map.

"Commander, I've already sent someone to investigate. Many fishermen have chosen to go ashore here. There's definitely some damage, given the lack of complete dock facilities. But it's still much better than it is now. If they were allowed to stay on the boats any longer, some would be unemployed by this time tomorrow."

Chief of Staff Nakamura also knew that his plan must have flaws, but at this point, small-scale damage was always better than everyone falling into chaos.

The captain of the transport ship has reported that many soldiers on board are dissatisfied with the current rationed supply of fresh water and food, and fights are occurring from time to time. If the supply is stopped tomorrow, some soldiers will probably start making trouble, and the small transport ship cannot control them.

"Hurry and do this. Once they retreat to the open sea, provide them with reinforcements and have them disembark at the designated location. Once ashore, immediately launch an attack on the 72nd Brigade and catch them off guard."

Commander Yamamoto walked around the room for a long time and finally made up his mind.

Some things can only be rebuilt through destruction. If we continue to act like a paperhanger, we may end up with leaks everywhere. It is better to send these people to some places in the north and let them take a gamble. If they win, the areas around Tianjin will be under control again.

Of course, losing is not a big loss. After all, if these people stay on the ship, there will definitely be chaos tomorrow. It is better to send the army that is destined to be lost to the battlefield to fight.

"Hayi, if the attack begins, our remaining infantry battalion..."

Chief of Staff Nakamura took two steps and turned back again. There were a total of 6,000 Japanese troops on the sea. If they launched an attack on Zhao Tiezhu, they might not be able to completely suppress Zhao Tiezhu. But if the troops in the city attacked and attacked from both sides at the same time, the result would be hard to predict.

They also understood the situation on Li Shaoyi's side. Most of the main forces had gone to Rehe Province, which was also the main force against the 12th Division. It was impossible for them to come here to support in a short time. If we eat up Zhao Tiezhu, and the 12th Division eats up the other two regiments under Li Shaoyi, then Japan in North China will be able to return to the same state as before.

Commander Yamamoto did not answer immediately. After all, he only had this one infantry battalion under his command. If it was really wiped out, he would be a commander without troops.

"Don't panic about this matter. Immediately send a telegram to headquarters, asking them to mobilize one or two battalions from the surrounding areas for us, no matter what means necessary. Only when these troops arrive in Tianjin can our existing troops depart."

Commander Yamamoto's timid character has been increasingly exposed in his long work, but no one around him hates this character of the commander. After all, the commander is timid and we are not in danger.

Chief of Staff Nakamura also nodded and quickly sent a telegram to the headquarters. The transportation of these 6,000 people to Tianjin had already changed the empire's policies and major policies. Now they had to be moved to two battalions. It was estimated that the headquarters would not agree.

But some things have to be tried. In the past, the Kwantung Army was strictly prohibited from moving south, but now the 12th Division is allowed to move south, right?

When the sun was about to set that afternoon, two Japanese troop transport ships began to move out of the port. The warships from Europe and the United States ignored them. After all, their mission was to prevent the two troop transport ships from landing here. As for where they went, that was not within our jurisdiction.

When the two troop transport ships left Tianjin Port, the people and consuls from Europe and the United States breathed a sigh of relief. They were afraid that the Japanese would land here without any regard, and they would have to clash with them first.

At the same time, Li Shaoyi also received a report from Natasha that the two Japanese troop transport ships had actually left.

"This doesn't quite fit the Japanese way of doing things. Even if Western countries were trying to stop them, there's no reason to just retreat. I have a feeling there's something fishy going on here."

Chief of Staff Cui also thought that this matter was a bit strange, but we lacked the conditions for reconnaissance at sea, so when the two transport ships disappeared in Jincheng Port, we lost the source of clues about them.

"Have your men infiltrate the headquarters and see if they can get any information."

Li Shaoyi knew that Natasha had recruited many people under her. Although it was difficult to infiltrate the Japanese headquarters, we had no other choice but to use this method.

Anyway, Li Shaoyi and the chief of staff reached a consensus that it would be impossible for the Japanese to retreat so easily.

"There's another piece of information. Japanese merchants have organized three cargo ships. The supplies on board should be enough for the soldiers to use for two to three days."

Natasha took out the second intelligence summary.

In two to three days, starting from Tianjin Port, there are so many places they can go, even returning to the Japanese mainland. Looking at the points marked on the map, Li Shaoyi and the Chief of Staff really have no idea where they are going...