Sichuan North Road, Japan Navy Command.

In the war room, several combat staff were working on the busy map. In the telecommunications room next door, the phone ringing and the beeping of telegrams kept ringing. From time to time, communication staff walked out of it and submitted battle reports to the war room. The combat staff re-worked on the map based on the latest battle reports.

Okawa Uchiki pointed to the map and said to Okamoto Shimasato and Honda Suspension: "Okamoto San, Honda San, you see, the infantry brigades have built a complete fortification chain with the six core strongholds of Shishi University, Naval Command, Huishan Wharf, Naval Club, Kodai Spinning Mill and Hujiang University as support.

There are five more tank teams in the center to support the connection, and the entire defense line is solid.

Judging from the actual combat results of today's day, except for the 3rd Squadron of the 3rd Infantry Brigade, all the other directions were greatly won, especially the two directions of Japan's Tombyama and Shishi University, which had great results. Therefore, there is no need for you to worry that the empire's evacuation of overseas Chinese from Shanghai will definitely not be affected."

Okamoto Masashi Okamoto doesn't understand military affairs very much, and he thinks that Okawa Uchiki's story seems to make sense, but Honda Susun, deputy military officer of the Japanese Embassy in China, is a talented student who graduated from the Mainland University and is also a well-known member of the Sabre Team. He could see the biggest flaw in the entire defense deployment of the Japanese army at a glance and said, "Okawa Uchiki, you are too optimistic."

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Nanxiang Guyi Garden, 9th Army Headquarters.

Lieutenant General Zhang Zhi summoned Tong Yuanliang and several combat staff to the map marked the situation between the enemy and us, then picked up a red pencil and pointed at the map and said, "Tell me, how should I fight next?"

Tong Yuanliang and several combat staff members who were surrounding the map were all silent.

Zhang Zhizhong frowned and continued, "Although today's first battle failed, it was expected. After all, it was delayed for two days for no reason, and the Japanese army has already prepared."

"Yes, these two days of delays have ruined the big deal." Tong Yuanliang sighed, "If this were not the case, even if the Japanese army could not be driven down from the Huangpu River in the first battle today, they would definitely be able to be divided and surrounded by several main strongholds. In this way, the entire battle situation in Shanghai would be completely included in the control of our army. Alas, it's a pity."

Several combat staff members also nodded, all of them looking regretful.

"I won't talk about this." Zhang Zhizhong waved his hand and said, "Today's first battle, if you lose, you will lose. In fact, it's not a big deal. In war, there are always losses and wins. If you lose today, you will win tomorrow. So, what's important is how to fight the next battle? How can you reverse the current adverse situation?"

Tong Yuanliang picked up the pencil and drew a circle on the map, saying, "Master, if you want to reverse the current adverse situation, you must destroy the fortification chain of the Japanese army in Shanghai. However, if you want to destroy the fortification chain of the Japanese army in Shanghai, the key is here - Huishan Wharf, which is the seven-inch place of the Japanese army!"

Huishan Wharf? Zhang Zhizhong nodded slightly, thinking that Tong Yuanliang is worthy of being a top student who graduated from Army University, and his battlefield insight is still extremely keen. Huishan Wharf is indeed the core link of the Shanghai Japanese defense chain, because it is not only the geographical connection point between Yangshupu and Hongkou districts, but also the source of supply for Japanese strategic materials.

If Huishan Wharf is occupied, not only will the Japanese army in Hongkou and Yangshupu areas be cut off in half, making it difficult for them to take into account both head and tail. More importantly, if the continuous supply of materials at Huishan Wharf is lost, the Japanese army in Shanghai will soon fall into a desperate situation of exhausting ammunition and food. By then, the Japanese will have to fight with the national army with bayonets.

A combat staff immediately said: "But the Huoshan Wharf is located in the geographical core of the Japanese concession and is surrounded by layers of fortifications of the Japanese army. If you want to occupy the Huishan Wharf, you must first clear the Japanese fortifications on the periphery. However, judging from today's actual combat effectiveness, it is not easy to clear the Japanese fortifications on the periphery."

Tong Yuanliang sighed: "Yes, this is indeed a difficult problem."

A combat staff member suddenly said, "What if he crosses the river from Pudong and attacks?"

Zhang Zhizhong, Tong Yuanliang's eyes lit up when he heard this. If he crossed the river from Pudong, the Huishan Wharf would be directly exposed to the bayonet of the Kuomintang. However, when he thought about it, the two shook their heads again. The navy of the Kuomintang government was too weak, and the Huangpu River was completely controlled by the Japanese Navy. If the Kuomintang wanted to cross the Huangpu River and attack the Huishan Wharf, it was like a fool.

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Guanyin Hall, 88th Division Division.

Sun Yuanliang frowned and said to Xu Shijiu: "Capturing Huishan Wharf can indeed cut off the Japanese army's connection between Yangshupu and Hongkou districts, and can also cut off the Japanese supplies. But the problem is that Huishan Wharf is at the core of the Japanese concession. Brother Hanhun, how easy is our army to capture Huishan Wharf?"

Xu Shijiu said: "Master, I will correct it. It is not a capture of Huishan Wharf, but a blockade of Huishan Wharf. I have been to Huishan Wharf. When I enter the door, there is a yard. There are solid cement buildings on both sides. In addition, Japanese gunboats on the Huangpu River, it is a dream to occupy Huishan Wharf, but it is still possible to block Huishan Wharf."

"Okay, let's not talk about this for now. Anyway, Huishan Wharf is in Yangshupu District. How to attack Huishan Wharf is something that Wang Jingjiu should consider. Our 88th Division's mission is to capture the Naval Command." Sun Yuanliang waved his hand and said, "Brother Hanhun, do you still talk about how to clear the Japanese fortifications outside the Naval Command."

Xu Shijiu nodded and said, "This is exactly what I want to say, the second flaw of the Japanese army!"

Sun Yuanliang and Zhang Boting suddenly felt excited when they heard this, and several combat staff members also raised their ears.

Xu Shijiu took a picture of the map and said to everyone present: "Teacher seats, ginseng seats, and all the high-ranking leaders. I wonder if you have noticed that the Japanese army in Shanghai are all built at various intersections, and their tanks are only patrolling the main streets such as Baoshan Road, Sichuan Road, Huade Road and Yangshupu Road."

"What's so strange about this?" A combat adviser couldn't help but say, "If our army wants to capture the Japanese concession, we can only pass through various intersections. If the Japanese army does not build fortifications at various intersections, will it still hide the fortifications in the alleys? And their chariot troops, even if they want to enter the alleys, they have to go in."

"Good words." Xu Shijiu patted the table and said loudly, "The Japanese army blocked the main street with tanks. Then we gathered forces through the alleys. The Japanese army built fortifications at various intersections. Then we might as well avoid the intersections, flipped over the roofs of the houses in each block, and then attacked the Japanese army from the side!"

"Build a ladder on the roof and find another way." Zhang Baiting said, "Good idea!"

Shanghai is rich in land and densely packed with buildings. Some streets and alleys can cross with a light jump.

Several combat staff members were speechless, and Sun Yuanliang was also moved. He avoided the intersections where the Japanese army was heavily stationed, but fought from the roofs of houses in various blocks. After walking back and forth with his hands, Sun Yuanliang turned around and ordered Zhang Boting, "Chief of Staff, report this situation to the headquarters immediately."

"Yes." Zhang Boting stood attentively and turned around and called.

Xu Shijiu smiled and said, "Master, you have one combat defense cannon for these two machine guns, right?"

"You kid, you dare to sell any idea so high. I am kind enough to be slaughtered by you." Sun Yuanliang smiled and pointed at Xu Shijiu, and said, "Okay, I won't prepare dinner for you now. Anyway, Brother Shangyi is here, so I won't send a car to take you back. Don't let you detain my car again, hum."

Xu Shijiu and Zhu Xia had just left, and Zhang Boting also called and returned to the war room.

Sun Yuanliang said: "Baiting, what do you say about the chief executive?"

Zhang Boting said: "Master, the head of the board praised you on the phone, haha."

"Hey, I dare not be greedy for merit." Sun Yuanliang was very humble and smiled, "Zhe was thought of by this kid Xu Shijiu. I just borrowed flowers to offer Buddha, haha."

Zhang Boting said: "That's also the teacher's pride and is doing good deeds. If Wang Jingjiu or Zhong Song are replaced, they will listen to a small security captain in the command center? It would be strange if he doesn't blow him out."

"That's right, Wang Jingjiu, Zhong Song has always been above the top, so this is really done." Sun Yuanliang smiled and nodded, then turned his tone and said, "But then, Xu Shijiu is really a bit of a bad idea in the war. This ladder on the top has taken a different approach and really hit the Japanese army's vital points."

Zhang Boting said: "Yes, avoid the intersection and attack from the alleys and roofs. The disadvantage of the Japanese army's insufficient troops will be infinitely amplified. Moreover, this is Shanghai, the territory of our Chinese. Fighting the streets by house, we can get help from Shanghai citizens. We have a natural advantage. This time, it's enough for the Japanese to drink a pot, haha."

Sun Yuanliang said again: "Baiting, call Han Xianyuan immediately and ask him to send a battalion to the North Railway Station to listen to Xu Shijiu's condemnation. You must make it clear and obey Xu Shijiu's command!"

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Sichuan North Road, Japanese Navy Command.

Okawa Uchizuki asked Honda Suspension with a smile: "Honda San feels the situation in Shanghai is not optimistic?"

Honda Suspension said: "Okawa Nai San, do you know that there is a fatal flaw in the fortification chain you have arranged? You have expanded your defense circle too much, and you have to be wary of such a long line of defense, which is very unwise. The consequence of setting up defenses everywhere is that you have weak defenses everywhere.

In this case, once the Chinese army breaks through a little, it will inevitably lead to a global passiveness. If I were the Chinese commander, I would order my troops to avoid the intersection of the Imperial Army's heavy troops, use ladders and ropes to turn over the roofs of various blocks, and then attack the Imperial Army from the side, what if Okawa Naisan?"

"Huh?!" The rumor of Okawa's inner rumor changed slightly when he heard this. He had never thought about this situation.

After a while, Okawa Uchiki Shiraki frowned and asked, "I wonder if Honda Sang has a solution?"

Honda Susoo shook his head and said, "There is no good way. After all, this is Shanghai, a city of Chinese people. The Chinese army has a natural advantage, but the Imperial Army cannot get help from Shanghai citizens. Even the Chinese people in the Japanese concession cannot help the Imperial Army. However, there is no way."

Okawa Uchichi said: "I wish to hear the story of Honda Sang Takashi."

Honda Suk said in a grim voice: "Arsoning fires will not only block the attack of the Chinese army, but also make the entire Japanese concession a scorched earth. Without the cover of the private houses and the Chinese people, the Chinese army will no longer have the advantage, and the fortification chain you built by Okawa Naisan will also become impeccable."

"What, set fire?" Okamoto said in a lost voice, "No, this is absolutely not possible!"

Okazumi is burning the entire Japanese concession, and he is really reluctant to let it go, because as an international metropolis, Shanghai is far from comparable to Tokyo. Japanese merchants and Japanese overseas Chinese have been operating here for many years and own a large number of real estate, shops and factories. Once the entire Japanese concession is destroyed by a fire, property losses will be immeasurable.

What Okamoto needs this season is a prosperous Japanese concession, not a ruin.
Chapter completed!