A transport plane with the nose of the aircraft covered with the Japanese Army flag landed slowly at Xuzhou Airport.

The cabin door opened, and a group of Japanese generals wearing Kanto military uniforms walked down the gangway of the plane. They were the first to be a beast, wearing a pair of round gold-edged glasses, with slightly convex eyes and short figure.

"Okamura, I finally hope for you."

"Thank you Muto, thank you for your hard work!" Okamura Yasuji rushed forward to greet the Central China Expeditionary Army Chief of Staff Akira Muto bowed slightly.

"please!"

A black Ford car drove over, Okamura Yanji got into the back of the car, and then the officers behind him got on the car one after another.

A long convoy drove out of the airport and headed towards Xuzhou City.

Daotai Yamen, formerly the headquarters of the Fifth War Zone Commander-in-Chief, became the highest command center of the Japanese army stationed in Xuzhou after the Japanese army occupied Xuzhou.

Stationed near Xuzhou are part of the Japanese Fifth Division, part of the 9th Division of the Central China Expeditionary Army, as well as the 16th Division and the lower unit of the 106th Division.

The commander of the Second Army, Prince Minorhiko Higashiki, transferred his headquarters to Xuzhou. The troops in Xuzhou were mainly the Second Army of the North China Front Army.

"Okamura-kun, welcome to Xuzhou!"

"Your Highness, Prince, are you polite." Prince Tokuhiko was ill and could not go to the airport to greet Okamura in person, but in the headquarters, he still had someone help him out.

"The base camp sent Okamura to lead the empire to conduct Wuhan strategy, and he really found the real Thousand-mile horse." Minorhiko Higashi said weakly. Perhaps because he was not adapted to the local conditions, the headquarters moved to Xuzhou, his body had problems. He always sweated and was weak all over.

"As an imperial soldier, Okamura deserves his duties."

"The Second Army will be handed over to Gangcunjun!"

"Okamura must do his best."

"I have been feeling unwell when I came to Xuzhou. Tonight's welcome banquet will be attended by Ando. Please forgive me." After saying that, with the help of the adjutant, Minorhiko Higakura bowed deeply to Okamura Nishiji.

Okamura Yasuji bent down and returned the gift.

Before becoming the commander of the 11th Army, Okamura Yasuji served as the division commander of the Second Division in the Kanto Army and also served as the deputy chief of staff of the Kanto Army. He was concerned about the battle situation in Xuzhou and western Shandong.

The base camp made the decision to capture Wuhan, which was both unexpected and unexpected for him.

However, the base camp surprised him to make him form the 11th Army and recognize the commander of the army, responsible for the striking Wuhan.

Although it was unexpected, the soldiers took obedience to orders as their duty. Okamura Yasuji considered himself a loyal and qualified soldier. Therefore, he quickly handed over to Lieutenant General Fujiri Yasui who took over, and came to the office with his staff officer.

First, I went to Peking to secretly meet General Sugiyama-moto, the commander of the North China Front Army, and exchanged my views on the battle situation. The second stop was Xuzhou.

Then I have to go to Nanjing.

The 11th Army was formed to capture the strategic mobile troops in Wuhan. The key was to which divisions Okamura Nishiji would choose. Okamura Nishiji did not intend to follow the arrangements of the base camp. He wanted to inspect the combat effectiveness of each division on the spot, and then determine which divisions would be incorporated into the 11th Army.

Although the base camp made a strategic decision to capture Wuhan, it did not make a specific offensive plan. There were still differences of opinions on how to capture Wuhan, the base camp's combat department and the General Staff Headquarters.

The North China Front Army was defeated in Taierzhuang, and the Doihara Group was in western Shandong, and the entire army was wiped out in eastern Henan. The North China Front Army was no longer able to organize an attack.

The main force of the attacking Wuhan was obviously to be handed over to the relatively complete Central China Expeditionary Force.

Most of the main forces of the 11th Army should be organized by the troops of the Central China Expeditionary Army.

This is beyond doubt.

However, the Japanese army in North China was not willing to accept this situation of being a spectator. Since attacking Wuhan was a strategy formulated by the base camp, they would have to get involved in whatever they said.

Okamura Yasuji came to Xuzhou not for the 2nd Army. He actually came to inspect the Xuzhou battlefield on site. For the defeat of the two elite divisions of the Japanese army in North China, he did not believe that a weak Chinese J team could eat up two elite imperial divisions.

And the regiment was destroyed, a division commander was captured, and the other was not aware of life and death. Although he was not captured, it was no longer a bad ending.

His Majesty the Emperor even doubted the combat effectiveness of the Japanese and Chinese army. Whether it was as written in the war report, or was it simply a decision to deceive the superiors and hide the subordinates and mislead the empire.

After entertainment of the Japanese generals in Xuzhou, Okamura Yasuji finally had time to take a breath.

Before coming to Xuzhou, he read some battle reports and knew a little about the defeat of the 10th Division in Taierzhuang. However, after he arrived, he realized that the reason for the defeat of the Segu Detachment of the 10th Division was not just the mistake of being impatient and reckless.

This was being plotted by the Chinese from the beginning.

In other words, the Seya Detachment fell into the trap designed by the Chinese. From the very beginning, the Chinese had already planned to eat up the main force of the 10th Division in Taierzhuang.

The honorary first division, hidden in Weishan Lake, used a strategy of concealing the world and not only deceived their own people, but also deceived the imperial intelligence department. If it weren't for the early preparation, how could the main force of the Segu Detachment of the 10th Division rush to Taierzhuang?

The mistakes of the imperial commander and the intentional guidance of the Chinese, the 10th Division was not unfairly defeated, and the combat effectiveness of the Chinese J also shocked Okamura Yasuji.

Whether it was the previous Tang Army Corps or the new 38th Brigade stationed in Taierzhuang, they were remarkable and had shocking combat effectiveness.

China J is not as incompetent and cowardly as in the war reports and reports.

Among them, there are still a group of generals and troops who are good at fighting, and at least they are not inferior to the imperial army in terms of fighting will.

"General Okamura, this is a detailed battle report of the North China Expeditionary Army in the past three months. I will sort out the battle reports related to the new 38th Brigade, the current number is the new 38th Division, and the honorary first division, and the current number is the new 1st Army, according to your requirements."

"Miyazaki, thank you for your hard work!"

"It is Miyazaki's honor to be able to serve General Okamura." Advance officer, Chief Staff Miyazaki, said kneeling on the mat and bowing.

"Miyazaki, have you read all these battle reports?"

"Yes."

"What do you think of the new 38th Division, the New First Army, and the Chinese J general Leng Guoguang, nickname: Leng Yanwang?" asked Okamura Yasuji.

"Miyazaki had heard of this person before coming. He rose to the Battle of Nanjing and was elusive. He became the leader of a military force in just half a year, and his growth was amazing." Staff Miyazaki thought for a while and said.

"That is built on the bones of the brave Imperial Army warriors of my great Japanese Empire."

"Hayi!"

"But this person can indeed be called a hero. China has a vast territory and a wealth of talents. If it can be used by me, the Great Japanese Empire will become the most powerful empire in the world. Miyazaki Jun, are you right?"

"What General Okamura said is very much."

"But our generals only know how to kill and not how to be gentle. If killing and killing can make this nation surrender, there will be no such brilliant civilization. When dealing with the Chinese, we must learn to use the policy of how to be gentle. If we can use it for our own purposes, we must give enough courtesy and respect so that we can completely control this vast continent."

"Hayi!"

"It's a pity that Nakajima-kun. If he doesn't die, he might be able to see this day." Okamura Yasuji sighed regretfully.

"General, General Harada has arrived."

"Please come in!"

Miyazaki stood up and wanted to leave, but Okamura waved his hand to signal him to stay.

Harada was the secret minister of the Chinese dispatched army and one of the people Okamura Yasuji came to Xuzhou to meet. Although he was entrusted with important tasks, he had to understand the situation in North China and Central China in detail before taking office.

Although the base camp is very anxious to occupy Wuhan, Okamura Yanji is not an easy person to be influenced.

"Okamura-kun!"

"Harada, long time no see." Okamura stood up and welcomed Harada into the room. Harada finally took off his leather shoes and sat down cross-legged.

"Harada-kun, please!"

"Thanks!"

"I have read the telegram from Harada to me seriously and am deeply inspired. I think the argument that you said that if you want to capture Wuhan, you must first solve the problem of northern Henan. So, this time I came to Xuzhou, I just want to listen to your thoughts in person." Okamura Yasuji said seriously, "This is my advance counsel, Major Miyazaki."

"Miyazaki Jun." Harada Oki Miyazaki nodded slightly.

"Minister Harada."

"Okamura-kun must have read the information briefings on the New First Army and Leng Guoguang prepared for you by Miyazaki, right?" Harada said in a low and heavy voice.

Okamura Yasuji nodded. He had read the briefing. The things on the briefing were just some data. Although you could see something, some things were not reflected in the briefing.

"I didn't experience the battle in Taierzhuang, but I went to Qingcheng to meet Seya-kun, who escaped from death. After listening to some of his descriptions, I had a clearer understanding of the defeat in that battle. I think our failure is not only the cause of our own, but the enemy is not as weak as we imagined. Many intelligences in the past even misled our frontline commanders, so that they made wrong judgments, which is the main reason."

"underestimate the enemy?"

"Yes, although he underestimated the enemy, if we follow our usual judgment and understanding of China J, I don't think that Setani Jun was impetuous and aggressive in this battle, but in the later stage, his judgment made mistakes. Objectively speaking, Setani Jun was in a difficult situation."

"How to say it?"

"Seya-kun was commanding the elite troops of the 10th Division, as well as heavy artillery and armored troops to support him. With his strength, even if he was fighting against a group of Chinese J, he was blocked for nine days in Taierzhuang. These nine days consumed almost the same spirit and energy of his troops. In addition, the logistics difficulties, our army was insufficient and could not maintain such a long front line. At this time, the Honorary Division hidden in Weishan Lake suddenly attacked and cut off our supply line in one fell swoop. Isoya-kun Division was attacked on both sides, how could it be undefeated?"

The front line was too long. As a commander with strategic vision, Okamura Yasuji was not as tempted as he was. How could he not tell that the biggest problem of the Japanese army in China was that the front line was too long and the troops were too small, which caused the supply problem to be very serious.

If he wanted to launch a plan to occupy Wuhan, Okamura Yanji estimated that at least 300,000 elite elites would need to prepare for field battles, which would cost at least 2 billion yuan of military spending.

How long can two billion last? Okamura Yanji can't explain clearly, three months or half a year?

Japan's annual tax revenue is only 600 billion yen, and it's not cost-effective to fight such a battle.

But if the wealth and territory seized from China are included, such a little money would be too cost-effective.

Therefore, the base camp and the officers of the empire tend to take down China as soon as possible, and then form a puppet government that obeys Japan and Ben, turning China into a resource rear that dominates the world.

"General Okamura, although it is the best time to attack Wuhan, the GMD's troops suffered huge losses after several wars, and most of the troops were vulnerable, but this is not the case with our army. The troops moved for several months, and the soldiers urgently needed rest and replenishment..."
Chapter completed!