Just as Zhong Yi rushed to Zhenhai, an old Japanese also rushed to Shanghai.

This old Japanese man is nothing but the commander of the 11th Army of the Japanese Central China Front Army, Okamura Yasuji.

The Japanese base camp decided to suspend the battle in Changsha and instead launch the battle in Yinjiang. Although it was a top secret, senior generals of the level like Okamura Yasuji could still know.

After learning the news, Okamura Yasuji set out overnight to Shanghai.

At this time, the Japanese invaders had just completed their reorganization. After the reorganization, the Japanese invaders were combined into the Chinese condemnation army, with the old Japanese Nishio Shouzao as the commander-in-chief.

The Chinese condemnation army was under the jurisdiction of the North China Front Army, the 11th Army, the 13th Army, the 21st Army and the Third Flight Group. The original Central China condemnation army was cancelled, and Yamada Yoko was dismissed and returned to China.

Among them, the North China Front Army was stationed in Peiping, with the First Army (station in Taiyuan), the 12th Army (station in Jinan), and the Mongolian Army (station in Zhangjiakou), the 11th Army was stationed in Wuhan, the 21st Army was stationed in Guangzhou, and the 13th Army was stationed in Shanghai, with the 15th, 17th, 22nd and 1164th divisions under its jurisdiction.

In fact, the 13th Army was specially formed for the Yinjiang Battle.

In addition, the commander of the 13th Army was also served by Nishio Suzusaki.

From this we can see how much the Japanese base camp attaches great importance to the Battle of Yinjiang.

Nishio Suzuo also attached great importance to the upcoming Yinjiang Battle. At the beginning of his tenure, he transferred Usa Mitsuto from the newly abolitioned Central Front Army General Staff and appointed him as the chief of staff of the 13th Army.

Although Usa Mitsuru was still only in the rank of Colonel at this time, he was about to be promoted, so he was already qualified to serve as the chief of staff of a front army.

Let’s talk about Okamura Yasuji.

After getting off the boat at Huishan Wharf, he took a car to the former Marine Corps Command.

The former Marine Corps headquarters building in Shanghai has now been borrowed by Nishio Suzusao and has become the headquarters of the newly established 13th Army.

When he walked into Nishio Suzuo's office, Okamura Yasuji found that Usa Mitsuki was there too.

Seeing Okamura Yasuki, Nishio Suzuo immediately stood up and walked around to the big table.

"Okamura, you're finally here." Nishio Shousu took two steps forward and took Okamura's arm intimately.

However, Okamura Yasuji stood at attention with no harshness and saluted Nishio Shozaki, saying loudly: "Your Excellency Commander!"

"Okamura, you don't have to pay attention to these false rituals." Nishio Shozuo waved his hand and signaled Okamura Yasuji to sit down.

Okamura Yanji was not pretentious either. He walked to the tatami next to him and sat down. Nishio Suzusa sat in the main seat. As for Usa Mitaka, he could only accompany him.

As soon as he sat down, Okamura Yasuji said: "Commander, I have something to do. Why should the base camp delay the battle plan for the Changsha battle? You must know that the rice in the Huguang Plain will soon mature. If the battle in Changsha cannot be ended and occupied Changsha before September to October, the Chinese government will be able to harvest the rice this year!"

After pausing, Okamura Yasuji said again: "Of course, it's not just the rice this year. In China, there has always been a saying that Huguang is ripe and the world is sufficient. As long as the Huguang Plain is occupied, the situation of the Chinese government's food supply will become more tense, and the imperial army's shortage of military rations will be greatly alleviated."

It is no exaggeration to say that Okamura Yasuji is right.

Huguang is China's big granary. The saying that Huguang is familiar with the world is not just a saying.

However, after hearing this, Nishio Shozuo just waved his hand and said, "Okamura, things are not that simple."

"Huh?" Okamura Yanji looked shaking when he heard this, and said in a deep voice, "It's not that simple? Please make clear to your commander!"

Nishio Suzuo nodded, shook her head again, then turned her head to Mitsurou on the side and said, "Mikun Usa, it's better for you to talk to Mr. Okamura in detail."

"Hai." Usa Mitsuto paused his head suddenly, and then looked up to Okamura Yasuji, "God of the Supreme, the Huguang Plain is China's granary. As long as the Huguang Plain is occupied, China's food supply will be even more difficult. This is also true. After all, this is only agriculture. China has tens of thousands of tons of grain, and its potential for war is very limited."

"The National Government will not become stronger just because it collects tens of thousands of tons of grain!"

"By the same reason, you won't suddenly become weak just because you collect tens of thousands of tons!"

"But there is another local change that is enough to increase China's war potential explosively!"

Okamura Yasuji's expression froze when he heard this, and said, "Usa Mikun, are you talking about Yinjiang? The situation in Yinjiang is really so serious?"

"Hai." Usa Mirone said with a head-down, "Your Excellency General, I'm afraid it's even more serious than you think!"

"Is that true?" Okamura Yasuji has been focusing on the summary of the Suzao Battle and preparations for the Changsha Battle. He has not paid enough attention to Yinjiang. He really doesn't know how far Yinjiang has developed.

Usa Mitsunobu said: "God General, I will only say a few simple numbers, and you will understand how serious the situation is."

After pausing, Usa Mirō said again: "First of all, the number of factories entering Yinjiang Industrial Zone has exceeded 2,000 as of now!"

"Secondly, the number of workers working in Yinjiang Industrial Zone has exceeded 500,000!"

"Again, more than 500 of these factories that have settled in Yinjiang Industrial Zone have been completed and put into production! In other words, in Yinjiang Industrial Zone, industrial products are continuously produced every day."

"And these industrial categories include military supplies such as medicines, bedding and canned food!"

"What's even more terrifying is that there is also a medium-sized steel plant, a medium-sized power plant and a medium-sized bullet factory that is under construction!"

Hearing this, Okamura Yasuji's face changed instantly.

"Nani?" Okamura Yanji changed his slightest, "Have Yinjiang developed to this point?"

"Hayi, Yinjiang has indeed developed to this point." Nishio Shouzuo finally responded, "If Yinjiang only developed industry, it is actually nothing, because no matter how well the industry is developed, if there is no protection of the armed forces, the Imperial Army can be destroyed by backhand. But what's even more terrifying is that Yinjiang has an armed force in full swing! "
Chapter completed!