Shenyang, the Kwantung Army headquarters.
Shichida Ichiro tidied himself up and walked into the commander's office dejectedly.
Kwantung Army Commander Honjo Fan, Chief of Staff Hashimoto Toranosuke, Shen Yang Station Secret Service Director Kenji Dohimoto, Kwantung Army Senior Staff Officer and Second Division Director Banheng Zhengshilang, Kwantung Army Staff Officer Ishihara Smile, etc. gathered together.
Seeing Lieutenant General Shichiro enter, Honjo Shigeru's eyes turned cold.
"Shichida Ichiro, I didn't expect you to have the courage to return. You created the history of the Empire's army, and an entire division was wiped out.
Just now, a navy vice admiral from Lushun called me and asked if I needed reinforcements from the navy.
This was simply a great humiliation.
You should commit suicide to apologize."
The annihilation of the 20th division, the fall of Jinzhou, and the mockery of the navy showed how angry Ben Zhuangfan was.
He didn't even know how to explain this to the headquarters and the Emperor.
A hint of pain flashed in Shichiro's eyes.
" Commander," he said in a hoarse voice," I know that I am a sinner of the Empire. The reason why I came back alive is not because I am afraid of death, but because I want to tell you and everyone what I have seen and heard.”
"I'm afraid Zhang Xueming has the support of the polar bear.”
"What?"
The moment these words came out, everyone was shocked.
Ben Zhuang Fan stood up and quickly walked in front of him. He stared at him and asked,"Are you sure?"
Shichiro shook his head and said," I'm not sure. Their weapons are too advanced. They have cannons of various calibers, and there's even a mysterious cannon that's extremely terrifying. One volley of them crippled one of our regiments.
Also, their air force was equipped with very advanced fighter planes.
Their chariots are too terrifying. Although our soldiers fought bravely, they were completely helpless against their chariots.
In the future, the war will definitely be dominated by tanks and fighter planes. We must pay attention to the development of ground fighter planes.”
" Alright," Honshaka said angrily." I don't want to hear how advanced their equipment is. I want to know what this has to do with Russia.”
Shichiro Ichiro was stunned for a moment before he asked,""Now, other than them supporting Zhang Xueming from behind, who else could it be? It was impossible for these things to suddenly appear.”
This question left everyone speechless.
These things must have been supported by someone.
The biggest suspect was undoubtedly the extremely mysterious polar bear.
Firstly, it was because polar bears were very mysterious. They were not very clear about their technological and industrial development.
However, as one of the old strong countries, their industry and technology were definitely not weak.
Secondly, it was because they had conquered the northeast and posed a threat to the polar bears 'far east.
They also had a lot of benefits in the northeast.
Therefore, there was also a motive to help Zhang Xueming.
The only problem now was how the equipment and the people who suddenly appeared were transported over.
Of course, there was no need to think about this problem.
Otherwise, what was the point of having an intelligence agency?
What he needed to think about now was what the Kwantung Army would do next after Jinzhou fell.
Should he continue to place his focus on Bei Man or Zhang Xueming?
"Counterattack, we must retaliate fiercely and wash away the humiliation of this battle.
The fall of Jinzhou has seriously threatened our rule over Manchuria. We must take back Jinzhou and destroy Zhang Xueming.”
As the only person in the entire Japanese army with strategic vision, Ishihara Kaner also agreed with this point of view.
"The Russians will not make a move for now. We only need to send a division to the Northern Manchurian region.
Zhang Xueming is already a threat to us. He has even threatened the foundation of our rule over the northeast.
Because of Zhang Xueming, the Chinese people in the northeast would have hope and resist the rule of the empire.
At that time, batches of rebels will appear under our rule.
The empire's energy would be wasted on suppressing the resistance, and neither the headquarters nor the emperor wanted to see that happen.
This was because the empire needed the resources of the northeast too much.
Therefore, our only focus now is on Zhang Xueming.
Even if they couldn't eliminate Zhang Xueming, they had to take back Jinzhou.
If they mainly defended Jinzhou, Zhang Xueming would not be able to pose too much of a threat.”
Then, he looked at Shichida Ichiro.
"Your Excellency, losing Jinzhou will put the empire in a very passive position. You really shouldn't have made this fatal mistake.”
Honzhuang Shigeru agreed with Ishihara's words.
But can you stop talking like you're farting?
Don't I know that Jinzhou must be taken back? But can you tell me how to get it back?
"Then I wonder if Ishihara-kun has any good way to take back Jin Province?”
Ishihara smiled after hesitating for a moment.
"To recapture Jinzhou, we must gather a large number of troops, and...
We also need the navy's assistance to suppress Zhang Xueming's heavy firepower in the Bohai Bay.
Only Nagato and Luao had this ability in the navy.
I know that we will be laughed at if we ask for help from the navy, but if we don't take back Jinzhou, we will lose the empire's interests, and His Majesty the Emperor will be very dissatisfied.”
Honzhuang Shigeru widened his eyes at the audacious Ishihara Smile.
However, his last sentence made Honzhuang Fan calm down.
Yes, it was indeed embarrassing to ask for help from the navy, but it was better than losing their position.
Honshaka waved his hand." All of you can leave first. I will think about this matter carefully."
Get the 12th division and 4th division to guard Jin Zhou.”
Then, he looked at Shichida Ichiro.
"Shichida Ichiro, you should go back first. You should know what to do.”
Shichiro Ichiro's body trembled. He nodded dejectedly and said,""Yes, Commander, I understand.”
Then, Ben Zhuangfan reported this matter to the headquarters.
Such a big matter had to be reported to the headquarters.
Lu Shihuang ordered to recapture Jinzhou and Shanhaiguan at all costs.
At the same time, he would also send reinforcements into the northeast to fight.
Strengthening the Empire's rule over the northeast.
After many days of fighting, coupled with the threat from inside the pass, Zhang Xueming slept very little these days.
Today, he finally had a good night's sleep.
His good mood started from signing in every day.
After getting up, he habitually opened the check-in system and checked in.
He did not expect the check-in system to give him a surprise. It had actually leveled up.
"Congratulations to the host for conquering the first city and upgrading the check-in system to version 2.0.”
"After the upgrade, the check-in system will increase the reward for civilian equipment. The check-in can be divided into civilian and military equipment.”
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