Liang Jian: Lao Li, I'm really not a military expert

Chapter 777 The enemy’s target can never be the Kwantung Army, it’s definitely our 2nd Army!

Despite repeated emphasis on confidentiality, it is impossible for such a large-scale military operation to not have any signs at all.

Yoshio Shinozuka, who had been paying close attention to the Northwest Shanxi Military Sub-district, sent a large number of spies to eavesdrop on intelligence, and even Yamamoto's special forces team joined in.

This caused the Japanese to immediately strengthen their vigilance, and a large number of defensive fortifications began to be built in the cold winter in an effort to prevent the counterattack of the Northwest Shanxi Military Sub-district.

Yujia Town, the headquarters of the Japanese 12th Army.

"General, we are now certain that the enemy is planning a large-scale counterattack. Their goal is definitely not just to destroy our 12th Army."

"Based on my understanding of Li Yunlong, he is a bold and cautious person. But now he is actually inferior to others. This shows how terrifying that mysterious university student is."

"I suspect that the Chinese side's intention this time is not just to drive us out of Shanxi Province. Their target is most likely the northeastern region of China where the Kwantung Army is stationed!"

"From your surprised expressions, I can tell that you all think Li Yunlong and his men would never dare to be so bold. However, I think this is the closest guess to the truth."

The cunning Yamamoto Ikki became more shrewd and calculating after suffering many losses.

Through repeated investigations, he has been able to determine that Lin Zhenhua's target is the Kwantung Army, and their 12th Army has become an unnecessary role in the eyes of the other side. This is undoubtedly a tragedy.

However, he also wants to see the enemy despise him, because only in this way can he deal a heavy blow to the enemy by surprise.

"Yamamoto, I don't think the Chinese army is that brave. You have to know that the Kwantung Army is the elite of the empire. If you want to defeat them with hundreds of thousands of people, you must use an equal number of people."

"According to the information we have received, the enemy's total strength in the Northwest Shanxi Military District is only 35. Even if they can mobilize 20, I don't think they can bite off the tough bone of the Kwantung Army."

"Your speculation is indeed somewhat unfounded. I still hold the same view as before. I believe that the enemy's target is our 12th Army. Their goal is to completely cut off the Zhengtai Railway and capture the entire Shanxi Province."

"Then, using Jin Province as a base, we will gradually expand our strength. After one to two years, when our troops and horses are strong, we will launch a large-scale counterattack!"

Chief of Staff Ippei Mitsui gave his own judgment. He had full confidence in the Kwantung Army and felt that no matter how unwise Lin Zhenhua was, he would not do such a stupid thing!

Ichiro Fujino, commander of the Japanese 18th Air Division, did not remain silent as he usually did. He waited for the other two to speak before expressing his opinion.

"Commander, according to the information sent by our aerial reconnaissance squadron, the enemy's Shanxi Northwest Military Sub-district possesses over 1800 aircraft, already overwhelming our 18th Aviation Division in terms of numbers."

"Although the Kwantung Army and the Imperial Headquarters have each allocated a number of fighter planes to us before this, they are far from meeting our combat needs!"

"As for the Navy's support, forget it. They're currently engaged in the Third Battle of Midway with the Allies. The fighting is incredibly intense, and 80% of the Imperial Arsenal's production capacity is being used to supply them."

"I would like to request that the Commander coordinate a group of fighter planes from other locations to help us defend!"