The headquarters of the 10th Division.

After taking Teng County, the commander of the Isoya Division quickly moved forward.

Now, the troops of the 10th Division have reached a position only 18 kilometers away from Taierzhuang.

Observing Taierzhuang in the distance with a telescope, the commander of the Isoya Division asked in a deep voice: "Chief of Staff, is Taierzhuang ahead of us?"

Also holding the telescope, the chief of staff shouted in response: "Hai!"

The commander of the Isotani Division shouted: "Have you figured out which Chinese army unit the garrison at Taierzhuang belongs to?"

The chief of staff shouted: "Check it out! The Taierzhuang defenders are the 31st Division of the 2nd Group Army of the Northwest Army!"

With a raised eyebrow, the commander of the Isoya Division shouted: "Oh, the Northwest Army?"

The chief of staff shouted: "Hai! It's the Northwest Army that fought against my imperial army at the Great Wall!"

With a heavy sigh, the commander of the Isoya Division shouted: "I think back then, the Northwest Army's Broadsword Team taught us a lesson at Xifengkou. Their night attack was so terrifying!"

The chief of staff shouted: "Yes! Since that battle, the imperial soldiers have not dared to sleep peacefully in the middle of the night, for fear of being stabbed in the neck and losing their heads!"

The commander of the Isoya Division shouted: "Night attacks are the strength of the Northwest Army, but in a head-to-head confrontation, the Northwest Army is no match for our empire's army. How can their weapons and equipment be compared with our empire's!"

The chief of staff shouted: "A small Taierzhuang cannot stop our 10th Division from attacking Xuzhou. As long as our planes explode, our cannons fire, and we send tanks to help, the imperial flag will be planted on Taierzhuang."

Wall!"

The commander of the Isotani Division shouted: "Having said that, we can't take it lightly. The Sichuan Army in Teng County is a living example. In the battle of Teng County, although the 122nd Division of the Sichuan Army was almost wiped out, it failed to unite with Oni Chichai.

The team has been crippled, and now the strength of the 10th Regiment is severely damaged, and it cannot continue to go south to participate in the war!"

Nodding, the chief of staff shouted: "What the division commander said is absolutely true! According to the air force reconnaissance report, there are a lot of bunkers in Taierzhuang, which will definitely cause us a lot of trouble. We should be careful!"

After pondering for a moment, the commander of the Isotani Division called out: "Has the cavalry squadron arrived at the designated position?"

The chief of staff shouted in response: "The cavalry squadron is resting nearby, waiting for your order!"

The commander of the Isoya Division shouted: "Commander! Pass my order and call the captain of the cavalry squadron over here!"

After agreeing, the cavalry squadron leader walked in the direction of the cavalry squadron.

After a while, a lieutenant came to the commander of the Isoya Division.

After saluting the commander of the Isoya Division, the lieutenant shouted: "The captain of the 19th Cavalry Squadron, Hirata Jiro, is here to report!"

The commander of the Isotani Division shouted: "Yoshi! Hirata-kun, now I have an important combat mission to give you!"

Towards Isotani Division Commander, Hirata Jiro raised his chest and shouted: "Your Excellency, Division Commander, please give me your orders!"

The commander of the Igaya Division shouted: "I order your troops to immediately search the area from Nigou Town to Beiluo Town to investigate clearly the China Army's defense situation!"

Hirata Jiro shouted: "Hai!"

Looking at the retreating figure of Hirata Jiro, the chief of staff shouted: "Your Excellency, division commander, will the Chinese Army still deploy its troops outside the city? Aren't they afraid of our heavy artillery bombardment?"

The commander of the Isoya Division smiled and said: "The troops are unpredictable, the water is unpredictable, and the tactics of the battle are uncertain. Only by carefully understanding the opponent can we determine a reasonable offensive strategy!"

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31st Division Headquarters Command Post.

Liang Shanhao is doing the final war mobilization in the command post.

After scanning a circle of regimental officers, Liang Shanhao shouted: "Regimental commanders, I believe everyone is well aware of the importance of the battle at Taierzhuang."

After a pause, Liang Shanhao shouted again: "Taierzhuang is the gateway to Xuzhou. The location here is very important. Once lost, the fifth theater will be in danger, so we must defend Taierzhuang no matter what and cooperate with other friendly forces to eliminate the 10th Regiment."

!You must give me the face of the Northwest Army!"

All the officers shouted in response: "Yes! You will never embarrass our Northwest Army!"

A serious expression flashed across his face, and Liang Shanhao shouted in a deep voice: "Chief of Staff, it is now up to you to announce the specific combat deployment!"

The chief of staff shouted in response: "Yes!"

Holding a combat deployment map, the chief of staff raised his voice and read: "181st Regiment!"

Suddenly standing up from his seat, the leader of the 181st Regiment shouted: "Yes!"

The chief of staff said: "Your regiment is responsible for guarding the east gate of Taierzhuang!"

Suddenly raising his head, the leader of the 181st Regiment shouted: "Yes!"

The chief of staff shouted again: "Regiment 182!"

The leader of the 182nd Regiment also suddenly stood up from his seat: "Yes!"

The chief of staff shouted: "Your regiment is responsible for guarding the west gate of Taierzhuang!"

Suddenly raising his head, the leader of the 182nd Regiment shouted: "Yes!"

The chief of staff continued to read out the order: "184th Regiment!"

The leader of the 184th Regiment also stood up: "Yes!"

The chief of staff shouted: "Your regiment is responsible for defending the north gate of Taierzhuang!"

After agreeing, the leader of the 184th Regiment sat down again.

Seeing that the other three infantry regiments had frontal combat missions, the commander of the 183rd Regiment immediately became anxious.

The leader of the 183rd Regiment shouted: "Come on, my 183rd Regiment also wants to participate in the front-line battle!"

The chief of staff shouted: "The 183rd Regiment has more important tasks. Your regiment will stay at the south gate. As the general reserve of the entire 31st Division, it will support the other three infantry regiments in the battle at any time!"

With an unhappy look on his face, the leader of the 183rd Regiment shouted: "Master, this is not fair! Master, I request to go to the front line to defend!"

Looking at the commander of the 183rd Regiment, Liang Shanhao shouted sternly: "Captain Qin, your 183rd Regiment is the most capable infantry regiment of our 31st Division. You have to save it for the most critical time! Do you understand?"

Commander Qin continued: "However, my 183rd regiment has always been responsible for the mission of the main regiment. Why should I replenish the health of the other three regiments today!"

Liang Shanhao shouted: "The situation now is different from the past, and we can't use troops as usual. Good steel must be used on the swordsmen. Your 183rd Regiment is the most powerful fist in the entire division. Only when you use it at the last moment can you win by surprise!"

The chief of staff also shouted: "Commander Qin, obey the order!"

Putting away the displeasure on his face, Captain Qin shouted: "Yes!"

After receiving the order from the chief of staff, Liang Shanhao shouted: "Company Commander Liu!"

Company Commander Liu shouted in response: "Yes!"

Liang Shanhao shouted: "Your cavalry company will set off immediately to conduct reconnaissance from Nigou Town to Beiluo Town to attract the Japanese troops!"

With a sudden pause, Company Commander Liu shouted in response: "Yes!"

Scanning the officers in the command room again, Liang Shanhao shouted: "Everyone! I emphasize once again that the defense of Taierzhuang is related to the safety of Xuzhou and must not be lost. I hope that all officers can work together and carry forward the spirit of sincerity and unity of our division.

Stay strong and defend the position in Taierzhuang!"
Chapter completed!