The leading force of the Second Group Army is the 8th Army. Commander Zhou Zaixing received a telegram from the Air Force, "The 8th Army Headquarters received it. At 7 a.m. on the 14th, the Air Force reconnaissance found that the Japanese army had deployed air defense positions in the highlands of Pyongyang and was entering the city.

Build defensive positions at the head and outside the city..."

The General Staff also agrees with the conclusion reflected in this intelligence observation. As the most important city in northern Korea, once Pyongyang is lost, it means that Japan has lost its rule over half of Korea. This is not only a military failure, but also a serious one.

Political failure.

Army Commander Zhou Zaixing asked: "How is the status of the army?"

The 8th Army was at a standstill for about a day on the 13th. 12 vehicle brigades ran a distance of 600 kilometers in more than two days. Although maintenance personnel tried their best to maintain and repair along the way, 60% of the vehicles were still unable to guarantee their durability in the following operations.

Condition. It can only be stopped for one day of overhaul.

During the previous march of more than two days, the Japanese troops and Japanese personnel in various towns had withdrawn. Before withdrawing, they destroyed the Korean railways, making it impossible for the Eighth Army to advance faster.

In order to invest its air force in the attack on Pyongyang, the Air Force also needs to build a forward airfield. In the absence of engineering troops, the army relies entirely on manpower to quickly lay down simple foundations and drag steel plates weighing several tons to build a flight runway.

Being the vanguard, the 8th Army had to prepare for the subsequent advance of large forces, so it naturally had to build roads across mountains and rivers and build bridges. As the vanguard, the 8th Army stopped for a day without adequate rest.

Upon hearing Army Commander Zhou Zaixing's inquiry, the Chief of Staff replied: "The troops are ready to go."

"The troops must be careful, we are likely to encounter enemies." Zhou Zaixing explained.

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In Pyongyang, 100 kilometers away from the location of the Eighth Army, Kanji Ishihara, who had become the highest-ranking military officer, left matters in the city to Colonel Takeshita. He took some key comrades from the Mirai Society with him and mounted his horse to inspect the transportation lines leading to the rear.

For four days, Ishihara Kanji tried his best to gather people and materials in northern Pyongyang. People from local governments, hospitals, schools, and other key departments were gathered as much as possible and transported to the rear.

Some of these people came by train, and more came on foot. The Korean laborers hired by these people were immediately incorporated into the coolie team under the management of the Japanese army and participated in the construction of Pyongyang defense fortifications. The non-combatants among the Japanese began to be transported backward.

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Military hospitals and field hospitals have been established in Pyongyang to prepare for the coming battle. Ishihara Kanji's purpose is to inspect the last batch of non-combatants leaving Pyongyang.

After leaving Pyongyang City, Ishihara Wanji stopped, jumped off his horse, and asked a question to the backbone of the Future Society, "Comrades, if it comes to the point where you can no longer fight, how will you choose?"

The comrades of the Mirai Society were a little puzzled by such a question. Some people immediately replied: "Of course he died bravely and served Japan."

Ishihara smiled and raised his eyebrows, "Stupid! Whose interests did your sacrifices gain? Are the current rulers of the Japanese Empire worth the sacrifices made by our comrades for them?"

The comrades of Mirai Club were stunned. They found themselves in a very embarrassing situation. Ishihara Wanji did not give everyone time to discuss, and said decisively: "We are fighting for our motherland, Japan, and it is a soldier's duty to die on the battlefield.

.But when it comes to the point where you can no longer fight, you must survive."

"Are you going to live and accept the shame?!" Lieutenant Kurita in the team asked loudly.

Ishihara smiled and took a step forward, grabbing Lieutenant Kurita's shoulder, "Kurita-kun, it's hard for me to guarantee whether your behavior will be praised by those people. And being praised by those people, and then using your heroic deeds, but inciting

More officers and soldiers will die for them. Is this your original intention?"

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Even the backbone of the Mirai Society found it difficult to express support at this time, but no one objected. After finishing the last thing he felt was important, Ishihara Kanji got on his horse and led his men south along the road.

After walking less than 4 kilometers, I saw a crowd of people crowded on the road, almost filling the road with water.

Some sergeants cursed angrily and whipped the crowd. But the more they did, the more chaotic the crowd became. Seeing that the situation was indeed heading for the worst, Ishihara immediately urged his horses to catch up, raising his whip and stick at Masaaki.

The roaring sergeants shouted: "Stop!"

When the sergeants saw it was Ishihara, they all stopped angrily. Before the sergeants could speak, Ishihara smiled and shouted: "Where are the soldiers in charge? I didn't see them!"

The sergeant was stunned. They did not expect Ishihara Kanji to grasp the key point in one sentence. Ishihara Kanji's purpose was to make the retreat organized and efficient, and asked loudly: "Where did the soldiers go?"

"He was transferred by Lieutenant Colonel Takakura." The sergeant replied quickly.

Ten minutes later, Ishihara Kanji finally led about a squadron of soldiers on the small road next to the main road and rushed to Lieutenant Colonel Takakura on the Pyongyang side.

Seeing Ishihara Wanji coming, Lieutenant Colonel Takakura said quickly: "Ishihara-kun, I am taking the troops back to help with the defense!"

Ishihara Wan'er shouted angrily: "Baga! Who asked you to change your plan without authorization?"

Seeing that Lieutenant Colonel Takakura was stunned, Ishihara Wanji ordered the soldiers behind Lieutenant Colonel Takakura: "Every squad leader, immediately lead your troops back to the road, guide the retreating people, and maintain order! Now!

, follow my orders and set off!”

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The non-commissioned officers and soldiers did not know that at this time Lieutenant Colonel Takakura was already a captain assigned to the front line according to the order of the Korean Army Headquarters. However, they all knew that Ishihara Kanji was now the deputy commander of Pyongyang, and that Ishihara Kanji had made a plan

It is very detailed and highly executable. Just like this retreat, due to the dispatch of enough soldiers to guide along the way, even if there are many people retreating, they can move quickly and smoothly, and the soldiers are not so tired.

Lieutenant Colonel Takakura, on the other hand, summoned the soldiers and gave a lecture urging them to die bravely before leading the soldiers to Pyongyang. Most of the non-commissioned officers and soldiers dared not speak out and were very frustrated.

Following Ishihara Wanji's order, each small group of Japanese troops immediately accepted the order and rushed back.

Ishihara Wanji looked at Lieutenant Colonel Takakura, who looked embarrassed and dissatisfied, and said, "Lieutenant Colonel Takakura, please rush back to the headquarters immediately. Takeshita-kun has something to convey to you."

After saying that, Ishihara Kanji immediately led his subordinates to rush back. Naturally, he knew the plan he had made. Ishihara Kanji organized the troops that were least able to fight into troops responsible for retreat discipline, and took the most efficient retreat as the starting point of the plan.

.Although there are these unexpected events, they will not affect the entire retreat plan.

When I returned to Pyongyang, I saw Japanese observers on the city walls and high up in the buildings desperately using binoculars to check whether there were any reconnaissance planes of the Northeastern Army in the sky. Ishihara Wanji arrived in front of the troops who were about to set off, reined in the horses, and shouted loudly:

"Gentlemen, the time to serve Japan has come. Gentlemen, don't worry. Although we are at a disadvantage now, it is only for a very limited period of time. As long as you obey orders and fight bravely, you gentlemen can contain the enemy's onslaught.

Complete the achievements that are appreciated by the country! Now, let’s go!”

This is a regiment that Ishihara Kanji put together in the past four days. Due to the order of the Korean Army Headquarters, this unit was unexpectedly supplemented by former colonel-level officers. This group of colonel officers were demoted two levels in a row.

At this time, we must want to wash away the shame and fight more bravely, which makes Ishihara Wanji feel confident.

After the air reconnaissance personnel confirmed that the Northeast Army Air Force had left, Ishihara Kanji immediately commanded the troops to leave Pyongyang and move toward the north.

The 1st Division of the 8th Army of the Northeastern Army also drove straight to Pyongyang in cars at this time. Just hearing the place name Pyongyang, you can feel from the words that this place is probably a flat land. This is also true. Pyongyang is located in the northwest of the Korean Peninsula, Datong

The river crosses it and is named after its flat terrain.

The convoy carrying the 1st Division of the 8th Army was traveling on the road at a speed of about 20 kilometers per hour. North Korean roads are not paved with asphalt. If pedestrians or livestock pass by, it is not a problem. For cars, it is bumpy and uneven.

The members felt like they were riding on a fierce horse, with ups and downs.

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Fortunately, when the troops marched, the vigilance work was very complete. The troops almost formed an advance pattern of covering each other's echelon advance, and the troops were able to get out of the car to calm down their physical discomfort.

By around 3 p.m., we saw fewer and fewer mountains ahead, and the troops all knew they were about to reach their destination. Compared with bumping around in the mountains by car, marching on flat terrain was simply enjoyable.

Just when I was feeling a little happy, gunfire suddenly came from the mountain nearby, and the vigilant troops immediately fought back. However, the number of enemies became more and more, and the number soon exceeded a thousand. This Japanese army also carried compulsory weapons.

The artillery fire was a fierce bombardment, and three vehicles were immediately hit. The fuel tanks of the vehicles were exploded and burned instantly.

However, the Northeastern Army was well-trained, and the personnel in the vehicle had already got out of the vehicle and started forming a battle formation before the vehicle was hit. Although the vehicle was destroyed, which did have some impact on the troops, the troops immediately began to fight back.

Ishihara Wanji watched from a height as the Northeastern Army below quickly formed a three-person combat team and began to counterattack, and immediately ordered, "Start executing the retreat plan."

The troops immediately began to execute. However, the second captain of the second battalion, Lieutenant Zhenqi, arrived immediately. The captain changed from a major to a lieutenant within a few hours and was reappointed as a captain. Upon seeing Ishihara, Lieutenant Zhenqi immediately asked

: "Ishihara-kun, why are you retreating so quickly?"

Ishihara Wanji pointed at the foot of the mountain, and Captain Zhenqi frowned. According to the original ambush plan, if the Northeast Army would not be disrupted, it would at least be stagnant. However, at this time, the Northeast Army had already launched a counterattack and began

Attack the troops ambushing the front line. Such a swift reaction and strong offensive spirit left Captain Zhenqi speechless.

The Japanese army's rapid retreat was successful. They escaped the pursuit of the Northeastern Army and successfully retreated into defensive positions outside Pyongyang.

At 5:13 p.m., the pursuit troops of the 1st Division also arrived outside Pyongyang's defense system. They took the time to measure and shoot Zhuyuan, draw battlefield maps, and did not launch an attack rashly.

Ishihara Wanji was very impressed. He once doubted He Rui's views on establishing a new type of army. In He Rui's description, as long as the social system is scientific and reasonable and implements the purpose of serving the people, it will be easy to build a powerful military force.

.Even if Ishihara has a fantastic idea, he can only determine the political and organizational level of such an army. He has no illusions about military combat effectiveness.

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However, the army in front of him was built by He Rui in 6 years. It is extremely outstanding in terms of organization, discipline and professionalism. It is not inferior to the armies of the great powers that Kanji Ishihara saw in Europe.

Soon, the main force of the vanguard arrived. As the 80mm mortars began to roar, the battle began.

Ishihara Wanji observed the battle from a high hidden point and quickly answered several doubts. The Northeast Army defeated the Kwantung Army and the Korean Army so cleanly, which was not in line with military common sense. No matter how strong the Northeast Army was,

It's not that strong.

Now Kanji Ishihara saw with his own eyes that the artillery fire of the Northeast Army accurately fired at the Japanese defense points, as if they knew the locations of these fire points. And these positions had just been dug out in the past four days.

Now Ishihara Kanji found the reason and couldn't help but smile bitterly. The reason was actually not difficult to guess. He Rui's determination to take the initiative to attack the Japanese army was so firm that it exceeded Ishihara Kanji's expectation. From a logical point of view, this is not surprising.

He Rui knew the Japanese army very well. In order to win, of course, he had to conduct such targeted training. Ishihara Wanji did not expect that the Northeast Army could achieve such thorough targeted training for the Japanese army.

However, although this attack was sharp and targeted, it was not effective. Because the number of the vanguard was only one regiment, neither artillery nor military strength was enough to overwhelm the Japanese army.

After all, Pyongyang is a big city, and there are a lot of defensive artillery in the city. Although the Northeastern Army quickly approached the Japanese position, Ishihara Kanji commanded a large number of artillery to cut off the Northeastern Army's subsequent offensive route, and ordered the Japanese army to counterattack in full.

The superior Japanese army went through a short and bloody close battle, ended the battle with a bayonet battle, and completely wiped out about two companies of the Northeastern Army that broke out.

At this time, the sun had set, and although the sunset was brilliant, it could not provide illumination for the battlefield. Both sides temporarily stopped fighting. The night of October 14 fell over the city of Pyongyang.

The 1st Division of the 8th Army prepared for the next day's battle and quickly sent the news back to the Army Headquarters. While the Army Headquarters was studying the battle plan, it also forwarded the battle situation information to the Group Army Headquarters as scheduled.

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After Hu Xiushan read the list of commanders, his eyes fell on Ishihara Wanji's name again. This was the information obtained from the interrogation of the prisoners. Hu Xiushan once heard He Rui talk about Ishihara Wanji, "extremely smart and understands strategy.

So I feel depressed and frustrated.”

Hearing He Rui's comments, Hu Xiushan became curious about Ishihara Wan'er. It can be seen that He Rui spoke highly of Ishihara Wan'er. Such a person is actually depressed and frustrated. He should have real ability.

of.

At this time, I saw that the commander of Pyongyang turned out to be Ishihara Kanji. This Ishihara Kanji should have the opportunity to display his ambition. What can an extremely smart and strategic person achieve when he goes all out? Hu Hu

Xiushan is ready to take a good look.
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