jdhmnovel Chapter 175: The Japanese Army's Military Meeting at Takeshita Konggu
Chapter 175: The Japanese Army's Military Meeting at Takeshita Konggu
After everyone had dispersed, the main Japanese force finally arrived. They gazed upon the scene before them, filled with shock and anger. The eastern outpost had been reduced to rubble, smoke still lingering among the shattered walls. The western outpost and supply depot were equally devastated, their supplies looted. A deathly silence reigned, and every Japanese soldier lay sprawled on the ground, dead in battle, their blood staining the surrounding ground red.
When the Japanese battalion commander heard the report from his men, he was so angry that his face turned ashen and veins bulged on his forehead. He shouted angrily: "Signalman! Send a message to the brigade commander and tell him that a division-level Chinese force has appeared in area No. 5 in the southwest corner of Shanping County. The strongholds and reserve stations here were attacked at the same time, and all the supplies were looted. We, the defenders - the warriors of the Great Japanese Empire, have all died. Requesting tactical guidance, we must make these Chinese pay a heavy price!" The signalman did not dare to slack off. He quickly turned on the radio and pressed the buttons with trembling fingers to send out the bad news.
The Japanese captain paced back and forth, his heart burning with rage for revenge. He clenched his fists and secretly vowed to find the unit that had caused them so much damage and completely destroy it.
Meanwhile, over 300 kilometers away, in the communications section of the Japanese brigade headquarters in Pingyi County, a telegraph operator, upon receiving the devastating telegram, felt beads of sweat instantly break out on his forehead. With trembling hands, he flipped through the code book, carefully deciphering each word. As the message became clearer, his face paled. Without a moment's delay, the operator immediately called out to his section chief.
The section chief hurried over and took the message from the translator. He glanced at it briefly before his brow furrowed, his eyes revealing shock and anger. He knew this matter was serious, and that this sudden and significant loss would surely make the brigade commander furious. The section chief took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. Then, taking the message, he turned and quickly walked towards the brigade commander's office, ready to report the bad news truthfully.
The Japanese communications chief hurried along, sweat beading on his forehead, as he headed straight for the geisha bar. As soon as he entered, he was greeted by the blaring music and noise, the air thick with the scent of alcohol and cosmetics. He quickly scanned the area and finally spotted the Japanese brigade commander, Takeshita Konggu, sipping sake while watching Japanese women dance in a corner.
The head of communications walked quickly to Takeshita Konggu, put his feet together, gave a standard military salute, stood up straight, and said loudly: "Report to the brigade commander, urgent telegram!" Takeshita Konggu was interrupted by the sudden voice. He turned his head impatiently, his eyes full of displeasure, and placed the wine glass in his hand heavily on the table, spilling some wine.
"What's the rush?" Takeshita Konggu frowned, a hint of annoyance in his tone. The communications chief, not daring to meet his blazing eyes, lowered his head slightly, handed over the telegram with both hands, and said with a trembling voice, "This is from Area 5 in the southwest corner of Yamadaira County. Our base and reserve depot there have been attacked, resulting in heavy losses. The captain requests tactical guidance."
Takeshita Konggu snatched the telegram and quickly scanned its contents. His expression darkened as he read further, his eyes gleaming with ferocity and resentment. "Baka!" He slammed the telegram onto the table, stood up, and clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white from the excessive force. "These damned Chinese troops dared to be so arrogant! I'm going to make them pay!"
The geishas and other officers around were so frightened by the sudden roar that they dared not make a sound. The music also stopped abruptly, and the whole tavern became quiet in an instant. Everyone looked at the furious Takeshita Konggu in fear, waiting for his next order.
Takeshita Konggu frowned and paced back and forth in the room. After thinking for a moment, he suddenly stopped, turned around and shouted to his service adjutant: "Immediately notify all imperial officers above the rank of colonel to come to the headquarters for a military meeting!" The service adjutant said "Hi" and quickly turned around and left to convey the order.
Flames of anger and revenge burned in Takeshita's hollow eyes. He sat back in his chair, picked up the telegram that brought the bad news, read it carefully again, and secretly vowed in his heart to make a thorough plan.