Super Dictator

It is said that longing will travel through time and space. Wei Jichen has felt a little distracted these past few days. For some reason, he suddenly thought of Su Zhiniang who was far away in Tianjin.

From the memories of the original owner of this body, Wei Jichen could feel that the original young scholar was deeply attached to Su Zhiniang and a little uncomfortable. What kind of woman was Su Zhiniang?

The image of her lifting the bucket with her thin shoulders kept flashing in her mind, the image of her leaning at the door quietly watching the little scholar read, the image of her softly encouraging the little scholar to go to Beijing to take the exam. She was preparing to join the army when the little scholar was ready It looked like he had secretly stuffed a few taels of silver into the package.

The original owner was really a old-fashioned and useless man. Although he sometimes felt a little intolerable in his heart, his arrogant scholar's mentality made him unwilling to put down his body and do some small things within his ability. Even Su Zhimiang's tofu business to make a living was also attracted by him. After repeated accusations, I thought it was a disgrace to the family and a despicable career.

No wonder after the young scholar joined the army, he only sent some military pay back every month, and only a few words every time. Wei Jichen remembered that after receiving the pay from Yuan Shikai last time, he had entrusted someone to take all the silver back. Not long after, Su Zhiniang should be able to receive.

It can be regarded as repaying some debts for the former owner. I hope her life will improve after receiving the silver and she will no longer have to work all day.

When Wei Jichen thought of this, he felt a little more at peace, and he kept calming down from time to time. The Japanese forwards were already only a few dozen miles away from Semu City, and the main force of the 5th Brigade led by Osako Shoatoshi was not far away. The 6th Brigade has also set off, and the main force of the 3rd Division has been deployed. A big battle is inevitable.

Guitaro's plan this time was very big. He must have wanted to capture Ximu City in one fell swoop, and then pursue the victory and capture Haicheng in the winter, so as to prepare for the attack on Liaoshen and Fengtian after the spring thaw next year.

Wei Jichen could no longer sit still, but took a few soldiers to check on the construction status of the fortifications.

The construction of the fortification position has been basically completed, but Li Yunfei and Cheng Bushi did not relax and still asked the soldiers to reinforce and dig deep trenches and ravines. On the position, the soldiers were still sweating profusely and working non-stop without any complaints.

Seeing Wei Jichen passing by, these soldiers all stood aside and saluted non-stop. Seeing the young faces, Wei Jichen couldn't help but think that in modern times, these soldiers might still be growing up in school carefree. , are all treasures that parents hold in their mouths for fear of melting.

When Wei Jichen distributed food and pay last time, he personally monitored the process and strictly prohibited officers from deducting it. The soldiers received a lot of military pay. As a result, Wei Jichen's status in the minds of these sergeants became higher and higher.

In this way, he can not only lead himself and others to a great victory, but also look for good generals among his soldiers. Many soldiers will sincerely surrender to Wei Jichen from the bottom of their hearts.

Wei Jichen walked along the way, encouraging and praising the soldiers from time to time. This made the soldiers of Wei Zi, who already had high morale, even more motivated.

The artillery position was the top priority. Wei Jichen first went to the artillery position to inspect. Wang Shizhen's position was set up in Yushubao Village, which could just bomb the front of the infantry defense position. This would prevent the Japanese army from knocking out their own artillery with mountain artillery. It can also effectively kill and injure the Japanese infantry when they attack.

"Sir." Wang Shizhen, who was directing his soldiers to carry the shells, saw Wei Jichen approaching and couldn't help but stop and step forward to salute.

Wei Jichen first took a look at the setup of the position, nodded with satisfaction, and then joked: "Qing Qing, you must use good steel on the blade this time, and don't bombard without money like last time."

We don't know how long this battle will last, that's why Wei Jichen said this.

Wang Shizhen has always been serious about words. When Wei Jichen said this, he showed a rare smile and said: "My subordinates have seen your master's methods. Not long after, the cannonballs were not only replenished, but also many more. If my subordinates can do it this time Once you use it up, I believe there will be more next time.”

"Well, you benefactor, that's what I had in mind. It seems I'll have to give you less cannonballs next time." Wei Jichen replied with a smile.

"Sir, our army is guarding the Elm Fort alone this time. I am afraid that it will be difficult for me to stand on my own." Wang Shizhen said softly with a hint.

Wei Jichen thought for a while and replied with a smile: "I am afraid that the city will not support you. Don't worry, Elm Castle can be attacked and defended. If it cannot be resisted, I, Wei Jichen, will not joke with the lives of my brothers, so I will let him." Sheng'a went to play with the Japanese alone."

Wei Jichen was in the middle of the game and didn't know it. He didn't know that his value in the eyes of the Japanese had already exceeded that of Ximu City. They would have expected that the Japanese would leave Ximu City unattacked and focus on him as their main target.

When Wang Shizhen heard what Wei Jichen said, he also laughed. Since Wei Zijun came here, he has been deliberately excluded by the army in the city, and naturally he has been unhappy for a long time.

Then Wei Jichen visited all the positions one by one before returning to his temporary command post with satisfaction.

In Ximu City, Feng Sheng'a and Nie Guilin were plotting alone.

Although Feng Sheng'adang told the generals with certainty that the imperial reinforcements would arrive in the near future, he himself knew that he did not know when this would happen in the near future.

"General, the Japanese are powerful. We are in a lonely city. What should we do?" Without outsiders, Nie Guilin had no worries about what he said.

Feng Sheng'a twitched the corner of his mouth. He was more afraid of death than anyone else. He finally climbed to such a high position, and he didn't even have a good time to enjoy it. He felt a little worthless if he continued like this.

"Don't worry! As long as you resist for a day or two, give an explanation to the court, and then retreat to Haicheng, I believe the court will not blame you." Feng Sheng'a said calmly.

Nie Guilin thought for a while, nodded and said: "It's good to retreat to Haicheng, but we can't be chased by the Japanese like last time. Last time, we were lucky. If this time is like last time, can we?" It’s really hard to escape.”

Feng Sheng'a frowned and said after a moment: "When we escape this time, we will cut off the way for Wei Jichen. If he doesn't comply, he will be punished by military law. If he does, it is not in line with our wishes. Wei Zijun Isn't it very powerful? Let him fight to the death with the Japanese to buy some time for us to retreat."

"But I wonder if Wei Jichen will listen to the general. After all, if he intends to escape, there is nothing we can do against him for a while." Nie Guilin, who often regards military law as nothing, will of course judge a gentleman with a villain's heart. Belly.

Fengsheng'a touched his beard, and then said in a nonchalant manner: "This is a problem, but as long as I don't notify him when I retreat, it will be too late. Even if he doesn't want to be the one who breaks the road, he will have to do it." ”

Nie Guilin's face showed joy and he said with a smile: "General's brilliant plan."

The 7th Infantry Regiment of the Japanese 5th Brigade was temporarily stationed. Sure enough, Osako Shototoshi had already taken the lead and arrived here according to his prior plan.

Colonel Miyoshi Noriyuki, the captain of the 7th Regiment, looked at Osako Naotoshi, who had just given the order to rest on the spot, with a puzzled look on his face.

He has not yet learned the combat plan formulated by the 3rd Division Staff Headquarters. He only received the order to attack Ximu City.

"Your Excellency, Major General, it's still early in the day. Our army can still advance for several miles and then prepare for the attack tomorrow." Miyoshi Ningxing didn't know why Osako Shoatoshi was delaying time.

Osako Naotoshi shook his head and said calmly: "Colonel, if we advance a few miles further, we will be within the sphere of influence of the Chinese people. They can know the movements of our army at any time."

Miyoshi Chengxing is a little confused. When attacking Ximu City, it doesn't matter even if the Chinese learn about our army's movements.

Osako Naotoshi glanced at him lightly and continued: "Our goal is not Izaki Castle, but Elm Castle. Now we will take a short rest. Our Imperial Japanese Army will march quickly in the evening to arrive here before the Chinese people understand their reaction. Then quickly build fortifications.”

Osako Naotoshi pointed to a point on the map on the road leading to Haicheng.

This cut off the escape route from Yushu Castle to Haicheng. Miyoshi Chengxing was shocked and said: "Your Majesty, Major General, in this case, our army will not have enough troops to attack Ximu City. What if the Chinese army in Ximu City comes out to support the city?" Is good."

Osako Shangtoshi smiled faintly and said: "Do you think the Chinese army in Seiki City is our Imperial Japanese Army? They don't have the courage yet."

If the 7th Infantry Regiment reaches its scheduled position tomorrow, it will be under pressure from both Ximucheng and Yushubao. If the armies from the two places move quickly, flanking the left and right, and defeat the 7th Regiment in one fell swoop before the Japanese follow-up troops arrive, Osako Naotoshi didn't even have a place to cry when the time came.

However, although Osako Shangmin was taking a bit of a risk, he had correctly calculated the timidity of Fengsheng'a in Ximu City and expected that Fengsheng'a would not dare to send troops. Now he would not let go of the great opportunity to encircle and annihilate Wei Jichen.

Osako Shangtoshi looked a little nervous when he saw Miyoshi Ningxing, so he couldn't help but comforted him: "Miyoshi-san, as long as the 7th Regiment stands firm here and cuts off Wei Jichen's retreat, when my follow-up army presses forward, Wei Jichen will be unable to escape. We will close the door and fight." Dog, it’s time to annihilate the Wei Zijun. Miyoshi-kun, as a warrior of the Japanese Empire, have you lost the courage of a samurai? "

Speaking of this, Osako Naotoshi's expression became stern, and his eyes were like ice as he looked at Miyoshi Noriyuki.

"Your Excellency, I am too cowardly, please punish me." Miyoshi Ningxing quickly knelt down and bowed his head to apologize.

Osako Naotoshi waved his hand and said: "Go down and pretend that the army is temporarily advancing and resting to paralyze and confuse the Chinese army. After dark, our army will advance rapidly."

"Hi Yi!" Miyoshi Chengxing lowered his head and slowly backed away.

"Toyosho, I hope you won't disappoint me." After Miyoshi Nariyuki exited, Osako Naotoshi murmured to himself.