Republic of China: Get the krypton gold system at the beginning!

"Jing Longjun, you may not know much about the situation of the empire, after the war with Russia, we no longer have enough financial funds to support our invasion plan! If we gamble everything in the empire to invade, even if it succeeds, the price paid will be miserable, and other powers will definitely attack us at that time!

So we can't ask the Empire for help unless we have to!

Jing Takakun, if I let the two divisions of the Kwantung Army also support Shandong by sea, under your command, will you be sure to repel the Protector Army?"

Ikawahara Xian's face was ugly, and he said this last way!

If Shandong is really lost and asks the Japanese Empire for help, no matter whether he will send reinforcements or not, he may not be able to keep his official title, and he will even be executed as a sinner!

Takashi Sakai began to calculate the remaining military strength of the Japanese army.

Of the Japanese troops in Shandong, only the 28th Division and the 33rd Brigade are intact, plus some stragglers who have escaped from the two divisions on the front line, and there are still about two divisions in total! Together with the two divisions of the Kwantung Army, the force he can command has reached about 70,000 men!

According to the scouts at the front, the number of Protectors was not even that number after the two battles of damage.

Although the front line also reported that the Protector Army had formed armored units!

But Takashi Sakai still said firmly: "Your Excellency, if you can get all the Kwantung Army headquarters to come to support, I am confident that I can defeat the Protector Army and protect the glory of our Great Japanese Empire!"

The biggest headache for the Protectors is their armored forces, so we need to avoid fighting on the plains!

I am ready to lay down a line of defense behind the Shangtong Pass, so that the Protector Army will not be able to arbitrarily lengthen the battle line and turn the battle into a protracted battle! The domestic situation of their people is complicated, and some people will covet Jiangsu and Shanghai behind them, and then it will be an opportunity for our Japanese army to counterattack!"

This arrangement is very professional, using the terrain advantage to deplete the advantage of the national defense army, which can narrow the gap between the two armies as much as possible.

"Jing Taka-kun, then do as you say, I will notify the consulate in the Kanto region now, and in the name of my Ikawa family, I will order the Kwantung Army to support! This time we are tied to a chariot, if we fail, we will kill ourselves to thank the Empire!" Ikawa Hara Ken said solemnly.

"Wait, Your Excellency Consul, I still have another idea, the Empire still has a battleship Kashima parked in the Bohai Sea, should we let the naval forces attack the headquarters of the Shanghai Protector Army, maybe we can also let them throw a mouse! As long as the scene is stabilized for the time being, after the situation is relieved, our Empire will definitely be able to wipe out this group of people!"

"Yo Xi! Good way! Their navy is simply inadequate, we have the sea dominance, but we can give them a little counterattack!"

...

Inside Rizhao City.

General Headquarters of the Protector Army.

After taking this place, the next step is to fight the Japanese army!

Zhou Chaowu did not rush to march, but integrated the troops and cultivated for a few days.

And sent out a part of the team to take over the beaten city and bring it into its own control.

"Report to Marshal Wu! Our department has wiped out all the remnants of the Japanese army in Jining City and Tai'an City! Accept the big and small matters in the city!" Ye Ting, the commander of the second division, came back to resume his life.

"Report to Marshal Wu! Our unit has wiped out all the remnants of the Japanese army in Zaozhuang City and Linyi City!" reported Guo Songling, commander of the Third Division.

Zhou Chaowu nodded slightly, thinking about the decisive battle strategy.

Seeing that the two of them didn't mean to leave, they asked, "Do you have anything else?"

"Wu Shuai! We want to ask, what should we do with the Japanese expatriates and businessmen who are still under our jurisdiction? In the international war, we cannot affect civilians for no reason, but the masses reacted strongly, saying that they have been bullied by the Orientals many years ago, blocking everyone else in the door, and smashing things from time to time, and we are not easy to manage, otherwise it will seem that our butts are not in the right position. Ye Ting's face was full of embarrassment, and he asked him to lead the troops to fight, but there was nothing to say about charging into battle.

This kind of matter, which involves the will of the masses and international law, makes him embarrassed.

The two cities that Guo Songling is in charge of also have this problem, and they talked to Ye Ting before they came.

After a short period of consideration, Zhou Chaowu thought of a good solution.

This is a problem in the eyes of two rough people.

But in his eyes, this is a huge business opportunity!

"I don't think you should come to the people, what are the people, they are all our blood relatives! There is no reason why we should not help our compatriots, but help outsiders; I think so, these Japanese are restricted in their movements, and it is not a good thing!

I even think that I can send out a little army and coordinate with the people to control all the Japanese expatriates in the city! But the basic life still needs to be guaranteed by others! I can let them go out once a few days to get more food.

After all the Japanese expatriates are defeated, we will let the Japanese side offer to ransom their people, and the government is not willing to lose people and pay money, so we will spread the news to Tokyo and let their own families pay for ransom

Those Japanese aristocrats, our sickle can be cut a little harder! Now that we have this money, we can also set aside 30 percent of it as compensation for the people in Shandong who have been oppressed by the Japanese in recent years! When the military expenses of the seven achievements are confiscated, what do you think of this idea?"

Zhou Chaowu came up with this bandit method seriously, and tied up the hostages with the king of the mountain, and paid the ransom, which was the same!

Ye Ting and Guo Songling were dumbfounded.

This.... is worthy of being their commander-in-chief, and only Zhou Chaowu can come up with this method!

It not only takes into account the international influence, but also takes care of the people's emotions, and even makes a profit!

It's really high!

It's just that the method is a bit too banditry.

There are 300,000 Japanese expatriates in Shandong, and according to the calculation of 500 oceans per person, this is going to hundreds of millions of oceans, and in addition to the distribution to the people, there are also hundreds of millions of oceans, which is undoubtedly another windfall!

"Yes!

Guo Songling and Ye Ting left with smiles.

As soon as Zhou Chaowu re-laid the map, the herald ran in again.

"Report to Wu Shuai! A bunch of bandits came outside, saying they wanted to see you!".

Bandits?

Zhou Chaowu frowned slightly, this bandit came to find the officers and soldiers, either to death or to ask for peace.

Looking at this posture, it must be the latter.

"Take me to see it!".

Zhou Chaowu followed the herald to the front of the barracks, and a group of bandits dressed in tatters and like refugees gathered in a heap, about 300 people, and there were actually more than 20 women mixed in among them!

After seeing Zhou Chaowu coming, after the leader spoke, all the bandits actually knelt down immediately!

"When did I become your benefactor? Who are you in charge of? And these girls, don't be the women of good families in other people's families who have been abducted and trafficked, then don't blame me for being unkind!" Zhou Chaowu snorted coldly.

"Benefactor, you misunderstood, these girls are my aunt's wife, I am the big boss of the Black Mountain Gang, the small Zhang Zongchang, everyone calls you a benefactor, that's because you liberated our Shandong, so that everyone can raise their heads and be people, who are you not our benefactor?

Don't worry, we are not bandits who do evil on weekdays, what we do is to rob the rich and help the poor! In the future, I want to follow your benefactor to fight the little devils! Benefactor, see if you can accept us!"

The famous poet Zhang Zongchang called his benefactor affectionately, and he almost didn't call his father.

Zhou Chaowu is still a little familiar with this famous later king of Shandong.

After knowing that he was Zhang Zongchang, Zhou Chaowu didn't believe the next word!

This kind of ruffian hooligan speaks like a human spirit, and he picks and hears good things, and he thinks about it before he comes, so that he will not make a mistake.

But in a sense, this kind of person can also be regarded as a talent, and some things can be done by them.

After Zhou Chaowu thought about it, he still left Zhang Zongchang's group of people and gave a security regiment of 300 people to maintain local law and order, and the top was directly managed by the Police Department!

"Thank you for your benefactors!"

The bandits had another collective kowtow.

......

May 2, 1919.

The Protector Army held a military meeting to discuss the strategic plan for the next step of launching a general offensive against the Japanese army.

"Wu Shuai! I thought that I had sent people to reconnoiter the front army, and at the upper pupil of the pass where the next march would take place, the Japanese army had already deployed heavy troops, and had made a series of terrain obstacles against the armored division, I am afraid that this strong attack will have to fight hard face to face!" Gu Xinmin, commander of the reconnaissance regiment, reported on his confidence in reconnaissance.

Zhou Chaowu nodded, this situation was earlier than he expected.

After the trump card of the armored division is exposed, it will naturally be targeted by the enemy in various ways.

He spread out a military map full of his markers and circled Guangrao City!

"If we can divide an army to pass through Zibo and then enter Weifang, it will be easier to break through the pass of Shangtong, and I have telegraphed Qu Tongfeng, so that he can lead all the current naval forces of the Protector Army, through the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea, and finally land in Qingdao, three-way attack, this time, we must destroy the remaining forces of Little Japan!

I

hope that before June, we will be able to drive all the Japanese troops out of our own territory! Who is willing to lead the army around this road and cooperate with the main force to lay down the upper pupil! I can say hello, the Japanese have suffered a loss once, and there will be no shortage of troops deployed in Weifang this time!"

Zhou Chaowu elaborated on the plan he had prepared during this time.

"I'll go!".

"I'll go!".

The generals and officials rushed to be the first, and no one was worried that they would suffer losses in Weifang, not only because of their trust in the strength of their subordinates, but also because they were determined to fight against Japan!

"Then Instructor Guo will lead the third division to go, the old one is more stable than the small, and when encountering a complex situation, you can immediately adjust the solution, report to your superiors in time, I wish you success in advance, and leave now!" Zhou Chaowu gave an order.

"Yes! Wu Shuai!" Guo Songling had a little joy on his face, his opportunity to prove his ability was always coming!

"The 1st Mixed Division is still the main force attacking the Upper Pupil Pass head-on! The rest of the troops will help to defeat the Upper Pupil Pass, and the Japanese army will have no danger to rely on in the future, and the armored division will be able to go down and arrange it!"

May 4, 1919.

The Protector Army launched a general offensive!

This time, Zhou Chaowu did not use the night sneak attack tactics that he was good at, because he succeeded several times, presumably the Japanese had made full preparations!

It's better to recharge your energy and fight head-on!

Zhou Chaowu wanted to be upright this time and use modern military tactics to defeat the Japanese army!

The 1st

Independent Artillery Brigade was temporarily under the command of the 1st Mixed Division, and He Ruibing began to march with all the staff of his headquarters!

He wants to use the rifle coordination tactics that have been cultivated for more than a year, so that the 1st Mixed Division and the 1st Independent Artillery Brigade will have a brutal military performance!

"Artillery in place!

Seven hundred artillery pieces were fired several rounds again, but this time the Japanese troops at the upper pupil pass were prepared for this, and the lethality was much smaller, and the Japanese army was not stupid enough to fight against the Protector Army again.

As long as they can hold their positions, they are already victorious!

However, this time the artillery was not intended to kill and injure, but to cover the charge of the 1st Infantry Reinforced Brigade of the 1st Mixed Division!

Artillery mainly suppresses and strikes with firepower, making it difficult for the enemy's strategic depth to move, while the infantry quickly accomplishes its military objectives through the advantages established by artillery, which is the most obvious infantry and artillery coordination!

It sounds simple, but it's actually hard to work together!

There will even be accidents where artillery injures their own infantry by mistake!

However, it is naturally impossible for the Protector Army to make such a low-level tactical mistake, but it is perfect for the coordinated use of rifles!

"Baga! If this kind of fire continues, there will be no chance to probe at all! I am afraid that the artillery fire will not stop until the Protector Army's stormtroopers approach us for only 200 meters, and then the best opportunity to shoot the stormtroopers will be missed! Immediately distribute grenades to the teams at the passes, and confirm the opportunity to drop the grenades by cooperating from near and far! We must stop the stormtroopers from rushing to the pass!"

Takashi Sakai personally commanded at the front line!

He knew that if the upper pupil was lost, then there would be no need to fight the rest of the battle, so he personally held the town here.

His face was very solemn, from wanting to defeat the Protector Army, he had changed his goal to defending the Protector Army in his heart, and there was still a time limit!

There's no way, the firepower of the Protector Army is too fierce!

However, his method still achieved results, and all the two companies charged by the Protector Army were killed!

...

"Wu Shuai! It's not a matter to rely on the stormtroopers like this! It will only cause heavy losses to the 1st Mixed Division!".

He Ruibing is now the commander of the First Division, so he naturally doesn't want to see his subordinates go to death in batches.

"Then tell me, what are your good ideas, I will give you my full support!"

The same is true of Zhou Chaowu, the first division is the descendant of his lineage, if even the first division suffers heavy losses, the battle will only be more difficult!

"Marshal Wu, I would like to ask Division Commander Kong to borrow some tanks! Relying on the suppression of artillery fire, let these tanks drive to the front line about 200 meters away from the Japanese army and build a fortification! This can form a buffer for the stormtroopers of the First Division! As long as you rush to the pass in the last 200 meters, the difficulty will be greatly reduced! These are the tanks.... It may be scrapped!" He Ruibing looked at Zhou Chaowu's eyes tentatively, he was afraid that Zhou Chaowu would not agree.

Because in his eyes, the cost of a tank is far higher than the cost of an infantry unit!

"What a good idea! We can build a few more platoons, and with the firepower of the Japanese army, on the premise of not using the battle defense artillery, we can only destroy our tanks, but it is very difficult to blow them up! It is feasible to use it as a buffer front for the stormtroopers, you can go to Commander Kong to ask for tanks! But we must ensure the safety of tank troops! It is not easy to cultivate these talents!" Zhou Chaowu patted He Ruibing on the shoulder and immediately agreed!

This method didn't even come to him! It seems that He Ruibing has indeed been cultivated by himself to become more and more capable!

As for scrapping dozens of tanks, it's not a big deal! He really doesn't lack military spending now!

What's more, after the construction of Shandong, so many industrial production lines with Japanese cash are still afraid that they will not be able to make money

"Xie Wushuai!" After He Ruibing got a positive answer, he immediately left happily.

PS: Due to the shelf, today's follow-up chapters have to be sent together tomorrow, so understand more, no matter what the score of the book is, I will finish the story I think!