Major General Honda did not directly report this judgment to the commander, because he was afraid that he would make a mistake.

However, the brigade's strength is limited and its tentacles cannot reach its military headquarters. It is definitely impossible to find out whether the troops attacking Taiyuan City were really from the National Rescue Army.

He thought of the Chief of Staff, and at this moment he was still under tremendous pressure to investigate the culprit of the artillery attack on Taiyuan and attacking drug dealers.

Telling him your judgment will definitely solve his urgent needs, find some clues, and then help you investigate the matter.

Of course, Major General Honda has his own little thoughts on doing this.

The railway station was lost, and more than a thousand imperial troops were destroyed.

The reinforcements commanded by the Chief of Staff also lost more than 400 people, and a field artillery squadron and half a mountain artillery brigade were killed.

Adding up all these scattered losses is equivalent to the fact that Honda United directly lost two-thirds of its troops.

If there were no other foreign aid, and only by relying on the remaining troops in his hands, the military headquarters would not be able to destroy the national rescue army in another year.

If it can be proved that the culprit of the artillery attack on Taiyuan was the National Salvation Army, the commander who was disgraced from face would definitely be furious, and then draw more troops from other places to siege the National Salvation Army to help him completely solve this important problem.

The military headquarters is very capable. Once the Chief of Staff had doubts about the target, the intelligence personnel under the Special High School Class were like hungry wolves who smelled blood, staring at the National Salvation Army and began to investigate.

In less than two days, the information about a team of mules and horses returning from Taiyuan to the National Salvation Military Defense Zone was placed on the desk of the Japanese Chief of Staff.

As the investigation continued, the National Salvation Army suddenly obtained information about two large-caliber mortars and three anti-aircraft machine guns, which also appeared in the hands of the Chief of Staff.

Others don’t know the specific battle that Zhou Cheng attacked Taiyuan City that night, and the Chief of Staff was clear about it.

In addition to the two large-caliber mortars that made the military headquarters unclear the source, the three anti-aircraft machine guns that raided the drug dealers also made everyone confused and couldn't figure out where it came from.

Now all these two weapons are in the National Salvation Army. Some time ago, a team of mules and horses entered the National Salvation Army defense zone from Taiyuan. All signs are telling themselves that the culprit of the artillery attack on Taiyuan was the National Salvation Army.

The Chief of Staff was already 70% to 80% sure to make this judgment, but he did not report to the commander immediately.

He has to wait for more information to confirm his judgment and report to the commander after he is 100% sure.

"Sir, the Special High School sent two more information about the National Salvation Army!" A staff officer suddenly walked to the Chief of Staff to report.

"What's the specific content?" the Chief of Staff asked anxiously, looking forward to the news brought by his subordinates as he needed.

The subordinates quickly reported: "The Special High School said that the National Salvation Army has established a small arsenal in their defense zone, which can reload bullets and repair weapons on a small scale!"

"It is also said that the National Salvation Army has supported a large amount of medicines in the surrounding Eighth Route Army some time ago..."

The Chief of Staff was not too surprised when he heard the three words "arsams".

The Eighth Route Army, which was active in the Imperial Army-occupied area, has formed many arsenals.

Because there is no equipment, those arsenals can only repair weapons and make some local weapons that do not have much technical content, such as black gunpowder, grenades, mines, etc.

These weapons and equipment pose very little threat to the Imperial Army and cannot increase the strength of the Eighth Route Army. The military headquarters has long been used to it.

The National Salvation Army was active in the Imperial Army occupied area, far away from their rear. They wanted to survive and solve the ammunition supply of the troops. The development of the arsenal was their only way.

But when he heard the word "drug", the chief of staff suddenly became energetic, and his waist was straight at this moment. He stared at his subordinates and asked: "Tell me more detailed information about drugs? Why did the National Salvation Army support the Eighth Route Army's medicines? How many drugs did they support? The more detailed the better!"

"Hayi!" The subordinates quickly pulled out the second piece of information and reported it seriously.

"We lurked in these Eighth Route Army intelligence personnel reported that the Eighth Route Army lacked Western medicine to treat gunshot wounds, and could only use Chinese medicine with very slow efficacy. Many wounded people died because they did not have anti-inflammatory drugs."

"Four or five days ago, they suddenly got a lot of Western medicine and used special anti-inflammatory drugs to all critically injured people. Even ordinary injured people have Western medicines to use!"

"The investigation found that all these drugs came from the National Rescue Army, and each Eighth Route Army main group that was active around them received at least two hundred servings of life-saving medicine!"

The Chief of Staff laughed after hearing this.

The National Salvation Army is not a drug dealer. Where did they get so many Western medicines? They are also life-saving drugs for treating gunshot wounds.

The medicines sold by the drug dealer that night quickly emerged in his mind.

If the culprit of the gun attack on Taiyuan City and the drug dealer's raid is the National Salvation Army, it would be reasonable for them to support a large amount of medicines in the Eighth Route Army.

The medicines traded that night were worth 500,000 yuan, and could save at least 5,000 critically injured people. It would be no problem to send out 1,000 servings of medicines.

Thinking of this, the Chief of Staff was already 99% sure that the culprit the commander was looking for was to pacify the national rescue army.

After sorting out all the information about the National Salvation Army in his hand, the Chief of Staff went straight to the commander's office.

In less than half an hour, a series of cup smashing sounds sounded in the commander's office, and then the door of the commander's office was pushed open with a "bang..."

The commander rushed out in anger, and the chief of staff followed behind him, lowering his head, and did not dare to say a word.

When he walked to the sand table, he stared at the Pingding where the National Salvation Army was located and asked: "Is it true that they have now? How are the equipment?"

When the Chief of Staff heard the commander's tone, he knew that he was going to take revenge on the National Rescue Army. He was very anxious and wanted to act now. He quickly replied: "Information shows that the total strength of the National Rescue Army is more than 3,000 people and is well-equipped. In addition to the heavy weapons, there are some shortcomings compared to us. The same number of light infantry equipment is better than ours."

"The mixed brigade stationed in Yangquan has drawn heavy troops to encircle and suppress them many times, and they all returned in a defeat and suffered heavy losses."

"A few days ago, the National Salvation Army took the initiative to attack a railway station defended by the Imperial Army. Because they used a battalion of mountain cannons and mortars, the garrison at the railway station only lasted for four or five hours before the entire army was destroyed."

"If you want to destroy the national rescue army, you must draw heavy troops to attack them. If you want to fight, kill them at once, otherwise they will definitely be reborn again and develop into our confidant troubles."

Several staff members stood next to the sand table and looked puzzled.

I don’t understand what the commander and the chief of staff are saying, but why it suddenly got involved in the National Salvation Army.

Although it is very powerful to pacify the National Rescue Army, it is just an enemy of a regiment after all. As long as Yangquan Mixed Brigade is given enough time, they will definitely be able to clean up the National Rescue Army and it is not the military headquarters to deal with it.

The deputy chief of staff asked, "Sir, is there something wrong with the pacifying and rescuing the National Salvation Army?"

The Chief of Staff did not tell the real reason. The National Salvation Army's artillery attack on Taiyuan has always been regarded as a shame by the commander. If everyone knows that the commander is paying attention to a regiment-level unit as a commander in order to clear the shame, it will definitely be even more embarrassing for the commander.

However, it is not possible to decide in just a few words to draw heavy troops from other places in Shanxi to siege the national rescue army. It requires a very complete combat plan and military mobilization plan to implement it.

And these staff members in front of them are the ones who formulate combat plans and military dispatch plans. If they cannot give them a reasonable explanation and directly ask them to make plans in an orderly tone, they will definitely not achieve the expected results.

After hesitating for a few seconds, he came up with a reason that was reasonable: "The military headquarters just obtained the information that the National Salvation Army established an arsenal in their defense zone. This arsenal can not only repair weapons and reload bullets, but also produce bullets and firearms on a large scale in time, and even shells."

"Once all the arsenal is put into production, the weapons and ammunition produced will definitely pose a huge threat to us."

"The mixed brigade stationed in Yangquan called, hoping that the military headquarters could send heavy troops to support them in killing the national rescue army, destroying the arsenal, and eliminating the threat in the bud."

After saying that, the Chief of Staff turned his attention to the commander and waited for him to make up his mind to mobilize many troops to reinforce Major General Honda.

The commander was very angry, but he was not overwhelmed by the anger. He looked at the sand table and asked, "How many people are there in Honda's hands? How many troops can he draw to attack the National Salvation Army?"

A hint of embarrassment flashed across the Chief of Staff's face, and hesitated for a while before answering: "Can't pull out the troops anymore?"

"Nani?" After hearing this, the commander was shocked and puzzled. Yipeng had to keep a close eye on the Chief of Staff, as if he wanted to see through him. It took several seconds to ask.

"He not only has a mixed brigade force, but also a Honda United team. How could he not draw troops to attack the National Salvation Army? Chief of Staff, are you kidding me again?"

"Sir, please calm down!" The chief of staff was stared in a cold sweat by the commander and quickly explained.

"Since the Mixed Brigade stationed in Yangquan was defeated last time and Honda Jun took over as the brigade commander, the troops have not been fully equipped and remained at 4,000 people."

"The Honda United team is not fully organized. After supplementing, there were nearly 3,000 people. However, more than 1,000 people were lost in a battle at Chengjia Railway Station, and now there are only two infantry brigades left."

"In addition to being prepared for the national rescue army, they also need to be prepared for the Eighth Route Army that is operating in the occupied areas."

"If troops were drawn to attack the National Salvation Army, the Eighth Route Army, which was active behind them, would definitely take the opportunity to attack the Imperial Army occupied area, causing the Mixed Brigade to be attacked from both sides..."

The commander wanted to be angry, but he had only one idea now: kill the national rescue army as soon as possible, take revenge, and wash away the shame. As for holding Major General Honda accountable, he was left behind.

After continuing to turn his eyes to the sand table, he gritted his teeth and ordered: "Then we will draw troops from other places to attack the National Salvation Army. After this battle, the troops will return to their respective defense areas."

"Chief of Staff, what other troops can be transferred in Shanxi? Please introduce them to me!"

Seeing that the commander did not intend to hold Major General Honda accountable, the chief of staff breathed a sigh of relief and quickly introduced: "The troops confronting the Eighth Route Army must not be transferred. Bei Zhi thinks we should better mobilize troops from the front line and Taiyuan City!"

The commander made a decision after thinking about it: "The troops in Taiyuan City cannot be transferred, and all troops from the front line are transferred."

"At least four infantry brigades, one field artillery brigade, one mountain artillery brigade, and one chariot squadron to attack the National Salvation Army. Chief of Staff, you will make a combat plan. I will see it in three hours."
Chapter completed!