"Hayi!"

Anan Weiji and other Japanese officers bowed their heads heavily and lowered their heads with shame.

"Before this, I would like to let you listen to our battle loss statistics so that everyone can deepen their impression."

At this time, Hata Shunruo opened a list of battle damage on the table and started to read it line by line

"The total number of deaths in this battle of the Imperial Army was more than 85,200, and there were 1,126 combat aircraft of various types, 310 heavy artillery pieces of various types, 4,908 anti-aircraft guns of various types, field guns, mountain guns, mortars and grenade launchers of various types, more than 80,000 guns of various types, 501 trucks, 753 armored vehicles and chariots, more than 6,100 horses, more than 3,000 carriages were damaged, and there is no statistics on the consumption and losses of other military supplies."

“…”

Hearing this long list of gorgeous data, Anan Weiji and others had the heart to die. The conference room became surprisingly solemn and quiet. Even if a needle fell off at this moment, it could make a crisp and pleasant sound.

After a long time, Hata Shunruo stopped his eyes on Anan Weiji, looked at him with a complicated look, and raised his voice and said:

"I think the reason is very obvious. Commander Anan was so angry that he misjudged the enemy situation and looked down on the strength of the Chinese army too much, and then made a temporary change in combat deployment, which led to combat failure."

"Hayi!"

Named by the commander-in-chief, Anan Weiji immediately stood up and lowered his head to listen to the training.

I have to say that he can only take the blame, and only he, the close minister of the emperor, can take it.

Since the Commander-in-Chief has set a tone and pointed out that the root cause of this failure in the combat is the command error of the commander of the army, this matter is easy to deal with.

Several division commanders naturally followed suit and pointed out Anan's rash and inappropriate command.

In addition, they also blamed the problem of lack of ammunition and food in the army and turned it over to the poor work of the logistics department.

A review and summary is of course very important, but someone will eventually take the blame. Since there is already a scapegoat, you have to clean yourself up before talking about it.

At the meeting, Anan himself made a sincere review, and Kinoshita Akisaburo also reviewed the combat command and logistics supply respectively, and asked the commander-in-chief to give punishment.

The Japanese army has always focused on military achievements, and such failures usually ruin the future of the combat commander.

However, Anan Weiji had a palace background, but did not end up miserably. After that, he still had a prosperous official career and was appointed as the commander of the Second Front Army in Qiqihar a few months later.

Of course this is a later story, so it’s better not to mention it for now.

Shinji Hata will report the summary situation to the base camp. The base camp uses this summary report as the basis:

The following words were left in the war: This battle was carried out to annihilate the living forces in the Ninth War Zone.

However, when our army advanced to the Mishui line, neither the intelligence nor the military station was fully prepared. As the Chongqing army retreated step by step, our army completely jumped into the trap set in advance.

The battle is always extremely difficult...

The biggest reason for this result is to misjudgment my combat power.

I don’t know if it was a coincidence or intentional one, but on the same day when the Japanese army held a memorial service and summarized and reviewed the meeting, the Chongqing Military Commission News Office held a press conference for Chinese and foreign countries.

At about 8 pm on February 18, the chairman appeared in front of the reporter in a refreshing manner.

Crack! Crack!

The reporters from the Chinese and foreign newspapers present began to press the shutter crazily, and the spotlights flashed constantly in the venue.

The chairman nodded and smiled at everyone with a smile on his face, and sat on the rostrum gracefully.

As soon as he sat down, a Chinese reporter couldn't wait to ask:

"The Changsha Battle has won. Can the Chairman talk about his mood at this moment?"

"Yes, yes."

The chairman nodded slightly and cleared his throat and said, "This battle is another great victory in fighting against the Axis powers after the establishment of the World Anti-Fascist Alliance.

I am also deeply happy with the military and civilians across the country. The Japanese pirates launched a Pacific War that dominated the world when they were deeply trapped in the huge quagmire of China, which was tantamount to quench their thirst. The Chinese government and I are full of confidence in the future of the war of resistance and the restoration of peace in the world."

Then an American reporter asked: "It is reported that this military operation is under the direct command of the supreme military authorities from beginning to end. As the supreme commander, what do you think of the military guidance of this battle?"

The chairman smiled and said in a rare brisk tone: "The military authorities have made this battle the third battle in Changsha.

From beginning to end of the battle, Chongqing has direct reports and specific guidance. In terms of strategy, this time, the tactic of luring the enemy into the depths and gathering to annihilate them.

It is particularly important to point out that the commanders of the war zone and generals of various departments in Hunan are well-instructed, and they rely on the loyal and brave command of the officers and soldiers, and the local people strongly support the war.

Our army annihilated the enemy and made great contributions, and greatly defeated the arrogance of the Japanese pirates. Therefore, I think this battle is the most successful work of the military corps since the 'July 7'."

Finally, the chairman said in a low tone: "Actually, I have always thought that Changsha's victory is the victory of the laity soldiers.

Lao Tzu said: Those who resist the army will be as sad as possible.

Not only because the Nine War Zone was defeated a few months ago, the army across the country was full of mourning soldiers. How many defeats have we fought, how many mountains and rivers have we lost, and how many soldiers have sacrificed?

We have always carried out this battle under extremely difficult circumstances, but our Chinese military and civilians are not afraid at all. They fight to the end with the determination to die and win. It is precisely because the military and civilians share the same hatred of the enemy that we can win this battle!"

Papa, after the Chairman finished speaking, sincere and warm applause rang out in the venue, and they cheered for the Chairman.

After the applause stopped, another reporter asked: "Please talk about the impact of this great victory on the wars of the Allies?"

The Chairman was about to take the opportunity to play the world significance of the Chinese War of Resistance Against Japan, and this question was right under his utmost concern, and immediately nodded happily:

"It is indeed a dream for Germany, Italy and Japan to plan to dominate the world, but it does not mean that the Axis powers rely on advanced weapons and rely on military power and military force will not bring disasters to countries around the world.

The Chinese people have experienced four and a half years of arduous wars, which is also a huge contribution to world peace.

When the alliance countries failed in the early stages of the war, the military authorities won such an unprecedented victory in Changsha, which not only comforted the people of the whole country, but also demonstrated the determination and strength of the Chinese anti-fascist war to the world."

Next, as the Chairman foresaw and expected, domestic and foreign public opinion responded enthusiastically to victory.

Even the red regime, Xinhua Daily, published an editorial, giving high praise and enthusiastic praise to the victory of the third Changsha Battle:

"My Sanxiang athletes and my condor team, in this battle of defense of Changsha, vowed to defend their hometown to the death and effectively repel the enemy. This shows that on the eastern battlefield of the anti-fascist war, there is a great anti-Japanese force of the Chinese nation, determined and powerful,..."

On that night, the commander-in-chief of the Ninth War Zone received a call from the Chongqing attendant room: the chairman and his 15-member team will go to Nanyue to participate in the theater celebration and combat summary activities.

The notice specifically mentioned that the rooms of Mrs. Jiang and Ms. Kong Er were prepared.

After receiving this notice, Xue Yue held a joint meeting of the theater and the provincial government overnight to deploy related matters.
Chapter completed!