Liang Jian: Lao Li, I'm really not a military expert

Chapter 764: Stop the offensive and use siege tactics to trap Li Yunlong alive!

After suffering heavy losses, Yoshio Shinozuka did not continue to lead his men to retreat, but instead moved to the second line of defense.

In order to ensure that the second-line position would not be breached, he had already stockpiled a large amount of combat supplies in advance and had people dig a large number of trenches in advance. If there was not enough cement, he even planned to build a bunker defense line.

"Commander, the enemy's strength is far beyond our imagination. It will be difficult for our 12th Army to break through the enemy's defenses."

"I think we should ask for help from the 11th Army and have them work together with us to resolve our current predicament."

"The technical data we previously obtained, after being absorbed and digested by local military personnel, has enabled us to successfully produce a tank weighing 28 tons."

"What's really troubling us right now is resources. Fortunately, the technical information from the Zhaojiayu Arsenal is very easy to learn."

"Over a thousand technicians have been dispatched from mainland China and will travel to various locations to guide military production and help us establish military logistics supply lines in the shortest possible time."

"What's really troubling us right now is the food supply issue. With the increasing number of troops stationed there, and the Pacific battlefield also requiring a large amount of our supplies, we must now find a way to collect more food."

"Our efforts to replicate penicillin have already yielded initial success. We anticipate successful mass production within another six months, which will allow the empire's already crumbling finances to recover."

As someone who came from a large family, Ippei Mitsui knew very well that wars were fought for resources and money. As long as the price was high enough, those capitalists who were willing to sell the noose to hang themselves would definitely be willing to sell the oil refining equipment that the empire urgently needed.

"Mitsu-kun, since the empire opened up the Nanyang battlefield, it can be said that it has been making rapid progress and has not encountered many major setbacks."

"We won a great victory in the Battle of Midway, but the Allies are not pushovers either. They have already organized a second Battle of Midway."

"The two sides are currently engaged in a fierce battle in the waters off Midway Island. If our Imperial Navy were to suffer a defeat, the consequences would be disastrous."

"Since the start of the Sino-Chinese War, the Empire has occupied vast tracts of land. They have no shortage of support, but they lack the ability to integrate these resources."

"Those bastards in the military are still dreaming of forcing China to surrender. They have no idea that World War I was a war of annihilation."

"We are now completely held back by China, with over 200 million troops stationed on Chinese soil. This will have a huge impact on the Pacific battlefield."

"I don't agree with your proposal. Instead, I think we should find ways to strengthen the construction of fortifications, confine Li Yunlong and his men, and gradually restrict their development until they are trapped to death."

"The Empire's strength shouldn't remain here. Instead, it should be deployed more towards the Pacific battlefield. I have decided to propose to Admiral Tada that half of the naval aviation division that previously supported us be transferred to the Pacific battlefield."

"I can't let this idiot Li Yunlong affect the Empire's strategy. Pass on my order. From today on, cease the offensive against Niangzi Pass and build fortifications to defend it!"

"Hai!"