Warlords: Rising from the Northwest Border and Sweeping Across the Powers

Chapter 913: Four Armies Advance Together

Su Zhengyang turned around and his eyes fell on Liu Kangding standing beside him.

"Old Liu, regarding Zheng Zeyu's troops, how is their progress?"

Liu Gangding quickly flipped open the folder in his hand, his eyes swept through the densely packed reports, then raised his head and answered in an affirmative tone: "According to the latest news from Zheng Zeyu's army, their fleet has successfully arrived in the waters of Izumo Port and completed preliminary reconnaissance and deployment. At present, the morale of the entire army is high, and it is expected that in the next two days, they will officially launch a landing operation in the Shimane area. Their goal is to quickly control the eastern part of the Shimane area, especially major cities such as Songjiang, Shimane, Kazuki, and Dunyuan, to lay a solid foundation for the subsequent strategic deployment."

After hearing this, Su Zhengyang's brows relaxed slightly and a hint of approval flashed in his eyes.

He pondered for a moment, as if he was quickly deducing the next changes in the battle situation in his mind. Then, he decisively issued a new order: "Tell Zheng Zeyu that after landing in Shimane, he must take the above-mentioned cities as quickly as possible, but remember not to be greedy for the results of the battle and stay too long. Their mission is not only to occupy, but also to create continuous pressure on the enemy and create favorable conditions for the advancement of subsequent troops. After taking these cities, immediately advance to the Okayama area and completely destroy the enemy's defense line."

Liu Gangding nodded and quickly wrote down Su Zhengyang's order in a notebook. Such an order not only tested the combat effectiveness and mobility of Zheng Zeyu's troops, but also reflected Su Zhengyang's precise control and far-reaching layout of the entire battle situation.

After finishing the recording, Su Zhengyang asked again: "So, what is the situation of Liu Chengxu and Chen Tong's third army?"

Liu Gangding quickly adjusted his thoughts and replied, "General Liu Chengxu and General Chen Tong's troops are making good progress. They have almost completely controlled the entire Waka region. Currently, the two troops are clearing and consolidating the remaining enemies in the Waka region, and are also actively preparing for the next stage of the offensive. They have set their sights on Kobe and Osaka, two important cities in Fuso, and plan to launch a powerful attack on these two cities in the coming days to completely cut off the enemy's logistical supply lines and further expand our victory."

Su Zhengyang stood in front of the window, gazing into the distance, his heart like a surging wave as he secretly calculated. The three armies were like three arrows shot at the same time, heading straight for the heart of Fuso Honshu Island with unstoppable momentum, and every step was stepping on the enemy's lifeline.

In less than a month, this land will be completely conquered under his command. By then, he can finally put down the burden on his shoulders, return to his long-lost home, and spend a peaceful and harmonious New Year with his family.

Thinking of this, Su Zhengyang couldn't help but smile.

He recalled the curiosity and uneasiness he felt when he first came into this world. When he wrote the poem "Wait until September 8th next year, I will ride a horse to Kyoto to admire the cherry blossoms", that ambition seemed to still echo in his heart.

Now, the vision in this poem is about to become a reality, how can he not feel proud and excited?

Just as Su Zhengyang was immersed in his own thoughts, Gudean's voice broke the silence in the room.

"President, there is something I must remind you of." Gudean stepped forward and said solemnly, "Although we are making rapid progress, Fuso still has an isolated island overseas - Hokkaido Island. This island is remote, but it is of great strategic significance. If we ignore it, it is likely to leave hidden dangers for the future situation."

Gudean slowly unfolded the map, and his fingers gently slid across the distant sea, finally stopping at an isolated island - Hokkaido Island. His voice was steady and clear, and he began to give Su Zhengyang a detailed introduction to the island.

"Hokkaido Island, as the northernmost island of Fuso, is so large that it occupies almost one-fifth of the entire territory of Fuso. The environment here is complex and changeable. The northern region is mountainous, with long and cold winters and deep snow, while the southern region is relatively warm, with plains and mountains interlaced and rivers crisscrossed. Such a natural environment has endowed Hokkaido with rich natural resources, but also added some difficulty to its military defense."

At this point, Gudean paused and scanned the map, as if looking for the most appropriate words to describe what was going to happen next. "As for population, although Hokkaido Island is vast and sparsely populated, it is still one of Fuso's important agricultural and industrial bases, so the population distribution is relatively concentrated. Most residents live in coastal cities or inland plains, and make a living from fishing, agriculture, and light industry."

Then, Gudean turned the topic to the military. "As for military deployment, Fuso obviously also realized the importance of Hokkaido, so it deployed four divisions of troops here. These troops are well-equipped, well-trained, and familiar with the local environment. They are opponents that we cannot underestimate when attacking Hokkaido. They are stationed at four strategic points in the east, west, south, and north of the island, echoing each other, forming a relatively strict defense system."

"However," Gudean changed the subject, "despite this, we have the confidence and ability to break through their defenses. Through accurate intelligence gathering, careful combat plans, and close coordination between various forces, it is entirely possible for us to disintegrate their defense system in a short period of time and then occupy the entire Hokkaido Island."

Su Zhengyang couldn't help but smile when he heard that.

"Gudean, you are right. The supply problem on Hokkaido Island is indeed a challenge, but it is also a test of our logistical capabilities." Su Zhengyang's voice revealed unquestionable determination. "However, I just summoned the German 3rd Armored Division and the 7th Armored Division a few days ago. These two units, whether in combat capability or equipment level, are enough to crush any garrison troops on Hokkaido Island. Now, they finally have a place to use their skills."

When Gu De'an heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

The combat effectiveness of the German armored divisions is second to none in the world, and the 3rd and 7th armored divisions are the best among them. The addition of these two units will undoubtedly greatly enhance their combat strength in Hokkaido.

"Mr. President, your decisions are always so wise and decisive." Gudean praised sincerely, "In this case, I will immediately arrange for the North Sea Fleet to ensure that they can send these two elite division-level combat units to Hokkaido Island as quickly as possible. At the same time, I will also start to solve the supply problem to ensure the continuous combat capability of the troops on the island."

"In addition, the Mountain Eagle Division can also head to Hokkaido after completing the mission at hand." Su Zhengyang continued, "Their mobility and combat effectiveness should not be underestimated. With their joining, we will be able to complete the complete control of the entire Hokkaido Island more quickly."