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

Chapter 938 Target Hokkaido Island

On the bridge of the Blue Whale, the flagship of the North Sea First Fleet, the night was as dark as ink, the sea breeze blew with a salty and humid breath, and the waves gently hit the side of the ship, making bursts of low sounds.

At the front of the bridge, Feng Anmin, commander of the 3rd Armored Division, and Zheng Huan, supreme commander of the First Fleet, stood side by side. Their eyes pierced through the vast night, as if they had already seen the battlefield they were about to arrive at - Aomori Prefecture on Hokkaido Island.

"Commander Zheng, based on our current speed, how long will it take to reach Hokkaido Island?" Feng Anmin spoke to break the silence. His voice was steady and powerful, revealing a temperament that was intimidating without even being angry.

Zheng Huan smiled slightly, his eyes still fixed on the front, as if he had taken all the information in. "According to our sailing plan and nautical chart, we are expected to enter the waters of Hokkaido Island in another twelve hours. By then, we can adjust the course according to the actual situation and approach Aomori Prefecture directly."

Feng Anmin nodded, frowning slightly, obviously thinking about something. "Aomori Prefecture is an important military base on Hokkaido Island. How well do we know about the situation of the Fuso garrison?"

Zheng Huan turned around and looked at Feng Anmin, with a hint of seriousness in his eyes. "According to our intelligence, there is a reorganized division of the Fuso Army stationed in Aomori Prefecture, with a strength of about 20,000. Although their equipment is not as advanced as ours, their fighting spirit is quite tenacious, especially their commander, who is said to be an experienced veteran."

Feng Anmin sneered when he heard this. "No matter how strong your fighting spirit is, it will be futile in the face of absolute strength. Our armored division and fleet are enough to let them see what a real modern war is."

Zheng Huan nodded, but his eyes remained alert. "That being said, we can't let our guard down. The Fuso army is fighting on its home turf, which gives them a natural geographical advantage. We must be fully prepared."

The two fell into a brief silence, both silently thinking about the next battle plan in their hearts. After a while, Feng Anmin spoke again: "Commander Zheng, what tactics do you think we should adopt to attack Aomori County?"

Zheng Huan pondered for a moment, then slowly said: "I think we should adopt a tactic of joint sea and land operations. The fleet is responsible for blocking the coastline of Aomori Prefecture to prevent the Fuso army from evacuating or reinforcing from the sea. The armored division is responsible for attacking from land, using our firepower advantage and mobility to quickly break through the enemy's defense line."

Feng Anmin's eyes flashed with appreciation when he heard this. "This plan is good. It not only fully utilizes the advantages of our navy and army, but also can effectively attack the enemy's weaknesses."

The two looked at each other and smiled, as if they had seen the dawn of victory.

In the command room of Xiongshan, the second flagship of the North Sea First Fleet, the air was filled with a tense and serious atmosphere.

The commander of the 7th Armored Division, Saild, and the commander of the Mountain Eagle Division, Bach, were standing in front of a huge battle map, their eyes moving across the map, as if they wanted to memorize every inch of land. Their goal was to land at Komaki Port in Hokkaido and go straight to Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido.

"Captain Saild, you see, the terrain of Komaki Port is very suitable for our armored forces' landing operations." Bach pointed to Komaki Port on the map, his voice firm and powerful, "The coastline here is flat and the sea is not deep. Our armored vehicles and tanks can land easily. Moreover, once we occupy this place, we can go straight to Sapporo along this road."

Sayid nodded, his eyes moving on the map, as if looking for possible loopholes. "Indeed, Komaki Port is an ideal landing point. However, we cannot ignore the deployment of the Fuso army. According to our intelligence, they have deployed a marine division near Komaki Port, and Sapporo may also send reinforcements at any time."

Bach frowned. He knew the tenacity and cunningness of the Fuso army. "So, how should we deal with their defense? A head-on confrontation?"

Sayed shook his head, a thoughtful smile appeared on his face. "No, we don't need to fight head-on. We can use our firepower advantage and mobility to adopt flexible tactics. For example, we can send a small force to make a feint attack to attract the enemy's attention, and then the main force will take the opportunity to land on the shore."

Bach's eyes lit up when he heard this. "Good idea! This will not only disrupt the enemy's defense, but also buy us valuable time. Once we land, we can quickly launch an offensive and take Sapporo directly."

The two smiled at each other, as if they had reached some kind of tacit understanding. They began to formulate a detailed battle plan, and every detail was repeatedly scrutinized and discussed.

"Captain Bach, you will lead the Mountain Eagle Division to launch a feint attack to attract the enemy's attention." Said gave the order, "And I will lead the main force of the 7th Armored Division to land and go straight to Sapporo. Remember, you must stay flexible and maneuverable, and don't let the enemy figure out our details."

Bach nodded, a resolute look on his face. "Don't worry, Commander Saild. I will definitely complete the mission and open the road to Sapporo for the 7th Armored Division."

The two confirmed the battle plan again, then returned to their respective posts and began to prepare for the upcoming battle.

The 3rd Armored Division, the 7th Armored Division, and the Yamadeka Division have clear goals, heading directly for Hokkaido Island. If Hokkaido Island falls to the expeditionary force again, then there will be no peaceful land in the entire Fuso except for the Kanto region.

In the middle of the night in Kyoto, the moonlight was like water, and there was a bit of coolness in the quiet. In the Prime Minister's Office, Tojo Takehiko had just closed his tired eyes and fell asleep, trying to find a moment of peace in the busy government affairs. However, this tranquility did not last long, and was suddenly broken by a rapid and harsh knock on the door.

Tojo Yuei suddenly opened his eyes, which were bloodshot from days of hard work. His brows were tightly knitted, and his voice was slightly hoarse but revealed unquestionable majesty: "What's the matter? It's the middle of the night, don't you know I need to rest?"

Outside the door, his trusted aide, a haggard middle-aged man, spoke with an undisguised tremor in his voice: "Prime Minister, it's bad! Urgent news just came from Osaka. The city of Osaka has been attacked by enemy forces. The situation is extremely serious. The entire city has almost become a ruin. The casualties and property losses are extremely heavy."

"What?!" Upon hearing this, Tojo Takeei's sleepiness was instantly replaced by fear and anger. He sat up abruptly, his eyes were as sharp as torches, as if they could burn the night.

He had no time to tidy up his messy pajamas or put on his shoes. He walked barefoot on the cold floor and strode towards the door with an extremely heavy heart. Every step seemed to tell of his inner struggle and anxiety.