novelden Chapter 751: The Arrogant Watanabe Huiyuan's Insurmountable Chasm
Chapter 751: The Arrogant Watanabe Huiyuan's Insurmountable Chasm
Su Zhengyang nodded slightly, turned his gaze to Air Force Commander Admiral Goering, and asked: "Admiral Goering, do you think our Air Force can use its advantages to disintegrate the enemy's defenses?"
Admiral Goering groaned for a moment and said slowly: "Commander-in-Chief Su, I fully understand your expectations. But in fact, the enemy's air defense system is indeed very powerful. It almost covers the sky above the entire strategic location, posing a great threat to our air force. In such an environment, our conventional air strikes may be difficult to achieve the desired results. However, I am not without ideas. If we can try to eliminate the enemy's air defense units, such as destroying their radar stations, anti-aircraft artillery positions and other key nodes through precision-guided weapons, then our air force may be able to regain air superiority and deal a greater blow to the enemy's defense line."
As soon as Admiral Goering finished speaking, the entire headquarters fell into deep thought. This proposal undoubtedly provided a new way to break the deadlock, but it was also full of unknowns and challenges. To eliminate the enemy's air defense units, not only accurate intelligence support is needed, but also powerful firepower and precise strike capabilities. All of this requires them to make careful plans and preparations in the coming time.
Deep in the northern defense line of Kumamoto, this line of defense, as the last barrier carefully built by the Fuso Empire on the island of Kyushu, is so large in scale and so ingenious in design that it is enough to daunt any enemy who tries to cross it.
The defense line stretches from Changle Town in the north of Kikuchi to the edge of Arao County, with a total length of more than 100 kilometers, like a giant dragon lying in the north of Kyushu Island, guarding the final peace of this land. Its defense area is so wide that it covers almost all strategic points in the northern region, forming an indestructible copper wall.
The construction of the Kumamoto Line of Defense fully demonstrates the outstanding achievements of the Fuso Empire in military engineering. First, a series of carefully designed fortifications formed the skeleton of the line of defense. Sand dunes were cleverly transformed into natural barriers, and dams, revetments and dikes were extended along rivers and coastlines, preventing enemy infiltration and ensuring the safety of the rear of the line of defense. These fortifications were not only strong and durable, but also perfectly integrated with the terrain, making it difficult for the enemy to detect their existence.
The arrangement of minefields is another powerful weapon of the defense line. Countless mines are carefully buried in key sections, intersections and possible attack routes, forming an impenetrable mine network. Once the enemy enters this minefield, they will fall into endless explosions and chaos, greatly weakening their combat effectiveness.
The construction of artillery positions further demonstrated the firepower advantage of the defense line. A large number of artillery pieces were deployed at commanding heights and strategic locations, forming a crossfire network. These artillery pieces not only had a long range and great power, but were also able to quickly adjust the firing angle and direction to carry out precise strikes on the enemy. Under the cover of artillery fire, the defenders on the defense line were able to respond to the enemy's attack more calmly.
In addition to artillery positions, the Kumamoto Line of Defense is also equipped with a large number of artillery units. These artillery units are not only well-equipped and well-trained, but also highly mobile and flexible. They can quickly adjust tactical layout and firepower configuration according to changes in the battlefield situation, providing strong support for the stability of the defense line.
In addition, ground defense forces are also an indispensable part of the defense line. A large number of infantry, tanks and armored vehicles are deployed at the front and deep areas of the defense line, forming a multi-level defense system. They cooperate with artillery units, minefields, etc. to fight together and resist the enemy's attack.
The experience of the Anti-Invasion Alliance in investing a lot of resources and equipping military facilities in the construction of the Marton Line undoubtedly provided a useful reference for the construction of the Kumamoto Line. However, while drawing on it, the Kumamoto Line also incorporated the military concepts and tactical ideas of the Fuso Empire itself.
This makes the Kumamoto Line not only have solid fortifications and powerful firepower advantages, but also have a high degree of flexibility and adaptability. It stands like an insurmountable fortress in the north of Kyushu Island, quietly waiting for any enemy who dares to challenge it.
In the deep and huge underground city of Kumamoto Fortress, the lights are dim and long, reflecting the intricate passages and solid concrete walls. This is the safe haven for Watanabe Huiyuan and a group of senior generals, and also the source of their confidence. In the underground city, the air is filled with the faint smell of wine and tobacco, which is incompatible with the tense atmosphere of the coming war.
At a huge round table, Huiyuan Watanabe, the commander of the Miyamoto Division and the commander-in-chief of the fortress garrison, sat upright, wearing a neat military uniform, with bright stars on his shoulder straps, and his eyes revealed an unquestionable majesty. The senior generals around him, sitting or standing, also had faces full of pride and trust in the Kumamoto Fortress.
On the table, the delicate porcelain cups gently clinked, making a clear and pleasant sound, as if they were toasting to the upcoming victory. The wine shone with an alluring luster under the light, as if foreshadowing the sweetness and glory of victory.
Watanabe Huiyuan picked up the wine glass, looked around, and said in a steady tone: "Everyone, this land under our feet carries the glory and hope of the Fuso Empire. Kumamoto Fortress, this solid defense line that we have spent countless efforts to build, is like a giant dragon that spans the entire southern entrance of Fukuoka, guarding our homeland from being invaded. No matter how powerful and fierce the Northwest Army of China is, they can't break through this line of defense, and can't shake our Fuso's will!"
Four equally prominent division commanders - Kato Ryuichi of the Saga Division, Fujiwara Jiro of the Ryukata Division, Takeda Nobuo of the Kitano Division, and Matsumoto Shunsuke of the Arao Division - all had relaxed expressions, their eyes flashing with absolute confidence in victory, and full of disdain for the expeditionary force they were about to face.
"Kato-kun, don't you agree?" Watanabe Huiyuan raised his glass to Kato Ryuichi, the commander of the Saga Division, and said with a smile, "How can our Kumamoto Fortress be shaken by the Northwest Army of China?"
Kato Ryuichi raised his head and drank the whole thing, the bottom of the cup facing down, making a crisp sound. "Of course, Watanabe-kun. Our defense is impregnable, they are just courting their own death." There was a hint of sarcasm in his words, as if he had foreseen the disastrous defeat of the expeditionary army.
Fujiwara Jiro, the commander of the Ryukata Division, gently shook the wine glass in his hand, and a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth. "No matter how advanced their weapons are, they are just fists hitting cotton. They pose no threat to us. The fortifications in the Arao area are enough to scare them away."
"Well said, Fujiwara-kun." Takeda Nobuo, the commander of the Kitano Division, echoed, "Our Kitano Division has been on guard for a long time, ready to fight those ignorant guys at any time. If they dare to attack, they will never return!"
Matsumoto Shunsuke, the commander of the Arao Division, was more direct and arrogant. "In my opinion, they can't even touch the shadow of our defense line, let alone break through the Kumamoto Fortress. This is just a battle without suspense, and we just need to wait for good news."
The four smiled at each other, raised their glasses again, and drank the wine in the glasses, as if they were celebrating the upcoming victory in advance. There was an indescribable arrogance in their words and deeds, as if they had foreseen the failure of the expeditionary force.