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

Chapter 928: Unprecedented Air Raid

Osaka, a prosperous city located in the western part of Honshu Island, Fuso, on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea, has been the economic, cultural and transportation hub of Fuso since ancient times. Its importance is self-evident.

It is not only the second largest city in Fuso, but also the "Gateway to the West" of Fuso, connecting the Kansai region with the economic artery of all parts of the country. Its port is an important hub for international trade. Countless merchant ships dock here, and the exchange of goods and culture converges here.

Osaka's commercial prosperity, especially its world-renowned "Osaka merchant" spirit, has become a powerful engine for Fuso's economic development.

However, when the shadow of war loomed over this land, Osaka suffered an unprecedented air raid. This disaster not only caused great damage to itself, but also had a profound negative impact on the overall situation in Fuso.

Osaka's industrial facilities, commercial districts, warehouses and markets were severely damaged in the air raids, countless factories were reduced to ruins, production lines were stagnant, and commercial activities were almost paralyzed. This not only directly led to a sharp decline in production capacity, but also made the shortage of materials that originally relied on Osaka's supply even worse, prices soared, and people's lives fell into difficulties.

The Osaka air raid caused widespread psychological panic and anxiety. After witnessing the tragic scenes of their homes being destroyed and their loved ones being killed or injured, the people generally fell into deep fear and despair. The people's confidence in national security was severely hit, social cohesion declined, and the will to resist the war began to waver.

From a strategic perspective, the fall of Osaka meant a major gap in Fuso's western defense line, which further consolidated the offensive momentum of the Chinese army and facilitated subsequent military operations.

This not only intensified the tension of the war in Fuso, but also put the country in a more passive position strategically.

The front-line base camp of the Central Plains Army was brightly lit. In the conference room at night, four generals sat around a huge battle map.

Liu Chengxu, the commander-in-chief of the Central Plains Corps, was dressed in a neat military uniform; Chief of Staff Chen Tong, thin and calm, held a detailed combat report in his hand; the commander of the 3rd Air Division, Lin Fei, and the commander of the 4th Air Division, Qi Yun, stood on both sides of Liu Chengxu respectively.

"Everyone, we are gathering today to celebrate a historic victory." Liu Chengxu slowly stood up and glanced at everyone present. "Last night, our aviation division carried out a precise and powerful air strike on Osaka under the cover of night. According to the preliminary battle report, we have achieved remarkable results."

Chief of Staff Chen Tong took over the conversation, and the report in his hand trembled slightly, as if carrying countless lives and glory: Our pilots, with extremely high professionalism, accurately hit multiple military and industrial targets in Osaka, including several key military factories, port facilities and communication centers. It is estimated that the enemy suffered heavy losses, not only the production capacity was severely hit, but more importantly, their people's hearts and morale also suffered an unprecedented impact. "

Lin Fei, commander of the 3rd Air Division, also showed a rare smile on his face at this moment: "The success of this operation is inseparable from the bravery and sacrifice of every pilot. They overcame the adverse weather conditions and completed the mission with extraordinary courage and skills. I am proud to fight alongside them."

Qi Yun, commander of the 4th Air Division, focused more on tactical analysis: "More importantly, our air raid is not only a direct attack on Osaka, but also a psychological deterrent to the entire Fuso military. They probably never thought that our air force could find and destroy their strategic targets so quickly and accurately. This will greatly affect their war decisions and create favorable conditions for our subsequent military operations."

Liu Chengxu nodded in agreement. His eyes fell on the battle map again, with a deep light flashing in his eyes: "This airstrike is only part of our strategic plan. Next, we have to use this victory to further compress the enemy's strategic space, while strengthening our defense line to ensure the safety of Waka City, the front-line base."

Liu Chengxu turned to Chen Tong and said, "Chief of Staff, you need to continue to pay close attention to the enemy's dynamics, adjust our tactical deployment, and ensure that we are ahead of the enemy every step of the way."

Then he looked at Lin Fei and Qi Yun: "And you, you must prepare for the next battle. Our goal is not only to win every battle, but also to win the final victory of this war."

Osaka Castle, this once prosperous and vibrant city, became devastated and dead silent after experiencing an unprecedented large-scale air raid, as if it had been ruthlessly stripped of its former glory by time.

The first ray of sunlight in the early morning penetrated the mist, but it could not dispel the haze that shrouded the ancient city.

Walking into a certain area of ​​Osaka Castle, it feels like stepping into a forgotten world. This was once a commercial area with tall buildings and numerous shops, but now only broken walls and ruins remain. The traces of buildings devoured by the raging fire can be seen everywhere. The charred walls and twisted metal frames are like silent cries, telling the tragic story of the disaster. Some buildings that have not yet completely collapsed are shaky and seem to collapse at any time, weighing down the surrounding air.

The streets were covered with thick ashes, and occasionally some broken furniture and burnt items could be seen, lying there quietly, telling the story of the past prosperity and present desolation. The streets that were once bustling with traffic were now deserted, with only the occasional wind blowing, rolling up the dust on the ground and making a rustling sound, as if the city was lamenting.

In this ruin, you can occasionally see some rescuers trying to find survivors. They wear heavy protective clothing and gas masks, shuttle between the ruins, and use professional equipment to search for signs of life. But in most cases, their efforts seem to be in vain, because on this scorched earth, the breath of life has become extremely weak.

The air is filled with a pungent burnt smell, which is the trace left after the fire. It is mixed with dust and smoke, making people want to escape. However, for those who cannot escape, this smell has become the background sound of their lives and a memory that they cannot erase.

In this ruin, there are still some small animals struggling to survive. They either escaped from the destroyed buildings or found new habitats in this desolate land.

A dirty puppy was wandering aimlessly in the ruins, occasionally stopping to sniff the air with its nose, as if looking for something.

A surviving bird landed on a relatively intact wall and sang the last vitality of the city with its clear voice.

However, even among these signs of life, it is difficult to conceal the devastating blow suffered by Osaka Castle. Those once prosperous streets, bustling shops, and warm homes have now disappeared. The city seems to have been forgotten in a corner by time and has become a ruin destroyed by war.