PNB Chapter 225 Group Battle 3
Chapter 225 Group Battle 3
In a dense forest northwest of the Yuci line, after reading the telegram in his hand, Chu Yunfei put it away.
"Order the first battalion to pack up their equipment immediately and head to Yuanwo Village."
"Commander, because of the location of Yuanwo Village, the Japanese have set up a stronghold there. There is a squadron of Japanese soldiers and 300 Imperial Army soldiers inside!"
The regiment chief of staff, Fang Ligong, hurriedly persuaded him.
"Li Yunlong dared to order the 358rd Battalion to attack the heavily defended Yuci Railway Station. Don't you think my th Regiment dared to attack a small stronghold?"
Chu Yunfei snorted coldly: "That's it, let Qian Bojun set off immediately to attack Yuanwo Village."
"Yes."
Seeing Chu Yunfei's insistence, Fang Ligong could only nod and agree.
However, when conveying the order, he still instructed Qian Bojun that when they arrived at Houyuanwo Village, he should first cut off the enemy's telephone lines, and then surround Yuanwo Village and wait for support from large forces.
At ten o'clock in the morning, when Chu Yunfei arrived with a large army, he looked at Qian Bojun who was still surrounding Yuanwo Village with an angry face.
"what happened?"
"Didn't I tell you to attack? Why haven't you attacked yet?"
"Report."
Qian Bojun saluted and defended himself, "The situation in Yuanwo Village is complicated and the enemy's situation is unclear. I only have one infantry battalion, so it would be unwise to attack hastily."
"So I thought about waiting for the artillery battalion to arrive before attacking."
"Ah."
Chu Yunfei nodded and said in a gentle tone: "Notify the artillery battalion to assist the first battalion in the attack."
"Yes."
Soon, twelve Jin-made 75mm mountain cannons were lined up in order and opened fire on Yuanwo Village in front.
After the bombardment, Qian Bojun began to command his troops to attack.
At the same time, in Taiyuan City, inside the Japanese First Army Headquarters.
Commander Shinozuka looked at the senior officers present and said in a deep voice, "According to the news from various places at six o'clock this morning."
"The Eighth Route Army is conducting sabotage operations against our transportation lines, strongholds, and artillery towers."
"The scale of this plan is unprecedented. They launched attacks on the entire Shota Line almost simultaneously."
"Preliminary estimates show that the Eighth Route Army mobilized a total of 200,000 troops."
"And their firepower is very strong. They have mortars, artillery, rocket launchers, and everything else. Our bunkers and strongholds have almost no ability to resist."
"Even the garrison troops from the nearby county town sent out support troops but never returned."
After saying this, Commander Shinozuka paused for a moment, stood up, and placed his hands on the table.
"Everyone, we are losing control of the small county town and the suburbs of Shanxi. Do you think we can just sit there and wait for death?"
"No."
Everyone roared in unison, and a hot-tempered Japanese officer stood up: "Commander, give the order! Let's go and kill those lowly Chinese."
"Ah."
Commander Shinozuka nodded, and immediately felt that the military's morale was strong.
"I order the 36th Independent Mixed Brigade, th Division."
"Start from Pingding, Heshun, Liaoxian, and Yushe, and attack the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army with Songta, Anfeng, and Mafang as the center."
"The Mongolian Army, the 26nd Independent Mixed Brigade and the th Division attacked the Eighth Route Army in Jinchayi, forcing their troops to return to support them."
"The 9st Division and the 386th Independent Mixed Brigade will attack Qinyuan and the Guodao Town area to the north and destroy the th Brigade of the Eighth Route Army there."
"The 15th Independent Mixed Brigade, on ..."
"Finally, we sent a telegram to the North China Command, requesting full support from the Air Force, and told Commander Tada that this war was a battle of life and death for the Shanxi First Army. If we win, Shanxi will be safe, but if we lose, we will be safe."
Speaking of defeat, Commander Shinozuka was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "If we lose... Shanxi... will change hands."
Hideyoshi Kusuyama, who was standing by, recorded Commander Shinozuka's order, saluted, turned around and sent a telegram to the North China Command.
"Okay, let's all go down and get ready!"
Commander Shinozuka waved his hand and warned: "Remember, be careful, the Eighth Route Army is different now than before."
"If any of you repeats the mistakes of the 20th Division, he will be on the pillar of shame in history!"
Upon hearing this, the division commanders present were shocked and saluted solemnly: "Please rest assured, Commander."
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Changzhi, Eighth Route Army Headquarters.
"According to reports from various military regions, after a day of continuous attacks, the results are gratifying."
"The northern section of the Tongpu Railway, the Jinpu Railway, the Pinghan Railway, the Baijin Railway, and the Yuci Railway were all damaged to varying degrees."
The chief of staff held a telegram and read it excitedly to everyone present.
"very good."
The commander-in-chief nodded happily and said, "Order the troops to expand the victory, extend to both ends of the railway, and destroy the occupied areas of the devils."
"At the same time, blow up the Japs' mines, bridges, and bunkers leading into the guerrilla zone."
"Also, we can launch attacks on some counties and towns with weak defenses to reduce the influence of the devils."
After the commander-in-chief finished speaking, the deputy chief of staff added.
"Yes, I agree."
The commander-in-chief nodded in agreement.
Soon, a telegram was sent out to expand the results of the battle.
"Report, we just received news that the Japanese divisions, brigades, and troops stationed in Mongolia have begun large-scale mobilization."
At this time, a communications soldier came in and said.
"Haha, it seems like the little devils have finally reacted."
The Chief of Staff said with a smile.
"So what if I reacted?"
The deputy chief of staff smiled nonchalantly: "It will take two or three days for them to prepare the main force."
"At this point, our goal has long been accomplished, and we can have a good fight with them."
"Have the fighters and bombers arrived?"
At this time, the commander-in-chief looked at the map and asked the chief of staff.
"not yet."
The chief of staff shook his head: "But judging from the telegram from the central government, it will be almost there in three days."
"Ah."
The commander-in-chief nodded.
"Send a telegram to each military region and ask them to send out guerrillas to find a way to destroy the airport built by the Japanese."
“This might be a little difficult!”
The chief of staff said in embarrassment: "Since we attacked the Baotou airport, the Japanese have increased their protection of the airport a lot."
"Some airports are built directly in the city, so it is difficult for our people to succeed."
"It's difficult, but we have to give it a try."
The commander-in-chief said firmly: "Although our fighter planes are better than the Japanese ones in terms of performance."
"But in terms of numbers and range, we are far inferior to the Japanese army, so if we can reduce their airfields, we will have more hope of victory."
"Okay, I'll send a message right away and ask the various military regions to think of a solution."
The Chief of Staff nodded and agreed.