Chapter 277 Japanese Army’s 41-Year Operation Plan
At two o'clock in the afternoon on February 12, 1941, the Japanese North China Front Army Headquarters held a meeting attended by the chiefs of staff of all armies and divisions.
This meeting is for the North China Front Army to formulate a 41-year law and order operation plan.
Previously, Shun Tada and his three subordinate military commanders, and Kasahara Yukio also held general discussions in advance with his three subordinate military chiefs of staff.
Up to now, most areas in North China have been occupied by the Japanese army, and only a few areas are controlled by different troops.
However, in the areas occupied by the Little Devils, there is a great threat in Jin Province.
Here are not only the Eighth Route Army troops, but also the Shanxi-Sui Army troops, and even Wei Junru's First Theater Troops.
North China Front Commander Tada Shun and Chief of Staff Yukio Kasahara were both transferred from outside the border.
They tried to launch security operations outside the customs in North China to completely eliminate all resistance forces in the occupied areas.
To this end, they formulated a cage strategy and prepared to launch a full-scale attack on the Eighth Route Army to completely annihilate them.
A division directly under the front army was also deployed in the area north of the Yellow River in Henan Province to contain it.
"If we drive their troops away, it will be difficult for us to completely control this place with our current strength."
At the same time, in order to strengthen the combat strength of the North China Front, the dispatched army headquarters will coordinate the 11th Army and the 13th Army to dispatch troops to participate in the battle.
By that time, the North China Front may have suffered greater casualties.
The two sides continued to have conflicts with each other, and Yan Laoxi also flirted with the little devil because of this, and chose to preserve his strength.
The Section 2 Colonel believes that if the North China Front Army Headquarters attacks Wei Junru's 1st Theater Force with all its strength.
Their threat is huge, so gathering the main force of the North China Front to attack the Eighth Route Army is obviously the best choice.
At present, the 27th Division is deployed in too far away areas, mainly maintaining pressure on the Shanxi-Sui Army troops in southwestern Shanxi.
On the contrary, the Eighth Route Army developed on a large scale. They specialized in developing armed forces and base areas behind enemy lines in occupied areas.
"At that time, whether we want to deal with Chu Yunfei, a brigade commanded by Chen Ziyun, or the Eighth Route Army, it will be easy."
The little devil decided to knock on the mountain to frighten the tigers, attack the Eighth Route Army and the First Theater Army, to frighten the Shanxi-Sui Army, and thus draw Yan Laoxi to the Japanese camp.
This heavy artillery company is equipped with six Jin-made 16-type 105MM mountain guns!
Otherwise, if all these hundreds of thousands of troops are withdrawn to Henan Province, Lu Province, which is directly adjacent to Henan Province, will definitely be under pressure.
Yoshio Shinozuka must be prepared. After all, the number of troops entrusted to his command this time must be quite large.
"Ziyun, Monk Wei's reconnaissance platoon is very strong. They can compete with the little devil Yamamoto's special agent team."
The North China Front does not have many divisions in total.
At that time, the three divisions will start fighting, whether they are attacking Chu Yunfei's troops or the Eighth Route Army, it will naturally be easy.
"Our idea of gathering the main force for combat will be completely shattered, so I think we must first deal with the troops in the first theater of Zhongtiao Mountain."
"On the contrary, the Eighth Route Army may take the opportunity to station here to expand their strength."
For this reason, Tada Shun has already made a decision. He will assemble the absolute main force of the front army and fight in Shanxi Province with all his strength, thereby regaining the initiative.
"The 48th Independent Brigade also needs you to come and provide guidance in person. Ziyun, you can't favor one over the other."
Chen Ziyun specially transferred Wu Toad and Sun Fu to serve as the company commander and deputy company commander of the heavy artillery company.
At this time, the second section chief had a solemn expression on his face, and he directly expressed his different views.
So in the end, it was only Yan Lao's troops of the Western Jin Sui Army and the Eighth Route Army who benefited.
Commander Shun Tada stood in front of the map and meditated, remaining silent the entire time.
Until now, Wei Junru's troops in the first theater have been in constant conflict with Yan Lao's army in the Western Jin Dynasty and Sui Dynasty.
What's more, Yan Laoxi has two boats, so the Japanese army has a certain possibility of drawing him over.
"I will contact Deputy Commander Hao and explain the situation in detail."
After all, in order to deal with Chu Yunfei's troops, directly dispatching the main force of the North China Front Army was obviously making a fuss out of a molehill.
Although every time he commanded the troops to block in time, he avoided being hit.
The North China Front Army was actively making preparations. On the afternoon of the 16th, the chiefs of staff of each army and division began to return.
At the same time, Chief of Staff Hanatani Masaru of the First Army reported to Yoshio Shinozuka.
The combat meeting began at two o'clock in the afternoon, and Tada Shun personally presided over it.
Within the artillery regiment, Chen Ziyun's prestige completely surpassed that of Chu Yunfei.
"As long as they have enough strength, they will be a huge threat to us."
One advocated an all-out attack on the troops in the first theater of Zhongtiao Mountain, while the other was completely opposed to attacking the defenders of Zhongtiao Mountain.
The current options for the Japanese army are only the First Theater Unit in the Zhongtiao Mountain area and the Eighth Route Army that are active in various areas.
In the end, the Japanese army suffered a certain amount of losses.
Yoshio Shinozuka went to the front army headquarters to attend a meeting and mentioned the Yamamoto special agent team.
Kojima Shinko's special garrison, the 3rd Independent Mixed Brigade, the 1st Army Division of the Royal Association Army, and the 7th Mixed Brigade of the Royal Association Army.
With the appearance of Chen Ziyun, Chu Yunfei's troops were completely inspired, and with Chen Ziyun's assistance, they achieved amazing results several times.
However, the Eighth Route Army directly faced tit-for-tat and carried out large-scale raids, breaking the little Japanese's cage strategy.
"When necessary, I will definitely go to guide training to ensure that their combat effectiveness is improved."
The whole division is counting on him for training and guidance.
Then this will cause Yan Laoxi, who was originally wavering, to completely strengthen his belief in fighting the Japanese army.
Because there was a warrant from Yan Laoxi and Fang Ligong used money to open the way.
But Chu Yunfei knew that Yamamoto's special agent team came to his headquarters every time.
Many chiefs of staff discussed it one after another, and they continued to express their opinions.
The little devils are now gradually losing the initiative in Jin Province. They are very passive in battles and suffer more and more casualties.
The Eighth Route Army, the Shanxi-Sui Army Army, and the First Theater Army.
These two people were promoted by Chen Ziyun, and they are absolutely loyal to Chen Ziyun.
Chief of Staff Hua Guzheng of the First Army also immediately expressed his support. After all, the three divisions in southern Shanxi have been restrained for a long time and cannot be mobilized, which has a great impact on the First Army.
There are even more generals who have been dismissed from their posts due to failed battles.
In this battle, they want to gather all the troops that can participate in the battle and completely annihilate the two army groups.
Even here at the First Army Headquarters, Kojima Nobuki received almost more attention than Kazuki Yamamoto.
It is worth mentioning that Kojima Nobuki was credited with commanding the troops to attack Arashi City and Jingle City.
After the 27th Division ended the battles in Lancheng and Jingle City, they did not return to Hebei Province immediately, but stayed here in Jin Province.
At 7:30 in the evening, the meeting continued.
The North China Front Army Headquarters was very dissatisfied with the Yamamoto Special Forces. They believed that if they had not observed their battles, more than a hundred officers would not have been completely annihilated.
For Yoshio Hongo, Chief of Staff of the 12th Army, and Shigeru Kei, Chief of Staff of the Mongolian Army, the troops in the First Theater Zone of Nakatiao Mountain are completely unable to threaten them.
And he would not be so lucky every time, discovering the Yamamoto special team in time and quickly blocking their attack.
Front Army Chief of Staff Yukio Kasahara held discussions with the Chiefs of Staff of each army and the Chiefs of Staff of each division.
There are now four major generals who have been killed alone.
If they are mobilized to participate in the war, the first theater troops will most likely seize the opportunity decisively and launch a direct counterattack.
This means that four divisions are restrained by the defenders of Zhongtiao Mountain, and such a large number of troops are restrained.
Chu Yunfei looked at Chen Ziyun in front of him and said with a smile on his face.
Once the Zhongtiao Mountain operation is fully launched, the First Army Headquarters will definitely be responsible for commanding the operation.
"Ziyun, how is the training situation of the artillery regiment?"
Chen Ziyun calmly explained that as an infantry and artillery commander, he has no free time now.
The little devil also launched a series of measures to completely eliminate the defenders here.
He was heavily commended by the First Army, and for a time Kojima Nobuki was enjoying unlimited glory.
The group exchanged polite greetings for a while, and then Chu Yunfei, accompanied by Chen Ziyun, directly inspected the training situation of the artillery regiment.
Chu Yunfei came here with Chief of Staff Fang Ligong, and Chen Ziyun immediately brought his regimental attaché Liang Guoping over to salute.
Up to now, the First Army has a large number of subordinate units. The 27th Division, which was originally under the direct control of the North China Front Army, has also been temporarily seconded to the First Army for command.
Even for the 12th Army, it is obviously beneficial to them that the First Theater Troops stationed hundreds of thousands of troops in Zhongtiao Mountain in southern Shanxi.
In the afternoon of February 20th, Chen Ziyun was training with the artillery regiment.
Once the Jinsui Army fully joins forces with the First Theater and the Eighth Route Army, the little devils in Jin Province will be under tremendous pressure.
These Japanese and puppet troops were tasked with guarding the occupied areas in the Taiyuan North area.
At the same time, even if the Japanese army captured Zhongtiao Mountain, they would not have enough troops to station.
After receiving the message, the Japanese Army Dispatch Force General Headquarters expressed support for the North China Front's combat plan.
For the little devils, if they want to fight in Jin Province, they have three targets.
On February 14th and 15th, they continued to organize meetings and improve the battle plan.
However, after Hongo Yoshio and Takahashi Shigejukei put forward their suggestions, they were immediately opposed by the Chief of the First Section of the Front Army, Colonel.
"Your Excellency, Commander, if we attack the defenders of Zhongtiao Mountain at this time, it may not be beneficial to us."
The current Yamamoto Special Agent Team has obviously been left out in the cold.
So if the front army gathers its main force to fight the Eighth Route Army, these four divisions cannot be mobilized.
"Teacher, take a seat!"
He was discussing with Chief of Staff Yukio Kasahara, and they were going to finalize the attack target.
If they can be completely eliminated, the First Army can easily free up three divisions.
At eight o'clock, Commander Tada Shun of the North China Front made the final decision.
"However, the number of reconnaissance platoons is too small, and it is difficult for a team of dozens of people to exert its strong strength."
This meeting held by the North China Front Army was to focus on solving the difficulties faced by Shanxi Province.
As his words fell, they caused a great response and many people talked about it.
By 11 o'clock in the evening, the Japanese North China Front directly formulated the No. 1 combat plan of 41 years.
At present, almost all the officers and soldiers under the Artillery Regiment belong to Chen Ziyun.
Some towns even have three people in charge from different forces!
Appointed by Yan Laoxi, appointed by the little devil, appointed by Wei Junru.
Therefore, it is a very inappropriate choice to attack the Jinsui Army. If they do this, it will only be counterproductive.
It is worth mentioning that the west side of Pingyang City where the 41st Division is stationed is the Pucheng area where the Glory First Division is currently located.
If something goes wrong in such a battle, Chu Yunfei will definitely be directly hit.
The 12th Army was responsible for the defense of Shandong Province, so Yoshio Hongo felt that there was no need to attack the troops in the first theater of Zhongtiao Mountain.
Especially in the southeastern Shanxi region, many towns here are repeatedly contested by multiple parties.
These chiefs of staff also had different views, and they put forward suggestions one after another.
Under such circumstances, the Chief of Section 1, Major, believes that the greatest threat to the North China Front seems to be the Eighth Route Army.
Its main combat plan is to assemble the main forces of the front army and fully encircle and annihilate the Fifth, 14th Group Army and other units deployed in Zhongtiao Mountain.
Yan Laoxi will actively develop the Shanxi-Sui army. As long as the Shanxi-Sui army expands to a certain extent, Yan Laoxi will naturally not defect to the Japanese army without Wei Junru to check and balance it.
"The deputy division commander has applied several times, hoping that you, the infantry and artillery commander, can go to the 11th Reserve Brigade to guide training."
"Master, I am paying attention to the relevant training of the 48th Independent Brigade and the 11th Preparatory Brigade."
After repeated discussions, they directly kicked the Jinsui Army troops out of the selection.
By six o'clock in the afternoon, the little devil still had not made a decision.
The independent 9th and 16th Brigade are still deployed in remote areas and are responsible for the defense and garrison tasks of related occupied areas.
He directly determined the target of the attack, which was the garrison troops in Zhongtiao Mountain in the first theater.
If the defenders of Zhongtiao Mountain can really be eliminated, the First Army can easily mobilize the troops of these three divisions.
The second class is responsible for intelligence. They have a detailed understanding of intelligence.
Therefore, Yamamoto Kazuki's new tactics did not receive any attention at all.
As for Chu Yunfei's troops, they can be dealt with directly after the battle.
"If Yan Laoxi doesn't have Wei Junru as a check and balance, they may not necessarily turn to us. On the contrary, without Wei Junru as a check and balance, they will quickly expand their strength."
The First Army Headquarters began to focus on studying Zhongtiao Mountain. In fact, this has always been an area that the North China Front has paid special attention to.
The Eighth Route Army has a strong ability to develop armed forces behind enemy lines, and they will take the opportunity to station here and develop.
Therefore, they believe that if there is no Wei Junru First Theater Troop in Zhongtiao Mountain, then Yan Laoxi will lose checks and balances.
The commander of the first section of the Front Army Headquarters had a firm expression on his face and directly stated his combat suggestions.
"As long as we gather our troops and completely eliminate the Zhongtiao Mountain garrison, we will free up a lot of troops."
"There is a conflict between Wei Junru and Yan Baichuan. If their troops are stationed in Zhongtiao Mountain, a balance will be achieved."
This is Chen Ziyun's absolute trusted team, and they can completely obey Chen Ziyun's command.
But Shun Tada reprimanded him severely, which made Yoshio Shinozuka dare not mention it.
On February 16, Tada Shun started generating electricity and reported.
For this reason, the three security divisions under the First Army are all deployed in southern Shanxi and are specifically responsible for containing these troops.
Chu Yunfei was deeply impressed by this elite force of the Japanese army.
At this time, the Glory First Division troops in Pucheng have gradually returned to full strength after successive replenishments and rest.
Chen Ziyun's artillery regiment added an additional heavy artillery battery.
At half past six, Tada Shun arranged for everyone to have dinner together.
After they determine the combat target this time, they will definitely use various means.
The overall operation of Yamamoto's special agent team also played a great role this time, but the battlefield observation group was completely annihilated.
In their opinion, the only ones the Jinsui Army could fight were Chu Yunfei's troops, and the overall threat was not very great.
In several previous battles, Chu Yunfei was attacked by Yamamoto's special agent team.
The First Army here in southern Shanxi still has troops from the 36th Division, the 37th Division, and the 41st Division.
The first lesson and the second lesson of the North China Front Army Headquarters have different views.
Now the overall weapons configuration of the Glory First Division is powerful, and the entire division has a lot of artillery.
"So I plan to expand the reconnaissance platoon to enhance their strength. If there is a chance in the future, I can completely destroy the Yamamoto Special Agent Team."
The three divisions have quite a lot of troops, and they are fully capable of affecting the outcome of any large-scale battle.
The first theater currently has two group armies deployed in Zhongtiao Mountain, as well as troops directly under the theater. There are seven or eight military units with a total strength of more than 100,000.
"On the contrary, if we deal with the Eighth Route Army first, then it will be almost impossible to mobilize the troops that contain the Zhongtiao Mountain garrison."
Zhongtiao Mountain was attacked by the Japs several times, but each attack was repulsed.
There are also Chu Yunfei's troops, but in fact, the defenders of Zhongtiao Mountain are their biggest threat.
Previously, North China Front Commander Tada Shun and Chief of Staff Yukio Kasahara had discussed with the Army Commander and Army Chief of Staff.
After Chu Yunfei came to the regiment headquarters and took a seat, he did not continue to be polite and directly explained the purpose of his visit.
After finalizing the battle plan, these chiefs of staff began to go back to rest.
At five o'clock, Chu Yunfei took Fang Ligong to the regiment headquarters of the artillery regiment.
In the following time, they began to formulate relevant combat plans.
The first section of the Little Japanese Front is in charge of operations, so this senior section chief knows the situation of the North China Front very well.
If all the main forces of the North China Front attack the Shanxi-Sui Army and face life and death, the Shanxi-Sui Army will fight with all its strength.
Chu Yunfei looked at Chen Ziyun and said with a serious expression on his face.
Hearing Chu Yunfei's words, Chen Ziyun had to admire that Chu Yunfei still had vision.
Chen Ziyun also had such an idea, but he didn't have time to put it forward.
Wei Monk's reconnaissance platoon is indeed going to be expanded. After all, they will play a greater role in the upcoming battle at Zhongtiao Mountain.
(End of chapter)
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